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HMD 46
HME 46
HME 46-3S
Instruction manual
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Safety instructions • Please read this instruction manual carefully and com- pletely before using the headset. • Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. • Always include this instruction manual 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 during the working day. Exposure to sounds of hi
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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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HMD 46 / HME 46 / HME 46-3S The HMD 46 / HME 46 / HME 46-3S headset features dynamic, open headphones. The noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for air traffic control, intercom systems and other communication purposes. Features • Extremely lightweight • Extremely comfortable to wear due to the patented two-piece automatic headband and soft ear pads • ActiveGard™ safeguards you from the effects of an acoustic burst (except HMD 4
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Operation Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Flipping away one ear cup The headset features a “flip-away” ear cup for single- sided listening. 4
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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 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated. This allows the headset to be worn with the microphone boom posi- tioned on either the left or right-hand side of the head. 5
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Adjusting 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 sounds such as warning alarms. Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your audio system. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity The microphone se
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Care and maintenance Cleaning the headset CAUTION! Liquids can damage the product! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the elec- tronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. Keep all liquids far away from the product. Before cleaning, pull out the plugs of the product from the connections in the aircraft. Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the b
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Accessories and spare parts By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see “Product variants” on page 10). Accessories • Cable -6 Cat. No. 500836 • Cable -7 Cat. No. 502360 • Cable -H-6 Cat. No. 502533 • Cable -H-6-1 Cat. No. 502832 • Cable -L Cat. No. 502365 • Cable -PTT-6 Cat. No. 500844 • Cable -PTT-6-1 Cat. No. 502418 • Cable -PTT-H-PJ7-10 Cat. No. 504019 • Cable -PTT-H-PJ7-15 Cat. No. 504021 • Cable -PTT-H-PJ7-25 Cat. No. 504023 • Cable -PTT-L Cat. No. 500845 • Cable -PTT-
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Spare parts • Headband padding, 1 pair • Ear pads, 1 pair • Ear pads, 100 pairs • Wind and pop screen for BKE 46, 1 item • Wind and pop screen for BKE 46, any number of items • Wind and pop screen for BMD 46, any number of items • Cable clip HZC 08 • Cable clip HZC 09 Cable clips HZC 08 HZC 09 (for round cables) (for flat cables) 9
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Product variants Variant Single-sided (Cat. No.) Description round cable HMD 46-3 – (500849) Headsets with HMD 46-31 – dynamic micro- (502483) phone HMD 46-3-6 with open ends, (500466) length 1.85 m HME 46-3 – (500857) HME 46-31 – (502484) HME 46-3-6 with open ends, (500467) length 1.85 mm HME 46-3PTT-6 with PTT button and (500468) open ends, Headsets with con- length 1.85 m denser microphone HME 46-3PTT-LA with LEMO connector (502172) FHG.2B.310.CLAD52Z, length 2.30 m HME 46-ATC with LEMO
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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 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 approx. 1.85 m Screen Screen Cable -7 (steel wire cable) yellow Audio Hi left red Audio Hi right gray Audio Lo left blue Audio Lo rig
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Cable -H-6 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo stretched approx. 3 m Screen Screen Cable -H-6-1 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo stretched approx. 3 m Screen Screen Cable -L Solder side 1 Audio Hi right 2 Audio Lo right 3 not assigned 2 3 4 Screen 49 1 5 Audio Hi left 8 6 Audio Lo left 10 5 7 Microphone Hi 7 6 a
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Cable -PTT-6 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow PTT approx. 1.5 m approx. 0.3 m black PTT red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo approx. 1.85 m Screen Screen Cable -PTT-6-1 white Audio Hi left orange Audio Hi right brown Audio Lo left green Audio Lo right yellow PTT approx. 0.8 m approx. 1 m black PTT red Microphone Hi blue Microphone Lo approx. 1.85 m Screen Screen Cable -3PTT-L Solder side 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Lo left 3 PTT 2 3 4
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Cable -3PTT-LA Solder side 1 Audio Hi right 2 Audio Lo right 3 PTT 6 7 4 PTT / screen/ bridge to pin 9 10 9 8 5 5 Audio Hi left 6 Audio Lo left 4 1 7 Microphone Hi 3 2 approx. 2.3 m 8 Microphone Lo 9 Bridge to pin 4 / PTT / screen 10 75-Ω resistor between pin 4 and 10 / screen Cable -D-3PTT-M Solder side 1 Audio Hi 2 Audio Lo 3 Microphone Hi 8 6 7 4 not assigned 5 3 5 not assigned 4 2 1 6 PTT approx. 2.45 m 7 PTT / screen 8 Microphone Lo Cable -DCN Solde
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Cable -PTT-H-PJ7-xx xx = 10 / 15 / 25 2 switch position1 INTERNATIONAL ATC CANADIAN ATC 1 3 5 stretched approx. 3.0 / 4.5 / 7.6 m approx. 1.1 m 2 4 6 stretched approx. 10 / 15 / 25 ft. approx. 3.6 ft. Connectors CANADIAN ATC INTERNATIONAL ATC pin alignment Switch position = 1 Switch position = 2 1 Audio + Mic + 2 Audio – Mic – 3 Mic + PTT + 4 Mic – PTT – / Screen 5 PTT + Audio + 6 PTT – / Screen Audio – 15
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Specifications HMD 46-3 and HMD 46-31 Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, open Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–14,000 Hz Impedance 300 Characteristic SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW, mono 95 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V HMD 46-3: 83 dB SPL HMD 46-31: 103 dB SPL THD (350–3,000 Hz) < 1% at 95 dB SPL Contact pressure approx. 3 N Microphone Type BMD 46-413 Transducer principle dynamic, noise-compensating Frequency response 100–12,000 Hz Output voltage 0.5 mV/Pa Impedance 200 General data Ambie
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HME 46-3, HME 46-31 and HME 46-3S Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, open Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–14,000 Hz Impedance 300 Characteristic SPL HME 46-3/HME 46-31: 95 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW, mono HME 46-3S: 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V HME 46-3: 83 dB SPL HME 46-31: 103 dB SPL HME 46-3S: 97 dB SPL THD (350–3,000 Hz) HME 46-3/HME 46-31: < 1% at 95 dB SPL HME 46-3S: < 1% at 98 dB SPL Contact pressure approx. 3 N Microphone Type BKE 46 Transducer principle pre-polarized con
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HME 46-DCN Headphones Transducer principle dynamic, open Ear coupling supra-aural Frequency response 20–14,000 Hz Impedance 300 Characteristic SPL 95 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW, mono 103 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V Max. SPL > 125 dB SPL at 1 kHz THD (350–3,000 Hz) < 1 % at 110 dB SPL Contact pressure approx. 3 N Microphone Type BKE DCN Transducer principle pre-polarized condenser microphone Pick-up pattern cardioid Frequency response 100–15.000 Hz Output voltage 10 mV/Pa Impedance min. 2 k Supply volta
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Manufacturer declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements • RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) CE Declaration of Conformity • EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com. In compliance with: Europe EMC EN 55103-1/-2 China 19
