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  • Page 1 Zulu 4 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Lightspeed Zulu 4 headset. Your headset is the premium ANR aviation headset for pilots who have learned from experience that they want a proven, high-quality headset with above average functionality to get more comfort, clarity and flexibility in their flying experience.
  • Page 3 Making Phone Calls via Bluetooth ........14 Battery Types ................5 Activating Voice Assistant ............15 Battery Life ..................5 Lightspeed Aviation App ...........16 Controller ..................6 Using Your Zulu 4 Headset Peak Performance Tips............17 Turning ON and OFF ...............6 FAQs ....................18 Matching Stereo/Mono Setting to an Specifications ................22 Audio Panel ..................8...
  • Page 4 Zulu 4 Quick Start Guide Welcome! Your Lightspeed Zulu 4 is the premium ANR aviation headset for pilots who have learned from experience that they want a proven, high-quality headset with above average functionality to get more comfort, clarity and flexibility in their flying experience.
  • Page 5 4. Position the microphone 1⁄8 inch from your mouth; face the side of the microphone with the four Fitting your headset properly is the key to screws and Lightspeed logo away from you. comfortable use and superior Active Noise (Remove the mic windscreen to see these features.) Reduction (ANR) capabilities.
  • Page 6 Tall head pad Battery Installation If you feel that your ears are not centered within the The standard Zulu 4 battery–powered headsets ear cups, even after collapsing the sliders completely, require two AA batteries (included). Use alkaline a taller head pad might be the solution. This will move batteries for best performance.
  • Page 7 A set of batteries can provide up to 40 hours of power. However, heavy Bluetooth® wireless technology usage can significantly reduce battery life. Under quiet conditions Zulu 4 will auto shut off approximately five minutes after the headset is removed from your head.
  • Page 8 B. Power button: Powers on headset, turning on Active Noise Reduction (ANR). Press button once to turn Zulu 4 on; press and hold to turn Zulu 4 off. To toggle the LED brightness from bright to dim quickly press the power button twice.
  • Page 9 Using Your Zulu 4 Headset D. Bluetooth mode indicator LED: Flashes BLUE when Bluetooth mode is on and RED when Bluetooth mode is being turned off. In pairing mode, flashes alternating RED and BLUE. E. Bluetooth power button: Turns on and off the Bluetooth signal and controls deviced connected devices via Bluetooth technology.
  • Page 10 The Stereo/Mono DIP switch setting should match headset. The GREEN power LED flashes when power the signal from your audio panel. Zulu 4 is shipped is supplied. Active Noise Reduction (ANR) is engaged in Mono (the “on” position) so you only need when you turn on the headset.
  • Page 11 Plug into your intercom and talk remove the small cap next to the Lightspeed logo. into the headset microphone while playing music Turn the dial clockwise to increase gain sensitivity using a wired device.
  • Page 12 Using Your Zulu 4 Headset Setting DIP Switches DIP switches are factory set to match most aircraft audio panels. To change a DIP switch setting open the controller battery/DIP switch door. Use a small pointed object such as a wood toothpick to slide the DIP switch to ON or OFF depending on your preference.
  • Page 13 Using Your Zulu 4 Headset Zulu 4 DIP Switch and Their Recommended Use DIP switch OFF position ON position Recommendations STEREO/MONO Stereo Mono—Factory Affects audio from the panel only. Set to Stereo only if you setting are using a stereo panel. If your audio panel produces a mono signal but the switch is set to Stereo, you will hear audio communications in only one ear or weakly in both.
  • Page 14 Before using a mobile • Press & Hold Bluetooth button for 2–5 seconds device for the first time with Zulu 4, it must be • Pairing mode is indicated when you see “paired” or electronically connected via Bluetooth alternating flashing Red/Blue LEDs.
  • Page 15 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® Bluetooth Button Functions – Quick Guide Switch between connected devices With 2 devices connected both can play audio Pressing the Bluetooth Button simultaneously, but only the first one to do so will • Once—Pause and play audio + answer or end call transmit through the headset, the other will be •...
