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Contents
Contents
Important safety information ........................................................................... 2
The RS 220 digital RF headphone system ...................................................... 4
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5
Product overview ................................................................................................. 6
Overview of the headphones ................
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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 RS 220 third parties. Manual www This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at www.sennheiser.com. www.sennheiser.com Preventing health problems Before using the product, set the volume t
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Important safety information Intended use Intended use of the product includes • having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety information”, • using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein. Safety instructions for the NiMH rechargeable batteries If
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The RS 220 digital RF headphone system The RS 220 digital RF headphone system Experience audiophile sound quality with the RS 220 digital wireless head- phone system. Consisting of a transmitter and open, circum-aural head- phones, the system offers uncompressed music enjoyment – just like wired high-end headphones. The rechargeable batteries can conveniently be recharged while in the headphones. Enjoy total freedom of sound, stylish design and maximum comfort. Additional features of the RS 220
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Delivery includes Delivery includes HDR 220 headphones TR 220 transmitter Power supply unit with country adapters Stereo audio cable with dual RCA plugs on each end Coaxial cable with a single RCA plug on each end – for digital connections Audio adapter (2 RCA sockets to 3.5 mm jack plug) BA 200 rechargeable batteries, HR03, AAA size, NiMH RS 220 Digital wireless system Quick Guide incl. CD ROM Quick Guide Quick Guide Quick Guide Quick Guide Quick Guide Quick Guide with detailed instructio
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Product overview Product overview Overview of the headphones 1 2 2 4 3 3 0 5 9 6 8 7 1 Headband 6 Balance button for changing between 2 Charging contacts Volume/Balance 3 Battery compartments 7 Volume –/R button 4 Ear pads 8 On/Off button 5 Volume +/L button 9 Power LED 0 Input button for selecting the audio source 6 | RS 220
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Product overview Overview of the transmitter A I COAXIAL NOUT Pairing B OPTICAL H DIGITAL -LEVEL C G F J D E A Charging contacts for charging F Power touch key the headphones G ON LED B ANALOG LED H Battery LED C COAXIAL LED I Pairing button D OPTICAL LED J LEVEL control dial E Touch key for selecting the audio source Overview of the transmitter’s connections IN OUT R COAXIAL 9V/1A IN OUT Pairing L OPTICAL DC IN ANALOG ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL DC IN socket for power supply unit
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Product overview Overview of the indicators Indicators on the headphones Indicator Status Meaning Power LED9 lights up blue The headphones have found a suit- able transmitter. flashes blue The headphones haven’t found a suitable transmitter. flashes The headphones are in pairing mode. alternately blue and red flashes red The rechargeable batteries are almost flat. 9 off The headphones are switched off. Indicators on the transmitter Indicator Status Meaning ON LED G lights up green The transmi
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Putting the RS 220 into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your audio source (e.g. TV, stereo or home cinema system). Avoid placing the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the transmitter’s range. It is not necessary that the transmitter and headphones are in the same room, so you can move around freely in the home or outside in the garden. RS 220 | 9
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Connecting the transmitter to audio sources You can connect up to 3 audio sources (e.g. CD player, DVD player and TV) to the transmitter. The transmitter is fitted with 2 digital and 1 analog inputs and outputs. If you connect several audio sources, you can conve- niently toggle between these audio sources with a key press (see page 21). Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. Check the available connection possibilities of your audio
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket B IN OUT R R COAXIAL 9V/1A Pairing IN OUT L L OPTICAL DC IN ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL K Connect the RCA plugs of the stereo audio cableK to the corre- sponding RCA sockets of the SCART adapter. Connect the SCART adapter to the SCART socket of your audio source. Connect the RCA plugs of the stereo audio cableK to the left (“L”) and right (“R”) ANALOG IN input. A suitable SCART adapter is available from your specia
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Connecting the transmitter to a coaxial digital output D IN OUT R R COAXIAL 9V/1A OUT Pairing IN L OPTICAL M DC IN ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL Connect the RCA plug of the coaxial cableM to the RCA socket (digital output) of your audio source. Connect the RCA plug of the coaxial cableM to the COAXIAL IN input . Connecting the transmitter to a coaxial digital output E IN OUT R COAXIAL 9V/1A Pairing IN OUT L OPTICAL DC IN ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL N Connect the co
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Integrating the transmitter into an existing connection between devices To integrate the transmitter into an existing connection between your audio source and an additional device. By way of example of an amplifier as an additional device, this chapter describes how to integrate the trans- mitter into an existing connection. Pull out the plug of the audio cable from the desired input (“IN”) on the amplifier. IN OUT 5V/1A R COAXIAL IN OUT Pairing L OPTICAL DC I
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains UK AU/CN P O EU US IN OUT R COAXIAL 9V/1A OUT IN Pairing L OPTICAL DC IN ANALOG DIGITAL -LEVEL P Select a suitable country adapterO for your wall socket. Slide the country adapterO onto the power supply unitP until it locks into place. Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the socket. Plug the power supply unitP into a wall socket. The transmitter switches on. The ON LEDG and the COAXIAL LEDC light u
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Putting the RS 220 into operation Charging the BA 200 rechargeable batteries inside the headphones Charge the BA 200 rechargeable batteries for at least 16 hours prior to first time use. The operating time is up to 8 hours. 16h A H Place the headphones on the charging contactsA of the transmitter. The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The Battery LEDH lights up red. When the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, the Battery LEDH goes off. Always store the headphones on the headphon
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Using the RS 220 Using the RS 220 To switch the product on and to listen to your audio source, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps Page 1. Make sure that the rechargeable batteries are charged. 14 2. Switch your audio source on. – 3. Switch your transmitter on. 16 4. Switch your headphones on. 19 5. Select the desired audio source. 21 6. Put on the headphones. 15 7. Adjust the desired volume on the headphones. 23 Switching the transmitter on/off Switching the transmitter on Touch the Power
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Using the RS 220 Switching the loop through mode on/off In loop through mode, the signals are looped through from one device to another, even when the transmitter is switched off. To switch the loop through mode on: Touch the touch key for selecting the audio sourceE on the trans- mitter until the ANALOG LEDB, the COAXIAL LEDC and the OPTICAL LED D light up simultaneously for a moment. Switch the transmitter off. The ON LEDG lights up red, the transmitter is in loop through mode. To switch
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Using the RS 220 Switching the transmitter off Briefly touch the Power touch key F. All LEDs go off. The transmitter is –in standby mode when the ON LEDG is off or –in loop through mode when the ON LEDG lights up red. When the transmitter is switched on the next time, it selects the last set input. ON F To disconnect the transmitter from the mains: Pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. The transmitter is reset to the factory default settings. Please note that In this case, the head
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Using the RS 220 Switching the headphones on/off WARNING Danger of hearing damage! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to perma- nent hearing defects. Before putting the headphones on, set the volume to a low level. Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes. WARNING Interferences due to magnetic fields! The product generates stronger permanent magnetic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators (ICDs). Always ma
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Using the RS 220 Switching the headphones off Press and hold the On/Off button8 until the Power LED 9 goes off. The headphones switch off. ON 9 8 If there is no audio signal from the transmitter for more than 10 min- utes, the headphones automatically switch off. 20 | RS 220
