Sennheiser HD 26 Pro User manual

HME 26-II
HD 26 PRO
HMD 26-II
Broadcast
HMDC 26-II
Instruction manual

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and com-
pletely before using the product.
• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users
at all times.
• Always include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
• The product is capable of producing sound pressure levels
exceeding 85 dB(A). In many countries 85 dB(A) is the
maximum legally permissible level for continuous noise
exposure during the working day. Exposure to sounds of
higher volume levels or for longer durations can perma-
nently damage your hearing.
• Never repair or attempt to repair a defective product
yourself. Contact your Sennheiser partner or the
Sennheiser Service Department.
• Only replace those parts of the product whose replace-
ment is described in this instruction manual. All other
parts of the product must be replaced by your Sennheiser
agent.
• Protect the product from humidity. Use only a dry cloth to
clean the product. For information on how to clean the
headset, contact your Sennheiser partner.

Important safety instructions
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Intended use
Intended use includes :
• having read and this instruction manual, especially the
chapter “Important safety instructions”.
• using the product within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
Improper use
Improper use means using the product other than as
described in this instruction manual, or under operating con-
ditions which differ from those described herein.

The 26-II headset series and the HD 26 PRO headphones
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The 26-II headset series
and the HD 26 PRO headphones
The HMD 26-II/HME 26-II/HMDC 26-II headsets and the
HD 26 PRO headphones feature dynamic, closed head-
phones. The noise-compensating microphone of the
HMD 26-II and HMDC 26-II ensures excellent speech trans-
mission even in noisy environments. The headsets have been
designed for broadcast use, e.g. for outdoor broadcast or
broadcast van applications. The HMDC 26-II features Noise-
Gard™ professional active noise compensation. The HME 26-II
is available with an omni-directional or a cardioid micro-
phone, making it suitable for either outdoor or studio use.
Features
• Lightweight
• Extremely comfortable to wear, even for extended lis-
tening, due to the patented two-piece automatic head-
band and soft ear pads
• ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from volume
peaks above 105 dB (HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)
• NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation
reduces ambient noise by up to 18 dB (HMDC 26-II)
• “Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening
• Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding
applications

Package contents
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• Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or
right-hand side
• Noise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures excel-
lent speech transmission (HMD 26-II/HMDC 26-II)
• Omni-directional or cardioid condenser microphone with
extremely linear frequency response (HME 26-II)
• Single-sided cable, easy to replace
Package contents
1 HMD 26-II / HME 26-II / HMDC 26-II / HD 26 PRO
1 cable clip
1 wind and pop screen (except HD 26 PRO)
1 headband padding, large
1 instruction manual

Operation
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Operation
Turning the microphone boom
The microphone boom can be rotated, allowing the micro-
phone to be worn on the left or right-hand side of the head.
Putting on the headset
When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece head-
band adjusts automatically.

Operation
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Positioning the microphone
Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone
is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of
2cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the sup-
plied wind and pop screen.
Do not position the microphone directly in front of
your mouth as it will pick up your breathing and
plosive noises from your mouth. In addition, moisture
can adversely affect the sound and performance of
your microphone.
When attaching the sound
inlet basket, make sure
that it locks into place
with an audible click.
Make sure not to cover the
sound inlet.

Operation
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Flipping away one ear cup
The headset’s “flip-away” ear cup can be flipped backwards
by approx. 45°, allowing for singled-sided listening.
Connecting the HD 26 PRO headphones to the audio system
왘If necessary, screw the screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm)
jack plug onto the 3.5 mm jack plug.
approx. 45°
3.5 mm
6.3 mm

Operation
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Adjusting the volume on the audio system
Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your
audio system.
왘Adjust 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!
왘Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure
that you can hear critical environmental sounds.

Operation
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Switching ActiveGard on and off
(HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)
ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks above
105 dB, which can be transmitted via the audio system or
radio equipment.
왘Slide the switch for the ActiveGard function to the desired
position by using a pointed object:
Position Function
up ActiveGard is switched off (factory default setting).
down ActiveGard is switched on.

Operation
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Control unit for HMDC 26-II in conjunction with cable -B-7
Switching NoiseGard on and off (HMDC 26-II)
The NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 1allows you to switch the
NoiseGard active noise compensation on or off. With Noise-
Gard switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional
headset.
왘Set the NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 1to the desired
position:
1NoiseGard ON/OFF
switch
2LED
Position Function
ON NoiseGard™ is switched on.
The LED 2lights up, indicating the battery charge
status.
OFF NoiseGard™ is switched off.
The LED 2is off.
2
1

Operation
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Powering NoiseGard via two (rechargeable) batteries
왘Insert 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. 60 hours. With NoiseGard switched on, the
LED 2provides information on the remaining battery/
rechargeable battery capacity:
LED 2Meaning
lights up yellow The battery capacity is sufficient.
lights up red The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries.

Care and maintenance
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Care and maintenance
Cleaning and maintaining the headset
왘Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
Replacing the ear pads
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads
annually.
왘Grasp the edge of the ear pad and pull sharply.
왘Attach the new ear pad to the ear cup by pressing firmly
around the ear pad until you hear all 12 latches lock into
place.
CAUTION
Liquids can damage the product!
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics
or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can
damage the surface of the product.
왘Keep all liquids far away from the product.

