Sennheiser HMD 26 User manual

Instruction manual
HME 26
HMD 26
Broadcast
HMDC 26

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Safety instructions
yPlease read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the headset.
yMake these instructions easily accessible to all users at
all times.
yAlways include these instructions when passing the
headset on to third parties.
yThe headset 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 permanently damage your
hearing!
yNever repair or attempt to repair a defective headset
yourself. Contact your Sennheiser agent or the
Sennheiser Service Department.
yOnly replace those parts of the headset whose
replacement is described in this manual. All other parts
of the headset must be replaced by your Sennheiser
agent.
yProtect the headset from wetness. Use only a slightly
damp cloth to clean the headset. For information on
how to clean the headset, contact your Sennheiser
agent.
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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 operating
conditions which differ from those described herein.
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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 outdoor broadcast or broadcast
van applications. The HMDC 26 features NoiseGard™
active noise compensation. The HME 26 is fitted with an
omni-directional condenser microphone and is ideally
suited for studio use.
Features
yLightweight
yExtremely comfortable to wear, even for extended
listening, due to the patented two-piece automatic
headband and soft ear pads
yActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from
volume peaks above 105 dB
y“Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening
yDetailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding
applications
yFlexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left
or right-hand side
yNoise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures
excellent speech transmission (HMD/HMDC)
yOmni-directional condenser microphone with
extremely linear frequency response (HME)
ySingle-sided cable, easy to exchange
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Delivery includes
y1 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 headset
y1 cable clip
y1 wind and pop screen
y1 instruction manual
Operation
Turning the microphone boom
The microphone boom can be rotated 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. ActiveGard™ is factory-
preset to “on”. You can switch ActiveGard™ off by gently
sliding the switch to the upper position using a pointed
tool.
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!
Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure
that you can hear critical environmental
sounds.
CAUTION!
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Operating control for HMDC 26 in conjunction with
cable -B-6
Switching NoiseGard™ on/off
The NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 쐃allows you to switch
the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation on or off. With
NoiseGard™ switched off, the headset can be used as a
conventional headset.
Set the NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 쐃to the desired
position:
ON: NoiseGard™ is switched on. The LED 쐇lights up,
indicating the battery charge status (see page 9).
OFF: NoiseGard™ is switched off. The LED 쐇is off.
Operating control
쐃NoiseGard™ ON/OFF
switch
쐇LED


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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
provides information on the remaining battery/
rechargeable battery capacity.
LED 쐇lights up yellow: The battery capacity is
sufficient.
LED 쐇lights up red: The batteries are flat.
Replace the batteries.
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