Sennheiser Video Game Headset SD Office HS User Manual

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Contents “User Guide”  
Contents “User Guide”  
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Important safety information  
Important safety information  
̈ Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before  
using the product.  
̈ Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to  
third parties.  
̈ Do not use an obviously defective product.  
Preventing damage to health and accidents  
̈ Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods of time to prevent  
hearing damage.  
̈ Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94” (10 cm) between the ear  
cups and the cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator since the  
product generates permanent magnetic fields.  
̈ Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach of chil-  
dren and pets to prevent accidents and choking hazards.  
̈ Do not use the product in situations which require special attention.  
Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions  
̈ Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme tempera-  
tures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid  
corrosion or deformation.  
̈ Only use attachments/accessories supplied or recommended by Senn-  
heiser.  
̈ Only clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.  
̈ Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket to completely dis-  
connect the product from the mains power supply.  
̈ Do not short-circuit the contacts of the product. Make sure that no  
metal objects (e.g. paper clips, hair pins, earrings) come into contact  
with the interfaces and contacts.  
̈ Only use the base station for charging SD series headsets.  
Intended use/Liability  
The headset system can be used for calling and – together with a computer  
(VoIP) and/or a telephone – for audio input/output and is intended for  
professional office or call center use.  
It is considered improper use when this product is used for any application  
not named in this instruction manual.  
Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or  
misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories. The risk is to be  
borne by the user.  
Sennheiser is not liable for damages to USB devices that are not consistent  
with the USB specifications.  
Sennheiser is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of connection  
due to flat or overaged rechargeable batteries or exceeding the DECT  
transmission range.  
The US base stations operate on special transmission frequencies whose  
use is not authorized outside the United States.  
̈ Do not use the SD BS US base station outside the United States.  
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Important safety information  
Safety instructions for Lithium-Polymer rechargeable batteries  
In extreme cases, abuse or misuse of rechargeable batteries can lead to:  
WARNING  
explosion,  
fire development,  
heat generation or  
smoke/gas development.  
Switch rechargeable  
battery-powered  
products off after use.  
Do not heat above 70°C/158°F,  
e.g. do not expose to sunlight  
or throw into a fire.  
Only charge  
rechargeable  
batteries at ambient  
temperatures  
When not using rechargeable  
batteries for extended periods  
of time, charge them regularly  
(about every 3 months).  
between 10°C/50°F  
and 40°C/104°F.  
Dispose of defective  
products with built-in  
rechargeable batteries  
at special collection  
Only use rechargeable batteries  
recommended by Sennheiser  
and the appropriate chargers.  
points or return them to  
your specialist dealer.  
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Scope of delivery and overview of the SD series  
Scope of delivery and overview of the  
SD series  
The SD series allows you to combine base stations (BS) and headsets (HS)  
to meet your needs. The listed headsets and base stations are compatible  
with each other. The SD series base stations marked with ML in their name  
are optimized for MicrosoftLync.  
The scope of delivery includes – depending on the product purchased – a  
base station and/or a headset with corresponding components.  
Base stations with components  
SD BS  
for fixed line phone and computer  
SD BS ML  
for fixed line phone and computer, optimized for  
Microsoft Lync  
SD BS USB  
for computer  
SD BS USB ML for computer, optimized for Microsoft Lync  
SD BS Phone  
for fixed line phone  
SD BS  
SD BS ML  
Safety  
Guide  
Phone  
USB  
SD BS USB  
SD BS USB ML  
Manual  
USB  
Quick  
Guide  
SD BS Phone  
EU/UK/US/AU  
Phone  
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Scope of delivery and overview of the SD series  
Headsets with components  
SD Office – HS monaural, with different wearing styles  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
monaural, with headband  
binaural, with headband  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
Quick  
Guide  
SD Pro2 – HS  
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Product overview of the headsets  
Product overview of the headsets  
Overview of the SD Office – HS headset  
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A
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4
