Sennheiser MM 550-X User Manual

MM 550-X

Instruction manual

Contents

Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 2

MM 550-X ......................................................................................................... 4

Delivery includes ............................................................................................. 6

Product overview ............................................................................................ 8

Putting the MM 550-X into operation ......................................................... 9

Charging the battery pack ............................................................................ 9

Adjusting the headband .............................................................................11

Connecting the MM 550-X to the audio source ......................................12

Connecting the MM 550-X using the audio cable ..................................14

Switching the MM 550-X on/off ................................................................15

Using the MM 550-X .....................................................................................16

Adjusting the MM 550-X to the listening situation ...............................16

Changing the volume ...................................................................................17

Remote-controlling connected devices from the

MM 550-X .......................................................................................................18

Transporting the MM 550-X ........................................................................ 21

Cleaning and maintaining the MM 550-X ................................................. 22

If a problem occurs ... ...................................................................................23

Specifications ................................................................................................25

Valuable information on MM 550-X ........................................................... 26

SRS WOW HD .................................................................................................26

apt-X audio coding .......................................................................................27

Manufacturer Declarations ..........................................................................29

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Important safety instructions

왘 Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the

product.

왘 Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to

third parties.

왘 Do not use an obviously defective product.

Preventing damage to health and accidents

왘 Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods of time to prevent

hearing damage.

왘 Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94“ (10 cm) between the ear

cups and the cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator since the product generates permanent magnetic fields.

왘 Keep the product, accessory and packaging parts out of reach of chil-

dren and pets who could swallow smaller pieces.

왘 Do not use the product in an environment that requires your special

attention (e.g. in traffic).

Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions

왘 Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temper-

atures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid corrosion or deformation.

왘 Only clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.

왘 Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power. Remove the

battery pack if the product will not be used for extended periods of time.

왘 Only use the product in environments where wireless Bluetooth

mission is permitted.

왘 Only use attachments/accessories supplied or recommended by

Sennheiser.

Intended use

The MM 550-X is a wireless Bluetooth headset that works with mobile phones or other Bluetooth devices/Bluetooth compliant devices and allows for wireless music enjoyment or calls.

“Improper use” means using the product

• other than as described in this instruction manual,

• under operating conditions which differ from those described in this instruction manual.

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Important safety instructions

Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer battery pack

If abused or misused, the battery pack may leak. In extreme cases, it may even present an explosion or fire hazard.

•Heat generation

• Fire development

•Explosion

• Smoke or gas development

Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse.

Keep away from children. When not using the

product for extended periods of time, remove the battery pack from the product.

Immediately remove the battery pack from an obviously defective product.

Dispose of the battery pack at special collection points or return it to your specialist dealer.

Only charge the battery pack with the appropriate Sennheiser chargers.

Only charge the battery pack at ambient temperatures between 10°C/50°F and 40°C/104°F.

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

Only use battery packs recommended by Sennheiser.

Switch battery packpowered products off after use.

When not using the battery pack for extended periods of time, charge it regularly (about every 3months).

Do not heat above 70°C/ 158°F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire.

Do not continue to use a defective battery pack.

Store charged battery packs so that the terminals cannot contact each other – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.

Do not expose to moisture.

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MM 550-X

The MM 550-X is an accessory which allows for wireless music enjoyment when used with mobile phones or other Bluetooth devices/Bluetooth compliant devices. Its circumaural, closed design and the latest active noise compensation technology (NoiseGard) makes the MM 550-X especially suitable for use with in-flight entertainment systems. Due to its active and passive attenuation of ambient noise, it lets you enjoy music even in noisy environments.

Bluetooth

The MM 550-X complies with the Bluetooth 2.1 standard. Via its Bluetooth interface, it can be connected to a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. Bluetooth wireless technology allows the MM 550-X to communicate with your Bluetooth enabled device (e.g. mobile phone, MP3 player, PC or PDA) within a range of up to 10 meters.

SRS WOW HD

SRS WOW HD improves the dynamic audio performance of compressed and uncompressed audio by expanding the size of the audio image and creating a deep, rich bass response. The patented techniques in SRS WOW HD widen the horizontal sound field and raise the vertical sound image, retrieving information lost in the mixing process to create a more natural audio experience.

apt-X

With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as it was intended. Utilizing apt-X, Bluetooth technology can now offer wireless audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest quality wired connection.

From major public broadcasters to film production studios, apt-X is used throughout the world to transmit high quality digital audio from A to Z in real-time. It was developed to meet the exacting standards of musicians and audio engineers who love the exceptional dynamic range and high fidelity it provides.

Now available on selected consumer devices, the apt-X technology ensures that music lovers everywhere can stream the rich listening experience that only apt-X can deliver.

