Sennheiser RS195 Instruction Manual

Sennheiser RS195 Instruction Manual

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RS 195
Digital Wireless Headphone System
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 RS 195 Digital Wireless Headphone System Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Important safety information ..............2 The RS 195 digital wireless headphone system ........4 Package includes .................... 5 Product overview ................... 6 Overview of the HDR 195 headphones ............. 6 Overview of the TR 195 transmitter ............7 Overview of LED indicators ................
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    It is considered improper use when this product is used for any application not named in this instruction manual and the associated product guides. Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or mis- use of this product and its attachments/accessories.
  • Page 5 Observe correct polarity. Use only rechargeable batteries and chargers recommended by Sennheiser. Pack/store standard/ Do not continue using defective charged rechargeable standard/rechargeable batteries so that the batteries and dispose of them...
  • Page 6: The Rs 195 Digital Wireless Headphone System

    Sennheiser’s RS 195: Personal and adaptable to your listening needs! Features • Closed, circumaural headphones with excellent digital wireless audio transmission •...
  • Page 7: Package Includes

    Package includes Package includes HDR 195 headphones TR 195 transmitter Power supply unit with multi-country adapters (EU, UK, US, AU) 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 Quick Quick guide in 15 languages Guide...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview Overview of the HDR 195 headphones Headband Volume – button Charging contacts MODE button for personal hearing Ear pads HDR status LED Ear cups/Battery compartments HDR power button Volume button RS 195...
  • Page 9: Overview Of The Tr 195 Transmitter

    Product overview Overview of the TR 195 transmitter TR status LED Charging contacts control DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Digital for adjusting the balance optical audio input rotary switch AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch, for selecting the hearing profile for digital or analog audio input selection LEDs for personal hearing, indicating the selected sound...
  • Page 10: Overview Of Led Indicators

    Product overview Overview of LED indicators The LED indicators on the headphones and on the transmitter indicate the current operating state. If you are not using the headphones, the LED indi- cators automatically dim after approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you. LED indicators on the headphones HDR status LED Meaning...
  • Page 11 Product overview LED indicators on the transmitter Charge status LED Meaning The transmitter is not charging. The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The rechargeable batteries are fully charged. A charging/battery fault has been detected. After taking the headphones from the holder of the transmitter, the charge status LED indicates the approximate operating time of the headphones: Charge status LED Operating time...
  • Page 12 Product overview Personal hearing LED Meaning Personal hearing is switched off and the selected hearing profile is deactivated; the sound from the audio source is reproduced unchanged (normal hearing). If all three LEDs flash three times, more than one pair of headphones is connected to the transmitter.
  • Page 13: Putting The Rs 195 Into Operation

    Putting the RS 195 into operation Putting the RS 195 into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your audio source. Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room by at least 50 cm/20” to avoid interference. Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To An Audio Source

    6.3 mm/ ¼“ jack plug (to be ordered separately) Stereo audio cable with adapter RCA (analog) 3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA plugs (to be ordered separately) You can purchase accessories and adapters from your local Sennheiser partner. 12 | RS 195...
  • Page 15: Connection Option: Optical (Digital)

    Putting the RS 195 into operation Connection option A: Optical (digital) To achieve the best possible listening experience, we recommend that you connect your RS 195 headphone system to your home cinema or hi-fi sys- tem using the supplied optical digital cable. Your wireless headphone system allows digital audio streaming using only PCM audio output from devices connected through the optical digital input DIGITAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 16 Putting the RS 195 into operation Connection option B: 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm/¼“ jack socket (analog) Some TV models mute the loudspeakers when you connect the transmitter to the headphone socket. Check in the menu of your TV to see if the muting function can be deactivated.
  • Page 17 Putting the RS 195 into operation Connection option C: RCA (analog) Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. Plug the RCA adapter onto the stereo audio cable. Connect the stereo audio cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Transmitter To An Ac Wall Outlet

    Putting the RS 195 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an AC wall outlet Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power supply unit until it locks firmly in place. Connect the power supply unit connector to the power input socket of the transmitter.
  • Page 19: Inserting Or Replacing The Rechargeable Batteries

    Putting the RS 195 into operation Inserting or replacing the rechargeable batteries Lightly twist the ear pads counterclockwise until you overcome a slight resistance. Lift the ear pads off the ear cups to reveal the battery compartments. Insert the rechargeable batteries into the compartments. To replace the batteries, pull the batteries out of the compartments and insert the new ones.
  • Page 20: Charging The Rechargeable Batteries

