Sennheiser SET 830 S - 04-09 Instruction Manual
Sennheiser SET 830 S - 04-09 Instruction Manual

Sennheiser SET 830 S - 04-09 Instruction Manual

Cordless tv listening system

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Cordless TV Listening System
Set 830 S
Instruction manual

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  • Page 1 Cordless 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 Connecting headphones or the induction loop for hearing aids to the receiver ........
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • Always keep the devices dry and do not expose them to extreme temperatures. • Use the devices with care and set them up in a clean, dust-free environment. • Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter, which could stain your furniture.
  • Page 7 • 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-Polymer rechargeable battery The BA 300 is a Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery.
  • 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-Polymer rechargeable battery 1 TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging compart-ments 1 EZT 3011 induction loop 1 NT 13 mains unit with...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview The overview pictures of the receiver and the transmitter can be found on the inside front cover of this instruction manual. Receiver Channel indicator Channel search button Volume control Battery compartment On/off button Socket for headphones,...
  • Page 10: 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 sunlight.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Transmitter To A Sound Source

    Putting the Set 830 S into operation 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 into the blue socket of the transmitter. Check the available connection possibilities of your sound source (e.g.
  • Page 12 Connect the white connector of the adapter to the white or black RCA socket of your sound source. Notes: – With most TVs, the RCA socket is located at the rear. – If your TV has several RCA sockets, use the socket output.
  • Page 13 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 (see page 30).
  • Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To The Mains

    3 hours as described in the chapter “Storing and charging the receiver” on page 19. – If there is no audio signal from the sound source for about 3 minutes, the transmitter automatically switches off. The operation indicator...
  • Page 15: Connecting Headphones Or The Induction Loop For Hearing Aids To The Receiver

    Set your hearing aid to position “T”. 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...
  • Page 16: Wearing The Receiver

    Putting the Set 830 S 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...
  • Page 17 Putting the Set 830 S 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 to your clothing or belt.
  • Page 18: Using The Set 830 S System

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

    Press the on/off button until the channel indicator goes off. Notes: – For how to store and charge the receiver, see page 19. – If you are not within the range of the trans- mitter, the receiver automatically switches off after 3 minutes.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume

    2.,3 MHz mono 2.8 MHz If you have not yet found your sound source, press the channel search button once more. If you still cannot find your sound source: Read the chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 24.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Balance

    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 of the transmitter to MO (mono).
  • Page 22: Individually Enhancing The Speech Intelligibility

    Press the “speech intelligibility” button until the sound is optimally adjusted to your needs. Press the button Indicator is lit yellow Setting Default 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

    – 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 to ensure that it is fully charged.
  • 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) 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 Status Meaning Channel lit yellow Receiver has just been switched on or a button indicator has just been pressed. on the receiver Receiver is switched on for more than 30 secs.
  • Page 26: You Change The Position Of This Control/Switch

    What if..you change the position of this control/switch? Control/switch Function Page Reduces or increases the Volume control volume of the receiver. on the receiver Increases the volume for the Balance control left or the right ear. on the receiver...
  • Page 27 The receiver switches off after 3 minutes. • The transmitter is switched off. 2 long The rechargeable battery beeps is almost flat. To switch the acoustic signals on and off: Press channel search button of the receiver for approx. 5 seconds.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Set 830 S

    Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. Before cleaning, disconnect the transmitter from the mains. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices. If a problem occurs ... The transmitter does not switch on Possible cause Solution...
  • Page 29 (see page 16). Is the rechargeable Check if the channel indicator battery inserted is lit. If it is not lit: recharge the properly into the rechargeable battery (see receiver and fully page 19). charged? Remove the rechargeable battery and reinsert it into the receiver.
  • Page 30 Is the transmitter Set the mono/stereo switch set to mono? on the transmitter to the left (see page 17). The sound of your sound source is hardly intelligible Possible cause Solution Is the speech intelli- Press the “speech intelligibility” gibility enhance-...
  • Page 31: Additional Technical Information

    (see “Accesso- ries and spare parts” on 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.
  • Page 32 Additional technical information 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.
  • Page 33: Changing The Operating Mode

    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: Pull the battery out of the receiver’s battery compartment Slide the battery into the transmitter’s...
  • Page 34: Accessories And Spare Parts

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

    (1 mV, peak deviation) typ. 75 dBA Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C Transmitter Range up to 12 m within a room Audio/microphone connection 3.5 mm stereo jack socket Power supply 13.5 V DC/500 mA via NT 13 mains unit Weight approx.
  • Page 37 0.9 W (w/o battery charging) Ambient temperature +5°C to +40°C The NT 13 mains unit is certified in accordance with the legal safety requirements of Europe, the United States, Canada, Russia and Japan. The devices comply with the following standards:...
  • Page 38: Manufacturer Declarations

    Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause...
  • Page 39 Manufacturer Declarations 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial installation.
  • Page 40: Index

    Connection to an RCA socket 8 Connection to the mains 10 Enhancing the speech intelligibility 18 Installation 6 Operation indicator (meaning) 21 Switching between mono and stereo operation 17 Switching the transmitter on/off 14 Troubleshooting 24 Using the MKE 800 TV-N external microphone 9...
  • Page 42 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 04/09 www.sennheiser.com 5282 /A02...

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