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- Page 1 Wireless TV Listening System 840 S Instruction manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Safety instructions ............... 4 Delivery includes ..............5 Product overview ......6 Putting the Set 840 S system into operation ........... 6 Setting up the transmitter ....7 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ......11 Connecting the transmitter to the mains Connecting the induction loop or headphones .......... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
• Always keep the products dry and do not expose them to extreme temperatures. • Use the products 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 6 2, • using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “Improper use” means using the products other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
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Page 7: Delivery Includes
Delivery includes Delivery includes The Set 840 S system is available as an EU and a US version. The following table shows which items are included with the respective version. Components of the Set 840 S system RR 840 S receiver with BA 300... -
Page 8: 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 Volume control On/off button Balance control Socket for headphones, induction loop or... -
Page 9: Putting The Set 840 S System Into Operation
It is not necessary that the transmitter and receiver are in the same room, so you can move around freely in the home or outside in the garden. When the receiver leaves the range of the transmitter, it produces warning signals and then automatically switches off after 3 minutes. -
Page 10: Connecting The Transmitter To A Sound Source
Headphone socket RCA socket SCART socket (SCART adapter included with the EU version) What if your sound source doesn’t have any of these connection possibilities? MKE 800 TV-N external microphone (included with the US version) Connect the transmitter as described in the corre-... - Page 11 Connect the white connector of the audio adapter to the white or black RCA socket your sound source. With most TVs, the RCA socket is located at the rear. If your TV has several RCA sockets, use the socket output.
- Page 12 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. What if your sound source mutes the external loud-...
- Page 13 If possible, adhere the supplied Velcro tape directly in front of the loudspeaker of your TV. Press the microphone onto the Velcro tape. Connect the jack plug of the microphone to the blue socket of the transmitter. You can change the sound by varying the position of...
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Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To The Mains
Connecting the transmitter to the mains The EU and UK country adapters are included with the EU version of the Set 840 S; the US country adapter is included with the US version of the Set 840 S. Slide the supplied country... -
Page 15: Connecting The Induction Loop Or Headphones For Hearing Aids To The Receiver
The socket of the receiver allows you to connect • the supplied induction loop • headphones or • a connection cable to your hearing aid or to induction couplers. Connecting the induction loop Carefully remove the clip from the receiver. -
Page 16: Wearing The Receiver
Putting the Set 840 S system 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... - Page 17 Putting the Set 840 S system 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.
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Page 18: Using The Set 840 S System
Using the Set 840 S system Using the Set 840 S system To switch the Set 840 S system on, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps Page 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. 2. Adjust the volume on the receiver to a low level. -
Page 19: Switching The Receiver On/Off
Keep the on/off button pressed until the channel indicator goes off. If you are not within the range of the transmitter, the receiver automatically switches off after 3 minutes. Adjusting the volume Use the volume control adjust the volume to a suffi-... -
Page 20: Searching For A Sound Source
The receiver automatically searches for one of the 3 channels of the transmitter and starts the channel search on the last selected channel. If a channel is found, the channel search stops. Your hear the sound of the sound source found. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Balance
If reception is still subject to interference: Read the chapter “If a problem occurs ...” on page 26. Adjusting the balance The balance control allows for right/left volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. -
Page 22: Individually Enhancing The Speech Intelligibility
Try out which setting works best for you. Press the “speech intelligibility” button repeatedly 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 28). -
Page 23: Storing And Charging The Receiver
9 hours. The transmitter remains switched on during charging. If you have a second receiver, it can be used with the transmitter while the discharged first receiver is being charged. Always store the receiver in the transmitter’s... -
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 840 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 The receiver has just been switched on or a indicator button has just been on the receiver pressed. flashes The distance between receiver and transmitter is too great. -
Page 26: You Press This Button
Selects one of the possible intelligibility” settings in order to individu- ally enhance the speech button intelligibility on the transmitter ... you change the position of this control/switch? Control/switch Function Page Reduces or increases the Volume control volume of the receiver... -
Page 27: You Hear Acoustic Signals Or Warning Signals
What if ..you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? Acoustic signal Meaning 3 ascending beeps The receiver has just been switched on. 3 descending beeps The receiver has just been switched off. 1 acknowledgement The channel search beep button has been pressed once briefly. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Set 840 S System
Keep all liquids far away from the devices. 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. -
Page 29: If A Problem Occurs
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 11). Is the sound source Switch your sound source on. switched on? Is the volume of... - Page 30 TV or use the MKE 800 TV-N external microphone. 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.
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Page 31: Additional Technical Information
Compression and treble boost 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 32 Function of the treble boost control By means of the transmitter’s steplessly adjustable treble boost control , the audio signal is boosted as shown in the diagram. The treble boost control allows you to select one of the curves shown in the diagram below.
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Page 33: Accessories And Spare Parts
Use only original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts. For the Set 840 S, the following receivers and stethoset receivers are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part... - Page 34 Accessories and spare parts The following Set 840 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...
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Page 35: Specifications
50 Hz–16,000 Hz < 1% Charging time for rechargeable battery approx. 3 hours Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) typ. 70 dB (A) Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C Transmitter RF radiated power EU version max. 10 mW (EIRP) US version max. - Page 36 (3.7 V / 150 mAh) Operating time up to 9 hours Weight approx. 50 g (with BA 300) Dimensions approx. 70 x 60 x 26 mm NT 13 mains unit Nominal input voltage 100 V~ to 240 V~ Mains frequency 50–60 Hz Nominal output voltage 13.5 V DC...
- Page 37 AT, BA, BE, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, TR, UA.
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Page 38: Manufacturer Declarations
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 website www.sennheiser.com contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •... - Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Index
Reception is subject to interference 17 Searching for a sound source 17 Sound is hardly intelligible 27 Sound is only audible with one ear 27 Storing and charging the receiver 20 Switching the acoustic signals off 25 Switching the receiver on/off 16... - Page 41 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 06/09 www.sennheiser.com 528281/A01...