Sennheiser HMD 26-II, HME 26-II, HD 26 PRO, HMDC 26-II User guide

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HMD 26-II HMDC 26-II

HME 26-II HD 26 PRO

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

•Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely 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 permanently 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 replacement is described in this instruction manual. Only use attachments, accessories or spare parts specified by Sennheiser. 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.

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Important safety instructions

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 conditions which differ from those described herein.

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The 26-II headset series and the HD 26 PRO headphones

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 headphones. The noise-compensating microphone of the HMD 26-II and HMDC 26-II 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-II features NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation. The HME 26-II is available with an omni-direc- tional or a cardioid microphone, making it suitable for either outdoor or studio use.

Features

•Lightweight

•Extremely comfortable to wear, even for extended listening, due to the patented two-piece automatic headband 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

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Package contents

•Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding applications

•Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or right-hand side

•Noise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures excellent speech transmission (HMD 26-II/HMDC 26-II)

•Omni-directional 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

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Operation

Operation

Turning the microphone boom

The microphone boom can be rotated, allowing the microphone to be worn on the left or right-hand side of the head.

Putting on the headset

When putting on the headset, the patented twopiece headband adjusts automatically.

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Operation

Positioning the microphone

Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the supplied 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.

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Operation

Flipping away one ear cup

The headset’s “flip-away” ear cup can be flipped backwards by approx. 45°, allowing for singled-sided listening.

approx. 45°

Connecting the HD 26 PRO headphones to the audio system

If necessary, screw the screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug onto the 3.5 mm jack plug.

6.3 mm 3.5 mm

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