Sennheiser SET100 manual

Headset HME 100 HME 105 HME 120 HMD 120 25 Instructions for use[...]

26 Contents Safety tips ...................................................................................................... 27 Headset features ................................................................................................ 28 Product variants ......................................................................................[...]

27 The HME 100, HME 105, HME 120 and HMD 120 are pilot headsets with closed ear protector headphones for use in helicopters, propeller and turboprop aircraft. Safety tips • When using a headset, typical aircraft sounds (for example, those from engines, propellers, warning alarms, etc.) may sound different to you. Before operating any aircraft, ma[...]

28 Headset featur es HME 100 headset • New passive headset with excellent noise attenuation • Excellent comfort due to very low weight, soft ear cushions and padded headband as well as best possible freedom of movement due to unilateral connecting cable • Foldable headband for easy and space-saving storage • Clear communications due to MKE [...]

29 Product variants HME 105 headset The HME 105 differs from the HME 100 in the following features: • No Mono/Stereo switch • Connection of headphones and microphone via XLR-5 plug HME 120 headset The HME 120 differs from the HME 100 in the following features: • No Mono/Stereo switch • Coiled cable • Connection of headphones and microphon[...]

30 HMD 120 headset The HMD 120 differs from the HME 100 in the following features: • No Mono/Stereo switch • Coiled cable • M-87/AIC dynamic microphone and low impedance headphones • Connection of headphones and microphone via U-174/U jack plug to a low impedance interface in the helicopter[...]

31 Delivery includes HME 100, HME 105 and HME 120 headsets • Headset • Padded carry and storage bag with shoulder strap for headset and accessories • Wind screen for microphone • Cable clip MZQ 2002-1 (Cat. No. 4470) HMD 120 headset • Headset • Padded carry and storage bag with shoulder strap for headset and accessories • Cable clip M[...]

32 Pr eparing the headsets for use Connecting the headsets HME 100 headset: 1 1 / 4 ” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug for connecting the headphones 1 PJ-068 jack plug for connecting the microphone 씰 Connect the 1 / 4 ” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug for the headphones and the PJ-068 jack plug for the microphone to the corresponding jack sockets of you[...]

33 Connecting cable for HME 120 and HMD 120 HME 120 and HMD 120 headsets: 1 U-174/U jack plug for connecting the headphones and the microphone 씰 Connect the U-174/U jack plug for the headphones and the microphone to the U-174/U socket of your intercom.[...]

34 Adjusting the headband For good noise attenuation and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head: 씰 Wear the headset so that the headband runs over the top of your head. 씰 Adjust the length of the headband so that • your ears are completely inside the ear cushions, • you feel even, gentle pressure ar[...]

35 Positioning the microphone Relocating the microphone boom The microphone boom can be worn on either side of the mouth. 씰 Loosen the quick-fixing device. 씰 Rotate the microphone boom by 180 ° . 씰 Tighten the quick-fixing device. Positioning the microphone towards the corner of the mouth The HME 100, HME 105 and HME 120 headsets feature a f[...]

36 For positioning the microphone of the HMD 120 headset, proceed as follows: 씰 Adjust the length of the microphone boom so that the microphone is placed at the corner of the mouth. To do so, loosen the quick-fixing device and adjust the microphone boom in length. 씰 Pull the middle part of the microphone boom towards the mouth so that the dista[...]

37 Using the headsets Mono/Stereo selection (HME 100 only) In general, you‘ll receive a mono sound source so that the Mono/Stereo switch can remain set to ‘Mono’. When using a stereo intercom system, set the headset to stereo operation. Remove the ear cushion ( 쏅 ‘Replacing the ear cushions’) from the earcup with the micro- phone boom a[...]

38 Mic Gain Adjustment Adjusting the microphone gain According to JTSO approval C58a, the microphone output voltage is factory-preset to 400 mV. If the microphone output voltage is too high or too low for your intercom system, it can be re-adjusted on the microphone. To do so, use a small slotted screwdriver and turn the ‘Mic Gain Adjustment’ s[...]

39 Additional information for helicopter use of the HME 120 headset The polarity of the microphone connection in helicopters is not standardized. If the microphone of your headset does not work with the existing polarity, you can reverse the polarity on the headset by simply rotating the microphone module. To do so, please proceed as follows: 1. Pu[...]

40 Spar e parts The following spare parts are available from your Sennheiser agent: • Wind screen for MKE 45-1 electret microphone • Cable clip • Carry and storage bag with shoulder strap • Ear cushions Replacing the wind screen If the wind screen for the electret microphone shows signs of wear such as tears or holes, replace the wind scree[...]

41 3 1 2 23 1 1 2 3 4 4 2 1 3 solder side 5 U174/U jack plug 1 Microphone Lo 2 Audio Hi 3 Microphone Hi 4 Audio Lo PJ-068 jack plug 1 Not assigned! 2 Microphone Hi 3 Microphone Lo 1 / 4 ” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug 1 Audio Hi left 2 Audio Hi right 3 Audio Lo Connector assignment XLR-5 connector 1 Audio Hi 2 Audio Lo 3 Microphone Hi 4 Microphone L[...]

42 In case of dif ficulty If problems occur that are not listed in the below table, please contact your Sennheiser agent. Possible cause and what to do You are using a stereo intercom system but the headset is set to mono operation. 씰 Set the Mono/Stereo switch to ‘Stereo’. You are receiving a mono source but the headset is set to stereo oper[...]

43 Possible cause and what to do Re-adjust the output voltage on the microphone. 씰 To do so, use a small slotted screwdriver and turn the ‘Mic Gain Adjustment’ screw (see illustration on page 38) until you have reached the desired setting. Problem Microphone output voltage too high or too low[...]

44 T echnical data HME 100  HME 105 and HME 120  HMD 120 Headphones Transducer principle dynamic Ear coupling circumaural, closed Frequency response 45–15,000 Hz Nominal impedance 150 Ω , mono, 300 Ω , stereo  150 Ω , mono  16 Ω , mono Attenuation > 10–40 dB Contact pressure approx. 10 N Microphone incl. preamplifier Tran[...]

45 HME 100  HME 105  HME 120  HMD 120 Supply voltage typ. 16 V DC  typ. 16 V DC  typ. 16 V DC  – (8–16 V DC,  (8–16 V DC,  (8–16 V DC,  approx. 8–25 mA  approx. 8–25 mA  approx. 8–25 mA  as per RTCA/DO 214)  as per RTCA/DO 214)  as per RTCA/DO 214)  General Data Connecting cable 1.5 m,  [...]

46 Certificate of Conformity Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG declare that this device conforms to the applicable CE standards and regulations. For up-to-date information on Sennheiser products, you can also visit the Sennheiser Web site at “http://www.sennheiser.com”.[...]

136 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Telefon 05130/600-0 D-30900 Wedemark Telefax 05130/600-300 Printed in Germany Publ. 01/03 83566 / A02[...]