Sennheiser Set 830 S-MKE Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Cordless TV Listening System 830 S-MKE Instruction manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions ... 2 Delivery includes ... 4 Product overview ... 5 Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation ... 6 Setting up the transmitter ... 6 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ... 7 Connecting the transmitter to the mains ... 10 Connecting headphones or the induction loop for hearing aids to the receiver ...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    1.2” (3 cm) from cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrilla- tors. • 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-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!
  • Page 8: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes Delivery includes Delivery of the Set 830 S-MKE system includes: 1 RI 830 S receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery 1 TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging compart-ments 1 MKE 800 TV-N microphone 1 NT 13 mains unit with...
  • 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-Mke Into Operation

    Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation Putting the Set 830 S-MKE 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 sunlight.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Transmitter To A Sound Source

    – If there are several connections ( able, select the SCART socket – SCART adapter and microphone are also available as accessories (see page 30). Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation Headphone socket RCA socket SCART socket MKE 800 TV-N...
  • Page 12 Putting the Set 830 S-MKE 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 To connect the MKE 800 TV-N microphone: If possible, adhere the supplied Velcro tape directly in front of the loudspeaker of your TV. Putting the Set 830 S-MKE 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-MKE into operation Press the microphone onto the Velcro tape. Connect the jack plug of the microphone to the blue socket <BedienelementRoundNW>E of the transmitter. Note: You can change the sound by varying the position of the microphone in front of the loudspeaker.
  • Page 15: Connecting Headphones Or The Induction Loop For Hearing Aids To The Receiver

    If your hearing aid has no position “T”, please contact your hearing aid acoustician. Note: For alternative connection possibilities to your hearing aid as well as the connection to cochlea implants, please contact your hearing aid acoustician. Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation from the receiver. of the...
  • Page 16: Wearing The Receiver

    Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation 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 loop is suitable for users of hearing aids, the lanyard and the clip are useful if you are using headphones.
  • Page 17 If you want to attach the receiver to your clothing or belt, use the attachment clip To attach the receiver: To remove the receiver: Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation Attach the clip to your clothing or belt. Pull the clip with the receiver away from your clothing or belt.
  • Page 18: Using The Set 830 S-Mke System

    Using the Set 830 S-MKE system Using the Set 830 S-MKE system To switch the Set 830 S-MKE system on, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. The transmitter automatically switches on. 2. Adjust the volume on the receiver to a low level.
  • Page 19: Switching The Receiver On/Off

    19. – If you are not within the range of the trans- mitter, the receiver automatically switches off after 3 minutes. Using the Set 830 S-MKE system Press the on/off button channel indicator The channel indicator 30 seconds.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the Set 830 S-MKE system Adjusting the volume Searching for a sound source Switch the receiver on. Do you hear the desired sound source? Yes: The receiver has already found the sound source. Channel indicator If you have not yet found your sound source, press the channel search button once more.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Balance

    Example: L: Speech from the left R: Music from the right You hear speech from the left and music from the right. Using the Set 830 S-MKE system Turn the balance control or right in order to increase the volume for the corresponding ear.
  • Page 22: Individually Enhancing The Speech Intelligibility

    Using the Set 830 S-MKE system Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility Press the “speech intelligibility” button sound is optimally adjusted to your needs. Press the button Indicator is lit yellow Setting If necessary, you can have the speech intelligibility fine adjusted to your hearing ability (see page 27).
  • Page 23: Storing And Charging The Receiver

    – Always store the receiver in the transmitter’s charging compartment The intelligent battery charging technology prevents over-charging. Using the Set 830 S-MKE system After use, place the receiver into the transmitter’s charging compart- ment without exerting too much pressure.
  • Page 24: 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-MKE) 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..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 26: You Change The Position Of This Control/Switch

    What if..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 adjust- ment control on the transmitter ...you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? Acoustic signal 3 ascending beeps 2 descending beeps...
  • Page 27 Warning signal Note: Warning signals cannot be switched off. Meaning 6 short The receiver does not beeps receive any signal from the transmitter: • The distance between transmitter and receiver is too great. The receiver switches off after 3 minutes. •...
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Set 830 S-Mke

    Cleaning the Set 830 S-MKE Cleaning the Set 830 S-MKE 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.
  • Page 29 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 level.
  • Page 30 If a problem occurs ... 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 intelli- gibility enhance- ment out of adjust- ment?
  • Page 31: 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 solutions, please contact your Sennheiser partner for assistance. Additional technical information Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility The speech intelligibility can be enhanced individually on the trans- mitter (see page 18).
  • Page 32 Additional technical information 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.
  • Page 33: Changing The Operating Mode

    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: In operating mode 2, the transmitter is signal from the sound source.
  • Page 34: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Use only original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts. For the Set 830 S-MKE, the following receivers and stethoset receivers are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part...
  • Page 35 The following Set 830 S-MKE 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...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    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 37 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 NT 13 mains unit is certified in accordance with the legal safety requirements of Europe, the United States, Canada, Russia and Japan.
  • Page 38: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser 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. Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EU and 2006/95/EU.
  • Page 39 This class B digital device 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 device into operation, please observe...
  • Page 40: Index

    Index Index Receiver Adjusting the balance 17 Adjusting the volume 16 Attaching the receiver to clothing 13 Channel indicator (meaning) 21 Cleaning 24 Indicators (meaning) 21 No sound signal 25 Operating time 19 Sound only audible with one ear 26 Storing and charging the receiver 19 Switching the acoustic signals off 23 Switching the receiver on/off 15...
  • Page 42 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 07/09 www.sennheiser.com 535316/A01...

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