Section Iii Operation; Scope; Communications Transmit (Xmt) Selection (2) - PS Engineering PMA8000C Installation And Operator's Manual

Section III OPERATION

Section III OPERATION Section III OPERATION

3.1 SCOPE

3.1 SCOPE 3.1 SCOPE
This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000C, Audio Selector This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000C, Audio Selector This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000C, Audio Selector
Panel/Marker Beacon Receiver/Intercom Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so Panel/Marker Beacon Receiver/Intercom Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so Panel/Marker Beacon Receiver/Intercom Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so
that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. that you can take full advantage of its capabilities.
This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000C systems. They This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000C systems. They This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000C systems. They
are Communications Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, Marker Beacon Receiver and special are Communications Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, Marker Beacon Receiver and special are Communications Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, Marker Beacon Receiver and special
functions, including the Bluetooth® functionality in the PMA8000C. functions, including the Bluetooth® functionality in the PMA8000C. functions, including the Bluetooth® functionality in the PMA8000C.
Figure 3-1 PMA8000C Operating Controls Figure 3-1 PMA8000C Operating Controls Figure 3-1 PMA8000C Operating Controls
Unit power is turned on and off by pushing the volume knob. In the Unit power is turned on and off by pushing the volume knob. In the Unit power is turned on and off by pushing the volume knob. In the
set is connected directly to COM 1 as well as unswitched input #1. In serial number DC1186 and above, set is connected directly to COM 1 as well as unswitched input #1. In serial number DC1186 and above, set is connected directly to COM 1 as well as unswitched input #1. In serial number DC1186 and above,
COM 1 is present in the left ear, and Unswitched #1 is in the right ear. This allows communication capabil- COM 1 is present in the left ear, and Unswitched #1 is in the right ear. This allows communication capabil- COM 1 is present in the left ear, and Unswitched #1 is in the right ear. This allows communication capabil-
ity regardless of unit condition. Any time power is removed or turned ity regardless of unit condition. Any time power is removed or turned ity regardless of unit condition. Any time power is removed or turned
fail-safe mode. fail-safe mode. fail-safe mode.
The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions, intercom and marker beacon receiver. All The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions, intercom and marker beacon receiver. All The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions, intercom and marker beacon receiver. All
pushbutton selections will be remembered and return to the last state when turned on. pushbutton selections will be remembered and return to the last state when turned on. pushbutton selections will be remembered and return to the last state when turned on.

3.2 Communications Transmit (XMT) Selection (2)

3.2 Communications Transmit (XMT) Selection (2) 3.2 Communications Transmit (XMT) Selection (2)
There are three pushbuttons associated with the transmitter selection. The three lower buttons (# 2) control There are three pushbuttons associated with the transmitter selection. The three lower buttons (# 2) control There are three pushbuttons associated with the transmitter selection. The three lower buttons (# 2) control
which transceiver is selected for transmit. The top row of pushbuttons (# 3) allows selection of the receiver which transceiver is selected for transmit. The top row of pushbuttons (# 3) allows selection of the receiver which transceiver is selected for transmit. The top row of pushbuttons (# 3) allows selection of the receiver
audio. Push the lower button to select the desired COM transmitter. audio. Push the lower button to select the desired COM transmitter. audio. Push the lower button to select the desired COM transmitter.
The PMA8000B-Series has an automatic selector system. Audio from the selected transceiver is automati- The PMA8000B-Series has an automatic selector system. Audio from the selected transceiver is automati- The PMA8000B-Series has an automatic selector system. Audio from the selected transceiver is automati-
cally heard in the headsets and speaker (if selected). You can check this function by switching from COM 1 cally heard in the headsets and speaker (if selected). You can check this function by switching from COM 1 cally heard in the headsets and speaker (if selected). You can check this function by switching from COM 1
transmitter to COM 2 or COM 3 transmitter by pressing the transmitter selector pushbutton. See that the transmitter to COM 2 or COM 3 transmitter by pressing the transmitter selector pushbutton. See that the transmitter to COM 2 or COM 3 transmitter by pressing the transmitter selector pushbutton. See that the
associated COM 2 or 3 receive pushbutton indicator light that is located immediately in the transmitter associated COM 2 or 3 receive pushbutton indicator light that is located immediately in the transmitter associated COM 2 or 3 receive pushbutton indicator light that is located immediately in the transmitter
pushbutton turns green. This guarantees that the pilot will always hear the audio from the transceiver se- pushbutton turns green. This guarantees that the pilot will always hear the audio from the transceiver se- pushbutton turns green. This guarantees that the pilot will always hear the audio from the transceiver se-
lected for transmit. lected for transmit. lected for transmit.
The PMA8000C "remembers" the receiver selection, so that when switching transmitters from COM 1 to The PMA8000C "remembers" the receiver selection, so that when switching transmitters from COM 1 to The PMA8000C "remembers" the receiver selection, so that when switching transmitters from COM 1 to
COM 2, if COM 2 or COM 3 audio was previously selected, COM 1 audio will continue to be heard. This COM 2, if COM 2 or COM 3 audio was previously selected, COM 1 audio will continue to be heard. This COM 2, if COM 2 or COM 3 audio was previously selected, COM 1 audio will continue to be heard. This
eliminates the pilot having to switch COM 1 audio back on, after changing transmitters. eliminates the pilot having to switch COM 1 audio back on, after changing transmitters. eliminates the pilot having to switch COM 1 audio back on, after changing transmitters.
When switching from COM 1 to COM 2 or COM 3 while that COM was not previously selected, COM 1 When switching from COM 1 to COM 2 or COM 3 while that COM was not previously selected, COM 1 When switching from COM 1 to COM 2 or COM 3 while that COM was not previously selected, COM 1
audio will be switched off. In essence, switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM audio will be switched off. In essence, switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM audio will be switched off. In essence, switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM
receiver audio. receiver audio. receiver audio.
In normal (not split) modes, the PMA8000C gives priority to the pilot's radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the In normal (not split) modes, the PMA8000C gives priority to the pilot's radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the In normal (not split) modes, the PMA8000C gives priority to the pilot's radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the
copilot it transmitting, and the pilot presses his PTT, the pilot's microphone will be heard over the selected copilot it transmitting, and the pilot presses his PTT, the pilot's microphone will be heard over the selected copilot it transmitting, and the pilot presses his PTT, the pilot's microphone will be heard over the selected
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or "EMG" position, the pilot head- or "EMG" position, the pilot head- or "EMG" position, the pilot head-
OFF OFF OFF
, the audio selector will revert to , the audio selector will revert to , the audio selector will revert to
OFF OFF OFF
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