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7
6
1 Headband  
8 Link button  
2 Charging contacts  
3 Headset holder  
4 Ear pad  
9 Audio button  
0 Ear hook  
A Charging contacts  
B Battery compartment  
C Ear piece  
5 Microphone  
6 Name plate  
7 Headset LED  
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Product overview of the headsets  
Overview of the SD Pro1/Pro2 – HS headsets  
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SD Pro1 – HS  
3
SD Pro2 – HS  
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4
3
2
1
2
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6
7
8
9
1 Windshield  
6 Name plate  
2 Microphone  
7 Headset LED  
8 Link button  
3 Battery compartment  
4 Ear pad  
9 Audio button  
0 Charging contacts  
5 Headband  
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Product overview of the headsets  
Overview of the buttons  
Overview of the buttons of the base station  
SD BS  
SD BS ML  
SD BS USB  
SD BS USB ML  
SD BS Phone  
Action  
̈ Press the Phone button Selects the Phone mode  
Establishes/disconnects the link  
Functions  
Page  
between headset and base station  
Accepts/ends a call  
̈ Press the PC button  
Selects the PC mode  
Establishes/disconnects the link  
between headset and base station  
Accepts/ends a call  
Overview of the buttons of the headset  
SD Office – Headset SD Pro1/Pro2 – Headset  
Action  
Functions  
Page  
̈ Press the  
Establishes/disconnects the link  
between headset and base station  
Link button 8  
Accepts/ends a call  
̈ Press and hold the  
Link button 8 for  
5 seconds  
Switches the headset on/off  
̈ Push the  
Adjusts the ring tone volume, the  
volume of the acoustic signals or the  
Audio button 9  
upwards/downwards audio volume  
̈ Press the Mutes the microphone/unmutes the  
Audio button 9 microphone  
̈ Press and hold the  
Link button 8 and  
the Audio button 9  
for 5 seconds  
Changes the direction of the volume  
up/down function of the Audio  
button  
Special pairing mode  
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Product overview of the headsets  
Overview of the LEDs  
Overview of the LEDs of the base station  
The LED icons of the PC button and the Phone button are dependent  
on the base station variant.  
LED of the PC button  
lights up  
Meaning  
PC mode  
flashes  
Incoming PC call  
LED of the Phone button  
lights up  
Meaning  
Phone mode  
flashes  
Incoming telephone call  
Link LED  
Meaning  
lights up blue  
lights up red  
flashes red  
is off  
Active link to the headset  
No link to the headset  
Headset is muted  
Standby mode, headset is within the  
range of the base station, but no audio  
link  
Charge status LED (white = lit)  
Meaning  
LED segment 1 flashes  
Rechargeable battery  
is almost flat  
LED segments 1 – 4  
are lit  
Rechargeable battery  
is charged  
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Product overview of the headsets  
Overview of the LEDs of the headset  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1/Pro2 – HS  
Headset LED  
Meaning  
lights up blue  
Headset is being charged in the base  
station  
flashes blue slowly  
Active link to base station  
flashes 3 times red  
repeatedly  
Rechargeable battery is almost flat  
is off  
Standby mode or headset is switched off  
Headset’s rechargeable battery is fully  
charged  
flashes blue/red  
Special pairing mode/direction of the  
volume up/down function of the  
Audio button is being changed  
Pairing of an additional headset with the  
base station/conference call  
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Individually adjusting the headset  
Individually adjusting the headset  
Putting the headset on and adjusting it  
Using the SD Office – HS with the ear hook  
1
2
3
4
Insert the ear hook into the ear hook slot.  
Pre-shape the ear hook by bending it slightly.  
Place the ear hook around your ear.  
Bend the flexible ear hook so that the headset sits comfortably and  
securely on your ear.  
1
2
3
Right  
Left  
4
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Individually adjusting the headset  
Using the SD Office – HS with the headband  
1
2
Remove the ear hook by carefully pulling it upwards.  
Replace the name plate with cheek spacer with the basic name plate.  
This is necessary in order to be able to rotate the headset’s microphone  
boom (see diagram 4).  
3
4
Attach the headset to the headset holder of the headband.  
Rotate the microphone boom and adjust the headset so that the ear  
pad rests comfortably on your right or left ear.  
1
2
3
4
Left  
Right  
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Individually adjusting the headset  
Using the SD Pro1/Pro2 – HS  
1
2
Rotate the microphone boom.  
Bend the microphone boom so that the microphone is about 0.8”  
(2 cm) from the corner of your mouth.  
3
4
SD Pro1 – HS: Adjust the headset so that the ear pad rests comfortably  
on your right or left ear.  
SD Pro2 – HS: Adjust the headset so that the ear pads rest comfortably  
on your ears.  
1
2
Left  
Right  
2-3 cm  
3
4
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
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Individually adjusting the headset  
Labeling the headset with a name plate  
̈ Change the lettering of the name plate.  
