All other parts of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser agent. Protect the headset from humidity. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the headset. For information on how to clean the headset, contact your Sennheiser agent.
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Intended use of the headset Intended use includes: • having read these instructions especially the chapter “Safety instructions”. • use of the headset within the operating conditions as described in these instructions. Improper use Improper use means use of the headset other than as de- scribed in these instructions or use under operating con- ditions different from those described in these instruc- tions.
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HMD 46 / HME 46 The HMD 46 / HME 46 headset features dynamic, open headphones. ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for air traffic control, intercom systems and other communication purposes. Features Extremely lightweight Extremely comfortable to wear due to the patented two-piece automatic headband and soft ear pads ActiveGard™...
Delivery includes HMD 46 / HME 46 headset Cable clip Wind and pop screen Instructions for use Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned...
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Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the micro- phone is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth.
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Flipping away one earcup The headset features a “flip-away” earcup for single- sided listening. Adjusting the volume directly on the audio system Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your audio system. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system.
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Adjusting the microphone sensitivity The microphone sensitivity has been factory pre-set to 80 mV/Pa as per RTCA DO-214. You can change the microphone sensitivity by turning a small screwdriver in the direction of the arrow. –...
Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to time. If the headset is very dirty, use a cloth dampened with mild, soapy water. Danger of short-circuit due to the ingress of CAUTION! water! Water entering the housing of the headset...
Cable and connector assignment Headset connector Lato saldato white orange brown green yellow blue Screen Cable -6 Cable -7 (steel wire cable) Designed for 2-connector variants Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo right not assigned Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen...
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Cable -L Solder side 1 Audio Hi right 2 Audio Lo right 3 not assigned 4 Screen 5 Audio Hi left 6 Audio Lo left 7 Microphone Hi 8 Microphone Lo 9 Bridge to pin 10 10 Bridge to pin 9 Cable -PTT-6 approx.
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7 Microphone Hi 8 Microphone Lo 9 Bridge to pin 4 / PTT / screen 10 75- resistor between pin 4 and pin 10 / screen HMD 46-3PTT-M and HME 46-3PTT-M Solder side 1 Audio Hi 2 Audio Lo 3 Dynamic microphone Hi (HMD)
Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Impedance General data Temperature range Weight without cable HMD 46-3 dynamic, open supra-aural 20–14,000 Hz per system 95 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW, mono 83 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V <...
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Specifications Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Contact pressure Microphone Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage (HME 46-3, -3-6, -3PTT-M, -3PTT-6, -3PTT-L) Output voltage (HME 46-3PTT-LA, -ATC) Terminating impedance Supply voltage General data Temperature range...
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Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Impedance General data Temperature range Gewicht ohne Kabel HMD 46-31 dynamic, open supra-aural 20–14,000 Hz per system 103 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW, mono 83 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V <...
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Specifications Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Contact pressure Microphone Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Terminating impedance Supply voltage General data Temperature range Weight without cable HME 46-31 dynamic, open supra-aural 20–14,000 Hz per system...
Manufacturer Declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date of purchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batteries that are delivered with the product; due to their characteristics these products have a shorter service life that is principally dependent on the individual frequency of use.