Sennheiser RS 2000 User manual

RS 2000
RS 2000
Instruction manual
Wireless TV headphone system
Model: RS 2000, TR 2000, RR 2000

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
bRead this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the product.
bAlways include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
bDo not use an obviously defective product.
bOnly use the product in environments where wireless
2.4 GHz transmission is permitted.
Preventing damage to health and accidents
bThese headphones allow you to set higher volumes than
conventional headphones. 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.
Headphones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally
good even at low and medium volume levels and provide
excellent speech intelligibility.
bTo prevent hearing damage, set the volume to a low level
before passing the product on to third parties.
bDo not use the product in an environment that requires your
special attention (e.g. when performing skilled jobs).
bAlways 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
contain/s magnets that generate a magnetic field which
could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and
implanted defibrillators.
bDo not use the product near water. Do not expose the prod-
uct to rain or moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock.
bKeep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of
reach of children and pets to prevent accidents. Swallowing
and choking hazard.
bOnly use the power supply units supplied by Sonova Con-
sumer Hearing.
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions
bAlways keep the product dry and do not expose it to
extreme temperatures to avoid corrosion or deformation.
The normal operating temperature is from 5 °C to 40 °C/
41 °F to 104 °F.
bUse the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free
environment.
bSwitch off the product after use to conserve battery power.
bUnplug the power supply unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the product from the power
source,

Important safety instructions
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– during lightning storms or
– when not using the product for long periods of time.
bAlways 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.
bVarnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the
transmitter, which could stain your furniture. You should
therefore place the transmitter on a non-slip pad to avoid
potential staining of furniture.
bDo not operate the product near heat sources.
bClean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
bUse only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or
recommended by Sonova Consumer Hearing.
Safety instructions for Lithium-Polymer
rechargeable batteries
WARNING
If abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak. In
extreme cases, they may even present a risk of
•explosion
• heat and fire development
• smoke and/or gas development
• damage to health and/or the environment
Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers
recommended by Sonova Consumer Hearing.
Do not leave the product / rechargeable batteries
unattended while charging.
Only charge the product / rechargeable batteries at
ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C/
50 °F and 104 °F and do not charge them near easily
flammable objects.
Do not heat the product / rechargeable batteries
above 70 °C/158 °F. Avoid exposure to sunlight and
do not throw the product / rechargeable batteries
into fire.
Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off
after use.
When not using the product / rechargeable batteries
for extended periods of time, charge them regularly
(about every three months).

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 con-
nected to an analog audio source.
This product is intended for private domestic use only. It is not
suitable 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
application not named in the corresponding product docu-
mentation.
Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH does not accept liability for
damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product
and its attachments/accessories.
Before putting the product into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations.
Avoid prolonged skin contact with the product,
rechargeable battery, charger or charging cable
when connected to a power source. These
components can heat up during charging and cause
skin irritation.
Dispose of defective products with built-in
rechargeable batteries at special collection points or
return them to your specialist dealer to facilitate
recycling.

Package contents
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Package contents
Online you can find:
• this detailed instruction manual and additional information
(www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download).
• a list of accessories on the RS 2000 product page at
www.sennheiser-hearing.com (to purchase online or con-
tact your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner:
www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support).
Stethoset receiver with built-in
rechargeable battery
Model: RR 2000
Transmitter with charging compartment
Model: TR 2000
Power supply unit with multi-country adapters
(EU, UK, US, AU)
Model: NT 5-10AW p
Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 1.5 m
Safety guide
Quick guide
Safety Guide
Quick Guide

Product overview
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Product overview
Overview of the stethoset receiver
Model: RR 2000
1Ear pads, replaceable
2Ear bows with on/off func-
tion
3Volume buttons
+and –
4 Receiver status LED
(see below)
5 Balance buttons for the
right ear and the 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

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Overview of the transmitter
Model: TR 2000
1 Charge status LED
(see page 13)
2 Transmitter status LED
(see below)
3Charging contacts for ste-
thoset receiver with hold-
ing magnets
4Charging compartment for
stethoset receiver
55V DC 1A socket (marked
yellow) for connecting the
power supply unit
6Analog 3.5 mm In audio
input (marked blue) for
connecting an analog
audio source (3.5 mm jack
socket)
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
bPlace the transmitter near your audio source.
bSeparate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the
room by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.
bDo 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 and a stereo hi-fi system).
bSwitch your audio source off before connecting the trans-
mitter.
bCheck the connection possibilities of your audio source
(audio output, usually marked “OUT”).
bSelect the corresponding connection cable and, if neces-
sary, a suitable adapter.
bTo connect the transmitter to your audio source, refer to the
connection diagram suitable for your audio source (see the
following chapters). Follow the color codings on the trans-
mitter 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-hearing.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 10
RCA (analog)
Stereo audio cable with RCA
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
2 RCA connectors; optional
accessory)
11
SCART (analog)
Stereo audio cable with SCART
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
SCART connector; optional
accessory)
11
A
B
C
If you want to connect the transmitter to a TV that has
only one HDMI output, you need an active HDMI audio
adapter. Using this adapter, you can connect your TV to
the transmitter.
An HDMI audio adapter and/or other accessories are
available from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.

