Digital Wireless System RS 180 Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety information ........................................................................... 2 The RS 180 digital RF headphone system ...................................................... 4 Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5 Product overview ................................................................................................. 6 Overview of the HDR 180 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 180 digital RF headphone system The RS 180 digital RF headphone system The RS 180 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. 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 1 HDR 180 headphones 1 TR 180 transmitter 1 power supply unit with country adapters 1 stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs 1 adapter 3.5 mm jack socket to ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 adapter 3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA plugs 2 AAA size NiMH rechargeable batteries, 1.2 V 1 cable dresser 1 cable binder 1 quick guide incl.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the HDR 180 headphones 쐇 쐃 쐋 HDR 180 쐅 쐄 쐏 쐂 쐆 쐊 쐎 쐏 쐃 Headband 쐄 VOLUME + button 쐇 Charging contacts 쐂 Multi-function button 쐋 Ear pads 쐆 VOLUME – button 쐏 Battery compartments 쐊 BALANCE L button 쐎 BALANCE R button 쐅 Multi-function LED With the multi-function button 쐂, you can switch the headphones on/to standby mode, set the headphones to multi-user operation, mute the headphones and associate the headphones 6
Product overview Overview of the TR 180 transmitter 4 1 5 2 6 7 8 3 9 햲 CHARGE LED, orange 햳 ALC button, backlit in green 햴 Multi-function button , backlit in green 햵 Charging contacts for charging the headphones 햶 RCA output (LINE OUT R, LINE OUT L) 햷 Audio input (AUDIO IN) 햸 ATTENUATOR switch 햹 Socket for power supply unit (DC 5V 0.
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 쐅 1s 1s 1s 5s 8 Meaning The rechargeable batteries are almost flat. The headphones are in enrollment mode (searching for a transmitter to pair with).
Product overview Indicators on the transmitter Indicator Status CHARGE LED 햲 Meaning The rechargeable batteries are being charged. off ALC button 햳 The rechargeable batteries are fully charged. Automatic level control is activated. Multi-function button 햴 off 1s 1s 5s 5s The transmitter is in standby mode. The transmitter is in enrollment mode (searching for headphones to pair with). The transmitter is in association mode (exchanging device information with the headphones).
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 HDR 180 Pairing The headphones and the transmitter have recognized each other and the headphones are paired with the transmitter. 5s HDR 180 Single-user and multi-user operation Single-user operation You can listen to your sound source via one pair of headphones.
Putting the RS 180 into operation Putting the RS 180 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.
Putting the RS 180 into operation Connecting the transmitter to a sound source You can connect the TR 180 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. 6 0 왘 Connect the audio cable 햻 to the audio input 햷 of the transmitter. 왘 Check the connection possibility of your sound source.
Putting the RS 180 into operation A Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket Depending on your sound source, you have to change the setting of the ATTENUATOR switch 햸 in order to optimally adjust the signal of the sound source. Portable sound source (MP3 player, mobile telephone) Music Photos Videos Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Stationary sound source (hi-fi system, amplifier) 왘 Set the ATTENUATOR switch 햸 왘 Set the ATTENUATOR switch 햸 to “0 dB”. to “–8 dB”.
Putting the RS 180 into operation B Connecting the transmitter to RCA sockets (output) WARNING Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes! You can suffer hearing damage if you are using other Kleer compatible headphones without integrated volume control, such as the Sennheiser MX W1, with the TR 180 transmitter: 왘 In this case, do not connect the transmitter to the RCA sockets (output) of your sound source, but to the headphone socket of your sound source.
Putting the RS 180 into operation Integrating the transmitter into an existing connection between devices To integrate the transmitter into an existing connection between your sound source and an additional device (e.g. an amplifier): 왘 Check if the RCA cable of the additional device is connected to an input (see the instruction manual of the device). 왘 Connect the RCA cable of the additional device to the RCA output 햶 of the transmitter. 5 The transmitter must remain connected to the mains.
Putting the RS 180 into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains 왘 Select the suitable country adapter 헀 for your wall socket. 왘 Slide the country adapter 헀 onto the power supply unit 햿 until it locks into place. D EU UK US AU C 왘 Connect the connector 헁 of the power supply unit to the socket 햹. 3 8 E 1s 16 왘 Plug the power supply unit 햿 into a wall socket. The transmitter switches on. The multi-function button 햴 flashes green after 9 seconds. The transmitter is in enrollment mode.
