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Sennheiser Set 830 S Instruction Manual

Sennheiser Set 830 S Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 TV listening system Set 830 S Instruction manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions ... 2 Delivery includes ... 4 Product overview ... 5 Putting the Set 830 S into operation ... 6 Setting up the transmitter ... 6 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ... 7 Connecting the transmitter to the mains ... 10 Wearing the receiver around the neck ...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • 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. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions for the Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery The BA 300 is a Lithium-Ion 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!

  • Page 8: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes Delivery includes Delivery of the Set 830 S system includes: 1 RI 830 S receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 1 TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging compart-ments 1 EZT 3011 induction loop 1 NT 13 mains unit...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    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 Product overview Channel search button Battery compartment Socket for headphones, induction loop or connection cable to hearing aid...

  • Page 10: Putting The Set 830 S Into Operation

    Putting the Set 830 S into operation Putting the Set 830 S 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.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Transmitter To A Sound Source

    Note: If there are several connections ( select the SCART socket SCART adapter and microphone are also available as accessories (see page 29). Putting the Set 830 S into operation SCART socket socket into the blue – MKE 800 TV-N...
  • Page 12 Putting the Set 830 S into operation Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket 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 refer to the instruction manual of your sound source (e.g.
  • Page 13 Note: You can change the sound by varying the position of the microphone in front of the loudspeaker. Putting the Set 830 S into operation Plug the SCART adapter onto the connection cable Connect the SCART adapter...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To The Mains

    Putting the Set 830 S into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains Notes: – When connecting the transmitter to the mains for the first time, charge the rechargeable battery for 3 hours as described in the chapter “Storing and charging the receiver” on page 18.

  • Page 15: Wearing The Receiver Around The Neck

    If you want to use the receiver with your hearing aid, attach the induction loop instead of the lanyard. Attaching the receiver to clothing Putting the Set 830 S into operation or induction loop If necessary, remove the attach- ment clip from the receiver.

  • Page 16: Connecting Headphones Or The Induction Loop For Hearing Aids To The Receiver

    Putting the Set 830 S into operation Connecting headphones or the induction loop for hearing aids to the receiver The socket on the receiver allows you to connect • headphones, • the induction loop • a connection cable to your hearing aid.

  • Page 17: Using The Set 830 S

    Using the Set 830 S To switch the Set 830 S system on, proceed as follows: 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. The transmitter automatically switches on (see next chapter). 2. Switch the receiver on (see page 14).

  • Page 18: Switching The Receiver On/Off

    Using the Set 830 S Switching the receiver on/off Hearing damage due to high volumes! CAUTION! 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.

  • Page 19: Searching For A Sound Source

    2.3 MHz 2.8 MHz goes off after 30 seconds so Turn the balance control left or right in order to increase the volume for the corresponding ear. Using the Set 830 S You hear the sound in stereo mono to the...

  • Page 20: Switching Between Mono And Stereo Operation

    Using the Set 830 S Switching between mono and stereo operation If, despite a correct balance adjustment, you can hear the sound only with one ear: Meaning of the terms “mono” and “stereo” Stereo (ST) Example: L: Speech from the left...

  • Page 21: Individually Enhancing The Speech Intelligibility

    If necessary, you can have the speech intelligibility fine adjusted to your hearing ability (see page 26). The “speech intelligibility” button allows you to adjust the sound to your individual needs. Try out which setting works best for you. Using the Set 830 S until the Default setting...

  • Page 22: Storing And Charging The Receiver

    Using the Set 830 S Storing and charging the receiver red: The battery is being charged. green: The battery is fully charged. Notes: – With a fully charged battery, the to 12 hours. – If you have several receivers, they can be used during charging.

  • Page 23: 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 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 24: 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 intelligibility” indicator the transmitter ...you press this button? Button Function Channel search Searches for the sound source or a different channel.

  • Page 25: You Change The Position Of This Control/Switch

    ...you change the position of this control/switch? Control/switch Volume control on the receiver Balance control on the receiver Mono/stereo slide switch on the transmitter Treble adjustment control on the transmitter ...you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? Acoustic signal 3 ascending beeps 3 descending beeps 1 acknowledgement beep...
  • Page 26 What if... Warning signal Note: Warning signals cannot be switched off. Meaning 6 short The receiver does not beeps receive any signal from the transmitter: • Transmitter and receiver are too distant. The receiver switches off after 3 minutes. • The transmitter is switched off.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Set 830 S

    Cleaning the Set 830 S Cleaning the transmitter and the receiver Liquids can damage the electronics of the CAUTION! devices! Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids far away from the devices.
  • Page 28 Set up the transmitter so that the cables are guided away from the receiver (see page 6). Wear the receiver the right way round, with the Sennheiser logo facing the transmitter. Set the volume on your sound source to a medium value.
  • Page 29 You hear the sound only with one ear Possible cause Is the balance adjusted correctly? Is the transmitter set to mono? The sound of your sound source is hardly intelligible Possible cause Is the speech intelligibility enhancement out of adjustment? Do you use a plasma TV screen? You do not hear the...

  • Page 30: Additional Technical Information

    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 17).
  • Page 31 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. 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.

  • Page 32: Changing The Operating Mode

    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. red: green: Particularities of operating mode 2:...

  • Page 33: Accessories And Spare Parts

    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.
  • Page 34 Accessories and spare parts The following Set 830 S accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part HZL connection cables 001676 HZL 30-6 (3.5 mm jack plug to 1 mini-plug, 40 cm) 004658 HZL 30-600 (3.5 mm jack plug to 1 mini-plug, 60 cm)

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications System Modulation Carrier frequencies Frequency response 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 Audio connection Max. SPL Power supply Operating time Weight Dimensions FM, stereo 2.3 MHz/2.8 MHz 50 Hz–16,000 Hz <...
  • Page 36 Specifications NT 13 mains unit Nominal input voltage Mains frequency Max. power consumption 2.4 W (incl. battery charging) Nominal output voltage Nominal output current Standby consumption Ambient temperature The devices comply with the following standards: Europe EMC: Safety: 47CFR15_B Canada ICES-003 100 V~ to 240 V~ 50–60 Hz...

  • Page 37: 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 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.

  • Page 38: Index

    Index Index Receiver Adjusting the balance 15 Adjusting the volume 14 Attaching the receiver to clothing 11 Channel indicator (meaning) 20 Cleaning 23 Indicators (meaning) 20 No sound signal 24 Operating time 18 Sound only audible with one ear 25 Storing and charging the receiver 18 Switching the acoustic signals off 22 Switching the receiver on/off 14...
  • Page 40 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 07/08 www.sennheiser.com 5282 /A01...

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