Sennheiser 830-TV Headphones User Manual
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1. dB 20 Max 10 Factory preset D setting o 0 1 1 10 kHz 24 Additional technical information Changing the operating mode The transmitter can be set to a different operating mode This is useful when the sound of your sound source is very low and the transmitter therefore does not always switch on automatically Press the speech intelligibility button 9 Y for approx 5 seconds gt Dre SV es The indicator 0 goes off The charging indi Clay h re rechar r aC red operating mode 2 operating mode 1 factory preset If the operating mode was changed success fully the charging indicator for the spare rechargeable battery 6 goes off and the indicator 0 lights up again Particularities of operating mode 2 In operating mode 2 the transmitter is not switched on by the sound signal from the sound source To switch the transmitter on gt Take the receiver out of the charging compartment To switch the transmitter off gt Place the receiver into the charging compartment If in operating mode 2 you want to use a second receiver and charge its rechargeable battery during operation gt Pull the battery out of the receiver s battery compartment 3 gt Slide the battery into the transmitter s AD charging compartment 5 as far as it will go SSS 25 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare2. Pein ten Contents Contents Safety instructions seien 2 Delivery includes ee 4 Product overview raid 5 Putting the Set 830 TV into operation s es 6 Setting up the transmitter unaeneeeeneennennnnen 6 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source 7 Connecting the transmitter to the mains 10 Using the Set 830 TV une 11 Switching the transmitter on off essees 11 Switching the receiver ON OFF eeseeeeennen 12 Adjusting the volume m 13 Adjusting the balance a 13 Switching between mono and stereo operation 14 Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility 15 Storing and charging the receiver essees 16 Charging a rechargeable battery in the transmitter s charging compartment 17 A A aetna 18 this indicator lights Up anna 18 YOU press this button aussen 18 you change the position of this control switch 19 you hear warning signals neeeneeeenenenenenn 19 Cleaning the Set 830 TV ssesesenennenenennenesnnnennsnnnenennnnn 20 Cleaning the transmitter and the receiver 20 Cleaning the A 20 Ifa problem octurs eken 21 Additional technical information eeeee 23 Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility 23 Changing the operating mode ssssesesesesucnsnensuene 25 Accessories and spare parts coconcocccccoconcconononncnncnonncnnonnnos 26 Specifications ima aran 27
3. Is the operation indicator 8 lit Check if the transmitter is switched on see page 11 Is the transmitter set up the wrong way round Set up the transmitter so that the cables are guided away from the receiver see page 6 21 If a problem occurs Possible cause Solution Does the receiver s Sennheiser logo face the transmitter Wear the receiver the right way round with the Sennheiser logo facing the transmitter Is the volume of the sound source sufficient Set the volume on your sound source to a medium value Is the volume of the receiver sufficient Increase the volume by turning the volume control 1 on the receiver see page 13 Is the rechargeable battery inserted properly into the receiver and fully charged Remove the rechargeable battery and reinsert it into the receiver If this doesn t help recharge the rechargeable battery see page 17 You hear the sound only with one ear Possible cause Is the balance adjusted correctly Solution Turn the balance control 2 to the left or right see page 13 Is the transmitter set to mono Set the mono stereo switch 42 on the transmitter to the left see page 14 The sound of your sound source is hardly intelligible Possible cause Solution Is the speech intelligibility enhancement out of adjustment Press the speech intelligibility button 9 9 on the t
4. Manufacturer declarations ooooocicicicicncnoconocinonononononononoso 29 GE ee ee ee 30 Safety instructions Safety instructions Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the devices e Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times Always include this instruction manual when passing the devices on to third parties Do not use the devices in situations which require special attention e g when performing skilled jobs Always keep the devices dry and do not expose them to extreme temperatures e Use the devices with care and set them up in a clean dust free envi ronment e Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter which could stain your furniture You should therefore place the transmitter on a non slip pad to avoid potential staining of furni ture This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional headphones This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required if the devices have been damaged in any way such as mains cable or plug damage liquid has been spilled objects have fallen inside the devices have been exposed to rain or moisture do not operate properly or have been dropped e WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the device and the mains unit to rain or moistu
