The Bose® Aviation Headset XOwner’s Guide
10 Use Power Cable Microphone Plug ControlsSource TypeBattery Straight Electret Standard • ON/OFF switch(9V) headphone • Volume controland •
11Preparing the Bose® Aviation Headset XAttaching or relocating the boom microphone cableDetaching the boom microphone cable or connector access cover
12Preparing the Bose® Aviation Headset XAttaching the boom microphone cableAttach the boom microphone cable to the earcup as follows:1. Ensure that th
13Using the Bose® Aviation Headset XWearing the headsetUser comfort and good noise reduction performance require a properfit. Note the left and right
14Using the Bose® Aviation Headset XMicrophone placementClear communications depend on proper microphone placement.Follow these three steps for proper
15Operating the battery powered headset (cont.)Stereo/mono switchThe stereo/mono switch is provided only on the general aviation,battery powered heads
16Using the Bose® Aviation Headset XOperating the battery powered headset (cont.)Volume controlControl of the volume level of the Bose Aviation Headse
17Operating the installed headsetPower switchTurn on active noise reduction by setting the power switch to ON. SeeFigure 6 for details. For volume con
18Using the Bose® Aviation Headset XOperating the installed headset (cont.)Volume control using multiple headsetsWhen an aircraft has more than one he
19Figure 7Connector technicalinformationUsing the Bose® Aviation Headset XPIN 6PANEL HOLE REQUIREDAIRCRAFT INTERFACE SCHEMATICRED•1 V+INBLK•2 GNDWHT•3
2Safety InformationWe, the offerer:Bose® Corporation,The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USAAcknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
20Using the Bose® Aviation Headset XNotes• For use with a stereo intercom, connect the left and rightchannels to their respective positions. For monau
21Using the Bose® Aviation Headset XOperating the installed headset (cont.)• The Bose aircraft panel connector cannot be installed to an audiosystem u
22Operating the installed headset (cont.)Figure 9Installation to existingaircraft stereo jacksFigure 10Installation to existinghelicopter single jackU
23General Care and MaintenanceInstructions for continued airworthinessBose recommends following the General Care and Maintenanceinstructions in this g
24General Care and MaintenanceCleaning instructions (cont.)Wind screenRemove the wind screen from the microphone as described in Replac-ing the wind s
25General Care and MaintenanceReplacing the ear cushionReplace the ear cushion as follows. See Figure 11:1. Grasp the ear cushion skirt where it folds
26General Care and MaintenanceReplacing the batteryReplace the battery as follows (see Figure 13):1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF.2. Slide the batter
27General Care and MaintenanceReplacing the headband cushionThe headband cushion is designed to give the maximum level ofcomfort to your headset. Plea
28TroubleshootingIn case of difficultyIdentify the problem in the left column of the table. Perform the corrective actions suggested inthe right colum
29TroubleshootingProblem What to doLow rumbling sound with • Adjust the earcup fit to create a better seal on the head.headset turned on in a The head
3Cautions and AdvisoriesOperational advisoryThe Bose® Aviation Headset X, an active noise reducing (ANR) headset,is a complex electronic device. As wi
30Technical InformationSound pressure levels (SPL) are relative to 20 micropascals.HeadphoneDamage could occur to avionics equipment that is intended
31Technical InformationFAA Technical Standards OrderThe Bose® Aviation Headset X, its interface, cables, and electret boommicrophone are FAA approved
32Service & Warranty InformationOrdering spares and accessoriesThe following accessories and customer replaceable components maybe purchased direc
33ServiceContact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department for:• Spare parts and accessories• Technical advice• Installation information• Warranty and rep
34Notes
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4Cautions and AdvisoriesListening to your aircraftWith the headset’s combination of both active and passive attenuation,typical aircraft sounds (for e
5Cautions and AdvisoriesWater damageDo not attempt to use or repair the headset if it has been immersed inwater. Contact the Bose® Aviation Headset De
6ContentsSafety Information ... 2Cautions and Advisorie
7ContentsOperating the installed headset ... 17Power switch...
8Headset introductionCongratulations on purchasing the Bose® Aviation Headset X. Thisheadset uses advanced electronic noise reduction circuitry andaco
9IntroductionHeadset descriptionThe Bose® Aviation Headset X comes in several variations for bothgeneral aviation and helicopter use. These variations
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