Broadcast
HMD 26-II
HMDC 26-II
HME 26-II
HD 26 PRO
Instruction manual
Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
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Please read this instruction manual carefully and com-
pletely before using the product.
Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users
at all times.
Always include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
The product is capable of producing sound pressure levels
exceeding 85 dB(A). In many countries 85 dB(A) is the
maximum legally permissible level for continuous noise
exposure during the working day. Exposure to sounds of
higher volume levels or for longer durations can perma-
nently damage your hearing.
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Never repair or attempt to repair a defective product
yourself. Contact your Sennheiser partner or the
Sennheiser Service Department.
Only replace those parts of the product whose replace-
ment is described in this instruction manual. All other
parts of the product must be replaced by your Sennheiser
agent.
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Protect the product from humidity. Use only a dry cloth to
clean the product. For information on how to clean the
headset, contact your Sennheiser partner.
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Important safety instructions
Intended use
Intended use includes :
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having read and this instruction manual, especially the
chapter “Important safety instructions”.
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using the product within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
Improper use
Improper use means using the product other than as
described in this instruction manual, or under operating con-
ditions which differ from those described herein.
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The 26-II headset series and the HD 26 PRO headphones
The 26-II headset series
and the HD 26 PRO headphones
The HMD 26-II/HME 26-II/HMDC 26-II headsets and the
HD 26 PRO headphones feature dynamic, closed head-
phones. The noise-compensating microphone of the
HMD 26-II and HMDC 26-II ensures excellent speech trans-
mission even in noisy environments. The headsets have been
designed for broadcast use, e.g. for outdoor broadcast or
broadcast van applications. The HMDC 26-II features Noise-
Gard™ professional active noise compensation. The HME 26-II
is available with an omni-directional or a cardioid micro-
phone, making it suitable for either outdoor or studio use.
Features
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Lightweight
Extremely comfortable to wear, even for extended lis-
tening, due to the patented two-piece automatic head-
band and soft ear pads
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ActiveGard™ (switchable) safeguards you from volume
peaks above 105 dB (HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)
NoiseGard™ professional active noise compensation
reduces ambient noise by up to 18 dB (HMDC 26-II)
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“Flip-away” headphone allows single-sided listening
Detailed, linear sound reproduction for demanding
applications
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Package contents
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Flexible microphone boom, can be worn on either left or
right-hand side
Noise-compensating dynamic microphone ensures excel-
lent speech transmission (HMD 26-II/HMDC 26-II)
Omni-directional or cardioid condenser microphone with
extremely linear frequency response (HME 26-II)
Single-sided cable, easy to replace
Package contents
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HMD 26-II / HME 26-II / HMDC 26-II / HD 26 PRO
cable clip
wind and pop screen (except HD 26 PRO)
headband padding, large
instruction manual
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Operation
Operation
Turning the microphone boom
The microphone boom can be rotated, allowing the micro-
phone to be worn on the left or right-hand side of the head.
Putting on the headset
When putting on the headset, the patented two-piece head-
band adjusts automatically.
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Operation
Positioning the microphone
Bend the flexible microphone boom so that the microphone
is placed at the corner of the mouth. Maintain a distance of
2 cm between microphone and mouth. Always use the sup-
plied wind and pop screen.
Do not position the microphone directly in front of
your mouth as it will pick up your breathing and
plosive noises from your mouth. In addition, moisture
can adversely affect the sound and performance of
your microphone.
When attaching the sound
inlet basket, make sure
that it locks into place
with an audible click.
Make sure not to cover the
sound inlet.
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Operation
Flipping away one ear cup
The headset’s “flip-away” ear cup can be flipped backwards
by approx. 45°, allowing for singled-sided listening.
approx. 45°
Connecting the HD 26 PRO headphones to the audio system
̈ If necessary, screw the screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm)
jack plug onto the 3.5 mm jack plug.
6.3 mm
3.5 mm
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Operation
Adjusting the volume on the audio system
Connect the headset to the corresponding sockets of your
audio system.
̈ Adjust the volume directly on the audio system.
CAUTION
Hearing damage due to high volumes!
This headset is capable of producing high sound
pressure levels. Higher volumes or longer durations
can damage your hearing!
̈ Set the volume to a medium level. Make sure
that you can hear critical environmental sounds.
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Operation
Switching ActiveGard on and off
(HME 26-II/HMD 26-II/HD 26 PRO)
ActiveGard™ safeguards your ears from volume peaks above
105 dB, which can be transmitted via the audio system or
radio equipment.
̈ Slide the switch for the ActiveGard function to the desired
position by using a pointed object:
Position Function
up
ActiveGard is switched off (factory default setting).
