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2.3 Headset On / Off and Volume Control Tone Control TV Ears Tips w/ Snap Tip adapters (attached) Faceplate w/ battery (attached) 2.3 Transmitter Installation Guide Infrared Diodes AC adapter (power supply) Charging Indicator Audio Cord Light Charging Cradles Audio Port...
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AUDIO OUT Satellite Cable AUDIO OUT Satellite Cable AUDIO OUT...
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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.
Page Important Safety Instructions Warnings Installation Instructions Step 1 Plug in the Audio Cord Step 2 Power and Place the TV Ears Transmitter Step 3 Charging the Headset Using the System Step 1 Using the Headset Step 2 Removing the Headset After Use Maintenance Repairs, Accessories, &...
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.
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.
* 2. Plug the single end of the audio cord into the port labeled ‘Audio’ 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.
• Fixed/Variable audio setting: See the Troubleshooting Guide on page 15. • 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 12. Step Power and Place the...
LEFT side. Rotate the dial to adjust the tone to your preference. The TV Ears headset receives an invisible infrared light signal from the transmitter. The infrared signal cannot pass through walls or solid objects, so make sure the headset has a clear line of sight to the transmitter.
Using the System Step Removing Headset After Use Always use two hands to place and remove your headset from your ears. Using one hand may loosen or tug on the bow arms and damage your headset. 1. Turn the headset OFF by rotating the VOLUME dial , reducing the volume until you feel or hear a click.
TV Ears Tips every 30-60 days. 1. Use the top portion of the TV Ears Tips package to remove the ear tip from the headset. Place the ear tip into the triangular cutout of the package.
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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 tips adapters.
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7. Place the headset on the transmitter - charging cradle and allow your TV Ears to charge for the full 8-10 hours. Note: The supplied rechargeable batteries can be recycled. In order to protect the environment, only dispose of exhausted rechargeable batteries at a recycling facility.
Authorized TV Ears dealer. • Online: www.tvears.com or Canada www.tvears.ca • 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.ca. Please call the dealer to confirm the desired item is in stock.
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Foam TV Ears Tips : This is a pack of 10 replacement ear tips. Replace TV Ears Tips if they are soiled or show signs of wear. Discard ear tips after they are detached; do not re-attach. For safety purposes, we recommend changing TV Ears Tips every 30-60 days.
3. Why do my TV Ears mute when I mute the TV? When the TV is set to a ‘Variable’ audio out setting, the volume of the TV Ears headset 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.
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The rechargeable batteries are designed to last between 1-2 years depending on usage. 11. How do I get new batteries or ear tips? TV Ears replacement batteries and ear tips are sold through TV Ears online, by phone, or from an Authorized TV Ears Dealer. 12. What does 2.3MHz mean? 2.3MHz is the frequency of the infrared signal that is sent by the transmitter to the headset.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem: Check the Following: You hear static or • The audio cord is completely plugged into an interference. analog (RCA) audio OUT port of the audio source. • The audio cord is NOT plugged into a digital audio out port, unless using a DAC. • The transmitter is plugged into a working power outlet. • The audio cord is plugged into the audio port of the transmitter completely. • The infrared lights of the transmitter are facing the headset and are illuminated. • The transmitter is 3-5 feet off the ground. • Be sure that the headset model matches the transmitter model.
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem Check the Following The TV volume does not work • Make sure the audio cord is in a fixed independently from TV Ears audio out port and the television is set volume. on fixed audio out settings. See Question 3 of FAQs. You hear a television station • Turn the cable or satellite box off when...
Specifications System Modulation Infrared, Mono Carrier frequencies 2.3MHz Range 600 sq. ft (55 m Audio frequency response 100-16,000 Hz < 1% (Total Harmonic Distortion) Signal to Noise Ratio 70 dB Headset Max SPL 120 dB (Sound Pressure Level) NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) Power Supply rechargeable battery Operating Time...
Returns & Repairs TV Ears provides repair service for the life of the product. A nominal fee may be applied. Proof of purchase is required for claims within the warranty period.
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Do not dispose of batteries in trash. WEEE Declaration 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...
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Toll Free Help Line Canada - 800-263-4864 To learn more: www.tvears.ca...
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