Sennheiser HME 26 User Manual

HME 26

Instruction manual

Safety instructions

y Please read these instructions carefully and

completely before using the headset.

y Make these instructions easily accessible to all users

at all times.

y Always include these instructions when passing the

headset on to third parties.

y The 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!

y Never repair or attempt to repair a defective headset

yourself. Contact your Sennheiser agent or the
Sennheiser Service Department.

y Only 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.

y Protect 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 in jet aircraft and 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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HME 26 headset

The HME 26 headset features dynamic, closed head­phones. The noise-compensating condenser microphone
ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy
environments. Designed for use in aircraft cockpits.

Features

y Lightweight
y Extremely comfortable to wear due to the patented

two-piece automatic headband and soft ear pads

y Peak level protection (switchable) safeguards you

from volume peaks above 110 dB

y “Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening
y Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left

or right-hand side

y Noise-compensating condenser microphone ensures

excellent speech transmission

y Single-sided cable, easy to exchange
y Volume control integrated in the cable (HME 26-V-K

only)

y ETSO approval C57a/C58a

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Delivery includes

y 1 HME 26 headset
y 1 cable clip
y 1 wind and pop screen
y 1 instruction manual
y 1 carry bag
y 1 EASA Form 1

Operation

Turning the microphone boom

The microphone boom can be rotated. 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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