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PS Engineering PMA450A Pilot's Manual And Operation Manual

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PMA450A
Audio Selector Panel
Marker Beacon Receiver
Stereo Intercom System
USB-C Charging System
with Bluetooth® Connectivity
Operation Manual
202-450-0001
Covered under one or more of the following Patents
4,941,187; 5,903,227; 6,160,496; 6,493,450;
FAA-Approved: TSO C139a, C35d, C71
Flying never sounded so good ®
August 2017 PMA450A Pilot Guide
9800 Martel Road
Lenoir City, TN 37772
www.ps-engineering.com
Pilot's Guide
and
Rev.4 August 2017
Eff. S /N B45XXXXXX& Above
7,391,877
202-450-0001
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  • Page 1 Rev.4 August 2017 Eff. S /N B45XXXXXX& Above Covered under one or more of the following Patents 4,941,187; 5,903,227; 6,160,496; 6,493,450; 7,391,877 FAA-Approved: TSO C139a, C35d, C71 Flying never sounded so good ® August 2017 PMA450A Pilot Guide 202-450-0001 Page 1...

  • Page 2: Menu Display

    This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA450A, Audio Selector Panel/Marker Beacon Receiver/Intercom Sys- tems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. This Pilot Guide is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA450A systems.

  • Page 3: Communications Transmit (Xmt) Selection

    XMT (transmit) section. The radio is automatically selected to receive incoming radio calls when the XMT is selected. With a PMA450A, you will never transmit on a radio that you are not receiving. To select a VHF COM radio to listen only, push the C1 or C2 button in the RCV (Receive) section.

  • Page 4: Swap Mode (Switch From Com 1 To Com 2 Remotely)

    Configuration The spatially processed dimensional sound in the PMA450A can be adjusted to accommodate the user prefer- ences. This adjustment allows the Spatial Audio inputs to be “relocated” on any of nine (9) defined “Head Related Transfer Function” (HRTF) locations.

  • Page 5: Navaid Selection

    In SPLIT mode, only the pilot will hear selected navigation audio. Speaker Amplifier (7) To activate the PMA450A cockpit speaker output, press and hold the N2 button (SPR) for 1 second or until SPR appears in the display. In “Split Mode” audio that the pilot hears will also be present in the speaker.

  • Page 6: Marker Beacon Operation

    Marker Beacon sensitivity is changed from Low to High sensitivity by pressing and holding the MKR button for 2 seconds, or until “H” appears in the display, indicating High sensitivity is activated. Page 6 202-450-0001 Rev. 4 PMA450A Pilot Guide...

  • Page 7: Intercom Operation

    Not recommended, because the benefit of Intel- liAudio® is lost. However, if desired, the PMA450A can be installed monaurally by using the LEFT audio connections only (left side contains Fail-Safe audio). Do NOT short left and right togeth- August 2017 PMA450A Pilot Guide...

  • Page 8: Intercom Modes

    Passengers can still talk to each other. To enable the Alternate Intercom Mode, press RADIO-ICS→ Inter- com: to switch between Standard, Alternate modes and CP Pax modes. This state is remembered during pow- er cycles. Page 8 202-450-0001 Rev. 4 PMA450A Pilot Guide...

  • Page 9: Music Control, Distribution And Muting

    The top menu, middle line select button toggles the music on or off for the pilot. When music is active, a music icon (♫) appears in the display. The PMA450A has two independent music inputs at the rear connector. The PMA450A also has the ability to receive streaming music from a Bluetooth- enabled device.

  • Page 10: Music Volume

    Radio – Radio will mute music, but intercom will not mute music.  The PMA450A defaults to Mute A LL when turned on, unless Mute Recall mode is enabled in setup. In addition to the panel mute menu, a remote switch may be installed to al- low the passengers local access to their Mute Off mode.

  • Page 11: Bluetooth® Telephone Mode

    During start-up, the PMA450A will look for each previously paired de- vice which may slow connection time. Hint, if your old phone is not recognized by the PMA450A, you may need to reset from the Bluetooth menu. Pairing separate music and telephone devices It is possible to use a different music source (iPad, iPod with Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth enabled laptop, etc) and telephone.

  • Page 12: Cellular Telephone Sidetone

    Com 1 or 2, simply by using their respective PTT switch. In ISO intercom mode, when the PMA450A is in the TEL mode, the pilot position is in the "Phone Booth." Only the pilot will hear the telephone, and only he will be heard.
  • Page 13  Rename Switched Inputs  Bluetooth  Recall Mute Modes  Recall special Intercom Modes Cycle the PMA450A power to exit setup screen. OLED Screen Adjustment The first items are adjustments to the display, allowing the installer or user to tailor display to suit the cockpit con- ditions.

  • Page 14: Display Timeout

    Cycle the PMA450A power to exit setup screen. Recall Mute As shipped by the factory, the PMA450A automatically default to “Mute Off.” This ensures that the music will always be muted until intentionally changed by the pilot.

  • Page 15: Bluetooth Setup

    To re- enable the PIN code for a different device, press the PIN but- ton.“Bluetooth Reset” will appear on screen. When the menu returns, the last stored PIN code will be shown. ID: The PMA450A can be renamed using this mode to show up on the devices with a personalized identifier. Timer Operation The PMA450A contains a timer function with count down, or count up func- tions.

  • Page 16: Usb Charging Port

    99 seconds. USB Charging Port (10) The PMA450A contains a USB-C charging port that is capable of providing 5VDC, 3 amps of current (15W) to charge the batteries in smart phones and tablets used as Personal Electronic Devices. This is NOT a data transfer jack.
  • Page 17 Unit Part Number 050-450-0102 Only Operation Manual Insert The PMA450A can be equipped with a PS Streamer audio module. This module provides a Bluetooth® output of selected signals from the audio panel. These can be streamed to compatible devices such as a GoPro camera equipped with a SENA adapter.

  • Page 18: Streamer On/Off

    The volume of the radio output to the PS Streamer module can also be  More. . .   adjusted, press Radio-ICS Streamer Volume, and use the small knob to set the level. We recom- mend starting at 10, the highest level. Page 18 202-450-0001 Rev. 4 PMA450A Pilot Guide...
  • Page 19 August 2017 PMA450A Pilot Guide 202-450-0001 Page 19...
  • Page 20 All domestic transportation charges for returning the exchange or repaired unit to the purchaser will be borne by PS Engineering, Inc. The risk of loss or damage to the product is borne by the party making the shipment, unless the purchaser requests a specific method of shipment. In this case, the purchaser assumes the risk of loss.

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