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RS 195 Digital wireless TV listening system Model: RS 195, TR 195, HDR 195 Instruction manual...
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Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Headphones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally even good at low and medium volume levels. ▷...
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Important safety instructions ▷ Always ensure that the power supply unit is – in a safe operating condition and easily accessible, – properly plugged into the wall socket, – only operated within the permissible temperature range, – not exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent heat accumulation.
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Important safety instructions Do not mutilate or When not using the product dismantle. for extended periods of time, remove the rechargeable batteries. Observe correct Only use rechargeable polarity. batteries and chargers recommended by Sonova Consumer Hearing. Pack/store charged Do not continue using rechargeable defective rechargeable batteries so that the...
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The conve- nient controls make it easy to take advantage of the host of features, and the ergonomic design provides a comfortable fit, even after hours of listening. The Sennheiser RS 195: Personal and adaptable to your listening needs! Features •...
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Package contents Package contents Headphones Model: HDR 195 Transmitter E/LE Model: TR 195 Power supply unit with country adapters (EU, UK, US, AU) Model: NT9-3AW Low self-discharge NiMH rechargeable batteries, AAA size Optical digital cable, 1.5 m Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 2 m...
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Product overview Product overview Headphones Model: HDR 195 Headband MODE button Personal Hearing (activa- Charging contacts tes/deactivates a hearing Ear pads profile and activates the sound optimization options) Ear cups/Battery compart- ments HDR status LED Volume button Power HDR button Volume –...
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Product overview Transmitter Model: TR 195 / L E TR status LED Charging contacts rotary switch for adjus- Digital optical audio input ting the balance DIGITAL OPTICAL IN rotary switch Audio input switch for selecting the hearing pro- AUDIO INPUT SELECTION...
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Product overview Overview of the displays The LEDs on the headphones and on the transmitter indicate the cur- rent operating state. If you are not using the headphones, the LEDs automatically dim after approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you. Overview of the LED on the headphones HDR status LED Meaning...
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Product overview Charge status LED Meaning The transmitter is not charging. The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The rechargeable batteries are fully char- ged. A charging error/battery error has been detected. When you remove the headphones from the transmitter’s headphone holder, the Charge status LED on the transmitter indicates the approximate operating time of the headphones: Charge status LED...
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Product overview Personal Hearing LEDs Meaning If all three LEDs flash rapidly 3x, a second pair of headphones is connec- ted to the transmitter. Switch off the second pair of headphones to be able to activate Personal Hearing Meaning TR status LED The transmitter is connected to the power supply system.
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SELECTION switch (see page 20). You can also refer to the video guides on how to con- nect your digital wireless headphone system to a TV: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/how-to-videos. ▷ Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. ▷ Check the connection possibilities of your audio source (audio output, usually marked “OUT”).
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Putting the RS 195 into operation Connection possibilities of the audio source Connection cable Page Optical (digital) Optical digital cable Stereo audio cable; in case of a 6.3 mm/¼" jack 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm/ socket: ¼" jack socket with adapter 3.5 mm jack (analog) socket to 6.3 mm/¼"...
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Putting the RS 195 into operation Digital T I C Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm/¼" jack socket (analog) ▷ If necessary, plug the adapter 6.3 mm/¼" jack plug onto the ste- reo audio cable. ▷ Connect the stereo audio cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter and to the headphone socket of your audio source.
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Putting the RS 195 into operation Check the menu of your TV for information on how to deactivate the muting function or adjust the volume. Alternatively, connect the TV and the transmitter using a different connection possibility (A or C). Connection possibility C: RCA sockets (analog) ▷...
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Putting the RS 195 into operation STANDBY Inserting or replacing the rechargeable batteries Turn the two ear pads counterclockwise until you overcome a slight resistance. Lift the ear pads off the ear cups to reveal the battery compart- ments. Insert the rechargeable batteries into the compartments. To replace the batteries, pull the batteries out of the compartments and insert the new ones.
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Putting the RS 195 into operation Charging the rechargeable batteries in the headphones CAUTION Danger of damage to the headphones! If you insert non-rechargeable batteries into the battery compartments, the batteries may leak during charging and can damage your headphones. ▷...