ActiveGard is switched on.
down
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Operation
Control unit for HMDC 26-II in conjunction with cable -B-7
1 NoiseGard ON/OFF
switch
2 LED
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Switching NoiseGard on and off (HMDC 26-II)
The NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 1 allows you to switch the
NoiseGard active noise compensation on or off. With Noise-
Gard switched off, the headset can be used as a conventional
headset.
̈ Set the NoiseGard ON/OFF switch 1 to the desired
position:
Position Function
ON
NoiseGard™ is switched on.
The LED 2 lights up, indicating the battery charge
status.
OFF
NoiseGard™ is switched off.
The LED 2 is off.
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Operation
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). Observe
correct polarity when inserting the batteries.
The operating time with batteries/rechargeable batteries
is approx. 60 hours. With NoiseGard switched on, the
LED 2 provides information on the remaining battery/
rechargeable battery capacity:
Meaning
lights up yellow The battery capacity is sufficient.
lights up red The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries.
LED 2
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Care and maintenance
Care and maintenance
Cleaning and maintaining the headset
CAUTION
Liquids can damage the product!
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics
or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can
damage the surface of the product.
̈ Keep all liquids far away from the product.
̈ Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
Replacing the ear pads
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads
annually.
̈ Grasp the edge of the ear pad and pull sharply.
̈ Attach the new ear pad to the ear cup by pressing firmly
around the ear pad until you hear all 12 latches lock into
place.
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Care and maintenance
Replacing the headband paddings
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the headband
paddings at least once annually.
̈ Pull the Ziploc type fastening strips of the old headband
paddings apart.
̈ Put the new headband paddings around the headbands.
̈ Attach the new headband paddings by joining the fasten-
ings strips.
The tongue and groove of the fastening strips click into
place.
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Care and maintenance
Cleaning the sound inlet basket
̈ Carefully pull the sound inlet basket from the capsule.
̈ Moisten a small brush (bristle brush or toothbrush) with
isopropyl alcohol.
̈ Carefully brush off the sound
inlet basket.
̈ Allow the sound inlet basket to
air dry for approx. 1 hour so
that the remaining isopropyl
alcohol can evaporate.
̈ Reattach the sound inlet
basket to the capsule so that it
locks into place with an audible
click. When attaching the
sound inlet basket, make sure
not to cover the sound inlet.
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Accessories and spare parts
Accessories and spare parts
By changing the cable, you can simply retrofit your headset
Accessories
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Cable -6
Cat. No. 500836
Cat. No. 502360
Cat. No. 505797
Cat. No. 502470
Cat. No. 502533
Cat. No. 505784
Cat. No. 505785
Cat. No. 505782
Cat. No. 505783
Cat. No. 502457
Cat. No. 502458
Cat. No. 502456
Cat. No. 502595
Cable -7
Cable II-8
Cable -B-7 (HMDC 26-II)
Cable -H-6
Cable II-X4F
Cable II-X5
Cable II-X3K1
Cable II-X3K1-P48 (HME 26-II)
Cable -H-X4F
Cable -H-X5
Cable -H-X3K1
Hygiene pads HZH 26, white,
200 pairs
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Hygiene pads HZH 26, black,
200 pairs
Cat. No. 504062
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Accessories and spare parts
Spare parts
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Ear pads, leatherette, 1 pair
Ear pads, leatherette, 100 pairs
Ear pads, velour, 1 pair (not suitable for the HMDC 26-II)
Headband padding, large
Headband paddings, small, 1 pair
Wind screen for BMD 424, small
Wind screen for BMD 424, large
Wind screen for BKE 4-2
Wind screen for BKE 4-4, small
Wind screen for BKE 4-4, large
Carry bag
Cable clip HZC 8 for round cables
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Cable clip HZC 9 for cable -B-7
Cable clip HZC 11 for all twin cables -II
Screw-on adapter for ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug
Headphone cable 26 PRO
Cable clip
HZC 8
(for round cables)
HZC 9
(for cable -B-7)
HZC 11
(for all twin cables -II)
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Accessories and spare parts
Product variants
Model
Cat. No. Part Number Description
505691 026-60-999- Without
09C microphone
Cable, length 1.5 m
HD 26 PRO
Copper cable with
3.5 mm jack plug
and screw-on adapter
for ¼“ (6.3 mm)
jack plug
HMD 26-II-600* 505773 026-EA
600 Ω per system,
dynamic mic
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HMD 26-II-600- 505776 026-EA-999- 600 Ω per system,
X3K1 0E3C dynamic mic
Copper cable with
XLR-3 connector and
¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug
HMD 26-II-600-8 505774 026-EA-999- 600 Ω per system,
Copper cable with
open ends
0C3C
dynamic mic
HMD 26-II-600S* 505775 026-FA
600 Ω, single-sided,
dynamic mic
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HMD 26-II-100* 505771 026-AA
100 Ω per system,
dynamic mic
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HMD 26-II-100-8 505772 026-AA-999- 100 Ω per system,
Copper cable with
open ends
0C3C
dynamic mic
HMDC 26-II-600** 505777 026-DA
NoiseGard,
1200 Ω stereo per
system, dynamic mic
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HME 26-II-100* 505779 026-B5
100 Ω per system,
condenser mic,
omni-directional
HME 26-II-
505778 026-3C
100 Ω per system,
condenser mic,
cardioid
100(4)-P48***
HME 26-II-600* 505781 026-G5
HME 26-II-600(4)* 505780 026-GC
600 Ω per system,
condenser mic,
omni-directional
600 Ω per system,
condenser mic,
cardioid
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The headsets can be combined with all cables (see page 15).
