Sennheiser MX W1 User manual

Contents
Important safety instructions 2
MX W1 digital wireless earphone system 4
Delivery includes 4
Product overview 5
LED indications of the devices 6
Putting the MX W1 into operation 6
Charging the MX W1 6
Associating
the earphones to the transmitter (Pairing) 9
Setting up your
MX W1 for usage 12
Using the MX W1 14
Switching the earphones on/off 14
Switching the transmitter on/off 15
Putting
on the earphones 16
(are and maintenance 17
Get the most out of your Sennheiser MX Wl! 19
Troubleshooting 20
Accessories and spare parts
22
Specifications 23
Ma nufacturer declarations 24
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Important safety instructions
The MX Wl has been manufactured according to the accepted rules
of safety and current technology. However, there is still adanger of
damage to equipment if the following general safety instructions
are not complied with.
•
Please read these instructions for use carefully and completely
before using the devices.
•Make these instructions for
use easily accessible to all users at all
times. Always include these instructions for
use when passing
the devices
on to third parties.
•
Do not use the devices in situations which require special
attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).
•Always keep the devices dryand do notexpose them
to extreme
temperatures (normal operating temperatures: 0
O( to 40 O().
• Use the devices with care and store them in aclean, dust-free
environment.
•Switch
off the devices after use to conserve battery power.
Remove the batteries if the earphones will not be used for
extended periods
of time.
•
Do not listen to high volume levels for long periods of time as
this can lead to permanent hearing defects. Set the volume of
the connected audio device to the minimum before switching
the earphones
on. Then increase the volume to the lowest
comfortable volume.
•
Use only the Sennheiser supplied MX Wl charging cable and
power supply unit. Never
use the power supply unit for purposes
other than stated in this instruction manual.
Intended use of the devices
Appropriate use of the devices includes:
•having read and understood these instructions, especially the
section "Important safety instructions",
•using the devices within
the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
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Safety instructions for lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries
If abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme
cases, they may even present a
,A, •heat hazard •explosion hazard
,m;· fire hazard •smoke and gas hazard
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for
damage arising from abuse or misuse.
~ Keep away from ~
'61' children. ~ Observe correct polarity.
Do not heat above WSwitch rechargeable battery-
70°C/158°F, e.g. do .. powered devices off after
not expose to use.
sunlight or throw into ... Remove rechargeable
afire. Mbatteries when
the unit is not
® ~~~~~~~pose to ~i~~.for extended periods of
&Only charge rechargeable
@mbatteries
with the
_~./ Do not short-circuit. WiI appropriate Sennheiser
chargers.
~ Do not mutilate or ~ When not using rechargeable
~ dismantle. batteries for extended
Do not get fully periods of time, charge them
charged
but regularly (about every three
unpacked months).
rechargeable .
~ Only charge rechargeable
batteries mixed up.
E:D' batteries at ambient
- C£l use defective and 40°C.
rechargeable ,Immediately remove
batteries. rechargeable batteries from
'
Only
use rechargeable •obviously defective devices.
batteries 6Dispose
of rechargeable
•recommended by
~ batteries at special collection
Sennheiser. points or return them
to your
specialist dealer.
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MX Wl digital wireless earphone system
Thank you for purchasing MX W1 -Sennheiser's completely
digital wireless earphone system.
We trust that you will enjoy
using
it and that it will satisfy your expectations.
The MX W1 is simple to operate. These instructions for use have
been designed
to help you getstarted. Please take some time to
read them carefully so as to ensure your utmost listening
pleasure.
Enjoy your new
MX W1!
Delivery includes
1 MX W1-T transmitter
2 MX W1-R earphones (left/right) inc!.
-earpads (1 pair, foam)
-
twist-to-fit pads (3 pairs: size S/M/L)
1
MX W1-C docking station
1carrying
case
1elastic fabric strap
4rubber bands (2 x5/2 x L)
1charging cable with USB plug
1power supply
unit PSC03R-OSO
with 4country adaptors (US/UK/EU/ AU)
1instructions for use
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Product overview
Earphones
Trans itter
Twist-to-fit pad
Speaker
e LED (orange/blue)
~ Operation/pairing button of
the earphone
2.5 mm charging jack
Battery compartment
Operation/pairing button
of
the transmitter
: Reset button
LED (orange/blue)
2.5 mm charging jack
Connecting cable
with
3.5 mm stereo jack plug
'1) Dowel pin
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Docking station
oCharging compartment for
earphones
Charging plugs
for
earphones (inside the
charging compartment)
LED (orange/red)
Charging
button
2.5 mm charging jack
LED indications of the devices
orange Charging of adevice (see following chapter)
Docking station: Battery capacity <5%
red Charging ofthe docking station (see following chapter)
blue
Associating the earphones tothe transmitter (see page 9)
Switching the devices on/off (see page 14)
Transmitter/earphones: Battery capacity <5%
Putting the MX Wl into operation
Charging the MX Wl
Charge the rechargeable batteries of all MX Wi devices for
3hours before first use.
