Insignia NS-HAWHP2 User manual

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5.8 GHz Digital Wireless
Stereo Headphones
NS-HAWHP2
USER GUIDE

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting up your system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Understanding indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintaining your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of high-quality Insignia 5.8 GHz
Wireless Stereo Headphones. This system represents the state of the art in
wireless headphone design, and gives you complete freedom while
enjoying your music or TV without the limitations of cables.
The system has a maximum transmission range of up to 32.8 feet (10 m).
You can use the docking station to recharge the headphones when they
are not in use.
The system can be used with your television or other audio components,
like your CD/DVD player, home theater system, or even audio output from
a computer or MP3 player.
This User Guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the best
performance from your Insignia Digital Wireless Stereo Headphones. Read
this guide carefully before installing your system, and then keep it handy
for quick reference.

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Safety information
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this system near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, power outlets, and the point where they exit from the system.
• Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this system during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the system has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the system, the system has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to
rain or moisture.
• The shock hazard marking and associated graphical symbol are provided
on the supplied AC adapter.
• The system shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects
filled with liquids should not be placed on the system.
• The AC plug or AC adapter is used as the disconnect device. The
disconnect device shall remain readily available.
• Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Batteries (battery pack and batteries installed) should not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.
• Do not place any conductive material on the docking station to avoid
short circuits involving the charging pins.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to rain
or moisture.

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Features
• High-Performance digital wireless audio with adjustable volume control.
• Strong Wireless Signal - 33 ft. (10 m) wireless range (maximum,
line-of-sight).
• Easy to Use - Easy setup, built-in rechargeable batteries with convenient
docking station.
Package contents
Examine the contents of the box for your digital wireless stereo
headphones. The box should contain:
Quick Start Guide
3.5 mm-to-RCA
adapter cable
RCA audio cable
Headphones and docking station
AC adapter
Note: The RCA audio and 3.5 mm-to-RCA adapter cables are
connected together in the box.

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Headphones
Item Description
1 Power/Pairing indicator (red/blue):
• Blue - blinks every second if the headphone and docking
station are paired.
• Blue and Red - blinks alternately if the headphone and docking
station are pairing.
• Red - blinks three times a minute if the headphone batteries
are low. Lights when the batteries are charging.
2 Headphone (power) button (on right earpiece). Press and release
to turn the headphones on. Press and hold (for more than two
seconds) to turn the headphones off.
3 Volume Up (+) button. Press to increase the volume.
4 Volume Down (–) button. Press to decrease the volume.
5 Input source button. Press to change audio sources.

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Docking station
Item Description
1 Charging indicator:
• Turns red when the headphones are charging.
• Turns green when the headphones are charged.
Pairing indicator (blue):
• Blinks every second if the headphones and docking station are paired.
• Blinks alternately blue and red if the headphones and docking station
are pairing.
2 Input source button. Press to switch between audio input sources.
3 RCA source indicator. Lights when the RCA input source is selected.
4 Headphones.
5 OPTICAL source indicator. Lights when the digital optical source is selected.

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Docking station back
Item Description
1AUDIO IN jacks (L and R). Connect a TV or other sound source to
these jacks.
2AUDIO OUT jacks (L and R). Optional. Connect to a stereo system or
other audio device.
3DIGITAL OPTICAL IN. Connect a digital optical cable to this jack.
4 DC 5V jack. Connect the AC adapter to this jack.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT

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Setting up your system
Step 1- Powering the docking station
• Connect one end of the AC adapter to the docking station’s DC IN jack and
the other end to a power outlet. The PAIRING indicator blinks blue while
it searches for a connection.
CAUTION:
• To avoid risk of fire and to prevent damage, only use the AC adapter supplied with
your wireless headphones. Make sure that the AC power outlet matches the AC
adapter’s 100-240V before making the connection.
NOTES:
•Standby mode: Press and hold Input Source for more than 10
seconds to put the docking station in standby mode.
•Normal mode: Press Input Source to turn on the docking station. The
indicators turn solid red while the headphones are charging.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
DC IN jack