    Putting the RS 195 into operation Charging the rechargeable batteries 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. Do not place the headphones on the headphones holder if you are using non-rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Headband

    Putting the RS 195 into operation Adjusting the headband For good sound quality and best possible wearing comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head. The headphones feature an adjustable headband with a snap-in locking mechanism for easy adjust- ment.
  • Page 22: Using Your Rs 195 Headphone System

    Using your RS 195 headphone system Using your RS 195 headphone system Switching your wireless headphone system on WARNING Danger due to high volume levels! 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.
  • Page 23: Selecting An Audio Input

    Using your RS 195 headphone system Selecting an audio input If both analog and digital audio inputs are connected to different audio sources, the headphone system enables you to toggle between the two inputs. Push the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch up to listen to an audio source connected to the digital optical input (see page 13).
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Balance

    Using your RS 195 headphone system Adjusting the balance The balance control (BAL) allows for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. Turn the control on the transmitter to the right (R) or to the left (L) to increase or reduce the volume for your right or left ear.
  • Page 25: Activating/Deactivating "Personal Hearing

    Using your RS 195 headphone system Activating/deactivating “personal hearing” You can use your RS 195 in two different ways: • as a hearing-enhancing headphone system (“personal hearing”) • as a conventional headphone system (“normal hearing”) With “personal hearing” activated, you can use the headphone system to enhance your hearing.
  • Page 26: Personal Hearing" - Selecting A Hearing Profile For Hearing Enhancement

    Using your RS 195 headphone system “Personal hearing” – Selecting a hearing profile for hearing enhancement To select the personal hearing profile that best suits you, proceed as follows: Switch on your audio source and select a program where speech is foregrounded. This will facilitate the accurate adjust- ment of the hearing profile.
  • Page 27: Personal Hearing" - Selecting Additional Sound Optimization Options For Speech Or Music Listening

    Using your RS 195 headphone system “Personal hearing” – Selecting additional sound optimization options for speech or music listening Besides the hearing profiles A-G, you can select additional sound optimiza- tion options for speech or music listening. Press the MODE button on the transmitter or on the headphones repeatedly until the additional sound optimization option is activated.
  • Page 28: Pairing Headphones To The Transmitter

    Using your RS 195 headphone system Pairing headphones to the transmitter The headphones and the transmitter enclosed in this package have been paired from the factory. The following procedure is only necessary if you have cleared all pair settings from your wireless headphone system and you want to revive the lost pairing, or if you want to pair another set of headphones to the transmitter.
  • Page 29: Switching Your Wireless Headphones Off

    Using your RS 195 headphone system Switching your wireless headphones off There are two ways to switch your wireless headphones off: Press and hold the HDR power button for approx. 2 seconds. The headphones switch off. If no other pair of active wireless head- phones is connected to the transmitter, the transmitter switches to standby mode.
  • Page 30: Cleaning And Maintaining The Rs 195

    Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads are available at your local Sennheiser partner. Lightly twist the ear pads counterclockwise until you overcome a slight resistance.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound problems Problem Possible cause Possible solutions Page Headphones are switched off. Switch the headphones on. Check the connection of the power supply No power connection. unit. Headphones are muted. Deactivate the muting function. Audio plug is not properly Check the audio plug connection.
  • Page 32: Other Problems

    If you encounter a problem that is not listed in the table, or if the solutions provided do not work, please visit the RS 195 product page at www.sennheiser.com for the most up-to-date list of frequently asked questions. You may also contact your local Sennheiser service partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser service partner in your country, visit www.sennheiser.com.
  • Page 33: Leaving The Range Of The Transmitter

    Troubleshooting Leaving the range of the transmitter The range of the transmitter largely depends on environmental conditions such as wall thickness, wall composition etc. If the headphones leave the range of the transmitter, the audio first cuts out occasionally until it finally cuts out completely.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Standby mode: ≤ 0.3 W (without charging) Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 12.7 cm x 23.4 cm x 10.9 cm Sennheiser NT 9-3AW power supply unit Rated input 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz, 80 mA Rated output 9 V , 300 mA Operation: 0°C to +40°C/32°F to 104°F...
  • Page 35: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer declarations Manufacturer declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 36 Section 2.1093 of the FCC rules. Trademarks Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Other product and company names mentioned in this instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 38 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 01/15, A01...

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