Sennheiser Service Department. Only replace those parts of the headset whose replacement is described in this manual. All other parts of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser agent. Protect the headset from wetness. 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 this instruction manual especially the chapter “Safety instructions”. • using the headset within the operating conditions as described in this instruction manual. Improper use Improper use means using the headset other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
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HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 HMD 26/HMe 26/HMDC 26 dynamic, closed headphones. The noise-compensating microphone of the HMD 26 and HMEC 26 ensures excellent speech environments. The headsets have been designed for broadcast use, e.g. for outdoor broadcast or broadcast van applications.
Delivery includes 1 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 headset 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen 1 instruction manual Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated by 180°. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head.
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Switching the microphone transmission off If, during turning, the microphone boom is in the middle position (90°), the microphone transmission will be switched off in order to prevent disturbing noise. Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically.
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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. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a “flip-away”...
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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. Hearing damage due to high volumes! CAUTION! This headset is capable of producing high sound pressure levels.
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Operating control for HMDC 26 in conjunction with cable -B-6 Operating control Switching NoiseGard™ on/off The NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation on or off. With NoiseGard™ switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional headset. Set the NoiseGard™...
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Powering NoiseGard™ via two (rechargeable) batteries Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries (IEC LR 6) or two 1.2 V AA rechargeable batteries (IEC LR 6). Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. The operating time with batteries/rechargeable batteries is approx. 100 hours. With NoiseGard™...
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. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. Danger of short-circuit due to the ingress of CAUTION! water!
Cable and connector assignment Headset connector Lato saldato white orange brown green yellow blue Screen Cable -6 (HMD/HME) Cable -7 (steel wire cable, HMD/HME) Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo right not assigned Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen white...
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Cable -H-6 (HMD/HME) Cable -X4F/cable -H-X4F (HMD/HME) Cable -X5/cable -H-X5 (HMD/HME) white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo Screen Screen Solder side Microphone Lo Microphone Hi Audio Lo Audio Hi Solder side...
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Cable -X3K1/cable - H-X3K1 (HMD/HME) Cable -X3K1-P48 (HME*) Together with the cable -X3K1-P48, the HME 26 is designed for P48 phantom powering as per DIN 45596. Cable -B-6 (HMDC) XLR-3 connector Solder side Screen Microphone Hi Microphone Lo XLR-3 connector Solder side Ground/screen Microphone Hi/48 VDC...
Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 2 years on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EU.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 01/09 www.sennheiser.com 523984/A01...