Sennheiser HME 43-3S, HME 43-3 User Manual

HME 43-3

HME 43-3S

Instruction manual

Safety instructions

y Please read this instruction manual carefully and

completely before using the headset.

y Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all

users at all times.

y Always include this instruction manual 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:
y having read this instruction manual especially the

chapter “Safety instructions”.

y using the headset within the operating conditions as

described in this instruction manual.

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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The HME 43-3/HME 43-3S headset

The HME 43-3/HME 46-3S headset features dynamic

headphones. The noise-compensating microphone
ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy
environments. Designed for air traffic control and other
communication purposes.

Features:

y Extremely lightweight
y Extremely comfortable to wear due to the patented

two-piece automatic headband and soft earpads

y ActiveGard™ safeguards you from the effects of an

acoustic burst

y Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or

right-hand side

y Noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent

speech transmission

Delivery includes

1 HME 43-3/HME 43-3S headset

1 cable clip
1 carry bag
2 foam earpads HME 43
1 foam earpad HME 43

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-3S

1 wind and pop screen
1 instruction manual

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Operation

Wearing the headset

왘 Adjust the length of the headband to fit your head

size or shape.

Note:

The earpads should exert a slight pressure on the ears.

왘 Holding the headset with two hands, carefully bend

the headband to adjust it to a snug but comfortable
fit.

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