TV Ears Wireless Speaker User Manual
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1. mmended TV Is d 1 Pach FP eo kf L RETTEN TI F Li Kor L TV Ears Wireless Speaker User Manual I Wireless Speaker GD On Off and Volume Control amp Music In jack D Headphone jack 12V DC power port Aux In port II 2 3 Transmitter amp Cords Charging Indicator Ridged AC Adapter Light for speaker E Infrared Diodes Smooth AC Adapter for transmitter B Charging Cradles B Audio Cord D 25 ft Extender Cord D 3 ft Auxiliary Cord D Ear Buds Included in Box Wireless Speaker amp Power Adapter 2 3 Transmitter amp Power Adapter Audio Cord 25 ft Extender Cord 3 ft Auxiliary Cord Ear Buds Installation Guide H oEEo O UZ Ar gt O O O O Oo Satellite Cable or AUDIO OUT TV mmpP gt m GR Satellite AUDIO OUT ios gt di VCR TV Ears Wireless Speaker User Manual Congratulations You ve taken the first step toward the TV Ears television experience The TV Ears 2 3 System will help you hear TV better at your own volume To ensure the best TV listening experience please read this manual thoroughly TV Ears Customer Service Please feel free to contact us with any questions concerns or problems about your TV Ears product e Call US Technical Support 1 866 611 9944 US Customer Sales 1 888 883 3277 e Visit www tvears com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Warnings Installation Instruc2. For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase TV Ears guarantees this product against defects in material and workmanship The TV Ears speaker transmitter and all parts excluding the disposable ear tips are under warranty and will be replaced at no charge to the owner The proof of purchase POP is reguired at the time of return Repairs or alterations performed by non authorized TV Ears representatives will void the warranty and may damage the eguipment This warranty is provided at the discretion of TV Ears Inc and does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of nature accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product TV Ears Declaration All content marks and brand logos are property of TV EARS Inc TV EARS Inc reserves the right to change product content and product specifications without notice CE Declaration of Conformity TV Ears is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions of Standard IEC 60065 2001 Ammd 1 2005 EN 60065 2002 and Directive 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC 89 336 EEC 92 31 EC 93 68 EEC Ce HST TONA Manufacturer Declaration Rechargeable Batteries The supplied rechargeable batteries can be recycled ZE In order to protect the environment only dispose of GA exhausted rechargeable batteries at a proper recycling facility Do not dispose of batteries in trash WEEE Declar
3. ation TV Ears products are developed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and or reused Please dispose of this product by bringing it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment ENGLISH Fe Toll Free Help Line 1 866 611 9944 To learn more www tvears com Printed in USA 2010 TV Ears Inc V 11 10
4. damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV Ears product the TV Ears product has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped cracked or broken a gt 10 WARNINGS AN Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the TV Ears product to rain or moisture The TV Ears product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing liguids Do not place objects filled with liguid such as vases on or near the TV Ears product Warning Keep batteries out of reach of children Discard the battery faceplate leave batteries installed in faceplate appropriately and carefully If swallowed call The National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline 202 625 3333 Warning The magnetic field emitted by the TV Ears ear tip speakers is minimal When used as indicated TV Ears headsets should not cause magnetic interference with pacemakers or internal defibrillators The magnetic field strength of the speakers is less than 1 Gauss when within 1 inch 3 cm of the pacemaker or internal defibrillator It is recommended that the user keep the ear tips at least an inch away from any pacemaker or internal defibrillator We have not had any customers indicate a problem using TV Ears in the presence of a pacemaker or internal defibrillator We recommend not placing the ear tip ends of the headsets where the speaker
5. e Accessories and replacements for your TV Ears system Additional Wireless Speaker The transmitter can send the infrared signal to more than one speaker at a time Add another speaker to create a surround sound effect 2 3 Headset The transmitter can also send the infrared signal to a wireless headset for personal listening The transimtter will also charge your new headset so it is always ready for use when the rest of the house wants the TV to be guite Seat Side Charger This charger keeps your headset charged right next to your seating area The charger does not transmit an infrared signal Alternate Installation Kit This kit includes a power microphone extender cord and headphone jack adapter This kit can be used if you cannot access or there is no analog RCA audio out ports on your television cable or satellite box DAC Digital Analog Converter This converter allows you to connect your TV Ears transmitter to a digital audio out port when analog audio out ports are not available HSI IDNA ENGLISH Freguently Asked Ouestions 1 How do TV Ears work TV Ears has infrared lights on the front of the transmitter which sends an infrared signal to the receiver in the front of the speaker 2 Why is the sound so clear TV Ears Voice Clarifying Circuitry takes the sound of the television and enhances the speech freguencies above the background noise so the dialog is more clear 3 Why does my speaker mute w
