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Sennheiser HMEC 26-2 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 HMEC 26-2 Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at www.sennheiser-aviation.com or www.sennheiser.com. Preventing health problems and accidents Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94“ (10 cm)
  • Page 3 Only clean the product with a soft, dry cloth. Never repair or attempt to repair a defective product yourself. Contact your Sennheiser partner or the Sennheiser Service Department. Only replace parts of the product whose replacement is described in this manual. All other parts of the product must be replaced by your Sennheiser partner.
  • Page 4 • using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein. HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 5 The HMEC 26-2 headset The HMEC 26-2 headset The HMEC 26-2 headset with NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation features dynamic, closed headphones. The noise-compensating condenser microphone ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for use in aircraft cockpits.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    • Power supply for NoiseGard™ from aircraft DC power supply system (on suitably equipped aircraft) or batteries/rechargeable batteries • “Auto shut-off” extends battery life • TalkThrough function (HMEC 26-2-T only) • ETSO approval C139 • 5 year warranty Package contents...

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Operation Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a “flip-away” earcup for single-sided listening. HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 8 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head. HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 9 Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure that you can hear critical sounds such as warning alarms. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity Turn a small screwdriver in the direction of the arrow to change the microphone sensitivity. – HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 10 The control units of the HMEC 26-2 The control units of the HMEC 26-2 Control unit I Volume controls NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch Mono/stereo switch 5 BOOM switch 3.5 mm jack socket Battery compartment 2.5 mm jack socket Operating element Headset with...
  • Page 11 The control units of the HMEC 26-2 Control unit II NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch Operating element Headset with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 control unit Cable -CP Cable -CP-2 Cable -KP Cable -KP-2 Cable -NP Cable -RP-2 Cable -DP-2...

  • Page 12: Using The Headset

    Position Function NoiseGard™ is switched on. The LED lights up, indicating the battery charge status (see page 13) or power supply via the aircraft DC power supply system. NoiseGard™ is switched off. The LED is off. HMEC 26-2 | 11...
  • Page 13 (L/R) to the appropriate headphone sides. This enables the correct orientation of the volume controls and any stereo audio signals. To move the BOOM switch, use a pointed tool. 12 | HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 14 NoiseGard™ electronics off when the headset is disconnected from the audio system or when the aircraft avionics are switched off. The headset is delivered ex-works with the function deactivated. You can activate “auto shut- off” as follows: HMEC 26-2 | 13...
  • Page 15 Using the headset Set the switch to the position ASO. Switching the TalkThrough function on/off (HMEC 26-2-T only) The headset provides excellent attenuation of ambient noise. In order to allow you to communicate undisturbed with your surroundings while wearing the headset, the HMEC 26-2-T features a TalkThrough function.
  • Page 16 CAUTION Danger of accident due to reduced attention! Making telephone calls or operating the mobile telephone limits your attention and may cause accidents. During flight operation, do not use the headset for telephone calls! HMEC 26-2 | 15...
  • Page 17 Operate your mobile telephone as usual and observe the instructions of the manufacturer. The latest list of compatible mobile telephones is available on our website at www.sennheiser.com. Connecting an additional audio player The 3.5 mm jack socket allows you to connect and listen to an audio player (not supplied) through the headset.
  • Page 18 Attaching the belt clip The belt clip allows you to attach the control unit to the seat belt so that the control unit doesn’t hinder you. Make sure not to squeeze any connection cable. HMEC 26-2 | 17...
  • Page 19 The cable clip allows you to attach the headphone cable to your clothing so that the cable doesn’t hinder or distract you. Loop the cable through the clip so that the headphone cable doesn‘t hinder you. 18 | HMEC 26-2...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    Grasp the edge of the ear pad and pull sharply. Attach the new ear pad to the ear cup by pressing firmly around the ear pad until you hear all 12 latches lock into place. HMEC 26-2 | 19...
  • Page 21 Pull the Ziploc type fastening strips of the old headband paddings apart. If necessary, use a pointed tool. Put the new headband paddings around the headbands. Attach the new headband paddings by joining the fastenings strips. 20 | HMEC 26-2...

  • Page 22: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Cat. No. 505682 • Cable -B-CP-2 Cat. No. 505689 • Cable -V-KX-2 Cat. No. 505688 • Hygiene pads HZH 26, Cat. No. 502595 white, 200 pairs • Hygiene pads HZH 26, Cat. No. 504062 black, 200 pairs HMEC 26-2 | 21...
  • Page 23 • Wind and pop screen, 1 item • Wind and pop screen, any number of items • Carry bag • Headband paddings, 1 pair • Belt clip • Cable clip HZC 08 Cable clip HZC 08 (for round cables) 22 | HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 24 Product and cable variants Product and cable variants The following cables, connectors, control units and features are available for the HMEC 26-2 variants (see table on the following pages): Headphhones with +6 dB characteristic SPL Microphone with 60 mV output voltage Single-sided round cable, 1.7 m...
  • Page 25 Product and cable variants Model Cat. No. Part Number HMEC 26-2 505671 026-35-2 HMEC 26-2-1 505672 026-30-2 HMEC 26-2-T 505680 026-C0-2 HMEC 26-2-CP 505676 026-35-2-999-3211 HMEC 26-2-1-CP-2* 505677 026-30-2-999-32C1 HMEC 26-2-KP 505678 026-35-2-999-3111 HMEC 26-2-1-KP-2* 505679 026-30-2-999-31C1 HMEC 26-2-1-B-K-2* 505674...
  • Page 26 Product and cable variants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < A B C D E F G These headsets can be combined with all cables (see page 21) HMEC 26-2 | 25...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Frequency response 20 - 14,000 Hz Impedance HMEC 26-2: 600 Ω mono/1,200 Ω stereo HMEC 26-2 with -2 cables: 350 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo Characteristic SPL HMEC 26-2: 92 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW, mono 95 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V...
  • Page 28 HMEC 26-2: 80 mV/Pa –2 dB = 800 mV –2 dB at 114 dB SPL factory preset: HMEC 26-2-1/T: 60 mV/Pa ±1 dB = 600 mV ±1 dB at 114 dB SPL factory preset: Terminating impedance 150 - 2,200 Ω...

  • Page 29: Connector Assignment

    Audio Lo / DC– Microphone Hi Microphone Lo NoiseGard (DC+) Cable -NP Solder side 1 Audio Hi 2 Audio Lo 3 not assigned 4 Microphone Lo 5 Microphone Hi 6 not assigned 7 DC– 8 NoiseGard (DC+) 28 | HMEC 26-2...
  • Page 30 1 not assigned 2 not assigned 2 Microphone Hi 3 Audio Lo 3 Microphone Lo Cable -BV-K-2 1 Audio Hi left 1 not assigned 2 Audio Hi right 2 Microphone Hi 3 Audio Lo 3 Microphone Lo HMEC 26-2 | 29...

  • Page 31: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 5 years on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website www.sennheiser-aviation.com www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
  • Page 32 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser-aviation.com | www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany, Publ. 08/12, 548043/A01...

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