Sennheiser HME 26 User Manual

HME 26

Instruction manual

Safety instructions

y Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the headset.

yMake these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times.

yAlways include these instructions when passing the headset on to third parties.

yThe 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!

yNever repair or attempt to repair a defective headset yourself. Contact your Sennheiser agent or the Sennheiser Service Department.

yOnly 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.

yProtect 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

yLightweight

yExtremely comfortable to wear due to the patented two-piece automatic headband and soft ear pads

yPeak level protection (switchable) safeguards you from volume peaks above 110 dB

y“Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening

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

yNoise-compensating condenser microphone ensures excellent speech transmission

ySingle-sided cable, easy to exchange

yVolume control integrated in the cable (HME 26-V-K only)

yETSO approval C57a/C58a

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Delivery includes

y1 HME 26 headset

y1 cable clip

y1 wind and pop screen

y1 instruction manual

y1 carry bag

y1 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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