Sennheiser SET 900 - 07-08 Instruction Manual
Sennheiser SET 900 - 07-08 Instruction Manual

Sennheiser SET 900 - 07-08 Instruction Manual

Mobile sound booster and infrared tv listening system

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  • Page 1 TV listening system Instruction manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product overview ..............5 Putting the Set 900 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 900 ..............10 Switching the transmitter on/off .........
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    (e.g. when performing skilled jobs). 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 “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-Ion rechargeable battery The BA 300 is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.
  • Page 8: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes Delivery includes Delivery of the Set 900 system includes: 1 RI 900 receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 1 TI 900 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...
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    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...
  • Page 10: Putting The Set 900 Into Operation

    Putting the Set 900 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. Direct sunlight may interfere with the reception and may damage the transmitter.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Transmitter To A Sound Source

    Putting the Set 900 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Transmitter To The Mains

    3 hours as described in the chapter “Storing and charging the receiver” on page 17. – If there is no audio signal from the sound source for about 3 minutes, the transmitter automatically switches off. The operation indicator goes off.
  • Page 15: Switching The Transmitter On/Off

    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 24. To switch the transmitter off: Switch your sound source off. The transmitter automatically switches off after 3 minutes.
  • Page 16: Searching For A Sound Source

    Notes: – For how to store and charge the receiver, see page 17. – If you are not within the range of the trans- mitter, the receiver automatically switches off after 3 minutes. Searching for a sound source...
  • Page 17 2.3+2.8 MHz stereo 2.3 MHz 2.8 MHz mono 95 kHz If you still haven’t found your sound source, press the channel search button once more. Notes: – The channel indicator goes off after 30 seconds so that the light won’t disturb you in a dark room.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    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).
  • Page 19: Individually Enhancing The Speech Intelligibility

    Press the button Indicator yellow Setting Default setting If necessary, you can have the speech intelligibility fine adjusted to your hearing ability (see “Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility” on page 27).
  • Page 20: Switching The Microphones On/Off

    Make sure that the microphone openings are not covered! Hearing situation 2 When you hear a sound source which you do not want to hear, you can switch off the sound transmission as follows: Press the channel search button The channel indicator goes off.
  • Page 21: Storing And Charging The Receiver

    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.
  • Page 22: Charging A Rechargeable Battery In The Transmitter's Charging Compartment

    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...
  • Page 23: Folding Up The Receiver For Transportation

    The transport case has two additional compartments for storing a spare rechargeable battery and your spare earpads. Attach the hand strap to your trans- port case. To unfold the receiver: Carefully turn the operating ele- ment downwards as shown.
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: You Hear Acoustic Signals Or Warning Signals

    The channel search button ment beep has been pressed once briefly. The channel search button has been pressed for 6 secs. 1–3 short beeps The receiver is set to channel 1, 2 or 3. Warning signal Meaning 6 short The receiver does not receive...
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Set 900

    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. Cleaning the earpads Carefully remove the earpads from the receiver.
  • Page 28: 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 10). Is the sound source Switch your sound source on. switched on? Is the volume of the...
  • Page 29 (see page 14). Is the rechargeable Check if the channel indicator battery inserted is lit. If it is not lit: recharge properly into the the rechargeable battery receiver and fully (see page 17). charged? Is the sound source...
  • Page 30 (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...
  • Page 31: 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 32: Changing The Operating Mode

    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. “MAX”...
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Accessory/spare part 502023 RI 900 stethoset receiver 502020 RI 830 stethoset receiver 502021 RI 830 S receiver The following Set 900 accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part 500898 BA 300 spare rechargeable battery 528123 Earpads (silicone, black), 5 pairs...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    75 dB(A) Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C Transmitter Transmission frequencies 2.3 MHz/2.8 MHz 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 36 Specifications 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...
  • Page 37: 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 web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 38: Index

    Charging the receiver 17 Cleaning 23 No sound signal 24 Operating time 17 Putting the receiver on/taking the receiver off 12 Searching for a sound source 12 Sound hardly intelligible 26 Sound only audible with one ear 25 Storing the receiver 17...
  • Page 40 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 07/08 www.sennheiser.com 528247/A01...

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