Cell Phone Compatibility
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... NoiseGard™ active noise compensation. ̈ Connect the adapter cable (type a or b, see table below) to the following Sennheiser aviation headsets: Aviation headset HME 95 HMEC 250* HMEC 460*/HMEC 466* HMEC 26/46 with -BV-K* or -BV-KP* cable * Headset with NoiseGard™ active noise compensation The following characteristics and are using an iPhone, you require an additional...
... NoiseGard™ active noise compensation. ̈ Connect the adapter cable (type a or b, see table below) to the following Sennheiser aviation headsets: Aviation headset HME 95 HMEC 250* HMEC 460*/HMEC 466* HMEC 26/46 with -BV-K* or -BV-KP* cable * Headset with NoiseGard™ active noise compensation The following characteristics and are using an iPhone, you require an additional...
Instructions for use Control Unit ASO
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...Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. The "Auto Shut-Off" Function (ASO) automatically switches NoiseGard™ off when the headset is delivered ex-works when the "auto shut-off " by setting the switch to the position ASO. Zum Einschalten schieben Sie den Schalter in die Position ASO. HMEC 26 / HMEC 46 / HMEC 460... Auto Shut-Off (ASO) Die Funktion „Auto-Shut-Off" (ASO) schaltet NoiseGard™ automatisch ab, sobald Sie das Headset vom Audiosystem trennen oder das Flugzeug ausgeschaltet wird. In...
...Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. The "Auto Shut-Off" Function (ASO) automatically switches NoiseGard™ off when the headset is delivered ex-works when the "auto shut-off " by setting the switch to the position ASO. Zum Einschalten schieben Sie den Schalter in die Position ASO. HMEC 26 / HMEC 46 / HMEC 460... Auto Shut-Off (ASO) Die Funktion „Auto-Shut-Off" (ASO) schaltet NoiseGard™ automatisch ab, sobald Sie das Headset vom Audiosystem trennen oder das Flugzeug ausgeschaltet wird. In...
Instructions for use
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Contents Safety instructions ...3 The HMEC 460 headset ...5 Delivery includes ...7 Overview of operating elements 8 Preparing the headset for use 9 Connecting the headphones and the microphone 9 Powering the NoiseGard active noise compensation 10 Activating the "auto shut-off" function 13 Connecting a mobile telephone ...13 Connecting an additional audio player 15 Adjusting the headset ...16 Using the headset ...19 Switching between mono and stereo mode 19 Adjusting the volume ...20 Switching NoiseGard on/off ...21 Attaching the cable clip ...21 Folding up the headphones ...22 1
Contents Safety instructions ...3 The HMEC 460 headset ...5 Delivery includes ...7 Overview of operating elements 8 Preparing the headset for use 9 Connecting the headphones and the microphone 9 Powering the NoiseGard active noise compensation 10 Activating the "auto shut-off" function 13 Connecting a mobile telephone ...13 Connecting an additional audio player 15 Adjusting the headset ...16 Using the headset ...19 Switching between mono and stereo mode 19 Adjusting the volume ...20 Switching NoiseGard on/off ...21 Attaching the cable clip ...21 Folding up the headphones ...22 1
Instructions for use
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Care and maintenance ...23 Cleaning the headset ...23 Replacing the wind shield ...23 Replacing the earpads ...24 Replacing the headband padding ...24 If a problem occurs...25 Accessories/spare parts ...27 Valuable information ... expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have designed this field. We have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this product to give you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to read these instructions carefully, as we want you reliable operation over many years. preamplifier...
Care and maintenance ...23 Cleaning the headset ...23 Replacing the wind shield ...23 Replacing the earpads ...24 Replacing the headband padding ...24 If a problem occurs...25 Accessories/spare parts ...27 Valuable information ... expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality electro-acoustic equipment have designed this field. We have made Sennheiser a world-leading company in this product to give you to enjoy your new Sennheiser products quickly and to read these instructions carefully, as we want you reliable operation over many years. preamplifier...
Instructions for use
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...sound different to you can damage your Sennheiser agent or the Sennheiser Service Department. Set the volume to safe levels that , with your ability to hear informational sounds and warning alarms. y The headset is capable of the headset whose replacement is by your hearing ...pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is described in some countries) allowed to affect your Sennheiser agent. 3 y Make these instructions carefully and completely before using the headset. All other parts of a working day. y Always include these sounds. y During flight operation...
