Digital Wireless System RS 160 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety information ........................................................................... 2 The RS 160 digital RF headphone system ...................................................... 4 Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5 Product overview ................................................................................................. 6 Overview of the HDR 160 headphones ...................
Important safety information Important safety information • Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. • Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. • Do not use the product in situations which require special attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).
Important safety information Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
The RS 160 digital RF headphone system The RS 160 digital RF headphone system The RS 160 is an RF stereo hi-fi headphone system with comprehensive technical features. Its transparent and balanced sound image with excellent bass response makes this system an ideal choice for hi-fi, home cinema and TV use. Enjoy total freedom of sound, stylish design and maximum comfort. Additional features of the RS 160 headphone system • Transmits uncompressed audio over a robust 2.
Delivery includes Delivery includes 1 HDR 160 headphones 1 TR 160 transmitter 1 power supply unit with country adapters 1 stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs 1 DC cable (4.0 mm DC jack socket to 2 x 4.0 mm DC plug) 2 AAA size NiMH rechargeable batteries, 1.2 V 1 quick guide incl.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the HDR 160 headphones 쐃 쐇 HDR 160 쐊 쐏 쐄 쐂 쐆 쐋 쐋 쐃 Headband 쐏 VOLUME + button 쐇 Ear pads 쐄 Multi-function button 쐋 Battery compartments 쐂 VOLUME – button 쐆 Charging socket (DC 5V 0.5A) 쐊 Multi-function LED With the multi-function button 쐄, you can switch the headphones on/to standby mode, set the headphones to multi-user operation, mute the headphones and associate the headphones.
Product overview Overview of the TR 160 transmitter 1 2 3 4 5 햲 Multi-function button 햳 Multi-function LED 햴 Socket for power supply unit (DC 5V 0.5A) 햵 Audio input (AUDIO IN) 햶 VOLUME control (– +) With the multi-function button 햲, you can switch the transmitter on/to standby mode, set the transmitter to multi-user operation and associate the transmitter.
Product overview Overview of the indicators and acoustic signals Meaning of the pictograms for the different LEDs Status Meaning The LED is lit. The LED flashes once per second. 1s The LED flashes twice every 5 seconds. 5s Indicators on the headphones Indicator Status Multi-function LED 쐊 1s Meaning The rechargeable batteries are almost flat. The rechargeable batteries are being charged. off 1s 1s 5s 8 The rechargeable batteries are fully charged.
Product overview Indicators on the transmitter Indicator Status Multi-function LED 햳 Meaning The signal of the sound source is too strong. 1s 1s 5s 5s The transmitter is in enrollment mode (searching for headphones to pair with). The transmitter is in association mode (exchanging device information with the headphones). The transmitter is in singleuser operation. The transmitter is in multiuser operation. Acoustic signal of the headphones 1 short beep Meaning The minimum volume is reached.
Product overview Overview of the connection stages Connection establishment Enrollment mode When you switch the headphones and the transmitter on, the headphones search for a suitable transmitter. 1s Pairing HDR 160 The headphones and the transmitter have recognized each other and the headphones are paired with the transmitter. 5s HDR 160 Single-user and multi-user operation Single-user operation You can listen to your sound source via one pair of headphones.
Putting the RS 160 into operation Putting the RS 160 into operation Setting up the transmitter 왘 Choose a suitable place near your sound source (e.g. TV, stereo or home cinema system). Music Photos Videos Extras Settings Shuffle Songs 왘 Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the transmitter’s range. 왘 Make sure that there is direct line of sight between the transmitter and the headphones.
Putting the RS 160 into operation Connecting the transmitter to a sound source You can connect the TR 160 transmitter to different sound sources, such as a TV, a DVD player or a stereo system. 왘 Switch your sound source off before connecting the transmitter. 4 6 왘 Connect the audio cable 햷 to the audio input 햵 of the transmitter. 왘 Connect the audio cable 햷 to the headphone socket of your sound source. 6 왘 Adjust the volume on your sound source to a medium level.
Putting the RS 160 into operation Powering the transmitter For powering the TR 160 transmitter, you can use: • the supplied SSA-4P 5050F power supply unit for stationary use • rechargeable batteries (AA size, NiMH, 1.2 V, at least 1,300 mAh) for mobile use • standard batteries (AA size, 1.5 V) for mobile use Powering the transmitter via the power supply unit 왘 Select the suitable country adapter 햹 for your wall socket.
Putting the RS 160 into operation Inserting rechargeable batteries/standard batteries into the transmitter and changing them 왘 Power the TR 160 transmitter either with rechargeable batteries (AA size, NiMH, 1.2 Vat least 1,300 mAh) or standard batteries (AA size, 1.5 V). 왘 Open the battery compartment at the base of the transmitter as shown. 왘 Remove the depleted rechargeable batteries or batteries (where applies). 왘 Insert the rechargeable batteries or batteries. Observe correct polarity.
Putting the RS 160 into operation Powering the headphones For powering the headphones, you can use: • standard batteries (AAA size, 1.5 V) • rechargeable batteries (AAA size, NiMH, 1.2 V, 600 mAh) If you use rechargable batteries, you can charge them in the headphones using the charging cable 햻 (see next chapter).
Putting the RS 160 into operation Charging rechargeable batteries in the headphones CAUTION Danger of damage to the headphones! If standard batteries are inserted into the headphones, the batteries can leak during charging and damage the headphones. 왘 Only charge rechargeable batteries in your headphones. 16h Charge the rechargeable batteries for at least 16 hours prior to first time use. Subsequent charging time is about half of the previous operating time. The operating time is up to 24 hours.
