Other Problems - Sennheiser RS185 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Other problems

Problem Possible cause
Transmitter
does not turn No power connection.
on
The rechargeable batteries are almost
empty.
No batteries inside the battery
Headphones
compartments.
do not turn on
The rechargeable batteries are inserted
the wrong way round.
Operating time The rechargeable batteries are
decreases exhausted.
You hear
The rechargeable batteries are almost
beeps in the
empty.
headphones
Distance to the transmitter is too large.
Headphones are not paired to the
transmitter.
Headphones
cannot be
Another set of headphones is being
connected
charged so I can't pair my second
to the
headphones.
transmitter
Headphones are not compatible.
MLC LED
Input signal is excessively high.
flashes red
The ALC and
You pressed the LEVEL button and the
MLC LEDs flash
digital audio input is selected.
green thrice
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Possible solutions
Check the connection of the power supply
unit.
Recharge the rechargeable batteries.
Insert the rechargeable batteries.
Remove the rechargeable batteries from
the headphones and reinsert them again.
Observe correct polarity.
Replace the rechargeable batteries with
new ones.
Recharge the rechargeable batteries.
Reduce the distance to the transmitter.
Pair the headphones to the transmitter.
Perform a proximity pairing:
1. Place the headphones as close as
possible to the transmitter.
2. Switch the headphones on.
3. Press the Volume +/- buttons
simultaneously for about 7 seconds.
Use Sennheiser HDR 165, 175, 185, or
195 wireless headphones only.
Press the LEVEL button to activate the
automatic level control.
Adjust the input signal by using the
rotary switch.
ALC or MLC is only necessary when using
the analog audio input.
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