1. OPEN ”Name Plate Maker“  
2. TYPE  
WWW  
name-plate-maker  
3. PRINT  
4. CUT  
Instruction Manual  
DW Office – HS  
DW Pro1 – HS  
DW Pro2 – HS  
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Testing the headset system and the sound quality  
Testing the headset system and the  
sound quality  
Adjusting the headset system using the DIP switches  
1
Press the Link button on the headset to disconnect an existing wireless  
link between base station and headset.  
The LEDs on the headset and on the base station go off.  
2
Use a pointed object (e.g. a ball pen) to set the DIP switches to the  
desired position.  
1
Extra  
Settings  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
Configuring the handset lifter/hook switch – DIP switches 1 and 2  
The DIP switches 1 and 2 are only assigned a function on the SD BS,  
SD BS ML and SD BS Phone base stations.  
Switch position  
Function  
Manual operation  
Lifts/hangs up the handset manually or using  
the handset lifter (Sennheiser HSL 10).  
Electronic hook switch (DHSG standard)  
Call control via the headset system.  
For faster link establishment, see Fast Link.  
Electronic hook switch (MSH standard)  
Call control via the headset system.  
Fast Link for DHSG standard and HSL 10 handset  
lifter  
Recommended for frequent callers. Shorter battery  
life. Fast link establishment without delay due to  
hidden link to the base station.  
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Testing the headset system and the sound quality  
Adjusting the radio range – DIP switch 3  
If many DECT systems are operated in a confined space, interference can  
occur. In this case, you should change the radio range.  
Switch position  
Function  
Standard radio range  
Reduced radio range  
Use this setting in order to avoid interference with  
other DECT systems  
Range of approx. 10 m indoors  
Automatically establishing the wireless link between headset and  
base station (Auto Link) – DIP switch 4  
Switch position  
Function  
Manual link establishment  
When taking the headset out of the base station,  
you have to manually establish the wireless link  
between headset and base station.  
Automatic link establishment – Auto Link  
When taking the headset out of the base station,  
a wireless link is automatically established between  
headset and base station.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
Switching between wideband and narrowband audio transmission –  
DIP switch 5  
Switch position  
Function  
Wideband audio transmission  
Automatic frequency adjustment of wideband and  
narrowband calls. Wideband audio transmission is  
e.g. supported by Skype and gives high speech  
quality.  
Battery life: 8 hours  
Narrowband audio transmission  
Battery life: 12 hours  
Limiting the volume – DIP switch 6  
Switch position  
Function  
Standard limitation  
Limited volume (country specific)  
AU version:  
in compliance with Directive AS/ACIF G616:2006  
EU and US version:  
in compliance with Directive 2003/10/EC  
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Testing the headset system and the sound quality  
Pairing the headset and the base station  
Upon delivery, the headset and the base station are already paired. You  
only have to pair the headset with the base station if you have purchased  
the headset and base station separately or if you want to hold a confer-  
ence call.  
“easy pairing” – Pairing the headset and the base station  
̈ Place the headset into the magnetic holder of the base station.  
The Headset LED alternately flashes red and blue. If pairing is suc-  
cessful, the Headset LED flashes 3 times blue and then lights up contin-  
uously, indicating that the base station and the headset are paired.  
If the Headset LED flashes 3 times red and then goes off, start a new  
pairing attempt by placing the headset again into the magnetic holder of  
the base station.  
3x  
Establishing a wireless link  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset or press the backlit button (either  
PC or Phone ) on the base station. The link is established. The Link  
LED on the base station lights up blue and the Headset LED flashes  
blue slowly.  
Disconnecting a wireless link  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset or press the backlit button (either  
PC or Phone ) on the base station. The link is disconnected. The  
Link LED on the base station and the Headset LED go off. The headset  
is in standby mode.  
If your telephone has a built-in electronic hook switch supporting  
the MSH standard, you can only disconnect the wireless link between  
headset and base station by placing the headset into the base  
station.  
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Testing the headset system and the sound quality  
Adjusting the audio signal by means of the dial tone  
1
2
Put on the headset and press the Phone button on the base station.  
Press the Link button on the headset. The Link LED on the base  
station lights up blue.  
3
4
Lift the handset. You hear a dial tone.  
Set the ABC switch to the position A, B or C so that you can hear a clear  
dial tone in the headset.  
1
2
3
4
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Testing the headset system and the sound quality  
Adjusting the volume  
Adjusting the microphone volume of the call transmission  
By default, the microphone volume control is set to position 4. This setting  
is suitable for most telephones.  
̈ Make a call to someone who will help you find the correct sensitivity  
setting for your microphone.  
̈ Turn the microphone volume control so that the other party can hear  
you at a comfortable level.  