Putting the RS 160 into operation Adjusting the headband of the headphones For good sound quality and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head. To do so, adjust the headband 쐃 via its snap-in locking mechanism: 쐃 HDR 160 왘 Wear the headphones so that the headband 쐃 runs over the top of your head.
Using the RS 160 Using the RS 160 To switch the product on and to listen to your sound source, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps Page 1. Make sure that the rechargeable batteries are charged. 16 2. Switch your sound source on. – 3. Switch your transmitter on. 18 4. Switch your headphones on. 20 5. Adjust the desired volume. 21 Switching the transmitter on and off Switching the transmitter on 1s 5s 왘 Press the multi-function button 햲 for approx. 1 second. The transmitter switches on.
Using the RS 160 Switching the transmitter off 왘 Press the multi-function button 햲 for approx. 1 second. The multi-function LED 햳 goes off. The transmitter is in standby mode. To disconnect the transmitter from the mains: 왘 Pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. If the headphones are outside the transmission range or switched off for more than 5 minutes, the transmitter automatically switches to standby mode. The multi-function LED 햳 goes off.
Using the RS 160 Switching the headphones on and off WARNING Danger due to high volumes! 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. Switching the headphones on 1s 5s 왘 Press the multi-function button 쐄 for approx. 1 second. The headphones switch on.
Using the RS 160 Adjusting the volume on the headphones 왘 Press the VOLUME – button 쐂 or the VOLUME + button 쐏 repeatedly until the volume is adjusted to a comfortable and undistorted level. 쐂 쐏 Vol - Vol + Vol - Vol + Muting the headphones 왘 Briefly press the multi-function button or to cancel the muting.
Using the RS 160 Adjusting the signal of the sound source The transmitter automatically ensures that the headphones always receive an optimum signal. If necessary, use the VOLUME control 햶 to adjust the volume of the audio signal. However, the signal of the sound source can be so strong that it can no longer be automatically adjusted. If the signal of the sound source is too strong, the multi-function LED 햳 of the transmitter flashes or lights up red.
Using the RS 160 Associating the headphones to the transmitter The RS 160 system features the digital wireless audio transmission technology from Kleer. You can also associate other Kleer compatible headphones (e.g. the Sennheiser MX W1) to the transmitter. For more information, refer to the chapter “Associating other Kleer compatible headphones to the transmitter” on page 25 or to the instruction manual of the corresponding product. The headphones and the transmitter are already associated upon delivery.
Using the RS 160 1s 왘 Simultaneously press the multi-function button 햲 of the transmitter and the multi-function button 쐄 of the headphones for 7 seconds. The multi-function LED 햳 of the transmitter flashes green. 7s 1 2 쐄 5s After approx. 30 seconds, the headphones are paired with the transmitter and you can hear your sound source via the headphones. The multifunction LED 쐊 of the headphones and the multi-function LED 햳 of the transmitter flash green.
Using the RS 160 Associating other Kleer compatible headphones to the transmitter The following describes how to associate the Sennheiser MX W1 earphones to the TR 160 transmitter. For information on how to associate other Kleer compatible headphones to the transmitter, refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding product. 왘 Press the operation/pairing button on both MX W1 earphones for 7 seconds. 왘 Press the multi-function button 햲 of the transmitter for 7 seconds. 7s 1 2 5s After approx.
Using the RS 160 Listening with several headphones simultaneously By default, the transmitter is set to single-user operation. In order to be able to listen to your sound source with several headphones simultaneously, you have to set your transmitter to multi-user operation. 왘 Make sure that all headphones are paired to the transmitter (see previous chapter). 왘 Switch all headphones on (see page 20). 왘 Then switch the transmitter on (see page 18).
Cleaning the RS 160 Cleaning the RS 160 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. 왘 Before cleaning, switch the product off and disconnect the transmitter from the mains. 왘 Only use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product.
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Accessories and spare part Accessories and spare part Only use original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts, otherwise the product quality can be impaired or the product can be damaged. 30 Cat. No. Accessory/spare part 504250 HDR 160 headphones 534480 Power supply unit with country adapters 534486 Stereo audio cable with two 3.5 mm jack plugs (2 m) 534479 DC cable (4.0 mm DC jack socket to 2 x 4.0 mm DC plug) 093778 Adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug) 514267 Adapter (3.
Specifications Specifications RS 160 system Modulation MSK digital Carrier frequencies 2.4 – 2.48 GHz Range approx. 20 m in the open area Ambient temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) TR 160 transmitter Audio connection 3.5 mm stereo jack socket Power consumption (standby mode) < 0.3 W Power supply 5 V , 500 mA 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or 2 AA size NiMH rechargeable batteries, 1.2 V, at least 1,300 mAh Transmission power < 2.5 mW Operating time with batteries approx.
Manufacturer declarations Manufacturer declarations Warranty Sennheiser 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 Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada FCC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) SENNHEISER Model No: RS 160 Sennheiser Electronic Corporation Strat. Marketing • Stefanie Reichert One Enterprise Drive • Old Lyme • CT 06371 • USA Tel: +1 (860) 434 9190, ext. 144 Fax: +1 (860) 434 1759 We, declare the above device comply with the requirements of Federal Communications Commission. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Manufacturer declarations In compliance with: USA FCC ID: DMOTR160 FCC ID: DMOHDR160 Canada IC: 2099A-TR160 IC: 2099A-HDR160 Europe Australia/ New Zealand Singapore Trademarks The Kleer logo is a trademark of Kleer Inc. About ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment.
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