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Connection possibility A: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog)
bConnect 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.
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.
Some TV models mute the loudspeakers when you con-
nect 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 func-
tion or adjust the volume. Alternatively, connect the TV
and the transmitter using a different connection possibil-
ity (B or C).
PHONES
TV VOLUME
Analog Audio
1A

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Connection possibility B: RCA sockets (analog)
bPlug the RCA adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
bConnect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack
socket of the transmitter.
bConnect the RCA connectors to the RCA sockets (mostly
labeled “AUDIO OUT” or ) of your audio source. Connect
the red connector to the red RCA socket and the white con-
nector to the white or black RCA socket.
* optional accessory
Connection possibility C: SCART socket (analog)
bPlug the SCART adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
bConnect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack
socket of the transmitter.
bConnect 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 complete 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.
bPlace the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging
compartment so that the volume buttons face upwards. The
stethoset receiver is magnetically oriented to the correct
position. The stethoset receiver automatically switches off
and the
Charge status LED on the transmitter lights up
red. When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the
Charge status LED goes off.
If the transmitter’s Charge status LED flashes red, a
charging error/battery error has occurred. In this case,
remove the stethoset receiver from the transmitter’s charging
compartment. More information on the rechargeable battery
can be found on page 19.
Always store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s
charging compartment to ensure that it is fully charged
when needed. The intelligent battery charging technol-
ogy prevents overcharging.
3 h
100 %
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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 10) 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 status LED lights up green. The audio transmis-
sion starts.
WARNING
Danger due to high volume levels!
This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conven-
tional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing
damage.
bBefore putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on
the receiver to a low level.
bDo not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended
periods of time.
Vol +
Vol -
VOLUME
ON
ON
2
1

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Switching the wireless headphone system off
bTake the stethoset receiver off so that the ear bows fold
inwards.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches off after
3 seconds. The
Receiver status LED goes off. The transmit-
ter automatically switches off (standby) when there is no
stethoset receiver connected. The
Transmitter status LED
goes off.
bAlways 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 13).
* LED goes off
To disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system
(e.g. when you are on holiday):
bUnplug the power supply unit from the wall socket.
OFF

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Wearing the stethoset receiver
bWear 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.
bWear 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 uncomfort-
able, try other ear pads in different materials and forms
which are optionally available from your Sonova Con-
sumer Hearing partner.
– the stethoset receiver hangs freely from your ears and
rests lightly on your chest.
Adjusting the volume
bPress 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 avail-
able from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.
WARNING
Danger due to high volume levels!
bBefore putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on
the stethoset receiver to a low level.
bDo not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended
periods of time.
Vol +
Vol -

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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.
bPress the Balance buttons on the right and left side of the
stethoset receiver to gradually increase or reduce the
volume for your right or left ear.
To reset the balance setting to the middle setting:
bSimultaneously press the Balance buttons on the right and
left side of the stethoset receiver.
VOLUME
VOLUME

Cleaning and maintaining the RS 2000
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Cleaning and maintaining the
RS 2000
To clean the wireless headphone system:
bSwitch your wireless headphone system off and disconnect
the transmitter from the wall socket before cleaning.
bClean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
bClean 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:
bReach behind the ear pads with your fingernails so that you
can carefully detach the ear pads from the stethoset
receiver.
bClean the ear pads under lukewarm running water.
bLet the ear pads air dry at room temperature for at least
12 hours before using them again.
bPut the ear pads back on the stethoset receiver.
The rubber ring of the ear pads locks into place on the ste-
thoset 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.
bKeep all liquids far away from the product.
bDo 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 Sonova Consumer
Hearing partner.

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Replacing the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable
battery
The BAP 800 rechargeable battery of the stethoset receiver is
compactly built into the receiver housing and does not have to
be replaced or removed.
If the operating time of the stethoset receiver decreases dras-
tically or if a charging error is displayed during charging (see
page 13), the rechargeable battery may be exhausted or defec-
tive and has to be replaced.
Outside the warranty period, the rechargeable batteries may
be replaced or removed by any qualified service center in an
appropriate manner. Instructions for qualified service centers
on how to replace or remove the rechargeable batteries are
available from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.
You need suitable tools for replacement. We therefore recom-
mend to have the rechargeable battery replaced by your
Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.
Do not return a product with a defective battery to your dealer
or Sonova Consumer Hearing partner unless requested to do
so. You can find your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner
at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support.
At the end of its operational lifetime, this product with its built-
in rechargeable battery must be disposed of separately from
normal household waste. You can find more information here:
see page 27.
CAUTION
Danger of damage to the product!
During the warranty period, the rechargeable batteries must
only be replaced or removed by an authorized Sonova Con-
sumer Hearing partner, otherwise the warranty will be null and
void.
bContact your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner if the
rechargeable batteries need to be replaced or removed.

Using additional functions
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Using additional functions
The following additional functions are not required for normal
use of the wireless headphone system. You can, however,
extend the potential use of the system.
Pairing the stethoset receiver with the
transmitter
The stethoset receiver and the transmitter of your wireless
headphone system are factory pre-paired. The following steps
are only necessary if you want to reestablish the pairing or pair
additional stethoset receivers with the transmitter.
You can simultaneously connect up to 2 paired stethoset
receivers with your transmitter.
1Make sure that there is only 1 transmitter within transmis-
sion range with which you want to pair the stethoset
receiver.
2Place the stethoset receiver as close as possible to the
transmitter.
3Switch the stethoset receiver on by pulling the ear bows
apart.
4Simultaneously press and hold the volume buttons +/–for
at least 5 seconds until the
Receiver status LED flashes
green rapidly.
5Then release the volume buttons +/–.
Once pairing is completed, the
Receiver status LED and the
Transmitter status LED light up green. The audio transmis-
sion starts.
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ON
2