Sennheiser MM 500-X User manual

MM 500-X
Instruction manual

MM 500-X | 1
Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 2
MM 500-X ......................................................................................................... 4
Delivery includes ............................................................................................. 5
Product overview ............................................................................................ 7
Putting the MM 500-X into operation ......................................................... 8
Charging the battery pack ............................................................................ 8
Adjusting the headband .............................................................................10
Connecting the MM 500-X to the audio source ......................................11
Connecting the MM 500-X using the audio cable ..................................13
Switching the MM 500-X on/off ................................................................14
Using the MM 500-X ..................................................................................... 15
Switching the Bluetooth function on/off ................................................15
Changing the volume ...................................................................................15
Remote-controlling connected devices from the MM 500-X ...............16
Transporting the MM 500-X ........................................................................ 19
Cleaning and maintaining the MM 500-X ................................................. 20
If a problem occurs ... ...................................................................................21
Specifications ................................................................................................ 23
apt-X audio coding ....................................................................................... 24
Manufacturer Declarations .......................................................................... 26

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
왘Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the
product.
왘Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to
third parties.
왘Do not use an obviously defective product.
Preventing damage to health and accidents
왘Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.
왘Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94“ (10 cm) between the ear
cups and the cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator since the
product generates permanent magnetic fields.
왘Keep the product, accessory and packaging parts out of reach of chil-
dren and pets who could swallow smaller pieces.
왘Do not use the product in an environment that requires your special
attention (e.g. in traffic).
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions
왘Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temper-
atures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid
corrosion or deformation.
왘Only clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
왘Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power. Remove the
battery pack if the product will not be used for extended periods of
time.
왘Only use the product in environments where wireless Bluetooth®trans-
mission is permitted.
왘Only use attachments/accessories supplied or recommended by
Sennheiser.
Intended use
The MM 500-X is a wireless Bluetooth headset that works with mobile
phones or other Bluetooth devices/Bluetooth compliant devices and
allows for wireless music enjoyment or calls.
“Improper use” means using the product
• other than as described in this instruction manual,
• under operating conditions which differ from those described in this
instruction manual.

Important safety instructions
MM 500-X | 3
Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer battery pack
If abused or misused, the battery pack may leak. In extreme cases, it may
even present an explosion or fire hazard.
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage
arising from abuse or misuse.
•Heatgeneration
• Fire development
•Explosion
• Smoke or gas development.
Keep away from children. When not using the
product for extended
periods of time, remove
the battery pack from the
product.
Immediately remove the
battery pack from an obvi-
ously defective product.
Only use battery packs rec-
ommended by Sennheiser.
Dispose of the battery
pack at special collection
points or return it to your
specialist dealer.
Switch battery pack-
powered products off
after use.
Only charge the battery
pack with the appropriate
Sennheiser chargers.
When not using the
battery pack for extended
periods of time, charge it
regularly (about every
3months).
Only charge the battery
pack at ambient tempera-
tures between 10°C/50°F
and 40°C/104°F.
Do not heat above 70°C/
158°F, e.g. do not expose
to sunlight or throw into a
fire.
Do not mutilate or
dismantle.
Do not continue to use a
defective battery pack.
Store charged battery
packs so that the termi-
nals cannot contact each
other – danger of shorting
out/fire hazard.
Do not expose to moisture.

MM 500-X
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MM 500-X
The MM 500-X is an accessory which allows for wireless music enjoyment
when used with mobile phones or other Bluetooth devices/Bluetooth
compliant devices. Its circumaural and closed design makes the MM 500-X
especially suitable for use with in-flight entertainment systems.
Bluetooth
The MM 500-X complies with the Bluetooth 2.1 standard. Via its Bluetooth
interface, it can be connected to a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled
devices. Bluetooth wireless technology allows the MM 500-X to communi-
cate with your Bluetooth enabled device (e.g. mobile phone, MP3 player,
PC or PDA) within a range of up to 10 meters.
apt-X
With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo
sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as
it was intended. Utilizing apt-X, Bluetooth technology can now offer wire-
less audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest quality wired
connection.
From major public broadcasters to film production studios, apt-X is used
throughout the world to transmit high quality digital audio from A to Z in
real-time. It was developed to meet the exacting standards of musicians
and audio engineers who love the exceptional dynamic range and high
fidelity it provides.
Now available on selected consumer devices, the apt-X technology ensures
that music lovers everywhere can stream the rich listening experience that
only apt-X can deliver.
Additional features
• Great for travel: comfortable, rugged and foldable headset construction
• Optional connection via audio cable for music enjoyment without
Bluetooth technology
• Outstanding sound quality due to Duofol diaphragms