...sound different to you can damage your Sennheiser agent or the Sennheiser Service Department. Set the volume to safe levels that , with your ability to hear informational sounds and warning alarms. y The headset is capable of the headset whose replacement is by your hearing ...pressure corresponding to the maximum permissible volume which is described in some countries) allowed to affect your Sennheiser agent. 3 y Make these instructions carefully and completely before using the headset. All other parts of a working day. y Always include these sounds. y During flight operation...
Instructions for use
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... the chapter "Safety instructions". Improper use "Improper use a slightly damp cloth to clean the headset, contact your Sennheiser agent. For information on how to clean the headset. y Protect the headset from those described herein. 4 Only use " means using the headset in helicopters, propeller and turboprop aircraft and within the operating conditions and limitations described in...
... the chapter "Safety instructions". Improper use "Improper use a slightly damp cloth to clean the headset, contact your Sennheiser agent. For information on how to clean the headset. y Protect the headset from those described herein. 4 Only use " means using the headset in helicopters, propeller and turboprop aircraft and within the operating conditions and limitations described in...
Instructions for use
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The HMEC 460 headset The HMEC 460 is a pilot headset with closed ear protector headphones and NoiseGard active noise compensation for space-saving transport y Stylish silver design y Good attenuation of ambient noise due ...) y Padded headband y Headband padding can be buttoned y Single-sided connecting cable y Folding mechanism for use in the 500 Hz to 5 kHz region 5 The headset has the following features: y Flexible microphone boom with adjustable sensitivity y Increased speech intelligibility due to a frequency response optimized in helicopters, propeller and turboprop aircraft.
The HMEC 460 headset The HMEC 460 is a pilot headset with closed ear protector headphones and NoiseGard active noise compensation for space-saving transport y Stylish silver design y Good attenuation of ambient noise due ...) y Padded headband y Headband padding can be buttoned y Single-sided connecting cable y Folding mechanism for use in the 500 Hz to 5 kHz region 5 The headset has the following features: y Flexible microphone boom with adjustable sensitivity y Increased speech intelligibility due to a frequency response optimized in helicopters, propeller and turboprop aircraft.
Instructions for use
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... control for left and right channel y Boom switch for microphone boom left/right position y With the NoiseGard active noise compensation switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional headset y "Audio-In" signals from the 3.5 mm jack socket mute automatically in the presence of intercom and/or RT traffic y 2.5 mm jack socket...
... control for left and right channel y Boom switch for microphone boom left/right position y With the NoiseGard active noise compensation switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional headset y "Audio-In" signals from the 3.5 mm jack socket mute automatically in the presence of intercom and/or RT traffic y 2.5 mm jack socket...
Instructions for use
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Delivery includes 1 HMEC 460 headset 1 audio cable (1.4 m) with 2 x 2.5 mm stereo jack for compatible mobile telephones 1 audio cable (1.4 m) with 2 x 3.5 mm stereo jack for portable audio players 1 padded carry and storage bag for headset and accessories 1 wind shield for microphone 1 MZQ 2002-1 cable clip 1 instruction manual 7
Delivery includes 1 HMEC 460 headset 1 audio cable (1.4 m) with 2 x 2.5 mm stereo jack for compatible mobile telephones 1 audio cable (1.4 m) with 2 x 3.5 mm stereo jack for portable audio players 1 padded carry and storage bag for headset and accessories 1 wind shield for microphone 1 MZQ 2002-1 cable clip 1 instruction manual 7
Instructions for use
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ᕥ ᕤ ᕣ ¾ᕨ ᕧ 8 Overview of operating elements Headset ᕡ ³ Headband padding · Quick-fixing device » Microphone ¿ Earpads ´ Headband ᕢ Operating control ² 5.25 mm jack plug (PJ-068 equivalent) ¶ XLR-3 plug º ¼" (6.35 mm) jack plug ¾ 2.5 mm jack socket ᕦ µ 3.5 mm jack socket ¸ Boom switch ¹ Mono/stereo switch Ƹ ON/OFF switch ƹ LED for operation and battery status indication ƺ Separate slide volume controls for left and right channel
