RS 195 Digital Wireless Headphone System Instruction Manual
Contents Contents Important safety information ...................................................................... 2 The RS 195 digital wireless headphone system ........................................ 4 Package includes ............................................................................................ 5 Product overview ........................................................................................... Overview of the HDR 195 headphones ...............................................
Important safety information Important safety information 왘 Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. 왘 Always include this instruction manual 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 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 195 digital wireless headphone system The RS 195 digital wireless headphone system The RS 195 is your personal hearing and ultimate audio companion, providing you with all of the unparalleled sound quality, ease of use and wearing comfort that you expect from a Sennheiser product.
Package includes Package includes HDR 195 headphones TR 195 transmitter Power supply unit with multi-country adapters (EU, UK, US, AU) Low self-discharge NiMH rechargeable batteries, AAA size Optical digital cable, 1.5 m Stereo audio cable with 3.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the HDR 195 headphones 2 1 3 8 9 7 6 4 1 Headband 6 Volume – button 2 Charging contacts 7 MODE button for personal hearing 3 Ear pads 4 Ear cups/Battery compartments 5 Volume + button 6 | RS 195 5 8 HDR status LED 9 HDR power button
Product overview Overview of the TR 195 transmitter 7 6 5 4 8 3 9 2 0 1 A 1 TR status LED 7 Charging contacts 2 BAL control for adjusting the balance 8 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Digital optical audio input 3 A-G rotary switch 9 AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch, for selecting the hearing profile for digital or analog audio input selection 4 LEDs for personal hearing, indicating the selected sound 0 ANALOG 3.5 mm IN analog optimization audio input (3.5 mm jack) 5 MODE button for personal hearing A DC 9V 0.
Product overview Overview of LED indicators 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. LED indicators on the headphones 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.
Product overview Personal hearing LED Meaning Personal hearing is switched off and the selected hearing profile is deactivated; the sound from the audio source is reproduced unchanged (normal hearing). If all three LEDs flash three times, more than one pair of headphones is connected to the transmitter. Switch off the other headphones in order to activate personal hearing. 3 TR status LED Meaning The transmitter is connected to the AC wall outlet. 1s The transmitter is in standby mode.
Putting the RS 195 into operation Putting the RS 195 into operation Setting up the transmitter 왘 Choose a suitable place near your audio source. 왘 Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the 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 transmission range of the transmitter.
Putting the RS 195 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an audio source You can simultaneously connect 2 different audio sources (e.g. a TV and a stereo hi-fi system) to the transmitter. The transmitter features a digital as well as an analog audio input. If you connect 2 audio sources, you can toggle between them using the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch (see page 21). 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.
Putting the RS 195 into operation A Connection option A: Optical (digital) To achieve the best possible listening experience, we recommend that you connect your RS 195 headphone system to your home cinema or hi-fi system using the supplied optical digital cable. Your wireless headphone system allows digital audio streaming using only PCM audio output from devices connected through the optical digital input DIGITAL OPTICAL IN.
Putting the RS 195 into operation B Connection option B: 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 (A or C). 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 195 into operation C Connection option C: RCA (analog) 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 plugs 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 195 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 195 into operation Inserting or replacing 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 195 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 195 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.
Using your RS 195 headphone system Using your RS 195 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 and before toggling between your audio inputs, adjust the volume on the headphones to a low level. Toggling between different inputs may cause an enormous volume jumps that can damage your hearing.
Using your RS 195 headphone system Selecting an audio input If both analog and digital audio inputs are connected to different audio sources, the headphone system enables you to toggle between the two inputs. 왘 Push the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch up to listen to an audio source connected to the digital optical input (see page 13). 왘 Push the AUDIO INPUT SELECTION switch down to listen to an audio source connected to the analog input (see page 14 and 15).
Using your RS 195 headphone system Adjusting the balance The balance control (BAL) allows for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. 왘 Turn the BAL control on the transmitter to the right (R) or to the left (L) to increase or reduce the volume for your right or left ear. L R L R L R To reset the balance setting: 왘 Turn the BAL control to the middle position so that its position marker points vertically upwards.
Using your RS 195 headphone system Activating/deactivating “personal hearing” You can use your RS 195 in two different ways: • as a hearing-enhancing headphone system (“personal hearing”) • as a conventional headphone system (“normal hearing”) With “personal hearing” activated, you can use the headphone system to enhance your hearing.
Using your RS 195 headphone system “Personal hearing” – Selecting a hearing profile for hearing enhancement To select the personal hearing profile that best suits you, proceed as follows: 1 Switch on your audio source and select a program where speech is foregrounded. This will facilitate the accurate adjustment of the hearing profile. ON 2 Use the BAL control to adjust the balance (see page 22).
Using your RS 195 headphone system “Personal hearing” – Selecting additional sound optimization options for speech or music listening Besides the hearing profiles A-G, you can select additional sound optimization options for speech or music listening. 왘 Press the MODE button on the transmitter or on the headphones repeatedly until the additional sound optimization option is activated.
Using your RS 195 headphone system 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 pair settings 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 195 transmitter.
Using your RS 195 headphone system 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 HDR 191 HDR 191 2s B 왘 Place the headphones on the headphones holder of the transmitter.
Cleaning and maintaining the RS 195 Cleaning and maintaining the RS 195 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. 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 No sound Possible cause Possible solutions Page Headphones are switched off. Switch the headphones on. 20 No power connection. Check the connection of the power supply 16 unit. 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Sound is distorted Possible cause Possible solutions Page Signal of the audio source is distorted. Reduce the volume of the audio source. – Headphone volume is adjusted too high. Reduce the volume on the headphones. 21 Volume of the analog audio source is Decrease the volume of the analog audio – adjusted too high. source at least to a medium volume level. Hearing profiles cannot be activated. More than one pair of headphones is The LEDs for connected to the transmitter.
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. If you re-enter the transmission range within 5 minutes, the connection is automatically re-established.
Specifications Specifications RS 195 headphone system Carrier frequency 2.40 to 2.48 GHz Modulation 8-FSK Digital SNR Analog input: typ. 85 dBA at 1 Vrms Digital input: > 90 dBA RF output power max. 10 dBm Class 1 Transmission range up to 100 m/328 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 195 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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