Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Set 840 Sennheiser
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Set 840- Wireless TV Listening System Instruction manual TV Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ.
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1 Contents Contents Safety instructions ................................................................. 2 Delivery includes ..................................................................... 4 Product overview ....................................
2 Safety instructions Safety instructions • Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the products. • Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the products on to third parties.
3 Safety instructions Intended use Intended use includes • having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 2, • using the products within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual.
4 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.
5 Product overview Product overview The overview pictures of the stethoset receiver and the transmitter can be found on the inside front cover of this instruction manual.
6 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Setting up the transmitter 왘 Choose a suitable place near your sound source (e.g. TV). 왘 Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc.
7 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Connecting the transmitter to a sound source 왘 Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) off before connecting the transmitter. C I 왘 Plug one end of the connection cable I into the blue socket C of the transmitter.
A 8 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket 왘 Plug the other end of the connection cable I into the headphone socket on your sound source. Is the plug on the connection cable too small for the head- phone socket? 왘 Plug the adapter to ¼” (6.
C 9 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation Connecting the transmitter to a SCART socket 왘 Plug the SCART adapter L onto the connection cable I . 왘 Connect the SCART adapter L to the SCART socket on your TV . L I If your TV has several SCART sockets, use the socket SCART output .
10 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation T o connect the MKE 800 TV-N microphone: 왘 If possible, adhere the supplied V elcro tape directly in front of the loudspeaker of your TV . 왘 Press the microphone onto the V elcro tape. 왘 Connect the jack plug of the microphone to the blue socket C of the transmitter.
11 Putting the Set 840-TV system into operation 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 . 왘 Slide the supplied country adapter N onto the mains unit M .
12 Using the Set 840-TV system Using the Set 840-TV system T o switch the Set 840-TV system on, proceed as follows: Sequence of steps Page 1. Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) on. 12 2. Adjust the volume on the receiver to a low level. 14 3. Switch the receiver on.
13 Using the Set 840-TV system Switching the receiver on/off CAUTION! Hearing damage due to high volumes! 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.
14 Using the Set 840-TV system Adjusting the volume 왘 Use the volume control 2 to adjust the volume to a sufficient and comfortable level. Searching for a sound source 왘 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.
15 Using the Set 840-TV system 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). T o continue the channel search: 왘 Press the channel search button 4 on the receiver repeatedly until you have found your sound source.
16 Using the Set 840-TV system Adjusting the balance The balance control allows for right/ lef t volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. 왘 T urn the balance control 3 to the lef t L or right R in order to increase the volume for the corresponding ear.
17 Using the Set 840-TV system Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility The “speech intelligibility” button A allows you to adjust the sound to your individual needs. T ry out which setting works best for you. B A 왘 Press the “speech intelligibility” button A repeatedly until the sound is optimally adjusted to your needs.
18 Using the Set 840-TV system 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.
19 Using the Set 840-TV system Charging a rechargeable battery in the transmitter’s charging compartment Y ou 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 7 at the side of the transmitter.
20 What if ... What if ... ... this indicator lights up? Indicator Status Meaning Channel indicator 1 on the receiver lit yellow The receiver has just been switched on or a button has just been pressed. flashes The distance between receiver and transmitter is too great.
21 What if ... ... you press this button? Button Function Page Channel search button 4 on the receiver Searches for the sound source or a different channel 14 “Speech intelligibility” button A on the transmitter Selects one of the possible settings in order to individually enhance the speech intelligibility 17 .
22 What if ... ... you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? Acoustic signal Meaning 1 acknowl- edgement beep The channel search button has been pressed once briefly. The channel search button has been pressed for 5 seconds. 1–3 short beeps The receiver is set to channel 1, 2 or 3.
23 Cleaning the Set 840-TV system Cleaning the Set 840-TV system Cleaning the transmitter and the receiver CAUTION! Danger of electric shock and damage to the device electronics! Liquids entering the housing of the devices can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
24 If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... The transmitter does not switch on Possible cause Solution Is the mains unit connected correctly? Check the connection of the mains unit to the transmitter and to the mains (see page 11 ). Is the sound source switched on? Switch your sound source on.
25 If a problem occurs ... Y ou hear the sound only with one ear Possible cause Solution Is the balance adjusted correctly? T urn the balance control 3 to the lef t or right (see page 16 ). Is the transmitter set to mono? Set the ST/MO switch D on the transmitter to mono (MO) (see page 16).
26 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).
왘 Use a screwdriver to turn the treble boost control E to the left or right until the sound can be heard very well. E 27 Additional technical information Function of the treble boost control 10 0.
28 Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts CAUTION! Danger of damage to the device! Components from other manufacturers (e.g. for power supply or rechargeable battery) may cause damage to the device and will invalidate the warranty. 왘 Use only original Sennheiser accessories and spare parts.
29 Specifications Specifications System Modulation FM, stereo Carrier frequencies EU version US version 863.3/864.0/864.7 MHz 925.95/926.8/927.5 MHz Frequency response 50 Hz–16,000 Hz THD < 1% Charging time for rechargeable battery approx. 3 hours Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV, peak deviation) typ.
30 Specifications In compliance with Europe: EMC EN 301489-1/-9 Radio EN 301357-1/-2 Safety EN 60065 The devices can be operated license-free in most countries of the European Union.
31 Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations W arranty 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.
32 Manufacturer Declarations In compliance with the following requirements • WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) Please dispose of the devices at the end of their operational lifetime by taking them to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
33 Manufacturer Declarations Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada This equipment complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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 r.
Set 840- Wireless TV Listening System Instruction manual Istruzioni per l’uso Gebruiksaanwijzing Bedienungsanleitung | Notice d’emploi | Instrucciones de uso | TV Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 09/13 www.
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