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Sennheiser HE 1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HE 1 MANUAL...
  • Page 2 HE 1 Instruction manual...

  • Page 3: Using The He

    Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Printed and hand-bound in Germany, Publ. 07/16, 566616/A01 EN...
  • Page 4 Headphones Amplifier (front panel) Headband, adjustable in increments Headphone storage box Aluminum heat sink for Glass cover high-voltage amplifier Headphone plug Electrostatic transducers Headphone socket 1 (HEADPHONE 1) Ear pads Headphone compartment with Structure-borne noise reducing cable velvety-soft flocking connections Amplifier tubes, housed in protective Highly flexible OFC headphone cylinders...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Overview of the operating elements ..... 12 Putting the HE 1 into operation Setting up the tube headphone amplifier ....13 Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to audio sources .

  • Page 6: Contact

    Reference diffuse-field frequency response curve ... . . 54 Manufacturer Declarations Contact If you have any questions regarding your HE 1 or require any help, please con- tact your Sennheiser partner: Hotline: The phone number can be found on the business card issued to you.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    11. Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or recommended by Sennheiser. 12. Use only with shelves, racks, or tables that can safely support the weight the product (see “Specifications” on page 51). Please note that the installation location and the substructure have effects on the sound quality.
  • Page 8 Read and follow the safety and operating instructions contained in this instruction manual. Never open the product as there is a risk of electric shock. There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Only refer repairs to an authorized Sennheiser service partner.
  • Page 9 – danger of shorting out/fire hazard. Immediately remove the Only use batteries specified batteries from an obviously by Sennheiser. defective product. Dispose of batteries at special Store the products in a collection points or return cool and dry place at room them to your specialist dealer.
  • Page 10 It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not named in the corresponding instruction manual. Sennheiser is not liable for damages to USB devices that are not consistent with the USB specifications. Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse...
  • Page 11 We recommend using the original packaging to ensure safe storage and H E 1 transport of the HE 1. Damage during transport is often caused by the use of unsuitable packaging. The original packaging of the HE 1 provides optimal protection and minimizes the risk of damage during transport.

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    (as PDF file) and driver software for Microsoft Windows operating systems Silk gloves for servicing A list of accessories can be found on the HE 1 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your Sennheiser partner (see “Contact” on page 4).

  • Page 13: Product Overview Overview Of The Led Indicator

    Product overview | Overview of the LED indicator Product overview The product overview can be found on the fold-out page at the beginning of this instruction manual. Overview of the LED indicator Status LED Meaning – Power switch set to position lights up red Standby lights up white...

  • Page 14: Overview Of The Operating Elements

    Product overview | Overview of the operating elements Overview of the operating elements On/off button and volume control Press the button to start the switch-on or switch-off process. ▷ Turn the control to steplessly adjust the volume. ▷ Vol. – Vol. + ON/OFF Rotary switches Turn the INPUT,...

  • Page 15: Putting The He 1 Into Operation Setting Up The Tube Headphone Amplifier

    Putting the HE 1 into operation | Setting up the tube headphone amplifier Putting the HE 1 into operation Setting up the tube headphone amplifier CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces! Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the product, which could stain your furniture.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Tube Headphone Amplifier To Audio Sources

    Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to audio sources There must be sufficient room in front of and above the amplifier as the ▷ operating elements and the amplifier tubes extend automatically and the glass cover opens automatically (see diagram).
  • Page 17 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to audio sources Connection possibility of the audio source: analog, XLR-3, balanced ORPHEUS Connection cable: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables Connection possibility of the audio source: analog, RCA, unbalanced...
  • Page 18 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to audio sources Connection possibility of the audio source: digital, USB connection ORPHEUS Connection cable: USB 2.0 certified cable with Type B connector for connection to the headphone amplifier...
  • Page 19 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to audio sources Connection possibility of the audio source: digital, optical connection ORPHEUS Connection cable: optical cable Connection possibility of the audio source: digital, coaxial connection COAX ORPHEUS...

  • Page 20: Using The Tube Headphone Amplifier Connected To A Mac/Pc

    Using the tube headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC You can connect the HE 1 via USB directly to your Mac or PC and use it as an audio output device. Depending on the driver and settings used, high-resolu- tion music files can be reproduced via the high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter) of the HE 1.
  • Page 21 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Using the tube headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC Open the “Audio Midi Setup” utility program and select “Sennheiser HE 1” ▷ from the left-side column. From the drop-down menu, select “Use this device for sound output”.
  • Page 22 18). Example: Microsoft Windows 10 To install the “HE 1 USB Audio Software Package” and to set the HE 1 as the default audio output device: Install the “HE 1 USB Audio Software Package” from the USB flash drive ▷...
  • Page 23 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Using the tube headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC Open the Control Panel and select “Sound”. ▷ The “Sound” window opens. Select “HE 1” as the default audio output device. ▷ Click on “Properties” and, in the “Advanced” tab, select the maximum ▷...
  • Page 24 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Using the tube headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC Using the Sennheiser Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to configure the HE 1 for the reproduction of high-resolution music files and to monitor the current operating state.
  • Page 25 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Using the tube headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC Control Panel view Display/Setting option Client Current state information Information on the PC client on which the Control Panel is installed and on the streaming state (“Active”...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Headphone Tube Amplifier To A Power Amplifier Or To Active Loudspeakers

    Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the headphone tube amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers Connecting the headphone tube amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers You can use the tube headphone amplifier as a preamplifier and connect it to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers.
  • Page 27 Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the headphone tube amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers Connection possibility of the audio device: analog, XLR-3, balanced ORPHEUS Connection cables: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables Connection possibility of the audio device: analog, RCA, unbalanced...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Tube Headphone Amplifier To The Power Supply System

    Putting the HE 1 into operation | Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to the power supply system Connecting the tube headphone amplifier to the power supply system CAUTION Danger of damage to the product! If you connect to an unsuitable power supply, the product can be damaged.

  • Page 29: Switching The Tube Headphone Amplifier On

    The glass cover of the headphone storage box opens. Once the initialization and the warm-up phase of the amplifier tubes is completed, the status LED lights up white. The HE 1 is ready for operation.
  • Page 30 The status LED flashes red. In this case, the HE 1 cannot be used. To deactivate the blockage protection of the HE 1:...

  • Page 31: Switching The Tube Headphone Amplifier Off

    Once the switch-off procedure is completed, the status LED lights up red. The HE 1 is switched off (standby). If, during switch-off of the HE 1 and closing of the glass cover, the cable leaves the storage box or the travel of the glass cover is blocked, the glass cover remains ajar so that e.g.

  • Page 32: Connecting Headphones

    Using the HE 1 | Connecting headphones Connecting headphones You can connect up to two Sennheiser HE 1-HP electrostatic headphones to the tube headphone amplifier. The volume setting and the selected audio input apply to both headphones. Connecting headphones If necessary, open the glass cover of the BOX 1 storage box (see ▷...

  • Page 33: Putting On The Headphones

    Using the HE 1 | Putting on the headphones Putting on the headphones Put on your headphones and then pull the ear cups down until they rest ▷ comfortably over the ears. Make sure you wear them the right way round...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Input Audio Inputs

    Using the HE 1 | Selecting the INPUT audio inputs Selecting the INPUT audio inputs Turn the INPUT rotary switch until the desired audio source points to the ▷ marking. Press the INPUT button on the remote control. ▷ INPUT audio inputs...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Signal Levels Of The Input Audio Inputs

    Depending on the device used or your listening preferences, you can adjust the volume/signal levels of the audio inputs so that e.g. all devices used with the HE 1 are reproduced at the same volume. This allows you to use the complete adjustment range of the volume control for all audio inputs.

  • Page 36: Using The Crossfeed Function

    Using the HE 1 | Using the crossfeed function Using the crossfeed function With certain recordings, the bass portion of the music signal is hard-panned to just one of the stereo channels. Some people will find such recordings tiring to listen to using headphones.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Output Audio Output

    The devices are connected to the OUTPUT ANALOG OUT sockets. If the OUTPUT audio output is set to LINE, the headphone storage box remains closed when the HE 1 is switched on. In this case, open the storage box manually (see page 39).

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Signal Levels Of The Output Audio Outputs

    LINE and start playback. 3. Adjust the volume on the HE 1 to a medium level that is comfortable for you and suitable for your power amplifier or the active loudspeakers used. This volume level becomes the reference level for the center position of the volume control.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the HE 1 | Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume CAUTION Danger of hearing damage! Vol + Listening at high volume levels for long periods of time can lead to permanent hearing defects. Toggling between the audio sources may cause enormous volume jumps that can permanently damage your hearing.

  • Page 40: Muting The Audio

    Using the HE 1 | Muting the audio Muting the audio You can mute the headphones and the audio outputs of the tube headphone amplifier: Turn the OUTPUT rotary switch until MUTE points to the marking. ▷ Press the button on the remote control.

  • Page 41: Opening/Closing The Headphone Storage Box

    Using the HE 1 | Opening/closing the headphone storage box Opening/closing the headphone storage box The BOX 1 headphone storage box and the optional separate BOX 2 storage box open automatically during switch-on and close automatically during switch-off of the tube headphone amplifier.

  • Page 42: Cleaning And Maintaining The He 1

    Cleaning and maintaining the HE 1 Cleaning and maintaining the HE 1 CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids far away from the product.

