Sennheiser HDI 830 User Manual

Infrared Receiver

HDI 830

Instruction manual

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Contents

Contents

Safety instructions ................................................................. 2

The HDI 830 receiver .............................................................. 4

Delivery includes ..................................................................... 4

Product overview .................................................................... 4

Using the HDI 830 ................................................................... 5

Switching the receiver on/off .......................................... 5

Setting the receiver to the frequency of the

transmission system ......................................................... 6

Adjusting the balance ....................................................... 6

Replacing and charging the rechargeable battery ...... 7

Cleaning and caring for the HDI 830 .................................. 8

Cleaning the receiver ......................................................... 8

Cleaning the earpads ......................................................... 8

If a problem occurs... .............................................................. 9

Accessories and spare parts ............................................... 10

Specifications ........................................................................ 11

Manufacturer Declarations ................................................. 12

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Safety instructions

Safety instructions

• Read this instruction manual carefully and in full before using the
device.

• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the
device on to third parties.

• Do not use the device in situations which require special attention
(e.g. when performing skilled jobs).

• Always keep the device dry and do not expose it to extreme temper­atures.

• The headphones generate magnetic fields, which can be hazardous
to people who have pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. Keep
connected headphones at least 1.2” (3 cm) away from cardiac pace­makers and implanted defibrillators.

• Use the device with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environ­ment.

• 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.

Proper use of the device

Proper use includes:

•using the device for professional purposes,

• having read this instruction manual, especially the “Safety instruc­tions” section,

• using the device within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.

“Improper use” means using the device other than as described in this
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from
those described herein.

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Safety instructions

Safety instructions for the lithium polymer rechargeable battery

The BA 300 battery is a lithium polymer rechargeable battery. If
abused or misused, this rechargeable battery may be damaged. Please
understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage
arising from abuse or misuse.

WARNING! In extreme cases, the rechargeable battery may even

present a

•heat hazard

•fire hazard

• explosion hazard

•smoke or gas hazard

Do not heat above
70°C/158°F, e.g. do
not expose to sunlight
or throw into a fire.

Do not expose to
moisture.

Do not short-circuit. Charge rechargeable

Do not mutilate or
dismantle.

Store the devices/
rechargeable batteries

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in a cool and dry place
at room temperature.

Charge rechargeable
batteries only with the
appropriate Sennheiser
charger.

When not using the
rechargeable battery for
extended periods of time,
charge it regularly (every
six months for about one
hour).

batteries only at
ambient temperatures
between 10°C/50°F
and 40°C/104°F.

Do not charge the
rechargeable battery
if the device is obviously
defective.

Return defective devices
or devices with defective
batteries to your specialist
dealer.

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The HDI 830 receiver

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The HDI 830 receiver

The HDI 830 receiver can be used together with infrared transmission
systems which operate on a carrier frequency of 2.3 or 2.8 MHz. For
charging the receiver, use the L 300 10-10 charger (see “Accessories
and spare parts” on page 10).

Delivery includes

Delivery of the HDI 830 includes:

1 HDI 830 receiver with BA 300 lithium-polymer rechargeable battery

2 pairs of spare earpads

1 instruction manual

1 quick start guide for display at the receiver counter

Product overview

There is an image providing an overview of the receiver on the inside
cover of this instruction manual.

Overview of receiver

1 Channel indicator 2 Volume control 3 Balance control

4 Channel selection button 5 Battery compartment

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Using the HDI 830

CAUTION!

Switching the receiver on/off

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.

왘 Set the volume on the receiver to a low value.
왘 Do not continuously expose yourself to high

volumes.

Switching the receiver on and off

왘 Pull the earbows of the receiver apart.

The receiver switches on automatically.

왘 Take the receiver off.

The receiver switches off automatically
after 30 seconds.

Using the HDI 830

Adjusting the volume

왘 Use the volume control

volume to a sufficient and comfortable
level.

2 to adjust the

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Using the HDI 830

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Setting the receiver to the frequency of the transmission system

You can set the receiver to the frequency of the transmission system yourself or have the frequency preset by your Sennheiser partner.

To set a frequency on the receiver:

왘 Put the receiver on.

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Channel indicator lit Frequency You hear the sound in

왘 Press the channel selection button

until you have found the frequency of

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your transmission system.

On the receiver, the channel indicator
can light up as follows:

2.3+2.8 MHz stereo

2.8 MHz mono

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Note:

The channel indicator

To set a fixed frequency and to deactivate the channel selection
button

왘 Contact your Sennheiser partner.

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1 goes off after 30 seconds.

Adjusting the balance

The balance control allows for right/left
balance adjustment. Adjust the balance so
that you can hear equally well with both ears.

