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Transmitter
does not turn
on
No power connection.
Check the connection of the power supply
unit.
16
Headphones
do not turn on
The rechargeable batteries are almost
empty.
Recharge the rechargeable batteries. 18
No batteries inside the battery
compartments.
Insert the rechargeable batteries. 17
The rechargeable batteries are inserted
the wrong way round.
Remove the rechargeable batteries from
the headphones and reinsert them again.
Observe correct polarity.
17
Operating time
decreases
The rechargeable batteries are
exhausted.
Replace the rechargeable batteries with
new ones.
17
You hear
beeps in the
headphones
The rechargeable batteries are almost
empty.
Recharge the rechargeable batteries. 18
Headphones
cannot be
connected
to the
transmitter
Distance to the transmitter is too large. Reduce the distance to the transmitter. –
Headphones are not paired to the
transmitter.
Pair the headphones to the transmitter. 25
Another set of headphones is being
charged so I can‘t pair my second
headphones.
Perform a proximity pairing:
1. Place the headphones as close as
possible to the transmitter.
2. Switch the headphones on.
3. Press the Volume +/- buttons
simultaneously for about 7 seconds.
–
Headphones are not compatible.
Use Sennheiser HDR 165, 175, 185, or
195 wireless headphones only.
–
MLC LED
flashes red
Input signal is excessively high.
Press the LEVEL button to activate the
automatic level control.
23
Adjust the input signal by using the MLC
rotary switch.
24
The ALC and
MLC LEDs flash
green thrice
You pressed the LEVEL button and the
digital audio input is selected.
ALC or MLC is only necessary when using
the analog audio input.
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