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- Page 1 Wireless TV Listening System 840 S Instruction manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Putting the Set 840 S system into operation Setting up the transmitter Connecting the transmitter to a sound source Connecting the transmitter to the mains Connecting the induction loop or headphones for hearing aids to the receiver Wearing the receiver Using the Set 840 S system... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
• This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional receivers to which headphones can be connected. This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children. - Page 6 Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery The BA 300 is a Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery. If abused or misused, this rechargeable battery may be damaged. Please under- stand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse. WARNING!
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Page 7: Delivery Includes
Delivery includes Delivery includes The Set 840 S system is available as an EU and a US version. The following table shows which items are included with the respective version. Components of the Set 840 S system RR 840 S receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery TI 840 transmitter with integrated charging compartments... -
Page 8: Product Overview
Receiver Channel indicator Volume control On/off button Balance control Socket for headphones, induction loop or connection cable to hearing aid Channel search button Battery compartment Transmitter Charging compartment for receiver Charging compartment for optional spare... -
Page 9: Putting The Set 840 S System Into Operation
Putting the Set 840 S system into operation Putting the Set 840 S system into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your sound source (e.g. TV). Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. -
Page 10: Connecting The Transmitter To A Sound Source
Connecting the transmitter to a sound source Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) off before connecting the transmitter. Plug one end of the connection cable socket of the transmitter. Check the available connection possibilities of your sound source (e.g. TV): Connection possibility Name of connection possibility What if your sound source doesn’t have any of these connection possibilities? - Page 11 Putting the Set 840 S system into operation Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket Plug the other end of the connection cable headphone socket on your sound source. Is the plug on the connection cable too small for the head- phone socket? Plug the adapter to ¼”...
- Page 12 Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket Plug the SCART adapter onto the connection cable Connect the SCART adapter to the SCART socket on your TV. If your TV has several SCART sockets, use the socket SCART output. Using the MKE 800 TV-N external microphone What if your sound source doesn’t have any of the connec- tions mentioned above? You can then use the optional MKE 800 TV-N microphone.
- Page 13 Putting the Set 840 S system into operation To connect the MKE 800 TV-N microphone: If possible, adhere the supplied Velcro tape directly in front of the loudspeaker of your TV. Press the microphone onto the Velcro tape. Connect the jack plug of the microphone to the blue socket of the transmitter.
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Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To The Mains
Connecting the transmitter to the mains The EU and UK country adapters are included with the EU version of the Set 840 S; the US country adapter is included with the US version of the Set 840 S. Slide the supplied country adapter onto the mains unit... -
Page 15: Connecting The Induction Loop Or Headphones For Hearing Aids To The Receiver
Putting the Set 840 S system into operation Connecting the induction loop or headphones for hearing aids to the receiver The socket of the receiver allows you to connect • the supplied induction loop • headphones or • a connection cable to your hearing aid or to induction couplers. -
Page 16: Wearing The Receiver
Connecting headphones Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the headphones to the socket of the receiver. Wearing the receiver In order to wear the receiver, you can use the supplied lanyard , the clip The induction loop is suitable for users of hearing aids, the lanyard and the clip are useful if you are using headphones. - Page 17 Putting the Set 840 S system into operation Attaching the receiver to clothing or belt If you want to attach the receiver to your clothing or belt, use the attachment clip To attach the receiver: Attach the clip clothing or belt. To remove the receiver: Pull the clip with the receiver...
