RS 5200

Digital wireless TV listening system

Model: TR 5000, RR 5200

Instruction manual

Use the search function, the navigation (left) or the following links:
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“Product overview”
“Putting the RS 5200 into operation”
“Using the RS 5200”
“Using the RS 5200’s additional functions”
“If a problem occurs...”
“Specifications”

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Am Labor 1
30900 Wedemark
Germany
www.sennheiser.com

Version: 06/21 A01

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

▷ Read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the product.
▷ Always include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
▷ Do not use an obviously defective product.
▷ Only use the product in environments where wireless 2.4 GHz
transmission is permitted.

Preventing damage to health and accidents

▷ These 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. Sennheiser
headphones sound exceptionally good and provide clear speech
intelligibility at low and medium volume levels.
▷ To prevent hearing damage, set the volume to a low level before
passing the product on to third parties.
▷ Do not use the product in an environment that requires your spe-
cial attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).
▷ Always keep the headphones/MCA 800 charging
adapter at least 3.94" (10 cm) from cardiac pacemakers,
implanted defibrillators (ICDs) and other implants. The
headphones/MCA 800 charging adapter generate/s magnetic
fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers,
implanted defibrillators (ICDs) and other implants.
▷ Do not use the product near water. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
▷ Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach
of children and pets to prevent accidents. Swallowing and chok-
ing hazard.
▷ Only use the power supply units supplied by Sennheiser.

Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions

▷ Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme tem-
peratures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.)
to avoid corrosion or deformation. The normal operating tempera-
ture is from 5 °C to 40 °C/32 °F to 104 °F.
▷ Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free envi-
ronment.
▷ Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power.
▷ Unplug 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.
▷ Always 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.

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Important safety instructions

▷ Varnish 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 fur-
niture.
▷ Do not operate the product near heat sources.
▷ Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
▷ Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or rec-
ommended by Sennheiser.

Safety instructions for Lithium 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 recom-

mended by Sennheiser.

Do not charge a product with a built-in rechargeable

battery if the product is obviously defective.

Only charge the product / rechargeable batteries at

ambient temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C/41 °F
and 95 °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.
When not using the product / rechargeable batteries for
extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about
every three months).

Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after

use.

Dispose of defective products with built-in rechargeable

batteries at special collection points or return them to
your specialist dealer to facilitate recycling.

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
analog and digital audio sources.
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.

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Important safety instructions

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 misuse
or improper use of this product and its attachments/accessories.
Before putting the product into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations.

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Package contents

Package contents

Stethoset receiver with built-in rechargeable battery,

model: RR 5200

+
Transmitter with charging compartment,
model: TR 5000

Power supply unit with multi-country adapters

(EU, UK, US, AU),
model: NT 5-10AW

1 pair of silicone ear pads, large

(pre-mounted upon delivery)

1 pair of silicone ear pads, small

1 pair of memory foam ear pads

1 pair of open foam ear pads

Optical digital cable, 1.5 m

Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 1.5 m

RCA adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA connec-

tors)

Safety guide
Safety Guide

Quick Guide
Quick guide

Instruction manual in English, German, French, and

Instruction
Spanish
Manual
The instruction manual in other languages can be
downloaded at www.sennheiser.com/download.
Online you can find:
• this detailed instruction manual and additional information
(www.sennheiser.com/download)

A list of accessories can be found on the RS 5200 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/service-support

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Product overview

Product overview

Overview of the stethoset receiver

Model: RR 5200

Off
2

On

3
5
7

8
4

Ear pads, replaceable

Ear bows with on/off function

Volume buttons + and –

Receiver status LED

(see page 8)

Speech intelligibility button

R marking for the right ear and L marking for the left ear

Built-in rechargeable battery

Charging contacts

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Overview of the transmitter

Model: TR 5000

0
1A

8 9

4
1

2
5
3
6

Battery LED ,
indicating the charging process/remaining operating time
of the receiver (see page 15 und 16)
Balance buttons
for right ear R and left ear L

Hearing profile button

for selecting the hearing profiles (see page 23)

Hearing profile LED ,

indicating the activated hearing profile (see page 23)

Charging compartment for stethoset receiver

Charging contacts for stethoset receiver with holding mag-

nets
Transmitter status LED
(see page 8)
Digital Optical In audio input (marked pink) for connecting a
digital audio source (optical)
5V DC 1A socket (marked yellow) for connecting the power
supply unit
Analog 3.5 mm In audio input (marked blue) for connecting
an analog audio source (3.5 mm jack socket)

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Overview of the Receiver status LED

Receiver status LED The stethoset receiver...