5. up to 12 m within a room 3 5 mm stereo jack socket 13 5 V DC 500 mA via NT 13 mains unit approx 260 g approx 115 x 145 x 40 mm 125 dB SPL via BA 300 rechargeable Li lon battery 3 7 V 150 mAh up to 12 hours approx 68 g incl BA 300 approx 240 x 130 x 25 mm 27 Specifications NT 13 mains unit Nominal input voltage 100 V t0240V Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Max power consumption 2 4 W incl battery charging Nominal output voltage 13 5 V DC Nominal output current 500 mA Standby consumption approx 0 9 W w o battery charging Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 C The devices comply with the following standards Europe EMC EN 55013 EN 55020 Safety EN 60065 EN 61558 EN 60950 USA FE 47CFR15_B Canada IC ICES 003 28 Manufacturer declarations Manufacturer declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product For the current warranty conditions please visit our web site at www sennheiser com or contact your Sennheiser partner CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC The declaration is available on the internet site at www sennheiser com Batteries or rechargeable batteries batteries as special waste or return them to your sp
6. used to transmit to several receivers on the same frequency Putting the Set 830 TV into operation Connecting the transmitter to a sound source Switch your sound source e g TV off before connecting the transmitter gt Plug one end of the connection cable 5 into the blue socket 11 on the transmitter Check the connection possibilities of your sound source e g TV Connection possibility PY EJ pl sata an L OR Ww u source Name of Head RCA SCART MKE 800 TV N connection phone socket socket external possibility socket microphone gt Select one of the four connection possibilities VV EX or PJ and follow the instructions in the corresponding chapter Note If there are several connections PN EJ or 14 available select the SCART socket Ia The MKE 800 TV N microphone is available as an accessory see page 26 Putting the Set 830 TV into operation A Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket Plug the other end of the connec tion cable 6 into the headphone socket on your sound source Is the plug on the connection cable too small for the headphone socket Plug the adapter to 14 6 3 mm jack socket 7 onto the connection cable 6 Adjust the volume of the headphone socket on your sound source to a medium level This improves the quality of cordless sound transmission For detailed information please re
7. volume control 1 to adjust the volume to a sufficient and comfortable level 1 Vol Adjusting the balance The balance control allows for right left volume adjustment Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears Turn the balance control 2 to the left L or right R in order to increase the volume for the corresponding ear 13 Using the Set 830 TV Switching between mono and stereo operation If despite a correct balance adjustment you can hear the sound only with one ear Set the ST MO switch 2 on the transmitter to MO mono Meaning of the terms mono and stereo Stereo ST Mono MO PN 2 S w S w 4 uy oy Example Speech from the left R Music from the right zo You hear speech from You hear speech and music the left and music from coming from the front the right 14 Using the Set 830 TV Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility D The speech intelligibility button 9 9 allows you to adjust the sound to your individual needs pa q mn SE er fen N lt Press the speech intelligibility button 9 9 until the sound is optimally adjusted to your needs Try out which setting works best for you Press the button 1x 2x 3x 4x Indicator 7 8 2 lit yellow 1 1 Q 1 Q 1 Setting 1 2 3 Default setting If necessary
8. 1 goes off To disconnect the transmitter from the mains Pull out the mains connector from the wall socket Note When not using the transmitter for extended periods of time e g when you are on holiday pull out the mains connector from the wall socket In this case however the receiver s rechargeable battery will not be recharged 11 Using the Set 830 TV Switching the receiver on off CAUTION Hearing damage due to high volumes z A This receiver allows you to set higher vol umes than conventional headphones This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children Before putting the receiver on set the volume on the receiver to a low value Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes Switching the receiver on The receiver automatically switches on when you pull the earbows apart Putting the receiver on Put the receiver on the correct way round with the Sennheiser logo facing away from your body The earpads adapt to the ear form and thus increase the wearing comfort Switching the receiver off Take the receiver off The receiver automatically switches off after 30 seconds 12 Using the Set 830 TV Notes For how to store and charge the receiver see page 16 If you are not within the range of the trans BH mitter the receiver automatically switches off after 3 minutes Adjusting the volume gt Use the
9. as hazard gt i ee e Do not heat above 70 C 158 F e g do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire Do not expose to moisture Only charge rechargeable batteries with the appro priate Sennheiser chargers When not using the rechargeable battery for extended periods of time charge it regularly every six months for about one hour Do not short circuit Only charge rechargeable Ge batteries at ambient temperatures between 10 C and 40 C A Do not mutilate Do not charge the 22 or dismantle IB rechargeable batter N ES ecaro y Store the devices rechargeable batteries in a cool and dry place at room temperature if the device is obviously defective Return defective devices or devices with defective rechargeable batteries to your specialist dealer Delivery includes Delivery includes Delivery of the Set 830 TV system includes 1 RI 830 stethoset receiver with BA 300 Lithium lon rechargeable battery TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging compart ments NT 13 mains unit with 3 country adapters EU UK US connection cable with two 3 5 mm stereo jack plugs for connection to a headphone socket audio adapters 1 adapter 3 5 mm to Ya 6 3 mm jack plug 1 adapter for RCA socket 1 SCART adapter for SCART socket pairs of spare earpads instruction manual Product overview Product overview DE Receiver see inside cover E 1 Volume control 3 Bat
