RS 220 Digital wireless system Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety information ........................................................................... 2 The RS 220 digital RF headphone system ...................................................... 4 Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5 Product overview ................................................................................................. Overview of the headphones .............................
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Important safety information Intended use Intended use of the product includes • having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety information”, • using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
The RS 220 digital RF headphone system The RS 220 digital RF headphone system Experience audiophile sound quality with the RS 220 digital wireless headphone system. Consisting of a transmitter and open, circum-aural headphones, the system offers uncompressed music enjoyment – just like wired high-end headphones. The rechargeable batteries can conveniently be recharged while in the headphones. Enjoy total freedom of sound, stylish design and maximum comfort.
Delivery includes Delivery includes HDR 220 headphones TR 220 transmitter Power supply unit with country adapters Stereo audio cable with dual RCA plugs on each end Coaxial cable with a single RCA plug on each end – for digital connections Audio adapter (2 RCA sockets to 3.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the headphones 1 2 2 3 4 3 0 5 9 6 8 7 1 Headband 2 Charging contacts 3 Battery compartments 4 Ear pads 5 Volume +/L button 6 Balance button for changing between Volume/Balance 7 Volume –/R button 8 On/Off button 9 Power LED 0 Input button for selecting the audio source 6 | RS 220
Product overview Overview of the transmitter A I COAXIAL N Pairing OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL -LEVEL H B G C F J D E A Charging contacts for charging F the headphones G B ANALOG LED H C COAXIAL LED I D OPTICAL LED J E Touch key for selecting the audio source Power touch key ON LED Battery LED Pairing button LEVEL control dial Overview of the transmitter’s connections 쐇 쐋 쐄 쐂 쐃 IN 9V/1A OUT R COAXIAL IN OUT L DC IN Pairing OPTICAL ANALOG DIGITAL 쐏 -LEVEL 쐆 쐃 DC IN socket for power su
Product overview Overview of the indicators Indicators on the headphones Indicator Status Meaning Power LED 9 lights up blue The headphones have found a suitable transmitter. flashes blue The headphones haven’t found a suitable transmitter. flashes alternately blue and red The headphones are in pairing mode. flashes red The rechargeable batteries are almost flat. off The headphones are switched off.
Putting the RS 220 into operation Putting the RS 220 into operation Setting up the transmitter 왘 Choose a suitable place near your audio source (e.g. TV, stereo or home cinema system). Avoid placing the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the transmitter’s range. It is not necessary that the transmitter and headphones are in the same room, so you can move around freely in the home or outside in the garden.
Putting the RS 220 into operation Connecting the transmitter to audio sources You can connect up to 3 audio sources (e.g. CD player, DVD player and TV) to the transmitter. The transmitter is fitted with 2 digital and 1 analog inputs and outputs. If you connect several audio sources, you can conveniently toggle between these audio sources with a key press (see page 21). 왘 Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. 왘 Check the available connection possibilities of your audio source.
Putting the RS 220 into operation B Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket 쐇 IN 9V/1A OUT R R COAXIAL IN L L DC IN Pairing OUT OPTICAL ANALOG -LEVEL DIGITAL K 왘 Connect the RCA plugs of the stereo audio cable K to the corresponding RCA sockets of the SCART adapter. 왘 Connect the SCART adapter to the SCART socket of your audio source. 왘 Connect the RCA plugs of the stereo audio cable K to the left (“L”) and right (“R”) ANALOG IN input 쐇.
Putting the RS 220 into operation D Connecting the transmitter to a coaxial digital output 쐋 IN OUT R 9V/1A R COAXIAL L DC IN Pairing OUT IN OPTICAL ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL M 왘 Connect the RCA plug of the coaxial cable M to the RCA socket (digital output) of your audio source. 왘 Connect the RCA plug of the coaxial cable M to the COAXIAL IN input 쐋.
Putting the RS 220 into operation Integrating the transmitter into an existing connection between devices You can integrate the transmitter into an existing connection between your audio source and an additional device. By way of example of an amplifier as an additional device, this chapter describes how to integrate the transmitter into an existing connection. 왘 Pull out the plug of the audio cable from the desired input (“IN”) on the amplifier.
Putting the RS 220 into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains UK AU/CN P EU O US 쐃 IN 9V/1A OUT R COAXIAL IN OUT L DC IN Pairing P OPTICAL ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL 왘 Select a suitable country adapter O for your wall socket. 왘 Slide the country adapter O onto the power supply unit P until it locks into place. 왘 Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the socket 쐃. 왘 Plug the power supply unit P into a wall socket. The transmitter switches on.
Putting the RS 220 into operation Charging the BA 200 rechargeable batteries inside the headphones Charge the BA 200 rechargeable batteries for at least 16 hours prior to first time use. The operating time is up to 8 hours. 16h A H 왘 Place the headphones on the charging contacts A of the transmitter. The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The Battery LED H lights up red. When the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, the Battery LED H goes off.
