Sennheiser Set 860 User manual

Set 860
Set 860
Instruction manual
Digital wireless TV listening system
Model: Set 860, TR 860, RR 800

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Important safety instructions
bRead this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the product.
bAlways include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
bDo not use an obviously defective product.
bOnly use the product in environments where wireless
2.4 GHz transmission is permitted.
Preventing damage to health and accidents
bThese headphones allow you to set higher volumes than
conventional 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.
Headphones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally
good even at low and medium volume levels and provide
excellent speech intelligibility.
bTo prevent hearing damage, set the volume to a low level
before passing the product on to third parties.
bDo not use the product in an environment that requires your
special attention (e.g. when performing skilled jobs).
bThe product (RR 800 stethoset receiver/MCA 800 charging
adapter) generates stronger permanent magnetic fields
that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers,
implanted defibrillators (ICDs) and other implants.
– Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94"/10 cm
between the product component (RR 800 stethoset
receiver) containing the magnet and the cardiac pace-
maker, implanted defibrillator, or other implant.
– Do not use the MCA 800 charging adapter if you are wear-
ing a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other
implant.
bDo not use the product near water. Do not expose the prod-
uct to rain or moisture to reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock.
bKeep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of
reach of children and pets to prevent accidents. Swallowing
and choking hazard.
bOnly use the power supply units supplied by Sonova Con-
sumer Hearing.
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions
bAlways keep the product dry and do not expose it to
extreme temperatures to avoid corrosion or deformation.
The normal operating temperature is from 5 °C to 40 °C/
41 °F to 104 °F.

Important safety instructions
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bUse the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free
environment.
bSwitch off the product after use to conserve battery power.
bUnplug 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.
bAlways 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.
bVarnish 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.
bDo not operate the product near heat sources.
bClean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
bUse only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or
recommended by Sonova Consumer Hearing.
Safety instructions for Lithium-Polymer
rechargeable batteries
WARNING
If abused or misused, rechargeable batteries may leak. In
extreme cases, they may even present a risk of
•explosion
• heat and fire development
• smoke and/or gas development
• damage to health and/or the environment
Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers
recommended by Sonova Consumer Hearing.
Do not leave the product / rechargeable batteries
unattended while charging.
Only charge the product / rechargeable batteries at
ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C/
50 °F and 104 °F and do not charge them near easily
flammable objects.
Do not heat the product / rechargeable batteries
above 70 °C/158 °F. Avoid exposure to sunlight and
do not throw the product / rechargeable batteries
into fire.

Important safety instructions
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Intended use/Liability
This wireless TV listening system is suitable for use with TV
sets, hi-fi systems, and home cinema systems and can be con-
nected 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 docu-
mentation.
Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH does not accept liability for
damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product
and its attachments/accessories.
Before putting the product into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations.
Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off
after use.
When not using the product / rechargeable batteries
for extended periods of time, charge them regularly
(about every three months).
Avoid prolonged skin contact with the product,
rechargeable battery, charger or charging cable
when connected to a power source. These compo-
nents can heat up during charging and cause skin
irritation.
Dispose of defective products with built-in
rechargeable batteries at special collection points or
return them to your specialist dealer to facilitate
recycling.

Package contents
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Package contents
Online you can find:
• this detailed instruction manual and additional information
(www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download).
• a list of accessories on the Set 860 product page at
www.sennheiser-hearing.com (to purchase online or con-
tact your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner:
www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support).
Stethoset receiver with built-in
rechargeable battery
Model: RR 800
Transmitter with charging compartment
Model: TR 860
Power supply unit with multi-country adapters
(EU, UK, US, AU)
Model: NT9-3AW
1 pair of silicone ear pads, large
(pre-mounted upon delivery)
1 pair of silicone ear pads, small
1 pair of memory foam ear pads
1 pair of open foam ear pads
Optical digital cable, 1.5 m
Stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs, 1.5 m
RCA adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA con-
nectors)
Safety guide
Quick guide
Safety Guide
Quick Guide

Product overview
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Product overview
Overview of the stethoset receiver
Model: RR 800
2
1
3
6
7
5
4
On
Off
1Ear pads, replaceable
2Ear bows with on/off
function
3Volume buttons
+and –
4 Speech intelligibility
button
5Rmarking for the right ear
and Lmarking for the left
ear
6Built-in rechargeable
battery
7Charging contacts

Product overview
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Overview of the transmitter
Model: TR 860
5
6
7
0
9
4
8
1
2
3
2
1A
1 Battery LED ,
indicating the charging process/
remaining operating time of the
receiver (see page 15 and 17)
2Balance buttons
for right ear Rand left ear L
3 Hearing profile button
for selecting the hearing profiles
(see page 24)
4 Hearing profile LED ,
indicating the activated hearing
profile (see page 24)
5Charging compartment for ste-
thoset receiver
6Charging contacts for stethoset
receiver with holding magnets
7 Transmitter status LED
(see page 8)
8Digital Optical In audio input
(marked pink) for connecting a
digital audio source (optical)
95V DC 1A socket (marked yellow)
for connecting the power supply
unit
0Analog 3.5 mm In audio input
(marked blue) for connecting an
analog audio source (3.5 mm jack
socket)

