Sennheiser Set 830 S-MKE User Manual

Cordless TV Listening System

Set

830 S-MKE

Instruction manual

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Contents

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

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

Product overview .................................................................... 5

Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation ....................... 6

Setting up the transmitter ............................................... 6

Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ............ 7

Connecting the transmitter to the mains ................... 10

Connecting headphones or the induction loop

for hearing aids to the receiver ..................................... 11

Wearing the receiver ....................................................... 12

Using the Set 830 S-MKE system ...................................... 14

Switching the transmitter on/off ................................. 14

Switching the receiver on/off ........................................ 15

Adjusting the volume ...................................................... 16

Searching for a sound source ......................................... 16

Adjusting the balance ..................................................... 17

Switching between mono and stereo operation ........ 17

Individually enhancing the speech intelligibility ....... 18

Storing and charging the receiver ................................ 19

Charging a rechargeable battery in the

transmitter’s charging compartment .......................... 20

What if... ................................................................................. 21

...this indicator lights up? ............................................... 21

...you press this button? ................................................. 21

...you change the position of this control/switch? .... 22

...you hear acoustic signals or warning signals? ........ 22

Cleaning the Set 830 S-MKE ............................................... 24

Cleaning the transmitter and the receiver .................. 24

If a problem occurs ... ........................................................... 24

Additional technical information ...................................... 27

Fine adjusting the speech intelligibility ........................ 27

Changing the operating mode ........................................ 29

Accessories and spare parts ............................................... 30

Specifications ........................................................................ 32

Manufacturer Declarations ................................................. 34

Index ........................................................................................ 36

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 care and set them up in a clean, dust-free environment.

• Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter, which could stain your furniture. You should therefore place the transmitter on a non-slip pad to avoid potential staining of furniture.

• Connected headphones contain magnets that generate a magnetic field which could cause dangerous interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. Keep connected headphones at least 1.2” (3 cm) from cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillators.

• 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.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the devices have been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen inside, the devices have been exposed to rain or moisture, do not operate properly or have been dropped.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the device and the mains unit to rain or moisture.

• Use only the supplied mains unit.

• Disconnect the mains connector from the wall socket – to completely disconnect the device from the mains, – during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Ensure that the mains unit is – always readily operable and easily accessible, – properly plugged into the wall socket, – not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of

time in order to prevent heat accumulation,

– only operated within the permissible temperature range (see

“Specifications” on page 32),

– not operated near heat sources.

Safety instructions

Intended use

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-Polymer rechargeable battery

The BA 300 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 and 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. Only charge rechargeable

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

Store the devices/ rechargeable batteries

in a cool and dry place at room temperature.

Only charge rechargeable batteries with the appropriate Sennheiser chargers.

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

batteries 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 exhausted rechargeable batteries to your specialist dealer.

Delivery includes

Delivery of the Set 830 S-MKE system includes: 1RI 830 S receiver

with BA 300 Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery

1TI 830 transmitter with integrated charging

compart-ments

1 MKE 800 TV-N microphone 1NT 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 adapter for SCART socket

1lanyard

1 clip for attaching the receiver

1 instruction manual

Product overview

The overview pictures of the receiver and the transmitter can be found on the inside front cover of this instruction manual.

Receiver

1 Channel indicator 2 Volume control 3 On/off button 4 Balance control

Transmitter

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 rechargeable

battery

B Operation indicator C “Speech intelligibility” button D Indicator for the selected speech intelligibility

5 Channel search button 6 Battery compartment 7 Socket for headphones,

induction loop or connection cable to hearing aid

E Socket (marked blue) for connection of sound source or

external microphone

F Mono/stereo slide switch G Treble adjustment control H DC socket (marked yellow) for connection of mains unit

Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation

Setting up the transmitter

왘 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

sunlight. 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.

왘 Make sure that the transmitter is placed as far as

possible from your plasma TV screen.

왘 If necessary, use a standard extension cable (3.5 mm

stereo jack plug) to reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver. This extension cable is available from your Sennheiser dealer.

Note:

One transmitter can be used to transmit to several receivers on the same frequency.

Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation

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Connecting the transmitter to a sound source

왘 Switch your sound source (e.g. TV) off before connecting

the transmitter.

왘 Plug one end of the connection cable I into the blue

socket E of the transmitter.

왘 Check the available connection possibilities of your

sound source (e.g. TV).

Connection possibility Name of connection possibility

Headphone socket

RCA socket

SCART socket

MKE 800 TV-N external microphone

왘 Connect the transmitter as described in the corre-

sponding chapter , , or .

Note:

– If there are several connections ( , or ) avail-

able, select the SCART socket .

– SCART adapter and microphone are also available as

accessories (see page 30).

Putting the Set 830 S-MKE into operation

Connecting the transmitter to a headphone socket

왘 Plug the other end of the connection

cable I into the head-phone socket on your sound source.

Is the plug on the connection cable too small for the headphone socket?

왘 Plug the adapter to ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack

socket J onto the connection cable.

왘 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 information, please refer to the instruction manual of your sound source (e.g. TV).

Note:

With most TVs, the headphone socket is located at the front or sides.

Connecting the transmitter to an RCA socket

왘 Plug the adapter for RCA

socket K onto the connection cable I.

왘 Connect the red connector of

the adapter K to the red RCA socket R of your sound source.

왘 Connect the white connector of

the adapter K to the white or black RCA socket L of your sound source.

Notes:

– With most TVs, the RCA socket is located at the rear. – If your TV has several RCA sockets, use the socket RCA

output.

Putting the Set 830 S-MKE 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.

Note:

If your TV has several SCART sockets, use the socket

SCART output.

Using the MKE 800 TV-N external microphone

What if your sound source doesn’t have any of the connections mentioned above? You can then use the MKE 800 TV-N microphone.

What if your sound source mutes the external loudspeakers if you use one of the connections mentioned above?

왘 Via the operating menu of your TV, check if the muting

can be deactivated.

왘 If the muting persists, use the MKE 800 TV-N microphone

instead of the connection cable.

To connect the MKE 800 TV-N microphone:

왘 If possible, adhere the supplied Velcro tape directly in

front of the loudspeaker of your TV.

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