왘 Turn the balance control

right R to increase the volume for the corre­sponding ear.

3 to the left L or

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Using the HDI 830

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Replacing and charging the rechargeable battery

왘 Charge the rechargeable batteries in the charging compart-

ment of the L 300 10-10 charger.
For further information on the features and functions of the
charger, please refer to the instruction manual of the
L 300 10-10 charger.

왘 Before using the rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge

them for about three hours.

왘 After use, place the receiver back into the charging compartment of

the L 300 10-10 charger.
The receiver switches off automatically.

When the rechargeable battery is discharged, you can continue to use
the receiver with an optional spare rechargeable battery:

왘 Remove the discharged battery from the receiver and charge it in

the L 300 10-10 charger.

To remove the discharged battery from the receiver:

왘 Pull the battery out of the receiver’s battery

compartment

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To insert the receiver’s battery:

왘 Insert the battery into the receiver as

shown.

왘 Slide the battery into the battery compart-

ment

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Notes:

– With a fully charged rechargeable battery, the operating time is

up to 12 hours.

– Always store the receiver in the L 300 10-10 charger to ensure

that it is fully charged. The intelligent battery charging tech­nology prevents overcharging.

– 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.

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Cleaning and caring for the HDI 830

CAUTION!

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Cleaning and caring for the HDI 830

Cleaning the receiver

Liquids can damage the electronics of the device.

Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause
a short circuit and damage the electronics.

왘 Keep all liquids far away from this device.
왘 Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.

왘 Clean your receiver using only a slightly damp cloth.

Cleaning the earpads

왘 Carefully remove the earpads

왘 Clean the earpads

ultrasound cleaning device and rinse thoroughly.

왘 Dry the earpads

왘 Put the earpads back on the receiver.

Note:

For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the earpads
to time. Spare earpads are available from your Sennheiser dealer
(see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 10).

E using warm soapy water or an

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E from the receiver.

E from time

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If a problem occurs...

You cannot hear anything?

Possible cause Solution

Is there a free line of
sight between receiver
and transmission
system?

Are transmission system
and receiver exposed to
direct sunlight?

Is the volume of the
receiver too low?

Is the rechargeable
battery inserted prop­erly into the receiver
and fully charged?

Is the receiver out of
range?

Remove obstacles in the light path
between receiver and transmission
system.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

Increase the volume by turning the
volume control

Remove the rechargeable battery and
reinsert it into the receiver.
If this doesn’t help: recharge the
rechargeable battery (see page 7).

Move the receiver closer to the
transmission system.

If a problem occurs...

2 (see page 5).

You can hear the sound only with one ear?

Possible cause Solution

Is the balance adjusted
correctly?

You hear warning signals?

Warning signal Meaning

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.

Turn the balance control
right (see page 6).

6 short beeps The receiver is not receiving

a signal from the transmission
system:

• The transmission system
and receiver are too far
apart from one another.
The receiver switches
off automatically after
3 minutes.

• The transmission system
is switched off.

2 long beeps The rechargeable battery is

almost flat.

3 to the left or

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Accessories and spare parts

CAUTION!

Accessories and spare parts

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.

The following HDI 830 accessories are available from your specialist
dealer:

Cat. no. Accessory/spare part

500898 BA 300 spare rechargeable battery

502710 L 300 10-10 charger

528123 Earpads (silicone, black), 5 pairs

528124 Earpads (silicone, transparent), 5 pairs

528125 Earpads (foam, black), 5 pairs

531428 Swivel heads for earpads, 10

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Specifications

Specifications

Modulation FM, stereo

Receiving frequencies 2.3 MHz/2.8 MHz

Frequency response 50 Hz–16,000 Hz

Maximum SPL 125 dB (SPL)

Signal-to-noise ratio
(1 mV, peak deviation) typ. 75 dBA

THD < 1%

Operating time up to 12 hours

Charging time for
rechargeable battery approx. 3 hours

Power supply via BA 300 lithium polymer rechargeable

battery
(3.7 V/150 mAh)

Weight approx. 68 g (incl. rechargeable battery)

Dimensions approx. 240 x 128 x 26 mm

The device meets the following standards:

Europe EMC: EN 55013, EN 55020

Safety: EN 60065, UL 2054

USA 47CFR15_B

Canada IC ICES-003

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Manufacturer Declarations

Manufacturer Declarations

Warranty

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on
this product.

Current warranty information is available on the Internet at
www.sennheiser.com or from your Sennheiser partner.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

The declaration is available on the internet at www.sennheiser.com.

Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Dispose of only discharged used rechargeable batteries and
used batteries at a specialist dealer or in a battery collection
container.

Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Manufacturer Declarations

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This class B digital device 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 device into operation, please observe the respective
country-specific regulations!

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 04/09
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