Sennheiser Set 860 Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sennheiser Manuals
  4. Headsets
  5. Set 860
  6. Instruction manual
Sennheiser Set 860 Instruction Manual

Sennheiser Set 860 Instruction Manual

Digital wireless tv listening system
Hide thumbs Also See for Set 860:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Set 860
Set 860
Digital wireless TV listening system
Model: Set 860, TR 860, RR 800
Instruction manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sennheiser Set 860

Summary of Contents for Sennheiser Set 860

  • Page 1 Set 860 Set 860 Digital wireless TV listening system Model: Set 860, TR 860, RR 800 Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Headphones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally good even at low and medium volume levels and provide excellent speech intelligibility.
  • Page 3 50 °F and 104 °F and do not charge them near easily flammable objects. Do not heat the product / rechargeable batteries above 70 °C/158 °F. Avoid exposure to sunlight and do not throw the product / rechargeable batteries into fire. Set 860 | 3...
  • Page 4 Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting the product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. 4 | Set 860...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Quick Guide Online you can find: • this detailed instruction manual and additional information (www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download). • a list of accessories on the Set 860 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com (to purchase online or con- tact your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support).

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Overview of the stethoset receiver Model: RR 800 Ear pads, replaceable marking for the right ear marking for the left Ear bows with on/off function Built-in rechargeable Volume buttons battery – Charging contacts Speech intelligibility button 6 | Set 860...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Transmitter

    Hearing profile unit indicating the activated hearing Analog 3.5 mm In audio input profile (see page 24) (marked blue) for connecting an Charging compartment for ste- analog audio source (3.5 mm jack thoset receiver socket) Set 860 | 7...
  • Page 8 (see page 44). 5 beeps when changing the The maximum or minimum volume volume is reached (see page 22). when changing the The maximum or minimum balance balance setting setting is reached (see page 23). 8 | Set 860...
  • Page 9 Putting the Set 860 into operation Putting the Set 860 into operation Setting up the transmitter Place the transmitter near your audio source. Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Transmitter To An Audio Source

    Putting the Set 860 into operation Connecting the transmitter to an audio source You can connect the transmitter either to a digital or an analog audio source (e.g. a TV and a stereo hi-fi system). If you connect an audio source to...
  • Page 11 Putting the Set 860 into operation Connection possibility A: Optical (digital) To achieve the best possible listening experience, connect the transmitter to your TV or hi-fi system using the supplied opti- cal digital cable. Note that your wireless headphone system only supports dig- ital signals coded in the format.
  • Page 12 Putting the Set 860 into operation Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog) Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue Analog 3.5 mm audio input (3.5 mm jack socket) of the transmitter and to the 3.5 mm headphone socket of your audio source.
  • Page 13 Putting the Set 860 into operation Connection possibility C: RCA sockets (analog) Plug the RCA adapter onto the stereo audio cable. Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter. Connect the RCA connectors to the RCA sockets (mostly labeled “AUDIO OUT”...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To The Power Supply System

    Putting the Set 860 into operation Connecting the transmitter to the power supply system Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the yellow socket of the transmitter. Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power supply unit until it clicks audibly into place.

  • Page 15: Charging The Stethoset Receiver's Rechargeable Battery

    Putting the Set 860 into operation Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery A complete charging cycle takes about 3 hours. Before using the receiver for the first time, charge its rechargeable battery for a complete charging cycle without interruption. When the rechargeable battery is almost empty, you hear Battery 2 beeps in the stethoset receiver.
  • Page 16 Putting the Set 860 into operation Always store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s charging compartment to ensure that it is fully charged when needed. The intelligent battery charging technol- ogy prevents overcharging. The display during charging can be set so that it automat- ically switches off after 30 seconds (see page 36).

  • Page 17: Displaying The Remaining Operating Time Of The Rechargeable Battery

    Putting the Set 860 into operation Displaying the remaining operating time of the rechargeable battery Battery When you switch the stethoset receiver on, the displays the remaining operating time/charge status. Battery LED Meaning Rechargeable bat- Battery tery is empty; flashes slowly...
  • Page 18 Putting the Set 860 into operation Selecting and replacing the ear pads You can choose between: • Ear pads made of silicone, large (pre- mounted upon delivery), – for easy use due to uncomplicated align- ment in the ears. – Easy to clean and long lasting even with intensive use.

  • Page 19: Switching The Wireless Headphone System On

    Using the Set 860 Using the Set 860 Switching the wireless headphone system on WARNING Vol + Danger due to high volume levels! This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conven- tional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing Vol - damage.

  • Page 20: Switching The Wireless Headphone System Off

    Using the Set 860 Switching the wireless headphone system off Take the stethoset receiver off so that the ear bows fold inwards. The stethoset receiver automatically switches off after 20 seconds. The transmitter automatically switches off (standby) when there is no stethoset receiver connected.

  • Page 21: Wearing The Stethoset Receiver

    Using the Set 860 Wearing the stethoset receiver Wear the stethoset receiver so that it hangs freely from your ears and rests lightly on your chest. When putting the stethoset receiver on, observe the (left) and (right) markings on the rear of the ear bows. The volume buttons face away from your body to facilitate ease of use.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the Set 860 Adjusting the volume WARNING Vol + Danger due to high volume levels! Before putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on the receiver to a low level. Vol - Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended periods of time.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Balance

    Using the Set 860 Adjusting the balance The balance buttons allow for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. The balance setting is stored on the stethoset receiver. If you are using several receivers with a transmitter, the respective receivers are optimally adjusted to match the personal hearing preferences of the users (e.g.
  • Page 24 Using the Set 860 Selecting a hearing profile for sound enhancement The hearing profiles allow you to alter the sound of the audio signal in order to improve the speech intelligibility and to adjust the sound to suit your preferences. The profiles are used to specifically change certain frequency ranges by e.g.
  • Page 25 Using the Set 860 Activated Hearing profile LED Compre hearing Sound enhancement ssion profile Hearing High-frequency tones are strongly boosted profile 2 to provide a crystal-clear sound, especially for sibilants and high-frequency tones such LED segment lit as twittering of birds.
  • Page 26 Using the Set 860 Press the Hearing profile button on the transmitter for 2 seconds to select the next hearing profile. Press the button again for 2 seconds to switch to the next hearing profile. Test which of the hearing...

