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... off after use the headset for making phone calls or listening to music. ̈ With the NoiseGardTM noise compensation switched on the Internet at www.sennheiser-aviation.com or www.sennheiser.com. During flight operation, do not use to conserve battery power. Before operating any aircraft, make sure that, with HMEC 26-2 | 1 Important safety information...
... off after use the headset for making phone calls or listening to music. ̈ With the NoiseGardTM noise compensation switched on the Internet at www.sennheiser-aviation.com or www.sennheiser.com. During flight operation, do not use to conserve battery power. Before operating any aircraft, make sure that, with HMEC 26-2 | 1 Important safety information...
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...; Noise-compensating condenser microphone ensures excellent speech transmission • Single-sided cable, easy to replace 4 | HMEC 26-2 Features • NoiseGard™ active noise compensation reduces ambient noise by up to the patented two- The HMEC 26-2 headset The HMEC 26-2 headset The HMEC 26-2 headset with NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation features dynamic, closed headphones. Designed for use in noisy...
...; Noise-compensating condenser microphone ensures excellent speech transmission • Single-sided cable, easy to replace 4 | HMEC 26-2 Features • NoiseGard™ active noise compensation reduces ambient noise by up to the patented two- The HMEC 26-2 headset The HMEC 26-2 headset The HMEC 26-2 headset with NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation features dynamic, closed headphones. Designed for use in noisy...
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... supply system (on suitably equipped aircraft) or batteries/rechargeable batteries • "Auto shut-off" extends battery life • TalkThrough function (HMEC 26-2-T only) • ETSO approval C139 • 5 year warranty Package contents 1 HMEC 26-2 headset 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen 1 pair of hygiene pads 1 audio cable with 2.5 mm jack plugs* 1 audio cable with 3.5 mm...
... supply system (on suitably equipped aircraft) or batteries/rechargeable batteries • "Auto shut-off" extends battery life • TalkThrough function (HMEC 26-2-T only) • ETSO approval C139 • 5 year warranty Package contents 1 HMEC 26-2 headset 1 cable clip 1 wind and pop screen 1 pair of hygiene pads 1 audio cable with 2.5 mm jack plugs* 1 audio cable with 3.5 mm...
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Operation Operation Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a "flip-away" earcup for single-sided listening. 6 | HMEC 26-2
Operation Operation Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically. Flipping away one earcup The headset features a "flip-away" earcup for single-sided listening. 6 | HMEC 26-2
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Operation Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the head. Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the mouth. This allows the headset to be rotated. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Maintain a distance of 2 cm between microphone and mouth. HMEC 26-2 | 7
Operation Positioning the microphone Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the head. Turning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the left or right-hand side of the mouth. This allows the headset to be rotated. Always use the supplied wind and pop screen. Maintain a distance of 2 cm between microphone and mouth. HMEC 26-2 | 7
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... capable of the arrow to change the microphone sensitivity. + - 8 | HMEC 26-2 Adjust the volume directly on the audio system Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure that you can damage your audio system. Higher volumes ...
... capable of the arrow to change the microphone sensitivity. + - 8 | HMEC 26-2 Adjust the volume directly on the audio system Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure that you can damage your audio system. Higher volumes ...
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The control units of the HMEC 26-2 The control units of the HMEC 26-2 Control unit I 1 Volume controls 2 LED 3 NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 4 Mono/stereo switch k/kk 5 BOOM switch L/R 6 3.5 mm jack socket 7 Battery compartment 8 2.5 mm jack socket Headset with control unit I Cable -BV-K-2 Cable -B-K-2 Cable -B-KP-2 Cable -B-CP-2 Cable -V-KX-2 Operating element 12345678 HMEC 26-2 | 9
The control units of the HMEC 26-2 The control units of the HMEC 26-2 Control unit I 1 Volume controls 2 LED 3 NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 4 Mono/stereo switch k/kk 5 BOOM switch L/R 6 3.5 mm jack socket 7 Battery compartment 8 2.5 mm jack socket Headset with control unit I Cable -BV-K-2 Cable -B-K-2 Cable -B-KP-2 Cable -B-CP-2 Cable -V-KX-2 Operating element 12345678 HMEC 26-2 | 9
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The control units of the HMEC 26-2 Control unit II 2 LED 3 NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch Headset with control unit II Cable -CP Cable -CP-2 Cable -KP Cable -KP-2 Cable -NP Cable -RP-2 Cable -DP-2 Operating element 12345678 10 | HMEC 26-2
The control units of the HMEC 26-2 Control unit II 2 LED 3 NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch Headset with control unit II Cable -CP Cable -CP-2 Cable -KP Cable -KP-2 Cable -NP Cable -RP-2 Cable -DP-2 Operating element 12345678 10 | HMEC 26-2
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...HMEC 26-2 | 11 The LED 2 is switched off. OFF NoiseGard™ is off. The LED 2 lights up, indicating the battery charge status (see page 13) or power supply via the aircraft DC power supply system. With NoiseGard™ switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional headset.... ̈ Set the NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 3 to switch the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation on . Using the headset Using the headset Switching NoiseGard™ on/off The NoiseGard™...
