User manual THOMSON WHP 990

[. . . ] We recommend you disconnect the unit from the mains power supply during storms. If you observe smoke or detect a suspicious smell, immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply. For this reason you are advised to maintain easy access to the mains plug. Never open the unit yourself ­ you may be electrocuted. [. . . ] The digital technology used (44kHz, 16-bit sampling) guarantees the same listening quality as an audio Compact Disc. And insert 3 AAA type rechargeable batteries, ensuring you align their positive and negative polarities (+ and -) correctly. Connect the AC/DC mains adapter connector (13) to the DC IN socket (12) at the back of the cradle, then connect the adapter to a mains outlet. Rechargeable batteries must be fully charged for 36 hours before use. Fit the headset to its base and the red indicator light (8) will come on, indicating charging. subsequent charging must last approximately 15 to 17 hours. When the headset is fully charged, the indicator light (8) turns green. Note : you are advised to read the information on rechargeable batteries at the end of the instruction booklet (inside the cover). Source's audio output jack (the jack socket of equipment such as a television set, Hi-Fi unit, CD player, etc). If your audio source has two RCA (cinch) audio output jacks instead of a headphone jack, use the cords supplied (14 and 16) to connect your headphones to the two (red and white) RCA plugs. Connect the AC/DC mains adapter connector (13) to the DC IN socket (12) at the back of the cradle, then connect the adapter to a mains outlet (230 V - 50 Hz). Make sure the rechargeable batteries are correctly installed in the headset. Check that the cradle is running, the indicator (9) must be lit. Warning: If the volume is too low, the cradle switches off after 2 minutes of use. This is to comply with the current legislation on reduce the amount of radio emissions in the environment. Therefore, to ensure that this function is not accidentally triggered, we suggest that you set the television, audio amplifier or DVD/CD player headphone volume level at approximately half way (50%). Please consult your equipments user manual for details on how to set the head / earphones volume level. The base starts up automatically when an audio The cradle has an automatic function that switches it off if the audio input jack (11) does not receive an audio signal for approximately 2 minutes. Please consult your equipments user manual for details on how to set the head / earphones volume level. Signal from the source is received at the input socket (11) on the base (make sure there is power to the base from the mains adapter as previously indicated). The power supply indicator (9) must be on to confirm the base is ready. Check that the sound provided by the source is of sufficient quality and that the signal level is not too low or too high. [. . . ] This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured in accordance with the attached technical documentation described in the annex II of the Directive which form part of this declaration. NiMH rechargeable battery memory effect When a NiMH rechargeable battery is first used, it is important to fully charge it and then allow it to discharge completely three times in order to ensure its maximum storage capacity. You must avoid recharging this type of rechargeable battery if it is not fully discharged, otherwise it will remember the range of charge between the "undischarged" capacity and its maximum capacity. This would reduce the battery's storage rating for subsequent charges and so reduce the length of time during which your headphones can be used before recharging is necessary. [. . . ]