– ... is switched off.
... is connected to the transmitter.

lights up green
... is connected to the transmitter, the
rechargeable battery is almost empty.
lights up red
... is not connected to the transmitter or
cannot connect to the transmitter.
1s 1s
flashes green
... is not connected to the transmitter or
cannot connect to the transmitter, the
1s 1s
rechargeable battery is almost empty.
flashes red

Overview of the Transmitter status LED

Transmitter status
The transmitter...
LED
– ... is in standby mode.
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected. The speech intelligibility
function is deactivated (see page 26).
lights up white
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected. The speech intelligibility
function is activated (see page 26).
lights up blue
... has detected an incompatible digital
audio signal (see page 11).
flashes blue and
white

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The LEDs on the stethoset receiver and on the transmitter indi-

cate the current operating state. If you are not pressing any
button on the stethoset receiver, the LEDs automatically dim
after approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you.

Overview of the acoustic signals/beeps

Beeps Meaning
during operation, The rechargeable battery is almost
2 beeps empty, recharge the rechargeable
battery (see page 15).
during operation, no audio The receiver is outside the
transmission, 5 beeps transmission range (see page 39).
when changing the volume The maximum or minimum volume
is reached (see page 22).
when changing the balance The maximum or minimum balance
setting setting is reached (see page 22).

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Putting the RS 5200 into

operation

Setting up the transmitter

▷ Choose a suitable place near your sound source.
▷ Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room
by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.
▷ Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf
bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the
transmitter’s range.

Connecting the transmitter to an audio

source
You can connect the transmitter either to a digital or an analog audio
source (e.g. a TV and a stereo hi-fi system).
If you connect an audio source to both inputs (digital and analog),
only the analog audio source will be reproduced.

You can also refer to the beginner’s video guides on how to con-
nect your digital wireless headphone system to a TV:
www.sennheiser.com/how-to-videos

▷ Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter.

▷ Check the connection possibilities of your audio source (audio
output, usually marked “OUT”).
▷ Select the corresponding connection cable and, if necessary, a
suitable adapter.
▷ To connect the transmitter to your audio source, refer to the con-
nection diagram suitable for your audio source (see the following
chapters). Follow the color codings on the transmitter and on the
cables.

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Color coding
Connection possibilities of the audio
on the Connection cable Page
source
transmitter

A Optical (digital) Optical digital cable 11

3.5 mm jack
B Stereo audio cable 13
socket (analog)
Stereo audio cable with RCA adapter
C RCA (analog) (3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA connec- 14
tors)
Stereo audio cable with SCART
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
D SCART (analog)
SCART connector; optional acces-
14
sory)

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 Sennheiser partner.

Connection possibility A: optical (digital)

A To achieve the best possible listening experience, connect the trans-
mitter to your TV or hi-fi system using the supplied optical digital
cable.
Note that your wireless headphone system only supports digital sig-
nals coded in the PCM format. Information on how to set the audio
format of the connected audio source to PCM can be found in the
Sound menu or in the instruction manual of your device.
If an incompatible digital audio signal is being received, the Trans-
mitter status LED flashes white and blue. Audio playback is not pos-
sible.
Digital Audio

Sound menu*
Digital sound output
PCM
Bitstream

* The appearance of the Sound menu can vary depending on the

device you are using.
▷ Connect the optical digital cable to the pink Digital Optical In
audio input of the transmitter and to the optical output of your
audio source.

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Digital Audio
1A
OPTICAL OUT

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Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog)

B ▷ Connect 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.

Analog Audio
PHONES
1A

TV VOLUME

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.

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 (A, C or
D).

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Connection possibility C: RCA sockets (analog)

C ▷ Plug the RCA adapter onto the stereo audio cable.
▷ Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of
the transmitter.
▷ Connect 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.

Analog Audio

AUDIO OUT
1A
L R

Connection possibility D: SCART socket (analog)

D ▷ Plug the SCART adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
▷ Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of
the transmitter.
▷ Connect the SCART connector to the SCART socket (mostly
labeled or ) of your audio source.
Analog Audio

1A

* optional accessory

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Connecting the transmitter to the power

supply system
▷ Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the yellow
socket of the transmitter.
▷ Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power
supply unit until it clicks audibly into place.
▷ Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket.
▷ All LEDs on the transmitter light up for 5 seconds. The transmitter
is in standby mode.

1A
1A
Power

2
EU 3

UK

US

AU

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 and you hear 2 beeps in the stethoset receiver. The
Battery LED on the transmitter flashes white. The stethoset
receiver switches off after a few minutes.
▷ Place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging com-
partment so that the volume buttons face upwards. The stethoset
receiver is magnetically oriented to the correct position. The ste-
thoset receiver automatically switches off and the Battery LED
on the transmitter lights up white. The LED segments display the
charge status of the rechargeable battery. When the recharge-
able battery is fully charged, all LED segments light up white.

