Sennheiser RS 2000 User manual

RS 2000
RS 2000
Wireless TV headphones
Instruction manual

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Contents
Important safety instructions ...................................................................... 3
Package contents ........................................................................................... 6
Product overview ........................................................................................... 7
Putting the RS 2000 into operation ............................................................ 9
Setting up the transmitter .......................................................................... 9
Connecting the transmitter to an audio source .................................... 10
Connecting the transmitter to the power supply system ................... 13
Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery ..................... 14
Using the RS 2000 ........................................................................................ 15
Switching the wireless headphone system on ...................................... 15
Switching the wireless headphone system off ...................................... 16
Wearing the stethoset receiver ................................................................ 17
Adjusting the volume ................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the balance ................................................................................. 18
Cleaning and maintaining the RS 2000 .................................................... 19
Replacing the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery .................... 20
Using additional functions ......................................................................... 21
Pairing one or several stethoset receivers with the transmitter ....... 21
Charging the rechargeable battery using the MCA 800 charging
adapter .......................................................................................................... 22
If a problem occurs ... ................................................................................... 23
Leaving the range of the transmitter ...................................................... 24
Specifications ................................................................................................ 25
Manufacturer Declarations ......................................................................... 27

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
왘Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before
using the product.
왘Always include this instruction manual when passing the prod-
uct on to third parties.
왘Do not use an obviously defective product.
왘Only use the product in environments where wireless 2.4 GHz
transmission is permitted.
Preventing damage to health and accidents
왘These headphones allow you to set higher volumes than conven-
tional headphones. Protect your hearing from high volume lev-
els.
Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are
used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser
headphones sound exceptionally good and provide clear speech
intelligibility at low and medium volume levels.
왘To prevent hearing damage, set the volume to a low level before
passing the product on to third parties.
왘Do not use the product in an environment that requires your spe-
cial attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).
왘Always keep the headphones/MCA 800 charging adapter at
least 3.94" (10 cm) from cardiac pacemakers or implanted
defibrillators. The headphones/MCA 800 charging adapter con-
tain/s magnets that generate a magnetic field which could cause
interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrilla-
tors.
왘Do not use the product near water. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
왘Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach
of children and pets to prevent accidents and choking hazards.
왘Only use the power supply units supplied by Sennheiser.
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions
왘Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme
temperatures to avoid corrosion or deformation. The normal
operating temperature is from 5 to 40 °C/41 to 104 °F.
왘Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free envi-
ronment.
왘Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power.
왘Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the product from the power source,
– during lightning storms or
– when not using the product for long periods of time.

Important safety instructions
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왘Always ensure that the power supply unit is
– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
– properly plugged into the wall socket,
– only operated within the permissible temperature range,
– not exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in
order to prevent heat accumulation.
왘Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmit-
ter, which could stain your furniture. You should therefore place
the transmitter on a non-slip pad to avoid potential staining of
furniture.
왘Do not operate the product near heat sources.
왘Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
왘Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or rec-
ommended by Sennheiser.
Safety instructions for lithium polymer
rechargeable batteries
WARNING
If abused or misused, the standard/rechargeable batteries may
leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of
•explosion,
• fire development,
•heatgeneration,
• smoke or gas development.
Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after
use.
Do not charge a product with a built-in rechargeable
battery if the product is obviously defective.
Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers
recommended by Sennheiser.
Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient
temperatures between 5 to 40 °C/41 to 104 °F.
When not using rechargeable batteries for extended
periods of time, charge them regularly (about every three
months).
Do not heat above 70 °C/158 °F, e.g. do not expose to
sunlight or throw into a fire.
Dispose of batteries/rechargeable batteries at special
collection points or return them to your specialist dealer.

Important safety instructions
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Intended use/Liability
This wireless TV headphone system is suitable for use with TV sets,
hi-fi systems, and home cinema systems and can be connected to an
analog audio source.
This product is intended for private domestic use only. It is not suit-
able for commercial use. This product is also not intended to be used
with portable audio devices.
It is considered improper use when the product is used for any appli-
cation not named in the corresponding product documentation.
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse
or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories.
Before putting into operation, please observe the respective coun-
try-specific regulations.

