Broadcast HMD 26-II HMDC 26-II HME 26-II HD 26 PRO Instruction manual
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions • • • • • • • Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. The product is capable of producing sound pressure levels exceeding 85 dB(A).
Important safety instructions Intended use Intended use includes : • having read and this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety instructions”. • using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. Improper use Improper use means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.
The 26-II headset series and the HD 26 PRO headphones The 26-II headset series and the HD 26 PRO headphones The HMD 26-II/HME 26-II/HMDC 26-II headsets and the HD 26 PRO headphones feature dynamic, closed headphones. The noise-compensating microphone of the HMD 26-II and HMDC 26-II 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.
Package contents • • • • Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or right-hand side Noise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures excellent speech transmission (HMD 26-II/HMDC 26-II) Omni-directional or cardioid condenser microphone with extremely linear frequency response (HME 26-II) Single-sided cable, easy to replace Package contents 1 HMD 26-II / HME 26-II / HMDC 26-II / HD 26 PRO 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen (except HD 26 PRO) 1 headband padding, large 1 instruction manual 4
Operation Operation Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated, allowing the microphone to be worn on the left or right-hand side of the head. Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically.
Operation Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of 2 cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Do not position the microphone directly in front of your mouth as it will pick up your breathing and plosive noises from your mouth. In addition, moisture can adversely affect the sound and performance of your microphone.
Operation Flipping away one ear cup The headset’s “flip-away” ear cup can be flipped backwards by approx. 45°, allowing for singled-sided listening. approx. 45° Connecting the HD 26 PRO headphones to the audio system 왘 If necessary, screw the screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug onto the 3.5 mm jack plug. 6.3 mm 3.
Operation Adjusting the volume on the audio system Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your audio system. 왘 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! 왘 Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure that you can hear critical environmental sounds.
Operation Switching ActiveGard on and off (HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO) ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks above 105 dB, which can be transmitted via the audio system or radio equipment. 왘 Slide the switch for the ActiveGard function to the desired position by using a pointed object: Position Function up ActiveGard is switched off (factory default setting). down ActiveGard is switched on.
Operation Control unit for HMDC 26-II in conjunction with cable -B-7 1 NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 2 LED 1 2 Switching NoiseGard on and off (HMDC 26-II) The NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 1 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. 왘 Set the NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 1 to the desired position: Position Function 10 ON NoiseGard™ is switched on. The LED 2 lights up, indicating the battery charge status.
Operation Powering NoiseGard via two (rechargeable) batteries 왘 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. 60 hours. With NoiseGard switched on, the LED 2 provides information on the remaining battery/ rechargeable battery capacity: LED 2 Meaning lights up yellow The battery capacity is sufficient.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the headset CAUTION Liquids can damage the product! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. 왘 Keep all liquids far away from the product. 왘 Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads annually. 왘 Grasp the edge of the ear pad and pull sharply.
Care and maintenance Replacing the headband paddings For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the headband paddings at least once annually. 왘 Pull the Ziploc type fastening strips of the old headband paddings apart. 왘 Put the new headband paddings around the headbands. 왘 Attach the new headband paddings by joining the fastenings strips. The tongue and groove of the fastening strips click into place.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the sound inlet basket 왘 Carefully pull the sound inlet basket from the capsule. 왘 Moisten a small brush (bristle brush or toothbrush) with isopropyl alcohol. 왘 Carefully brush off the sound inlet basket. 왘 Allow the sound inlet basket to air dry for approx. 1 hour so that the remaining isopropyl alcohol can evaporate. 왘 Reattach the sound inlet basket to the capsule so that it locks into place with an audible click.
Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset (see “Product variants“ on page 17). Accessories • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cable -6 Cable -7 Cable II-8 Cable -B-7 (HMDC 26-II) Cable -H-6 Cable II-X4F Cable II-X5 Cable II-X3K1 Cable II-X3K1-P48 (HME 26-II) Cable -H-X4F Cable -H-X5 Cable -H-X3K1 Hygiene pads HZH 26, white, 200 pairs Hygiene pads HZH 26, black, 200 pairs Cat. No. 500836 Cat. No. 502360 Cat. No. 505797 Cat. No. 502470 Cat.
Accessories and spare parts Spare parts • • • • • • • • • • • • Ear pads, leatherette, 1 pair Ear pads, leatherette, 100 pairs Ear pads, velour, 1 pair (not suitable for the HMDC 26-II) Headband padding, large Headband paddings, small, 1 pair Wind screen for BMD 424, small Wind screen for BMD 424, large Wind screen for BKE 4-2 Wind screen for BKE 4-4, small Wind screen for BKE 4-4, large Carry bag Cable clip HZC 8 for round cables • Cable clip HZC 9 for cable -B-7 • Cable clip HZC 11 for all twin cabl
Accessories and spare parts Product variants Model HD 26 PRO Cat. No.
Accessories and spare parts Cable and connector assignment Headset connector Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo right not assigned Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen Cable -6 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II) white orange brown green Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo right yellow red blue Screen not assigned Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen Cable -7*/II-8 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II) * steel wire cable 18 yellow red gray blue Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo rig
Accessories and spare parts Cable -H-6 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II) white orange brown green Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo right red blue Screen Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen Cable II-X4F/cable -H-X4F (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II) Solder side 1 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 Microphone Lo Microphone Hi Audio Lo Audio Hi Cable II-X5/cable -H-X5 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II) Solder side 3 2 1 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Microphone Lo Microphone Hi Audio Lo Audio Hi left Audio Hi right 19
Accessories and spare parts Cable -B-7 (steel wire cable, HMDC 26-II, battery-powered control unit) yellow red grey blue Audio Hi left Audio Hi right Audio Lo left Audio Lo right red blue Screen Microphone Hi Microphone Lo Screen Cable II-X3K1/cable -H-X3K1 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II) XLR-3 connector ¼" (6.
Accessories and spare parts Headphone cable 26 PRO/headphone connector Headphone connector 3.
Specifications Specifications HMD 26-II-600/-600S/-100 Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Max.
Specifications HMDC 26-II-600 Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Max.
Specifications HME 26-II-600/-100 Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Max. SPL THD Contact pressure Microphone Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Max.
Specifications HME 26-II-600(4)/-100(4)-P48* Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Max. SPL THD Contact pressure Microphone Type Transducer principle Frequency response Output voltage Max.
Specifications HD 26 PRO Headphones Transducer principle Ear coupling Frequency response Impedance Characteristic SPL Max. SPL THD Contact pressure General data Temperature range Weight without cable 26 dynamic, closed supra-aural 20 to 18,000 Hz 100 Ω stereo 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V ActiveGard switched on: 105 dB SPL at 1 kHz ActiveGard switched off: 128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW < 0.5% at 1 kHz approx. 3.9 N operation: -15°C to 55°C storage: -55°C to 70°C approx.
Manufacturer Declarations 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 website at www.sennheiser-aviation.com or www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity • EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) • RoHS Directive (2011/65/EC) The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.
Manufacturer Declarations FCC User Information: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device of the FCC Rules, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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