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Putting the RS 195 into operation

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Charging the rechargeable batteries

In general, a complete charging cycle takes about 8.5 hours. However,

before using the headphones for the first time, charge the rechargeable

batteries for at least 16 hours without interruption to optimize the perfor-

mance of the batteries.

When the rechargeable batteries are almost empty, the HDR status LED

turns red and you hear beeps in the headphones. The headphones switch

off after a few minutes.

왘 Place the headphones on the headpho

nes

holder of the transmitter.

You may place the headphones on either side provided that the

charging contacts of the headphones and the transmitter connect.

The headphones automatically switch off and the Charge status LED

on the transmitter lights up red. When the rechargeable batteries are

fully charged, the Charge status LED turns green.

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.

왘 Do not place the headphones on the headphones ho

lder if

you are using non-rechargeable batteries.

8.5h

When not in use, place the headphones on the headphones holder to

ensure that batteries are fully charged when needed. The transmit-

ter utilizes an intelligent battery charging technology that prevents

overcharging.

After taking the headphones from the holder, the charge status LED

indicates the approximate operating time (see page 9).

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Summary of content (19 pages)

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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. 왘 Do not place the headphones on the headphones holder if you are using non-rechargeable batteries. 8.5h In general, a complete charging cycle takes about 8.5 hours.
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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 adjustment. 왘 Wear the headphones so that the headband runs over the top of your head. Observe the L (left) and R (right) markings on the outer headband when putting the headphones on.
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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. 왘 Before putting the headphones on and before toggling between your audio inputs, adjust the volume on the headphones to a low level. Toggling between different inputs may cause an enormous volume jumps that can damage your hearing.
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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. 왘 Push the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch up to listen to an audio source connected to the digital optical input (see page 13). 왘 Push the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch down to listen to an audio source connected to the analog input (see page 14 and 15).
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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. 왘 Turn the BAL 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. L R L R L R To reset the balance setting: 왘 Turn the BAL control to the middle position so that its position marker points vertically upwards.
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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.
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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: 1 Switch on your audio source and select a program where speech is foregrounded. This will facilitate the accurate adjustment of the hearing profile. ON 2 Use the BAL control to adjust the balance (see page 22).
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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 optimization options for speech or music listening. 왘 Press the MODE button on the transmitter or on the headphones repeatedly until the additional sound optimization option is activated.
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Using your RS 195 headphone system Pairing one or several 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. You can connect up to 2 paired headphones simultaneously with your TR 195 transmitter.
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Using your RS 195 headphone system Switching your wireless headphones off There are two ways to switch your wireless headphones off: A 왘 Press and hold the HDR power button for approx. 2 seconds. The headphones switch off. If no other pair of active wireless headphones is connected to the transmitter, the transmitter switches to standby mode. All LEDs are off. OFF AUTO-STANDBY HDR 191 HDR 191 2s B 왘 Place the headphones on the headphones holder of the transmitter.
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Cleaning and maintaining the RS 195 Cleaning and maintaining the RS 195 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 cleansing agents or solvents. To clean the wireless headphone system: 왘 Switch your wireless headphone system off and disconnect the transmitter from the AC wall outlet before cleaning.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound problems Problem No sound Possible cause Possible solutions Page Headphones are switched off. Switch the headphones on. 20 No power connection. Check the connection of the power supply 16 unit. Headphones are muted. Deactivate the muting function. 21 Audio plug is not properly connected. Check the audio plug connection. 12 Audio source is switched off. Switch the audio source on.
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Troubleshooting Problem Sound is distorted Possible cause Possible solutions Page Signal of the audio source is distorted. Reduce the volume of the audio source. – Headphone volume is adjusted too high. Reduce the volume on the headphones. 21 Volume of the analog audio source is Decrease the volume of the analog audio – adjusted too high. source at least to a medium volume level. Hearing profiles cannot be activated. More than one pair of headphones is The LEDs for connected to the transmitter.
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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. If you re-enter the transmission range within 5 minutes, the connection is automatically re-established.
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Specifications Specifications RS 195 system Carrier frequency 2.40 to 2.48 GHz Modulation 8-FSK Digital RF output power max. 10 dBm Class 1 Transmission range up to 100 m line of sight Max.
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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.
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Manufacturer declarations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada FCC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) SENNHEISER Model No: RS 195 We, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation One Enterprise Drive • Old Lyme • CT 06371 • USA Tel: +1 (860) 434 9190 Fax: +1 (860) 434 1759 declare the above device comply with the requirements of Federal Communications Commission. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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