Sennheiser CX 980I User manual

CX 980i headset
Ear canal phones
Instruction manual

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In order to prevent damage to health:
왘Set the volume to a low level before
inserting the ear canal phones into
your ears.
왘Avoid listening at high volume levels
for long periods of time.
The product generates stronger perma-
nent magnetic fields that could cause
interference with cardiac pacemakers
and implanted defibrillators (ICDs).
왘Always maintain a distance of at least
3.94” (10 cm) between the earpiece
housing and the cardiac pacemaker or
implanted defibrillator.
In order to prevent accidents:
왘Do not wear the product in an envi-
ronment that requires your special
attention (e.g. in traffic).
왘Keep the product out of reach of
children who could swallow smaller
pieces.
Important safety
instructions

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In order to prevent damage to the ear
canal phones:
왘Do not expose the product to heat
(hair dryer, radiator, etc.) and do not
store in direct sunlight for extended
periods.
왘Protect the product from moisture.
Delivery includes
1 pair of CX 980i headset ear canal
phones
3 pairs of ear adapters, white
ring (size S, M, L)
3 pairs of ear adapters, pink ring
(size S, M, L)
1 pair of ear adapters,
memory foam
3 pairs of spare
diaphragm guards
1cleaningtool

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1cableclip
1 in-flight adapter
1 carrying case
1 storage pouch for ear adapters
1instructionmanual
Accessory parts are available from
your Sennheiser partner.
For a list of suitable accessory parts,
please visit our website at
www.sennheiser.com > “Service &
Support”.

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Selecting and changing the
ear adapters
To ensure the best possible sound perfor-
mance, the ear adapters must seal off
your ear canals. You can choose between
the following types of ear adapters:
•Rubber, white ring
natural bass response
•Rubber, pink ring
punchy bass response
•Memory foam
comfortable and secure fit, punchy
bass response
왘Select ear adapters of the correct size
and with the desired characteristics.
왘Attach the ear adapters to the ear
canal phones.

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Inserting the ear canal
phones into the ears
WARNING
Interference due to magnetic
fields!
The product generates stronger
permanent magnetic fields that
could cause interference with
cardiac pacemakers and implanted
defibrillators (ICDs).
왘Always maintain a distance of
at least 3.94” (10 cm) between
the earpiece housing and the
cardiac pacemaker or implanted
defibrillator.

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L
L
RR
3 s
S / M / L

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Connecting the ear canal
phones to the audio source
왘Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug to your
audio source or use a suitable adapter.
Title 01
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Optimum cable routing
WARNING
Hearing damage due to high
volumes!
Listening at high volume levels for
long periods can lead to perma-
nent hearing defects.
왘Set the volume to a low level
before using the product.
왘Do not continuously expose
yourself to high volumes.

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Smart remote with mic
The integrated remote and mic lets you
easily and conveniently operate your
iPod, iPhone or iPad. For more informa-
tion, see the User Guide for your iPhone/
iPod/iPad.
Adjusting the volume
왘Press the +or -button.
Controlling audio functions
왘Press the button.
once: Play/pause a track
twice: Play next track
3 times: Play previous track

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Controlling phone functions
This function is not supported by all
iPhone models.
To accept/end a call:
왘Press the button.
To reject a call:
왘Press and hold the button for
2seconds.

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Transporting the ear canal
phones
왘Stow the ear canal phones and acces-
sories in the transport case.

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Cleaning the ear canal
phones
For reasons of hygiene, clean your ear
canal phones regularly:
왘Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean
the ear canal phones.
왘Carefully remove buildup from the ear
canal phones and ear adapters.
CAUTION
Danger of damage to the ear canal
phones!
Solvents and other cleansing agents can
damage the ear canal phones.
왘Do not use any solvents or cleansing
agents.

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Replacing the diaphragm guards
The diaphragm guards protect the dia-
phragms of the ear canal phones and
contribute to the sound quality of the ear
canal phones. Ensure that the diaphragm
guards are constantly installed in the ear
canal phones.
왘Replace dirty diaphragm guards using
the supplied cleaning tool or tweezers.

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Specifications
Microphone
Transducer principle dynamic, ear canal
phones
Frequency response 16 Hz to 24 kHz
Nominal impedance 32 Ω
Sound pressure level
at1 kHz and 1 Volt 115 dB
THD at 1 kHz,
100 dB < 0.1%
Connector 3.5 mm stereo jack
plug, nickel-plated
Cable length 1.2 m
Weight approx. 21 g
Frequency response 100 Hz to 10 kHz
Pick-up pattern omni-directional
Sensitivity
(as per 121 TR 9-5) –44 dB V/PA

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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 web site at www.sennheiser.com
or contact your Sennheiser partner.
Declaration of Conformity
This product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other rele-
vant provisions of directives:
•EMCDirective (2004/108/EC)
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
The declarations are available at
www.sennheiser.com. Before putting the
device into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations!

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The product meets the following
requirements:
Trademarks
„Made for iPod“, „Made for iPhone“ and
„Made for iPad“ mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,
respectively, and has been certified by
USA FCC Part 15
subpart b
Canada ICES-003
Europe
Australia/
New
Zealand
China 15

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the developer to meet Apple perfor-
mance standards. Apple is not respon-
sible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Statements regarding FCC and Industry
Canada
This device complies with Part 15 subpart
b of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interfer-
SENNHEISER
Model No: C X 980i
FCC D eclaration of Conformity (DoC)
We,
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
One Enterprise Drive • Old Lyme •
CT 06371 • USA
Tel: [phone], ex t. 144
Fax: [phone]
declare the above device c omply with t he requirements of Federal Communicat ions Commission.
This device complies wit h Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject ed to the following two c onditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must acc ept any interference rec eived, including interference t hat may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: John Falcone

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ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to this
equipment not expressly approved by
Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void FCC
authorization to operate this equipment.
This class B digital apparatus complies
with the Canadian ICES-003.