Clarion WH 105 Troubleshooting guide
OWNER'S MANUAL
AUTOMOTIVE
RF
STEREO
HEADPHONE
SYSTEM
,
WH105
clarion
INSTALLATION GUIDE
WARNING!
THE CLARION WH105
RF
HEADPHONES
ARE
DESIGNED
FOR LISTENING
TO
VIDEO OR AUDIO SOURCES FOR REAR
SEAT PASSENGERS
ONLY.
THIS PRODUCTIS
NOT
INTENDED FOR USE
BY
THE DRIVER
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION SINCE SUCH USE MAY
DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVER'S
SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SUCH USE MAY ALSO VIO-
LATE STATE
LAVY.
CLARION DISCLAIMS
ANY
LIABILITY FOR
ANY
BODILY
INJURY, INCLUDING FATALITIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
THAT MAY RESULT FROM
ANY
IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED
USES
OF
THIS PRODUCT.
ABOUTINSTALLA
nON
Installation
of
mobile audio and video components requires expe-
rience with avariety
of
mechanical and electrical procedures.
Even though this manual provides general installation and opera-
tion instructions for your new Clarion WH105 RF Headphones, it
does not show the exact installation methods for your particular
vehicle.
If
you do not have the required knowledge and experience to
sUC
w
cessfully complete the installation, we strongly recommend con-
sulting an authorized Clarion dealer about professional
installation options.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Description
of
Headphone Controls 3
Description
of
RF
Transmitter Box 4
RF
Transmitter Box Specifications 4
Battery Installation 5
Operation Description 5
Installation 6
Wiring Description "7
Mounting the RF Transmitter Box 7
Mounting the Antenna 7
Testing the Unit
."
7
FCC Statement 8
Introduction
The Clarion WH105
is
afull-featured, high-tech Wireless
Automotive RF Stereo Headphone System specifically cre-
ated for the mobile environment. The
WH1
05
frees you
from the tangle
of
headphone wires and lets you enjoy
music or TV audio without the clutter of cables.
To
ensure
the best performance
of
your system, please read this
manual carefully.
Additional
Headphones
The Clarion WH105 allows users to take full advantage of
the benefits of
RF
audio transmission and its ability to
operate multiple headphones from one single transmitter.
There is no need for V-adapters, complex installation, or
concerns over electrical overload. Additional headphones,
WH105H, are available through your local Clarion Audio
Dealer.
2
Special
Features
•Automatic Level Control prevents
input signal over loading.
•Uses RF transmission
•Adjustable Headphone Band
•Power Indicator LED
•Auto ON/OFF Micro Switch
•Independent Volume Controls
About
The
Manual
And
Warranty
To
start enjoying your new Clarion WH105 system, please
read all remaining instructions listed
in
this manual. Keep
all instructions for future reference.
This product is covered
by
alimited warranty (see the
enclosed warranty card). Save
the
sales
receipt
to
pro-
tect
your
purchase
and
aid
in
warranty
service.
Description
Of
Headphone Controls
RF
Headphones
1.
Battery Cover
Remove the cover and place 2Alkaline
AM
batteries
in
the
compartment
2.
Power ON/OFF Switch
Main power switch turns headphone power off to prevent
accidental micro switch activation during storage.
3.
Power LED Indicator
When illuminated, the headphones are fully functional. The
indicator will turn off when the headphones are removed or
when the power switch is turned off.
4. Variable Tuning Control
Allows user to adjust the noise and frequency for the desired
audio source signal.
5.
Volume Control
Allows user to set individual listening levels.
6.
Auto ON/OFF Micro Switch
Turns the headphones
ON
when placed on the user's head
and turns OFF the headphones when removed.
