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cordless TV listening system
Set 830 S
Instruction manual
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Contents Contents Safety instructions ................................................................. 2 Delivery includes ..................................................................... 4 Product overview .................................................................... 5 Putting the Set 830 S into operation ................................. 6 Setting up the transmitter ............................................... 6 Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ............ 7
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Safety instructions Safety instructions • Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the devices. • Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the devices on to third parties. • Do not use the devices in situations which require special attention (e.g. when performing skilled jobs). • Always keep the devices dry and do not expose them to extreme temperatures. • Use the devices with
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Safety instructions Intended use of the devices Intended use includes: • having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Safety instructions”, • using the devices within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “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 Lit
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Delivery includes Delivery includes Delivery of the Set 830 S system includes: 1RI 830 S receiver with BA 300 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 1 TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging compart-ments 1 EZT 3011 induction loop 1 NT 13 mains unit with 3 country adapters (EU, UK, US) 1 connection cable with two 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs for connection to a headphone socket 3 audio adapters: 1 adapter 3.5 mm to ¼” (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 adapter for RCA socket 1 SCART adapter for SCART socket 1
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Product overview Product overview Receiver I (see inside cover) 1 Channel indicator 5 Channel search button 2 Volume control 6 Battery compartment 3 On/off button 7 Socket for headphones, induction loop or 4 Balance control connection cable to hearing aid Transmitter II (see inside cover) 8 Charging compartment for receiver 9 Charging compartment for optional spare rechargeable battery 0 Charging indicator for optional spare rechargeable battery A Charging indicator for receiver’s recha
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation Putting the Set 830 S 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 sun- light. Direct sunlight may interfere with the reception and may damage the transmitter. If you are using a plasma TV screen: Plasma TV screens radiate an infra-red signal that can adversely affect the transmission quality.
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation Connecting the transmitter to a sound source Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) off before connecting the transmitter. I E Plug one end of the connection cable I into the blue socket E on the transmitter. Check the connection possibilities of your sound source (e.g. TV). Connection possibility A B C D Socket on LR – sound source Name of Head- RCA SCART MKE 800 TV-N connection phone socket socket* external possibility socket microphone* Select one
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation A Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket Plug the other end of the connec- J tion cable I into the head-phone socket on your sound source. I Is the plug on the connection cable too small for the headphone socket? Plug the adapter to ¼” (6.3 mm) jack socket J onto the connection cable I. Adjust the volume of the headphone socket on your sound source to a medium level. This improves the quality of cordless sound transmission. For detailed infor
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation C Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket Plug the SCART adapter L L I onto the connection cable I. Connect the SCART adapter L to the SCART socket on your TV. Note: If your TV has several SCART sockets, use the socket SCART output. D Using the MKE 800 TV-N external microphone Your sound source doesn’t have any of the connections mentioned above? You can then use the MKE 800 TV-N microphone (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 29). Direct
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation Connecting the transmitter to the mains Select the suitable country M adapter N for your wall socket. Plug the suitable country N adapter onto the mains EU UK US unit M. Connect the yellow connector of the mains unit to the yellow socket H on the transmitter. H Plug the mains unit M into a wall socket. The operation indicator B on the transmitter lights up green. M Notes: – When connecting the transmitter to the mains for the first time, charge the re
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation Wearing the receiver around the neck Use the supplied lanyard P or induction loop Q to wear the receiver around your neck. Note: If you want to use the receiver with your hearing aid, attach the induction loop instead of the lanyard. If necessary, remove the attach- P ment clip O from the receiver. Connect the fasteners of the lanyard P to the metal ring at the rear of the receiver. Wear the receiver around your neck, with the Sennheiser logo facing away
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Putting the Set 830 S into operation Connecting headphones or the induction loop for hearing aids to the receiver The socket 7 on the receiver allows you to connect • headphones, • the induction loop Q or • a connection cable to your hearing aid. 7 Connect the corresponding cable to the socket 7 on the receiver. 7 Q If you want to connect the induction loop Q to the receiver: Set your hearing aid to position “T”. If your hearing aid has no position “T”, please contact your hearing aid aco
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Using the Set 830 S Using the Set 830 S To switch the Set 830 S system on, proceed as follows: 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. The transmitter automatically switches on (see next chapter). 2. Switch the receiver on (see page 14). 3. Adjust the desired volume (see page 14). Switching the transmitter on/off To switch the transmitter on: Switch your sound source on. The transmitter automatically switches on. The opera- tion indicator B lights up green. The transmitter doesn’t swit
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Using the Set 830 S Switching the receiver on/off Hearing damage due to high volumes! CAUTION! This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conventional headphones. This can cause hearing damage in persons with healthy hearing and especially in children. Before using the receiver, set the volume on the receiver to a low value. Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes. Switching the receiver on 1 Press the on/off button 3. The channel indicator 1 lights up. Switching the
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Using the Set 830 S Searching for a sound source Switch the receiver on. Do you hear the desired sound source? Yes: The receiver has already found the sound source. No: 1 5 Briefly press the channel search button 5. The sound source is searched for. On the receiver, the channel indi- cator 1 can light up as follows: Channel Frequency You hear indicator the sound in 2.3+2.8 MHz stereo 2.3 MHz mono 2.8 MHz If you still haven’t found your sound source, press the channel search button once
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Using the Set 830 S Switching between mono and stereo operation If, despite a correct balance adjustment, you can hear the sound only with one ear: Set the ST/MOswitch F on the transmitter to MO (mono). F Meaning of the terms “mono” and “stereo” Stereo (ST) Mono (MO) LR L + R Example: L: Speech from the left R: Music from the right You hear speech from You hear speech and music the left and music from coming from the front. the right. 16
