Summary of Contents for Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL
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Use the search function, the navigation (left) or the following links: Start “Product overview” “Getting started” “Using the headphones” “FAQ/If a problem occurs ...” “Specifications” Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www.sennheiser.com Version: 01/20 A02 MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 1...
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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. ▷...
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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 com- panies commissioned by Sennheiser and is not processed.
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Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product and its attachments/accessories. Sennheiser is not liable for damages to USB devices that are not con- sistent with the USB specifications. Sennheiser is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of con- nection due to flat or overaged rechargeable batteries or exceeding the Bluetooth transmission range.
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Online you can find: • this detailed instruction manual and additional information (www.sennheiser.com/download) • the Sennheiser Smart Control app for configuring the head- phones 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.
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Active noise cancellation (ANC) switch On/off, Transparent Hearing mode NFC antenna Volume + button (volume up) Multi-function button for music and call functions Volume - button (volume down) External microphones for active noise cancellation ANC 6 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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A charging error/battery error has flashes red occurred (> 32) If the LED does not light up immediately during charging, clean the charging contacts and charge the headphones until the LED lights up again (> 10). MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 7...
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Headphones vibrate only when not put on. 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 (> 28). 8 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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USB-C 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 (> 15).
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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 sup- plied USB-C cable and a compatible standard USB-C power supply unit.
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On switch-on, the headphones automatically try to connect to the last two connected Bluetooth devices. The headphones can save the connection profiles of up to eight Bluetooth devices with which they have been paired. MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 11...
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Bluetooth device will be over- written. If you want to re-establish a connection with the overwritten Bluetooth device, you have to pair the headphones again. Paired and connected Bluetooth device Paired Bluetooth device (currently not connected) 12 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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If pairing was successful, you hear the voice prompts “Pairing successful” and “Device (1) connected”. The LED lights up blue for 2 seconds. Click “Pairing successful“ Pairing Connected “Device (1) “Pairing“ connected“ MOMENTUM 3 < 3 cm MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 13...
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Bluetooth off Connected “Pairing Hold successful“ “Device (1) connected“ If no connection is established within 5 minutes, pairing mode is terminated and the headphones switch to standby mode. If necessary, repeat the steps described above. 14 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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Installing the Smart Control app 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.
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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. The headphones switch to standby mode. 16 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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The LED lights up green for 2 seconds and then red for 2 seconds. Click Hold “Power on“ “No connection“ If you connect the analog audio cable to the headphones, the flight mode is also activated (Bluetooth wireless connection is off) (> 28). MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 17...
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When you put the headphones on again, the standby mode is deactivated. When the headphones are switched off, keep a minimum dis- tance of 10 cm between the headphones and strong magnets, as the headphones may switch on unintentionally. 18 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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Recharge the rechargeable battery (> 10). In addition, the LED flashes red. “More than xx % battery The remaining battery charge is left” displayed as a percentage. "recharge headset" Hold „More than xx % battery left“ MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 19...
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The Smart Control app allows you to select different ANC modes that offer the optimal settings depending on the application/situation. For example, low-frequency noise can be suppressed, wind noise can be minimized or a possible feeling of pressure on the ears can be avoided. 20 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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Setting the ANC mode To make full use of all the ANC settings and functions of the head- phones, you require the Smart Control app (> 15). ▷ In the Smart Control app, select the desired ANC mode: MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 21...
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To deactivate Transparent Hearing: ▷ Slide the ANC switch to the lower position again and release it. You hear one beep. The ANC mode set in the Smart Control app is activated (> 21). Adjusting the Transparent Hearing 22 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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• Check if Transparent Hearing is activated (> 22) and deacti- vate the function if necessary. • Start the music playback app on your Bluetooth device. Playing the next track ▷ Quickly press the multi-function 2x. MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 23...
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If you are playing music when you receive a call, the music pauses until you end the call. If you have not put on the headphones and receive a call, they will vibrate. 24 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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To continue the call and reactivate the microphone: ▷ Press the volume - or the volume + button for 2 seconds. The microphone is reactivated. You hear the voice prompt “Mute off”. „Mute off“ „Mute on“ Hold Hold MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 25...
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4. Start the Amazon Alexa app and select “Add Device”. 5. From the list of found devices, select “MOMENTUM 3”. You can now use Amazon Alexa by pressing the voice assistant button on your headphones. 26 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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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. when you are using another Bluetooth device. MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 27...
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The flight mode is activated and the Bluetooth connection is dis- abled. ▷ Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug to the audio output of your smart- phone. To disconnect the audio cable: ▷ Turn the jack plug counterclockwise and carefully pull it off. 28 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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From the Systems Preferences or Control Panel of your Mac/PC/ mobile device, select “MOMENTUM 3” as the default audio device. ▷ Start music playback from the Mac/PC/mobile device. The music is played through the headphones. MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 29...
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Using the headphones Storing and transporting the headphones Store the headphones in the carry case to prevent damage to the headphones when you are not using or transporting them. 30 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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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: ▷...
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Sennheiser service partner. Outside the warranty period, you can have the rechargeable battery replaced for a fee by your Sennheiser service partner. Contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”.
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If a problem occurs that is not listed in the FAQ section or if the prob- lem 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.
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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 (> 28), the TILE settings are not reset. To reset the TILE settings, deactivate the headphones in the TILE app. 34 | MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL...
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10 mW (max) Profiles HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP, DIS, BAS Codec aptX, aptX LL, AAC, SBC Device name MOMENTUM 3 LE-MOMENTUM 3 (Bluetooth Low Energy only) Frequency 13.56 MHz Modulation Output power within 500 μV/m MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 35...
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Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
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ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIA- BILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARIS- ING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. MOMENTUM Wireless M3AEBTXL | 37...
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