10. ecialist Y Please dispose of exhausted batteries and rechargeable dealer WEEE Declaration Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational life X time by taking it to your local collection point or recycling centre for such equipment Statements regarding FCC and industry Canada This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Changes or modif
11. fer to the instruction manual of your sound source e g TV Note With most TVs the headphone socket is located at the front or sides EJ Connecting the transmitter to an RCA socket Plug the adapter for RCA socket 18 onto the connection cable 0 Connect the red connector of the adapter 8 to the red RCA socket R of your sound source Connect the white connector of the adapter 48 to the white or black RCA socket of your sound source Note With most TVs the RCA socket is located at the rear Putting the Set 830 TV into operation Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket Plug the SCART adapter 49 onto the connection cable 16 gt Connect the SCART adapter 49 to the SCART socket on your TV Note If your TV has several SCART sockets use the socket SCART output D Using the MKE 800 TV N external microphone Your sound source doesn t have any of the connections mentioned above You can then use the MKE 800 TV N microphone see Accessories and spare parts on page 26 Directly connect the microphone to the blue socket 11 on the transmitter Position the microphone in front of the loudspeaker of your sound source Note You can change the sound by varying the position of the microphone in front of the loudspeaker Putting the Set 830 TV into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains Select the suitable country adapter 2 for your wall soc
12. ications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp may void the FCC authoriza tion to operate this equipment 29 Index Index Receiver Adjusting the balance 13 Adjusting the volume 13 Balance control function 19 Charging the receiver 16 Cleaning 20 No sound signal 21 Operating time 16 Putting the receiver on taking the receiver off 12 Sound hardly intelligible 22 Sound only audible with one ear 22 Storing the receiver 16 Switching the receiver on off 12 Rechargeable battery Charging in the charging compartment 17 Replacing and charging the rechargeable battery 17 Special functions Changing the operating mode 25 Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility 23 Treble boost control 24 Terms Compression treble boost 24 Mono stereo 14 Transmitter Cleaning 20 Connection to a headphone socket 8 Connection to a SCART socket 9 Connection to a sound source 7 Connection to an RCA socket 8 Connection to the mains 10 Enhancing the speech intelligibility 15 Installation 6 Operation indicator meaning 18 Speech intelligibility indicator meaning 18 Switching between mono and stereo operation 14 Switching the transmitter on off 11 Treble boost control function 24 Troubleshooting 21 Using the MKE 800 TV N external microphone 9 30 Y SENNHEISER Sennheiser electronic GmbH amp Co KG Printed in China Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany Publ 07 08 www sennheiser com 528249 A01
13. ing the spare rechargeable battery for the first time charge it for at least 3 hours R Removing and charging the receiver s battery To remove the receiver s battery a Pull the battery out of the receiver s Insert the receiver s battery into the charging compartment 5 at the side Dr of the transmitter as shown WV When the battery is inserted correctly into the charging compartment the indicator 6 lights up red The battery is being charged green The battery is fully charged Slide the battery into the receiver s battery compartment 3 as far as it will go 17 What if What if this indicator lights up Indicator Status Meaning Operation lit green Transmitter is indicator Switched on on the off Transmitter is trans mitter switched off Charging lit red Rechargeable battery indicator 7 is being charged Charging lit green Rechargeable battery indicator 6 is fully charged 30 Speech lit yellow Speech intelligibility z intelligibility enhancement is 2 indicator 6 on switched on the transmitter off Speech intelligibility enhancement is switched off you press this button Function Speech Selects one of the 15 intelligibility possible settings in order button 9 9 on to individually enhance the transmitter the speech intelligibility 18 What if you change the position of this contro
14. ket Plug the suitable country adapter onto the mains unit 20 Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit to the yellow socket 42 on the transmitter Plug the mains unit 20 into a wall socket The operation indicator 8 on the transmitter lights up green Notes When connecting the transmitter to the mains for the first time charge the rechargeable battery for 3 hours as described in the chapter H Storing and charging the receiver on page 16 If there is no audio signal from the sound source for about 3 minutes the transmitter automatically switches off The operation indicator 8 goes off 10 Using the Set 830 TV Using the Set 830 TV To switch the Set 830 TV system on proceed as follows 1 Switch your sound source e g TV on The transmitter EN automatically switches on see next chapter 2 Put the stethoset receiver on The receiver automatically switches on see page 12 3 Adjust the desired volume see page 13 Switching the transmitter on off To switch the transmitter on Switch your sound source on The transmitter automatically switches on The opera tion indicator 8 5 lights up green The transmitter doesn t switch on Read the chapter If a problem occurs on page 21 To switch the transmitter off Switch your sound source off The transmitter automatically switches off after 3 minutes The operation indicator 8