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Accessories and spare parts
Cable and connector assignment
Headset connector
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Audio Lo left
Audio Lo right
not assigned
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Cable -6 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
white
Audio Hi left
orange Audio Hi right
brown
green
Audio Lo left
Audio Lo right
yellow
red
blue
not assigned
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Screen
Cable -7*/II-8 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
yellow
red
gray
blue
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Audio Lo left
Audio Lo right
red
blue
Screen
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
* steel wire cable
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Accessories and spare parts
Cable -H-6 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
white
Audio Hi left
orange Audio Hi right
brown
green
Audio Lo left
Audio Lo right
red
blue
Screen
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Cable II-X4F/cable -H-X4F (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
Solder side
1
2
3
4
Microphone Lo
Microphone Hi
Audio Lo
1
4
3
2
Audio Hi
Cable II-X5/cable -H-X5 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
Solder side
1
2
3
4
5
Microphone Lo
Microphone Hi
Audio Lo
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
3
2
1
4
5
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Accessories and spare parts
Cable -B-7 (steel wire cable, HMDC 26-II, battery-powered
control unit)
yellow
red
grey
blue
Audio Hi left
Audio Hi right
Audio Lo left
Audio Lo right
red
blue
Screen
Microphone Hi
Microphone Lo
Screen
Cable II-X3K1/cable -H-X3K1 (HMD 26-II/HME 26-II)
XLR-3 connector
¼" (6.3 mm)
jack plug
2
1
3
1
2
3
Solder side
Solder side
1 Screen
2 Microphone Hi
3 Microphone Lo
1 Audio Hi left
2 Audio Hi right
3 Audio Lo
Cable II-X3K1-P48 (HME 26-II)
Together with the cable II-X3K1-P48, the HME 26-II is designed for P48
phantom powering as per DIN 45596.
XLR-3 connector
¼" (6.3 mm)
jack plug
3
2
1
1
2
3
Solder side
Solder side
1 Ground/screen
1 Audio Hi left
2 Microphone Hi/48 VDC 2 Audio Hi right
3 Microphone Lo/48 VDC 3 Audio Lo
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Accessories and spare parts
Headphone cable 26 PRO/headphone connector
Headphone connector
3.5 mm jack plug
1 2 3
red
1 blue/black Ground
yellow
2 yellow
3 red
Audio Hi right
Audio Hi left
blue
black
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Specifications
Specifications
HMD 26-II-600/-600S/-100
Headphones
Transducer principle
Ear coupling
dynamic, closed
supra-aural
Frequency response
Impedance
20 to 18,000 Hz
HMD 26-II-600: 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo
HMD 26-II-600S: 600 Ω mono
HMD 26-II-100: 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo
Characteristic SPL
Max. SPL
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW
HMD 26-II-600/-600S: 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
HMD 26-II-100:
115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
ActiveGard switched on:
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz
ActiveGard switched off:
HMD 26-II-600/-600S: 127 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
HMD 26-II-100:
128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
THD
< 0,5% at 1 kHz
Contact pressure
HMD 26-II-600/-100: approx. 3.9 N
HMD 26-II-600S:
approx. 4.0 N
Microphone
Type
BMD 424
Transducer principle
Frequency response
Output voltage
Impedance
dynamic, noise-compensating, hyper-cardioid
40 to 16,000 Hz
0.4 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
300 Ω
General data
Temperature range
operation: -15°C to 55°C
storage: -55°C to 70°C
Weight without cable
HMD 26-II-600/-100: approx. 200 g
HMD 26-II-600S:
approx. 130 g
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Specifications
HMDC 26-II-600
Headphones
Transducer principle
Ear coupling
dynamic, closed
supra-aural
Frequency response
Impedance
Characteristic SPL
20 to 18,000 Hz
600 Ω mono/1200 Ω stereo
108 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW
110 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
120 dB SPL at 1 kHz
Max. SPL
Active noise
compensation
≥ 18 dB (100 to 300 Hz)
Attenuation
(active/passive)
15 to 30 dB
THD
< 0.5% at 1 kHz
approx. 3.9 N
Contact pressure
Microphone
Type
BMD 424
Transducer principle
Frequency response
Output voltage
Impedance
dynamic, noise-compensating, hyper-cardioid
40 to 16,000 Hz
0.4 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
300 Ω
General data
Temperature range
operation: -15°C to 55°C