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Putting the RS 195 into operation Adjusting the headband For good sound quality and best possible wearing comfort, the head- band has to be adjusted to properly fit your head. The headphones feature an adjustable headband with a snap-in locking mechanism. ▷...
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Using the RS 195 Using the RS 195 Switching the wireless headphone system on WARNING Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes! Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent hearing defects. ▷ Before putting the headphones on and before toggling between your audio inputs, adjust the volume on the headphones to a low level.
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Using the RS 195 Selecting an audio input If both the analog and the digital audio input are connected to an audio source, you can toggle between the two audio inputs. ▷ Slide the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch up to select the digital (optical) audio input (see page 13).
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Using the RS 195 Adjusting the balance The balance (BAL rotary switch) allows for left/right volume adjust- ment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. ▷ Turn the rotary switch on the transmitter to the right or to the left to increase or reduce the volume for your right or left ear.
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Using the RS 195 Personal Hearing To activate and deactivate ▷ Press the MODE/LEVEL button on the transmitter or the MODE button on the headphones for 2 seconds. Personal Hearing Display Explanation L E V D E / activated A general hearing profile for hearing enhancement is selected (see next chapter).
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Using the RS 195 Use the rotary switch to select a hea- ring profile and test which of the hearing profiles gives you the best sound quality and helps you to hear best. If the maximum possible volume is not sufficient, press the MODE/ LEVEL button on the transmitter for...
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You can simultaneously connect up to 2 paired headphones to your TR 195 transmitter. However, if a second pair of HDR 195 headpho- nes is connected to the transmitter, you cannot make use of the hea- ring profiles in order to improve the listening situation.
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Using the RS 195 LE V D E/ Switching the wireless headphone system off There are two ways to switch your wireless headphone system off: ▷ Press the Power HDR button on the headphones for approx. 2 seconds. The headphones switch off. If no other pair of headphones is con- nected to the transmitter, the transmitter switches to standby mode.
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Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace your ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads are available on the RS 195 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com. Turn the two ear pads counterclockwise until you overcome a slight resistance.
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If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Sound problems Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page Headphones are switched off. Switch the headphones on. Check the connections of the power No power connection. supply unit. Headphones are muted. Deactivate the muting function.
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If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the pro- blem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, visit the RS 195 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com. There you will find a current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).
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If a problem occurs ... You can also contact your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner for assistance. You can find your local Sonova Consumer Hearing part- ner at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support. Leaving the range of the transmitter The range of the transmitter largely depends on environmental con- ditions such as wall thickness, wall composition etc.
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2.7 mT Weight (incl. batteries) approx. 340 g Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 17 cm x 20 cm x 9.5 cm Transmitter – model: TR 195 digital input: optical Connections analog input: 3.5 mm jack socket Power supply , 300 mA operation: typ.
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Specifications Power supply unit – model: NT9-3AW Nominal input voltage/ 100–240 V~/100 mA input current Power frequency 50–60 Hz Nominal output voltage Nominal output current 300 mA Temperature range operation: 0 °C to +40 °C storage: -40 °C to +85 °C Relative humidity operation: 0 to 90 %, non condensing storage: 0 to 90 %...
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Additional technical information Additional technical information Hearing profiles A-G Lows Midrange Highs Technical parameters of the hearing profiles A-G Max. SPL Dynamic Noise Additional sound Standard/High Display Compression optimization suppression range volume setting as audio – – – 110 dB source strongly redu- –...
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Additional technical information Dynamic range Dynamic range is the ratio between the loudest and the quietest parts of an audio signal. These two values limit the complete dyna- mic range. If the dynamic range is reduced, the sound pressure levels of the lou- dest and the quietest sounds are close to one another.
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RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) Hereby,Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH declares that the radio equipment type RS 195 (TR 195, HDR 195) is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available in English language at the following Internet address: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download...
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Manufacturer declarations geable batteries with special care, as they pose particular risks, such as the risk of fire and/or the risk of ingestion in the case of coin bat- teries. Reduce the generation of battery waste as much as possible by using longer-life batteries or rechargeable batteries.
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when i place my headphones on the charger tower, the red light at the top flashes and is not steady. what is wrong?