Product overview
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Overview of the Transmitter status LED
Overview of the acoustic signals/beeps
Transmitter status LED The transmitter...
–... is in standby mode.
lights up white
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected. The speech intelligi-
bility function is deactivated (see
page 27).
lights up blue
... and the stethoset receiver are
connected. The speech intelligi-
bility function is activated (see
page 27).
flashes blue and white
... has detected an incompatible
digital audio signal (see page 11).
The LEDs on the transmitter indicate the current operat-
ing state. If you are not pressing any button on the ste-
thoset receiver or the transmitter, the LEDs automatically
dim after approx. 30 seconds to not disturb you.
Beeps Meaning
during operation,
2 beeps
The rechargeable battery is almost
empty, recharge the rechargeable
battery (see page 15).
during operation, no
audio transmission,
5 beeps
The receiver is outside the trans-
mission range (see page 44).
when changing the
volume
The maximum or minimum volume
is reached (see page 22).
when changing the
balance setting
The maximum or minimum balance
setting is reached (see page 23).

Putting the Set 860 into operation
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Putting the Set 860 into operation
Setting up the transmitter
bPlace the transmitter near your audio source.
bSeparate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the
room by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference.
bDo 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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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 ana-
log), only the analog audio source will be reproduced.
bSwitch your audio source off before connecting the trans-
mitter.
bCheck the connection possibilities of your audio source
(audio output, usually marked “OUT”).
bSelect the corresponding connection cable and, if neces-
sary, a suitable adapter.
bTo connect the transmitter to your audio source, refer to the
connection diagram suitable for your audio source (see the
following chapters). Follow the color codings on the trans-
mitter and on the cables.
You can also refer to the beginner’s video guides on how
to connect your digital wireless headphone system to a
TV:
www.sennheiser-hearing.com/how-to-videos
Connection possibilities of the
audio source
Color
coding on
the trans-
mitter
Connection cable
Page
Optical (digital) Optical digital cable 11
3.5 mm jack
socket (analog) Stereo audio cable 12
RCA (analog)
Stereo audio cable with RCA
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
2 RCA connectors)
13
SCART (analog)
Stereo audio cable with SCART
adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to
SCART connector; optional
accessory)
13
A
B
C
D
If you want to connect the transmitter to a TV that has
only one HDMI output, you need an active HDMI audio
adapter. Using this adapter, you can connect your TV to
the transmitter.
An HDMI audio adapter and/or other accessories are
available from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.

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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 opti-
cal digital cable.
Note that your wireless headphone system only supports dig-
ital signals coded in the PCM format. Information on how to set
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
Transmitter status LED flashes white and blue. Audio playback
is not possible.
* The appearance of the Sound menu can vary depending on
the device you are using.
bConnect the optical digital cable to the pink Digital Optical
In audio input of the transmitter and to the optical output of
your audio source.
A
A
S
o
und
m
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n
u
*
D
igital sound output
Bi
tstream
P
CM
Digital Audio
Digital Audio
1A OPTICAL OUT

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Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog)
bConnect 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.
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.
B
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.
Some TV models mute the loudspeakers when you con-
nect 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 func-
tion or adjust the volume. Alternatively, connect the TV
and the transmitter using a different connection possibil-
ity (A, C or D).
PHONES
TV VOLUME
Analog Audio
1A

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Connection possibility C: RCA sockets (analog)
bPlug the RCA adapter onto the stereo audio cable.
bConnect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack
socket of the transmitter.
bConnect 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 con-
nector to the white or black RCA socket.
Connection possibility D: SCART socket (analog)
bPlug the SCART adapter* onto the stereo audio cable.
bConnect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack
socket of the transmitter.
bConnect the SCART connector to the SCART socket (mostly
labeled or ) of your audio source.
* optional accessory
C
Analog Audio
AUDIO OUT
LR
1A
D
Analog Audio
*
1A

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Connecting the transmitter to the power supply
system
1Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the
yellow socket of the transmitter.
2Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the
power supply unit until it clicks audibly into place.
3Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket.
All LEDs on the transmitter light up for 5 seconds. The
transmitter is in standby mode.
US
EU
UK
AU
2
1
3
Power
1A
1A

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Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable
battery
A complete charging cycle takes about 3 hours. Before using
the receiver for the first time, charge its rechargeable battery
for a complete charging cycle without interruption.
When the rechargeable battery is almost empty, you hear
2beeps in the stethoset receiver. The
Battery LED on the
transmitter lights up white. The stethoset receiver switches
off after a few minutes.
bPlace the stethoset receiver into the transmitter’s charging
compartment so that the volume buttons face upwards. The
stethoset receiver is magnetically oriented to the correct
position. The stethoset receiver automatically switches off
and the
Battery LED on the transmitter lights up white.
The LED segments display the charge status of the
rechargeable battery. When the rechargeable battery is
fully charged, all LED segments light up white.
3 h
100 %
Battery LED Meaning
–The transmitter is not charging.
1st LED segment flashes
The rechargeable battery is being
charged. Less than 1/3 of the
charge capacity is reached.
1st LED segment lit,
2nd LED segment
flashes
The rechargeable battery is being
charged. Up to 1/3 of the charge
capacity is reached.
1st + 2nd LED segment
lit, 3rd LED segment
flashes
The rechargeable battery is being
charged. Up to 2/3 of the charge
capacity is reached.
All LED segments lit The rechargeable battery is fully
charged.
Battery LED flashes
rapidly
A charging error/battery error has
occurred (see page 31).

