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Sennheiser Flex 5000 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Flex 5000 Flex 5000 Digital wireless audio system for headphones Instruction manual Flex 5000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important safety instructions ..............3 Package contents ................... 6 Product overview ................... 7 Putting the Flex 5000 into operation ............10 Setting up the transmitter ................ 10 Connecting the transmitter to an audio source ........11 Connecting the transmitter to the power supply system ....15 Charging the receiver’s rechargeable battery ........

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Protect your hearing from high volume lev- els. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good and provide clear speech intelligibility at low and medium volume levels.
  • Page 4 Do not operate the product near heat sources. Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth. Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or rec- ommended by Sennheiser. Safety instructions for lithium polymer recharge- able batteries WARNING If abused or misused, the standard/rechargeable batteries may leak.
  • Page 5 It is considered improper use when the product is used for any appli- cation not named in the corresponding product documentation. Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting into operation, please observe the respective coun- try-specific regulations.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    The instruction manual in other languages can be downloaded as a PDF file at www.sennheiser.com/ download. A list of accessories can be found on the Flex 5000 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your Sennheiser partner. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Built-in rechargeable battery Receiver status Attachment clip (see page 9) Speech intelligibility button and for switching the receiver off (press for 2 seconds) 3.5 mm jack socket for connecting headphones or and induction loop for hearing aids Flex 5000...
  • Page 8 (see page 23) connecting the power supply unit Hearing profile Analog 3.5 mm In audio input indicating the activated hearing (marked blue) for connecting an profile (see page 23) analog audio source Charging compartment for receiver (3.5 mm jack socket) Flex 5000...
  • Page 9 5 beeps transmission range (see page 35). when changing the volume The maximum or minimum volume is reached (see page 21). when changing the balance The maximum or minimum balance setting setting is reached (see page 22). Flex 5000...

  • Page 10: Putting The Flex 5000 Into Operation

    Putting the Flex 5000 into operation Putting the Flex 5000 into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your sound source. Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Transmitter To An Audio Source

    Putting the Flex 5000 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 12 Putting the Flex 5000 into operation Connection possibility A: optical (digital) To achieve the best possible listening experience, connect the trans- mitter to your TV or hi-fi system using the supplied optical digital cable. Note that your wireless headphone system only supports digital signals coded in the format.
  • Page 13 Putting the Flex 5000 into operation Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog) Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue Analog 3.5 mm In audio input (3.5 mm jack socket) of the transmitter and to the 3.5 mm headphone socket of your audio source.
  • Page 14 Putting the Flex 5000 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 15: Connecting The Transmitter To The Power Supply System

    Putting the Flex 5000 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 16: Charging The Receiver's Rechargeable Battery

    Putting the Flex 5000 into operation Charging the 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 com- plete charging cycle without interruption. Receiver status When the rechargeable battery is almost empty, the LED lights up red and you hear 2 beeps via the receiver.

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

    Putting the Flex 5000 into operation Always store the receiver in the transmitter’s charging com- partment to ensure that it is fully charged when needed. The intelligent battery charging technology prevents overcharg- ing. The display during charging can be set so that it automatically switches off after 30 seconds (see page 29).

  • Page 18: Using The Flex 5000

    You can only use an induction loop if you hearing aid supports an induction coil (T-coil). Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the induction loop (e.g. Sennheiser EZT 3012, optional accessory) to the jack socket of the receiver. Set your hearing aid to position “T”.

  • Page 19: Switching The Wireless Headphone System On

    Using the Flex 5000 Switching the wireless headphone system on WARNING Vol + Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes! This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing damage. Vol - Before putting the receiver and the connected headphones on, set the volume on the receiver to a low level.

