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Sennheiser M3AEBTXL Instruction Manual

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MOMENTUM Wireless
Around-ear headphones
M3AEBTXL
Instruction manual
Important safety instructions................................................................. 2
Package contents ................................................................................. 4
Product overview .................................................................................. 5
Getting started ...................................................................................... 9
Using the headphones ........................................................................ 10
Care and maintenance ....................................................................... 29
FAQ/If a problem occurs ... ................................................................ 31
Specifications...................................................................................... 33
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................. 35
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1
30900 Wedemark
Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Version: 06/19 A01

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting started ..................9 Using the headphones ................ 10 Care and maintenance ............... 29 FAQ/If a problem occurs … ..............31 Specifications..................33 Manufacturer Declarations ..............35 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www.sennheiser.com Version: 06/19 A01...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Preventing damage to health and accidents ▷ Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good at low and medium volume levels. ▷...
  • Page 3 This product stores individual settings such as the volume and the Bluetooth addresses of paired devices. This data is required for the operation of the product and is not transferred to Sennheiser or companies commissioned by Sennheiser and is not processed.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Safety guide Online you can find: •this detailed instruction manual and additional information (www.sennheiser.com/download) •the Sennheiser Smart Control app for configuring the headphones and for additional functions (www.sennheiser.com/smartcontrol) A list of accessories can be found on the MOMENTUM Wireless product page at www.sennheiser.com. Contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com >...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product overview Sheepskin headband Active noise cancellation (ANC) button On/off, Transparent Hearing mode NFC antenna Volume + button (volume up) Multi-function button for music and call functions Volume - button (volume down)
  • Page 6 External microphones for active noise cancellation ANC Voice assistance button; pressing and holding for 5 seconds activates the Bluetooth pairing mode Input for USB-C; for charging and music playback/data connection Input for analog audio cable; when a cable is connected, flight mode is activated/Blue- tooth is deactivated Ear cups (steplessly adjustable) with internal microphones for active noise cancellation ANC...
  • Page 7 lights up green ... are fully charged flashes red A charging error/battery error has occurred (> Information on the built-in rechargeable battery) If the LED does not light up immediately during charging, clean the charging socket and charge the headphones until the LED lights up again (>...
  • Page 8 Locating the headphones Using the TILE app, you can make using the TILE app the registered MOMENTUM 3 vibrate to locate it when it is nearby (> Using TILE to locate the headphones).

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    2. Installing the Smart Control app on your smartphone The Sennheiser Smart Control app allows you to use all functions and settings of the headphones and to e.g. adjust the sound to your liking using the equalizer (> Installing the Smart Control app).

