Sennheiser HMEC 46 Instructions For Use Manual
Sennheiser HMEC 46 Instructions For Use Manual

Sennheiser HMEC 46 Instructions For Use Manual

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HMEC 46
Bedienungsanleitung
Instructions for use
Notice d'emploi
Istruzioni per l'uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing

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  • Page 1 HMEC 46 Bedienungsanleitung Instructions for use Notice d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso Instrucciones para el uso Gebruiksaanwijzing...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Exposure to sounds of higher volume levels or for longer durations can permanently damage your hearing! Never repair or attempt to repair a defective headset yourself. Contact your Sennheiser agent or the Sennheiser Service Department.
  • Page 4 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. Intended use of the headset Intended use includes: •...
  • Page 5 The HMEC 46 headset The HMEC 46 headset with NoiseGard™ active noise com- pensation features dynamic, open headphones. The noise-compensating condenser microphone ensures ex- cellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for use in aircraft cockpits. Features NoiseGard™ active noise compensation reduces ambi- ent noise by approx.
  • Page 6: Delivery Includes

    Delivery includes HMEC 46 headset Cable clip Wind and pop screen Instructions for use Carry bag EASA Form 1 Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 Flipping away one earcup The headset features a “flip-away” earcup for single- sided listening. Adjusting the volume directly on the intercom Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your intercom. Adjust the volume directly on the intercom. CAUTION! Hearing damage due to high volumes! This headset is capable of producing high sound pressure levels.
  • Page 9 Adjusting the microphone sensitivity The microphone sensitivity has been factory pre-set to 40 mV/Pa as per RTCA DO-214. You can change the microphone sensitivity by turning a small screwdriver in the direction of the arrow. –...
  • Page 10 The operating controls of the HMEC 46 Operating control Headset with operating control HMEC 46-BV-K HMEC 46-BV-CP HMEC 46-B-K HMEC 46-B-CP HMEC 46-V-KP HMEC 46-V-RP HMEC 46-V-CP Volume controls NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch Mono/stereo switch BOOM switch L/R 3.5 mm jack socket Battery compartment 2.5 mm jack socket...
  • Page 11 Operating control Headset with operating control HMEC 46-CP HMEC 46-KP HMEC 46-NP NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch Operating element...
  • Page 12: Using The Headset

    Using the headset 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™ ON/OFF switch position: ON: NoiseGard™ is switched on. The LED indicating the battery charge status (see page 11) or power supply via the aircraft DC power supply system.
  • Page 13 Switching between mono and stereo mode The mono/stereo switch mono ( ) and stereo ( intercom system. Set the mono/stereo switch position: mono ( ) or stereo ( Changing the left and right stereo channel The position “R” or “L” of the BOOM switch sponds to the position of the microphone on the left or right side of the mouth.
  • Page 14 The operating time with batteries/rechargeable batteries is approx. 100 hours. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 10), the LED provides information on the remaining battery/ rechargeable battery capacity. lights up yellow: The battery capacity is lights up red: Activating the “auto shut-off” function The battery-saving “auto shut-off”...
  • Page 15 A suitable adapter for your mobile telephone with 2.5 mm jack socket is available from your Sennheiser agent. CAUTION! Danger of accident due to reduced attention!
  • Page 16 Connecting an additional audio player The 3.5 mm jack socket listen to an audio player (not supplied) through the headset. For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be switched on. CAUTION! Danger of accident due to reduced attention! Listening to music or operating an audio device limits your attention and may cause accidents.
  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 18: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Accessories and spare parts By changing the cables, you can simply retrofit different operating controls (see “The operating controls of the HMEC 46” on page 8 and 9) or connectors (see “Product variants” on page 17) to your headset. Cable -CP...
  • Page 19: Product Variants

    Cat. No. Part Number HMEC 46 500854 046-35 HMEC 46-CP 500472 046-35-999-3211 HMEC 46-V-CP 500473 046-35-999-3251 HMEC 46-B-CP 500478 046-35-999-2291 HMEC 46-BV-CP 500479 046-35-999-2281 HMEC 46-KP 500475 046-35-999-3111 HMEC 46-V-KP 500476 046-35-999-3161 HMEC 46-B-K 502180 046-35-999-1191 HMEC 46-BV-K 500477 046-35-999-1171...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance mono/stereo Characteristic SPL Active attenuation Contact pressure Microphone incl. preamplifier Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Terminating impedance 150–2,200 Ω Supply voltage dynamic, open supra-aural 20–14,000 Hz 600 Ω / 1.200 Ω...
  • Page 21 General data Temperature range Weight without cable Power supply for NoiseGard™ Operation: –15 °C to +55 °C Storage: –55 °C to +70 °C approx. 150 g 2x 1.5 V AA alkaline battery (IEC LR 6) 2x 1.2 V AA rechargeable battery (IEC LR 6) 12–35 V DC via the aircraft DC power supply system...
  • Page 22: Connector Assignment

    Connector assignment HMEC 46-CP, -V-CP, -B-CP, -BV-CP Solder side Audio Hi Audio Lo / DC– Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Power supply NoiseGard HMEC 46-NP Solder side 1 Audio Hi 2 Audio Lo 3 not assigned 4 Microphone Lo 5 Microphone Hi 6 not assigned 7 DC–...
  • Page 23 HMEC 46-KP, -V-KP, -B-K, -BV-K 1/4" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 3 HMEC 46-KP 1 Audio Hi left 2 not assigned 3 Audio Lo / DC– HMEC 46-V-KP 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Hi right 3 Audio Lo / DC–...
  • Page 24: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 60 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.
  • Page 25: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    This equipment is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 89/336/EU. The declaration is available on the internet site at www.sennheiser.com. Before putting the device into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations! Batteries or rechargeable batteries The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be re- cycled.
  • Page 28 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 01/07 515805/A01...

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