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
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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
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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
SE9-xxxxxxxx
China CMIITID:
xxxxxxxxxx 10
Statementsregarding FCC and Industry Canada/
Déclarationrequise par la FCC et l’Industrie Canada
SENNHEISER
ModelNo:
FCCDecl aration of C onfo rmity (D oC)
We,
SennheiserElectronicCorporation
OneEnterpriseDrive•OldLyme•
CT06371•USA
Tel:[phone], ext. 144
Fax:[phone]
declarethe abovedevice c omply wi th the requirem ents of Fede ral C ommu nic ati ons Com mis si on.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjectedto the followingtwo conditions:
1)Thisdevice may not cause harmful int erference, and
2)Thisdevice must accept any interference received, includi ng inter ference t hat ma y caus e undesi red oper ation .
ResponsibleParty: John Falcone
MM550-XTravel, MM 450-X Travel,
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.
4 s
3s

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