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Step 2 - Charging the headphones
1Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the docking station and
the docking station’s LEDs (red, blue, or green round source button
and/or white source indicators) are active.
2Place the headphones onto the docking station. Make sure that the
headphone charging contacts and the docking station charging pins
make contact by aligning the arrows (as shown below) when you put
the headphones in the charging station.
• The docking station’s Charging indicator turns solid red to indicate
the headphones are charging. The headphones’ power/pairing
indicator also turns red.
• When the headphones are fully charged (up to two hours), the
docking station’s Charging indicator turns solid green. The
headphone LED turns off.
• When the headphone battery charge is low, the Power/Pairing
indicator on the headphones blinks red twice every minute. The
Power/Pairing indicator on the headphones turns solid red 30
minutes prior to the batteries being exhausted.
IMPORTANT: Before using the wireless headphones for the first time, make sure that
the batteries are fully charged, which can take up to four hours. The docking station’s
Charging indicator turns solid green when the batteries are fully charged.
NOTES:
• It can take up to two hours to charge the headphone batteries. When fully
charged, the headphone batteries will last up to ten hours with continuous use
(depending on the headphone volume level and distance from the docking
station.
• The headphones cannot be charged when the docking station is turned off.
• If the charge on the headphone batteries is low, the Power/Pairing indicator on the
headphones blinks red. You should charge the headphones.
• The headphones will automatically power off if the battery is not charged after
emitting a low-battery warning.
Charging pins Charging
indicator
Power/Pairing
indicator

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Step 3 - Connecting the headphone docking station
Look at the ports on your audio source device, such as a TV, stereo system,
home theater, smartphone, computer, or tablet to identify your audio OUT
ports. Choose the connection option below that fits your audio source
device.
NOTE: Do not connect the RCA cables to the AV jacks on the back of your TV. AV jacks
are for video and audio INPUT, not audio OUTPUT.
Jack type on
audio source Cable When to use
Digital OPTICAL
cable (not
included)
If your audio source device has a digital
optical OUTPUT port, see “Option A -
Digital OPTICAL connection” on page 11
for connection instructions.
RCA cable
(included)
If your audio source device has red and
white audio OUTPUT ports (do not
connect to audio INPUT ports), see
“Option B - RCA connection”on page 12
for connection instructions.
OR
If your audio source device only has one
audio output, but you want to connect it
to both the docking station and a stereo
system, see “Option D - Multiple
Connections (Optional)”on page 14 for
connection instructions.
If your audio source has a 3.5 mm
headphone jack, see “Option C - 3.5 mm
connection” on page 13 for connection
instructions.
CAUTION: Turn off or unplug all devices while you are making connections.

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Option A - Digital OPTICAL connection
1Connect one end of a digital optical cable (not included) into the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN port on the docking station.
2Plug the other end of the digital optical cable into the digital optical
output port on a TV, stereo system, home theater, or other audio
source.
3Press (input source) on the headphones or dock to change the
input to OPTICAL. The OPTICAL source indicator on the base lights
white.
Note: You cannot change the input source while the headphones are
on the dock.
TIP: To activate the Optical output on your TV, you may need to change the audio
output settings. Refer to your TV’s user guide for more information.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Television
Optical audio cable
Headphone docking station

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Option B - RCA connection
1Connect one end of the RCA cable to the red and white AUDIO IN
ports on the docking station.
2Connect the other end into the red and white AUDIO OUT ports on
your audio source device.
3Press (input source) on the headphones or dock to change the
input to RCA. The RCA source indicator on the base lights white.
Note: You cannot change the input source while the headphones are
on the dock.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Television
RCA audio
cable
Headphone docking station
Stereo or
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Option C - 3.5 mm connection
1Plug one end of the RCA cable (included) into the AUDIO IN ports on
the docking station, red to red and white to white.
2Connect the other end of the RCA cable into the red and white
connectors on the 3.5 mm-to-RCA adapter cable (included).
3Connect the 3.5 mm end of the 3.5 mm-to-RCA adapter cable into the
3.5 mm headphone jack on your audio source.
4Press (input source) on the headphones or dock to change the
input to RCA. The RCA source indicator on the base lights white.
Note: You cannot change the input source while the headphones are
on the dock.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Headphone docking station
RCA audio cable
3.5 mm to RCA cable
adapter
Various audio sources