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3h

100 %

Battery LED Meaning

– The transmitter is not charging.

The rechargeable battery is being

1st LED segment flashes charged. Less than 1/3 of the charge
capacity is reached.
The rechargeable battery is being
1st LED segment lit,
charged. Up to 1/3 of the charge capacity
2nd LED segment flashes is reached.
The rechargeable battery is being
1st + 2nd LED segments lit
charged. Up to 2/3 of the charge capacity
3rd LED segment flashes is reached.

All LED segments lit The rechargeable battery is fully charged.

A charging error/battery error has

Battery LED flashes rapidly
occurred (see page 29).

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.

The display during charging can be set so that it automatically

switches off after 30 seconds (see page 32).

Displaying the remaining operating time

of the rechargeable battery
When you switch the stethoset receiver on, the Battery LED dis-
plays the remaining operating time/charge status.

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Battery LED Meaning

Battery LED Rechargeable battery
flashes slowly is empty; recharge the
rechargeable battery
1st LED segment approx. 4 hours of
lit operating time

1st + 2nd LED approx. 8 hours of

segment lit operating time
All LED approx. 12 hours of
segments lit operating time

To indicate that the operating time is decreasing, each LED segment

slowly dims before it goes off completely.
If the actual operating time differs widely from the specified values,
the rechargeable battery is probably exhausted and should be
replaced. Information on the rechargeable battery: see page 29.

The display of the remaining operating time can be set so that

it automatically switches off after 30 seconds (see page 32).

If more than one stethoset receiver is connected to the trans-

mitter, the remaining operating time/charge status cannot be
displayed.

Using the charging reminder functionn

When the stethoset receiver is switched off and the transmitter
automatically switches off (standby mode), the Battery LED will
flash back and forth for 10 minutes to remind you to charge the ste-
thoset receiver.

▷ Charge the stethoset receiver by placing it into the transmitter’s

charging compartment (see page 15).
The LED stops flashing and the charging process starts.

You can also switch off the charging reminder function (see
page 32).

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Selecting and replacing the ear pads

You can choose between:
• Ear pads made of silicone, large (pre-mounted upon delivery)
– for easy use due to uncomplicated alignment in the ears.
– Easy to clean and long lasting even with intensive use.

• Ear pads made of silicone, small

– smaller and flatter than the large silicone ear pads, for easy use
and alignment in smaller ears.
– Easy to clean and long lasting even with intensive use.

• Ear pads made of memory foam

– for a comfortable, ambient noise-attenuating fit of the receiver
in the ears.
– With intensive use, the memory effect of the foam wears off
after a few months, causing the pressure relief to deteriorate. In
this case, replace the ear pads with new ones.

• Ear pads made of open foam

– for pressure-sensitive ears and a lightweight wearing comfort,
even over long periods of use.
– Due to the open foam, the hygienic durability is limited. Clean
the ear pads regularly (see page 28).

To replace the ear pads:

1. Reach behind the ear pads with your fingernails so that you can
carefully detach the ear pads from the stethoset receiver.
2. Put the two other/new ear pads on the stethoset receiver. The
rubber ring of the ear pads locks into place on the stethoset
receiver.

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1 2

Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are available

from your Sennheiser partner.

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Using the RS 5200

Switching the wireless headphone

system on

WARNING
Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes!
This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional
devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing damage.
▷ Before putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on the
receiver to a low level.
▷ Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended periods
of time.
▷ Use a hearing profile (see page 23) that improves especially
speech intelligibility without the need for a high volume.

1. Switch your audio source on.

If the transmitter is connected to the headphone socket (see page
13) of your TV/audio source, adjust the volume of the headphone
socket on your TV/audio source to at least a medium level.

VOLUME

2. Take the stethoset receiver out of the transmitter’s charging com-

partment 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 white or blue. The audio transmission starts.
The remaining operating time of the stethoset receiver is dis-
played on the transmitter (see page 16).

1 2

ON
ON

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Switching the wireless headphone

system off
▷ Take the stethoset receiver off so that the ear bows fold inwards.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches off after 20 sec-
onds. The Receiver status LED goes off. The transmitter automat-
ically switches off (standby) when there is no stethoset receiver
connected. The Transmitter status LED goes off.
▷ Always 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 15).

