All other parts of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser agent. • Protect the headset from humidity. Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the headset. For information on how to clean the headset, contact your Sennheiser partner.
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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.
HMD 46 / HME 46 / HME 46-3S The HMD 46 / HME 46 / HME 46-3S headset features dynamic, open headphones. The noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for air traffic control, intercom systems and other communication purposes.
Operation Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Flipping away one ear cup The headset features a “flip-away” ear cup for single- sided listening.
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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 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom posi- tioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head.
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Adjusting the volume directly on the audio system CAUTION! Hearing damage due to high volumes! This headset is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Higher volumes or longer durations can damage your hearing! Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure that you can hear critical sounds such as warning alarms.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset CAUTION! Liquids can damage the product! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the elec- tronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. Keep all liquids far away from the product. Before cleaning, pull out the plugs of the product from the connections in the aircraft.
Accessories and spare parts By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see “Product variants” on page 10). Accessories • Cable -6 Cat. No. 500836 • Cable -7 Cat. No. 502360 • Cable -H-6 Cat. No. 502533 • Cable -H-6-1 Cat.
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Spare parts • Headband padding, 1 pair • Ear pads, 1 pair • Ear pads, 100 pairs • Wind and pop screen for BKE 46, 1 item • Wind and pop screen for BKE 46, any number of items • Wind and pop screen for BMD 46, any number of items •...
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Cable and connector assignment Headset connector Lato saldato white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow not assigned Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo Screen Screen Cable -6 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown...
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Cable -H-6 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo stretched approx. 3 m Screen Screen Cable -H-6-1 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right...
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Cable -PTT-6 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow black approx. 1.5 m approx. 0.3 m Microphone blue Microphone approx. 1.85 m Screen Screen Cable -PTT-6-1 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown...
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Cable -3PTT-LA Solder side 1 Audio Hi right 2 Audio Lo right 3 PTT 4 PTT / screen/ bridge to pin 9 5 Audio Hi left 6 Audio Lo left 7 Microphone Hi approx. 2.3 m 8 Microphone Lo 9 Bridge to pin 4 / PTT / screen 10 75-Ω...
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Cable -PTT-H-PJ7-xx xx = 10 / 15 / 25 switch position INTERNATIONAL ATC CANADIAN ATC 1 3 5 stretched approx. 3.0 / 4.5 / 7.6 m approx. 1.1 m 2 4 6 stretched approx. 10 / 15 / 25 ft. approx.
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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