AVIATION HEADSET©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAAM325239 Rev.00Owner’s Guide
10GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USELocate the serial number for your product registration cardThe Bose® Aviation Headset includes a product registr
11GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USEBefore you remove or attach the microphone, however, be sure to note the important markings for left (L) and right
12GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USEFigure 7Positioning the mic cable assembly on the preferred earcupConnector pinsAccess coverCable assemblyConnect
13GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USEPreparing to use battery powerThe battery compartment on your headset control model serves two purposes. In additi
14GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USEInserting batteriesInsert the two supplied alkaline AA batteries (IEC LR6) into the control module (Figure 10).Fi
15GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USECAUTION: Do not attempt to pull the connector out without first pulling back on the sleeve. Forcing the connector
16GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USEDetails on making the connectionsThe pinout for the optional installed connector is:Pin Wire color Description1 Re
17GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USENotes• For use with a stereo intercom, connect the left and right channels to their respective positions. If your
18GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USEMono, stereo, and helicopter connection diagramsFigure 13Diagram of connections for a mono signal10-32V DC1/2A1V+I
19USING YOUR HEADSET Wearing it properly Proper fit on your head is important both for comfort and good noise reduction performance. Here are a few gu
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe, the offerer:Bose Corporation,The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAAcknowledge our sole responsibility, that the pro
20USING YOUR HEADSETMicrophone placementProper microphone placement is important for clear communica-tions. With the headset on your head, make these
21USING YOUR HEADSET Power buttonUse the power button to turn the headset on or off, or to change the LED brightness (Figure 18).• Press the power but
22USING YOUR HEADSETHolding the control module upright and facing you:• Use the left knob to adjust volume in the left earcup. • Use the right knob to
23USING YOUR HEADSET An LED, located on the control module, changes color to indicate the power status, as follows: LED Color Type of light Indic
24USING YOUR HEADSETCAUTION: Avoid setting the volume levels too high. Exposure to loud sounds may cause hearing damage.Notice the individual earcup c
25HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCEInstructions for continued airworthinessBose recommends following the general care and maintenance instructions in this
26HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCEEar cushionsAs a general rule, ear cushions should be replaced every six months or every 350 hours of use, depending on
27HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCEHeadband cushion1. Remove the cushion as described in “Headband cushion replacement” on page 29.2. Place the cushion in
28HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCE3. Properly position the replacement ear cushion against the earcup. 4. Tuck an edge of the ear cushion skirt into the s
29HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCEBattery door replacement1. Slide the battery door down using the finger indent and lift open.2. Gently rotate the cover
3CAUTIONS AND ADVISORIESOperational advisory The Bose® Aviation Headset is an active noise reducing (ANR) headset. As with any complex electronic de
30TROUBLESHOOTINGIn case of difficultyLook for the problem in the left column of the table, then follow the instructions on “What to do” in the right
31TROUBLESHOOTINGStereo missing or communi-cations in one ear only• If your aircraft has a mono audio system, verify that the stereo/mono configuratio
32TECHNICAL INFORMATIONSound pressure levels (SPL) are relative to 20 micropascals.Headphone Damage could occur to avionics equipment that is intende
33TECHNICAL INFORMATIONFAA Technical Standards OrderThe Bose® Aviation Headset , including its interface, cables, and electret boom microphone, is FA
34SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATIONWarranty periodLimited 5-year warranty: Bose Corporation warrants this headset to be free from defects in material
35SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATIONEuropean Headquarters:Noise Reduction Technology GroupNijverheidstraat 8 NL-1135 GE Edam TEL:+31(0)299-390150 FAX:
AVIATION HEADSET©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain,Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAAM325239 Rev.00Owner’s Guide
4CAUTIONS AND ADVISORIESHow use of the headset affects hearing safetyThe headset is intended for use with ANR turned on. Noise reduction and communica
5CAUTIONS AND ADVISORIESFigure 2TriPort® headset openingsTriPort headset openingsEarcup inner screenThe protective inner screen is critical to the hea
6CONTENTSCautions and Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Operational advisory . . . . . . .
7CONTENTSOperating the aircraft powered headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8INTRODUCTIONWe appreciate your choiceCongratulations on your purchase of a Bose® Aviation Headset .This headset combines Bose Acoustic Noise Cancell
9INTRODUCTIONFigure 4The (a) battery powered and (b) aircraft powered versions of the headset(a)(b)00_AM270261-01_HeadsetXII.book Page 9 Tuesday, Au
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