Sennheiser A200 User Manual

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A 200
Hearing Amplier
Instruction manual
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Important safety information

Important safety information
Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before
using the product.
times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties.
This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at
www.sennheiser.com.
Preventing health problems
Set the volume to a low level when using the product. To protect your
hearing, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods of time.
Do not use the product in situations which require special attention
(e.g. when performing skilled jobs).
The product generates stronger permanent magnetic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrilla­tors (ICDs).
Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94” (10cm) between the
ends of the earbows with the ear pads and the cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator.
Preventing damage to the product
Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temper-
atures (normal operating temperatures: 5°C/41°F to 40°C/104°F).
Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environ-
ment.
Switch the personal sound amplifier off after use to conserve battery
power. Remove the batteries if the personal sound amplifier will not be used for extended periods of time.
Preventing damage to the mains unit
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the mains
unit to rain or moisture.
Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket to completely disconnect
the product from the mains, during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified
in the supplement accompanying the mains unit.
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Important safety information
To prevent heat accumulation, always ensure that the mains unit is
in a safe operating condition and easily accessible, properly plugged into the wall socket and not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time.
Only use the mains units, charging cables and accessories
recommended by Sennheiser. An overview can be found on www.sennheiser.com.
Intended use
This product is designed for private domestic use. The personal sound amplifier is suitable for people who may sometimes need to rely on arti­ficial assistence for their hearing.
“Improper use” means using the product
• other than as described in this instruction manual,
• under operating conditions which differ from those described in this instruction manual.
Safety instructions for the nickel metal hydride batteries
If abused or misused, the A 200’s rechargeable battery may leak. In extreme cases, it may even present
• a heat hazard,
• a fire hazard,
•an explosion hazard,
• a smoke or gas hazard.
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse.
Keep away from children.
Only charge rechargeable batteries with the charger recommended by Sennheiser.
Only charge recharge­able batteries at ambient temperatures between 10°C/50°F and 40°C/104°F.
Do not expose to
When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about every 3 months).
Observe correct polarity.
moisture.
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Delivery includes

Do not mutilate or dismantle.
Do not heat above 70°C/158°F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire.
Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from an obviously defective product.
Only use rechargeable batteries specified by Sennheiser.
Delivery includes
1 A 200 personal sound amplifier
1 L 200 charger
1 mains unit for L 200 (country-specific)
1 BA 151 rechargeable battery
2 pairs of spare ear pads
1 set of sealing tape
1 instruction manual
Switch rechargeable battery­powered products off after use.
Pack/store charged bat­teries so that the terminals cannot contact each other – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.
Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries.
Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collec­tion points or return it to your specialist dealer.
A list of accessories can be found on the A 200 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.
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Product overview

Product overview
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2
2
6
5
4
3
1 Ear pads 2 Microphones 3 Balance control
(at the rear)
4 Battery compartment 5 On/off/sound amplification
control
6 Indicator for sound
amplification
7
A
0
7 Charging compartment for A 200 8 DC socket for connection of
mains unit
9 Charging compartment for
optional spare rechargeable battery
0 Charging indicator for optional
spare rechargeable battery
A Charging indicator for the A 200’s
rechargeable battery
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Putting the L 200 charger into operation

Setting up the charger

CAUTION
Risk of staining furniture surfaces!
Furniture surfaces are often treated with varnish, polish or synthetics which might cause stains when they come into contact with other syn­thetics such as the device feet.
Do not place the charger on delicate surfaces; if necessary, place a
pad under the charger.
Place the charger on a flat, even surface and use a non-slip pad.
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Charging and replacing the rechargeable battery

