User manual AKG MERLIN 232

[. . . ] Never throw batteries into a fire (risk of explosion) or household garbage can. When scrapping the equipment, remove the batteries, separate the case, circuit boards, and cables, and dispose of all components in accordance with local waste disposal rules. To dispose of the packaging, make sure to use a collection/recycling system provided for that purpose and observe local legislation relating to waste disposal and recycling. Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. [. . . ] The Status LED (11) will be lit red or yellow to indicate the batteries inside the headphones are being charged. Unplug the charging cable (17) from the headphones and disconnect the charger (16) from the power outlet. (The charging current is very low, so the headphones or batteries will not be damaged even if you forget to unplug the charging cable. 3 Discharging Batteries In order to maintain full battery capacity for as long as possible, discharge the batteries completely about once a month: 1. Switch the transmitter or headphones on and leave it/ them on the shelf until the status LED goes out. If you feel that you need to recharge the supplied batteries more often than would be convenient, you may consider replacing the batteries with new AAA size 1. 1 Charging Batteries In order to ensure the longest possible service life for the rechargeable batteries, we deliver them uncharged. Therefore, charge the supplied batteries before first operating your headphones system. If you operate the transmitter or headphones on dry batteries, never try to recharge these batteries. Do not use any charger other than the charger supplied with your headphone system!Using other types of chargers or AC adapters may damage the transmitter and/or headphones. (If you insert the battery the wrong way, the battery will not be charged. Insert the new battery into the battery compartment (8), making sure the positive end of the battery will point toward the connector (5). (If you insert the battery the other way round, the transmitter will not be powered. Rotate the ear pad on the left-hand earphone through approximately 10° CCW to unlock the bayonet mount and remove the ear pad. Insert the new batteries aligning them with the polarity marks inside the battery compartments (12). Replace the ear pad on the earphone and rotate the ear pad through approximately 10° CW to lock the ear pad. Since the connecting cable of the transmitter is very short, the receiver will be unable to receive a signal. ⷠIf you connect the transmitter to a personal stereo with an integrated radio, you can use the MERLIN 232 to listen to cassette tapes only. Check what type of headphone output your audio source (portable stereo, DVD player, MD recorder, MP3 player, stereo system, TV set, computer, etc. If your headphone output is a mini jack, you can connect the transmitter directly to it. If the headphone output on your audio source is a 1/4" jack, plug the connector (5) on the transmitter into the supplied adapter (6). [. . . ] Use a pointed object to lift the clear plastic cover at the cable end of the transmitter. To close the cover, press it down against the transmitter to the point that the cover clicks shut. To avoid being distracted from driving or jeopardizing the safety of other road users never use headphones while driving or cycling. Using headphones at high volume levels, particularly over extended periods of time, may damage your hearing. [. . . ]