Putting the RS 170 into operation
Charging the headphones’ rechargeable batteries
CAUTION Danger of damage to the headphones!
If standard batteries are inserted into the headphones and you place the headphones on the headphone holder/charger of the transmitter, the batteries can leak and damage your headphones.
Only place the headphones on the headphone holder/ charger of the transmitter if rechargeable batteries are inserted.
| Charge the rechargeable batteries for at least 16 hours prior to first time | |
16h | use. Subsequent charging time is about half of the previous operating | |
time. The operating time is up to 24 hours. | ||
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Place the headphones on the headphone holder/charger of the transmitter. Make sure that the headphones make good contact with the charging contacts .
The rechargeable batteries are being charged. The CHARGE LED lights up orange.
When the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, the CHARGE LED goes off.
Always store the headphones on the headphone holder/charger to ensure that they are fully charged when they are needed.
HDR 170 
Adjusting the headband of the headphones
For good sound quality and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head. To do so, adjust the headband via its
Wear the headphones so that the headband runs over the top of your head.
Adjust the length of the headband so that
–your ears are completely inside the earpads,
–you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears,
–a snug fit of the headband on the head is ensured.
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