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Option D - Multiple Connections (Optional)
If your audio source device (a TV in the example shown) only has one
audio output, but you want to connect it to both the docking station and
a stereo system or home theater, do this.
1Connect one end of the RCA cable (included) to the red and white
AUDIO IN ports on the docking station.
2Connect the other end into the red and white audio out ports on your
audio source device.
3Connect one end of another RCA cable (not included) to the red and
white AUDIO OUT ports on the docking station.
4Connect the other end into the red and white audio in ports on your
stereo system or home theater. The audio should now play through
your home theater speakers (check the manual for your home theater
system to activate its RCA inputs).
5Press (input source) on the headphones or dock to change the
input to RCA. The source indicator on the base lights white to show
which source is selected.
NOTE: Use the 3.5mm-to-RCA cable adapter to connect to a headphone
jack, if necessary.
Note: You cannot change the input source while the headphones are on
the dock.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
Television
RCA audio cable
Headphone docking station
Stereo or home theater
RCA audio cable
Note: Your setup
may differ from the
example shown.

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Using your system
Turning on and pairing the system
1The docking station is turned on by plugging in the AC adapter. The
Power/Pairing indicator on the docking station blinks (blue).
2To turn on your headphones:
• Press and hold (power) on the right earpiece for two seconds.
OR
• If the headphones are on the base, lift them off.
The Power/Pairing indicator on headphone lights solid blue.
3When the Power/Pairing indicator on the headphones and the
Pairing indicator on the docking station both light solid blue, an
active link is established between the headphones and the docking
station. The system is now on and ready to use.
NOTE: Autopairing takes 5-20 seconds.
Power/pairing
indicator
Power/pairing
button
Power/pairing
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If the power indicators on the headphones and docking station
continue to blink once a second, they are no longer paired to each
other. If this happens, follow these steps:
• Make sure that the headphones and docking station are within
range of each other (ideally in the same room).
• Turn off the headphones and unplug the docking station.
• Turn on the headphones and plug in the docking station. The blue
LED on the headphones and docking station will blink every five
seconds when paired.
Listening to your headphones
1Turn on the headphones and docking station. Make sure that your
docking station and headphones are paired. See “Turning on and
pairing the system”on page 15.
2Set the headphone volume level to the minimum.
3Put your headphones on your head. Adjust the fit until you feel
comfortable.
4Turn on your audio source (such as a TV or stereo system) and begin
playback. You may need to turn up the volume on your audio source
to hear playback.
5Adjust the headphone volume to your normal listening level.
NOTE: If the charge on the headphone batteries is low, the Power/Pairing indicator on
the headphones blinks red (three times a minute) and beeps (twice a minute). When
this happens, you should charge the headphones. For instructions, see “Using your
system“ on page 15.
CAUTION: Continuous use at high volume may permanently damage your hearing.
NOTES:
• If the system is connected to a TV, you may want to turn off the TV sound to
prevent hearing sound from the TV speakers. Refer to your TV manual.
• If the docking station does not have audio input for more than 15 minutes, the
headphones will power off automatically.
• If the headphones are unpaired from the docking station for more than 15
minutes, the headphones will power off automatically.

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Turning off the system
1Press and hold (more than two seconds) the (power) button on the
headphones.
2Disconnect the AC power adapter to turn off the docking station.
Understanding indicator lights
Maintaining your system
With the docking station unplugged and the headphones turned off, use
a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water.
Dry the device immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Do not use
abrasive cloth, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they
may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
NOTE: It’s important to turn the headphones off when not in use to conserve the
battery. OR, if you prefer, you can leave them on as long as they are placed in the
docking station.
LED Behavior Description
Solid blue The headphones are paired to the dock.
Blinks blue Searching for a connection.
Solid red The headphones are charging.
Solid green The headphones are fully charged.
LED off Headphones’power/pairing LED:
• If not on the dock, the headphones are
turned off, or
• If on the dock, the headphones are fully
charged.
Dock charging LED:
• The headphones are turned off and not
on the dock, or
• The dock is not connected to power.
Solid white An input source is selected (RCA or OPTICAL).
Note: You must remove the headphones from
the dock to select a source.
Headphones’LED blinks red 3
times every minute
The headphones’battery is low. Place your
headphones on the dock to charge.