  • Page 43: Servicing The He 1 Replacing The Ear Pads

    We recommend having the product serviced regularly (about every 3 years) to H E 1 maintain the perfect sound reproduction of the electrostatic headphones and the tube headphone amplifier. Contact your Sennheiser partner to arrange for a complete revision and careful refreshment of the product (see “Contact” on page 4).

  • Page 44: Replacing The Headband Padding

    Servicing the HE 1 | Replacing the headband padding Replacing the headband padding For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the headband padding from time to time. 1. Hold the headband firmly in the middle and detach the headband padding from one side to the other.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Battery Of The Bfi 1 Remote Control

    Servicing the HE 1 | Replacing the battery of the BFI 1 remote control Replacing the battery of the BFI 1 remote control If the range of the remote control decreases, you have to replace the battery. CAUTION Danger of accidents! Misuse or swallowing of batteries can cause injuries and health problems.

  • Page 46: Calibrating The Mechanical Components

    Servicing the HE 1 | Calibrating the mechanical components Calibrating the mechanical components If the mechanical components of the HE 1 are decalibrated (e.g. the rotary switches do not switch correctly, the glass cover does not open or close correctly or the amplifier tubes do not extend or retract correctly), it might be necessary to recalibrate them: 1.

  • Page 47: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    OUTPUT audio outputs and the last settings used to the factory default settings: 1. Set the power switch to to switch the HE 1 off and wait until the status LED goes off (up to 30 seconds). 2. Simultaneously press the...

  • Page 48: Installing Firmware Updates

    Internet at www.sennheiser.com/download or be obtained from your Sennheiser partner. The program is available for Windows and Mac operating systems. Make sure that the HE 1 is connected to your Mac or PC via USB and that it ▷ is switched on.

  • Page 49: Transporting The He 1

    3. Switch the HE 1 off as normal and then disconnect all cable connections. 4. Place the HE 1 on the base plate of the transport box as shown. 5. Place the lid of the transport box on the base plate and close all 4 clip locks.

  • Page 50: If A Problem Occurs

    Possible cause Corrective action Page The headphones cannot be No connection to the power Check if the HE 1 is connected to the switched on supply system. power supply system and if the power switch is set to ON. The power fuse has blown.
  • Page 51 Reset the HE 1 to the factory default settings. If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your Sennheiser partner for assistance (see “Contact” on page 4).
  • Page 52 If irregular values are observed, the high-voltage protection is activated immediately and the voltage is cut off. The status LED flashes red quickly two times. In this case, the HE 1 cannot be used. Should the high-voltage protection be activated, proceed as follows to deacti-...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications HE 1-HP headphones Transducer principle electrostatic, push-pull principle Acoustic operating principle open Ear coupling circum-aural Contact pressure 4.3 N ± 0.3 N Frequency characteristic diffuse field equalized Frequency response 8 – 80,000 Hz (-3 dB) 4 – 100,000 Hz (-10 dB) Max.
  • Page 54 XLR-3 Analog UNBAL: RCA Digital USB: USB Type B Digital OPT: TOSLINK Digital COAX: Outputs for HE 1-HP headphones: 9-pin HV socket for separate HEADPHONE 2 storage box: 9-pin HV socket Analog BAL: XLR-3 Analog UNBAL: RCA Weight approx. 21 kg...
  • Page 55 Specifications Analog input (RCA) Min. input level -6 dBV Max. input level 18 dBV Input resistance 20 kΩ Digital inputs (coaxial/optical) Standard S/PDIF Supported data streams Supported sample rates coaxial/optical: 44.1; 48; 88.2; 96 kHz coaxial: 176.4; 192 kHz Digital input (USB Type B) USB standard min.

  • Page 56: Reference Diffuse-Field Frequency Response Curve

    Power supply coin cell, type CR2032, 3 V Reference diffuse-field frequency response curve dB SPL HE 1 HE 90 Explanations on the diffuse-field frequency response curve In an anechoic chamber, 8 highly linear loudspeakers emit noise signals inde- pendently of each other. In the central area of the chamber, the various sound data meet and are superimposed on each other to form a diffuse field, in which it is no longer possible to determine from which direction the sound is coming.

  • Page 57: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 5 years on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 58 Trademarks and licenses Sennheiser is a registered trade mark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Other product and company names mentioned in this instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 59 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
  • Page 60 (2) il doit accepter toutes in- terférences reçues, y compris celles qui pourraient avoir des effets non désirés sur son fonctionnement. Toute modification non expressément approuvée par Sennheiser electronic Corp. peut annuler le droit de l’utilisateur à l’emploi de l’équipement en question. China RoHS 有害物质...

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