storage:
-55°C to 70°C
Weight without cable
approx. 210 g
Power supply for
NoiseGard
2x 1.5 V AA alkaline battery (IEC LR 6) or
2x 1.2 V AA rechargeable battery (IEC LR 6),
operating time approx. 60 h
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Specifications
HME 26-II-600/-100
Headphones
Transducer principle
Ear coupling
dynamic, closed
supra-aural
Frequency response
Impedance
20 to 18,000 Hz
HME 26-II-600: 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo
HME 26-II-100: 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo
Characteristic SPL
Max. SPL
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW
HME 26-II-600: 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
HME 26-II-100: 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
ActiveGard switched on:
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz
ActiveGard switched off:
HME 26-II-600: 127 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
HME 26-II-100: 128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
THD
< 0.5% at 1 kHz
approx. 3.9 N
Contact pressure
Microphone
Type
BKE 4-2
Transducer principle
pre-polarized condenser microphone,
omni-directional
Frequency response
Output voltage
Max. SPL
Terminating impedance
Supply voltage
General data
40 to 20,000 Hz
4 mV/Pa 2.5 dB
150 dB at 1 kHz, 0.5% THD
min. 4.7 kΩ
5 to 15 V DC
Temperature range
operation: -15°C to 55°C
storage: -55°C to 70°C
approx. 205 g
Weight without cable
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Specifications
HME 26-II-600(4)/-100(4)-P48*
Headphones
Transducer principle
Ear coupling
dynamic, closed
supra-aural
Frequency response
Impedance
20 to 18,000 Hz
HME 26-II-600(4): 300 Ω mono/600 Ω stereo
HME 26-II-100(4)-P48: 50 Ω mono/100 Ω stereo
Characteristic SPL
Max. SPL
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW
HME 26-II-600(4): 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
HME 26-II-100(4)-P48: 115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
ActiveGard switched on:
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz
ActiveGard switched off:
HME 26-II-600(4): 127 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
HME 26-II-100(4)-P48:128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
THD
< 0.5% at 1 kHz
approx. 3.9 N
Contact pressure
Microphone
Type
BKE 4-4
Transducer principle
Frequency response
Output voltage
Max. SPL
pre-polarized condenser microphone, cardioid
40 to 20,000 Hz
4 mV/Pa 2.5 dB
150 dB at 1 kHz, 0.5% THD
Terminating impedance min. 4.7 kΩ
Supply voltage
5 to 15 V DC
General data
Temperature range
operation: -15°C to 55°C
storage: -55°C to 70°C
approx. 205 g
Weight without cable
* The HME 26-II-100(4)-P48 is only available with P48 phantom power.
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Specifications
HD 26 PRO
Headphones
Transducer principle
Ear coupling
dynamic, closed
supra-aural
Frequency response
Impedance
20 to 18,000 Hz
100 Ω stereo
Characteristic SPL
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW
115 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V
ActiveGard switched on:
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz
ActiveGard switched off:
128 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 200 mW
< 0.5% at 1 kHz
Max. SPL
THD
Contact pressure
General data
Temperature range
approx. 3.9 N
operation: -15°C to 55°C
storage: -55°C to 70°C
approx. 180 g
Weight without cable
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Manufacturer Declarations
Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of
2 years on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website
contact your Sennheiser partner.
CE Declaration of Conformity
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EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EC)
In compliance with:
Europe
China
EMC EN 55103-1/-2
Trademarks
Sennheiser and NoiseGardTM professional are registered
trademarks of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG.
Other product and company names mentioned in this
instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Manufacturer Declarations
FCC User Information:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device of the FCC Rules,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 of Industry
Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-
vision reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not
expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void
FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
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Manufacturer Declarations
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