3
Description Of
RF
Transmitter Box
RF
Wireless Automotive Transmitter
i.Power
Input
2.RCA Plug (Left Channel)
3.RCA Plug (Right Channel)
4.Power ON/OFF Switch
5.Channel Select Switch (Channel
1,
Channel 2)
6.Antenna Cord
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RF
Transmitter Specifications
General Specifications
Power Requirement: 12 Vdc
Power Consumption: 1watt, Power
On
Frequency Response: 35-12KHz
Distortion: 0.8%-1.5%
Dimensions (W x L x H): 62 x103 x26mm
To
Accessory +
12V
4
Battery Installation
1.
Open the battery compartment by sliding the
cover towards the bottom
of
the Headphone.
2.
Place two (2) alkaline AAA batteries into the
battery compartment of the Headphone(s),
making sure that the battery polarity is correct.
3.
Snap the battery cover back into place.
Operation Description
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
TO
PREVENT
DAMAGE TO THE HEADPHONES OR YOUR EARS.
1.
Be sure batteries are properly installed
in
the
Headphones.
2.
Turn the Headphone volume nearly off before
turning on the power switch.
3.
Turn the Headphone power switch to the
ON
position.
4.
Adjust the Headphone volume to acomfortable
listening level.
(You
can adjust the audio source volume louder if
needed).
5
INSTALLATION
Precautions
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the WH105 RF
Transmitter or Headphones.
•If any unit should become wet, turn off all power and let your
authorzied Clarion Dealer clean
or
service the equipment.
DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR SERVICE THE RF
TRANSMITTER OR HEADPHONES. THE INTERNAL
PARTS ARE NOT USER-SERVICEABLE. DOING SO
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
•Do not drop or excessively
jar
the WH105 headpones.
•Do not use liquid cleaners on any surfaces. Only use asoft
(cotton or other non-static) cloth to wipe off fingerprints.
•Do not subject the unit to direct sunlight or
an
extremely hot
environment (e.g., closed windows on ahot summer
day,
direct path
of
heater vent, etc.)
•Avoid using the products under the following contitions:
-After extended parking on an extremely hot or cold day
-Near strong magnetic fields
-
In
an environment with excessive humidity, dust, or
vibration (e.g., off-road travel, etc.)
6
Wiring
•This unit operates on an automotive 12-volt negative ground
power source and requires additional mobile audio and video
components for proper operation.
•Before installation, disconnect the (-) negative lead from the
vehcile's battery.
•Attach the
RF
Transmitter to alocation near your A/V Source
with the provided adhesive tape.
•Connect the power and ground wire connectors
to
the 12Vdc
input. Connect black (-) wire to ground
of
the vehicle, and
red (+) wire to an accessory 12Vdc power source.
•Connect the audio input to alow-level output. With this
connection, only the volume control on the earphones needs
to
be
adjusted to control volume level.
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Wiring Description
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Mounting
The
Transmitter
•The transmitter box can be mounted virtually anywhere
in
the
vehicle.
•For optimum useage, mount away from vehicle computers,
vehicle wire harnesses or any other sources of noise.
•Mount the unit securely with the provided adhesive tape so
that the unit doesn't move around when the vehicle is
in
motion.
Mounting The Antenna
•Mount the antenna as straight and as high
in
the vehicle as
possible.
•Do not ground the antenna wire or allow the bare tip
of
the
antenna to touch metal.
•Do not cut the antenna or alter its length
in
any
way,
as
it
will
change the operating frequency.
•Do not wrap the antenna
aroL:lnd
the transmitter box.
•Do not coil the antenna along any existing vehicle harnesses.
Testing The Unit
•Make sure the unit
is
switched to
on
when testing.
•Test for noise and frequency by switching from Channel 1or 2
for the desired audio source signal.
NO
TE:
Remove headphones
and
lower the volume before
switching between channels.
The
signal on one channel may
be louder than the other, resulting
in
possible hearing damage.
7
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part
15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
in
an
automotive installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commun-
ications. However, there
is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in
aparticular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be verified by turning the unit off and on, the user
is
encouraged to consult the dealer
or
an
experienced radio/television technician for help.
8
PIN;
R90777V002
©2000 Clarion Sales Corporation
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AUDIOOBEYOND
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W.
Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena,
CA
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Rev.
0(09/00)
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