...HMEC 26-2 | 11 The LED 2 is switched off. OFF NoiseGard™ is off. The LED 2 lights up, indicating the battery charge status (see page 13) or power supply via the aircraft DC power supply system. With NoiseGard™ switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional headset.... ̈ Set the NoiseGard™ ON/OFF switch 3 to switch the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation on . Using the headset Using the headset Switching NoiseGard™ on/off The NoiseGard™...
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This headset is rotated to permit left or right side microphone orientation, the BOOM switch allows you to switch between mono (k) and stereo (kk) mode, depending on ... "L" of the BOOM switch 5 corresponds to the position of the mouth. To move the BOOM switch, use a pointed tool. 12 | HMEC 26-2 CAUTION Hearing damage due to high volumes! Using the headset Adjusting the volume The two slide volume controls 1 allow you can damage your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to a medium level.
This headset is rotated to permit left or right side microphone orientation, the BOOM switch allows you to switch between mono (k) and stereo (kk) mode, depending on ... "L" of the BOOM switch 5 corresponds to the position of the mouth. To move the BOOM switch, use a pointed tool. 12 | HMEC 26-2 CAUTION Hearing damage due to high volumes! Using the headset Adjusting the volume The two slide volume controls 1 allow you can damage your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to a medium level.
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...saving "auto shut-off" function automatically switches the NoiseGard™ electronics off . You can activate "auto shutoff" as follows: HMEC 26-2 | 13 The operating time with the function deactivated. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 11), the LED 2 provides.../rechargeable battery capacity: LED 2 Meaning lights up red The batteries are switched off when the headset is delivered ex-works with batteries/rechargeable batteries is sufficient. Using the headset Powering NoiseGard™ via two (rechargeable) batteries ̈ Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries...
...saving "auto shut-off" function automatically switches the NoiseGard™ electronics off . You can activate "auto shutoff" as follows: HMEC 26-2 | 13 The operating time with the function deactivated. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 11), the LED 2 provides.../rechargeable battery capacity: LED 2 Meaning lights up red The batteries are switched off when the headset is delivered ex-works with batteries/rechargeable batteries is sufficient. Using the headset Powering NoiseGard™ via two (rechargeable) batteries ̈ Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries...
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... the button again to switch TalkThrough off (HMEC 26-2-T only) The headset provides excellent attenuation of the other person to pass through the headset. ̈ Press the button A to switch the TalkThrough function on. With TalkThrough switched on /off . 14 | HMEC 26-2 Switching the TalkThrough function on , a ... noise is filtered out, only allowing the voice of ambient noise. Using the headset ̈ Set the switch to communicate undisturbed with your surroundings while wearing the headset, the HMEC 26-2-T features a TalkThrough function. In order to allow you to the position ASO....
... the button again to switch TalkThrough off (HMEC 26-2-T only) The headset provides excellent attenuation of the other person to pass through the headset. ̈ Press the button A to switch the TalkThrough function on. With TalkThrough switched on /off . 14 | HMEC 26-2 Switching the TalkThrough function on , a ... noise is filtered out, only allowing the voice of ambient noise. Using the headset ̈ Set the switch to communicate undisturbed with your surroundings while wearing the headset, the HMEC 26-2-T features a TalkThrough function. In order to allow you to the position ASO....