ᕥ ᕤ ᕣ ¾ᕨ ᕧ 8 Overview of operating elements Headset ᕡ ³ Headband padding · Quick-fixing device » Microphone ¿ Earpads ´ Headband ᕢ Operating control ² 5.25 mm jack plug (PJ-068 equivalent) ¶ XLR-3 plug º ¼" (6.35 mm) jack plug ¾ 2.5 mm jack socket ᕦ µ 3.5 mm jack socket ¸ Boom switch ¹ Mono/stereo switch Ƹ ON/OFF switch ƹ LED for operation and battery status indication ƺ Separate slide volume controls for left and right channel
Instructions for use
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ᕨᕧ Connecting cable 1 5.25 mm jack plug (PJ-068 equivalent) ² for connecting the microphone 1 ¼" (6.35 mm) jack plug º for connecting the headphones 1 XLR-3 plug ¶ for connecting the power supply for the NoiseGard electronics ᕦ Preparing the headset for use Connecting the headphones and the microphone To connect the headset to the intercom: ̈ Connect the jack plugs ² and º to the corresponding jack sockets of your intercom. 9
ᕨᕧ Connecting cable 1 5.25 mm jack plug (PJ-068 equivalent) ² for connecting the microphone 1 ¼" (6.35 mm) jack plug º for connecting the headphones 1 XLR-3 plug ¶ for connecting the power supply for the NoiseGard electronics ᕦ Preparing the headset for use Connecting the headphones and the microphone To connect the headset to the intercom: ̈ Connect the jack plugs ² and º to the corresponding jack sockets of your intercom. 9
Instructions for use
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... processed by a 1 A fuse. 10 Danger of a fault, a short circuit could occur. ̈ Before switching NoiseGard on, ensure that the aircraft electrical circuit which supplies the headset from the on -board DC power supply system (12-35 VDC) 2. CAUTION! In the unlikely case of short circuit! Power supply via an adapter cable...
... processed by a 1 A fuse. 10 Danger of a fault, a short circuit could occur. ̈ Before switching NoiseGard on, ensure that the aircraft electrical circuit which supplies the headset from the on -board DC power supply system (12-35 VDC) 2. CAUTION! In the unlikely case of short circuit! Power supply via an adapter cable...
Instructions for use
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... (12-35 VDC) via an adapter cable Sennheiser offers special adapter cables with a right-angled jack plug featuring a 7.5 A fuse and a green LED operation indicator: y ACX-11 adapter cable for powering one headset via the cigarette lighter socket y ACX-2 adapter cable for powering two headsets via the cigarette lighter socket The adapter cables... the on-board DC power supply system To power the NoiseGard electronics, you can connect the headset to the on-board DC power supply system (12-35 VDC). ̈ Have a 3-pole XLR socket (optional accessories) be mounted by a technician qualified to ...
... (12-35 VDC) via an adapter cable Sennheiser offers special adapter cables with a right-angled jack plug featuring a 7.5 A fuse and a green LED operation indicator: y ACX-11 adapter cable for powering one headset via the cigarette lighter socket y ACX-2 adapter cable for powering two headsets via the cigarette lighter socket The adapter cables... the on-board DC power supply system To power the NoiseGard electronics, you can connect the headset to the on-board DC power supply system (12-35 VDC). ̈ Have a 3-pole XLR socket (optional accessories) be mounted by a technician qualified to ...
Instructions for use
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...ƻ ̈ Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline-manganese batteries (IEC LR 6) or two 1.2 V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. To connect the headset via two (rechargeable) batteries ̈ Open the cover of the battery compartment ƻ on the remaining battery/rechargeable battery capacity. Powering the NoiseGard ...electronics via an adapter cable: ̈ Connect the XLR-3 plug ¶ of the headset to the XLR-3 socket of the adapter cable. ̈ Connect the plug or right-angled jack plug of the battery compartment ƻ...
...ƻ ̈ Insert two 1.5 V AA alkaline-manganese batteries (IEC LR 6) or two 1.2 V AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. To connect the headset via two (rechargeable) batteries ̈ Open the cover of the battery compartment ƻ on the remaining battery/rechargeable battery capacity. Powering the NoiseGard ...electronics via an adapter cable: ̈ Connect the XLR-3 plug ¶ of the headset to the XLR-3 socket of the adapter cable. ̈ Connect the plug or right-angled jack plug of the battery compartment ƻ...
Instructions for use
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A suitable adapter for your Sennheiser agent. 13 Activating the "auto shut-off" function The battery-saving "auto shut-off" function automatically switches the NoiseGard ƻ electronics off when the headset is available from the intercom or when the aircraft avionics are switched off " function: ̈ ... mobile telephone The 2.5 mm jack socket µ allows you to connect a mobile telephone. To activate the "auto shut-off . The headset is delivered ex-works with 2.5 mm jack socket is disconnected from your mobile telephone with the "auto shut-off" function deactivated.