NoiseGard

The NoiseGard active noise compensation system is based on the principle of cancelling out sound using “anti-sound” (phase-inverted sound). Tiny microphones pick up low-frequency ambient noise (up to 1 kHz) near the ear. The NoiseGard electronics use this noise to generate a sound wave which is the exact opposite (IE: at the same level but polarity reversed – 180° out-of-phase), the effect being that the polarity reversed signal cancels most of the outside noise.

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TalkThrough

The MM 550-X has a TalkThrough function, which allows you to communicate with other people without having to remove the headset. When TalkThrough is activated, professional quality microphones mounted on the outside of the headset pick up all acoustic signals in the immediate vicinity. Annoying background noise is electronically filtered out, only allowing the voice of the other person to pass through the headset clearly.

Additional features

• Great for travel: comfortable, rugged and foldable headset construction

• Optional connection via audio cable for music enjoyment without Bluetooth technology

• Outstanding sound quality due to Duofol diaphragms

• Optimum protection against ambient noise due to active and passive noise attenuation

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Delivery includes

MM 550-X headset

BA 370 PX battery pack

USB charging cable

Mains unit with country adapters

Quick Guide

Safety Guide

MM 550-X

MM 500-X

Stereo audio cable (2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug)

Audio adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to ¼" (6.35 mm) jack plug)

In-flight adapter (3.5 mm jack socket to 3.5 mm double mono jack plug)

Transport case

MM 550-X MM 450-X MM 500-X MM 400-X

Quick start guide incl. CD ROM with detailed instruction manual as PDF

Safety guide

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MM 550-X Travel | MM 450-X Travel | MM 500-X | MM 400-X

In complience with:

MM 550-X TravelMM 450-X Travel MM 500-X MM 400-X

USA

FCC ID: DMOCBSSAB

IC: 2099D –

Canada

MMBTX

Europe

Australia/New Zealand

Singapore

CCAB09LP4110XX

Taiwan

R203WWJN000007

Japan

Russia

ME61

Korea

SE9 - xxxxxxxx

CMIIT ID:

China

xxxxxxxxxx

Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada/ Déclaration requise par la FCC et l’Industrie Canada

FCC Declaration of Conformity (Do C)

SENNHEISER

MM 550-X Travel, MM 450-X Travel,

Model No:

MM 500-X, MM 400-X

Sennheiser Electronic Corporation

We,

One Enterprise Drive • Old Lyme • CT 06371 • USA Tel: +1 (860) 434 9190, ext. 144 Fax: +1 (860) 434 1759

Safety Guide

declare the above device comply with the requirements of Feder al Co mmun ica tio ns Com mis si on.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undes ired ope ratio n.

Safety Guide

Responsible Party:John Falcon e

Manufacturer Declarations

A list of accessories can be found on the MM 550-X product page at www.sennheiser.com.

For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com >“Service & Support“.

Delivery includes

Overview of the pictograms

Meaning of the pictograms for pressing a button

Pictogram Meaning

Briefly press this button.

Keep this button pressed for 4 seconds.

4 s

Keep this button pressed until the desired setting is made or the desired action is completed.

Meaning of the pictograms for the flashing of the LED

Pictogram Meaning

This pictogram symbolizes a flashing.

This pictogram symbolizes an interruption.

This pictogram symbolizes an interval.

This pictogram symbolizes a continuous flashing.

Examples of some of the pictograms that are used throughout this instruction manual:

Pictogram Meaning

The LED flashes once every 3 seconds.

The LED flashes 3 times per second.

The LED flashes in a rhythmic sequence.

The LED flashes blue 3 times and then goes off.

The pictogram “i”

This note provides important information!

Notes marked with the pictogram “i” provide important information on the use of the headset.

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Product overview

쐊

쐎

쐆

쐃

쐅

쐇

쐋

쐏

쐄

쐂

Product overview

쐃 Headband 쐂 Bluetooth button

쐇 Microphone 쐆 Ear pad

쐋 NoiseGard button 쐊 Socket for charging cable

쐏 SRS button 쐎 Battery pack compartment

쐄 Socket for audio cable 쐅 Microphone

Operating panel

1 LED

2 Fast-forward button 5 Master button

3 Volume button 6 Volume button

4 Rewind button

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Putting the MM 550-X into operation

왘 Before using the MM 550-X for the first time, remove the protection

strip from the battery pack.

Charging the battery pack

왘 Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it for at least

3 hours. The battery pack can also be charged inside the headset during operation.

When charging the battery pack, the LED 쐈 on the battery pack lights up red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED 쐈 on the battery pack lights up green.

쐈

When the battery pack is almost flat, the LED 1 flashes red. You hear a short, descending acknowledgement tone.

The operating time of the battery pack depends on the device settings, the listening situation and the audio sources used. The operating time will be reduced if you use SRS WOW HD.

Type of use Operating time

NoiseGard and Bluetooth technology 8 hours

NoiseGard without Bluetooth technology 20 hours

Bluetooth technology without NoiseGard 10 hours

Remove the battery pack if the headset will not be used for extended periods of time.

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