CORDLESS FM STEREO HEADPHONES
HA-W500RF (EK)
HA-W500RF
(EK)
CORDLESS
FM
STEREO
HEADPHONES
INSTRUCTIONS
J5500-115A
Printed in China
J5500-115A
© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
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"SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT"
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical apparatus, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to assured.
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Do
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do
ensure that all electrical connections (including the plug, extension cord and inter-
connections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the plug when making or changing
connections.
Do
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation or operation or safety of
your equipment.
Do
be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
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DON'T
continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally,
or if it is damaged in any way--switch off--withdraw the plug and consult your
dealer.
DON'T
remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T
leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that
it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode.
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know
how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T
use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television when driving.
DON'T
listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your
hearing.
DON'T
obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or on soft
furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T
use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws. To ensure complete
safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixing screws
supplied according to the instructions.
DON'T
allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening in the case. This could result in a fatal electrical shock.
NEVER guess or make changes with electrical equipment of any kind. It is better to
CAUTION:
CHARGE ONLY WITH PROVIDED NICKEL-CADMIUM TYPE
BATTERIES. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE.
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OPERATING AT 863 MHz TO 865 MHz
CORDLESS FM STEREO HEADPHONES
ACCORDING TO THE USED FREQUENCY BAND THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO
USE IN GERMANY, THE UK, FRANCE, AUSTRIA, THE NETHERLANDS, SWEDEN,
NORWAY, DENMARK, FINLAND, BELGIUM
English
Hereby, JVC, declares that this HA-W500RF is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish
JVC vakuuttaa täten että HA-W500RF tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch
Hierbij verklaart JVC dat het toestel HA-W500RF in overeenstemming is met
de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze verklaart JVC dat deze HA-W500RF voldoet aan de essentiële eisen
en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French
Par la présente JVC déclare que l'appareil HA-W500RF est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE
Par la présente, JVC déclare que ce HA-W500RF est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui
lui sont applicables.
Swedish
Härmed intygar JVC att denna HA-W500RF står i överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av
direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish
Undertegnede JVC erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr HA-W500RF
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
German
Hiermit erklärt JVC, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses HA-W500RF in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt JVC die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes HA-W500RF mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek
JVC HA-W500RF
1999/5/EK
Italian
Con la presente JVC dichiara che questo HA-W500RF e conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Spanish
Por medio de la presente JVC declara que el HA-W500RF cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles
de la Directive 1999/5/CE
Portuguese
JVC declara que este HA-W500RF está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposiçôes da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before you begin operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to be
sure you get the best possible performance.
If you have any questions, consult your JVC dealer.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, cover or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT
1. Installation
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Select a place which is level, dry
and neither too hot nor too cold
(between 0°C and 35°C /32°F and
95°F).
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Keep away from direct sunlight.
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Do not put it too close to a heater.
2. Power cord
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Do not handle the power cord with
wet hands!
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Do not bend the power cord
sharply.
3. Malfunctions, etc.
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There are no serviceable parts
inside. If anything goes wrong,
unplug the power cord and consult
your dealer.
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Do not insert any metallic object.
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Do not allow water to get inside.
FEATURES
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Frequency modulation system which
allows headphones to be used even
in areas where the transmitter cannot
be seen
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Reception range (up to 100 m (328 ft):
using JVC measurement system)
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Rechargeable system with built-in
Ni-Cd batteries provided
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Large 40 mm dia. drivers for high-
quality sound
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Automatic Power On/Off transmitter
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Auto-level control circuit that auto-
matically adjusts signals to the
appropriate modulation level
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Single volume control adjusts the
volume level of the left and right
channels simultaneously
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Adaptable to any audio/visual equip-
ment
NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Transmitter
1 Power Indicator
When an audio signal is input: The
power automatically turns on and the
indicator lights in green.
2 CHANNEL
Adjusts the transmission frequency.
3 Antenna
For use, pull out and stand it
vertically.