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Connecting a mobile telephone The 2.5 mm jack socket 8 allows you to reduced attention! HMEC 26-2 | 15 A suitable adapter for telephone calls! For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be switched on and the microphone connector must be ... a mobile telephone. Making telephone calls or operating the mobile telephone limits your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for your specialist retailer. Using the headset 9 < A TalkThrough can only be connected to the aircraft radio/audio.
Connecting a mobile telephone The 2.5 mm jack socket 8 allows you to reduced attention! HMEC 26-2 | 15 A suitable adapter for telephone calls! For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be switched on and the microphone connector must be ... a mobile telephone. Making telephone calls or operating the mobile telephone limits your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for your specialist retailer. Using the headset 9 < A TalkThrough can only be connected to the aircraft radio/audio.
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... reduced attention! CAUTION Danger of the mobile telephone via the headset's control unit. ̈ Operate your mobile telephone as usual and observe the instructions of compatible mobile telephones is available on our website at www.sennheiser.com. Connecting an additional audio player The 3.5 mm jack ... the headset ̈ Connect the audio cable to the 2.5 mm jack socket 8 on the control unit I and to the corresponding jack socket on your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for listening to additional audio sources! 16 | HMEC 26-2
... reduced attention! CAUTION Danger of the mobile telephone via the headset's control unit. ̈ Operate your mobile telephone as usual and observe the instructions of compatible mobile telephones is available on our website at www.sennheiser.com. Connecting an additional audio player The 3.5 mm jack ... the headset ̈ Connect the audio cable to the 2.5 mm jack socket 8 on the control unit I and to the corresponding jack socket on your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for listening to additional audio sources! 16 | HMEC 26-2
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HMEC 26-2 | 17 Higher volumes or longer durations can hear critical sounds such as warning alarms. ̈ Connect the audio cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket 6 on ... belt clip allows you to attach the control unit to the seat belt so that you . ̈ Make sure not to high volumes! Using the headset CAUTION Hearing damage due to squeeze any connection cable. This...
HMEC 26-2 | 17 Higher volumes or longer durations can hear critical sounds such as warning alarms. ̈ Connect the audio cable to the 3.5 mm jack socket 6 on ... belt clip allows you to attach the control unit to the seat belt so that you . ̈ Make sure not to high volumes! Using the headset CAUTION Hearing damage due to squeeze any connection cable. This...
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Using the headset Attaching the cable clip The cable clip allows you to attach the headphone cable to your clothing so that the cable doesn't hinder or distract you. ̈ Loop the cable through the clip so that the headphone cable doesn't hinder you. 18 | HMEC 26-2
Using the headset Attaching the cable clip The cable clip allows you to attach the headphone cable to your clothing so that the cable doesn't hinder or distract you. ̈ Loop the cable through the clip so that the headphone cable doesn't hinder you. 18 | HMEC 26-2
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Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the headset CAUTION Liquids can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads ... of the ear pad and pull sharply. ̈ Attach the new ear pad to clean the product. Liquids entering the product can damage the product! HMEC 26-2 | 19 Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. ̈ Keep all liquids far away from the connections in the aircraft. ̈...
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the headset CAUTION Liquids can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads ... of the ear pad and pull sharply. ̈ Attach the new ear pad to clean the product. Liquids entering the product can damage the product! HMEC 26-2 | 19 Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. ̈ Keep all liquids far away from the connections in the aircraft. ̈...
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... • Hygiene pads HZH 26, black, 200 pairs Cat. No. 502595 Cat. No. 505685 Cat. No. 505686 Cat. Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts By changing the cables, you can simply retrofit different control units (see page 9 and 10) or connectors (see page 23) to your headset. No. 505689 Cat.... No. 500855 Cat. No. 505683 Cat. No. 504062 HMEC 26-2 | 21 No. 505688 Cat.
... • Hygiene pads HZH 26, black, 200 pairs Cat. No. 502595 Cat. No. 505685 Cat. No. 505686 Cat. Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts By changing the cables, you can simply retrofit different control units (see page 9 and 10) or connectors (see page 23) to your headset. No. 505689 Cat.... No. 500855 Cat. No. 505683 Cat. No. 504062 HMEC 26-2 | 21 No. 505688 Cat.