Sennheiser SET 860 User Manual
Set 860
Digital TV Listening System
Instruction manual
Set 860
Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ...................................................................... 3
Package contents ........................................................................................... 6
Product overview ........................................................................................... 7
Putting the Set 860 into operation ........................................................... 10
Setting up the transmitter ......................................................................... 10
Connecting the transmitter to an audio source .................................... 11
Connecting the transmitter to the power supply system ................... 15
Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery ..................... 16
Displaying the remaining operating time of the rechargeable
battery ........................................................................................................... 17
Using the charging reminder function .................................................... 17
Selecting and replacing the ear pads ....................................................... 18
Using the Set 860 ........................................................................................ 19
Switching the wireless headphone system on ...................................... 19
Switching the wireless headphone system off ...................................... 20
Wearing the stethoset receiver ................................................................ 21
Adjusting the volume ................................................................................. 22
Adjusting the balance ................................................................................. 23
Selecting a hearing profile for sound enhancement ............................. 24
Activating/deactivating the speech intelligibility function ................ 26
Cleaning and maintaining the Set 860 ..................................................... 27
Replacing the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery .................... 28
Using additional functions ......................................................................... 29
Pairing one or several stethoset receivers with the transmitter ....... 29
Switching between stereo and mono operation ................................... 30
Advanced settings ....................................................................................... 31
Restoring the factory default settings .................................................... 34
Charging the rechargeable battery using the MCA 800 charging
adapter .......................................................................................................... 35
If a problem occurs ... .................................................................................. 36
Leaving the range of the transmitter ...................................................... 38
Specifications ............................................................................................... 39
Manufacturer Declarations ......................................................................... 41
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
왘 Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before
using the product.
왘 Always include this instruction manual when passing the prod-
uct on to third parties.
왘 Do not use an obviously defective product.
왘 Only use the product in environments where wireless 2.4 GHz
transmission is permitted.
Preventing damage to health and accidents
왘 These headphones allow you to set higher volumes than conven-
tional headphones. Protect your hearing from high volume levels.
Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are
used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser
headphones sound exceptionally good and provide clear speech
intelligibility at low and medium volume levels.
왘 To prevent hearing damage, set the volume to a low level before
passing the product on to third parties.
왘 Do not use the product in an environment that requires your spe-
cial attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).
왘 Always keep the headphones/MCA 800 charging adapter at
least 3.94" (10 cm) from cardiac pacemakers or implanted
defibrillators. The headphones/MCA 800 charging adapter contain/s magnets that generate a magnetic field which could cause
interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators.
왘 Do not use the product near water. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
왘 Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach
of children and pets to prevent accidents and choking hazards.
왘 Only use the power supply units supplied by Sennheiser.
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions
왘 Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme
temperatures to avoid corrosion or deformation. The normal
operating temperature is from 5 to 40 °C/41 to 104 °F.
왘 Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free envi-
ronment.
왘 Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power.
왘 Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the product from the power source,
– during lightning storms or
– when not using the product for long periods of time.
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Important safety instructions
왘 Always ensure that the power supply unit is
– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
– properly plugged into the wall socket,
– only operated within the permissible temperature range,
– not exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in
order to prevent heat accumulation.
왘 Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmit-
ter, which could stain your furniture. You should therefore place
the transmitter on a non-slip pad to avoid potential staining of
furniture.
왘 Do not operate the product near heat sources.
왘 Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
왘 Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or rec-
ommended by Sennheiser.
Safety instructions for lithium polymer
rechargeable batteries
WARNING
If abused or misused, the standard/rechargeable batteries may
leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of
•explosion,
• fire development,
•heat generation,
• smoke or gas development.
Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after
use.
Do not charge a product with a built-in rechargeable
battery if the product is obviously defective.
Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers
recommended by Sennheiser.
Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient
temperatures between 5 to 40 °C/41 to 104 °F.
When not using rechargeable batteries for extended
periods of time, charge them regularly (about every three
months).
Do not heat above 70 °C/158 °F, e.g. do not expose to
sunlight or throw into a fire.
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Dispose of batteries/rechargeable batteries at special
collection points or return them to your specialist dealer.
Important safety instructions
Intended use/Liability
This wireless TV headphone system is suitable for use with TV sets,
hi-fi systems, and home cinema systems and can be connected to
analog and digital audio sources.
This product is intended for private domestic use only. It is not suitable for commercial use. This product is also not intended to be used
with portable audio devices.
It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not named in the corresponding product documentation.
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse
or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories.
Before putting into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.
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Package contents
Quick Guide
Instruction
Manual
Package contents
RR 800 stethoset receiver with
built-in rechargeable battery
TR 860 transmitter with charging station
NT 5-10AW power supply unit with
multi-country adapters (EU, UK, US, AU)
1 pair of ear pads for small ears
Safety Guide
1 pair of ear pads for pressure-sensitive ears
Optical digital cable, 1.5 m
Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 1.5 m
Safety guide
Quick guide
Instruction manual in English, German, French, and
Spanish
The instruction manual in other languages can be
downloaded as a PDF file at
www.sennheiser.com/download.
A list of accessories can be found on the Set 860 product page
at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact
your Sennheiser partner. To find a Sennheiser partner in your
country, search at www.sennheiser.com.