Adjusting the microphone volume of the USB transmission  
Some softphones adjust the microphone sensitivity automatically.  
̈ Activate this function in order to be able to optimally use the micro-  
phone and, via your operating system, adjust the microphone sensi-  
tivity so that the other party can hear you at a comfortable level (see  
the Help function of your operating system).  
Adjusting the automatic audio transmission “Auto Audio”  
With the “Auto Audio” function activated and in the case of a USB connec-  
tion, the audio signals – e.g. from WindowsMedia Playeror iTunes–  
are automatically transmitted to the headset.  
When you receive a call or when a connection to Skype™ is established, the  
audio transmission stops and you hear for example the ring tone. The  
“Auto Audio” function is activated by default.  
Activating the “Auto Audio” function  
̈ Use a pointed object to press the Set button for approx. 5 seconds. The  
Link LED rapidly flashes blue several times.  
Deactivating the “Auto Audio” function:  
̈ Use a pointed object to press the Set button for approx. 5 seconds. The  
Link LED rapidly flashes red several times.  
5s  
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Making calls using the headset  
Making calls using the headset  
Adjusting the volume  
WARNING  
Hearing damage due to high volumes!  
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to perma-  
nent hearing defects.  
̈ Set the volume to a low level before putting on the headset.  
̈ Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.  
You can adjust the ring tone volume, the volume of the acoustic signals  
and of the audio signal using the Audio button. With base stations con-  
nected to a computer, you can also adjust the volume of the audio signal  
by using the volume control of your operating system.  
Adjusting the ring tone volume and the volume of the acoustic signals  
̈ Make sure that the headset is in standby mode (the Link LED on the  
base station is off). If necessary, press the Link button on the headset.  
̈ To adjust the volume, move the Audio button as shown in the diagram.  
When the minimum or maximum volume is reached, you hear a double  
beep in the headset.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
Adjusting the volume of the audio signal  
You can adjust the volume of the audio signal by means of the dial tone or  
during a call.  
̈ Make sure that a link is established between headset and base station  
(the Link LED on the base station lights up blue). If necessary, press  
the Link button on the headset.  
̈ To adjust the volume, move the Audio button as shown in the diagram.  
When the minimum or maximum volume is reached, you hear a double  
beep in the headset.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
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Making calls using the headset  
Changing the direction of the volume up/down function  
̈ On the Audio button, check which direction is assigned “volume down”.  
̈ Simultaneously press and hold the Link button and the Audio button  
for 5 seconds.  
The Headset LED alternately flashes blue/red.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
5 s  
5 s  
̈ Push the Audio button in the direction “volume down” until the  
Headset LED goes off. The direction of the volume up/down function of  
the Audio button is changed. The headset switches to standby mode.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
Muting the headset’s microphone  
̈ Press the Audio button.  
The microphone is muted. While the microphone is muted, the  
Link LED on the base station flashes red.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
Unmuting the headset’s microphone  
̈ Press the Audio button.  
You hear a beep in the headset. The muting is canceled and the  
Link LED on the base station lights up blue.  
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Making calls using the headset  
If you leave the DECT range  
In normal office buildings, the range between headset and base station is  
up to 55 m. If, during a call, the audio quality deteriorates or the link breaks  
down completely, you hear a descending sequence of beeps in the headset.  
The Link LED on the base station lights up red.  
̈ Re-enter the DECT range of the base station within 60 seconds.  
You hear a ring tone in the headset.  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to resume the call.  
If your softphone supports call control, the call will automatically be  
ended 60 seconds after leaving the DECT range.  
55 m  
Switching between Phone and PC mode  
̈ Press the PC button  
or the Phone button on the base station to  
select the desired mode.  
The button pressed (PC or Phone ) is backlit in white, indicating the  
selected mode.  
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Making calls using the headset  
Calling via the fixed line phone using the headset  
If you want to use the headset to accept, make or end calls, you have to  
establish a wireless link between headset and base station. You can choose  
between manual and automatic link establishment (see “Auto Link” on  
page 16):  
Switch position  
Function  
Manual link establishment  
When taking the headset out of the base station,  
you have to manually establish the wireless link  
between headset and base station.  
Automatic link establishment – Auto Link  
When taking the headset out of the base station,  
a wireless link is automatically established between  
headset and base station.  
Managing calls without using a call control functionality  
Accepting a call: You hear the ring tone of the fixed line phone.  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset.  
̈ Lift the handset or press the “accept call” button on your fixed line  
phone.  
