RS 165 Digital Wireless Headphone System Instruction Manual
Contents Contents Important safety information ...................................................................... 2 The RS 165 digital wireless headphone system ........................................ 5 Package includes ............................................................................................ 6 Product overview ........................................................................................... Overview of the HDR 165 headphones ...............................................
Important safety information Important safety information 왘 Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. 왘 Always include this safety guide when passing the product on to third parties. 왘 Do not use an obviously defective product. Preventing damage to health and accidents 왘 Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time.
Important safety information 왘 Do not place your headphones on a glass dummy head, chair armrest or similar objects for long periods as this can widen the headband and reduce the contact pressure of the headphones. 왘 Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter, which could stain your furniture. You should therefore place the transmitter on a non-slip pad to avoid potential staining of furniture. 왘 Do not operate the product near heat sources.
Important safety information Safety instructions for standard/rechargeable batteries WARNING In extreme cases, the standard/rechargeable batteries may leak and may cause the following hazards if abused or misused: • • • • explosion fire heat smoke/gas Keep away from children. Do not heat above 70°C/ 158°F), e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire. Do not expose to moisture. When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about every 3 months).
The RS 165 digital wireless headphone system The RS 165 digital wireless headphone system Sennheiser’s RS 165 is the perfect introduction to the world of digital wireless home entertainment. Its ergonomic, closed, circumaural design reduces background noise while providing an exceptionally comfortable fit, so that you can focus on enjoying your favorite television programs and movies.
Package includes Package includes HDR 165 headphones TR 165 transmitter BASS Power supply unit with multi-country adapters EU (EU, UK, US, AU) US UK AU Low self-discharge NiMH rechargeable batteries, AAA size Stereo audio cable with 3.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the HDR 165 headphones 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1 Headband 5 Volume + button 2 Charging contacts 6 Volume – button 3 Ear pads 7 HDR power button 4 Ear cups/Battery compartments 8 HDR status LED RS 165 | 7
Product overview Overview of the TR 165 transmitter 4 3 2 1 5 AU DIO IN 6 1 TR status LED 2 BASS button (with LED) 3 Charge status LED 4 Charging contacts 5 AUDIO IN Analog audio input (3.5 mm jack) 6 DC 9V 0.
Product overview Overview of the indicators LED indicators on the headphones The LED indicators on the headphones and on the transmitter indicate the current operating state. If you are not using the headphones, the LED indicators automatically dim after approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you. HDR status LED Meaning The headphones are switched off. The transmitter and headphones are connected. The transmitter and headphones are connected and the rechargeable batteries are almost empty.
Product overview LED indicators on the transmitter 1 2 3 1 Charge status LED Meaning The transmitter is not charging. The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The rechargeable batteries are fully charged. A charging/battery fault has been detected. After taking the headphones from the holder of the transmitter, the charge status LED indicates the approximate operating time of the headphones: Charge status LED Operating time Battery capacity up to 4 hours 0 to 25% approx.
Product overview 2 A BASS button LED Meaning The dynamic bass boost is deactivated. The dynamic bass boost is activated. 3 TR status LED 1s Meaning The transmitter is connected to the AC wall outlet. The transmitter is in standby mode. The transmitter and headphones are connected.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Putting the RS 165 into operation Setting up the transmitter 왘 Choose a suitable place near your audio source. 왘 Separate the transmitter and other wireless devices in a room by at least 50 cm/20” to avoid interference. 왘 Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the cover range of the transmitter.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an audio source You can connect the transmitter to different audio sources, such as a Blu-ray player, a TV or a stereo hi-fi system. You can also refer to the beginner’s video guides on how to connect your digital wireless headphone system to a TV at www.sennheiser.com/how-to-videos. 왘 Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter.
Putting the RS 165 into operation A Connection option A: 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm/¼“ jack socket (analog) Some TV models mute the loudspeakers when you connect the transmitter to the headphone socket. Check in the menu of your TV to see if the muting function can be deactivated. Alternatively, connect the TV and the transmitter using a different option (B). 왘 Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. 왘 If necessary, connect the adapter 6.3 mm/¼“ jack plug onto the stereo audio cable.
Putting the RS 165 into operation B Connection option B: RCA 왘 Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. 왘 Plug the RCA adapter onto the stereo audio cable. 왘 Connect the stereo audio cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter. 왘 Connect the RCA adapter to the RCA outputs of your audio source (in most cases “AUDIO OUT“). Connect the red RCA plug to the red RCA socket and the white RCA plug to the white or black RCA socket.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an AC wall outlet 1 Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power supply unit until it locks firmly in place. 2 Connect the power supply unit connector to the power input socket of the transmitter. 3 Plug the power supply unit into an AC wall outlet. The TR status LED lights up for a second. The transmitter is in standby mode.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Replacing and inserting the rechargeable batteries 1 Lightly twist the ear pads counterclockwise until you overcome a slight resistance. 2 Lift the ear pads off the ear cups to reveal the battery compartments. 3 Insert the rechargeable batteries into the compartments. To replace the batteries, pull the batteries out of the compartments and insert the new ones. Be sure to observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries.
Putting the RS 165 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.
Putting the RS 165 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.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Using the RS 165 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, adjust the volume on the headphones to a low level. 왘 Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for long periods of time. 1 Switch your audio source on.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Adjusting the volume 왘 Press the Volume + button or the Volume – button repeatedly until the volume is adjusted to a desired level. When the minimum or maximum volume setting is reached, you hear a beep in the headphones. Vol Vol Muting/unmuting the headphones 왘 Press the HDR power button 왘 Press the HDR power button cancel the muting. to mute the headphones.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Activating/deactivating the dynamic bass boost The dynamic bass boost feature allows you to select 2 different levels of bass intensity. You can activate or deactivate the dynamic bass boost from the transmitter or directly from your headphones. 왘 Press the BASS button either on the headphones or the transmitter. The bass boost effect switches between on and off modes, as indicated by the BASS LED indicator.
Putting the RS 165 into operation Pairing 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 pairing information 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 165 transmitter.
Putting the RS 165 into operation 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 2s B 왘 Place the headphones on the headphone holder of the transmitter.
Cleaning and maintaining the RS 165 Cleaning and maintaining the RS 165 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 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound problems Problem Possible cause Possible solutions Headphones are switched off. Switch the headphones on. 20 No power connection. Check the connection of the power supply unit. 16 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. – Volume of the analog audio source is either set to the minimum or is on mute.
Troubleshooting Other problems Problem Possible cause Possible solutions Transmitter does not turn on No power connection. Check the connection of the power supply unit. 16 The rechargeable batteries are almost empty. Recharge the rechargeable batteries. 18 Insert the rechargeable batteries. 17 Remove the rechargeable batteries from the headphones and reinsert them again. Observe correct polarity. 17 Operating time The rechargeable batteries are decreases exhausted.
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. BASS If you re-enter the transmission range within 5 minutes, the connection is automatically re-established.
Specifications Specifications RS 165 headphone system Carrier frequency 2.40 to 2.48 GHz Modulation 8-FSK Digital SNR typ. 85 dBA at 1 Vrms RF output power max. 10 dBm Class 1 Transmission range up to 30 m/98 ft line of sight Max.
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.
Manufacturer declarations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada FCC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) SENNHEISER Model No: RS 165 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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