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Sennheiser HMDC 26 manual

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    Instruction manual HME 26 HMD 26 Broadcast HMDC 26[...]

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    1 Safety instructions y Please read these instructio ns carefully and completely before using the headset. y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times. y Always include these instructions when passing the headset on to third parties. y The headset is capable of producing sound pressure levels exceeding 85 dB(A). In many co[...]

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    2 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 o[...]

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    3 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 The HMD 26/HMe 26/HMDC 26 headsets feature dynamic, closed headphones. The noise-compensating microphone of the HMD 26 and HMEC 26 ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. The headsets have been designed for broadcast use, e.g. for outd oor broadcast or broadcast van applications. The HMDC 26 fea[...]

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    4 Delivery includes y 1 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 headset y 1 cable clip y 1 wind and pop screen y 1 instruction manual Operation T urning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be ro tated by 180°. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head. Book_523984_1208_ SP7.b[...]

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    5 Switching the microphone transmission off If, during turning, the microphone boom is in the middle position (90°), the microphone transmission will be switched off in order to prevent disturbing noise. Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Book_523984_1208_ SP7.book Seite 5 Mon[...]

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    6 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. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a “flip -away” earcup for single- sided listening. Book_523984_[...]

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    7 Adjusting the volume directly on the audio system Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your audio system. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system. Switching ActiveGard™ on and off (HME/HMD) ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks above 105 dB, which can be transmitted via the audio system or radio equipment. A[...]

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    8 Operating control for HMDC 26 in conjunction with cable -B-6 Switching NoiseGard™ on/off The NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 쐃 allows you to switch the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation on or off. With NoiseGard™ switched off, t he headset can be used as a conventional headset. Set the NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 쐃 to the desired position:[...]

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    9 Powering NoiseGard™ via two (rechargeable) batteries Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries (IEC LR 6) or two 1.2 V AA rechargeable batteries (IEC LR 6). Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. The operating time with batteries/rechargeable batteries is approx. 100 hours. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 8), the LED 쐇 pr[...]

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    10 Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset Use a sof t, 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. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. Replacing the earpads For reasons of hygiene, the earpads should be replaced from time to time. Grasp t he edge [...]

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    11 Accessories and spare parts By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see “Product variants” on page 13). y Cable -6 Cat. No. 500836 y Cable -7 Cat. No. 502360 y Cable -B-6 (HMDC) Cat. No. 502470 y Cable -H-6 Cat. No. 502533 y Cable -X4F Cat. No. 502461 y Cable -X5 Cat. No. 502462 y Cable -X3K1 Cat. No. 502459 y Cable -X3K[...]

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    12 y Cable clip MZQ 2002 Cat. No. 044740 y Cable clip HZC 08 Cat. No. 525787 Cable clips HZC 08 MZQ 2002 (for round or flat cable) (for round cable only) Book_523984_1208_ SP7.book Seite 12 Montag , 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10[...]

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    13 Product variants Variant (Cat. No.) (Part Number) Description Cable, length 2 m HMD 26-600* (502463) (026-EA) 600 Ω per system, dynamic microphone – HMD 26-600-X3K1 (502466) (026-EA-999-0E36) 600 Ω per system, dynamic microphone Steel wire cable with XLR-3 connector and ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug HMD 26-600-7 (502464) (026-EA-999-0C32) 600 ?[...]

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    14 Cable and connector assignment Headset connector Cable -6 (HMD/HME) Cable -7 (steel wire cable, HMD/HME) Lato saldato white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow not assigned red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo Screen Screen white orange brown green yellow red blue Screen Audio Hi left Audio Hi righ[...]

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    15 Cable -H-6 (HMD/HME) Cable -X4F/cable -H-X4F (HMD/HME) Cable -X5/cable -H-X5 (HMD/HME) white orange brown green red blue Screen Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen Audio Lo right Solder side 1 2 3 Microphone Lo Microphone Hi Audio Lo 4 Audio Hi 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Microphone Lo Microphone Hi Audio Lo 4 4 5 5 A[...]

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    16 Cable -X3K1/cable - H-X3K1 (HMD/HME) Cable -X3K1-P48 (HME*) * Together with the cable -X3K1-P48, the HME 26 is designed for P48 phantom powering as per DIN 45596. Cable -B-6 (HMDC) ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 3 Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo 12 3 XLR-3 connector 1 Solder side Solder side 2 3 Screen Microphone Hi Microphone Lo 2 1 3 ¼[...]

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    17 Specifications HMD 26-600/-100 Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, closed Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–18,000 Hz Impedance HMD 26-600 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo HMD 26-600S 600 Ω mono HMD 26-100 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo Characteristic SPL 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW HMD 26-600/-600S 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V HMD 26-100[...]

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    18 Specifications HME 26-600/-100 Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, closed Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–18,000 Hz Impedance HME 26-600 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo HME 26-600S 600 Ω mono HME 26-100 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo Characteristic SPL 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW HME 26-600/-600S 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V HME 26-100[...]

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    19 Manufacturer Declarations W arranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 2 years on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other re[...]

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    Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 W edemark, Germany Publ. 01/09 www.sennheiser.com 523984/A01[...]