Making a call:  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to establish a link between base  
station and headset.  
̈ Lift the handset and dial the desired number.  
The phone connection is established.  
Ending a call:  
̈ Hang up the handset or press the “end call” button on your fixed line  
phone.  
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Making calls using the headset  
Managing calls using a call control functionality (EHS, HSL 10)  
Accepting a call: You hear a ring tone in the headset.  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to accept the call.  
The handset lifter/electronic hook switch lifts the handset.  
Making a call:  
̈ Dial the desired number.  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to establish a link between base  
station and headset.  
The phone connection is established automatically.  
Ending a call:  
̈ Press the Link button. If the other party hangs up, your telephone and  
your headset become automatically ready to receive the next call.  
Frequent callers who use an electronic hook switch with DHSG capability  
are recommended to activate the “Fast Link” function for faster link estab-  
lishment (see page 15):  
Switch position  
Function  
Fast Link (only when DHSG standard is used)  
Recommended for frequent callers. Shorter battery  
life. Fast link establishment without delay due to  
hidden link to the base station.  
Switching a call between headset and fixed line phone  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to switch between headset and  
handset of the fixed line phone during an ongoing call.  
In case of a fixed line phone with a handset lifter/an electronic hook  
switch, this switching can only be done on the fixed line phone.  
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Making calls using the headset  
Calling via the computer using the headset  
If you want to use the headset to accept, make or end calls, you have to  
establish a wireless link between headset and base station. You can choose  
between manual and automatic link establishment (see “Auto Link” on  
page 16):  
Switch position  
Function  
Manual link establishment  
When taking the headset out of the base station,  
you have to manually establish the wireless link  
between headset and base station.  
Automatic link establishment – Auto Link  
When taking the headset out of the base station,  
a wireless link is automatically established between  
headset and base station.  
Managing calls without using the “HeadSetup” call control functionality  
Accepting a call: The softphone signals that you are receiving a call. You  
hear a ring tone in the headset.  
̈ Click on “Accept call” on your softphone.  
Making a call:  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to establish a link between base  
station and headset. If the “Auto Audio” function is activated, this step  
is not necessary (see page 19).  
̈ Start the call using your softphone.  
Ending a call:  
̈ End the call using your softphone.  
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Making calls using the headset  
Managing calls using the “HeadSetup” call control functionality  
Accepting a call: The softphone signals that you are receiving a call. You  
hear a ring tone in the headset.  
̈ Press the Link button on the headset to accept the call.  
Making a call:  
̈ Start the call using your softphone, the audio signal is automatically  
transmitted to the headset.  
Ending a call:  
̈ Press the Link button. If the other party hangs up, your softphone and  
your headset become automatically ready to receive the next call.  
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Making calls using the headset  
Holding a conference call  
The headset system allows you to make a conference call with up to  
4 SD series headsets. The first headset paired (master) is used control  
the call establishment and end of conversation.  
GUEST 1  
Pairing the MASTER headset with the base station  
The Link LED on the base station is off (headset is disconnected) or  
lights up red (no headset paired).  
GUEST 2  
MASTER  
̈ Place the master headset into the base station.  
The Headset LED alternately flashes blue/red until a link to the base  
station is established. The Headset LED flashes blue 3 times.  
GUEST 3  
̈ Take the headset out of the base station and press the Link button to  
connect the headset with the base station.  
The Link LED on the base station lights up blue.  
New  
MASTER  
3x  
or  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
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Making calls using the headset  
Adding a GUEST headset to a conference call  
̈ Press and hold the Audio button while placing the guest headset into  
the base station of the master headset.  
The Headset LED alternately flashes blue/red until a link to the base  
station is established. The Headset LED flashes blue 3 times.  
̈ Take the guest headset out of the base station. You hear a beep in the  
master headset.  
̈ To add the guest headset to the conference call, press the Link button  
on the master headset within 15 seconds.  
̈ Repeat this procedure to add additional guest headsets to the  
conference call.  
SD Office – HS  
Press & hold the mute button  
& insert the headset  
into the charging  
cradle.  
GUEST 1-3  
or  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
MASTER  
3x  
Accept the  
GUEST headset.  
̈ Call the other party.  
The Link LED on the base station flashes blue.  
Dropping a GUEST headset from the conference call  
̈ Press the Link button on the guest headset. The guest headset is  
dropped from the conference call.  
“easy pairing”  
To subsequently use the guest headset with other base stations,  
place the guest headsets into the other base stations. The  
Headset LED alternately flashes blue/red until a link is established.  