Putting the RS 180 into operation Inserting and changing the rechargeable batteries For powering the headphones, you can use: • standard batteries (AAA size, 1.5 V) • NiMH rechargeable batteries (AAA size, 1.2 V, 600 mAh) If you are using standard batteries, the headphones must not be placed on the headphone holder/charger of the transmitter. 왘 Remove the ear pads 쐋 from both ear cups by turning the ear pads in the direction of the arrow until you overcome a slight resistance.
Putting the RS 180 into operation Charging the headphones’ rechargeable batteries CAUTION Danger of damage to the headphones! If standard batteries are inserted into the headphones and you place the headphones on the headphone holder/charger of the transmitter, the batteries can leak and damage your headphones. 왘 Only place the headphones on the headphone holder/ charger of the transmitter, if rechargeable batteries are inserted.
Using the RS 180 Using the RS 180 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. 17 2. Switch your sound source on. – 3. Switch your transmitter on. 19 4. Switch your headphones on. 21 5. Adjust the desired volume. 22 Switching the transmitter on and off Switching the transmitter on 1s 5s 왘 Press the multi-function button 햴 for approx. 1 second. The transmitter switches on.
Using the RS 180 Switching the transmitter off 왘 Press the multi-function button 햴 for approx. 1 second. The multi-function button 햴 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. Please note that In this case, the headphones’ rechargeable batteries will not be recharged.
Using the RS 180 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 쐂 for approx. 1 second. The headphones switch on.
Using the RS 180 Adjusting the volume on the headphones 왘 Press the VOLUME – button 쐆 or the VOLUME + button 쐄 repeatedly until the volume is adjusted to a comfortable and undistorted level. 쐆 쐄 Vol - Vol + Vol - Vol + Muting the headphones 왘 Briefly press the multi-function button or to cancel the muting.
Using the RS 180 Adjusting the sound of the RS 180 to your needs Adjusting the balance The balance buttons allow for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. To adjust the volume for your left (L) or right (R) ear: 왘 Press the BALANCE L button 쐊 or the BALANCE R button 쐎. To adjust the same volume for both ears: 왘 Simultaneously press BALANCE R button 쐎.
Using the RS 180 Enhancing the speech intelligibility The speech intelligibility can be enhanced by activating a dynamic compression system (Automatic Level Control). When activated, the automatic level control evens out volume differences, i.e. it reproduces soft passages louder and decreases loud sounds. This seems to put the speech in the foreground, making it easier to understand. To activate the automatic level control: 왘 Press the ALC button 햳 on the transmitter. The ACL button 햳 is backlit in green.
Using the RS 180 Associating the headphones to the transmitter The RS 180 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 27 or to the instruction manual of the corresponding product. The headphones and the transmitter are already associated upon delivery.
Using the RS 180 1s 왘 Simultaneously press the multi-function button 햴 of the transmitter and the multi-function button 쐂 of the headphones for 7 seconds. The multi-function button 햴 of the transmitter flashes green. 7s 3 쐂 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 쐅 of the headphones and the multi-function button 햴 of the transmitter flash green.
Using the RS 180 Associating other Kleer compatible headphones to the transmitter The following describes how to associate the Sennheiser MX W1 earphones to the TR 180 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 햴 of the transmitter for 7 seconds. 7s 3 5s After approx.
Using the RS 180 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. The settings for the left/right volume adjustment is applied to the additional headphones. The volume of the each pair of headphones can be adjusted individually.
Cleaning the RS 180 Cleaning the RS 180 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 parts Accessories and spare parts Only use original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts, otherwise the product quality can be impaired or the product can be damaged. 32 Cat. No. Accessory/spare part 504252 HDR 180 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.
Specifications Specifications RS 180 system Modulation MSK digital Carrier frequencies 2.4 – 2.48 GHz Range approx. 100 m in the open area Ambient temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) TR 180 transmitter Audio connection 3.5 mm stereo jack socket Power consumption (standby mode) < 0.5 W Power supply 5 V , 500 mA Transmission power < 10 mW Weight approx. 341 g Dimensions 12.5 cm x 10 cm x 23 cm HDR 180 headphones Transducer principle circumaural, open Max.
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 180 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: DMOTR180 FCC ID: DMOHDR180 Canada IC: 2099A-TR180 IC: 2099A-HDR180 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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