6. hen I mute the TV When the TV is set to a Variable audio out setting the volume of the TV Ears speaker will change as the volume of the TV changes A Fixed audio out will allow the television volume and TV Ears volume to work independently from one another Some televisions have to be manually switched from the Variable audio setting to the Fixed audio setting by using your TV menu Not all TVs have the ability to switch from a Variable to a Fixed audio out consult your television manual or manufacturer 4 Why do I hear a television station when I m watching a DVD video When the audio cord is plugged into the analog RCA audio out port of a cable or satellite box AND an analog RCA audio out port of a DVD player or VCR you must turn off whichever device is not in use See Step 1 of installation for further instructions Freguently Asked Ouestions 5 What is no sound is heard through the speaker Verify the volume is turned on Make sure the audio cord is plugged into the audio port in the television and the AC adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet 6 Can I use a 2 3 Headset with my 2 3 Transmitter Yes You can purchase a 2 3 headset which will work with your 2 3 transmitter 7 What if the far left light is not lighting up The far left light is the charging light It will only illuminate if a headset is placed into the charging cradle of the transmitter If there is no headset in the charging cradle
7. llite box when watching a DVD or video Turn off the DVD VCR player when watching TV Installation Instructions Installation Tips e Ports on the front of TVs are usually audio in ports and will not send sound to your TV Ears e Fixed Variable audio setting See the Troubleshooting Guide on page 11 TV Ears does not work with digital audio out ports without the TV Ears DAC Digital Analog Converter For information on the DAC see page 8 When receiving a signal from the transmitter or plugging the audio cord into the back of the speaker the sound will be mono For stereo sound see Using the Speaker with Music Devices Optional To Extend the Audio Cord You may extend the audio cord to move the transmitter further away from the television or to plug the audio cord directly into you speaker 1 Plug the single end of the audio cord into one of the female ends of the 25 ft extender cord D 2 Plug one of the male ends of the 3 ft auxiliary cord 15 into the opposite female end of the extender cord 3 Plug the remaining end of the auxiliary cord into the Audio jack on the back of the TV Ears transmitter wie er CT a Cm of o e HSI IDNA Installation Instructions Step Power and Place the 2 TV Ears Transmitter The transmitter lights must be in direct line of sight with the speaker 1 Place the transmitter on a flat surface 3 5 feet off the ground 2 Point the front of the t
8. ransmitter towards the seating area where the speaker will be used Plug the end of the smooth AC adapter into the 12V jack on the back of the transmitter 3 Plug the smooth AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet or surge protector Note The transmitter must remain plugged in to transmit the infrared signal Step Power and Place the 3 Wireless Speaker The transmitter sends the audio via an infrared signal to the speaker 1 Place the speaker on a flat surface 3 5 feet off the ground 2 Plug the end of the ridged AC adapter 11 into the 12V jack on the back of the transmitter 3 Plug the ridged AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet or surge protector Using the Speaker Functions ON and Volume Turn on the volume knob clockwise to turn the speakers ON and adjust the volume to your preference The blue light ring will illuminate when the speaker is ON OFF Turn the volume knob CD couter clockwise until you feel or hear it click OFF The blue light ring will turn OFF when the speaker if OFF Private Mode The included ear buds or another headset of VOLUME your choice can be plugged into the Headphone jack amp 9 on the front of the speaker This will turn the sound to the speaker OFF and only send sound to the headphones Using the Speaker with Music Devices 1 Plug one end of the auxiliary cord 15 into the headphone jack of the music player 2 Plug the opposite end of the au
9. s the light will not illuminate 8 What does 2 3MHz mean 2 3MHz is the frequency of the infrared signal that is sent by the transmitter to the speaker Infrared signals are invisible light signals and are not disturbed by electrical storms For additional technical questions consult our Troubleshooting Guide on the next page If you have further questions please call one of the customer service numbers or visit our website www tvears com HSI IDNA Guide ENGLISH Problem Troubleshooting Check the Following You hear static or interference The lights on front of transmitter do not light up Plug the audio cord completely into an analog RCA audio OUT port of the audio source Do NOT plug the audio cord into a digital audio out port unless using a DAC Plug the transmitter into a working power outlet Plug the audio cord into the Audio jack of the transmitter completely Make sure the infrared lights of the transmitter are facing the headset and are illuminated Put the transmitter is 3 5 feet off the ground Be sure that the headset model matches the transmitter model For example you must use a 2 3 headset with a 2 3 transmitter Cover all large windows Cup your hand over the lights and see if the infrared lights are glowing red Make sure that the power adapter is completely plugged into a power outlet and the 12V jack on back of the transmitter Problem The TV vol