Ending a conference call  
̈ Place the master headset into the magnetic holder of the base station  
to end the conference call and to drop the guest headsets from the  
conference call.  
3x  
on  
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Charging the headset and storing the headset system  
Charging the headset and storing the  
headset system  
Charging the headset  
Always store the headset in the base station to ensure that it is fully  
charged when needed. The intelligent battery charging technology pre-  
vents over-charging.  
25% 50% 75% 100%  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
̈ Place the headset into the magnetic holder of the base station.  
The Headset LED lights up blue and the rechargeable battery is being  
charged. The Charge status LED on the base station indicates the  
charge status:  
Corresponds to a talk time of  
LED segment  
Required  
(white = lit up)  
charging time  
Wideband  
Narrowband  
approx. 10 min. approx. 2 hrs  
approx. 20 min. approx. 4 hrs  
approx. 40 min. approx. 6 hrs  
approx. 60 min. approx. 8 hrs  
approx. 3 hrs  
approx. 6 hrs  
approx. 9 hrs  
approx. 12 hrs  
Shortly before the rechargeable battery is about to run flat, only one LED  
segment lights up weakly. The Headset LED flashes red and you hear three  
beeps. You have several minutes of battery reserve. When the recharge-  
able battery is flat, the headset switches off.  
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Charging the headset and storing the headset system  
If the headset is outside the range of the base station, it will switch  
off after 30 minutes in order to conserve battery power.  
Charging the headset using the optional CH 10 headset charger  
The CH 10 headset charger is an optional accessory available from your  
Sennheiser partner. The CH 10 allows you to charge additional SD series  
headsets, e.g. for sharing the same base station when working shifts.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
̈ Refer to the instruction manual of the CH 10 for more information.  
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Charging the headset and storing the headset system  
Switching the headset system off during extended  
non-use  
You can switch off the headset system (1) or the headset (2) when not  
using the products for extended periods of time (e.g. when you are on  
holiday).  
Switching the headset system off  
1
2
Disconnect the base station from the mains power supply. The base  
station switches off immediately, the headset switches off about  
30 minutes later.  
Press and hold the Link button for 5 seconds to switch off the headset  
immediately. The Headset LED flashes 3 times red, the headset is  
switched off completely.  
The Link LED on the base station lights up red after a short time, the  
Charge status LED on the base station goes off.  
1
CC  
CC  
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ads  
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eadset  
H
H
I
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C
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SD Pro2 – HS  
SD Office – HS  
2
2
5 s  
3x  
5 s  
3x  
Switching the headset system on and pairing the components  
̈ Plug the power supply unit into a wall socket. The base station is  
switched on.  
̈ Place the headset into the magnetic holder of the base station. The  
Headset LED flashes 3 times blue and then lights up blue. The base  
station and the headset are paired.  
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Sharing a workplace  
Sharing a workplace  
The headsets and base stations of the SD series are compatible with each  
other. If, for example, you share a workplace, you can use one base station  
with different headsets. The last headset paired with the base station can  
be used without more ado.  
̈ Place the headset to be used into the magnetic holder of the base  
station.  
The Headset LED alternately flashes blue/red until the headset is suc-  
cessfully paired with the base station. The Headset LED flashes 3 times  
blue and then goes off. You can now use the newly paired headset.  
If pairing has failed, the Link LED on the base station lights up red or is  
off. Repeat the procedure.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
3x  
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Sharing a workplace  
Using the headset with a third party base station  
(DECT-GAP telephone)  
̈ Place the headset at a maximum distance of 1 m from the third party  
base station.  
̈ Simultaneously press and hold the headset’s Link button and  
Audio button for 5 seconds.  
The headset switches to a special pairing mode and the Headset LED  
alternately flashes blue/red.  
̈ Set the third party base station to a special pairing mode (see the  
instruction manual of the third party base station). The default code  
for the headset is “0000”.  
The headset pairs with the third party base station. If pairing is suc-  
cessful, the Headset LED goes off.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
5 s  
5 s  
If pairing is not successful within 60 seconds, the headset switches back to  
standby mode.  
Pairing the headset again with a SD series base station  
̈ Simultaneously press and hold the headset’s Link button and  
Audio button for 5 seconds.  
The headset switches to a special pairing mode and the Headset LED  
alternately flashes blue/red.  
̈ Place the headset into the magnetic holder of the base station. The  
Headset LED flashes 3 times blue and then lights up blue. The base  
station and the headset are paired.  