Delivery includes
MM 500-X | 5
Delivery includes
MM 500-X headset
BA 370 PX battery pack
USB charging cable
Mains unit with country adapters
Stereo audio cable
(2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug)
Audio adapter
(3.5 mm jack socket to ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug)
In-flight adapter
(3.5 mm jack socket to 3.5 mm double mono jack plug)
Transport case
Quick start guide incl. CD ROM with detailed instruction
manual as PDF
Safety guide
Manufacturer Declarations
A list of accessories can be found on the MM 500-X product page at
www.sennheiser.com.
For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner:
www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“
MM 550-X
MM 500-X
Quick Guide
MM 550-X
MM 450-X
MM 400-X
MM 500-X
Safety Guide
Safety Guide
MM 550-X
MM 450-X
MM 400-X
MM 500-X
Safety Guide
Safety Guide
MM550-X Travel | MM 450-X Travel| MM 500-X | MM 400-X
Incomplience with:
MM550-XTravel MM 450-X Travel MM500-X MM400-X
USA FCCID:DMOCBSSAB
Canada IC:2099D–
MMBTX
IC:2099D–
MMBTX
IC:2099D–
MMBTX
IC:2099D–
MMBTX
Europe
Australia/NewZealand
Singapore
Taiwan CCAB09LP4110XX
Japan R 203WWJN000007
Russia
ME61
Korea
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China CMIITID:
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Déclarationrequise par la FCC et l’Industrie Canada
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MM500-X,MM 400-X

Delivery includes
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Overview of the pictograms
Meaning of the pictograms for pressing a button
Meaning of the pictograms for the flashing of the LED
Examples of some of the pictograms that are used throughout this instruc-
tion manual:
The pictogram “i”
Pictogram Meaning
Briefly press this button.
Keep this button pressed for 4 seconds.
Keep this button pressed until the desired setting is
made or the desired action is completed.
Pictogram Meaning
This pictogram symbolizes a flashing.
This pictogram symbolizes an interruption.
This pictogram symbolizes an interval.
This pictogram symbolizes a continuous flashing.
Pictogram Meaning
The LED flashes once every 3 seconds.
The LED flashes 3 times per second.
The LED flashes in a rhythmic sequence.
The LED flashes blue 3 times and then goes off.
This note provides important information!
Notes marked with the pictogram “i” provide important informa-
tion on the use of the headset.
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Product overview
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Product overview
Operating panel
쐄
쐂
쐏
쐃
R
쐇
쐋
A
쐆
쐃Headband 쐄Battery pack compartment
쐇Socket for audio cable 쐂Socket for charging cable
쐋Bluetooth button 쐆Microphone
쐏Ear pad
A
1LED 4Rewind button
2Fast-forward button 5Master button
3Volume button 6Volume button
51
2
4
6
3

Putting the MM 500-X into operation
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Putting the MM 500-X into operation
왘Before using the MM 500-X for the first time, remove the protection
strip from the battery pack.
Charging the battery pack
왘Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it for at least
3 hours. The battery pack can also be charged inside the headset
during operation.
When charging the battery pack, the LED 쐊on the battery pack lights up
red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED 쐊on the battery pack
lights up green.
When the battery pack is almost flat, the LED 1flashes red. You hear a
short, descending acknowledgement tone.
The operating time of the battery pack depends on the device settings, the
listening situation and the audio sources used.
3h
쐊
1
3s
Type of use Operating time
Bluetooth technology 10 hours
Remove the battery pack if the headset will not be used for
extended periods of time.

