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.