Sennheiser MX 980 User manual

Earphones
MX 980
Instruction manual

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Important safety instructions
In order to prevent hearing damage and health problems:
왘Set the volume to a low level before inserting the
earphones into your ears.
왘Avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods of
time.
왘Keep the earphones at least 1.2” (3 cm) from cardiac
pacemakers or implanted defibrillators.
In order to prevent accidents:
왘Do not wear the earphones in an environment that
requires your special attention (e.g. in traffic).
왘Keep the earphones out of reach of children who could
swallow smaller pieces.
In order to prevent damage to the earphones:
왘Do not expose the earphones to heat (hair dryer,
radiator, etc.) and do not store in direct sunlight for
extended periods.
왘Protect the earphones from moisture.

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Delivery includes
1 pair of MX 980 earphones with volume control
2 pairs of foam ear pads
1cableclip
1 in-flight adapter
1carryingcase
1 instruction manual
Adjusting the earphones to your ears
Use the foam ear pads for optimal sound. The earphones
must be seated as close to your ear canals as possible.

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Inserting the earphones into the ears
WARNING! Interference with cardiac pacemakers
The headphones generate a magnetic field
which could interfere with cardiac pacemakers
and implanted defibrillators.
왘Keep the earphones at least 1.2” (3 cm)
away from cardiac pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.
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Connecting the earphones to the
audio source
왘Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the cable directly to
your audio source or use a suitable adapter.
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3.5 mm jack socket
In-flight adapter

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Adjusting the volume and
routing the cable
WARNING! Hearing damage due to high volumes!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods
can lead to permanent hearing defects. Please
protect your hearing, Sennheiser headphones
also sound exceptionally good at low volumes.
왘Set the volume to a medium level (see
diagram).

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Transporting the earphones
왘For space-saving and safe transportation, stow the
earphones in the carrying case as shown.

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Cleaning the earphones
For reasons of hygiene, clean your earphones regularly:
왘Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the earphones.
왘Carefully remove buildup from the earphones and ear
pads.
CAUTION! Danger of damage to the earphones
Solvents and other cleansing agents can
damage your earphones.
왘Do not use any solvents or cleansing
agents.
Accessories are available from your Sennheiser
partner. A list of suitable accessories can be found on
our web site at www.sennheiser.com.

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Specifications
Transducer principle dynamic earphones
Frequency response 16 to 23,000 Hz
Nominal impedance 16 Ω
Sound pressure level at
1 kHz and 1 volt 120 dB
THD at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL < 0.1%
Connector 3.5 mm stereo jack plug,
nickel-plated
Cable length 1.2 m
Weight approx. 22 g

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Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of
24 months on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web-
site at www.sennheiser.com under “Service & Support” or
contact your Sennheiser partner.
Declaration of Conformity
This product is in compliance with the essential require-
ments and other relevant provisions of directives:
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
The declarations are available at www.sennheiser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe the
respective country-specific regulations!
The product meets the following requirements:

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