Sennheiser Set 820 S User Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction Manual

Notice d´emploi

Istruzioni per l´uso

Instrucciones para el uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

Set 820 S

Deutsch........................................................................................................3

English...................................................................................................... 25

Français....................................................................................................47

Italiano...................................................................................................... 69

Español.....................................................................................................91

Nederlands.............................................................................................113

Svenska..................................................................................................135

Set 820 S

The Set 820 S is an assistive listening system for your radio, TV, hi-fi
system or similar sound sources at the volume you choose.
The transmitter has a range of up to 100 m which allows you to move
around freely – without the constrictions of cables. The system uses
RF audio signals for sound transmission.

The RR 820 S is an RF stereo receiver which features an audio socket for
connecting a pair of headphones, induction accessories or hearing aids
with audio input. The RR 820 S receives music and speech via wireless
transmission from a TR 820 RF stereo transmitter.

The EZT 1011 induction neck loop inductively transmits the audio signal
from the receiver to hearing aids in T-position.

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Contents

The Set 820 S consists of the following
components and accessories:

- Receiver RR 820 S

- Transmitter
(charging unit) TR 820

- Rechargeable battery BA 151

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- Power supply NT 820

- Induction neck loop EZT 1011

- Microphone MKE 800 TV
(USA/UK only)

- Connecting cable for
headphone output

- Adapter for SCART socket

- Instruction manual

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Connecting the transmitter (charging unit )

The rear of the transmitter is
fitted with two audio inputs:
A socket (LINE) for connection
to the audio output or the
headphone socket on your TV,
and a microphone socket (MIC).

Plug in one end of the connecting cable to the audio output or the
headphone socket on your TV, and the other end to the LINE socket on
the transmitter.

If your TV set is fitted with a SCART socket, use the supplied adapter.
If your TV does not have a headphone or SCART socket, you can u se an

external microphone which is described in the section “Accessories”.

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Only use one of the two audio inputs on the transmitter (MIC or LINE).
Connect the power cable to the POWER socket on the transmitter. Plug

the power supply into a household electrical outlet.
Pull the power supply unit out of the electrical outlet when the unit will not

be used for extended periods of time.

Complete freedom of movement

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It is not necessary that the transmitter and
receiver are in a direct line of sight, so you
can move around freely in the home or
outside in the garden. One transmitter can
be used to transmit to several receivers
on the same frequency. The transmitter’s
range may decrease due to the surface/
composition of walls.

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Where to place the transmitter

Choose a suitable place near or on
top of your hi-fi system or TV set.

Do not place the transmitter close
to metal objects such as shelf bars,
reinforced concrete walls, etc.

The transmitter features a
convenient automatic on/off
function. The transmitter is
turned on by the audio signal.
If there is no audio signal for about 3 minutes, the transmitter automatically
turns off. The transmitter is now in stand-by mode, its power consumption
is very low so that it can remain connected to the mains. Batteries can
always be recharged when the transmitter is connected to the mains.

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Using the receiver

The receiver is turned on automatically as
soon as a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is insert­ed into the socket at the top of the receiver.

Affix the receiver to the clothing by means
of its integrated attachment clip.

Using the induction neck loop

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Put the EZT 1011 induction neck loop
around your neck and insert its plug into the
socket at the top of the receiver. Set your
hearing aid to position "T".

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Adjusting the volume

Adjust the receiver’s volume with
the operating control.

If you are not using the receiver,
pull the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug out
of the receiver’s socket to avoid di­scharging the battery. The receiver
is then turned off.

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Changing the transmission channel

To avoid interference caused by
the simultaneous operation of se­veral transmitters, select a diffe­rent channel on each transmitter.
To select a channel, set the
CHANNEL switch at the rear of
the transmitter to the desired po-

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sition. Due to restrictions on frequency usage, only two channels are
available:
Position 1 or 3 = channel 1
Position 2 = channel 2

Turning the automatic compression system on

Use the COMP switch (compression) at the rear of the transmitter to turn
the automatic compression system on. This system reproduces soft
passages louder and decreases loud sounds. Choose the setting that
suits your listening preferences.

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Use the MO/ST switch to choose between mono and stereo transmission.
For mono TVs and when using the MKE 800 TV microphone, the switch
must be set to MONO (MO).

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Adjusting the receiver channel

First turn on the transmitter (see section
“Where to place the transmitter”).
As soon as the receiver is turned on, it au­tomatically tunes itself to the first strong si­gnal found (normally the transmitter
frequency). If, for some reason, the selec­ted channel is not the correct one (e.g. be-

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cause of interference or another nearby
system), press the TUNE button at the
rear of the receiver until you can hear the
audio signal loud and clear. If
you decide to change the transmitter
channel (see section "Changing the trans­mission channel”), the frequency search
tuning must be re-started by pressing the
TUNE button on the receiver again.

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Charging the battery

Place the receiver into the transmitter’s
charging compartment, with the operating
control at the front. Pull the 3.5 mm stereo
plug out of the receiver to turn the receiver
off. The left LED on the transmitter must li­ght up.

Charge the battery for 24 hours before
you use it for the first time. The normal
charging time is 4-5 hours. A fully char­ged battery has an operating time of approx. 4 hours. When charging a
spare battery in the small charging compartment at the right of the trans­mitter, charging time is 10-12 hours.

The transmitter automatically switches to trickle charging so that the
battery cannot be overcharged. The receiver can remain in the charging
compartment even when the battery has been fully charged.

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A battery has a service life of 1-2 years and should be replaced if the ope­rating time decreases.

Sennheiser batteries can be recycled. Please dispose of the batteries as
special waste or return them to your specialist dealer. To protect the envi­ronment, only dispose of totally exhausted batteries which cannot be re­charged.