Package contents
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Package contents
RR 2000 stethoset receiver with
built-in rechargeable battery
TR 2000 transmitter with charging station
NT 5-10AW power supply unit with
multi-country adapters (EU, UK, US, AU)
Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 1.5 m
Safety guide
Quick guide
The instruction manual can be downloaded as a
PDF file at www.sennheiser.com/download.
A list of accessories can be found on the RS 2000 product page
at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact
your Sennheiser partner. To find a Sennheiser partner in your
country, search at www.sennheiser.com.
Safety Guide
Quick Guide
Instruction
Manual

Product overview
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Product overview
Overview of the RR 2000 stethoset receiver
1Ear pads, replaceable
2Ear bows with on/off function
3Volume buttons
+and –
4 Receiver status LED
(see below)
5 Balance buttons for the right
and left ear
6Rmarking for the right ear
and Lmarking for the left ear
7Built-in rechargeable battery
8Charging contacts
Receiver status LED The stethoset receiver ...
... is switched off.
... is connected to the transmitter.
... is connected to the transmitter, the
rechargeable battery is almost empty.
... is not connected to the transmitter or
cannot connect to the transmitter.
... is not connected to the transmitter or
cannot connect to the transmitter, the
rechargeable battery is almost empty.
2
6
1
3
7
8
4
5
5
On
Off
1s1s
1s1s

Product overview
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Overview of the TR 2000 transmitter
1 Battery LED
(see page14)
2 Transmitter status LED
(see below)
3Charging contacts for
stethoset receiver with
holding magnets
4Charging compartment for
stethoset receiver
5DC 5V 1A socket for the power
supply unit, marked yellow
6Analog 3.5 mm In analog
audio input (3.5 mm jack
socket), marked blue
Transmitter status LED The transmitter...
... is in standby mode.
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected.
4
3
2
1
6
5
1A

Putting the RS 2000 into operation
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Putting the RS 2000 into operation
Setting up the transmitter
왘Choose a suitable place near your sound source.
왘Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room
by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.
왘Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf
bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the
transmitter’s range.

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Connecting the transmitter to an audio source
You can connect the transmitter to an analog audio source (e.g. a TV
or a stereo hi-fi system).
왘Switch your audio sources off before connecting the transmitter.
왘Check the connection possibilities of your audio source (audio
output, usually marked “OUT”).
왘Select the corresponding connection cable and, if necessary, a
suitable adapter
왘To connect the transmitter to your audio source, refer to the con-
nection diagram suitable for your audio source (see the follow-
ing chapters). Follow the color codings on the transmitter and on
the cables.
You can also refer to the beginner’s video guides on how to
connect your digital wireless headphone system to a TV:
www.sennheiser.com/how-to-videos.
Connection possibilities of
the audio source
Color coding
on the
transmitter
Connection cable Page
3.5 mm jack
socket (analog) Stereo audio cable 11
RCA (analog)
Stereo audio cable with RCA adapter
(3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA plugs;
optional accessory)
12
SCART (analog)
Stereo audio cable with SCART
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
SCART connector; optional
accessory)
12
A
B
C
Accessories and adapters are available from your local Senn-
heiser partner.

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Connection possibility A: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog)
왘Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue Analog 3.5 mm In
audio input (3.5 mm jack socket) of the transmitter and to the
3.5 mm headphone socket of your audio source.
If the headphones socket on your audio source is a 6.3 mm/¼" jack
socket, you require an adapter (3.5 mm jack plug to 6.3 mm/¼" jack
plug, optional accessory) for the supplied 3.5 mm stereo audio
cable.
Some TV models mute the loudspeakers when you connect the
transmitter to the 3.5 mm headphone socket. Other TV models have
their own menu for adjusting the volume of the headphone socket.
Check the menu of your TV for information on how to deactivate the
muting function or adjust the volume. Alternatively, connect the TV
and the transmitter using a different connection possibility (B or C).
A
Adjust the volume of the headphone socket on your TV/audio
source to at least a medium level.
This improves the quality of wireless audio transmission. For
detailed information, please refer to the instruction manual of
your TV/audio source.
PHONES
TV VOLUME
Analog Audio
1A

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Connection possibility B: RCA sockets (analog)
왘Plug the RCA adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
왘Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of
the transmitter.
왘Connect the RCA connectors to the RCA sockets (mostly labeled
“AUDIO OUT” or ) of your audio source. Connect the red con-
nector to the red RCA socket and the white connector to the
white or black RCA socket.
* optional accessory
Connection possibility C: SCART socket (analog)
왘Plug the SCART adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
왘Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of
the transmitter.
왘Connect the SCART connector to the SCART socket (mostly
labeled or ) of your audio source.
* optional accessory
B
Analog Audio
AUDIO OUT
LR
*
1A
C
Analog Audio
*
1A

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Connecting the transmitter to the power supply
system
1Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the yellow
socket of the transmitter.
2Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power
supply unit until it clicks audibly into place.
3Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket.
The transmitter is in standby mode.
US
EU
UK
AU
2
1
3
Power
1A
1A

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Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable
battery
A complete charging cycle takes about 3 hours. Before using the
receiver for the first time, charge its rechargeable battery for a com-
plete charging cycle without interruption.
When the rechargeable battery is almost empty, the
Receiver status
LED lights up red. The stethoset receiver switches off after a few
minutes.
왘Place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging com-
partment so that the volume buttons face upwards. The ste-
thoset receiver is magnetically oriented to the correct position.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches off and the
Bat-
tery
LED on the transmitter lights up red. When the recharge-
able battery is fully charged, the
Battery LED goes off.
If the
Battery LED on the transmitter flashes red, a charging
error/battery error has occurred. In this case, remove the stethoset
receiver from the transmitter’s charging compartment. More infor-
mation on the rechargeable battery can be found on page 20.
3 h
100 %
Always store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s
charging compartment to ensure that it is fully charged when
needed. The intelligent battery charging technology prevents
overcharging.
3 h
100 %
O