OFF

* LED goes off

If the stethoset receiver is outside the transmission range for

more than 5 minutes or if the transmitter receives no audio
signal for more than 30 minutes, the wireless headphone
system switches off automatically (standby).

To disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system (e.g.

when you are on holiday):
▷ Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket.

Wearing the stethoset receiver

▷ Wear 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.
▷ Wear 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. Any feeling of pressure should disappear after a
very short time.
– If you find the ear pads uncomfortable, try other ear pads (see
page 5).
– the stethoset receiver hangs freely from your ears and rests
lightly on your chest.

If you use the memory foam ear pads, you can compress the
ear pads a bit to adjust them to your ear shape.

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Adjusting the volume

WARNING
Danger of hearing damage due to high volume levels!
▷ Before putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on the
receiver to a low level.
▷ Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended periods
of time.

▷ Press the volume button + or the volume button – until the volume
is adjusted to a comfortable level. When the minimum or maxi-
mum volume is reached, you hear a beep in the stethoset receiver.

VOLUME

VOLUME

If you have set a very high volume level and switch the TV head-
phone system off and on again, the volume is reset to a moder-
ate level to protect your hearing.

Adjusting the balance

The balance buttons allow for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust
the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears.

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The balance setting is stored on the stethoset receiver. If you

are using several receivers with a transmitter, the respective
receivers are optimally adjusted to match the personal hearing
preferences of the users (e.g. you and your partner).
Please note that the personal hearing preferences can only be
adjusted when only one stethoset receiver is connected to the
transmitter.

▷ Press the balance button R (right) or L (left) on the transmitter to

gradually increase or reduce the volume for your right or left ear.
When the minimum or maximum balance setting is reached, you
hear a beep via the receiver.

To reset the balance setting to the middle setting:

▷ Simultaneously press the balance buttons R (right) and L (left) on
the transmitter for 3 seconds.

3s

To prevent accidental adjustment of the balance settings, you

can activate the balance protection (see page 33).

Selecting a hearing profile for sound

enhancement
The hearing profiles alter the sound of the audio signal in order to
especially improve the speech intelligibility. The profiles are used to
specifically change certain frequency ranges by e.g. boosting or
attenuating low-frequency or high-frequency tones.

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All hearing profiles feature a compression function which compen-

sates for volume differences by boosting the volume of quiet pas-
sages and reducing the volume of loud passages if necessary.

The balance setting is saved on the stethoset receiver. If you

are using several receivers with a transmitter, the respective
receivers are optimally adjusted to match the personal hearing
preferences of the users (e.g. you and your partner). Please
note that the personal hearing preferences can only be
adjusted when only stethoset receiver is connected to the
transmitter.

Displaying the activated hearing profile

The activated hearing profile is not permanently displayed.
To check the activate hearing profile:
▷ Switch the stethoset receiver on by putting it on (see page 20).
▷ Briefly press the Hearing profile button on the transmitter.
The currently activated hearing profile is displayed for 10 sec-
onds.

2s

Activated
Hearing profile LED Sound enhancement Compression
hearing profile
– The sound from the connected audio no
source is reproduced unchanged.
No LED segment lit
Hearing profile 1 Low-frequency tones are slightly yes
boosted to provide a warm, full sound.
High-frequency tones are reproduced
1st LED segment lit less piercing and clanking.
Hearing profile 2 High-frequency tones are strongly yes
boosted to provide a crystal-clear sound,
especially for sibilants and high-
2nd LED segment lit frequency tones such as twittering of
birds.
Hearing profile 3 Low-frequency tones are attenuated so yes
that they cannot mask high-frequency
tones.
3rd LED segment lit

For a graphic representation of the hearing profiles, see page

41.

Selecting a hearing profile

To select the hearing profile that best suits you, proceed as follows:

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1. Switch your audio source on and select a program where speech

is foregrounded.

ON

2. Put the stethoset receiver on and make sure that only this
receiver is connected to the transmitter. Otherwise, a hearing
profile cannot be adjusted.

2...4

3. Use the L and R buttons on the transmitter to adjust the balance

(see page 22). This ensures that each subsequently selected
hearing profile is perfectly matched to your left/right balance set-
ting.

4. Press the Hearing profile button on the transmitter for 2 seconds

to select the next hearing profile.
Press the button again for 2 seconds to switch to the next hearing
profile.

2s

5. Test which of the hearing profiles (1, 2 or 3) gives you the best
sound quality and helps you to hear best.
Your individual hearing profile is adjusted and saved on the ste-
thoset receiver.

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Since your level of hearing impairment may change over time,

we recommend that you repeat the selection of the hearing
profile from time to time.