  • Page 27: Activating/Deactivating The Speech Intelligibility Function

    Using the Set 860 Activating/deactivating the speech intelligibility function When speech is mixed with annoying background noise, speech may be difficult to understand. The speech intelligibility function automatically detects and reduces annoying background noise. The audio signal is per- manently analyzed and adjusted accordingly so speech is fore- grounded and easier to understand.
  • Page 28 Using the Set 860 If you are using several receivers with a transmitter, the speech intelligibility function is activated or deactivated for all receivers. 28 | Set 860...
  • Page 29 Cleaning and maintaining the Set 860 Cleaning and maintaining the Set 860 CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short- circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids far away from the product.
  • Page 30 Cleaning and maintaining the Set 860 For reasons of hygiene, the ear pads should be replaced from time to time (especially the ear pads made of memory foam and open foam only have a durability of a few months due to their material properties). Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are available from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Stethoset Receiver's Rechargeable Battery

    Cleaning and maintaining the Set 860 Replacing the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery The BAP 800 rechargeable battery of the stethoset receiver is compactly built into the receiver housing and does not have to be replaced or removed. If the operating time of the stethoset receiver decreases dras-...

  • Page 32: Using Additional Functions

    These functions can only be used/adjusted when only one stethoset receiver is connected to the transmitter. Option A (contact pairing) Place the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging compartment. The stethoset receiver is paired with the transmitter. 32 | Set 860...
  • Page 33 Switch the stethoset receiver on by pulling the ear bows apart. Simultaneously press and hold the volume buttons +/–. Transmitter status Once pairing is completed, the LED on the transmitter flashes white. Release the buttons. Set 860 | 33...
  • Page 34 Activating mono operation Simultaneously press the balance button (left) and the Hearing profile button on the transmitter for 2 seconds. The LED segments 1, 2 and 3 light up for 10 seconds. Mono operation is activated. MONO 34 | Set 860...

  • Page 35: Advanced Settings

    To save the advanced settings and to deactivate the protected settings mode and saving settings mode: the advanced settings Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by unplugging the connector of the power supply unit. Set 860 | 35...
  • Page 36 10 minutes to LED segment lit remind you to charge the stethoset receiver. deactivated After switching the wireless headphone system off, all LEDs remain off. LED segment off * factory default setting 36 | Set 860...
  • Page 37 23) and you can switch LED segment off between stereo and mono operation (see page 34). * factory default setting Save the setting by disconnecting the transmitter from the power supply system (see page 35). Set 860 | 37...
  • Page 38 (for the hearing profile, the bal- ance setting and stereo/mono operation). 38 | Set 860...

  • Page 39: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by unplugging the connector of the power supply unit. The factory settings are restored and you can use the wire- less headphone system again. Set 860 | 39...

  • Page 40: Charging The Rechargeable Battery Using The Mca 800 Charging Adapter

    If the LED on the charging adapter flashes red and green, a charging error/battery error has occurred. In this case, dis- connect the charging adapter from the receiver. More informa- tion on the rechargeable battery can be found on page 31. 40 | Set 860...
  • Page 41 5 beeps There are interfering devices mitter or of the receiver. via the receiver (e.g. WiFi router, Bluetooth Separate the transmitter from devices or microwaves) in the other wireless devices by at least vicinity. 50 cm/20". Set 860 | 41...
  • Page 42 This function is only possible when More than one stethoset cannot be acti- only one stethoset receiver/ receiver/receiver is currently – vated or receiver is connected to the trans- connected to the transmitter. changed mitter. 42 | Set 860...
  • Page 43 If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, visit the Set 860 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com. There you will find a current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).

  • Page 44: Leaving The Range Of The Transmitter

    You hear alerts in the ste- thoset receiver. If you re-enter the transmission range within 5 minutes, the connection is automatically re-established. If you spend more than 5 minutes outside the transmission range, the stethoset receiver switches off automatically. 44 | Set 860...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications System, model: Set 860 Transmission frequency 2.4 à 2.4835 GHz Modulation 8-FSK Digital analog input: typ. 83 dBA at 1 V Signal-to-noise ratio digital input: > 90 dBA RF output power max. 10 dBm Audio latency < 65 ms...
  • Page 46 -25 °C to +70 °C operation: 10 to 80 % Relative air humidity (non-condensing) storage: 10 to 90 % Charging adapter, model: MCA 800 Maximum value of the static magnetic field at the 22 mT surface 46 | Set 860...
  • Page 47 Specifications Hearing profiles 1-3 Lows Midrange Highs Gain/dB 0 Hz 0.25 Frequency/kHz Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Set 860 | 47...

  • Page 48: Manufacturer Declarations

    Recycle electrical and electronic equipment and batteries/rechargeable batteries at the end of their operational lifetime in order to make contained recycla- ble materials usable and to avoid littering the environment. 48 | Set 860...
  • Page 49 Sonova Consumer Hearing partner. You can also return electrical or electronic equipment to distributors who have a take-back obligation. Herewith you make an important contribution to the protection of the envi- ronment and public health. Set 860 | 49...
  • Page 50 Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser-hearing.com Publ. 09/22, 570711 A05...

This manual is also suitable for:

Tr 860Rr 800

Table of Contents