Using the RS 2000
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Using the RS 2000
Switching the wireless headphone system on
1Switch your audio source on.
If the transmitter is connected to the headphone socket (see
page 11) of your TV/audio source, adjust the volume of the
headphone socket on your TV/audio source to at least a medium
level.
2Take the stethoset receiver out of the transmitter’s charging
compartment and pull the ear bows apart so that you can put the
receiver on.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches on when you pull
the ear bows apart. The
Receiver status LED lights up green. The
transmitter automatically switches on and the
Transmitter sta-
tus
LED lights up green. The audio transmission starts.
WARNING
Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes!
This stethoset receiver allows you to set higher volumes than con-
ventional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing
damage.
왘Before putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on the
receiver to a low level.
왘Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended peri-
ods of time.
Vol +
Vol -
VOLUME
ON
ON
2
1

Using the RS 2000
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Switching the wireless headphone system off
왘Take the stethoset receiver off so that the ear bows fold inwards.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches off after 3 sec-
onds. The
Receiver status LED goes off. The transmitter auto-
matically switches off (standby) when there is no stethoset
receiver connected. The
Transmitter status LED goes off.
왘Always store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s charging
compartment to ensure that it is fully charged when needed.
The charging process starts (see page 14).
* LED goes off
To disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system (e.g.
when you are on holiday):
왘Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket.
OFF

Using the RS 2000
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Wearing the stethoset receiver
왘Wear the stethoset receiver so that it hangs freely from your
ears and rests lightly on your chest. When putting the stethoset
receiver on, observe the L(left) and R(right) markings on the
rear of the ear bows. The volume buttons face away from your
body to facilitate ease of use.
왘Wear the stethoset receiver so that
– the ear pads are positioned just in front of your ear canals.
– you feel a gentle pressure on your ears. The ear pads adapt to
your ear form. If you find the ear pads uncomfortable, try other
ear pads. Ear pads in different materials and forms are avail-
able as optional accessories from your Sennheiser partner.
– the stethoset receiver hangs freely from your ears and rests
lightly on your chest.
Adjusting the volume
왘Press the volume button +or the volume button –until the
volume is adjusted to a comfortable level.
Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are available
from your Sennheiser partner.
WARNING
Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes!
왘Before putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on the
receiver to a low level.
왘Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended peri-
ods of time.
Vol +
Vol -
VOLUME
VOLUME

Using the RS 2000
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Adjusting the balance
The Balance buttons allow for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust
the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears.
왘Press the Balance button on the right or left hand side to gradu-
ally increase or reduce the volume for your right or left ear.
To reset the balance setting to the middle setting:
왘Simultaneously press the Balance buttons on the right and left
hand side of the stethoset receiver.

Cleaning and maintaining the RS 2000
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Cleaning and maintaining the RS 2000
To clean the wireless headphone system:
왘Switch your wireless headphone system off and disconnect the
transmitter from the socket before cleaning.
왘Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
왘Clean the charging contacts on the stethoset receiver and in the
charging compartment from time to time using e.g. a cotton
swab.
To clean the ear pads:
왘Carefully remove the ear pads from the stethoset receiver.
왘Clean the ear pads with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
왘Dry the ear pads.
왘Put the ear pads back on the stethoset receiver.
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.
왘Keep all liquids far away from the product.
왘Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace your ear pads from
time to time. Spare ear pads in different materials and forms
are available from your Sennheiser partner.

Cleaning and maintaining the RS 2000
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Replacing the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable
battery
The BAP 800 rechargeable battery of the stethoset receiver is com-
pactly built into the receiver housing and does not have to be
replaced or removed.
However, if the operating time of the stethoset receiver decreases
drastically or if a charging error is displayed during charging (see
page 14), the rechargeable battery may be exhausted or defective
and has to be replaced.
Outside the warranty period, the rechargeable batteries may be
replaced or removed by any qualified service center in an appropri-
ate manner. Instructions on how to replace or remove the batteries
for qualified service centers are available from the Sennheiser ser-
vice partner.
You need suitable tools for replacement. We therefore recommend
to have the rechargeable battery replaced by your Sennheiser ser-
vice partner. To find a Sennheiser service partner in your country,
search at www.sennheiser.com.
CAUTION
Danger of damage to the product!
During the warranty period, the rechargeable batteries must only
be replaced by an authorized Sennheiser service partner, otherwise
the warranty will be null and void.
왘Contact your Sennheiser service partner if the rechargeable bat-
teries need to be replaced or removed.