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If this is your first Lightspeed Aviation headset—welcome to the Lightspeed family! We look forward to building a lasting community with our customers founded on products and service that are best in class.
Bluetooth mode—ON and OFF ......11 Battery life ..............6 Bluetooth wireless technology features ..12 Controller ...............6 FlightLink ............... 13 Using your Sierra headset FAQs ................... 14 Turning ON and OFF ..........8 Peak performance tips ..........16 Matching stereo/mono setting to an Specifications ..............
Introduction Your Sierra headset package includes (clockwise, from top left on the following page): • Carrying case • User and Quick Start guide with warranty information • Sierra ANR headset with Sierra controller • Two AA batteries • Cord clip •...
Getting Started Fitting your headset C. Position the microphone 1∕8 inch from your Fitting your headset properly is the key to mouth, with the gain adjustment cap facing comfortable use and superior Active Noise away from you (visible when you remove the Reduction (ANR) capabilities.
Getting Started Battery installation C. When batteries begin to run The Sierra headset requires two AA batteries low the power LED flashes red. If the LED flashes red (included). Use alkaline or lithium batteries for best performance. during flight the headset will continue to operate.
Sierra on; press and A set of batteries can provide up to 40 hours hold to turn Sierra off. To toggle the LED of power. However, heavy usage of Bluetooth brightness from bright to dim quickly press ®...
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Auxiliary input jack: Provides a wired input for cell phones and audio devices. G. Bluetooth volume buttons: Controls the volume of devices connected via Bluetooth wireless technology. H. ComPriority button: Quiets music and audio from auxiliary devices during radio The Sierra controller communications.
LED turns off. The Stereo/Mono DIP switch does not affect auxiliary devices, so you can enjoy auxiliary audio Sierra will auto shut off approximately five in stereo regardless of how the Stereo/Mono DIP minutes after removing the headset and under switch is set.
Using Your Sierra Headset Wired auxiliary devices toothpick to slide the DIP switch to ON or OFF depending on your preference. To connect a music player or cell phone to Sierra’s ComPriority auxiliary input jack, use the cord provided. ™...
Bluetooth LED is no longer alternating red and blue, start over first time with Sierra, it must be “paired” or electronically connected. from step one. To pair a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled 3.
Sierra. wireless technology to correctly function. Bluetooth mode—ON and OFF When you turn on the Sierra Bluetooth mode it ON: With Sierra turned ON, press and hold the will connect to the most recently paired device. Bluetooth button (see page 7) until you hear...
• Press the Bluetooth button once to Depending on the Bluetooth wireless technology disconnect from a call. profile of the phone, you can use Sierra’s Bluetooth buttons to perform several functions. • Press and hold the Bluetooth button for two Some typical functions are: seconds to redial the last number called.
• Download the FlightLink app from the and iPhone.® The free app works App Store seamlessly with all new Lightspeed • Tap the icon on your iPad or iPhone to begin headsets to capture and retrieve all incoming and using the app outgoing communications. ...
Stereo while your audio panel is transmitting Your headset may not be in pairing mode. Some a mono signal. To fix this, change Sierra’s Stereo/ devices prompt for a pass code without checking Mono DIP switch to Mono. This setting does not for pairing mode.
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12 inches from the head pad. The head pad, Sierra controller and headset when making calls. located on the inner radius of the headband, When flying what causes a warbling noise in...
(ear seals, head pads and mic muffs) every 18 months • Set Sierra’s Stereo/Mono DIP switch to to ensure peak ANR performance and match the signal from your audio panel; see comfort. These are wear items and are not “Matching Sierra’s Stereo/Mono setting to...
Specifications Connector Microphone Dual general aviation connectors with .250-inch Transducer principle: Noise-canceling electret commercial stereo headphone plug and .206- Frequency response: 200 Hz-6000 Hz inch MIL-SPEC microphone plug Maximum SPL: 114 dB Terminating impedance: 220–2200 ohms General Operating voltage: 8V-16V DC Battery power supply: 3V, two AA batteries Weight: 16 oz.
Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. ordinary wear and tear; or (6) finish and appearance item. For each Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. (“LSA”) warrants that the new aviation claim made under this Limited Warranty (“Claim”), Purchaser must, headset sold by LSA (“New Headset”) is free from all material within 10 days of discovering a New Headset problem indicating defects in workmanship and materials.
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Warranty Information facility’s location (i.e., FOB the facility) within 10 days of the date of Program. For Non-Warranty Service Programs, LSA warrants that all LSA’s completion notice sent to Purchaser, or else LSA will deem new, used, reconditioned, or refurbished parts and headsets used to the New Headset abandoned, in which case LSA may keep, sell, or repair or replace any headset will be free from all material defects in otherwise discard it;...
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TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW: LSA DISCLAIMS AND HAS BEEN OUT OF PURCHASER’S HANDS FOR WARRANTY PROVIDES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPAIRS. IF A DEFECT EXISTS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WILL NOT EXPIRE UNTIL THE DEFECT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Lightspeed Aviation is under license.
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