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Product overview
Product overview
Overview of the RR 800 stethoset receiver
On
3
1
Off
2
5
4
6
7
1 Ear pads, replaceable
2 Ear bows with
on/off function
3 Volume buttons + and –
4
Speech intelligibility
button
5 R marking for the right ear
and
L marking for the left ear
6 Built-in rechargeable battery
7 Charging contacts
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Product overview
Overview of the TR 860 transmitter
1
2
3
8
4
2
1A
0
9
5
6
7
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1
Battery
indicating the charging process/
remaining operating time of the
receiver (see page 16 and 17)
2 Balance buttons
for right ear
3
Hearing profile
for selecting the hearing profiles
(see page 24)
4
Hearing profile
indicating the activated hearing
profile (see page 24)
5 Charging compartment for
stethoset receiver
LED ,
R and left ear L
button ,
LED,
6 Charging contacts for stethoset
receiver with holding magnets
7
Transmitter status
(see page 9)
8 Digital Optical In audio input
(marked pink) for connecting a
digital audio source (optical)
9 5V DC 1A socket (marked yellow) for
connecting the power supply unit
0 Analog 3.5 mm In audio input
(marked blue) for connecting an
analog audio source (3.5 mm jack
socket)
LED
Product overview
Overview of the
Transmitter status
– ... is in standby mode.
lights up white
lights up blue
flashes blue and white
The LEDs on the transmitter indicate the current operating
state. If you are not pressing any button on the stethoset
receiver or the transmitter, the LEDs automatically dim after
approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you.
Transmitter status
LED The transmitter...
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected. The speech intelligibility
function is deactivated (see page 26).
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected. The speech intelligibility
function is activated (see page 26).
... has detected an incompatible digital
audio signal (see page 12).
LED
Overview of the acoustic signals/beeps
Beeps... Meaning
during operation,
2 beeps
during operation, no
audio transmission,
5 beeps
when changing the
volume
when changing the
balance setting
The rechargeable battery is almost
empty, recharge the rechargeable
battery (see page 16).
The receiver is outside the transmission
range (see page 38).
The maximum or minimum volume is
reached (see page 22).
The maximum or minimum balance
setting is reached (see page 23).
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Putting the Set 860 into operation
Putting the Set 860 into operation
Setting up the transmitter
왘 Choose a suitable place near your sound source.
왘 Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room
by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.
왘 Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf
bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the
transmitter’s range.
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Putting the Set 860 into operation
A
D
Connecting the transmitter to an audio source
You can connect the transmitter either to a digital or an analog
audio source (e.g. a TV and a stereo hi-fi system).
If you connect an audio source to both inputs (digital and analog),
only the analog audio source will be reproduced.
You can also refer to the beginner’s video guides on how to
connect your digital wireless headphone system to a TV:
www.sennheiser.com/how-to-videos.
왘 Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter.
왘 Check the connection possibilities of your audio source (audio
output, usually marked “OUT”).
왘 Select the corresponding connection cable and, if necessary, a
suitable adapter
왘 To connect the transmitter to your audio source, refer to the con-
nection diagram suitable for your audio source (see the following chapters). Follow the color codings on the transmitter and on
the cables.
Connection possibilities of the
audio source
Optical (digital) Optical digital cable 12
3.5 mm jack socket
B
(analog)
RCA (analog)
C
SCART (analog)
Color coding
on the
transmitter
Accessories and adapters are available from your local Sennheiser partner.
Connection cable
Stereo audio cable 13
Stereo audio cable with RCA adapter
(3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA plugs;
optional accessory)
Stereo audio cable with SCART
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
SCART connector; optional accessory)
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Putting the Set 860 into operation
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Digital Audio
A
A
Connection possibility A: optical (digital)
To achieve the best possible listening experience, connect the transmitter to your TV or hi-fi system using the supplied optical digital
cable.
Note that your wireless headphone system only supports digital
signals coded in the
audio format of the connected audio source to PCM can be found in
the Sound menu or in the instruction manual of your device.
If an incompatible digital audio signal is being received, the
mitter status
duced.
LED flashes white and blue. Audio cannot be repro-
PCM format. Information on how to set the
Trans-
* The appearance of the Sound menu can vary depending on the
device you are using.
왘 Connect the optical digital cable to the pink Digital Optical In
audio input of the transmitter and to the optical output of your
audio source.
1A
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
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Putting the Set 860 into operation
B
TV VOLUME
Analog Audio
1A
Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog)
왘 Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue Analog 3.5 mm In
audio input (3.5 mm jack socket) of the transmitter and to the
3.5 mm headphone socket of your audio source.
PHONES
Adjust the volume of the headphone socket on your TV/audio
source
to at least a medium level.
This improves the quality of wireless audio transmission. For
detailed information, please refer to the instruction manual of
your TV/audio source.
If the headphones socket on your audio source is a 6.3 mm/¼" jack
socket, you require an adapter (3.5 mm jack plug to 6.3 mm/¼" jack
plug, optional accessory) for the supplied 3.5 mm stereo audio
cable.
Some TV models mute the loudspeakers when you connect the
transmitter to the 3.5 mm headphone socket. Other TV models have
their own menu for adjusting the volume of the headphone socket.
Check the menu of your TV for information on how to deactivate the
muting function or adjust the volume. Alternatively, connect the TV
and the transmitter using a different connection possibility (A, C or
D).
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Putting the Set 860 into operation
C
Analog Audio
*
1A
D
Analog Audio
*
1A
Connection possibility C: RCA sockets (analog)
왘 Plug the RCA adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
왘 Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of
the transmitter.
왘 Connect the RCA connectors to the RCA sockets (mostly labeled
“AUDIO OUT” or ) of your audio source. Connect the red connector to the red RCA socket and the white connector to the
white or black RCA socket.
AUDIO OUT
LR
* optional accessory
Connection possibility D: SCART socket (analog)
왘 Plug the SCART adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
왘 Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of
the transmitter.
왘 Connect the SCART connector to the SCART socket (mostly
labeled or ) of your audio source.
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* optional accessory
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