HME 95
Headset for
general aviation
Instruction manual
Contents
Thank you for choosing Sennheiser!
We have designed this product to give you reliable operation over
many years. Over 60 years of accumulated expertise in the design
and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have
made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field. Please take
a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you
to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to the fullest.
Important safety instructions ...................................................2
Delivery includes ..........................................................................3
The HME 95 headset ...................................................................4
Operating elements .....................................................................5
Preparing the headset for use ..................................................6
Connecting the headset ........................................................ 6
Connecting a mobile telephone .......................................... 6
Connecting an additional audio player .............................. 7
Adjusting the microphone sensitivity ............................... 8
Switching between mono and stereo mode ..................... 8
Using the headset .......................................................................9
Attaching the cable clip ........................................................ 9
Adjusting the headset .......................................................... 9
Adjusting the volume ........................................................ 10
Folding up the headset ............................................................ 11
Care and maintenance ............................................................. 12
Replacing the ear pads ...................................................... 12
Replacing the wind shield ................................................. 13
Specifications ............................................................................ 14
Manufacturer declarations ..................................................... 16
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Important safety instructions
• Please read these instructions carefully and completely
before using the headset.
• Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all
times. Always include these instructions when passing
the headset on to third parties.
• During flight operation, do not use the headset for
telephone calls.
• 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!
• Never repair or attempt to repair a defective headset
yourself. Contact your Sennheiser agent or the
Sennheiser Service Department.
• 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.
• Protect the headset from humidity. 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 these instructions, especially the chapter
“Important safety instructions” on page 2,
• using the headset within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
Improper use means using the headset other than as
described in these instructions, or under operating
conditions which differ from those described herein.
Delivery includes
Delivery of the HME 95 headset includes:
1 HME 95 headset
1 soft case
1 cable clip
2 MZW 46 wind and pop shields
1 audio-in cable for mobile telephones, length 0.6 m,
with two 2.5 mm jack plugs
1 audio-in cable for additional audio players, length 0.6 m,
with two 3.5 mm jack plugs
1 instruction manual
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The HME 95 headset
The HME 95 headset features closed, dynamic, circumaural
stereo headphones.
Features
• Outstanding transmission quality for clear
communications
• Good passive attenuation of ambient noise
• Foldable design for space-saving storage and
transportation
• Noise-compensating boom microphone ensures excellent
speech transmission
• Flexible microphone boom
• Separate left and right channel volume control
• Peak level protection safeguards your ears from volume
peaks above 110 dB
• Excellent comfort resulting from soft ear pads and
headband padding
• Audio-input facility for external audio sources, such as
mobile phones, MP3 players
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Operating elements
Headset
Microphone sensitivity control
Headset cable
Microphone boom
Earpads
Headband
Operating control integrated in the cable
Cable with microphone plug,
5.25 mm jack plug
Cable with headphone plug,
¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug
3.5 mm jack socket for connecting an
additional audio player (3-pin)
2.5 mm jack socket for connecting a
mobile telephone (3-pin)
Mono/stereo switch
Separate left and right channel slide
volume controls
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