Using the RS 220 Using the RS 220 To switch the product on and to listen to your audio source, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps Page 1. Make sure that the rechargeable batteries are charged. 14 2. Switch your audio source on. – 3. Switch your transmitter on. 16 4. Switch your headphones on. 19 5. Select the desired audio source. 21 6. Put on the headphones. 15 7. Adjust the desired volume on the headphones.
Using the RS 220 Switching the loop through mode on/off In loop through mode, the signals are looped through from one device to another, even when the transmitter is switched off. To switch the loop through mode on: 왘 Touch the touch key for selecting the audio source E on the transmitter until the ANALOG LED B, the COAXIAL LED C and the OPTICAL LED D light up green simultaneously for a moment. 왘 Switch the transmitter off. The ON LED G lights up red, the transmitter is in loop through mode.
Using the RS 220 Switching the transmitter off 왘 Briefly touch the Power touch key F. All LEDs go off. The transmitter is – in standby mode when the ON LED G is off or – in loop through mode when the ON LED G lights up red. When the transmitter is switched on the next time, it selects the last set input. ON F To disconnect the transmitter from the mains: 왘 Pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. The transmitter is reset to the factory default settings.
Using the RS 220 Switching the headphones on/off WARNING Danger of hearing damage! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects. 왘 Before putting the headphones on, set the volume to a low level. 왘 Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes. WARNING Interferences due to magnetic fields! The product generates stronger permanent magnetic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators (ICDs).
Using the RS 220 Switching the headphones off 왘 Press and hold the On/Off button 8 until the Power LED 9 goes off. The headphones switch off. ON 9 8 If there is no audio signal from the transmitter for more than 10 minutes, the headphones automatically switch off.
Using the RS 220 Selecting an audio source or toggling between audio sources You can connect different audio sources to the transmitter. Once you have connected an audio source, you then have to select the audio source. If you have connected different audio sources to the transmitter, you can toggle between the audio sources: E 0 왘 Touch the touch key for selecting the audio source E on the transmitter or press the Input button 0 on the headphones.
Using the RS 220 Adjusting the signal of the audio source The RS 220 digital RF headphone system deliberately does without an automatic adjustment of the signal level so that you can hear pure and unadulterated sound from your analog audio source. The LEVEL control dial J allows you to individually adjust the transmitter to your audio source in order to achieve optimum sound quality. 왘 Switch the transmitter and the headphones on (see page 16).
Using the RS 220 Adjusting the volume on the headphones 왘 Press the Volume –/R button 7 or the Volume +/L button 5 repeatedly until the volume is adjusted to a comfortable level. 7 Vol - 5 Vol + Vol - Vol + When the minimum or maximum volume is reached, you hear a beep in the headphones. Adjusting the balance The balance button allows for left/right volume adjustment. To adjust the volume for your left (L) or right (R) ear: 왘 Press the Balance button 6 to toggle between Volume and Balance.
Using the RS 220 Associating a second pair of headphones to the transmitter The headphones and the transmitter are already associated upon delivery. If you want to use a second pair of headphones, you have to associate it to the transmitter. When associating the headphones to the transmitter, the distance between the transmitter and the headphones should not exceed 1 m. 왘 Press the On/Off button 8 on both pairs of headphones to switch the headphones on. The headphones search for a suitable transmitter.
Cleaning and maintaining the RS 220 Cleaning and maintaining the RS 220 CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids far away from the product. 왘 Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. CAUTION Microfiber cloths can damage the surface of the product! If you clean the product with a microfiber cloth, dust particles can scratch the surface.
Cleaning and maintaining the RS 220 Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads are available from your Sennheiser dealer. 4 4 왘 Grasp inside the ear pads 4 and pull them up and away from the ear cups. 왘 Press the new ear pads 4 onto the ear cups until they lock into place with an audible click.
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Specifications Specifications RS 220 system Modulation digital, 16-bit, 48 kHz Frequency range 2400 to 2483.5 MHz Frequencies 2412 MHz; 2438 MHz; 2464 MHz Number of radio channels 3 AF frequency response 16 Hz to 22 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 99 dB Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C Storage temperature range –10°C to +70°C TR 220 transmitter Radiated RF power 10 mW Power supply PSM11R-090 power supply unit 9 V , 1.1 A Power consumption standby mode: typ. 0.
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.
Manufacturer declarations In compliance with: USA Canada FCC ID: DMORS220T FCC ID: DMORS220H IC: 2099A-RS220T IC: 2099A-RS220H Europe Australia/ New Zealand Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada FCC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) SENNHEISER Model No: RS 220 We, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation One Enterprise Drive • Old Lyme • CT 06371 • USA Tel: +1 (860) 434 9190, ext. 144 Fax: +1 (860) 434 1759 declare the above device comply with the requirements of Federal Communications Commission.
Manufacturer declarations This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. RF Radiation Exposure Information Since the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, it is not subjected to routine RF exposure evaluation as per Section 2.1093 of the FCC rules.
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