15. l switch Control switch Function see page Volume control 1 Reduces or increases the 13 on the receiver volume of the receiver Balance control 2 Increases the volume for 13 on the receiver the left or the right ear Mono stereo slide Sets the transmitter to 14 switch 42 on the mono or stereo operation transmitter Treble adjustment Treble adjustment is only to 23 control 49on the be made by a hearing aid transmitter technician an expert you hear warning signals ad N a a a A 6 short The receiver does not receive gt beeps any signal from the trans mitter e Transmitter and receiver are too distant The receiver switches off after 3 minutes e The transmitter is switched off A 2 long The rechargeable battery is ze Dez beeps almost flat 19 Cleaning the Set 830 TV Cleaning the Set 830 TV Cleaning the transmitter and the receiver CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the devices A Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics Keep all liquids far away from the devices Do not use any cleansing agents or sol vents Before cleaning disconnect the transmitter from the mains Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices Cleaning the earpads Carefully remove the earpads 5 from G the receiver 4 Clean the earpads 5
16. parts CAUTION Danger of damage to the device Components from other manufacturers e g A for power supply or rechargeable battery may cause damage to the device and will invalidate the warranty Use only use original Sennheiser accesso ries and spare parts Do you wish to use additional receivers The following receivers are available from your specialist dealer Cat No Accessory spare part 502020 RI 830 stethoset receiver 502023 RI 900 stethoset receiver 502021 RI 830 S receiver The following Set 830 TV accessories are available from your specialist dealer Cat No Accessory spare part 500898 BA 300 spare rechargeable battery 528123 Earpads silicone black 5 pairs 528124 Earpads silicone transparent 5 pairs 528125 Earpads foam black 5 pairs 531428 Swivel joint for earpad 500974 MKE 800 TV N external microphone mono 517627 Extension cable 3 m 3 5 mm stereo jack plug 26 Specifications System Modulation Carrier frequencies Frequency response THD Charging time for rechargeable battery Signal to noise ratio 1 mV peak deviation Operating temperature Transmitter Range Audio microphone connection Power supply Weight Dimensions Receiver Max SPL Power supply Operating time Weight Dimensions Specifications FM stereo 2 3 MHz 2 8 MHz 50 Hz 16 000 Hz lt 1 approx 3 hours typ 75 dB A 10 C to 40 C
17. ransmitter until the sound is optimally adjusted to your needs see page 15 Do you use a plasma TV screen Make sure that the transmitter is placed as far as possible from your plasma TV screen see page 6 Is the receiver still within the trans mitter s range Move the receiver closer to the transmitter 22 Additional technical information The loudspeakers of your TV are muted Possible cause Solution Some TVs have a Via the operating menu of your TV function that mutes check if and how the muting func A the loudspeakers tion can be deactivated when you connect a Use either a different audio socket transmitter on your TV or use the MKE 800 TV N external microphone see Accesso ries and spare parts on page 26 If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above tables or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solu tions please contact your Sennheiser partner for assis tance Additional technical information Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility The speech intelligibility can be enhanced individually on the trans mitter see page 15 There are the following settings Setting Indicator Fine adjustment lit yellow Compression NW Treble boost NU Compression and treble boost Default setting No fine adjustment made Nu SIS OS 23 Additional technical information Compression set
18. re e Use only the supplied mains unit e Disconnect the mains connector from the wall socket to completely disconnect the device from the mains during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Ensure that the mains unit is always readily operable and easily accessible properly plugged into the wall socket not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent heat accumulation only operated within the permissible temperature range see Specifications on page 27 not operated near heat sources Safety instructions Intended use of the devices Intended use includes e having read this instruction manual especially the chapter Safety instructions on page 2 e using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual Improper use means using the devices other than as described in this instructions or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein Safety instructions for the Lithium lon rechargeable battery The BA 300 is a Lithium lon rechargeable battery If abused or misused this rechargeable battery may be damaged Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse WARNING In extreme cases the rechargeable battery may even present a e heat hazard e fire hazard e explosion hazard e smoke and g
