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Faro G3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CARBON FIBER AVIATION HEADSET User Guide...
  • Page 2 Your headset is backed by an amazing warranty. Please feel free to reach out to Faro for any questions and we always appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Faro as your aviation headset.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bluetooth Features ............17 Bluetooth Status Lights ............. 17 Good to know Pro Tips ................18 Common Questions ............19 Common Questions (continued) ........20 Technical Specifications ............ 21 Warranty ................22 Product Registration ............24 Connect with Faro .............. 24...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    When listening to an audio source via your Faro G3 headset, please limit the volume to safe levels to ensure you are able to hear communication and warning alarms from your aircraft.

  • Page 5: Function Overview

    Function Overview.

  • Page 6: Adjusting Your Head Pad

    Getting Started. Adjusting your head pad. Adjustment for a personalized fit on the G3 is simple and easy. Proper fit is important both for comfort and optimal noise reduction. Loosen the thumb knobs on the headset rails. Place the headset on.

  • Page 7: Adjusting Your Microphone

    Adjusting your microphone. G3 microphone can be rotated to be placed on the right or the left side of the headset. To adjust the microphone placement, rotate the microphone from its base and bend the flexible boom. For clear and crisp communication, the microphone should be placed approximately 1/8”...

  • Page 8: Battery Type

    Getting Started. Battery Type. Faro G3 requires two AA batteries. Use Alkaline batteries from trusted brands for best performance. Rechargeable batteries are discouraged because they provide uneven voltage power which interferes with ANR. The ANR and Bluetooth functions are powered by battery.

  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation. To open the battery compartment door, press firmly down and out as shown in figure below.

  • Page 10: Controller Overview

    Getting Started. Controller Overview. A. Volume Control: You can adjust the volume from your audio panel for each ear cup independently. B. Power Status: Flashes Green when battery supply is strong. Flashes Amber when battery is low. Flashes Red when battery is very low. Power Button: Press and hold for one second to turn the ANR on.

  • Page 11: Controller Reference

    Controller Reference.

  • Page 12: Using Your G3

    G3 will automatically power off after approximately five minutes from removing the headset and in quiet conditions. G3 will automatically shut off after 1 hour if headset is not connected to intercom and only auxiliary is used or only Bluetooth is playing audio.

  • Page 13: Stereo / Mono Setting

    Stereo / Mono Setting. Whether you should use a Mono or Stereo setting depends on your aircraft’s avionics. Incorrect setting will result in communication being heard in only one side. Stereo /Mono setting does not effect the audio from your auxiliary sources.

  • Page 14: Audio Priority Switch

    Using your G3. Audio Priority Switch. You may wish to mute your auxiliary audios when you are transmitting or receiving transmission. Position A will automatically detect transmissions and significantly reduce auxiliary and Bluetooth audio volumes. Position B will continue to play auxiliary and Bluetooth audio even if transmission is sent or received.

  • Page 15: Bluetooth Devices

    Bluetooth Devices. Pairing Bluetooth for the First Time. Turn the headset on and ensure the power status is flashing green. Place the audio priority switch to A or B position. Press and hold the bluetooth button for one second. Bluetooth status will flash red and blue to indicate it is in pairing mode.

  • Page 16: Turn Bluetooth On Or Off

    Bluetooth status light will flash in blue regularly upon successful connection. To connect G3 to a new Bluetooth source after initial pairing, please turn off Bluetooth on previous device or ensure it is not in close proximity.

  • Page 17: Bluetooth Features

    Bluetooth Features. Power on or off: Press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds. Re-Dial: Press the Bluetooth button twice. Answer Call: Press the Bluetooth button once. End Call: Press the Bluetooth button once. Reject Call: Press and hold the Bluetooth button for more than 1 second.

  • Page 18: Good To Know

    Good to know. Pro Tips. • Ensure G3 is fitting you properly by reviewing adjustments on page 6. Ear seals should be centered over the ears for best performance. • Position the microphone in front of your lips for maximum noise cancellation.

  • Page 19: Common Questions

    Common Questions. Why can I hear in only one side? Your G3 headset is compatible with both Stereo and Mono aircraft avionics. If your headset is set to the incorrect setting for your aircraft, hearing will be lost in one side. Refer to page 13 for additional information.

  • Page 20: Common Questions (Continued)

    What if I have other questions? FARO Pilot Support is here to help. Please use one of the following channels to contact us: Online: www.FaroAviation.com E-mail: team@faroaviation.com...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications. General Battery power supply: 3V, two AA batteries Operating Temperature: -4 to 158 F / -20 to 70 C Weights: 9oz / 255g Headphone Type: Dynamic Frequency Response: 50 Hz-20 kHz Sensitivity: 95±5 dB SPL Microphone and Amplifier Type: Noise-canceling Electret Frequency Response: 100Hz to 5 kHz Operating Voltage: 8-40 VDC...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Purchaser, or else Faro Aviation will deem the New Headset abandoned, in which case Faro Aviation may keep, sell, or otherwise discard it; or (II) refund the New Headset’s purchase price to Purchaser. Without paying any amount to Purchas-...
  • Page 23 Faro Aviation may hire a 3rd party to repair or replace any new or used headset. “In- cluding” means “including, but not limited to.” THE TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE ONLY TERMS THAT GOVERN FARO AVIATION’S WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS FOR ANY NEW OR USED HEADSET OR PART THEREOF.

  • Page 24: Product Registration

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