Sennheiser SET100 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Headset Instructions for use HME 100 HME 105 HME 120 HMD 120...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mono/Stereo selection (HME 100 only) ... 37 Adjusting the volume ... 37 Adjusting the microphone gain ... 38 Folding up the headphones ... 38 Additional information for helicopter use of the HME 120 headset ... 39 Spare parts ... 40 Replacing the wind screen ...
  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    • Only replace parts of the headset whose replacement is described in this manual. All other parts of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser agent. • Do not immerse the headset in water! For information on how to clean the headset,...
  • Page 4: Headset Features

    Headset features HME 100 headset • New passive headset with excellent noise attenuation • Excellent comfort due to very low weight, soft ear cushions and padded headband as well as best possible freedom of movement due to unilateral connecting cable •...
  • Page 5: Product Variants

    HME 120 headset The HME 120 differs from the HME 100 in the following features: • No Mono/Stereo switch • Coiled cable • Connection of headphones and microphone via U-174/U jack plug to a high impedance interface in the helicopter...
  • Page 6 The HMD 120 differs from the HME 100 in the following features: • No Mono/Stereo switch • Coiled cable • M-87/AIC dynamic microphone and low impedance headphones • Connection of headphones and microphone via U-174/U jack plug to a low impedance interface in the helicopter...
  • Page 7: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes HME 100, HME 105 and HME 120 headsets • Headset • Padded carry and storage bag with shoulder strap for headset and accessories • Wind screen for microphone • Cable clip MZQ 2002-1 (Cat. No. 4470) HMD 120 headset •...
  • Page 8: Preparing The Headsets For Use

    HME 105 headset: XLR-5 plug for connecting the headphones and the microphone Connect the XLR-5 plug for the headphones and the microphone to the XLR-5 socket of your intercom.
  • Page 9 HME 120 and HMD 120 headsets: U-174/U jack plug for connecting the headphones and the microphone Connect the U-174/U jack plug for the headphones and the microphone to the U-174/U socket of your intercom. Connecting cable for HME 120 and HMD 120...
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Headband

    Adjusting the headband For good noise attenuation and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head: Wear the headset so that the headband runs over the top of your head. Adjust the length of the headband so that •...
  • Page 11: Positioning The Microphone

    Positioning the microphone Relocating the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn on either side of the mouth. Loosen the quick-fixing device. Rotate the microphone boom by 180°. Tighten the quick-fixing device. Positioning the microphone towards the corner of the mouth The HME 100, HME 105 and HME 120 headsets feature a flexible microphone boom.
  • Page 12 For positioning the microphone of the HMD 120 headset, proceed as follows: Adjust the length of the microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the mouth. To do so, loosen the quick-fixing device and adjust the microphone boom in length.
  • Page 13: Using The Headsets

    Using the headsets Mono/Stereo selection (HME 100 only) In general, you‘ll receive a mono sound source so that the Mono/Stereo switch can remain set to ‘Mono’. When using a stereo intercom system, set the headset to stereo operation. Remove the ear cushion (u ‘Replacing the ear cushions’) from the earcup with the micro- phone boom attached and set the Mono/Stereo switch to ‘Stereo’.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Microphone Gain

    ‘Mic Gain Adjustment’ screw (see illustration on the left) until you have reached the desired setting. Folding up the headphones For easy and space-saving transportation, the earcups can be folded up and tucked between the headband. Unfold the headphones by grasping both earcups and pulling them down and away from the headband.
  • Page 15: Additional Information For Helicopter Use Of The Hme 120 Headset

    Additional information for helicopter use of the HME 120 headset The polarity of the microphone connection in helicopters is not standardized. If the microphone of your headset does not work with the existing polarity, you can reverse the polarity on the headset by simply rotating the microphone module. To do so, please proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 16: Spare Parts

    Spare parts The following spare parts are available from your Sennheiser agent: • Wind screen for MKE 45-1 electret microphone • Cable clip • Carry and storage bag with shoulder strap • Ear cushions Replacing the wind screen If the wind screen for the electret microphone shows signs of wear such as tears or holes, replace the wind screen.
  • Page 17: Connector Assignment

    Connector assignment 1 2 3 4 U174/U jack plug Microphone Lo Audio Hi Microphone Hi Audio Lo ” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo solder side XLR-5 connector Audio Hi Audio Lo Microphone Hi Microphone Lo —...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Very low volume communication Reduced intelligibility In case of difficulty If problems occur that are not listed in the below table, please contact your Sennheiser agent. Possible cause and what to do You are using a stereo intercom system but the headset is set to mono operation.
  • Page 19 Problem Microphone output voltage too high or too low Possible cause and what to do Re-adjust the output voltage on the microphone. To do so, use a small slotted screwdriver and turn the ‘Mic Gain Adjustment’ screw (see illustration on page 38) until you have reached the desired setting.
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Technical data Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Nominal impedance Attenuation Contact pressure Microphone incl. preamplifier Transducer principle Frequency response Sensitivity Max. sound pressure level Min. terminating impedance Output voltage HME 100 HME 105 and HME 120 dynamic circumaural, closed 45–15,000 Hz...
  • Page 21 6.35 mm stereo jack plug XLR-5 for for headphones, headphones and PJ-068 jack plug for microphone microphone Mono/Stereo switch – Volume control for headphones Operation -15°C ... + 55°C Storage -55°C ... + 55°C HME 120 HMD 120 typ. 16 V DC –...
  • Page 22 Certificate of Conformity Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device conforms to the applicable CE standards and regulations. For up-to-date information on Sennheiser products, you can also visit the Sennheiser Web site at “http://www.sennheiser.com”.
  • Page 23 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG D-30900 Wedemark Printed in Germany Telefon 05130/600-0 Telefax 05130/600-300 Publ. 01/03 83566 / A02...

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