10. s are on your chest or directly in the vicinity of a pacemaker or defibrillator If you have concerns we recommend you contact your physician HSI IDNA ENGLISH Installation Instructions Step 1 Plug in the Audio Cord For best results plug the audio cord into your television s analog RCA audio out ports Plug the dual end of the audio cord E red and black male plugs into the analog RCA audio out ports on the back of the television Plug the single end of the audio cord into the Audio jack D on the back of the TV Ears transmitter If audio out ports are not available on the back of your television use the audio out ports on your cable or satellite box If outside the U S and audio out ports are not available on the back of your television use a SCART to RCA signal out adapter To use a DVD player or VCR when the audio cord is plugged into a cable or satellite box 1 Take the dual end of the audio cord E red and black male plugs gently pull apart the red and black plugs Insert the red plug into the analog RCA audio out port of the cable or satellite box 3 Insert the black plug into the analog RCA audio 1 out port of the DVD player or VCR 4 Plug the single end of the audio cord into the Audio jack on the back of the TV Ears transmitter W jo N Ih e When installed this way you must turn off whichever device is not in use Turn off the cable sate
11. tions Step 1 Plug in the Audio Cord Step 2 Power and Place the TV Ears Transmitter Step 3 Power and Place the Wireless Speaker Using the Speaker Replacements Accessories Frequently Asked Questions FAQ s Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Manufacturer Declaration 11 13 14 HSI IDNA Important Safety Instructions 1 Readallinstructions completely and heed all warnings Install in accordance with TV Ears Inc s instructions 2 Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference 3 Do not use or submerge TV Ears products near water moisture or other liquids 4 Clean with a dry cloth 5 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat For safety purposes do not deface the prongs on the AC adapters If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet purchase the correct adapter or consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the transmitter 8 TV Ears recommends using a surge protector to protect your TV Ears from power surges 9 Only use attachments and accessories specified by TV Ears Inc with your TV Ears system Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the TV Ears product has been
12. ume does not work independently from TV Ears volume You hear a television station when you watch a DVD or video You have a Blu Ray player You have a Digital Converter Box or similar Troubleshooting Guide Check the Following Make sure the audio cord is in a Fixed audio out port and the television is set on Fixed audio out settings See Ouestion 3 of FAOS e Turn the cable or satellite box off when you watch a DVD or video See Ouestion 4 of FAOS Note This is only if audio cord is plugged into audio out port of a cable or satellite and a DVD or VCR player Hook a Blu Ray player up the same way you would a DVD or VCR See Step 1 of Installation Hook a Digital Converter Box or similar up the same way you would a cable or satellite box See Step 1 of Installation HSIIONI ENGLISH Specifications Modulation Carrier freguencies Range Audio freguency response THD Total Harmonic Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio Infrared Mono 2 3MHz 600 sq ft 55 m 100 16 000 Hz lt 1 90 dB Weight Height 3 5 Ibs 1 59 kg 4 25 x 6 5 x 10 75 10 8cm x 16 5cm x 27 3cm Mini headphone RCA cable Microphone Audio Microphone connection Power Supply Weight Dimensions H x W x D DC Power Supply 12v 200mA 3 oz 859 1 4 x 4 12 x 3 4 3 6cm x 10 5cm x 8 6cm Manufacturer Declaration Warranty 90 Days from date of purchase
13. xiliary cord into the Music In jack Bon the front of the speaker 3 Turn the music player ON and set it to 3 4 of the full volume 4 Turnthe speaker ON and adjust the volume to your preference level Note When the audio signal is received through the Music In jack on the front of the speaker the speaker will play stereo sound If the auxiliary cord is being used to extend the audio cord unplug the auxiliary cord to use it with the music device and reconnect it when finished HST TONA Replacements If you need to replace your speaker for any reason please call our customer service representatives for troubleshooting assistance If we are unable to resolve the problem or if the product needs to be replaced a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number will be issued RMA numbers allow TV Ears to keep track of your product and return it to you quickly All returned items must have an RMA number Obtain an RMA number by calling TV Ears Customer Service e US Customer Service 1 866 611 9944 e Canada 1 800 263 4864 Accessories and Replacements can be purchased online by telephone or from an Authorized TV Ears dealer Online www tvears com Call Customer Service at the appropriate number above Visit a local Authorized TV Ears Dealer To find a TV Ears dealer near you go to the TV Ears website at www tvears com Please call the dealer to confirm the desired item is in stock Accessories Availabl
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