A suitable adapter for your Sennheiser agent. 13 Activating the "auto shut-off" function The battery-saving "auto shut-off" function automatically switches the NoiseGard ƻ electronics off when the headset is available from the intercom or when the aircraft avionics are switched off " function: ̈ ... mobile telephone The 2.5 mm jack socket µ allows you to connect a mobile telephone. To activate the "auto shut-off . The headset is delivered ex-works with 2.5 mm jack socket is disconnected from your mobile telephone with the "auto shut-off" function deactivated.
Instructions for use
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... accident due to the corresponding 2.5 mm jack socket on (see page 21). You can be controlled via the headset's operating control. DANGER! Audio from the mobile telephone and from the HMEC 460 product page at www.sennheiser.com. ̈ Connect the audio cable to the 2.5 mm jack socket µ on the operating control and...
... accident due to the corresponding 2.5 mm jack socket on (see page 21). You can be controlled via the headset's operating control. DANGER! Audio from the mobile telephone and from the HMEC 460 product page at www.sennheiser.com. ̈ Connect the audio cable to the 2.5 mm jack socket µ on the operating control and...
Instructions for use
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... limits your audio player. ̈ Switch NoiseGard on your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for listening to high volumes! This headset is included. Connecting an additional audio player The operating control has a 3.5 mm jack socket ¾, allowing you can damage your hearing! ̈...
... limits your audio player. ̈ Switch NoiseGard on your attention and may cause accidents. ̈ During flight operation, do not use the headset for listening to high volumes! This headset is included. Connecting an additional audio player The operating control has a 3.5 mm jack socket ¾, allowing you can damage your hearing! ̈...
Instructions for use
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Adjusting the headset Adjusting the headband For good noise attenuation and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to squeeze any connecting cable when adjusting the headband. you feel even, gentle pressure around your head: Note: Make sure not to properly fit your ears, - Squeezing can damage the connecting cables. ̈ Wear the headset so that - your head. ̈ Adjust the length of the headband as shown so that the headband runs over the top of your ears are completely inside the earpads, - a snug fit is ensured. 16
Adjusting the headset Adjusting the headband For good noise attenuation and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to squeeze any connecting cable when adjusting the headband. you feel even, gentle pressure around your head: Note: Make sure not to properly fit your ears, - Squeezing can damage the connecting cables. ̈ Wear the headset so that - your head. ̈ Adjust the length of the headband as shown so that the headband runs over the top of your ears are completely inside the earpads, - a snug fit is ensured. 16
Instructions for use
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... such as a CD player installed in the panel: ̈ Set the mono/stereo switch ¹ on the operating control to the corresponding sides of the headset then you should set the mono/stereo switch to "kk" (stereo) and you find that you only hear RT or intercom in one side of... the headset. Notes: - If you set the mono/stereo switch to position "kk" (stereo). Using the headset Switching between mono and stereo mode The operating control is fitted with a mono/stereo switch, which allows you...
... such as a CD player installed in the panel: ̈ Set the mono/stereo switch ¹ on the operating control to the corresponding sides of the headset then you should set the mono/stereo switch to "kk" (stereo) and you find that you only hear RT or intercom in one side of... the headset. Notes: - If you set the mono/stereo switch to position "kk" (stereo). Using the headset Switching between mono and stereo mode The operating control is fitted with a mono/stereo switch, which allows you...
Instructions for use
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Hearing damage due to "k" (mono) when the aircraft panel is capable of the headset. Setting the mono/stereo switch to high volume levels! CAUTION! Make sure that you can hear critical sounds such as a stereo system will result in ... the panel is fitted with two slide volume controls ƺ with which you may not hear some sounds from the panel in this case. The headset is wired as warning alarms. ̈ Use the two slide controls ƺ to the aircraft operating handbook or a qualified avionics engineer. -
Hearing damage due to "k" (mono) when the aircraft panel is capable of the headset. Setting the mono/stereo switch to high volume levels! CAUTION! Make sure that you can hear critical sounds such as a stereo system will result in ... the panel is fitted with two slide volume controls ƺ with which you may not hear some sounds from the panel in this case. The headset is wired as warning alarms. ̈ Use the two slide controls ƺ to the aircraft operating handbook or a qualified avionics engineer. -
