TV Ears Headphones - Manual (Page 5)

Step 2 | Place and Power the TV Ears Transmitter and Power Stacker
The transmitter and power stacker infrared diodes must be in direct line of sight with the headset so the headset
can receive the infrared signal.
1. Place the stack on a flat surface 3-5 feet off the ground. Point the front of the stack towards the seating
area where the headset will be used.
2. The dual plug end of the AC adapter should already be plugged into the ports labeled ‘12V’ on the back
of both the transmitter and power stacker . If the dual end of the AC adapter is not plugged into the
transmitter and power stacker, insert one plug into each ‘12V’ port; one in the transmitter and one in the
power stacker.
1. Turn the headset volume knob to the off position.
2. Place the headset in the transmitter-charging cradle facing forward.
3. Check to see that the charging light illuminates. It will glow green if the
headset is placed in the front charging cradle of the transmitter and it will glow
red if placed in the rear-charging cradle of the transmitter. It will glow amber if
one headset is placed in each cradle.
TV Ears recommends storing the headset in the charging cradle of the transmitter
when not in use, to avoid damaging the headset. The headset cannot be over charged.
If returned to the charging cradle of the transmitter, the headset will always be easy to
find and ready for use.
Step 3 | Charging the Headset
Each headset comes pre-charged with enough battery power for 10 minutes of use. The headset will last up to 10
hours on a full charge, depending on volume level. A fully exhausted battery will take between 8-10 hours to charge
completely. The automatic 1-hour “Quick Charge” feature will rapidly charge a partially drained battery sufficiently for
typical use, 2-4 hours.
Option 2: Headphone Jack Adapter
1. Plug the single end of the audio cord into the port labeled ‘Audio’ 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.
Installation Tips:
• Ports on the front of TVs are usually audio in ports and will not send sound to your TV Ears.
• Fixed/Variable Audio Setting: audio out ports may be marked fixed or variable/fixed or R & L. A fixed
audio out setting will allow the television volume to work independently from the TV Ears headset. The
television volume can be on mute or at a low level while the TV Ears’ volume can be turned up.
• Consult your television manual / manufacturer to manually program the television to FIXED audio if
currently set to variable audio.
• TV Ears does not work with digital audio out ports without the TV Ears DAC (digital analog
converter). Please use audio out ports on cable or satellite box, purchase a TV Ears DAC or contact TV Ears
customer service department for assistance with digital audio out ports.
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3. Plug the AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet or surge
protector.
Note: The stack will not operate properly if unplugged from
an electrical source and must remain plugged-in to charge
the headset and transmit the infrared signal.
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