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    RS 165 Digital Wireless Headphone System Instruction Manual
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    /deactivating the dynamic bass boost 21 Pairing headphones to the transmitter 22 Switching your wireless headphones off 23 Cleaning and maintaining the RS 165 24 Replacing the ear pads 24 Troubleshooting 25 Sound problems 25 Other problems 26 Leaving the range of the transmitter 27
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    This wireless headphone system is suitable for use with hi-fi systems, TV sets, and home cinema systems. This instruction manual and the associated product guides. Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories. 2 | RS 165
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    . Immediately remove standard/ rechargeable batteries from an obviously defective product. Dispose of standard/ rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them to your specialist dealer. Do not mix standard and rechargeable batteries in the battery compartments. RS 165 | 3
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    to your home audio or entertainment system. And because these headphones are from Sennheiser, you can count on a vibrant, detailed sound reproduction. You'll also be free to move around, since the RS 165 provides a robust, digital wireless audio transmission with minimum latency, and there is a Bass
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    unit with multi-country adapters (EU, UK, US, AU) Low self-discharge NiMH rechargeable batteries, AAA size Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 2 m Quick Guide Safety Guide PDF Quick guide Instruction manual CD in 15 languages (PDF files) SafeStayfeGtyuGuididee Safety guide RS 165 | 5
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    Product overview Product overview Overview of the HDR 165 headphones 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1 Headband 2 Charging contacts 3 Ear pads 4 Ear cups/Battery compartments 5 Volume + button 6 Volume - button 7 HDR power button 8 HDR status LED 6 | RS 165
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    Product overview Overview of the TR 165 transmitter 4 3 2 1 5 AUDIO IN 6 1 TR status LED 2 BASS button (with LED) 3 Charge status LED 4 Charging contacts 5 AUDIO IN Analog audio input (3.5 mm jack) 6 DC 9V 0.3A socket for the power supply unit RS 165 | 7
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    transmitter and headphones are connected and the rechargeable batteries are almost empty. The headphones are disconnected from or cannot connect to the transmitter. The headphones are disconnected from or cannot connect to the transmitter and the rechargeable batteries are almost empty. 8 | RS 165
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    holder of the transmitter, the charge status LED indicates the approximate operating time of the headphones: Charge status LED Operating time Battery capacity up to 4 hours 0 to 25% approx. 4 to 9 hours 25 to 50% approx. 9 to 14 hours 50 to 75% approx. 14 to 18 hours 75 to 100% RS 165 | 9
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    Product overview A2 BASS button LED 3 TR status LED 1s Meaning The dynamic bass boost is deactivated. The dynamic bass boost is activated. Meaning The transmitter is connected to the AC wall outlet. The transmitter is in standby mode. The transmitter and headphones are connected. 10 | RS 165
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Putting the RS 165 into operation Setting up the transmitter ̈ Choose a suitable place near your audio source. ̈ Separate the transmitter and other wireless devices in a room by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference. ̈ Do not place the transmitter close to metal
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    the RS 165 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an audio source You can connect the transmitter to different audio sources, such as a Blu-ray player, a TV or a stereo hi-fi system. You can also refer to the beginner's video guides on how to connect your digital wireless headphone system to
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    audio cable. ̈ Connect the stereo audio cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter and to the headphone socket of your audio source. PHONES VOLUME * * Adapter not included. Adjust the volume of the headphone socket on your audio source to at least about the medium level. RS 165 | 13
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation B Connection option B: RCA ̈ Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter. ̈ Plug the RCA adapter onto the stereo audio RCA socket and the white RCA plug to the white or black RCA socket. OFF L AUDIO OUT R * * Adapter not included 14 | RS 165
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an AC wall outlet 1 Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power supply unit until AC wall outlet. The TR status LED lights up for a second. The transmitter is in standby mode. 1 STANDBY 3 EU UK 2 US AU RS 165 | 15
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Replacing and inserting the rechargeable batteries 1 Lightly twist the ear pads counterclockwise until you overcome a slight resistance. 2 Lift the ear pads off the ear cups to reveal the battery compartments. 3 Insert the rechargeable batteries into the
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Charging the rechargeable batteries CAUTION Danger of damage to the headphones! If you insert non-rechargeable batteries into the battery compartments, the batteries may leak during charging and can damage your headphones. ̈ Do not place the headphones on the
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    the L (left) and R (right) markings on the outer headband when putting the headphones on. ̈ Adjust the length of the headband until - your ears are comfortably covered by the ear pads, - you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears, - a snug fit of the headband on the head is ensured. 18 | RS 165
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    the RS 165 into operation Using the RS 165 headphone system Switching your wireless headphone system on VOLUME WARNING Danger due to high volume levels! Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent hearing defects. ̈ Before putting the headphones on, adjust the volume on the headphones
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    . Vol Vol Muting/unmuting the headphones ̈ Press the HDR power button to mute the headphones. ̈ Press the HDR power button or any of the Volume +/- buttons to cancel the muting. If the headphones are muted for 15 minutes, the headphones switch off automatically to save energy. 20 | RS 165
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Activating/deactivating the dynamic bass boost The dynamic bass boost feature allows you to select 2 different levels of bass intensity. You can activate or deactivate the dynamic bass boost from the transmitter or directly from your headphones. ̈ Press the BASS
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Pairing headphones to the transmitter The headphones and the transmitter enclosed in this package have been paired from the factory. The following procedure is only necessary if you have cleared all pairing information from your wireless headphone system and you
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    Putting the RS 165 into operation Switching your wireless headphones off There are two ways to switch your wireless headphones off. A ̈ Press and hold the HDR power button for approx. 2 seconds. The headphones switch off. If no other pair of active wireless head- phones is connected to the
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    . To clean the wireless headphone system: ̈ Switch your wireless headphone system off and disconnect the trans- mitter from the AC wall outlet before cleaning. ̈ Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth. Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to
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    at least a medium level. Check the plug connection. Replace the audio cable. Reduce the volume of the audio source. Reduce the volume on the headphones. Decrease the volume of the analog audio source at least to a medium volume level. Page 19 15 20 11 - - - 22 - - 11 - 20 - 11 - - 20 - RS 165 | 25
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    buttons simultaneously for about 7 seconds. Use Sennheiser HDR 165, 175, 185, or 195 wireless headphones only. - If you encounter a problem that is not listed in the table, or if the solutions provided do not work, please visit the RS 165 product page at www.sennheiser.com for the most up-to-date
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    the HDR power button while continuously holding the Volume +/- buttons. Release all 3 buttons. The HDR status LED lights up green or red, depending on the battery condition, and starts blinking slowly. The pair settings on the headphones are cleared. 1 2 BASS BASS 2s RS 165 | 27
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    Specifications 28 | RS 165 Specifications RS 165 headphone system Carrier frequency Modulation SNR RF output power Transmission range Max. number of simultaneously connected headphones Temperature range Relative humidity 2.40 to 2.48 GHz 8-FSK Digital typ. 85 dBA at 1 Vrms max. 10 dBm Class 1 up
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    dispose of exhausted batteries. CE Conformity • R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) • EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) • Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) • ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) • RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) The CE Declaration of Conformity is available on our website at www.sennheiser.com. RS 165 | 29
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    Industry Canada. B digital device NMB-3(B) RF Radiation Exposure Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Other product and company names mentioned in this instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 30 | RS 165
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    Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 01/15, A01
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RS 165
Digital Wireless Headphone System
Instruction Manual