4 Audio input cord and plug
1.5 m cord and 3.5 mm dia. stereo
miniplug.
5 DC IN (DC 9V Jack)
Connect plug 7 (DC Out for
Transmitter) on the AC adaptor.
6 AC adaptor (J47127-001)
Connects to a household AC outlet
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz).
Note:
The provided AC adaptor is exclusively
for use with this unit.
Do not connect to any other equipment.
7 DC Out (for Transmitter)
8 DC Out (for Receiver Charging)
1 2 3
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When connecting to a standard stereo phone jack
(6.3 mm dia.)
-- Use the provided plug adaptor
(Converts a stereo miniplug to a standard stereo
phone plug)
When connecting to a monaural minijack
-- Use an optional plug adaptor
(Converts a stereo miniplug to a monaural miniplug)
To HEADPHONES jack
TV, audio amplifier,
VCR, tape deck,
video disc player,
etc.
1 2 3
When
connecting to a
stereo minijack
NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
CONNECTION
Receiver (Cordless Headphones)
1 POWER (Power switch)
2 Power Indicator
The indicator lights in red when the
power is turned on.
Also, the indicator lights in green
during recharge.
3 CHARGE (Charging input terminal)
4 VOL. (Volume control)
Adjusts the volume level of the left
and right channels simultaneously.
5 TUNING (Tuning control)
Adjusts the reception frequency.
6 Soft Comfort-Fit Headband
s How to connect to AV equipment
Connection to HEADPHONES jack
L-channel
(white plug)
R-channel
(red plug)
To LINE OUT or REC
OUT terminals
TV, audio amplifier,
VCR, tape deck,
video disc player,
etc.
1 2 3
Provided
connection cord
Connection to LINE OUT or REC OUT terminals
1
2
3
5
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6
L
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For replacement ear pads, please consult with the dealer where
you purchased the headphones.
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Provided exclusive
AC adaptor
(J47127-001)
To AC outlet
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)
Plug polarities
ø3.5 mm plug
To DC 9 V jack
Note:
Be sure to use the provided exclusive AC adaptor (J47127-001) for connection. Use of any
other AC adaptor may cause a malfunction.
1 2 3
ø2.5 mm plug To receiver CHARGE jack
CONNECTION
RANGE OF USE
Connection to power supply
1 2 3
Ø 3,5 mm plug
To DC 9 V jack
ø2.5 mm plug
To receiver CHARGE jack
To AC outlet
1
2
3
Provided exclusive
AC adaptor
(J47127-001)
POWER REQUIREMENTS OF HEADPHONES
Charging rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries
1 Set the POWER switch on the headphones to OFF.
The batteries cannot be charged when the switch is set to ON.
2 Connect the DC out (for Receiver Charging) from the AC adaptor to the headphones.
3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. The charger starts charging the batteries
automatically.
Note:
The usable area may differ depending on building structure, etc.
The range becomes shorter in the following cases:
In places such as inside an apartment
with reinforced concrete walls, or when
the transmitter and headphones are
separated by obstacles such as steel-
reinforced doors.
When items such as
metal furniture are
situated nearby.
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Be sure to keep this unit
more than 0.5 m/1.64 ft
away from concrete
walls, metal furniture,
etc.
Charging time
The battery can be fully charged in approx. 24 hours.
During recharge the indicator lights in green, which turns off at completion.
When done, unplug the DC plug from the battery.
Battery running time
After charging is complete, you can use them continuously for approx. 20 hours.
Tips for better use
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Be sure to charge the batteries within the temperature range of 10°C ~ 35°C
(50°F ~ 95°F).
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Charging batteries that are not completely exhausted will cause efficiency to decline.
Be sure to charge them after they have been completely exhausted.
The usable area between the transmitter and the
headphones is within a radius of max 100 m (based
on measurements taken when placed in direct view
in a straight line and no interference situation).
Max: 100 m (Under controlled ambient conditions)
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