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Page 18: Using The Set 840 S System
Using the Set 840 S system To switch the Set 840 S system on, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. 2. Adjust the volume on the receiver to a low level. 3. Switch the receiver on. 4. -
Page 19: Switching The Receiver On/Off
Using the Set 840 S system Switching the receiver on/off CAUTION! Hearing damage due to high volumes! This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional devices. This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children. Before using the receiver, set the volume on the receiver to a low level. -
Page 20: Searching For A Sound Source
Searching for a sound source Switch the receiver on. The receiver automatically searches for one of the 3 channels of the transmitter and starts the channel search on the last selected channel. If a channel is found, the channel search stops. Your hear the sound of the sound source found. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Balance
Using the Set 840 S system Change, if necessary several times, the position of the channel selector switch the transmitter to change to an interference-free channel. You can choose between 3 channels. Press the channel search button re-start the channel search. If reception is still subject to interference: Read the chapter “If a problem occurs ...”... -
Page 22: Individually Enhancing The Speech Intelligibility
Meaning of the terms “mono” and “stereo” Stereo (ST) Example: L: Speech from the left R: Music from the right You hear speech from the left and music from the right. Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility “speech button allows you to adjust the sound to your individual needs. -
Page 23: Storing And Charging The Receiver
The receiver automatically switches off. The Sennheiser logo can face the operation indicator or away from it. When the receiver is placed correctly into the charging compartment, the indicator red: The battery is being charged. -
Page 24: Charging A Rechargeable Battery In The Transmitter's Charging Compartment
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 840 S) in the charging compartment at the side of the transmitter. The spare battery offers extended listening time while the discharged first battery is being recharged. -
Page 25: What If
What if ... What if ..this indicator lights up? Indicator Channel indicator on the receiver Operation indicator on the trans- mitter Charging indicator Charging indicator “Speech intelli- gibility” indi- cator on the transmitter Status Meaning lit yellow The receiver has just been switched on or a button has just been pressed. -
Page 26: You Press This Button
... you press this button? Button Channel search button on the receiver “Speech intelligibility” button on the transmitter ... you change the position of this control/switch? Control/switch Volume control on the receiver Balance control on the receiver Channel selector switch on the transmitter ST/MO switch... -
Page 27: You Hear Acoustic Signals Or Warning Signals
What if ..you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? Acoustic signal 3 ascending beeps 3 descending beeps 1 acknowledgement beep 1–3 short beeps Warning signal Meaning The receiver has just been switched on. The receiver has just been switched off. The channel search button has been pressed once briefly. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Set 840 S System
To switch the acoustic signals on and off: Press the channel search button on the receiver for approx. 5 seconds. You hear a short acoustic signal. Warning signals cannot be switched off. Cleaning the Set 840 S system Cleaning the transmitter and the receiver CAUTION! Danger of electric shock and damage to the device electronics! -
Page 29: If A Problem Occurs
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... The transmitter does not switch on Possible cause Is the mains unit connected correctly? Is the sound source switched on? Is the volume of the sound source sufficient? You cannot hear anything Possible cause Is the transmitter placed close to... - Page 30 If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above tables or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your Sennheiser partner for assistance. Solution Turn the balance control left or right (see page 18).
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Page 31: Additional Technical Information
Additional technical information Additional technical information Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility The speech intelligibility can be enhanced individually on the trans- mitter (see page 19). There are the following settings: Indicator Setting yellow Default setting Compression (settings 1 and 3) Deterioration of the ability to hear quiet sounds as well as loud ones is a typical symptom of old age. - Page 32 Use a screwdriver to turn the treble boost control 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.
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Page 33: Accessories And Spare Parts
Use only original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts. For the Set 840 S, the following receivers and stethoset receivers are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. - Page 34 The following Set 840 S accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part 500898 BA 300 spare rechargeable battery 502566 EZT 3011 induction loop 504061 EZT 3012 induction loop 003448 EZI 120 induction couplers 528185 Lanyard 528184 Clip for attaching the receiver 517627 Extension cable, 3 m (3.5 stereo jack plug)
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Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Specifications System Modulation Carrier frequencies EU version US version Frequency response Charging time for rechargeable battery Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) typ. 70 dB (A) Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C Transmitter RF radiated power EU version US version Range EU version US version... - Page 36 Receiver Audio connection Power supply Operating time Weight Dimensions NT 13 mains unit Nominal input voltage Mains frequency Nominal output voltage 13.5 V DC Nominal output current 500 mA Ambient temperature 3.5 mm stereo jack socket via BA 300 rechargeable Li-Pol battery (3.7 V / 150 mAh) up to 9 hours approx.
- Page 37 Specifications In compliance with Europe: The devices can be operated license-free in most countries of the European Union. Approved by Canada: USA: Transmitters that operate in the 863 – 865 MHz frequency range can be used licence-free in the following countries: AT, BA, BE, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, TR, UA.
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Page 38: Manufacturer Declarations
Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website www.sennheiser.com Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) •... - Page 39 This class B digital equipment complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Before putting the equipment into operation, please...
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Page 40: Index
Index Receiver Adjusting the balance 18 Adjusting the volume 16 Attaching the receiver to clothing 14 Automatic channel search 17 Channel indicator (meaning) 22 Cleaning 25 No sound signal 26 Operating elements 5 Operating time 20 Reception is subject to interference 17 Searching for a sound source 17 Sound is hardly intelligible 27 Sound is only audible with one ear 27... - Page 41 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 06/09 www.sennheiser.com 528281/A01...