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Cleaning and maintaining the headset system  
Cleaning and maintaining the  
headset system  
CAUTION  
Liquids can damage the electronics of the product!  
Liquids entering the housing of the product can short-circuit the elec-  
tronics.  
̈ Keep all liquids far away from the product.  
̈ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.  
̈ Before cleaning, disconnect the base station from the mains power  
supply.  
̈ Only use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product.  
̈ Clean the charging contacts of the base station and the charging con-  
tacts of the headset from time to time using e.g. a cotton swab.  
SD Office – HS  
SD Pro1 – HS  
SD Pro2 – HS  
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Cleaning and maintaining the headset system  
Replacing the ear pads  
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads from time to time.  
Spare ear pads are available from your Sennheiser partner.  
SD Office – HS  
1
Carefully remove the old ear pad from the ear cup. Make sure that the  
fastening ring of the old ear pad is also removed from the ear cup.  
2
3
Pull the collar B of the ear pad over the notch A of the headband.  
Turn the ear pad counter-clockwise over the notch until the collar com-  
pletely surrounds the ear cup.  
1
2
B
A
3
SD Pro1/Pro2 – HS  
1
2
Carefully remove the old ear pad from the ear cup.  
Attach the new ear pad to the ear cup by pressing firmly around the ear  
pad.  
1
2
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Cleaning and maintaining the headset system  
Replacing the headset’s rechargeable battery  
CAUTION  
Damage to the product due to improper handling  
The cables can be kinked or damaged if you open the battery compartment  
too jerkily.  
̈ Carefully open the battery compartment and loosen the connector plug  
of the rechargeable battery.  
Spare rechargeable batteries are available from your Sennheiser partner.  
Only use spare rechargeable batteries recommended by Sennheiser.  
SD Office – HS  
1
Remove the earhook or the headband (see page 11) and open the  
battery compartment.  
1
2
Carefully move the battery compartment cover in the direction of the  
arrow until you overcome a slight resistance. Remove the rechargeable  
battery and carefully loosen the connector plug of the rechargeable  
battery.  
3
4
Insert the connector plug of the new rechargeable battery into the con-  
nection socket. Observe correct orientation of the connector plug.  
Close the battery compartment.  
2
3
4
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Cleaning and maintaining the headset system  
SD Pro1 – HS  
1
2
Open the battery compartment cover.  
Remove the rechargeable battery and carefully loosen the connector  
plug of the rechargeable battery.  
3
4
Insert the connector plug of the new rechargeable battery into the con-  
nection socket. Observe correct orientation of the connector plug.  
Replace the battery compartment cover.  
1
2
3
4
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Cleaning and maintaining the headset system  
SD Pro2 – HS  
1
Carefully remove the ear pad from the ear cup where the battery com-  
partment is located.  
2
Open the battery compartment.  
1
2
3
4
Remove the rechargeable battery and carefully loosen the connector  
plug of the rechargeable battery.  
Insert the connector plug of the new rechargeable battery into the con-  
nection socket. Observe correct orientation of the connector plug.  
5
6
Replace the battery compartment cover.  
Reattach the ear pad to the ear cup by pressing firmly around the ear  
pad.  
3
4
5
6
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If a problem occurs  
If a problem occurs  
For causes and solutions that are mainly related to the base station, refer to the chapter “If a problem occurs ...”  
in the “Setup Guide”.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Page  
Headset is placed into the base Rechargeable battery is deep  
station but the Charge status discharged  
LED if off  
Wait several minutes until the  
Charge status LED lights up.  
For quick-charging the headset:  
Briefly press the Set button at the  
bottom of the base station.  
Link between headset  
and base station  
Wrong operating mode  
(Phone/PC)  
Press the PC button or the  
Phone button to select the correct  
operating mode.  
cannot be established  
Headset is not paired with the Place the headset into the base  
base station, the Link LED  
lights up red  
station.  
Bad radio link between  
headset and base station  
Transmission range is  
exceeded  
Reduce the distance between  
headset and base station.  
Adjust the radio range.  
Noise interference and  
connection loss  
Microphone rubs on the cheek Bend the microphone boom so  
or perhaps the beard  
that the microphone is about  
0.8 - 1.2” (2 - 3 cm) from the  
corner of your mouth.  
Too many DECT systems within Reduce the radio range.  
the radio range  
Set the base station to  
narrowband transmission.  
Distance between base station Increase the distance between  
and fixed line phone is so small base station and fixed line phone.  
that interference occurs  
Rechargeable battery cannot Charging contacts of the  
Clean the charging contacts on  
be charged  
headset or the base station are the headset and on the base  
dirty  
station.  