Putting the MM 500-X into operation
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Possibilities of charging the battery pack
First, connect the charging cable 쐎to the battery pack as described in
section aand then connect the charging cable 쐎to a power source as
described in section b.
Connecting the charging cable to the battery pack
You can charge the battery pack either inside or outside the headset. This
is helpful if you are using a spare battery pack (to be ordered separately).
To charge the battery pack inside the headset:
왘Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐄on the left ear cup.
왘Connect the charging cable 쐎to the socket for charging cable 쐂on the
headset.
To charge the battery pack outside the headset:
왘Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐄on the left ear cup.
왘Press the button next to the battery pack compartment and remove
the battery pack.
왘Connect the charging cable 쐎to the socket for charging cable 쐂on the
battery pack.
EU
US
AU
UK
b
a
쐎
쐂
쐄
a
쐂
쐄

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Connecting the charging cable to the mains unit, to a PC or to other USB
devices
In order to charge the battery pack, you can connect the charging cable to
either the USB socket of your PC or the supplied mains unit or to other USB
devices.
To connect the charging cable to a PC:
왘Connect the USB plug of the charging cable 쐎to the USB socket of
your PC.
The battery pack is being charged. The LED 쐊on the battery pack
lights up red.
To connect the charging cable to the mains unit:
왘Connect the charging cable 쐎to the mains unit.
왘Plug the suitable country adapter onto the mains unit.
왘Plug the mains unit into a wall socket.
The battery pack is being charged. The LED 쐊on the battery pack
lights up red.
왘After charging, unplug the mains unit from the wall socket.
If you have charged the battery pack outside the headset:
왘Insert the charged battery pack into the headphone’s battery pack
compartment until it locks into place.
왘Close the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐄.
Adjusting the headband
For optimum transmission quality, good noise attenuation and best pos-
sible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head:
왘Wear the headset so that the headband 쐃runs over the top of your
head.
왘Adjust the length of the headband so that
–theearpads쐏rest comfortably against the ears,
– you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears,
– a snug fit of the headband 쐃on the head is ensured.
왘To ensure maximum noise attenuation, final adjustment is best made
in a noisy environment.
b
쐊
EU
UK
US
AU
쐎
쐏
쐃

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Connecting the MM 500-X to the audio source
The headset complies with the Bluetooth 2.1 standard. In order that data
can be transmitted wirelessly using Bluetooth technology, you have to
register your headset with your audio source (pairing).
The headset can save the connection profiles of up to 8 Bluetooth devices
with which it has been paired. After switch-on, the headset automatically
connects to one of these devices.
If you pair the headset with a ninth audio source, the saved connection
profile of the first Bluetooth device will be overwritten. If you want to re-
establish a connection with the first audio source, you have to pair the
headset with this audio source again.
왘If your audio source does not have a Bluetooth interface, use an
optional dongle.
CAUTION
Danger of malfunction due to radio waves!
The transmitted radio waves of mobile phones can impair the operation of
sensitive and unprotected devices.
왘Only use the headset in environments where wirless Bluetooth trans-
mission is permitted.
For an optimum listening experience, your audio source has to
support the A2DP profile.
BTD 300iBTD 500 USB