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Troubleshooting
Check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
Problem Solution
No power • Make sure that the batteries have been charged.
• Try power cycling the docking station by
unplugging it and plugging it back in.
• Try another power outlet.
My headphones are not
charging
• Make sure that the headphone’s charging contacts
and the docking station’s charging pins make
contact. You might have to rock them back and
forth to make a good connection. The docking
station Charging indicator turns red to indicate the
headphones are charging.
There is no sound • Check the volume level of the headphones or audio
sources connected to the docking station.
• Make sure that all of the cables are connected
correctly and that the cables are not connected to
the AV input jacks on your TV, or the AV Output
jacks of the docking station.
• Make sure that your source device is turned on.
• Make sure that the Power/Pairing indicators of the
headphones and Pairing indicator on the docking
station are blinking blue (every five seconds), see
“Turning on and pairing the system”on page 15.
• Make sure that the audio source has internal/
external speaker settings that allow the internal
speakers to be turned off and for the sound to be
heard from the external source (your headphones).
• Make sure that your audio source is not set to Mute.
• To maximize your volume level through the system,
make sure that your audio source (for example, a TV
or MP3 player) has its volume turned up to at least
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There is sound
interference
• Move the docking station slowly to find the best
reception position for your headphones.
• Shorten the distance between your headphones
and the docking station. The maximum distance is
33 feet (10 m), but walls and other obstructions will
limit this distance.
• Make sure that all of the cables are connected
correctly.
• It is possible that other devices like cordless
phones, microwaves, or wireless routers may be
causing interference. Try turning one device off at a
time to determine which device is causing
interference.
• If your cordless phone or wireless router is causing
interference, try changing the channel it is using.
Also, try moving the docking station away from all
WiFi routers, cordless phones, cell phones, Smart
TVs, and microwave ovens. Refer to your device’s
owner manual.
There is sound coming
from the audio source
• Turn off the internal speakers of your audio sound
source. Contact the manufacturer of the audio
sound source, such as your TV, for support.
No communication
between the
headphones and
docking station
• Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the
docking station.
• Make sure the headphone batteries are charged.
• Make sure that the Power/Pairing indicator on the
headphones and Pairing indicator on the docking
station are on. If they are lit solidly blue, a
communication link has been successfully
established between the system. If they are
blinking on one or both devices, see “Turning on
and pairing the system” on page 15.
Problem Solution

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Specifications
Cannot pair the
headphones
• Shorten the distance between the docking station
and your headphones.
• Make sure that the docking station is in pairing
mode. Press and hold the pairing button for five
seconds to re-enter pairing mode.
• Turn on the docking station, then place the
headphones onto the station. They will enter
autopairing mode (this may take 2-20 seconds).
Tip: If the power indicators on the headphones and docking
station continue to blink after 20 seconds, they are no longer
paired to each other. If this happens, follow these steps:
1 Make sure that the headphones and docking station
are within range of each other (ideally in the same
room).
2 Turn off the headphones and the docking station.
3 Turn on both the headphones and the docking
station. The lights will initially blink, then they light
solid blue when connected.
Headphone dimensions
(H x W x D)
7.5 x 3.0 x 6.7 in. (191.2 x 76.8 x 171.2 mm
Docking station
dimensions (H x W x D)
8.5 x 3.8 x 4.7 in. (214.7 x 96.5 x 119.9 mm)
Input AC 100-240V~ 50/60 Hz 0.3 A
Output 5V, 500mA
Battery life Up to 10 hours
Range 33 feet (10 m)
Charging time 2 hours
Audio resolution 48 Khz @ 24 bits
Audio Source Ports Analog: RCA
Digital: Optical PCM (does not support DTS and
Dolby Audio)
Problem Solution