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TV Ears Original Plus User Manual

Congratulations!

You’ve taken the rst step toward the TV Ears television experience. The TV Ears Original Plus 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. Here are a few

ways to contact your local TV Ears customer service:

 •Call:

  USCorporateOceTollFree:1-888-883-3277

Monday – Friday 7AM – 4PM PST

  Canada:1-800-263-4864

 •Visitwww.tvears.com

Lifetime Service Guarantee

Your new TV Ears Original Plus Wireless Headset system comes with a Lifetime Service Guarantee. The Lifetime

Service Guarantee ensures TV Ears, Inc. will provide repairs and replacements at a nominal fee (plus shipping) after the

limited warranty has expired. Refer to the limitedwarrantyfor full terms.

30-dayMoneyBackGuarantee

TV Ears, Inc. honors a 30-daymoneybackguaranteefor all TV Ears products purchased through TV Ears. If for some

reason you are not fully satised within 30-days of the purchase date, please call one of the customer service numbers

listed above. We will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. All returns must have an RMA number.

SafetyInstructions

1. Read all instructions 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 ampliers) that produce heat.

6. For safety purposes, do not deface the prongs on the AC adapters. If the provided plug does not

t into your outlet, purchase the correct adapter or consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

7. 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 specied by TV Ears, Inc. with your TV Ears system.

10. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the TV Ears product has

been 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.

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Summary of content (11 pages)

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TV Ears Original Plus User Manual Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step toward the TV Ears television experience. The TV Ears Original Plus 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.
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Warnings 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 liquids. Do not place objects filled with liquid 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.
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Diagram I 1 Front Back 2 95kHz TV•EARS O R I G I N A L 4 Diagram II 3 8 Front 5 Transmitter Back 95kHz 7 • EARS TV O R I G I N A L 9 11 6 9 11 10 10 Power Stacker 6 Diagram III 14 Back 15 12 13 Page 3
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Installation Instructions Your new Original Plus System should come with all necessary cords pre-connected into the transmitter and power stacker. Do not unplug any cords. If the cords come unplugged, the following instructions include directions to re-connect in the cords. Before you start The transmitter and power stacker should already be stacked. If they are not, place the transmitter on top of the power stacker. This stacked combination will be called the stack 12 throughout the instructions.
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Option 2: Headphone Jack Adapter 1. Plug the single end of the audio cord 14 into the port labeled ‘Audio’ 9 on the back of the transmitter. 2. Plug either the red or black plug of the dual end of the audio cord into the female end of the headphone jack adapter. 3. Plug the headphone jack adapter into the headphone jack of your TV. This method of installation often cuts volume to TV speakers.
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Using the System Step 1 | Using the Headset 1. Remove the headset from the charging cradle 8 of the transmitter. 2. The BALANCE control is located on the back of the headset. The balance comes set equal to both ears. To change the balance of volume to the right and left ears, insert the balance control tool into the opening and turn the tool towards the ear you want to increase the volume to. 3. The writing on the front of the headset should face away from your body.
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Replacing the foam TV Ear Tips with the Silicone Ear Tips: Note: Depending on usage, silicone ear tips will become discolored and dirty with use. For cleanliness wash the silicone ear tips with mild soap and warm water every 30 days. We recommend replacing silicone ear tips every 6 months or as needed. 1. If you have the foam TV Ears Tips installed on your headset and are replacing them with the silicone ear tips, remove the black snap tip adapters.
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Repairs Before sending in your TV Ears products for repair, please call our customer service representatives for troubleshooting assistance. If we are unable to resolve the problem or if the product needs to be repaired, 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.
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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). When the TV is set to a “Variable” audio out setting, the volume of the TV Ears headset will be the same volume as the TV. 4.
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If you have further questions please call one of the customer service numbers or visit our website. Troubleshooting Guide Problem: Check the Following: You hear static or interference. • • • • • • • • • • The lights on the front of transmitter do not light up (infrared diodes are difficult to see in day light). The charging light does not come on when headset is in the cradle.
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Specifications System Modulation Carrier frequencies Range Audio frequency response THD Signal to Noise Ratio Infrared, Mono 95 kHz 2000 sq. ft (185.5 m2) 80-18,000 Hz < 1% 120 dB Headset Max SPL Power Supply Operating Time Weight Height 120 dB NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable up to 10 hours 1.6 oz (45g) 7.75 in (19.7 cm) Transmitter Audio / Microphone connection Power Supply Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) Mini headphone/RCA cable/ Microphone DC Power Supply 12v, 200mA 3 oz (85g) 1.4” x 1.