Connecting the charger to the mains

EU UK US
Connect the connector of the mains unit to the socket 8 on the
charger (12 V DC).
Connect the mains unit to a wall socket. The charger is ready for
operation.
To disconnect the charger from the mains:
Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket.
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Charging and replacing the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery can be charged whilst installed in the A 200 or separately in the charging compartment at the side of the charger.
at least 16 hours. With a fully charged rechargeable battery, the operating time is up to 12 hours.
Charging the A 200 with the rechargeable battery installed
After use, place the A 200 into the charging
compartment without exerting too much pressure, making sure the Sennheiser logo is at the front.
When the A 200 is placed correctly, the
indicator A lights up green.
A
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Using the A 200 personal sound amplifier

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Charging the rechargeable battery in the charging compartment at the side of the charger
1 Pull the rechargeable battery out of the A 200’s battery compartment.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery into the charging compartment at
the side of the charger. When the rechargeable battery is inserted correctly, the indicator 0 lights up green.
3 Slide the rechargeable battery into the A 200’s battery compart-
ment as far as it will go.
0
With a spare BA 151 rechargeable battery (to be ordered separately), you can use the A 200 for more than twice the time. You can charge the spare rechargeable battery while using the supplied one and replace one with the other when needed.
Using the A 200 personal sound amplifier
WARNING
Danger of hearing damage!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to per­manent hearing defects.
Before putting the A 200 on, set the volume to a low level.Then adjust a comfortable sound amplification.
WARNING
Interference due to magnetic fields!
The product generates stronger permanent magnetic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators (ICDs).
Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94” (10 cm) between
the ends of the earbows with the ear pads and the cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator.
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Using the A 200 personal sound amplifier

Switching the A 200 on/off

Turn the on/off/sound amplification control 5 towards ON until you
overcome a slight resistance.
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Adjusting the sound amplification

You can choose between 6 different settings for the sound amplification 6. Position “1” corresponds to a low sound amplification and position “6” corresponds to a very high sound amplification.
Use the control 5 to adjust the volume to a sufficient and comfort-
able level.
If you hear a loud noise (feedback), turn the control 5 towards OFF
until the noise disappears.
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6
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Cleaning and maintaining the product

Adjusting the balance

The balance control allows for right/left volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. If necessary, have the balance adjusted by your hearing aid acoustician.
Using a 2 mm slotted screwdriver, turn the balance control 3 to
the left L or right R in order to increase the volume for the corre­sponding ear.
L
R
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Adjusting the bass attenuation

The more holes you seal with the sealing tape, the greater is the bass attenuation. This increases the speech intelligibility without increasing the volume – which is an advantage for people with a hearing impairment at high frequencies.
Use the two supplied sealing tapes to seal the small holes in back of
the headphone systems of the A 200.
Cleaning and maintaining the product
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.Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.
Before cleaning, disconnect the charger from the mains.
Only use a slightly humid cloth to clean the product.
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Specifications

Cleaning and replacing the ear pads

The product is supplied with two pairs of ear pads in different fits. You can change to these ear pads to optimize the wearing comfort, if neces­sary. Other spare ear pads are available from your Sennheiser partner.
1 Carefully remove the ear pads from the A 200.
2 Clean the ear pads with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Let
the ear pads air dry.
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Specifications
A 200 personal sound amplifier
Frequency response 200 - 12,000 Hz
Max. SPL (at 1 kHz) 105 dB
Acoustic amplification, stereo max. 35 dB
Pick-up pattern of microphones omni-directional
Supply voltage 2.4 V
Current consumption approx. 5 mA
Operating time up to 12 hours
Weight (incl. rechargeable battery) approx. 51 g
L 200 charger and BA 151 rechargeable battery
Input voltage L 200 12 V
Current consumption L 200 approx. 20 mA
Charging outputs (2x) max. 7 mA/max. 2.8 V
Charging time of rechargeable battery approx. 16 hours
BA 151 rechargeable battery
nickel metal hydride: 2.4 V, 80 mAh
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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.
In compliance with the following requirements:
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collec­tion point or recycling centre for such equipment.
• Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)
The supplied rechargeable battery can be recycled. Please dispose of it as special waste or return it to your specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only dispose of exhausted batteries.
CE Declaration of Conformity
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany, Publ. 04/11, 542699/A01
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