Putting the MM 500-X into operation
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Pairing the MM 500-X with an audio source
When switching the headset on for the first time, it will automatically go
into pairing mode. The headset is waiting to be paired with a Bluetooth
enabled device.
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 1
alternately flashes blue and red.
왘On your audio source, activate the Bluetooth function “Add a new
device”.
왘Proceed as described in the instruction manual of the audio source.
If a suitable audio source is found, the devices will exchange device identi-
fication information. The LED 1flashes 3 times blue and you hear an
ascending beep. The devices have identified each other and the headset is
paired with the audio source.
If no device is found within approx. 5 minutes, the LED 1flashes
3 times red and you hear a descending beep. The headset will then try for
3 minutes to connect to one of the up to 8 previously paired audio sources.
If this fails, the headset automatically switches off after 60 minutes.
왘In this case, repeat the necessary steps to pair the headset with the
audio source again.
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
The Bluetooth button 쐋is backlit, indicating the current setting. The
backlighting goes off after a short time to conserve energy.
왘Press any button on the headset to display the current setting of the
Bluetooth function.
To disconnect the Bluetooth connection to the audio source, you can
switch off the headset or the Bluetooth function. This setting is retained
until the Bluetooth function is switched on again.
To switch the headset off:
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 1
flashes 3 times red.
You hear a descending beep. The Bluetooth connection is automatically
deactivated. The headset switches off.
To switch the Bluetooth function off:
왘Press the Bluetooth button 쐋and keep it pressed until the LED 1
flashes 3 times red. You hear a descending beep.
The Bluetooth button 쐋goes off. The Bluetooth function is switched
off.
왘Make sure that your headset is switched off (see “Switching the
MM 500-X on/off“ on page 14).
5
1
1
PIN code
When the audio source prompts for a password or PIN code, enter
the default PIN code “0000”.
1
5
1
쐋

Putting the MM 500-X into operation
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Connecting the MM 500-X using the audio cable
Connecting the audio cable
You can connect the headset to the audio source using the audio cable if:
• you do not want to use the Bluetooth function,
• you are not allowed to use the Bluetooth function (some airlines do not
allow Bluetooth transmission)
or
• the battery pack is flat.
If the headset is already connected to the audio source via the Bluetooth
interface, the Bluetooth connection is automatically disconnected when
you connect the audio cable. The LED 1flashes 3 times red and you
hear a descending beep.
왘Connect the 2.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable to the socket 쐇of the
headset.
왘Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable 쐅to
– the headphone socket of your audio source or
– the audio adapter for ¼” (6.35 mm) jack socket 쐈if the 3.5 mm jack
plug of the audio cable is too small or
– the in-flight adapter 쐉if you want to use the headset with an
in-flight entertainment system.
When the audio cable is connected to your audio source, you hear the
sound from your audio source and the LED 1flashes blue.
Detaching the audio cable
If you only want to use the MM 500-X as a Bluetooth headset, you can
detach the audio cable 쐅.
왘Pull the 2.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable 쐅from the socket 쐇of
the headset.
When detaching the audio cable, the Bluetooth function is not automati-
cally switched on.
왘Switch the Bluetooth function on again (see “Switching the Bluetooth
function on/off” on page 15).
When the audio cable is connected to the headset, the Bluetooth
function cannot be switched on.
1
쐅
Music
Photos
Videos
Extras
Settings
ShuffleSongs
쐈
쐉
1

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Switching the MM 500-X on/off
Switching the MM 500-X on
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 1
flashes blue. You hear an ascending beep.
– When switching the headset on for the first time, it will automatically
go into pairing mode.
The headset is waiting to be paired with a Bluetooth enabled device
(see page 12).
– When the headset is already paired with an audio source, the
Bluetooth connection is automatically established.
You hear an ascending beep and then you hear your audio source.
– When the headset is already paired with an audio source but the
audio source is switched off or out of range, the LED 1flashes
blue.
The headset will try for 3 minutes to connect to one of the up to
8 previously paired audio sources. If this fails, the headset automati-
cally switches off after 60 minutes.
Switching the MM 500-X off
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 1
flashes 3 times red.
You hear a descending beep. The Bluetooth connection is automatically
deactivated. The headset switches off.
WARNING
Danger of hearing damage!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to perma-
nent hearing defects.
왘Before putting the headset on, set the volume to a low level.
왘Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.
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1
5
1

