Sennheiser HME 43-3S manual

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    Instruction manual HME 43-3S HME 43-3 HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 1 HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 1 11.11.2009 12:04:05 11.11.2009 12:04:05[...]

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    1 Safety instructions y Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the headset. y Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. y Always include this instruction manual when passing the headset on to third parties. y The headset is capable of producing sound pressure levels exceeding 85 dB([...]

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    2 Intended use of the headset Intended use includes: y having read this instruct ion manual especially the chapter “Safety instructions”. y using the headset within the operating conditions as described in this instruction manual. Improper use means using the headset other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditi[...]

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    3 The HME 43-3/HME 43-3S headset The HME 43 - 3/HME 46 - 3S headset features dynamic headphones. The noise-compensating microphone ensures excellent speech transmission even in noisy environments. Designed for air traffic control and oth er communication p urposes. Features: y Extremely lightweight y Extremely comfortable to wear due to the patente[...]

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    4 Operation W earing the headset 왘 Adjust the length of the headband to fit your head size or shape. Note: The earpads should exert a slight pressure on the ears. 왘 Holding the headset with two hands, carefully bend the headband to adjust it to a s nug but comfor table fit. HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 19 HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 19 1[...]

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    5 T urning the microphone boom The microphone boom can be rotated. This allows t he headset to be worn with the microphone boom positioned on either the lef t or right-hand side of the hea d. Positioning the microphone 왘 Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the micro- phone is placed at the corner of the mouth. Note: Maintain a distance of a[...]

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    6 Replacing the wind scr een If the wind screen shows signs of wear such as tears or holes, replace the wind screen. 왘 Pull the wind scr een from the micr ophone. 왘 Gently slide-on the new wind screen. Notes: y In order to avoid pop noise, always use the microphone with the supplied wind and pop screen! y Ensure that the wind screen fits secure[...]

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    7 Adjusting the volume directly on the audio syste m 왘 Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your audio syste m. Adjust the volume directly on the audio system. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity The microphone sensitivity has been factory pre-set to 300 mV/P a. 왘 Remove the sticker as shown in the diagram. 왘 Change the microp[...]

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    8 Storage and transportat ion 왘 T urn the microphone into the position shown in the diagram. Rotate the earcups by 90°. 왘 Use the supplied carrying bag for storage and transportation. HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 23 HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 23 11.11.2009 12:05:05 11.11.2009 12:05:05[...]

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    9 Care and maintenance Cleani ng the he adset Use a sof t, slightly damp cloth to clean the headset from time to time. If the headset is very dirty, use a cloth dampened with mild, soapy water. Danger of short-circuit due to the ingress of water! W ater entering the housing of the headset can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Us[...]

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    10 Replacing the earpads For reasons of hygiene, the earpads should be replaced from time to time. 왘 Grasp the edge of the foam earpad behind the earcup as shown and peel it up and away from the earcup. Slide the new earpad onto the earcup. Repeat for the other earcup. Cable assignment Headset connector If you pull too sharply, or jerk them, you [...]

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    11 Product variants Accessories Variant (Cat. No.) Description Single-sided round cable HME 43-3 502148 Headset with condenser mic with open ends, length 1.90 m HME 43-3S 502593 Single-sided headset with condenser mic with open ends, length 1.90 m Cable clip Cat . No. 091551 Leatherette earpad s Cat. No. 091532 Foam earpads Cat. No. 091529 Wind scr[...]

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    12 Specifications General data Model HME 43-3 HME 43-3S Connection cable sin gle-sided round cable, length 1.90 m Weight without cable approx. 95 g Operating temperature –5 °C to +45 °C Storage temperature –55 °C to +70 °C Headphones Transducer principle dynamic Frequency response 1 00 Hz to 6,000 Hz Sound pressure level at 1 kHz/1 mW 94 dB[...]

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    13 Microphone Model B KE 43 Transducer principle pre-polarized condenser, noise compensating Frequency response 400 Hz to 4,500 Hz Output voltage 300 mV/Pa at a distance of approx. 2 cm (1") between microphone and mouth (factory pre-set); adjustable from 40 to 500 mV/Pa Supply volt age 8 to 16 V DC Terminating impedance 150 to 2,200 : HME43-3_[...]

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    Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Printed in China Am Labor 1, 30900 W edemark, Germany Publ. 1 1/09 www.sennheiser.com 528263/A03 HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 86 HME43-3_528263_1109_SP6_PRT.pdf 86 11.11.2009 12:05:17 11.11.2009 12:05:17[...]