If you switch to the next hearing profile, the speech intelligibil-

ity function is automatically deactivated so that you can hear
the hearing profile unchanged (see page 26).

To prevent accidental adjustment of the hearing profile set-

tings, you can activate the hearing profile protection (see page
33).

Activating/deactivating the speech

intelligibility function
When speech is mixed with annoying background noise, speech may
be difficult to understand.
The speech intelligibility function automatically detects and reduces
annoying background noise. The audio signal is permanently ana-
lyzed and adjusted accordingly so speech is foregrounded and easier
to understand.
Application examples

Speech
Application intelligibility Advantage
function
TV motion pic- Dialogs muffled by back-
tures, TV series activated ground music and noise are
or audio books easier to understand.
The presentation muffled by
Sportscasts switched on background noise in the sta-
dium is easier to understand.
No speech, the speech intelli-
Music switched off
gibility function is not needed.

▷ Press the Speech intelligibility button to activate or deactivate the

function.

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Transmitter status
Speech intelligibility function
LED
activated;
Annoying background noise is effectively
reduced, speech becomes clearer and
lights up blue easier to understand.

deactivated
lights up white

The speech intelligibility function can also be used in addition

to one of the hearing profiles 1-3.

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Cleaning and maintaining the

RS 5200

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.
▷ Keep all liquids far away from the product.
▷ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

To clean the wireless headphone system:

▷ Switch your wireless headphone system off and disconnect the
transmitter from the wall socket before cleaning.
▷ Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
▷ Clean 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:

▷ Reach behind the ear pads with your fingernails so that you can
carefully detach the ear pads from the stethoset receiver.
▷ Clean the ear pads under lukewarm running water.
▷ Let the ear pads air dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours
before using them again.
▷ Put the ear pads back on the stethoset receiver.
The rubber ring of the ear pads locks into place on the stethoset
receiver.

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For reasons of hygiene, the ear pads should be replaced from

time to time (especially the ear pads made of memory foam and
open foam only have a durability of a few months due to their
material properties). Spare ear pads in different materials and
forms are available from your Sennheiser partner.

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 15), the rechargeable battery may be exhausted or defective
and has to be replaced.

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.
▷ Contact your Sennheiser service partner if the rechargeable bat-
teries need to be replaced or removed.
▷ Do not return a product with a defective battery to your dealer or
Sennheiser partner unless requested to do so.

Outside the warranty period, the rechargeable batteries may be

replaced or removed by any qualified service center in an appropri-
ate manner. Instructions for qualified service centers on how to
replace or remove the rechargeable batteries are available from your
Sennheiser service partner.
You need suitable tools for replacement. We therefore recommend to
have the rechargeable battery replaced by your Sennheiser service
partner. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at
www.sennheiser.com/service-support

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Using the RS 5200’s additional functions

Using the RS 5200’s 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 and adjust some of the functions to your
individual needs.

Pairing one or several stethoset receivers

with the transmitter
The stethoset receiver and the transmitter of your wireless head-
phone system are factory pre-paired. The following steps are only
necessary if you want to pair additional stethoset receivers with the
transmitter.
You can simultaneously use up to 4 paired stethoset receivers with
your transmitter. All other paired and switched-on receivers cannot
connect to the transmitter.

1...4

If more than one stethoset receiver is connected to the trans-

mitter, the remaining operating time/charge status and the
hearing profile cannot be displayed. In addition, the balance
and a hearing profile cannot be adjusted. These functions can
only be used/adjusted when only one stethoset receiver is con-
nected to the transmitter.

Option A (contact pairing)

▷ Place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging com-
partment.
The stethoset receiver is paired with the transmitter.

Option B (proximity pairing)

1. Place the stethoset receiver as close as possible to the transmit-
ter.
2. Switch the stethoset receiver on by pulling the ear bows apart.
3. Simultaneously press and hold the volume buttons +/– until the
Receiver status LED flashes red. Once paring is completed, the
Receiver status LED flashes green and the Transmitter status

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LED flashes white.

Release the buttons.

1 2 3

ON
+

Advanced settings
The advanced settings allow you to adjust the wireless headphone
system to your individual needs and to protect the settings against
accidental changes.

Activating the protected settings mode

You can change the advanced settings by activating the protected
settings mode:
1. Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by
unplugging the connector of the power supply unit.
2. Keep the Hearing profile button pressed and connect the trans-
mitter to the power supply system by connecting the connector of
the power supply unit to the yellow socket of the transmitter.