When
the battery is almostflat, the LEOs and flash blue or
the LED flashes orange. You then have to charge the device.
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Charging the devices
CAUTION!
Danger of damage to the USB interface!
The
USB interface ~ of your computer can be
damaged if you connect the docking station
using
the charging cable ti). This can lead to an
overload of the USB interface.
~ Only charge the docking station using the
power supply unit t11).
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To charge the devices (simultaneously or separately):
,. Connect the charging cable to the power supply unit~.
~ Connect the suitable country adaptor to the power supply
unit
Connect the charging cable ~ to the charging jack of:
- the transmitter C!> and the docking station (fj
-or the earphones 0.
If you want to charge all devices at one go, insert the
earphones into the charging compartments ~ of the
docking station.
Press the charging button
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~ Plug the country adaptor into awall socket.
The batteries are being charged. The corresponding
LEDs
light up.
~ Charge the rechargeable batteries until the LEDs go off
(approx. 2hours).
Note:
- The rechargeable batteries of the transmitter and the
earphones can also be charged via acomputer USB socket.
However,
to charge the rechargeable battery of the
transmitter while listening to music, use the supplied
power supply
unit for charging in order to avoid hum.
-
The transmitter has its own built-in rechargeable battery.
So it will not drain your audio device's battery.
-With a
fully charged rechargeable battery, the operating
time of the transmitter is approx. 10 hours and of the
earphones approx. 3hours.
Charging
the earphones on the move
When
on the move, the earphones can be charged up to three
times in
the docking station, without the docking station having
to be connected to the mains.
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Insert the earphones into the charging compartments f!) of
the docking station. Make sure that the earphones are
inserted correctly.
...
Press the charging button ~ to start charging.
The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The LEOs E)
and (0 light up.
~ Charge the rechargeable batteries until the LEOs go off.
Associating the earphones to the transmitter
(Pairing)
The MX Wl earphones and transmitter are already paired on
delivery. To enable wireless transmission, both the earphones
and the transmitter have to recognize each other:
1. Enrollment nlode
After switch-on, asuitable device is searched.
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3. Pairing mode
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If the exchange of device identification information is possible,
the devices automatically try to connect.
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Associating asecond ir of earphones to the transmitter
With one transmitter you can associate up to two pairs of
earphones. If you want to use another pair of earphones, you
have to pair your transmitter and the new earphones:
Switch the new earphones off (see page 14).
~ Switch the transmitter and the already paired earphones on
(see page 14).
ON
OFF
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,$ Press and hold the operation/pairing button r of the new
earphones until the LEOs flash rapidly.
~ Press and hold the operation/pairing button I~ of the trans-
mitter
until the LED flashes rapidly.
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After approx. 3 seconds, the new earphones are paired to
the transmitter.
The LEOs flash blue once every 5 seconds.
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Press and hold the operation/pairing button I~ of the
transmitter
again for approx. 1 second.
After approx. 3 seconds, the old earphones are also paired to
the transmitter. The LEOs flash blue once every 5 seconds.
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Note:
The distance between transmitter and earphones should not
exceed 1 m during association.
Note on cancelling/re-establishing associations:
When you press the operation/pairing button I~\ of the
transmitter,
one of the two pairs of earphones is
disconnected from the transmitter. To re-connect this pair of
earphones, briefly press the operation/pairing button r of
the transmitter again.
Associating the earphones to Kleer cornpatible devices
MX W1 is fully compatible to Kleer wireless standard. For pairing
the MX W1 with other Kleer compatible devices, please refer to
the
preceding chapter and to the user manual of your device in
question.
Setting up your MX Wl for usage
Fixing the transmitter to your audio device
Fix the transmitter with the help of:
•the fabric strap
• or one of the rubber bands (see illustration).
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Connecting the transmitter to your audio device
You can connect the transmitter to an
MP3 player or any audio device with a 3.5 mm
stereo headphone socket:
~ Connect the stereo plug of the transmitter (D
to the 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket of
your audio device.
