Product overview ..............5 Putting the Set 830-TV into operation ......6 Setting up the transmitter ..........6 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source .... 7 Connecting the transmitter to the mains ....10 Using the Set 830-TV ............11 Switching the transmitter on/off .........
• 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 envi- ronment. • Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter, which could stain your furniture.
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2, • 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.
Delivery includes Delivery includes Delivery of the Set 830-TV system includes: 1 RI 830 stethoset receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 1 TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging compart-ments 1 NT 13 mains unit with 3 country adapters (EU, UK, US) 1 connection cable with two 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs...
Charging indicator for receiver’s rechargeable battery Operation indicator “Speech intelligibility” button Indicator for the selected speech intelligibility 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...
Putting the Set 830-TV 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.
Putting the Set 830-TV 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 on the transmitter. Check the connection possibilities of your sound source (e.g.
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RCA socket of your sound source. Connect the white connector of the adapter to the white or black RCA socket of your sound source. Note: With most TVs, the RCA socket is located at the rear.
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Directly connect the microphone to the blue socket the transmitter. Position the microphone in front of the loudspeaker of your sound source. Note: You can change the sound by varying the position of the microphone in front of the loudspeaker.
3 hours as described in the chapter “Storing and charging the receiver” on page 16. – If there is no audio signal from the sound source for about 3 minutes, the transmitter automatically switches off. The operation indicator...
The transmitter automatically switches on. The opera- tion indicator lights up green. The transmitter doesn’t switch on? Read the chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 21. To switch the transmitter off: Switch your sound source off. The transmitter automatically switches off after 3 minutes.
Using the Set 830-TV Switching the receiver on/off Hearing damage due to high volumes! CAUTION! This receiver allows you to set higher vol- umes than conventional headphones. This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children.
Using the Set 830-TV Notes: – For how to store and charge the receiver, see page 16. – If you are not within the range of the trans- mitter, the receiver automatically switches off after 3 minutes. Adjusting the volume...
Using the Set 830-TV 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 on the transmitter to MO (mono). Meaning of the terms “mono” and “stereo”...
Press the “speech intelligibility” button until the sound is optimally adjusted to your needs. Press the button Indicator lit yellow Setting Default setting If necessary, you can have the speech intelligibility fine adjusted to your hearing ability (see page 23).
Using the Set 830-TV Storing and charging the receiver Do not store the receiver on a glass dummy head, chair armrest, or similar for long periods of time as this can reduce the contact pressure of the earbows. Furthermore, with the earbows pulled apart, the receiver remains switched on.
Note: Before using the spare rechargeable battery for the first time, charge it for at least 3 hours. Removing and charging the receiver’s battery To remove the receiver’s battery: Pull the battery out of the receiver’s battery compartment Insert the receiver’s battery into the...
What if... What if..this indicator lights up? Indicator Status Meaning Operation lit green Transmitter is switched on. indicator on the Transmitter is trans-mitter switched off. Charging lit red Rechargeable battery is being charged. indicator Charging lit green Rechargeable battery indicator is fully charged.
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 Balance control the left or the right ear. on the receiver...
Keep all liquids far away from the devices. Do not use any cleansing agents or sol- vents. Before cleaning, disconnect the transmitter from the mains. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the devices. Cleaning the earpads Carefully remove the earpads from the receiver.
Possible cause Solution Is the mains unit Check the connection of the mains connected correctly? unit to the transmitter and to the mains (see page 10). Is the sound source Switch your sound source on. switched on? Is the volume of...
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(see page 13). Is the transmitter Set the mono/stereo switch set to mono? on the transmitter to the left (see page 14). The sound of your sound source is hardly intelligible Possible cause Solution Is the speech Press the “speech intelligibility” intelligibility...
(see “Accesso- ries and spare parts” on page 26). 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.
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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.
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...
Danger of damage to the device! CAUTION! Components from other manufacturers (e.g. for power supply or rechargeable battery) may cause damage to the device and will invalidate the warranty! Use only use original Sennheiser accesso- ries and spare parts. Do you wish to use additional receivers?
Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) typ. 75 dB(A) 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.
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NT 13 mains unit Nominal input voltage 100 V~ to 240 V ~ Mains frequency 50–60 Hz Max. power consumption 2.4 W (incl. battery charging) Nominal output voltage 13.5 V DC Nominal output current 500 mA Standby consumption approx. 0.9 W...
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...
Charging the receiver 16 Cleaning 20 No sound signal 21 Operating time 16 Putting the receiver on/taking the receiver off 12 Sound hardly intelligible 22 Sound only audible with one ear 22 Storing the receiver 16 Switching the receiver on/off 12...