1 2

1A

1A

The protected settings mode is activated. The Transmitter status

LED flashes blue. The LED segments indicate the current settings as
specified in the following chapters:
• battery status display (see page 32)
• charging reminder function (see page 32)
• hearing profile and balance protection (see page 33)

Deactivating the protected settings mode and saving the advanced

settings
To save the advanced settings and to deactivate the protected set-
tings mode:
3. Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by
unplugging the connector of the power supply unit.

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1A

Battery status display

This setting is saved on the transmitter, independent of the stethoset
receiver you are using.
To change the battery status display:
▷ Make sure that the protected settings mode is activated (see
page 31).
▷ Press the Balance button L.

Status and display of

Function/behavior
the Battery LED
permanently The current charge status is permanently
activated (operation displayed during charging.
and charging)* The remaining charge status is
permanently displayed during operation.

1st LED segment lit

activated for 30 The current charge status is displayed for
seconds (operation 30 seconds during charging. Then all LEDs
and charging) go off. The charging process is continued.
The remaining charge status is displayed
for 30 seconds during operation. The
1st LED segment off battery status display then goes off.

* factory default setting

▷ Save the setting by disconnecting the transmitter from the power
supply system (see page 31).

Charging reminder function

This setting is saved on the transmitter, independent of the stethoset
receiver you are using.
To activate or deactivate the function:
▷ Make sure that the protected settings mode is activated (see
page 31).
▷ Press the Balance button R on the transmitter.

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Status and display of

the charging Function/behavior
reminder function
activated* When you switch the stethoset receiver off
and the transmitter switches to standby
mode, the battery status display will flash
3rd LED segment lit for 10 minutes to remind you to charge the
stethoset receiver.
switched off After switching the wireless headphone
system off, all LEDs remain off.

3rd LED segment off

* factory default setting

▷ Save the setting by disconnecting the transmitter from the power
supply system (see page 31).

Hearing profile and balance protection

This setting is saved on the stethoset receiver, independent of the
transmitter you are using.
▷ Make sure that your stethoset receiver’s balance setting and
hearing profile are correctly adjusted (see page 22 and 23).
▷ Make sure that the protected settings mode is activated (see
page 31).
▷ Place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging com-
partment.
▷ Press the volume button + on the stethoset receiver to activate or
deactivate the hearing profile and balance protection.

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Status and display of

the protection Function/behavior
function
activated The activated hearing profile and the
balance setting cannot be changed/
deactivated.
2nd LED segment lit
deactivated* The hearing profiles can be changed at any
time by pressing the Hearing profile button
for 2 seconds. The balance setting can be
2nd LED segment off changed.

* factory default setting

▷ Save the setting by disconnecting the transmitter from the power
supply system (see page 31).

If you are using several stethoset receivers and want to protect

the activated hearing profiles from accidental adjustment, you
can place the stethoset receivers, one after the other, into the
transmitter’s charging compartment to activate the hearing
profile and balance protection.

Restoring the factory default settings

To restore the transmitter to the factory settings:
1. Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by
unplugging the connector of the power supply unit.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the buttons L, and R.
3. Connect the transmitter to the power supply system by connect-
ing the connector of the power supply unit to the yellow socket of
the transmitter while keeping the 3 buttons pressed for at least 3
seconds.
All LEDs on the transmitter flash. The transmitter settings are
restored to the factory settings.

1 2

1A

1A

3s

To restore a stethoset receiver to the factory settings:

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▷ Place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging com-

partment.
The Receiver status LED flashes green. The settings of the ste-
thoset receiver are also restored to the factory settings.

If you place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s

charging compartment at the very beginning of the restore pro-
cedure, the factory settings of the transmitter and the receiver
are restored simultaneously.

▷ Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by

unplugging the connector of the power supply unit.
The factory settings are restored and you can use the wireless
headphone system again.

1A

Charging the rechargeable battery using

the MCA 800 charging adapter
If you have purchased an additional stethoset receiver or an optional
MCA 800 charging adapter, you can also charge the stethoset
receiver using the charging adapter.

Always keep the headphones/MCA 800 charging adapter at least

3.94" (10 cm) from cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators
(ICDs) and other implants. The headphones/MCA 800 charging
adapter generate/s magnetic fields that could cause interference
with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators (ICDs) and other
implants.

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WARNING
Interference due to magnetic fields!
The MCA 800 charging adapter generates stronger permanent mag-
netic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers,
implanted defibrillators (ICDs) and other implants
▷ Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94" (10 cm) between the
holding magnets of the charging adapter and the cardiac pace-
maker, implanted defibrillator or other implant.

Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power supply
unit until it clicks audibly into place.
1. Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the connection
socket of the MCA 800 charging adapter.
2. Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket.
3. Connect the charging adapter to the charging contacts on the
stethoset receiver. The charging adapter is magnetically oriented
to the correct position.
The rechargeable battery is being charged. The LED on the
charging adapter lights up red. When the rechargeable battery is
fully charged, the LED lights up green.

1 2
US EU

UK

AU

3 4 3h

100 %

You can also use the stethoset receiver during charging. Please
note, however, that the receiver can get slightly warm during
charging. The charge status of the rechargeable battery is dis-
played on the transmitter (see page 15).

If the LED on the charging adapter flashes red and green, a charging
error/battery error has occurred. In this case, disconnect the
charging adapter from the stethoset receiver. For additional informa-
tion on the rechargeable battery, see page 29.

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If a problem occurs...

If a problem occurs...
Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page
The transmitter
No connection to the power supply Check the connections of the power
does not switch 15
system. supply unit.
on
The rechargeable battery is empty. Recharge the rechargeable battery.
The headphones Recharge the rechargeable battery for
cannot be several hours. If the rechargeable bat- 15
The rechargeable battery is deep
switched on tery is deep discharged, the charging
discharged.
process might take a while to start (up
to 1 hour).
No connection to the power supply Check the connections of the power
15
system. supply unit.
The audio plug is not properly con-
Check the audio plug connection. 10
nected.
The audio source is switched off. Switch the audio source on. –
Increase the volume on the audio
The volume of the analog audio
No sound source to at least a medium level/
source is either set to the minimum –
deactivate the muting function on the
or is on mute.
audio source.
The audio cable is defective. Replace the audio cable. –
The stethoset receiver is not cor-
rectly paired with the transmitter Pair the stethoset receiver with the
30
(e.g. additional stethoset receiver/ transmitter again.
receiver).
Cables are connected to both the Remove the cable from the analog
10
No audio signal digital and the analog audio input. audio input.
when a digital The connected digital audio source Set the audio format of your audio
audio source is uses an incompatible audio format. source to “PCM”, with a sampling rate
connected –
The Transmitter status LED flashes of max. 96 kHz (see the instruction
white and blue. manual of the audio source).
The stethoset receiver is out of the Reduce the distance between the ste-
–
transmitter’s range. thoset receiver and the transmitter.
Occasional Remove obstacles between the trans-
The signal is shielded. –
sound dropouts, mitter and the stethoset receiver.
it might be that Change the position of the transmitter
you hear 5 beeps There are interfering devices (e.g. or of the receiver.
via the receiver WiFi router, Bluetooth devices or 10
Separate the transmitter from other
microwaves) in the vicinity. wireless devices by at least 50 cm/
20”.
The volume on the stethoset Increase the volume on the stethoset
22
receiver is adjusted too low. receiver.
Sound too low Increase the volume of the analog
The volume of the analog audio
audio source to at least a medium level –
source is adjusted too low.
(approx. 1 Vrms).

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If a problem occurs...

Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page

The balance is misadjusted. Adjust the balance. 22
The audio cable is not properly con-
Check the audio plug connection. 10
Sound only on nected.
one ear Use an adapter (mono to stereo jack
The TV has only a mono headphone
socket) to connect the transmitter to –
socket
the TV.
The audio cable is defective. Replace the audio cable. –
The signal of the audio source is Reduce the volume of the audio
Sound is dis- –
distorted. source.
torted
The volume on the stethoset Reduce the volume on the stethoset
22
receiver is adjusted too high receiver.
Some TVs can adjust a delay or
You hear echos Check the audio output settings of
latency of the audio signal for the –
when using the your TV and set the latency to “0”.
digital audio output.
stethoset
receiver with a Reduce the volume of the TV speaker
Ear pads made of open foam is
TV or use closed ear pads (memory foam 18
being used
or silicone).
The battery status display is set so Set the battery status display so that it
32
The battery that it goes off after 30 seconds. is permanently displayed.
status display More than one stethoset receiver is This function is only possible when
goes off currently connected to the trans- only one stethoset receiver/receiver is –
mitter. connected to the transmitter.
2 beeps during The rechargeable battery is almost
Recharge the rechargeable battery. 15
operation empty.
Have the rechargeable battery
The operating The rechargeable battery is
replaced by an authorized Sennheiser 29
time decreases exhausted.
service partner.
A hearing profile The hearing profile and balance Deactivate the hearing profile and bal-
33
or the balance protection is activated. ance protection.
cannot be acti- More than one stethoset receiver/ This function is only possible when
vated or receiver is currently connected to only one stethoset receiver/receiver is –
changed the transmitter. connected to the transmitter.
The stethoset receiver is not paired Pair the stethoset receiver with the
30
with the transmitter. transmitter.
The stethoset
The distance to the transmitter is Reduce the distance between the ste-
receiver does –
too large. thoset receiver and the transmitter.
not connect to
the transmitter Up to 4 stethoset receivers can be
4 stethoset receivers are currently
simultaneously used with the trans- –
connected to the transmitter
mitter.