Using the MM 500-X
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Using the MM 500-X
The headset has a Bluetooth function for wireless connectivity. Depending
on the listening situation, you can switch this function on or off.
If your audio source supports apt-X, the MM 500-X will automatically
stream music wirelessly in high-quality mode (apt-X). If your audio source
does not support apt-X, music will be streamed in standard quality mode
(SBC).
Switching the Bluetooth function on/off
Via the Bluetooth interface, the headset can be connected to a wide
variety of Bluetooth enabled devices.
To switch the Bluetooth function on:
왘Press the Bluetooth button 쐋and keep it pressed until the LED 1
flashes 3 times blue. The Bluetooth function is switched on.
To switch the Bluetooth function off:
왘Press the Bluetooth button 쐋and keep it pressed until the LED 1
flashes 3 times red. You hear a descending beep.
The Bluetooth button 쐋goes off. The LED 1flashes blue and the
Bluetooth function is switched off.
Changing the volume
The MM 500-X allows you to change the volume of the audio signal during
a call or while listening to music:
If you press the respective button briefly, the volume is changed incremen-
tally; if you hold down the button, the volume is changed continuously.
When the minimum or maximum volume is reached, you hear an acknowl-
edgement tone.
쐋
Button Duration Function
Incrementally increases the volume
Incrementally reduces the volume
Continuously increases the volume
Continuously reduces the volume
+
–
1 s
++
1 s ––

Using the MM 500-X
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Remote-controlling connected devices from the
MM 500-X
You can directly remote-control any device supporting the AVRCP profile
and connected to the MM 500-X by using the buttons on the headset.
Please refer to the instruction manual of your audio source for information
on whether your device supports the AVRCP profile.
Remote-controlling the audio source from the MM 500-X
If your headset has a Bluetooth connection to an audio source (e.g. mobile
phone, iPod, MP3 or CD player), you can use the MM 500-X to remote-
control the audio source as follows:
Button Duration Function
Plays the track
Stops the track (acknowledgement tone)
Skips to the next track
Skips to the previous track
Fast-forwards the track
Rewinds the track
These functions are not supported by all connected Bluetooth devices.
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1 s
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Using the MM 500-X
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Managing calls
When your MM 500-X is connected to a mobile phone and you receive a
call, the LED 1flashes blue 3 times per second. You can also hear the
ring tone of your mobile phone, if your mobile phone supports this
function.
If your mobile phone automatically transfers the call to the headset, you
hear a beep in the headset. If your mobile phone does not automatically
transfer the call to the headset, you have to press a button on your mobile
phone to transfer the call (see the instruction manual of your mobile
phone).
왘To manage your calls from your MM 500-X, press the Master button 5
or the Bluetooth button 쐋:
Redialing
The redialing function must be supported by your mobile phone or
Bluetooth device (with HF profile respectively) and be activated.
왘To redial the last number from your MM 500-X, press the Bluetooth
button 쐋:
1
5
쐋
Button Duration Function
Accepts the call
Rejects the call (acknowledgement tone)
Ends the call
Transfers the ongoing call back to the
mobile phone
2s
5s
쐋
Button Duration Function
Redials the last number
(acknowledgement tone)
Stops redialing
1 s

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Voice dialing
The voice dialing function must be supported by your mobile phone (with
HF profile) and be activated. Follow the instructions in the instruction
manual of your mobile phone.
왘To activate the voice dialing function from your MM 500-X, press the
Bluetooth button 쐋:
Muting the headset’s microphone
왘To mute the microphone on your MM 500-X, press the the Bluetooth
button 쐋:
쐋
Button Duration Function
Activates voice dialing
Deactivates voice dialing
쐋
Button Duration Function
Activates the muting function
(acknowledgement tone)
Any
button Deactivates the muting function
Switching the Bluetooth function off
If you press the Bluetooth button 쐋too long, the Bluetooth func-
tion switches off!
2s

Transporting the MM 500-X
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Transporting the MM 500-X
For space-saving transportation, the headset can be folded up flatly and
compactly.
왘Rotate the ear cups by 90°.
왘Fold the ear cups inwards.
왘Place the headset flat into the transport case.
Your accessories can be transported in the transport case:
• Audio adapter (¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug)
• In-flight adapter (3.5 mm double mono jack)
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