Rechargeable battery is  
defective  
Replace the defective  
rechargeable battery with a new  
one.  
Headset is not properly placed Check if the headset is properly  
into the magnetic holder of the placed into the magnetic holder.  
base station  
Rechargeable battery is  
quickly depleted even after  
charging  
Overaged rechargeable battery Replace the overaged rechargeable  
battery with a new one.  
Bad audio quality, the other  
party sounds too low or too  
loud  
Microphone sensitivity is not  
correctly adjusted  
Adjust the microphone sensitivity.  
Sound from the fixed line  
phone is distorted and  
disturbed  
Base station is not adjusted to Use the ABC switch to adjust the  
the fixed line phone.  
base station to your fixed line  
phone.  
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed  
solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Base station  
SD BS/SD BS ML  
Dimensions  
Weight  
83 x 127 x 121 mm (W x H x D)  
approx. 337 g  
Operating temperature range +5°C to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F)  
Storage temperature range –20°C to +70 °C (–4°F to +158°F)  
SD BS USB/SD BS USB ML/SD BS Phone  
Dimensions  
Weight  
83 x 127 x 121 mm (W x H x D)  
approx. 309 g  
Operating temperature range +5°C to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F)  
Storage temperature range –20°C to +70°C (–4°F to +158°F)  
Headset  
SD Office – HS  
Dimensions  
Weight  
140 x 24 x 22 mm (W x H x D)  
with ear hook: approx. 22 g  
with headband: approx. 50 g  
Talk time  
narrowband: up to 12 hours  
wideband: up to 8 hours  
Charging time  
50%: approx. 20 min  
100%: approx. 1 hour  
Range  
free line of sight: up to 180 m  
in office buildings: up to 55 m  
(environment dependent)  
Speaker type  
dynamic, neodymium magnet  
Microphone type  
electret microphone, noise canceling  
Operating temperature range +5°C to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F)  
Storage temperature range –20°C to +70°C (–4°F to +158°F)  
SD Pro1/Pro2 – HS (SD 10)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
170 x 175 x 55 mm (W x H x D)  
Pro1: approx. 65 g  
Pro2: approx. 85 g  
Talk time  
narrowband: up to 12 hours  
wideband: up to 8 hours  
Charging time  
50%: approx. 20 min  
100%: approx. 1 hour  
Range  
free line of sight: up to 180 m  
in office buildings: up to 55 m  
(environment dependent)  
Speaker type  
dynamic, neodymium magnet  
Microphone type  
electret microphone, ultra noise canceling  
Operating temperature range +5°C to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F)  
Storage temperature range –20°C to +70°C (–4°F to +158°F)  
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Specifications  
Power supply unit  
Nominal input voltage  
Nominal input current  
Mains frequency  
100 – 240 V~  
max. 0.2 A  
50 – 60 Hz  
5.9 V  
Nominal output voltage  
Nominal output current  
max. 850 mA  
Operating temperature range +5°C to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F)  
Storage temperature range –20°C to +70°C (–4°F to +158°F)  
Relative humidity  
operation: 20 to 85%  
storage: 20 to 95%  
Weight  
approx. 75 g  
DECT  
EU, UK, AU:  
CAT IQ 1.0  
US version: DECT 6.0  
Transmission frequency  
1,880 to 1,900 MHz 1,920 to 1,930 MHz  
SAR value of SD Office – HS 0.196 W/kg  
(max. 10 g SAR)  
0.069 W/kg  
0.093 W/kg  
(max. 1 g SAR)  
SAR value of SD Pro1 – HS  
SAR value of SD Pro2 – HS  
0.044 W/kg  
(max. 10 g SAR)  
(max. 1 g SAR)  
0.058 W/kg  
0.025 W/kg  
(max. 10 g SAR)  
(max. 1 g SAR)  
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Manufacturer Declarations  
Manufacturer Declarations  
Warranty  
Sennheiser Communications A/S gives a warranty of 24 months on this  
product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at  
In compliance with the following requirements  
WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)  
Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime  
by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such  
equipment.  
Battery Directive (2013/56/EU)  
The product’s built-in rechargeable batteries can be recycled. In order  
to protect the environment, please dispose of defective products with  
their rechargeable batteries as special waste or return them to your  
specialist dealer.  
CE Conformity  
R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC)  
EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)  
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)  
ErP Directive (2009/125/EC)  
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)  
product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific  
regulations!  
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