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Flip-away headphone allows single-sided listening (not for the HME/HMD 26-600S) • Several microphone variants • Flexible microphone arm, can be worn on either left or right-hand side • Single-sided cable routing Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany 1/23 www.sennheiser.com...
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The following instructions for overhaul and testing must be followed. In case of unusual problems please contact your Sennheiser service center support. CAUTION During SMD component soldering you may destroy them by using a standard soldering iron for several seconds.
Contents 1 Product overview....................4 Headset........................4 Operating control-B-7 (when using the HMDC 26) ........4 2 Technical data ....................5 Technical data HMD 26..................5 Technical data HMDC 26..................6 Technical data HME 26 ..................7 3 Exploded view ....................8 Exploded view of the complete unit ..............8 Exploded view of the headband module ............
Product overview Headset ³ Split headband · Padding for the split headband (available as accessory) » Cap microphone side ¿ Microphone arm support of the cap (not visible) ´ Connecting cable with headset connector (see “Cable and connector assignment”, page 21) ²...
Exploded view Exploded view of the complete unit See also: See “Product overview”, page 4. Non microphone side 050* Single-sided version 060* * The PCB is shown as example. HMD/HMDC Item Designation Headband (headband paddings are not displayed), see page 9 Label Clip, non microphone side Cap, non microphone side (not HME/HMD 26-600S)
Exploded view of the headband module Note: Snap the latch with the flange into the notch of the end piece for cable routing Item Designation End pieces of headband right and left for HMS 26/46 and 2 latches 2 yokes for HMS 26 and 2 latches for left and right side Latch for headband Padding HMS 26/46...
Test and alignment instructions Measuring and test equipment Note: Make sure that your measurement and test equipment is regularly calibrated. Measurement equipment Specification Recommendation Power supply unit 5 A, 2 x 0 to 30 V HAMEG HMP 2020 AF signal generator Range from 4 Hz to 100 kHz;...
Disassembly/Assembly See also: See “Exploded view”, page 8. Disassembly 5.1.1 Removing the earpads For reasons of hygiene, the earpads should be replaced from time to time. Grasp the edge of the earpad and pull sharply. 5.1.2 Removing the cap/defective acoustic unit Note for headsets up to serial number <00200100: The acoustic units (050/060) have been redesigned.
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5.1.4 Disassembling the operating control (for cable -B-7) 1. Remove the 4 Torx screws (060). 2. Remove the cover (010) 3. Take out the knob (030) and the optical waveguide (050), if needed. 4. Take out the inserts (090, 100, 110). 5.
Assembly 5.2.1 Assembling the acoustic units and the caps Note for Headsets up to serial number <00200100: The acoustic units (050/060) have been redesigned. For acoustical reasons always replace both acoustic units and both earpads (100). Note for headsets from serial number 00200100: Replace the defective acoustic unit only (050/060).
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5.2.5 Assembly of the split headband Note: Check the headband cable for damages. If the headband cable is damaged, remove the complete headband. 5.2.6 Assembly of the end piece of the headband Note: The left and the right end piece (010) are different parts: - Use the end piece with the oval stopper for the not microphone side only.
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1. Put the end piece of the headband (010) into the end piece holder (see figure below). 2. Completely move down the end piece of the headband (010) to the round/oval end piece stopper. Caution: Do not install the headband cable with a sharpen screwdriver. You can damage the headband cable.
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5.2.7 Assembly of the yoke 1. Completely move down the end piece of the headband (010) to the round/oval end piece stopper. Caution: Do not install the headband cable with a sharpen screwdriver. You can damage the headband cable. Use only rounded/stub tools. 1.
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5.2.8 Assembly of the latch for headband Note: After the removal the latch can be damaged or get lost. Recommendation: Do not install this removed latch again. Use new headband latches. 1. Press the latch for headband (030) completely into the notch of the headband. Note: Ensure the correct direction/postion of the notch.
Functional test See also: - See “Cable and connector assignment”, page 21. - See “PCB of the acoustic units of the HMDC 26”, page 22. - See “PCB of the acoustic units of the HMD/HME 26”, page 23. Functional test of the headphones STEP RESULT Via AF generator supply 1 kHz/100 mV eff ±...
Functional test ActiveGard (HMD/HME 26) ™ STEP RESULT Set the “ActiveGard“ switch to “OFF“, if needed. Supply the AF signal (1 kHz/2 Veff) via AF generator (1 kHz/2 Veff) to the related pins of the cable´s connector: Audio Hi/Audio Lo left and Audio Hi/Audio Lo right. Adjust the AF generator: The 2 V amplitude is available at the headset´s input connectors.
Circuit diagrams For this service manual the following circuit diagrams will be needed. Download the complete circuit diagrams of the cable variants from our service portal (if needed): • S_100615 -6 • S_100530 -H-6 • S_100616 -7 • S_100604 -B-7 (for HMDC 26) •...