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  • Page 1 AVIATION HEADSET Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    In accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Directive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or documents(s) Technical regulations:EN55013, EN55020 Accredited by: Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 15 June 2003 Nic Merks Bose Products B.V. Vice President, Europe Nijverheidstraat 8, 1135 GE Edam Manufacturer’s authorized...

  • Page 3: Cautions And Advisories

    If your headset is aircraft powered, connect the head- set to the aircraft power sources only as described in this guide. An aircraft powered headset will not operate properly if used with a Bose Series II Aviation Headset battery pack or with any commercial battery pack.

  • Page 4: How Use Of The Headset Affects Hearing Safety

    Using entertainment audio sources When listening to in-flight entertainment or a home audio source through a Bose Aviation Headset , be sure to limit the volume to safe levels that do not interfere with your ability to hear informational sounds and warning alarms, such as stall warnings or gear up, while piloting.

  • Page 5: Earcup Inner Screen

    Earcup inner screen Do not attempt to remove, replace, or repair this screen. If operating problems indicate the need for screen replacement, contact the Bose ® Aviation Headset Department. Refer to “Contact information” on page 34. If the screen gets wet or any foreign objects become lodged on or adjacent to it, follow the instructions in “Headset Care and...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Cautions and Advisories ........3 Operational advisory .
  • Page 7 Service ..........34 To return your headset to Bose for repair ....34 Contact information .

  • Page 8: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION We appreciate your choice ® Congratulations on your purchase of a Bose Aviation Headset . ® This headset combines Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling headset technology to electronically reduce unwanted aircraft noise, and ® Bose TriPort headset technology for a smaller, lighter, more comfortable headset that delivers full-spectrum noise reduction.
  • Page 9 NTRODUCTION Figure 4 The (a) battery powered and (b) aircraft powered versions of the headset...

  • Page 10: Getting Your Headset Ready For Use

    Please fill in the requested information and mail it to Bose. We will use this information to provide you with appropriate advisories and updates. Be sure to include your headset serial number, which can be found on teh barcode label located on the underside of the magnesium headband, underneath the headband cushion.

  • Page 11: Removing An Attached Boom Microphone Cable

    ETTING EADSET EADY FOR Before you remove or attach the microphone, however, be sure to note the important markings for left (L) and right (R) above each earcup. These markings indicate which ear each earcup is intended to fit over. Removing an attached boom microphone cable 1.

  • Page 12: Clothing Clip

    ETTING EADSET EADY FOR Figure 7 Positioning the mic cable assembly on the preferred earcup L for left Access cover Connector pins Connector Cable pins assembly 4. Press the assembly onto the connector pins until it is fully engaged and the cable assembly is flush with the earcup. CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force, which may result in earcup dam- age.

  • Page 13: Preparing To Use Battery Power

    ETTING EADSET EADY FOR Preparing to use battery power The battery compartment on your headset control model serves two purposes. In addition to holding the batteries, it contains small switches (Figure 9) that give you the option to change some of the factory-set operation defaults for your headset.

  • Page 14: Inserting Batteries

    The Bose connector (material number 323172-0010) is TSO approved (C-57a and C-58a) together with the Bose Series II Aviation Headset and the Bose Aviation Headset X. Attaching and removing the cable When the quick-connector is installed, the cable leading from the control module connects to it.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Connector

    ETTING EADSET EADY FOR CAUTION: Do not attempt to pull the connector out without first pulling back on the sleeve. Forcing the connector out will cause damage to the cable and/or your aircraft instrument panel. Figure 11 Slide sleeve Align keyway Attaching and removing the to release cable...

  • Page 16: Details On Making The Connections

    ETTING EADSET EADY FOR Details on making the connections The pinout for the optional installed connector is: Wire color Description Headset power (10-32 VDC). Use a 1/4 amp fuse or a 1/2 amp circuit breaker. System ground. Connect to the existing Black audio ground.

  • Page 17: Use Proper Adhesives

    Connect shields to existing audio wiring shields or to audio ground, if existing wiring is not shielded. • The Bose aircraft panel connector cannot be installed to an audio system using transformer-coupled audio outputs. Call the Bose Aviation Headset Department for details: 800-287-0611.

  • Page 18: Mono, Stereo, And Helicopter Connection Diagrams

    6 MIC LO BLK/WH Ring (audio) Microphone - Jack Exisiting PTT Barrel switch (PTT) (gnd) and wiring (no connection to Bose headset) Headphone - Jack Existing wiring to aircraft intercom/ audio panel Barrel (phone audio) (audio gnd) Figure 14 10-32 1V+IN 1/2A...

  • Page 19: Using Your Headset

    If this problem continues when the sound level returns to normal, however, refer to “In case of difficulty” on page 30. ® If the problem persists, contact the Bose Aviation Headset Depart- ment for assistance. During a long flight, you may feel a slight pressure point, which can be relieved by adjusting the headband position.

