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Broadcast
HMD 26
HMDC 26
HME 26
Instruction manual
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 1 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 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. 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
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 2 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Intended use of the headset Intended use includes: • having read this instruction manual especially the chapter “Safety instructions”. • using the headset 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. 2
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 3 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 The HMD26/HMe26/HMDC26 headsets feature dynamic, closed headphones. The noise-compensating microphone of the HMD26 and HMEC26 ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. The headsets have been designed for broadcast use, e.g. for outdoor broadcast or broadcast van applications. The HMDC 26 features NoiseGard™ active noise compensation. The HME 26 is fitted with an omni-directional
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 4 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Delivery includes 1 HMD 26 / HME 26 / HMDC 26 headset 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen 1 instruction manual Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated by 180°. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head. 4
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 5 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Switching the microphone transmission off If, during turning, the microphone boom is in the middle position (90°), the microphone transmission will be switched off in order to prevent disturbing noise. Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. 5
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 6 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the micro- phone is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of approx. 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a “flip-away” earcup for single- sided listening. 6
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 7 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Adjusting the volume directly on the audio system Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your audio system. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system. CAUTION! Hearing damage due to high volumes! This headset is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Higher volumes or longer durations can damage your hearing! Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure that you can hear critical environmental sounds
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 8 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Operating control for HMDC 26 in conjunction with cable -B-6 Operating control NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch LED Switching NoiseGard™ on/off The NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch allows you to switch the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation on or off. With NoiseGard™ switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional headset. Set the NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch to the desired position: ON: NoiseGard™ is switched on. The LED
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 9 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Powering NoiseGard™ via two (rechargeable) batteries Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries (IEC LR 6) or two 1.2 V AA rechargeable batteries (IEC LR 6). Observe correct polarity when inserting the batteries. The operating time with batteries/rechargeable batteries is approx. 100 hours. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 8), the LED provides information on the remaining battery/ rechargeable battery capacity. LED light
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 10 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to time. If the headset is very dirty, use a cloth dampened with mild, soapy water. Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. Danger of short-circuit due to the ingress of CAUTION! water! Water entering the housing of the headset can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Replacing the earpads For reasons of h
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 11 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Accessories and spare parts By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see “Product variants” on page 13). Cable -6 Cat. No. 500836 Cable -7 Cat. No. 502360 Cable -B-6 (HMDC) Cat. No. 502470 Cable -H-6 Cat. No. 502533 Cable -X4F Cat. No. 502461 Cable -X5 Cat. No. 502462 Cable -X3K1 Cat. No. 502459 Cable -X3K1-P48 (HME) Cat. No. 502460 Cable -H-X4F Cat. No. 502457 Cable -H-X5 Cat. No. 502458 Cable -
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 12 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Cable clip MZQ 2002 Cat. No. 044740 Cable clip HZC 08 Cat. No. 525787 Cable clips HZC 08 MZQ 2002 (for round cable only) (for round or flat cable) 12
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 13 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Product variants Variant Description Cable, length 2 m (Cat. No.) (Part Number) HMD 26-600* 600 Ω per system, – (502463) dynamic microphone (026-EA) HMD 26-600-X3K1 600 Ω per system, Steel wire cable with (502466) dynamic microphone XLR-3 connector and (026-EA-999-0E36) ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug HMD 26-600-7 600 Ω per system, Steel wire cable with (502464) dynamic microphone open ends (026-EA-999-0C32) HMD 26-600S* 600 Ω, singl
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 14 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Cable and connector assignment Headset connector Lato saldato white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow not assigned red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo Screen Screen Cable -6 (HMD/HME) white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow not assigned red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo Screen Screen Cable -7 (steel wire cable, HMD/HME) y
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 15 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Cable -H-6 (HMD/HME) white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo Screen Screen Cable -X4F/cable -H-X4F (HMD/HME) Solder side 1 Microphone Lo 1 2 Microphone Hi 4 3 Audio Lo 2 3 4 Audio Hi Cable -X5/cable -H-X5 (HMD/HME) Solder side 1 Microphone Lo 3 2 Microphone Hi 2 4 3 Audio Lo 5 1 4 Audio Hi left 5 Audio Hi right 15
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 16 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Cable -X3K1/cable - H-X3K1 (HMD/HME) XLR-3 connector ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 1 2 3 12 3 Solder side Solder side 1 Screen 1 Audio Hi left 2 Microphone Hi 2 Audio Hi right 3 Microphone Lo 3 Audio Lo Cable -X3K1-P48 (HME*) XLR-3 connector ¼" (6.3 mm) jack plug 3 1 2 12 3 Solder side Solder side 1 Ground/screen 1 Audio Hi left 2 2 Audio Hi right Microphone Hi/48 VDC 3 Microphone Lo/48 VDC 3 Audio Lo *Together with the cable -X3K1-
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 17 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Specifications HMD 26-600/-100 Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, closed Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–18,000 Hz Impedance HMD 26-600 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo HMD 26-600S 600 Ω mono HMD 26-100 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo Characteristic SPL 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW HMD 26-600/-600S 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V HMD 26-100 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V (ActiveGard switched off) Max. SPL 105 dB SPL at 1 kH
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 18 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Specifications HME 26-600/-100 Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, closed Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–18,000 Hz Impedance HME 26-600 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo HME 26-600S 600 Ω mono HME 26-100 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo Characteristic SPL 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW HME 26-600/-600S 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V HME 26-100 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V (ActiveGard switched off) Max. SPL 105 dB SPL at 1 kH
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Book_523984_1208_SP7.book Seite 19 Montag, 5. Januar 2009 10:09 10 Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 2 years on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EU. The declaration is available at www.sennhe
