ClearSounds CSIR2012 User Manual

Wireless infrared home audio headset system

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CSIR2012 Wireless Infrared
Home Audio Headset System
User's Guide

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Summary of Contents for ClearSounds CSIR2012

  • Page 1 CSIR2012 Wireless Infrared Home Audio Headset System User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Digital to Analog Converter (referred to as D to A Converter). The D to A Converter allows the ClearSounds IR System to be installed on any television, including flat screen & plasma TV’s. This also allows you to plug external speakers into the transmitter which delivers brilliant sound from your TV through your speakers.
  • Page 4: How It Works

    Welcome review the installation choices that appear in this manual and determine what features your television has before setting up your ClearSounds® CSIR2012. How It Works The transmitter sits on your audio source (TV/VCR, cable box, stereo, etc.) and transmits an audio signal via infrared light.
  • Page 5 Contacts Please contact us with any questions that you might have. We are happy to assist you! ClearSounds Communications, Inc. 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 155 Naperville, IL 60540 USA 800-965-9043 (toll-free) www.clearsounds.com Carefully read and observe the warnings and cautions...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack ..............5 Connecting to Your TV ..........7 Using the RCA Cables (Analog Input) ....8 Using the Coaxial Cable (Digital Input 1) ... 9 Using the Optical Cable (Digital Input 2) ..10 Connecting to External Speakers ....11 Transmitter Placement ........
  • Page 7: Unpack

    Unpack Ensure that all of these parts are included in your packing box. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor or ClearSounds. Headset Audio transmitter AC power adapter (AC/ DC transformer) 3.5 mm cable Analog (RCA) cable...
  • Page 8 Unpack Digital (Coaxial) cable Optical cable...
  • Page 9: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting to Your TV First, for all installations, insert the plug of the AC/ DC Transformer into the DC 12V input connection on the back of the Infrared Transmitter and then plug the transformer into your electrical outlet. There are three options to install your IR System depending on the type of TV you have.
  • Page 10: Using The Rca Cables (Analog Input)

    Connecting to your TV Using the RCA Cables (Analog Input) If your television (or primary device) has right/left (red/white) AUDIO OUTPUTS, you will use the RCA cables: To install, plug the red plug into the red jack and white plug into the white jack on the back of your TV. Please be sure the jacks are labeled “audio out”...
  • Page 11: Using The Coaxial Cable (Digital Input 1)

    Using the Coaxial Cable (Digital Input 1) If your television (or primary device) has a coaxial audio output jack, you will use the coaxial cables: To install, plug the coaxial cable into the coaxial output jack on the back of your television and the coaxial input jack on the transmitter:...
  • Page 12: Using The Optical Cable (Digital Input 2)

    Connecting to Your TV Using the Optical Cable (Digital Input 2) If your television (or primary device) has an optical audio input jack, you will use the Optical cables: NOTE: If your TV has both a coaxial output and an optical output, you can only use one of these options.
  • Page 13: Connecting To External Speakers

    Connecting to External Speakers The CSIR2012 transmitter can act as a stand-alone Digital to Analog Converter. This would be used if you have a digital TV and want to plug in analog external speakers to enjoy a full room surround sound experience without using the headphones.
  • Page 14 Digital Input Connection Options described earlier. Then, using the RCA cable, plug the 3.5mm plug into the 3.5mm Audio Out jack on the CSIR2012 transmitter and the red & white RCA plugs into the back of your speaker:...
  • Page 15: Transmitter Placement

    Transmitter Placement For best results, place your Transmitter above your television or any other audio source. The Transmitter will work best if it is within 33 feet (approximately 10 meters) from the headphone receiver. There should not be anything obstructing the trans¬mission of the infrared light rays to the receiver.
  • Page 16: Turning On The Headphones

    Connecting to Your TV Turning on the Headphones Place two AAA batteries into the battery compartment in the left earpiece of the headphone matching positive to positive and negative to negative. Turn on the headphones making sure there is an unobstructed line of sight between the headphones and the Transmitter.
  • Page 17: Connecting To Phone Or Mp3

    To install, use the 3.5 mm cable: Plug one side of the 3.5mm cable into the headset (output) jack on your cell phone or MP3 player and the other side into the 3.5mm jack on the CSIR2012 headset:...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause • Power AC Adaptor is not plugged in light is not on • AC plug is not plugged into the transmitter • The audio cord is not plugged into the audio source • There is no audio output from the audio source No sound from •...
  • Page 19 Problem Possible Cause Sound too low • Headphone volume control is too low • Batteries are weak and need to be replaced • There is an excessive amount of sunlight in the room weakening the infrared signal • Poor sound Infrared sensor on headphone is not in line with the transmitter •...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Specification Item carrier Minimum: 2.28 MHz frequency Typical: 2.3 MHz Maximum: 2.32 MHz Item carrier Minimum: 2.78 MHz frequency Typical: 2.8 MHz Maximum: 2.82 MHz Item 3 frequency Minimum: +/- 40 KHz modulation Typical: +/- 50 KHz Maximum: +/- 60 KHz Item 4 audio input Typical: 2500 mVµ-p level...
  • Page 21 60 Hz; 0.3 A Output: 12 V dc; 0.5 A H e a d s e t b a t t e r i e s 2 AAA, 700 mA Additional headsets sold separately: www.clearsounds.com or 1-800-965-9043...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    Within a period of one year from purchase date, ClearSounds Communications™ will repair or replace (our discretion) your CSIR2012 if a defect in materials or workmanship is found. If we elect to replace your phone, we may replace it with a new or reconditioned product of the same or similar design.
  • Page 23: Warranty Repair Procedure

    ClearSounds Communications™ shall responsible for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of your CSIR2012, property damage by the CSIR2012 or any consequential damages. Warranty Repair Procedure In the event service is required due to a defect or malfunction during the warranty period, ClearSounds®...
  • Page 24 Warranty item and are not covered by the Limited Warranty. Enclose proof of purchase and check or money order for the sum of $7.00 payable to ClearSounds®. Mail the package postage prepaid to the following address: ClearSounds® Service Center 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 155...
  • Page 26 © 2012 ClearSounds CS-IR2012UG Ver 1...

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