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Always store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s
charging compartment to ensure that it is fully charged
when needed. The intelligent battery charging technol-
ogy prevents overcharging.
The display during charging can be set so that it automat-
ically switches off after 30 seconds (see page 36).

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Displaying the remaining operating time of the
rechargeable battery
When you switch the stethoset receiver on, the Battery LED
displays the remaining operating time/charge status.
To indicate that the operating time is decreasing, each LED
segment slowly dims before it goes off completely.
If the actual operating time differs widely from the specified
values, the rechargeable battery is probably exhausted and
should be replaced. Information on the rechargeable battery
can be found on page 31.
Using the charging reminder function
When the stethoset receiver is switched off and the transmit-
ter automatically switches off (standby mode), the Battery
LED will flash back and forth for 10 minutes to remind you
to charge the stethoset receiver.
bCharge the stethoset receiver by placing it into the trans-
mitter’s charging compartment (see page 15).
The LED stops flashing and the charging process starts.
Battery LED Meaning
Battery LED
flashes slowly
Rechargeable bat-
tery is empty;
recharge the
rechargeable battery
1st LED seg-
ment lit
approx. 6 hours of
operating time
1st + 2nd LED
segment lit
approx. 12 hours of
operating time
All LED seg-
ments lit
approx. 18 hours of
operating time
The display of the remaining operating time can be set so
that it automatically switches off after 30 seconds (see
page 36).
If more than one stethoset receiver is connected to the
transmitter, the remaining operating time/charge status
cannot be displayed.
You can also switch off the charging reminder function
(see page 36).

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Selecting and replacing the ear pads
You can choose between:
• Ear pads made of silicone, large (pre-
mounted upon delivery),
– for easy use due to uncomplicated align-
ment in the ears.
– Easy to clean and long lasting even with intensive use.
• Ear pads made of silicone, small,
– smaller and flatter than the large silicone
ear pads, for easy use and alignment in
smaller ears.
– Easy to clean and long lasting even with intensive use.
• Ear pads made of memory foam
– for a comfortable, ambient noise-attenuat-
ing fit of the receiver in the ears.
– With intensive use, the memory effect of
the foam wears off after a few months, causing the pres-
sure relief to deteriorate. In this case, replace the ear pads
with new ones.
• Ear pads made of open foam
– for pressure-sensitive ears and a light-
weight wearing comfort, even over long
periods of use.
To replace the ear pads:
1Reach behind the ear pads with your fingernails so that you
can carefully detach the ear pads from the stethoset
receiver.
2Put the two other/new ear pads on the stethoset receiver.
The rubber ring of the ear pads locks into place on the ste-
thoset receiver.
Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are avail-
able from your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner.
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Using the Set 860
Switching the wireless headphone system on
1Switch your audio source on.
If the transmitter is connected to the headphone socket
(see page 12) of your TV/audio source, adjust the volume of
the headphone socket on your TV/audio source to at least
a medium level.
2Take the stethoset receiver out of the transmitter’s
charging compartment and pull the ear bows apart so that
you can put the receiver on.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches on when you
pull the ear bows apart. The transmitter automatically
switches on and the
Transmitter status LED lights up white
or blue. The audio transmission starts.
The remaining operating time of the stethoset receiver is
displayed on the transmitter (see page 17).
WARNING
Danger due to high volume levels!
This receiver allows you to set higher volumes than conven-
tional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing
damage.
bBefore putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on
the receiver to a low level.
bDo not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended
periods of time.
bUse a hearing profile (see page 24) that improves especially
speech intelligibility without the need for a high volume.
Vol +
Vol -
VOLUME
ON
ON
2
1

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Switching the wireless headphone system off
bTake the stethoset receiver off so that the ear bows fold
inwards.
The stethoset receiver automatically switches off after 20
seconds. The transmitter automatically switches off
(standby) when there is no stethoset receiver connected.
The
Transmitter status LED goes off.
bAlways store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s
charging compartment to ensure that it is fully charged
when needed.
The charging process starts (see page 15).
* LED goes off
To disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system
(e.g. when you are on holiday):
bUnplug the power supply unit from the wall socket.
If the stethoset receiver is outside the transmission range
for more than 5 minutes or if the transmitter receives no
audio signal for more than 30 minutes, the wireless head-
phone system switches off automatically (standby).
OFF