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Sennheiser Flex 5000 Instruction Manual

Sennheiser Flex 5000 Instruction Manual

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Flex 5000
Digital wireless TV listening system
Model: Flex 5000, TR 5000, RR Flex
Instruction manual
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  • Page 1 Flex 5000 Digital wireless TV listening system Model: Flex 5000, TR 5000, RR Flex Instruction manual Flex 5000...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Headphones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally good even at low and medium volume levels and provide excellent speech intelligibility.
  • Page 3 50 °F and 104 °F and do not charge them near easily flammable objects. Do not heat the product / rechargeable batteries above 70 °C/158 °F. Avoid exposure to sunlight and do not throw the product / rechargeable batteries into fire. Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after use. Flex 5000...
  • Page 4 Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting the product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. Flex 5000...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Quick guide Online you can find: • this detailed instruction manual and additional information (www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download). • a list of accessories on the Flex 5000 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com (to purchase online or con- tact your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support).

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Built-in rechargeable bat- Receiver status LED tery (see page 8) Attachment clip Speech intelligibility button and for switching the receiver off (press for 2 seconds) 3.5 mm jack socket for connecting headphones or an induction loop for hearing aids Flex 5000...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Transmitter

    Hearing profile unit indicating the activated hearing Analog 3.5 mm In audio input profile (see page 24) (marked blue) for connecting an Charging compartment for analog audio source (3.5 mm jack receiver socket) Flex 5000...
  • Page 8 The LEDs on the receiver and on the transmitter indicate the current operating state. If you are not pressing any button on the receiver, the LEDs automatically dim after approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you. Flex 5000...
  • Page 9 (see page 37). 5 beeps when changing the The maximum or minimum volume volume is reached (see page 22). when changing the The maximum or minimum balance balance setting setting is reached (see page 23). 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 ▷ Place the transmitter near your audio 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 transmitter to your TV or hi-fi system using the supplied opti- cal digital cable. Note that your wireless headphone system only supports dig- ital 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 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 complete charging cycle without interruption. Receiver When the rechargeable battery is almost empty, the status 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 compartment to ensure that it is fully charged when needed. The intelligent battery charging technology pre- vents overcharging. The display during charging can be set so that it automat- ically switches off after 30 seconds (see page 31).

  • 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. * optional accessory ▷...

  • Page 19: Switching The Wireless Headphone System On

    Using the Flex 5000 Switching the wireless headphone system on WARNING Vol + Danger due to high volume levels! This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conven- tional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing Vol - damage.

  • 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 compart- ment. 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: Attaching The Receiver To Clothing

    Using the Flex 5000 Attaching the receiver to clothing Depending on the connected headphones or induction loop, please observe the following attachment recommendations for your receiver: • Place the receiver next to you so that you can take it in your hand and operate it.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the Flex 5000 Adjusting the volume WARNING Vol + Danger due to high volume levels! ▷ 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 periods of time.

  • Page 23: 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 preferences of the users (e.g.

  • Page 24: 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.
  • Page 25 Using the Flex 5000 Selecting a hearing profile To select the hearing profile that best suits you, proceed as fol- lows: Switch your audio source on and select a program where speech is foregrounded. Put the headphones con- nected to the receiver on and...

  • Page 26: 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 per- manently analyzed and adjusted accordingly so speech is fore- grounded and easier to understand.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintaining The Flex 5000

    Cleaning and maintaining the Flex 5000 Cleaning and maintaining the Flex 5000 CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short- circuit and damage the electronics. ▷ Keep all liquids far away from the product.
  • Page 28 Cleaning and maintaining the Flex 5000 You need suitable tools for replacement. We therefore recom- mend to have the rechargeable battery replaced by your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner. Do not return a product with a defective battery to your dealer or Sonova Consumer Hearing partner unless requested to do so.

  • Page 29: Using Additional Functions

    Place the receiver as close as possible to the transmitter. Simultaneously press and hold the volume buttons +/– until Receiver status LED flashes red. Once pairing is com- Receiver status pleted, the LED flashes green and the Transmitter status LED flashes white. Release the buttons. Flex 5000 | 29...

  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    To save the advanced settings and to deactivate the protected settings mode and saving settings mode: the advanced settings Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by unplugging the connector of the power supply unit. 30 | Flex 5000...
  • Page 31 10 minutes to remind you to LED segment lit charge the receiver. deactivated After switching the wireless headphone system off, all LEDs remain off. LED segment off * factory default setting Flex 5000 | 31...
  • Page 32 If you are using several receivers and want to protect the activated hearing profiles from accidental adjustment, you can place the receivers, one after the other, into the transmitter’s charging compartment to activate the hear- ing profile and balance protection. 32 | Flex 5000...

  • Page 33: 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 wire- less headphone system again. Flex 5000 | 33...

  • Page 34: 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, dis- connect the charging adapter from the receiver. More informa- tion on the rechargeable battery can be found on page 27. 34 | Flex 5000...
  • Page 35 “PCM”, with a sampling source is con- Transmitter audio format. The rate of max. 96 kHz (see the – nected status LED flashes white and instruction manual of the audio blue. source). Flex 5000 | 35...
  • Page 36 This function is only possible when status dis- More than one receiver is cur- only one stethoset receiver/ plays go off rently connected to the trans- – receiver is connected to the mitter. transmitter. 36 | Flex 5000...

  • Page 37: Leaving The Range Of The Transmitter

    If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, visit the Flex 5000 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com. There you will find a current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications System, model: Flex 5000 Transmission frequency 2,404 - 2,474 MHz 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 39 Power supply unit, model: NT5-10AW 100 – 240 V~ Nominal input voltage/ input current 300 mA Power frequency 50 – 60 Hz Nominal output voltage Nominal output current operation: 0°C to +40°C Temperature range storage: 25°C to +70°C – operation: 10 to 80% Relative air humidity (non-condensing) storage: 10 to 90%...

  • Page 40: Manufacturer Declarations

    • RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) Hereby, Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Flex 5000 (TR 5000, RR Flex) is in com- pliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available in...
  • Page 41 Sonova Consumer Hearing partner. You can also return electrical or electronic equipment to distributors who have a take-back obligation. Herewith you make an important contribution to the protection of the envi- ronment and public health. Flex 5000 | 41...
  • Page 42 Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser-hearing.com Publ. 12/24, 570736/A04...

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