  • Page 20: Switching The Wireless Headphone System Off

    Using the Flex 5000 Switching the wireless headphone system off Place the receiver into the transmitter’s charging compartment. Receiver status The receiver switches off. The LED goes off. The charging process starts (see page 16). Or, if you want to switch the receiver off without placing it into the transmitter’s charging compartment:...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the Flex 5000 Adjusting the volume WARNING Vol + Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes! Before putting the receiver and the connected headphones on, set the volume on the receiver to a low level. Vol - Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended peri- ods of time.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Balance

    Using the Flex 5000 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 receiver. If you are using several receivers with a transmitter, the respective receivers are optimally adjusted to match the personal hearing prefer- ences of the users (e.g.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Hearing Profile For Sound Enhancement

    Using the Flex 5000 Selecting a hearing profile for sound enhancement The hearing profiles alter the sound of the audio signal in order to especially improve the speech intelligibility. The profiles are used to specifically change certain frequency ranges by e.g. boosting or attenuating low-frequency or high-frequency tones.
  • Page 24 Using the Flex 5000 Selecting a hearing profile To select the hearing profile that best suits you, proceed as follows: Switch your audio source on and select a program where speech is foregrounded. Put the headphones connected to the receiver on and make sure that only this receiver is connected to the transmitter.

  • Page 25: Activating/Deactivating The Speech Intelligibility Function

    Using the Flex 5000 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 perma- nently analyzed and adjusted accordingly so speech is fore- grounded and easier to understand.

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintaining The Flex 5000

    Sennheiser ser- vice partner. You need suitable tools for replacement. We therefore recommend to have the rechargeable battery replaced by your Sennheiser ser- vice partner. To find a Sennheiser service partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com. 26 | Flex 5000...

  • Page 27: Using Additional Functions

    Place the receiver as close as possible to the transmitter. Simultaneously press and hold the volume buttons +/– until the Receiver status LED flashes red. Once paring is completed, the Receiver status LED flashes green and the Transmitter status flashes white. Release the buttons. Flex 5000 | 27...

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    To save the advanced settings and to deactivate the protected set- settings mode and saving the tings mode: advanced settings Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by unplugging the connector of the power supply unit. 28 | Flex 5000...
  • Page 29 LED segment lit receiver. deactivated After switching the wireless headphone system off, all LEDs remain off. LED segment off * factory setting Save the setting by disconnecting the transmitter from the power supply system (see page 28). Flex 5000 | 29...
  • Page 30 If you are using several receivers and want to protect the acti- vated hearing profiles from accidental adjustment, you can place the receivers, one after the other, into the transmitter’s charging compartment to activate the hearing profile and bal- ance protection. 30 | Flex 5000...

  • Page 31: 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 wireless headphone system again. Flex 5000 | 31...

  • Page 32: 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, disconnect the charging adapter from the receiver. More information on the rechargeable battery can be found on page 26. 32 | Flex 5000...

  • Page 33: If A Problem Occurs

    “PCM”, with a sampling rate – connected Transmitter status LED flashes of max. 96 kHz (see the instruction white and blue. manual of the audio source). Flex 5000 | 33...
  • Page 34 More than one receiver is currently goes off only one stethoset receiver/receiver is – connected to the transmitter. connected to the transmitter. 2 beeps during The rechargeable battery is almost Recharge the rechargeable battery. operation empty. 34 | Flex 5000...

  • Page 35: Leaving The Range Of The Transmitter

    Flex 5000 product page at www.sennheiser.com for the most up-to-date list of frequently asked questions. You may also contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Flex 5000 system Carrier frequency 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz Modulation 8-FSK Digital analog input: typ. 85 dBA at 1 V Signal-to-noise ratio digital input: > 90 dBA RF output power max. 10 dBm Audio latency < 60 ms...
  • Page 37 -25 °C to +70 °C operation: 10 to 80 % Relative air humidity (non-condensing) storage: 10 to 90 % Hearing profiles 1-3 Lows Midrange Highs Gain/dB 0 Hz 0.25 Frequency/kHz Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Flex 5000 | 37...

  • 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 at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 39 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void FCC authorization to operate this equipment. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Déclaration requise par la FCC et l’Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme à...
  • Page 40 émetteur, ni utilisé avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Trademarks Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Other product and company names mentioned in this instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 41 Manufacturer Declarations Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 01/17, 570736/A01 Flex 5000 | 41...

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