Additional information

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The audio transmission technology used with this unit is basically that of
a radio. According to today’s scientific knowledge, the radio waves
emitted by this unit are not harmful to humans or animals.

Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the rubber feet of the transmitter.
Place the transmitter on a nonslip pad to avoid potential staining of furni­ture.

Use a soft cloth for cleaning the units. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

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WARNING: Volume up? - No!

When people use headphones, they tend to choose a
higher volume than with loudspeakers. However, if your
hearing has deteriorated and you need to rely on an
assitive listening system, please avoid listening at high
volume levels for a long time. Please protect your hearing.

ATTENTION: Danger of short circuit!

Neither transmitter nor receiver must get wet or excessively
moist, e.g. due to spilled liquids or use in damp rooms.

Accessories

Only use original Sennheiser spare parts and accessories.
ATTENTION: Components from other manufacturers (e.g. for power

supply or battery) may cause damage to the unit and will
invalidate the warranty.

The following accessories are available from your authorized dealer:

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Rechargeable battery BA 151
Charger L 151-2
Additional receiver RR 820 S
Transmitter TR 820
External microphone MKE 800 TV
Induction couplers EZT 1011
Dynamic headphones HD 25 SP
HZL series connecting cable

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(for direct connection to hearing aids)

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BA 151 rechargeable battery

By using a spare battery, you can use the receiver for more than four
hours of continuous operation. Always store the spare battery in the small
charging compartment at the right of the transmitter. The right LED on the
transmitter lights up green to show charging is taking place. When char­ging a battery in the small charging compartment, the charging time is 10­12 hours.

L 151-2 charger

Spare batteries can be charged via the L 151-2 charger.

RR 820 S receiver

One transmitter can transmit to several receivers. Additional RR 820 S
receivers are available from your authorized dealer.

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MKE 800 TV external microphone

If your TV doesn’t have a headphone output, SCART or RCA socket, you
can use your Set 820 S together with the MKE 800 TV microphone.

Fix the microphone to the loudspeaker of your TV by means of Velcro
tape. Connect the microphone connector to the MIC socket on the
transmitter and set the transmitter’s MO/ST switch to MONO (MO).

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HD 25 SP dynamic headphones

Closed dynamic headphones for connection to the RR 820 S.
Any dynamic headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug and a minimum

impedance of 32 ohms can be connected to the RR 820 S receiver.

EZT 1011 induction couplers

Induction couplers for inductive audio transmission to hearing aids.

If problems occur...

- Are all jack plugs connected correctly?

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- Are the receiver and sound source turned on and is the volume of the
receiver and sound source sufficient?

- Is the rechargeable battery inserted properly into the receiver?

- Have you charged the rechargeable battery for at least 20 minutes?

- Are you too far from the transmitter? (if so, move closer)

- Choose a different channel.

- Adjust the setting with the TUNE button.

- Should the problem persist, please contact your authorized dealer for
assistance.

Never oper the unit!

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Additional information for hearing aid acousticians
Adjustments for hearing disabilities

Attention:

In order to ensure interference-free reception, only use the potentiometers shown below .
Turn the operating control fully to the left (0). Remove the

Bass response L

Bass response R

operating control by carefully lifting it over the "guide
notch" on the inside. Use the 4 potentiometers on the

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circuit board to individually adjust the max. volume and the
bass response for the left and right headphone system.

Adjusting the max. volume:
Potentiometer turned fully to the left min.
Potentiometer turned fully to the right max.

Max. volume RMax. volume L

Adjusting the bass response:
Potentiometer turned fully to the left attenuation of 25 dB at 100 Hz
Potentiometer turned fully to the right attenuation 0 dB

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The adjustments can also be made when the receiver is
being used.

When replacing the operating control, make sure the
"projections" on the inside of the operating control point
in the direction of the attachment clip.

After replacing the operating control, synchronize the
operating control with the volume control by once turning it fully in both directions.

Specifications

System

Modulation FM, stereo
Carrier frequencies see type plate at the base of the transmitter

AF frequency response 40 Hz ....... 15 kHz

S/N ratio 60 dB A rms

Transmitter

RF output power typ. up to 10 mV

AF input voltage range 50 mV ....... 5 V

Audio input 3.5 mm jack, stereo/mono
Microphone socket 2.5 mm jack, mono
Charging time for battery approx. 4 h

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Charging time (spare battery) approx. 10-12 h
Power supply 12 V DC via NT 820 mains unit
Weight approx. 94 g (without battery)
Dimensions diameter: 150 mm, height: 47 mm

Receiver

AF frequency response 40 Hz ....... 15 kHz

S/N ratio 60 dB A rms
Power supply 2.4 V via BA 151 battery
Operating time approx. 4 hours per battery
Weight approx. 35 g (without battery)

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Dimensions length: 95 mm, width: 63 mm, height: 35 mm
Output voltage max. 700 mV at 32 Ω

Induction loop

AF frequency response 300 ....... 10,000 Hz

Impedance 47 Ω
Magnetic field strength
at the hearing aid 100 mA/m at 1 kHz and 10 mVA

Guarantee 2 years

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Manufacturer declarations

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directi­ves 1999/5/EC, 89/336/EC or 73/23/EC. The declaration is available on the internet site at www.sennhei­ser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations!

WEEE Declaration

Your Sennheiser product was developed and manufactured with highquality materials and compon­ents which can be recycled and/or reused. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equip­ment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime.

Please dispose of this product by bring ing it to you r loca l collect ion poin t or rec ycli ng centr e for su ch
equipment. This will help to protect the environment in which we all live.

Batteries

The supplied rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Please dispose of rechargeable bat­teries as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer. In order to protect the en­vironment, only dispose of exhausted batteries.

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG
30900 Wedemark, Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany Publ. 01/06 511981 / A01