  • Page 10: Using The Headphones

    When the battery charge drops to a critical level, a voice prompt asks you to recharge the headphones (“Recharge headset”). Sennheiser recommends to charge the headphones using the supplied USB-C cable and a compatible standard USB-C power supply unit. While the headphones are being charged, you can still listen to music or make phone calls. In this case, however, the charging time may be longer.
  • Page 11 pulses red Rechargeable battery is being charged (charge level is very low) pulses yellow Rechargeable battery is being charged lights up green Rechargeable battery is fully charged flashes red A charging error/battery error has occurred (> Information on the built-in rechargeable battery) If you do not have a USB power source with a USB-C socket,...
  • Page 12 Paired and connected Bluetooth device Paired Bluetooth device (currently not connected) Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth device using NFC 1.Activate NFC on your Bluetooth device. 2.Switch the headphones on (> Switching the headphones on). 3.Place your Bluetooth device close (less than 3 cm) to the NFC antenna in the right ear cup of the headphones.
  • Page 13 Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth device 1.Switch the headphones on (> Switching the headphones on) and place them close to the Bluetooth device (max. 20 cm). 2.Press and hold the voice assistant button for 5 seconds until you hear the voice prompt “Pairing”. The LED flashes blue and red.
  • Page 14 To make full use of all the settings and functions of the headphones, you need to have the free Sennheiser Smart Control app installed on your smartphone. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and install it on your smartphone. Alternatively, you can use your smartphone to scan the following QR code or to call up the following Internet site: www.sennheiser.com/smartcontrol...
  • Page 15 ▷ Connect your smartphone to the headphones using Bluetooth (> Connecting the headphones to a Bluetooth device). ▷ Start the Smart Control app. The Smart Control app recognizes the headphones and activates all available settings and functions. Switching the headphones on WARNING Danger of hearing damage due to high volume levels! Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent...
  • Page 16 Make sure that Bluetooth is already activated on your Bluetooth device when switching on the headphones. If Bluetooth is activated and the headphones cannot find a paired Bluetooth device within a few minutes, you hear the voice prompt “No device found”. The LED lights up red for 2 seconds.
  • Page 17 If you connect the analog audio cable to the headphones, the flight mode is also activated (Bluetooth wireless connection is off) (> 27). Switching the headphones off ▷ Fold the left ear cup and then the right ear cup inwards over a slight resistance of the joint. You hear the voice prompt “Power off”...
  • Page 18 For good sound quality and best possible wearing comfort, the headband can be adjusted to properly fit your head. ▷ Wear the headphones so that the headband runs over the top of your head. The markings for the right side and for the left side can be found in the ear cups.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume WARNING Danger of hearing damage due to high volume levels! Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent hearing defects. Toggling between the audio sources may cause enormous volume jumps that can perma- nently damage your hearing. ▷...
  • Page 20 Even when ANC is activated, your headphones' sound quality is always at its best. You can activate or deactivate ANC when the headphones and your audio source are connected using Bluetooth, the USB cable, or the audio cable (provided that the battery is sufficiently charged). If you want to create a quiet space in a noisy environment, you can simply use the headphones –...
  • Page 21 “Anti Wind” slight reduction without directed towards the ear outdoors and on the go disturbing wind or movement noise “Anti Pressure” comfortable reduction without directed towards the at home or in a hotel feeling pressure in the ears outside * default setting Listening of ambient noise or conversations - activating/deactivating the Transparent Hearing function The Transparent Hearing function allows you to still hear ambient noise or to communicate without...
  • Page 22 “Keep music playing and The audio playback (e.g. music) mix with ambient sound” continues and is mixed with ambient sounds. “No music playback, only The audio playback (e.g. music) is muted ambient sound” and you hear only ambient sounds. * default setting Listening to music using the headphones You can listen to music when the headphones and your audio source are connected using Bluetooth (>...
  • Page 23 Press 2x Plays the next track in the playlist Playing the previous track ▷ Quickly press the multi-function three times. Multi-function button Function Press 3x Plays the previous track in the playlist Fast-forwarding a track ▷ Quickly press the multi-function button twice and keep it pressed until you have fast-forwarded to the desired position in the track.
  • Page 24 Multi-function button Function Press 1x Accepts a call Press 1x Ends a call Voice prompt “Call ended” Press and hold Rejects a call Voice prompt “Call rejected” for 1 second Press 2x Redials the last number Voice prompt “Redial” (only when music playback is NOT active) Press 1x Accepts an incoming call and ends...
  • Page 25 Putting an active call on hold If you remove the headphones during a call, the call is automatically put on hold and the microphone is muted. You hear the voice prompt “Mute on” every 30 seconds. To continue the call and reactivate the microphone, simply put the headphones on again. You hear the voice prompt “Mute off”.
  • Page 26 Adjusting sound effects/the equalizer To be able to use the sound effects/equalizer, you require the Smart Control app (> Installing the Smart Control app). ▷ In the Smart Control app, select the desired sound effects via the equalizer. The sound effects are stored in the headphones. These sound settings are active even without using the Smart Control app, i.e.
  • Page 27 Use the audio cable when: •wireless transmission is not allowed, e.g. during aircraft take-off and landing, •the headphone's rechargeable battery is flat, •your audio source doesn't offer a Bluetooth connection. The functions for controlling music and/or calls or voice assistance are not possible. The active noise cancellation ANC can be fully used provided that the rechargeable battery is charged.
  • Page 28 Setting up the headphones as the default audio output device for your Mac/PC/mobile device ▷ Make sure that the headphones are connected to the Mac/PC/mobile device using the USB cable. ▷ From the Systems Preferences or Control Panel of your Mac/PC/mobile device, select “MOMENTUM 3”...

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Do not store the headphones in a damp or humid environment. Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads are available from your Sennheiser partner. To remove the old ear pads: ▷...
  • Page 30 > “Service & Support”. Installing firmware updates Firmware updates can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet using the Sennheiser Smart Control app. Sennheiser recommends to always install the latest firmware version to ensure the best performance of your product.

  • Page 31: Faq/If A Problem Occurs

    If a problem occurs that is not listed in the FAQ section or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”. Leaving the Bluetooth transmission range Wireless calling and streaming are only possible in the Bluetooth transmission range of your smartphone.
  • Page 32 Resetting the headphones to the factory default settings/Reset The Smart Control app allows you to reset the headphones to the factory default settings (e.g. EQ settings, ANC mode). If the TILE function is activated (> Using TILE to locate the headphones), the TILE settings are not reset.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL Ear coupling circum-aural Transducer principle dynamic, closed-back Transducer 42 mm Frequency response 6 Hz to 22 kHz Sound pressure level (SPL) 99 dB SPL/-10 dB FS (via Bluetooth) according to EN 50332-2 118 dB SPL/1 V/1 kHz (via cable) Impedance active mode: 470 Ω...
  • Page 34 Frequency 13.56 MHz Modulation within 500 µV/m Output power...

  • Page 35: Manufacturer Declarations

    EU declaration of conformity •RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) Hereby, Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declares that the radio equipment type M3AEBTXL is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.sennheiser.com/download.
  • Page 36 Other product and company names mentioned in the user documentation may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Open Source license terms and conditions FIPS 180-2 SHA-224/256/384/512 implementation Last update: 02/02/2007 Issue date: 04/30/2005 HMAC-SHA-224/256/384/512 implementation Last update: 06/15/2005 Issue date: 06/15/2005 Copyright (C) 2005, 2007 Olivier Gay <olivier.gay@a3.epfl.ch>...

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