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- Page 1 Zulu User Guide...
- Page 2 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Lightspeed Aviation Zulu headset. Your headset is a premium product that will provide many years of comfortable high performance for your flying endeavors. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bluetooth Features ..........14 Battery Life ..............6 Bluetooth Mode—ON and OFF ......14 FAQ’s .................. 16 Controller ...............6 Using Your Zulu Headset Peak Performance Tips ..........18 Specifications ..............19 Turning ON and OFF ..........8 Warranty Information ..........21 Matching Stereo/Mono Setting to an Audio Panel ..............8... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Your Zulu headset package includes (clockwise, • Audio device/iPhone cable with standard from top left on the following page): 3.5mm connector • Carrying case • User and Quick Start Guide with warranty information • Zulu ANR headset with Zulu controller • Two AA batteries (not included with panel- powered headsets) • Cord clip • Cell phone cable with standard 2.5mm connector... - Page 5 Introduction...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Fitting Your Headset Fitting your headset properly is the key to comfortable use and superior Active Noise Reduction (ANR) capabilities. To gain peak performance from the ANR feature it’s necessary to have a solid seal around your entire ear combined with a symmetrical fit on your head. -
Page 7: Battery Installation
“talk” which is marked at the microphone base. the power is on. Battery Installation C. When batteries begin to run The standard Zulu, Zulu:CD and Zulu:C battery– low the power LED flashes powered headsets require two AA batteries RED. If the LED flashes RED (included). Use alkaline batteries for best... -
Page 8: Battery Types
Active Noise Reduction (ANR). Press button Battery Life once to turn Zulu on; press and hold to turn A set of batteries can provide up to 40 hours of Zulu off. power. However, heavy Bluetooth usage can To toggle the LED brightness from bright to significantly reduce battery life. Under quiet... - Page 9 Auxiliary input jack: Provides a wired input for audio and cell phone devices. G. Bluetooth volume buttons: Controls the volume of Bluetooth devices. H. Auto MusicMute button: When enabled, automatically quiets music and audio from auxiliary devices during radio communications. Does not affect cell phone calls. The Zulu controller...
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Page 10: Using Your Zulu Headset
The Stereo/Mono DIP switch does not affect auxiliary devices, so you can Zulu will auto shut off approximately two enjoy auxiliary audio in stereo regardless of how the minutes after removing the headset and under Stereo/Mono DIP switch is set. -
Page 11: Auto Musicmute
80 percent. To adjust the volume on a device connected to To enable Auto MusicMute, turn on the feature, Zulu’s auxiliary input jack, use the controls on the plug into your intercom and talk into the headset device itself. -
Page 12: Setting Dip Switches
Using Your Zulu 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 like a wood toothpick to slide the DIP switch to ON or OFF depending on your preference. - Page 13 Using Your Zulu Headset Zulu DIP Switch and Their Recommended Use DIP switch OFF position ON position Recommendations Stereo/Mono Stereo Mono— Affects audio from the panel only and should Factory setting be set to Mono in most cases. Set to Stereo only if you are using a stereo panel.
- Page 14 Using Your Zulu Headset Zulu DIP Switch and Their Recommended Use (Cont.) DIP switch OFF position ON position Recommendations Cell mic Cell mic bias Cell mic bias Lets you make phone calls with the headset bias—two off—Factory on—Factory when it is not plugged into a cockpit audio...
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Page 15: Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth LED is no Before using a Bluetooth cell phone for the longer alternating RED and BLUE, start over first time with Zulu it must be “paired” or from step one. electronically connected. 3. With Zulu in pairing mode, follow the menu... -
Page 16: Bluetooth Features
Your cell phone should now be paired and ready • Press the Bluetooth button once to answer for continued use with Zulu. the phone when it rings. When you turn on the Zulu Bluetooth mode it will • Press the Bluetooth button once to connect to the most recently paired device. Most disconnect from a call. - Page 17 Bluetooth Devices OFF: Press and hold Zulu’s Bluetooth button for about three seconds until a high tone is emitted and the Bluetooth indicator LED flashes three RED pulses. Note: The Bluetooth feature must be turned ON for Bluetooth connected devices to correctly...
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Page 18: Faq's
To reduce RF interference during phone calls, The headset may not be in pairing mode. To enter keep cell phones at least 12 inches from the Zulu pairing mode, you must start with Bluetooth controller and headset when making calls. - Page 19 FAQ’s When flying what causes a warbling noise in the ear cup? If your ear is not entirely inside the cup, with a tight seal, air can seep in and cause the ANR to compensate for uneven internal cup pressure.