19. tery compartment 2 Balance control I Transmitter see inside cover Charging compartment for receiver Charging compartment for optional spare rechargeable battery Charging indicator for optional spare rechargeable battery Charging indicator for receiver s rechargeable battery Operation indicator Speech intelligibility button Y Indicator for the selected speech intelligibility Socket marked blue for connection of sound source or external microphone Mono stereo slide switch Treble adjustment control DC socket marked yellow for connection of mains unit O 068 es Putting the Set 830 TV into operation Putting the Set 830 TV into operation Setting up the transmitter Place the transmitter so that there are no obstacles in the light path between trans mitter and receiver and transmitter and receiver are not exposed to direct sun light Direct sunlight may interfere with the reception and may damage the transmitter If you are using a plasma TV screen Plasma TV screens radiate an infra red signal that can adversely affect the transmission quality Make sure that the transmitter is placed as far as pos sible from your plasma TV screen If necessary use a standard extension cable 3 5 mm stereo jack plug to reduce the distance between trans mitter and receiver This extension cable is available from your Sennheiser dealer Note One transmitter can be
20. tings 1 and 3 Deterioration of the ability to hear quiet sounds as well as loud ones is a typical symptom of old age Compression compensates for these volume differences by boosting the volume of quiet sounds and reducing the volume of loud sounds if necessary Compression seems to put the speech in the foreground making it easier to understand Compression is self regulating once it has been activated it is not necessary to make any other settings Treble boost settings 2 and 3 Another typical age related phenomenon is the deterioration of the hearing with regard to high frequencies However high frequencies are important for the intelligibility of speech The treble boost makes the speech clearer and easier to understand With the treble boost settings 2 and 3 additional fine adjustment is possible using the treble boost control 3 on the rear of the trans mitter Use a screwdriver to turn the treble boost control 3 to the left or right until the sound can be heard very well The position 0 corresponds to a minimum boost the position MAX corresponds to a maximum boost and the control is factory preset to the medium position Function of the treble boost control By means of the transmitter s steplessly adjustable treble boost control 3 the audio signal is boosted as shown in the diagram The treble boost control 3 allows you to select one of the curves shown in the diagram below
21. with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly Dry the earpads 5 Put the earpads back on the receiver Note For reasons of hygiene you should replace the earpads 15 from time to time Spare earpads are avail able from your Sennheiser dealer see Accessories and spare parts on page 26 20 If a problem occurs If a problem occurs The transmitter does not switch on Possible cause Solution Is the mains unit connected correctly Check the connection of the mains unit to the transmitter and to the mains see page 10 Is the sound source switched on Switch your sound source on Is the volume of the sound source sufficient Set the volume on your sound source to a medium value Is the transmitter set to operating mode 2 see page 25 Take the receiver out of the charging compartment The transmitter automatically switches on You cannot hear anything Possible cause Solution Is there a free line of sight between receiver and transmitter Remove obstacles in the light path between receiver and transmitter Is the receiver still within the trans mitter s range Move the receiver closer to the transmitter Are transmitter and receiver exposed to direct sunlight Avoid exposure to direct sunlight Are all connectors connected correctly Check the connection between the transmitter and your sound source see page 7
22. you can have the speech intelligibility fine adjusted to your hearing ability see page 23 15 Using the Set 830 TV Storing and charging the receiver Do not store the receiver on a glass dummy head chair armrest or similar for long periods of time as this can reduce the contact pressure of the earbows Furthermore with the earbows pulled apart the receiver remains switched on After use place the receiver into the transmitter s charging compart ment 4 without exerting too much pressure When the receiver is placed correctly into the charging compartment the indicator 7 lights up red The battery is being charged green The battery is fully charged Notes With a fully charged battery the operating time is up to 12 hours If you have several receivers they can be used during charging Always store the receiver in the transmitter s charging compartment 4 to ensure that it is fully charged The intelligent battery charging technology prevents over charging 16 Using the Set 830 TV Charging a rechargeable battery in the transmitter s charging compartment You can charge the receiver s rechargeable battery or a spare BA 300 rechargeable battery not included in the delivery of the Set 830 TV in the charging compart ment 5 at the side of the transmitter The spare battery offers extended listening time while the discharged first battery is being recharged Note Before us
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