Contents Safety instructions ... 2 Delivery includes ... 4 Product overview ... 5 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation ... 6 Setting up the transmitter ... 6 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ... 7 Connecting the transmitter to the mains ... 11 Using the Set 840-TV system ...
• This stethoset receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional headphones. This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is...
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Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery The BA 300 is a Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery. If abused or misused, this rechargeable battery may be damaged. Please under- stand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse. WARNING!
Delivery includes Delivery includes The Set 840-TV 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-TV system RR 840 stethoset receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery TI 840 transmitter with integrated charging compartments...
Product overview The overview pictures of the stethoset receiver and the transmitter can be found on the inside front cover of this instruction manual. Stethoset receiver Channel indicator Volume control Balance control Channel search button Battery compartment Transmitter Charging compartment for receiver Charging compartment for optional spare rechargeable battery Charging indicator for optional spare...
Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your sound source (e.g. TV). Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the transmitter’s range.
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 socket of the transmitter. Check the available connection possibilities of your sound source (e.g. TV): Connection possibility Name of connection possibility What if your sound source doesn’t have any of these connection possibilities?
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Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket Plug the other end of the connection cable headphone socket on your sound source. Is the plug on the connection cable too small for the head- phone socket? Plug the adapter to ¼”...
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Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket Plug the SCART adapter onto the connection cable Connect the SCART adapter to the SCART socket on your 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.
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Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation To connect the MKE 800 TV-N microphone: 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.
Connecting the transmitter to the mains The EU and UK country adapters are included with the EU version of the Set 840-TV; the US country adapter is included with the US version of the Set 840-TV. Slide the supplied country adapter onto the mains unit...
Using the Set 840-TV system Using the Set 840-TV system To switch the Set 840-TV system on, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. 2. Adjust the volume on the receiver to a low level. 3.
Putting the receiver on Put the receiver on the correct way round, with the Sennheiser logo facing away from your body. The ear pads adapt to the ear form and thus increase the wearing comfort.
Using the Set 840-TV system Adjusting the volume Use the volume control adjust the volume to a sufficient and comfortable level. Searching for a sound source Put the receiver on. The receiver automatically searches for one of the 3 channels of the transmitter and starts the channel search on the last selected channel.
What if you don’t hear the desired sound source? The channel search has possibly found another sound source (e.g. from another nearby system). To continue the channel search: Press the channel search button on the receiver repeatedly until you have found your sound source.
Using the Set 840-TV system Adjusting the balance The balance control allows for right/ left volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. Turn the balance control left or right in order to increase the volume for the corresponding ear.
Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility The “speech intelligibility” button allows you to adjust the sound to your individual needs. Try out which setting works best for you. Press the “speech intelligibility” button until the sound is optimally adjusted to your needs. Press the button Indicator...
The receiver automatically switches off. The Sennheiser logo can face the operation indicator or away from it. When the receiver is placed cor- rectly into the charging compart- ment, the indicator red: The battery is being charged.
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-TV) in the charging compart- ment at the side of the transmitter. The spare battery offers extended listening time while the discharged first battery is being recharged.
What if ... What if ..this indicator lights up? Indicator Channel indicator on the receiver Operation indicator on the transmitter Charging indicator Charging indicator “Speech intelligibility” indicator the transmitter Status Meaning lit yellow The receiver has just been switched on or a button has just been pressed.
... you press this button? Button Channel search button the receiver “Speech intelligibility” button the transmitter ... you change the position of this control/switch? Control/switch Volume control on the receiver Balance control on the receiver Channel selector switch on the transmitter ST/MO switch on the transmitter...
What if ..you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? Acoustic signal 1 acknowl- edgement beep 1–3 short beeps Warning signal To switch the acoustic signals on and off: Press channel button on the receiver for approx. 5 seconds. You hear a short acoustic signal.
Put the ear pads back on the receiver. For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads are avail- able from your Sennheiser dealer (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 28). Cleaning the Set 840-TV system with...
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... The transmitter does not switch on Possible cause Is the mains unit connected correctly? Is the sound source switched on? Is the volume of the sound source sufficient? You cannot hear anything Possible cause Is the transmitter placed close to...
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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. Solution Turn the balance control left or right (see page 16).
Additional technical information Additional technical information Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility The speech intelligibility can be enhanced individually on the trans- mitter (see page 17). There are the following settings: Indicator Setting lit yellow Default setting 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.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the treble boost control to the left or right until the sound can be heard very well. The position “0” corresponds to a minimum boost, the position “MAX” corresponds to a maximum boost, and the control is factory-preset to the medium position.
(e.g. for power supply or rechargeable battery) may cause damage to the device and will invalidate the warranty. Use only original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts. For the Set 840-TV, the following receivers and stethoset receivers are available from your specialist dealer: Cat.
Specifications System Modulation Carrier frequencies EU version US version Frequency response Charging time for rechargeable battery Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) Operating temperature Transmitter RF radiated power EU version US version Range EU version US version Audio/microphone connection Power supply Max.
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Specifications Receiver Max. SPL Power supply Operating time Weight Dimensions NT 13 mains unit Nominal input voltage Mains frequency Nominal output voltage 13.5 V DC Nominal output current 500 mA Ambient temperature In compliance with Europe: The devices can be operated license-free in most countries of the European Union.
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. In compliance with the following requirements •...
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This class B digital equipment complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Before putting the equipment into operation, please...
Index Receiver Adjusting the balance 16 Adjusting the volume 14 Automatic channel search 14 Charging the receiver 18 Cleaning 23 No sound signal 24 Operating elements 5 Operating time 18 Putting the receiver on/taking the receiver off 13 Reception is subject to interference 15 Searching for a sound source 14 Sound is hardly intelligible 25 Sound is only audible with one ear 25...
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