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Wireless Listening Pleasure
RS 145 comfort
Instruction mManual
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ON OFF I 1 6 5 43 2 BALANCE R L L
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OFF ON II 7 8 ON/OFF 9 E CHARGE 0 COMPRESSION INPUT LEVEL D C A B
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Contents Contents Important safety instructions ................................................ 2 The RS 145 comfort RF headphone system ......................... 4 Delivery includes ...................................................................... 4 Product overview ..................................................................... 5 Putting the RS 145 comfort system into operation ............ 7 Setting up the transmitter .................................................... 7 Co
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Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • Read this instruction manual. • Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. Always include this instruction manual when passing the system on to third parties. • Clean the devices and the mains unit only with a dry cloth. • WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the devices and the mains unit to rain or moisture. • Disconnect the mains connector from the wall socket – to completely disconnect the devic
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Important safety instructions Safety instructions for NiMH rechargeable batteries If abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present: • a heat hazard, • a fire hazard, • a leakage hazard, • an explosion hazard, • a smoke or gas hazard. Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse. Keep away from Only use original Sennheiser children. rechargeable batteries. Observe correct Do not short-circuit. p
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The RS 145 comfort RF headphone system The RS 145 comfort RF headphone system The RS 145 comfort RF stereo hi-fi headphone system offers excellent sound quality and allows for wireless listening everywhere in the house and garden. The lightweight headphones are extremely comfortable to wear and very easy to use. The volume can easily be adjusted to individual needs. The speech intelligibility can be enhanced on the transmitter. Enjoy a completely unrestricted listening experience without distu
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Product overview Product overview An overview of the headphones and the transmitter is given on the inside front cover of this instruction manual. Overview of the headphones I 1 Headband 5 ON/OFF switch 2 Volume control 6 Earpad 3 TUNE button 4 Balance control for R/L volume adjustment Overview of the transmitter II 7 Charging cradle B Channel selector switch 8 Operation indicator , C Connection cable green D Adapter for connection 9 Charging indicator , cable red E Connector of mains unit 0
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Product overview Overview of the indicators and acoustic signals Indicators on the transmitter Indicator Status Meaning Operation indicator8 lit Sound source and transmitter are switched (ON/OFF) on. Charging indicator9 lit Rechargeable batteries are being charged. (CHARGE) flashes Rechargeable batteries are fully charged. Indicator for speech lit Speech intelligibility intelligibility enhancement is switched (COMPRESSION) and on. sound signal flashes slowly Volume of sound source (INPUT
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Putting the RS 145 comfort system into operation Putting the RS 145 comfort system into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your sound source (e.g. TV, stereo or home cinema system). 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, which is up to 150 m. It is not necessary that the transmitter and headphones are in the same room, so you can move around freely in
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Putting the RS 145 comfort system into operation Connecting the transmitter to a sound source You can connect the TR 145 transmitter to different sound sources, such as a TV, a DVD player or a stereo system. Switch your sound source off. Connect the connection cableC to the headphone socket of your sound source. If the plug on the connection cableC is too small for your headphone socket, plug the adapter to ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack socketD onto the connection cable. Adjust the volume of the head
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Putting the RS 145 comfort system into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit E to the yellow socket on the transmitter. Plug the mains connector into a wall socket. The transmitter automatically switches on and the operation indicator8 lights up. If there is no signal from the sound source for more than three minutes, the transmitter automatically switches off and the operation indicator8 goes off. Disconnecting the transmitter fro
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Putting the RS 145 comfort system into operation Charging the headphones’ rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries for at least 16 hours prior to first time use. Subsequent charging time is about the same time as the previous operating time. The operating time is up to 23 hours. Place the headphones on the charging cradle7.Make sure that the charging indictor9 lights up red. The headphones automatically switch off and the rechargeable batteries are being charged. Alwa
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Putting the RS 145 comfort system 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: Wear the headphones so that the headband1 runs over the top of your head. Adjust the length of the headband so that –your ears are completely inside the earpads, – you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears, – a snug fit of the headband1 on the head is ensured. 11
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Using the RS 145 comfort system Using the RS 145 comfort system To switch the devices on and to listen to your sound source, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps Page 1. Make sure that the rechargeable batteries are 10 charged. 2. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. 12 3. Set the volume to a low level. 13 4. Switch your headphones on. 13 5. Set the desired volume. 16 6. If necessary, set a different channel for your 14 sound source. Switching the transmitter on and off Switching the transmit
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Using the RS 145 comfort system If there is no signal from the sound source for more than three minutes, the transmitter automatically switches off and the operation indicator8 goes off. The transmitter is now in standby mode, its power consumption is very low so that it can remain connected to the mains. When not using the transmitter for extended periods of time, pull out the mains connector from the wall socket. In this case, however, the headphones’ rechargeable batteries will not be rechar
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Using the RS 145 comfort system Switching the headphones off Set the ON/OFF switch5 on the headphones to the position OFF. The headphones switch off. Always store the headphones on the charging cradle7 to ensure that they are fully charged when they are needed. Searching for a sound source Make sure that the operation indicator8 on the transmitter is lit. If you do not hear the desired sound source, continue the search: Press the TUNE button3 on the headphones until you have found your so
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Using the RS 145 comfort system Set the channel selector switchB on the transmitter to channel 1, 2 or 3. To set the headphones to the selected channel: Press the TUNE button3 on the headphones. Adjusting the signal of the sound source The transmitter automatically ensures that the headphones always receive an optimum signal. However, the signal of the sound source can be so weak or so strong that it can no longer be automatically adjusted. Signal of the sound source is too weak If the sig
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Using the RS 145 comfort system Adjusting the volume Use the volume control2 to adjust the volume to a sufficient and comfortable level. Adjusting the balance The balance control allows for right/left volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. Turn the balance control4 to the left L or right R in order to increase the volume for the corresponding ear. There is a click-stop in the center position. Enhancing the speech intelligibility The RS 145 comfort