Care and maintenance
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Replacing the headband paddings
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the headband
paddings at least once annually.
왘Pull the Ziploc type fastening strips of the old headband
paddings apart.
왘Put the new headband paddings around the headbands.
왘Attach the new headband paddings by joining the fasten-
ings strips.
The tongue and groove of the fastening strips click into
place.

Care and maintenance
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Cleaning the sound inlet basket
왘Carefully pull the sound inlet basket from the capsule.
왘Moisten a small brush (bristle brush or toothbrush) with
isopropyl alcohol.
왘Carefully brush off the sound
inlet basket.
왘Allow the sound inlet basket to
air dry for approx. 1 hour so
that the remaining isopropyl
alcohol can evaporate.
왘Reattach the sound inlet
basket to the capsule so that it
locks into place with an audible
click. When attaching the
sound inlet basket, make sure
not to cover the sound inlet.

Accessories and spare parts
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Accessories and spare parts
By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset
(see “Product variants“ on page 17).
Accessories
• Cable -6 Cat. No. 500836
• Cable -7 Cat. No. 502360
• Cable II-8 Cat. No. 505797
• Cable -B-7 (HMDC 26-II) Cat. No. 502470
• Cable -H-6 Cat. No. 502533
• Cable II-X4F Cat. No. 505784
• Cable II-X5 Cat. No. 505785
• Cable II-X3K1 Cat. No. 505782
• Cable II-X3K1-P48 (HME 26-II) Cat. No. 505783
• Cable -H-X4F Cat. No. 502457
• Cable -H-X5 Cat. No. 502458
• Cable -H-X3K1 Cat. No. 502456
• Hygiene pads HZH 26, white, Cat. No. 502595
200 pairs
• Hygiene pads HZH 26, black, Cat. No. 504062
200 pairs

Accessories and spare parts
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Spare parts
• Ear pads, leatherette, 1 pair
• Ear pads, leatherette, 100 pairs
• Ear pads, velour, 1 pair (not suitable for the HMDC 26-II)
• Headband padding, large
• Headband paddings, small, 1 pair
• Wind screen for BMD 424, small
• Wind screen for BMD 424, large
• Wind screen for BKE 4-2
• Wind screen for BKE 4-4, small
• Wind screen for BKE 4-4, large
•Carrybag
• Cable clip HZC 8 for round cables
• Cable clip HZC 9 for cable -B-7
• Cable clip HZC 11 for all twin cables -II
• Screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug
• Headphone cable 26 PRO
Cable clip
HZC 8 HZC 11
(for all twin cables -II)(for round cables)
HZC 9
(for cable -B-7)

Accessories and spare parts
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Product variants
*The headsets can be combined with all cables (see page 15).
** The headset must be used with the cable -B-7 (see page 15).
*** The headset must be used with the cable -II-X3K1 (see page 15).
Model Cat. No. Part Number Description Cable, length 1.5 m
HD 26 PRO 505691 026-60-999-
09C
Without
microphone
Copper cable with
3.5 mm jack plug
and screw-on adapter
for ¼“ (6.3 mm)
jack plug
HMD 26-II-600*505773 026-EA 600 Ωper system,
dynamic mic
–
HMD 26-II-600-
X3K1
505776 026-EA-999-
0E3C
600 Ωper system,
dynamic mic
Copper cable with
XLR-3 connector and
¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug
HMD 26-II-600-8 505774 026-EA-999-
0C3C
600 Ωper system,
dynamic mic
Copper cable with
open ends
HMD 26-II-600S*505775 026-FA 600 Ω, single-sided,
dynamic mic
–
HMD 26-II-100*505771 026-AA 100 Ωper system,
dynamic mic
–
HMD 26-II-100-8 505772 026-AA-999-
0C3C
100 Ωper system,
dynamic mic
Copper cable with
open ends
HMDC 26-II-600** 505777 026-DA NoiseGard,
1200 Ωstereo per
system, dynamic mic
–
HME 26-II-100*505779 026-B5 100 Ωper system,
condenser mic,
omni-directional
–
HME 26-II-
100(4)-P48***
505778 026-3C 100 Ωper system,
condenser mic,
cardioid
–
HME 26-II-600*505781 026-G5 600 Ωper system,
condenser mic,
omni-directional
–
HME 26-II-600(4)* 505780 026-GC 600 Ωper system,
condenser mic,
cardioid
–

Accessories and spare parts
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Cable and connector assignment
Headset connector
Cable -6 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
Cable -7*/II-8 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
*steel wire cable
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Audio Lo left
not assigned
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Audio Lo right
white
orange
brown
green
yellow
red
blue
Screen
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Audio Lo left
not assigned
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Audio Lo right
yellow
red
gray
blue
red
blue
Screen
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Audio Lo left
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Audio Lo right

Accessories and spare parts
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Cable -H-6 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
Cable II-X4F/cable -H-X4F (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
Cable II-X5/cable -H-X5 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
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
4Audio Hi
1
23
4
1
2
3
Microphone Lo
Microphone Hi
Audio Lo
4
4
5
5Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Solder side
1
2
3