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... you , as the pilot, operate your connected device using the headset, this can limit your attention. Preventing health problems and accidents ̈ Always maintain a distance of at www.sennheiser-aviation.com or www.sennheiser.com. Before operating any aircraft, make sure that, with HMEC 26-2 | 1 Remove the rechargeable batteries if the product will not be...
... you , as the pilot, operate your connected device using the headset, this can limit your attention. Preventing health problems and accidents ̈ Always maintain a distance of at www.sennheiser-aviation.com or www.sennheiser.com. Before operating any aircraft, make sure that, with HMEC 26-2 | 1 Remove the rechargeable batteries if the product will not be...
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...even in aircraft cockpits. consequently the radio volume can be decreased • Lightweight • Extremely comfortable to wear due to replace 4 | HMEC 26-2 piece automatic headband and soft ear pads • Peak level protection (cannot be switched off) safeguards you from volume peaks above 110 dB ...™ active noise compensation reduces ambient noise by up to 18 dB - Designed for use in noisy environments. 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.
...even in aircraft cockpits. consequently the radio volume can be decreased • Lightweight • Extremely comfortable to wear due to replace 4 | HMEC 26-2 piece automatic headband and soft ear pads • Peak level protection (cannot be switched off) safeguards you from volume peaks above 110 dB ...™ active noise compensation reduces ambient noise by up to 18 dB - Designed for use in noisy environments. 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.
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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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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 Operation Operation Putting on the headset When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece headband adjusts automatically.
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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 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.
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Make sure that you can damage your audio system. 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. Higher volumes or longer durations can hear critical sounds... such as warning alarms. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity Turn a small screwdriver in the direction of producing high sound pressure levels. This headset is capable of the arrow to high volumes! Operation Adjusting the volume directly on the audio system. CAUTION Hearing damage due to change the ...
Make sure that you can damage your audio system. 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. Higher volumes or longer durations can hear critical sounds... such as warning alarms. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity Turn a small screwdriver in the direction of producing high sound pressure levels. This headset is capable of the arrow to high volumes! Operation Adjusting the volume directly on the audio system. CAUTION Hearing damage due to change the ...
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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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... Function ON NoiseGard™ is switched off . The LED 2 is off . OFF NoiseGard™ is switched on or off. HMEC 26-2 | 11 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 . The LED...
... Function ON NoiseGard™ is switched off . The LED 2 is off . OFF NoiseGard™ is switched on or off. HMEC 26-2 | 11 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 . The LED...
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...move the BOOM switch, use a pointed tool. 12 | HMEC 26-2 When the microphone boom is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Changing the left or right side of the volume controls and any stereo audio signals. Using the headset Adjusting the volume The two slide volume controls 1 allow you... or right side microphone orientation, the BOOM switch allows you to correctly assign the audio channels (L/R) to the appropriate headphone sides. This headset is rotated to permit left and right channel separately. Make sure that you can damage your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to high ...
...move the BOOM switch, use a pointed tool. 12 | HMEC 26-2 When the microphone boom is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Changing the left or right side of the volume controls and any stereo audio signals. Using the headset Adjusting the volume The two slide volume controls 1 allow you... or right side microphone orientation, the BOOM switch allows you to correctly assign the audio channels (L/R) to the appropriate headphone sides. This headset is rotated to permit left and right channel separately. Make sure that you can damage your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to high ...
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... The battery-saving "auto shut-off" function automatically switches the NoiseGard™ electronics off . You can activate "auto shutoff" as follows: HMEC 26-2 | 13 Using the headset 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). Replace the batteries. The headset is disconnected from the audio system or when the aircraft avionics are flat. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 11), the LED 2 ...
... The battery-saving "auto shut-off" function automatically switches the NoiseGard™ electronics off . You can activate "auto shutoff" as follows: HMEC 26-2 | 13 Using the headset 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). Replace the batteries. The headset is disconnected from the audio system or when the aircraft avionics are flat. With NoiseGard™ switched on (see page 11), the LED 2 ...