If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the prob-
lem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, visit the RS 5200
product page at www.sennheiser.com. There you will find a current
list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).
You may also contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance.
To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennhe-
iser.com/service-support

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Leaving the range of the transmitter

The range of the transmitter largely depends on environmental con-
ditions such as wall thickness, wall composition etc. If you leave the
range of the transmitter, the audio drops out occasionally at first
before the connection breaks down completely. You hear alerts in the
stethoset receiver and the Receiver status LED flashes green (or red
if the rechargeable battery is almost empty).
If you re-enter the transmission range within 5 minutes, the connec-
tion is automatically re-established.
If you spend more than 5 minutes outside the transmission range,
the stethoset receiver switches off automatically.

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Specifications

Specifications
RS 5200 system

Carrier frequency 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz

Modulation 8-FSK Digital
analog input:
Signal-to-noise ratio typ. 85 dBA at 1 Vrms
digital input: > 90 dBA
RF output power max. 10 dBm
Audio latency < 60 ms
Range up to 70 m (line of sight)
Stethoset receivers that can
be simultaneously connected 4
to the transmitter
operation: +5 °C to +40 °C
Temperature range
storage: -25 °C to +70 °C
Relative air humidity (non- operation: 10 to 80 %
condensing) storage: 10 to 90 %

RR 5200 stethoset receiver

Type intra-aural, closed

Transducer principle dynamic, neodymium magnets
silicone: silicone elastomer
Ear pad material memory foam: PUR
open foam: PUR
Frequency response 15 Hz to 16 kHz
Sound pressure level max. 125 dB at 1 kHz, 3 % THD
THD < 0.5 % at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Operating time up to 12 hours
Charging time of recharge-
up to 3 hours
able battery
built-in BAP 800 lithium polymer
Power supply rechargeable battery, 3.7 V,
350 mAh
Weight (incl. rechargeable
approx. 61 g
battery)
Dimensions
approx. 102 mm x 265 mm x 23 mm
(switched off, W x H x D)
Maximum value of the static
1,15 mT
magnetic field at the surface

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Specifications

TR 5000 transmitter

digital input: optical

supported data streams:
Connections PCM, 32 - 96 kHz/16 - 24 bit
analog input: 3.5 mm jack socket
input voltage range: 0.15 to 4.0 Vpk
Power supply 5V ,1A
operation: typ. 1 W
Power consumption
standby: ≤ 0.5 W (without charging)
Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 50 mm x 42 mm x 270 mm

Sennheiser NT 5-10AW power supply unit

Nominal input voltage/cur-

100 – 240 V~/300 mA
rent
Power frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Nominal output voltage 5V
Nominal output current 1A
operation: 0 °C to +40 °C
Temperature range
storage: -25 °C to +70 °C
Relative air humidity (non- operation: 10 to 80 %
condensing) storage: 10 to 90 %

Hearing profiles 1-3

Lows Midrange Highs
Gain/dB

10

-5

-10

-15

-20
0 0.25 0.5 1 1.5 2 3 4 6
Frequency/kHz

Profile 1
Profile 2
Profile 3

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Manufacturer Declarations

Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months
on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.

In compliance with the following requirements

EU declaration of conformity
• ErP Directive (2009/125/EC)
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
Hereby, Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declares that the
radio equipment type TR 5000, RR 5200 is in compliance with the
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the fol-
lowing Internet address:
www.sennheiser.com/download.

Notes on disposal
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC & 2013/56/EU)
• WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)
The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin on the product, the bat-
tery/rechargeable battery (if applicable) and/or the packaging indi-
cates that these products must not be disposed of with normal
household waste, but must be disposed of separately at the end of
their operational lifetime. For packaging disposal, please observe the
legal regulations on waste segregation applicable in your country.
Further information on the recycling of theses products can be
obtained from your municipal administration, from the municipal col-
lection points, or from your Sennheiser partner.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment, batteries/rechargeable batteries (if applicable) and packag-
ings is used to promote the reuse and recycling and to prevent neg-
ative effects caused by e.g. potentially hazardous substances
contained in these products. Herewith you make an important con-
tribution to the protection of the environment and public health.

Trademarks
Sennheiser is a trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other product and company names mentioned in the user documen-
tation may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.

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