Adjusting the earphones to your ears
Sennheiser's twist-to-fit system and comfortable earpads allow
for the best custom
fit enabling you to enjoy seamless high
fidelity stereo sound.
The perceived sound quality of the
earphones depends
to alarge extent on acorrect fit. For best
sound enjoyment, please
use thesupplied earpads and twist-to-
fit pads.
If the pre-mounted twist-to-fit pads (size M) do not fit your ear,
use the smaller or larger ones.
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/_ ~. ~ pads from the earphones.
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" .00 I pads to the earphones.
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Using the MX Wl
To switch the system on, proceed as follows:
1. Switch
your audio device on.
2. Switch the earphones on (see following chapter).
3. Switch the transmitter on (see page 15).
4. Put the earphones on (see page 16).
You will hear the sound from your sound source.
I~ until the
earphones'
r until the
Switching the earphones on/off
To switch the earphones on:
... Remove
the earphones from the docking
station
or:
.. Press and hold the
operation/pairing button ~
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The earphones switch on.
To switch the earphon off:
~ Press and hold the operation/pairing button
LEOs light up blue.
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The earphones switch off.
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Note:
-When you insert
the earphones into the docking station,
the earphones automatically switch off.
-
If there is no transmitter in enrollment mode for at least
5minutes,
the earphones automatically switch off.
Switching the transmitter on/off
To switch the transn1itter on:
... Press and hold the transmitter's
operation/pairing button r until the
LED 0flashes blue.
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The tranmitter switches on.
To switch the transrnitter off:
.. Press and hold the operation/pairing button I~\ until the
LED •lights up blue.
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The transmitter switches off.
Note:
-The
transmitter remains switched on during charging. To
switch the transmitter off, press and hold the operation/
pairing button for 4seconds.
-
If there are no earphones in enrollment mode for at least
5minutes, the transmitter automatically switches off.
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Putting on the earphones
CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage!
Listening
at high volume levels for long periods
can lead to permanent hearing defects.
Sennheiser earphones also sound exceptionally
good
at low volumes.
~ Set the volume of the audio device to the
minimum before switching the earphones
on .
.. Check the R (right) an L (left) marks on the earphones to
identify them and put on the earphones as shown in the
illustration above.
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Care and maintenance
Cleaning the devices
CAUTION!
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liquids can damage the electronics of the
devices!
Liquids entering the housing of the devices can
cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
~ Keep all liquids away from the devices.
Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents.
For reasons of hygiene, clean your Sennheiser products
regularly.
Before cleaning, disconnect the devices from the mains.
~ Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices.
Changing the twist-to-fit pads/earpads/rubber rings
For reasons of hygiene, the twist-to-fit pads, earpads and
rubber rings should be replaced from time to time. Please order
these spare parts from your Sennheiser dealer.
, ... Carefully remove the twist-to-fit
_f \/' pads / rubber rings fIfj)/
!I' :' .. (jfj ~ earpads ~ from the earphones.
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Replacing the earphones' rechargeable batteries
CAUTION! Danger of damage to the devices!
Rechargeable
button cells from other manufac-
turers
may cause damage to the earphones and
will invalidate
the warranty.
~ Only use rechargeable button cells recom-
mended
by Sennheiser (see page 22).
.. Slightly lift the end of the caps and slide the caps out of the
guide rails.
.. Insert the new rechargeable batteries as shown. Observe
correct polarity when inserting the batteries.
.. Replace the caps and slide them onto the guide rails until
it clicks audibly.
.. Charge the earphones until the corresponding LEOs go off
(see page 8).
Note:
The
battery caps are designed to fit tightly into the
earphones in order to avoid losing the battery and cap should
the earphones fall off. Do not open the battery caps unless
the battery needs to be replaced.
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Get the most out of your Sennheiser
MXW1!
Your Sennheiser MX W1 uses the latest digital wireless
transmission technology. This technology offers high
transmission quality and reliability but, like other wireless
technologies,
can also be influenced by various factors such as:
•objects or walls, as these can reflect (amplify) or attenuate
the transmitted signal.
•
the position of the transmitter on your body: optimally, the
distance to both earphones should be the same.
•other wireless devices operating on similar frequencies
(around 2.4
GHz) within your immediate vicinity.
In order to optimisethetransmission quality of your
MX W1, please make sure to:
•attach thetransmitter
at the centre of your chest
or back,
•observe aminimum distance
of 5mm between
your body and
the transmitter,
•place the audio device between the transmitter
and your body.
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