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...only allowing the voice of ambient noise. Press 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 , a separate microphone... 9 picks up . 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. With TalkThrough switched on . The LED < lights up acoustic ...
...only allowing the voice of ambient noise. Press 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 , a separate microphone... 9 picks up . 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. With TalkThrough switched on . The LED < lights up acoustic ...
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...of accident due to connect a mobile telephone. Using the headset 9 < A TalkThrough can only be connected to the aircraft radio/audio. For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be switched on . HMEC 26-2 | 15 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 mobile telephone with 2.5 mm jack socket is...
...of accident due to connect a mobile telephone. Using the headset 9 < A TalkThrough can only be connected to the aircraft radio/audio. For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be switched on . HMEC 26-2 | 15 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 mobile telephone with 2.5 mm jack socket is...
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... due to additional audio sources! 16 | HMEC 26-2 For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be controlled via the headset's control unit. CAUTION Danger of the mobile telephone cannot be switched on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The latest list of the manufacturer.... Listening to music or operating an audio device limits your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for listening to reduced attention! Connecting...
... due to additional audio sources! 16 | HMEC 26-2 For this purpose, the NoiseGard™ active noise compensation must be controlled via the headset's control unit. CAUTION Danger of the mobile telephone cannot be switched on our website at www.sennheiser.com. The latest list of the manufacturer.... Listening to music or operating an audio device limits your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for listening to reduced attention! Connecting...
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This headset is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Attaching the belt clip The belt clip allows you to attach the control unit to the seat ... to the 3.5 mm jack socket 6 on the control unit I and to the corresponding jack socket on your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to high volumes! HMEC 26-2 | 17 Using the headset CAUTION Hearing damage due to a medium level.
This headset is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Attaching the belt clip The belt clip allows you to attach the control unit to the seat ... to the 3.5 mm jack socket 6 on the control unit I and to the corresponding jack socket on your hearing! ̈ Set the volume to high volumes! HMEC 26-2 | 17 Using the headset CAUTION Hearing damage due to a medium level.
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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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... the ear pads annually. ̈ Grasp the edge of the ear pad and pull sharply. ̈ Attach the new ear pad to clean the product. HMEC 26-2 | 19 Solvents or cleansing agents can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Liquids entering the product can damage the surface of the product..., pull out the plugs of the product. ̈ Keep all 12 latches lock into place. Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the headset CAUTION Liquids can damage the product!
... the ear pads annually. ̈ Grasp the edge of the ear pad and pull sharply. ̈ Attach the new ear pad to clean the product. HMEC 26-2 | 19 Solvents or cleansing agents can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Liquids entering the product can damage the surface of the product..., pull out the plugs of the product. ̈ Keep all 12 latches lock into place. Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the headset CAUTION Liquids can damage the product!
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...; Cable -B-K-2 • Cable -B-KP-2 • Cable -B-CP-2 • Cable -V-KX-2 • Hygiene pads HZH 26, white, 200 pairs • Hygiene pads HZH 26, black, 200 pairs Cat. No. 505686 Cat. No. 505687 Cat. No. 505685 Cat. No. 504062 HMEC 26-2 | 21 No. 502595 Cat. No. 505682 Cat. No. 500842 Cat. No. 505688 Cat. No... 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. 505690 Cat. No. 500855 Cat.
...; Cable -B-K-2 • Cable -B-KP-2 • Cable -B-CP-2 • Cable -V-KX-2 • Hygiene pads HZH 26, white, 200 pairs • Hygiene pads HZH 26, black, 200 pairs Cat. No. 505686 Cat. No. 505687 Cat. No. 505685 Cat. No. 504062 HMEC 26-2 | 21 No. 502595 Cat. No. 505682 Cat. No. 500842 Cat. No. 505688 Cat. No... 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. 505690 Cat. No. 500855 Cat.
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Product and cable variants 123456789
Product and cable variants 123456789