  • Page 20: Microphone Placement

    SING EADSET Microphone placement Proper microphone placement is important for clear communica- tions. With the headset on your head, make these adjustments: 1. Grasp the boom with your fingers and move the microphone up or down so it is level with your mouth (Figure 17). Figure 17 (b) Mic is too far away...

  • Page 21: Power Button

    SING EADSET Power button Use the power button to turn the headset on or off, or to change the LED brightness (Figure 18). • Press the power button once to turn on ANR. • Press and hold the power button to turn off ANR. Or rely on the smart shutoff feature (described on page page 13).

  • Page 22: Controlling The Volume Of A Single Battery Powered Headset

    Volume control using multiple headsets When an aircraft has more than one headset connected to its audio system, the pilot in command should adjust the volume of his/her Bose ® Aviation Headset as follows: 1.

  • Page 23: Operating The Aircraft Powered Headset

    SING EADSET An LED, located on the control module, changes color to indicate the power status, as follows: LED Color Type of light Indicates Green Blinking Power ON and batteries good Amber Fast blinking Power ON, but batteries low (8 hours or less remaining) Faster blinking Power ON, but batteries very low (2 hours or less remaining)

  • Page 24: Notice The Individual Earcup Controls

    Volume control using multiple headsets When an aircraft has more than one headset connected to its audio system, the pilot in command should adjust the volume of his/her Bose Aviation Headset as follows: 1. Turn off ANR by setting the power switch to OFF.

  • Page 25: Headset Care And Maintenance

    All other care and maintenance, in and out of the warranty period, must be performed by Bose or an authorized dealer. Other maintenance is performed by condition only. CAUTION: Do not immerse the headset in water or any other liquid.

  • Page 26: Ear Cushions

    Located inside the earcup, the inner screen is critical to proper head- set operation. If the screen appears to cause operating problems, contact the Bose ® Aviation Headset Department. Replacement parts Replacement parts can be ordered directly from Bose Corporation. Please refer to “Contact information” on page 34.

  • Page 27: Headband Cushion

    Do not use electric heaters, blowers, or hairdryer type devices to dry the inner screen. ® If the headset is immersed in liquid, do not use it. Contact the Bose Aviation Headset Department for assistance. Replacing parts Through normal use, parts like windscreens and ear cushions may require periodic replacement.

  • Page 28: Battery Replacement

    EADSET ARE AND AINTENANCE Properly position the replacement ear cushion against the earcup. 4. Tuck an edge of the ear cushion skirt into the slot behind the ear cushion flange. Be careful not to fold the skirt over. 5. Work the remainder of the skirt into the slot completely around the earcup.

  • Page 29: Battery Door Replacement

    The headband cushion is designed to give the maximum level of comfort to your headset. Please follow the maintenance instructions below for regular care. Bose recommends that the cushion be replaced after regular care and maintenance fails to restore the wool pile to its original size and shape.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Look for the problem in the left column of the table, then follow the instructions on “What to do” in the right column. If the problem per- ® sists, contact the Bose Aviation Headset Department, using the contact information on page 34 of this guide, for assistance.
  • Page 31 ROUBLESHOOTING Stereo missing or communi- • If your aircraft has a mono audio system, verify that the stereo/ cations in one ear only mono configuration switch is set to mono. See “Changing the optional operation switches” on page 13. If the switch is set to stereo, and the headset is plugged into a mono audio system, you will hear only through the left earcup.

  • Page 32: Technical Information

    ECHNICAL NFORMATION Sound pressure levels (SPL) are relative to 20 micropascals. Headphone Damage could occur to avionics equipment that is intended for use only with 600-ohm headsets. If in doubt, consult the avionics equipment manufacturer. Impedance Monaural mode: 160 ohms (ON) and 230 ohms (OFF) at 1 kHz Stereo mode: 320 ohms (ON), 460 ohms (OFF) Frequency...

  • Page 33: Faa Technical Standards Order

    (Category A) Altitude: 15,000 feet maximum pressure alti- tude for full cancellation FAA Technical Standards Order The Bose ® Aviation Headset , including its interface, cables, and electret boom microphone, is FAA approved to TSO C-57a and C-58a. It has been designed to function in or withstand exposure to...

  • Page 34: Service & Warranty Information

    ARRANTY NFORMATION Warranty period Limited 5-year warranty: Bose Corporation warrants this headset to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Ear cushion life will vary with use. Ear cushions carry a six-month limited warranty against manu- facturer’s defects.

  • Page 35: Ordering Parts And Accessories

    E-MAIL: aviation_europe@bose.com World Wide Web: www.bose.com Ordering parts and accessories The following accessories and customer-replaceable components may be purchased directly from Bose. Refer to contact information on page 34. • Additional control module cable Specify: battery powered; or aircraft powered •...
  • Page 36 ©2009 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM325239 Rev.00...

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