  • Page 16 Making Phone Calls via Bluetooth If you want to clear the headset pairing list, press To make a Bluetooth call when your Zulu 4 headset and hold the Bluetooth button, volume up and is unplugged from the intercom, set the DIP Switch volume down buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds, 3 &...
  • Page 17 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Call Audio • If there is playable music/audio/phone call Routing and verify it is set to Bluetooth Headset. then it will continue following the standard Failure to perform this function may result in loss Pause/Play/Answer/End Call functionality below: of ringtone and/or ability to hear the caller.
  • Page 18 . The free app works Comms DIP switch is in the ON ® ® seamlessly with Zulu 4 headsets to capture and position, the recipient of a phone call retrieve all incoming and outgoing communications. will hear all sounds on the intercom.
  • Page 19 18 months. These are wear items that are headset, ” on page 3. not covered by the Lightspeed warranty and • Set the Zulu 4 Stereo/Mono DIP switch to match are available for purchase on our website at the signal from your audio panel (see “Matching LightspeedAviation.com/Accessories.
  • Page 20 It uses the industry standard LEMO plug (6 pin). This plug is standard on all Cirrus and If you lose power at any time, Zulu 4 will continue Cessna 350 and 400 series aircraft. The Zulu 4 also to perform as a passive headset. When batteries...
  • Page 21 Lightspeed logo on our microphone to Stereo/Mono DIP switch is set to Mono. reveal the adjustment dial. Turning the adjustment dial clockwise will increase gain and turning it counterclockwise will decrease gain.
  • Page 22 To reduce RF interference during phone calls, • Once Bluetooth is on you will see a solid blue light keep cell phones at least 12 inches from the Zulu 4 • If you have connected a device previously, controller and headset when making calls.
  • Page 23 Without a tight seal, air can seep in and cause the ANR to compensate for uneven internal cup The Zulu 4 serial number (a small, white, bar-code pressure, often resulting in a warbling noise. sticker with numbers) can be found on the headset underneath the head pad.
  • Page 24 Specifications Zulu 4 Configurations Model Power Source Cord Connector Zulu 4 (PN40614) Two AA batteries Straight Dual general aviation connectors with .250-inch commercial stereo headphone plug and .206-inch MIL-SPEC microphone plug Zulu 4:P (PN40615) Audio Panel or Straight LEMO Two AA batteries...
  • Page 25 Specifications General Maximum SPL: Greater than 125 dB at 100 Hz Battery power supply: 3V, two AA batteries Weight: 14.6 oz. (including ear seals and mic boom) Microphone Panel aircraft 8-40 VDC Transducer principle: Noise-canceling electret Headphone Frequency response: 200 Hz-6000 Hz Maximum SPL: 114 dB Transducer: 40mm moving coil Terminating impedance: 220–2200 ohms...
  • Page 26 Lightspeed Aviation hereby declares that the radio equipment type 800-00029-001/800- on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 00029-002/800-00029-003 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 27 Compliance Statements & Warnings Exposure Assessment Warning: Portable device (EN 62479 use distance less than 20cm, power less than 13dBm): RF exposure information: The EIRP power of the device at maximal case is below the exempt condition, 20mW specified in EN62479: 2010. RF exposure assessment has been performed to prove that this unit will not generate the harmful EM emission above the reference level as specified in EC Council Recommendation (1999/519/EC).
  • Page 28 Purchaser. Without paying any amount to Purchaser, LSA may keep, sell, or Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. (“LSA”) warrants that the new aviation headset sold by LSA otherwise discard all replaced New Headsets and parts thereof and all New Headsets (“New Headset”) is free from all material defects in workmanship and materials.
  • Page 29 BE EXTENDED FOR A PERIOD EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE DELAY. IF, AFTER A Shutoff are trademarks of Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. Lightspeed is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. iPhone® and iPad® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. REASONABLE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS, THE DEFECT REMAINS UNFIXED, PURCHASER and other countries.
  • Page 30 Lightspeed Aviation 6135 Jean Road Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035 support@lightspeedaviation.com 800.332.2421 Toll Free 503.968.3113 Tel 503.968.7664 Fax LightspeedAviation.com...