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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 1 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10
PXC 450
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Manual
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 1 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Contents Safety instructions ...........................................................2 Included with delivery .....................................................4 PXC 450 Headphones .......................................................4 Control elements ...............................................................6 Commissioning ..................................................................7 Inserting and
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 2 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Safety instructions Read these Read these instructions carefully and completely instructions before using this device. carefully and Save the instructions for further use, so they are completely before using accessible to the user at all times. Always include this device. the operating instructions when giving this device to a third party. Do not use the headphones in environments requiring particular attention (
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 3 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Inappropriate use Inappropriate use includes if you use the headphones differently than described in the instructions, or do not maintain operating conditions. Safety instructions for battery and rechargeable battery use Batteries/rechargeable batteries can leak with abuse or improper use. In extreme cases, there is the risk of explosion or fire. Sennheiser therefore assumes no liability in cases of abuse or improper
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 4 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Included with delivery The following are delivered with the PXC 450: 1 PXC 450 headphones 1 Soft case 1 Audio adapter (6.3-mm stereo plug) 1 Inflight adapter (2 x 3.5-mm mono plug) 2 Micro batteries (AAA) 1 Operating instructions PXC 450 Headphones The PXC 450 is a closed, dynamic, ear-enclosing stereo headset with newest-generation active noise compensation (NoiseGard2.0) for use, for example, with inflight entertai
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 5 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 TalkThrough TalkThrough allows direct communication with your environment, even while wearing headphones. The NoiseGard2.0 and peak level protection remain active, and your hearing remains protected. NoiseGard 2.0 The active noise compensation, NoiseGard2.0, is based on the principle of deleting tones in the low frequency range (to 1 kHz) with inverse tones (phase- inverse tone). Tiny microphones record the ambient
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 6 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Control elements Headband VOLUME – button Normal/bypass sliding switch TalkThrough button Connection for audio cable LED (red/green) Audio cable VOLUME + button ON/OFF button Ear cushions Battery compartment Signal from LED display : LED Meaning red NoiseGard 2.0 is switched on (see page 11) green TalkThrough is switch on (see page 12) flashing Batteries or rechargeable bat
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 7 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Commissioning Inserting and replacing batteries For active noise compensation (NoiseGard function) you need a battery or rechargeable battery (AAA). Open battery compartment on the right ear cup. Remove the used battery. Insert the battery. Pay attention to the correct polarity while inserting (see left illustration). Close the battery compartment . The flap will audibly snap shut. Note: –Make sure tha
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 8 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Adjusting headband In order to achieve good sound transmission and noise damping, as well as the most comfort, adapt the headband to your head size. You can adjust the headband using the snap-in locking mechanism. Wear the headphones so that the headband runs across the middle of your head. Adjust the headphones so that –the ear cushion completely surrounds the ears, – you feel slight pressure around your ea
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 9 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Daily use Adjusting the volume Listening loud? - No! CAUTION! People like to listen more loudly with headphones than with speakers. Loud volumes for extended periods of time can lead to permanent hearing loss. Protect your hearing! Sennheiser head- phones also sound very good at low volumes. Use the VOLUME + button or the VOLUME – button , to adjust the volume. Note: The volume of the TalkThrough signal does
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 10 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Operation without a battery The PXC 450 can also be used like conventional headphones without batteries. This is appropriate if you do not have batteries, or if the battery is empty. To listen without batteries: Fold the left headphone cup as inward as possible, as indicated. Sliding switch is exposed. A A Push sliding switch into the “bypass“ setting B. Note: B – If the sliding switch is in the
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Switching NoiseGard on and off The following prerequisites must be fulfilled for active noise compensation, NoiseGard 2.0: a battery or rechargeable battery is inserted and the normal/bypass sliding switch is in the “normal“ position (see page 10). To switch on NoiseGard 2.0: Press the ON/OFF button approx. 1 second. The LED shines red. To switch off NoiseGard 2.0: Press the ON/OFF button approx.
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 12 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Switching TalkThrough function on and off The PXC 450 provides excellent damping of ambient noises. However, to enable you to be able to communicate with your environment unhindered while wearing the headphones, the PXC 450 has a TalkThrough function. The following prerequisites must be fulfilled for the TalkThrough function: a battery or rechargeable battery is inserted, NoiseGard is switched on and the normal/b
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 13 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Removing and connecting audio cable To use the headphones strictly to dampen noise, you can remove the audio cable (see illustration). To remove the audio cable: Pull the plug of the audio cable out of connection in the direction of the arrow. To reconnect the audio cable: Plug the plug of the audio cable into the connection in the direction of the arrow. 13
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 14 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Transporting headphones To transport the headphones with minimal space requirements, you can fold them in different ways: To fold the headphones as flat as possible: Turn the ear cups 90°, as illustrated. To transport the headphones as compactly as possible: Fold the ear cups inwards, as illustrated. To transport the headphones with as much protection
as possible: Turn the ear cups 90°. Pull out the right
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 15 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Accessories and replacement parts Parts no. Accessories/replacement part 517680 1 pair ear cushions incl. cover 517681 Connector cable Care and maintenance Fluids can destroy the electronics of the CAUTION! device! Fluids can penetrate the housing of the device and cause a short-circuit of the electronics. Only clean the device with a slightly damp cloth. Do not ever use solvent or cleanser. Clean the headphone
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 16 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Technical data Converter principle dynamic, closed Coupling to the ear circumaural Transmission range 8 – 28,000 Hz Rated impedance active/ passive 750/150 Ohm Sound pressure levels at 1 kHz and 1 volt 108 dB SPL Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0,1 % Cable plug 3.5-mm stereo plug Inflight adapter 2 x 3.5-mm mono plug Audio adapter 6.3-mm stereo plug Cable length 1.4 m Weight without cable and battery 275 g Voltage ba
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 17 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Manufacturer declaration Warrantee We provide a warrantee for the original Sennheiser product you purchased for 24 months. The warrantee begins on the date of purchase of the factory-new, unused products by the first end cus- tomer. Please retain receipt as proof of purchase. Without this proof, which the Sennheiser service partner will check, you will ge- nerally need to pay for repairs performed. The sales receipt
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 18 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 purchased the Sennheiser product as the end customer. The regula- tions of the UN purchasing law have no relevance. In cases of warrantee, send the device, including accessories and sa- les receipt to the service partner responsible for you. A current overview of all world-wide service partners for Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. is listed on the Internet at www.sennhei- ser.com . The customer is responsible for th
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PXC450_517600_0806_SP6.book Seite 20 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:26 10 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in China Publ. 08/07 517600/A02