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Page 20: Peak Performance Tips
Peak Performance Tips • Start with an excellent fit—see “Fitting your • You can use auxiliary devices such as a music headset, ” on page 4. player by connecting to Zulu’s auxiliary input jack and a cell phone by connecting via • Set Zulu’s Stereo/Mono DIP switch to match the Bluetooth, or through the standard 2.5mm signal from your audio panel (see “Matching cell phone cable provided. -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications Zulu Configurations Model Power Source Cord Connector Zulu Two AA batteries Straight Dual general aviation connectors with .250-inch commercial stereo headphone plug and .206-inch MIL-SPEC microphone plug Zulu:P Audio Panel Straight LEMO Zulu:C Two AA batteries Coiled U-174 Zulu:CP Audio Panel Coiled LEMO Zulu:CD Two AA batteries Coiled Dual general aviation connectors with .250-inch commercial stereo headphone plug... - Page 22 Specifications General Microphone Battery power supply: 3V, two AA batteries Transducer principle: Noise-canceling electret Weight: 13.9 oz. Frequency response: 200 Hz-6000 Hz Maximum SPL: 114 dB Headphone Terminating impedance: 220–2200 ohms Transducer: 40mm moving coil Operating voltage: 8V-16V DC Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz Nominal impedance @ 1 kHz: Off—Mono: 180 ohms, On—Mono: 270 ohms Maximum SPL: Greater than 125 dB at 100 Hz Off—Stereo: 300 ohms, On—Stereo: 550 ohms...
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Page 23: Warranty Information
Warranty Information We encourage you to register your headset at abused or misused; and (c) has not been repaired, altered, or modified without LSA’s approval. This Limited Warranty specifically our website LightspeedAviation.com. That way, excludes all taxes, shipping costs, and problems relating to any: if your headset ever needs servicing, registration (1) repair, alteration, or modification not approved by LSA;... - Page 24 Warranty Information the same as repaired or replaced at the facility’s location (i.e., and (iii) charge any amount and impose any term with respect FOB the facility) within 10 days of the date of LSA’s completion to any Non-Warranty Service Program. For Non-Warranty Service notice sent to Purchaser, or else LSA will deem the New Headset Programs, LSA warrants that all new, used, reconditioned, or abandoned, in which case LSA may keep, sell, or otherwise discard refurbished parts and headsets used to repair or replace any...
- Page 25 Warranty Information EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION ON LSA’S WEBSITE OR OTHERWISE. WARRANTY PERIOD. THE WARRANTY PERIOD WILL BE EXTENDED FOR THE NUMBER OF WHOLE DAYS THAT THE NEW HEADSET 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. HAS BEEN FIXED. IF ANY WARRANTY REPAIR HAS BEEN DELAYED LSA IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND PURCHASER’S CONTROL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, LOST PROFITS, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR IF ANY WARRANTY REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY A DEFECT AND CLAIMED UNDER ANY STATUTE OR LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY. PURCHASER NOTIFIES LSA OF SUCH FAILURE WITHIN 10 DAYS LSA’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING AFTER THE REPAIR, THE WARRANTY PERIOD WILL BE EXTENDED NEGLIGENCE), STATUTORY, OR OTHER CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR FOR A PERIOD EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE DELAY. IF, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY HEADSET OR PART AFTER A REASONABLE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS, THE DEFECT THEREOF IS LIMITED TO $1,000. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW REMAINS UNFIXED, PURCHASER MAY RETURN THE NEW HEADSET THE LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE FOR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND, SUBJECT TO A REASONABLE...
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Page 26: Contact Lightspeed Aviation
Contact Lightspeed Aviation Visit our website: LightspeedAviation.com Call us: 800.332.2421 Fax: 503.968.7664 Email: sales@lightspeedaviation.com, or service@lightspeedaviation.com Mail to: Lightspeed Aviation 6135 Jean Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA Product registration: Please register at LightspeedAviation.com to optimize your customer experience. - Page 27 Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. ’ s Management System is Registered to ISO 9001:2008 Copyright Lightspeed Aviation, Inc., 2010. All rights reserved. Lightspeed Aviation is a trademark and Zulu is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Aviation, Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
- Page 28 Change Your Mind Lightspeed Aviation 6135 Jean Road Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035 sales@lightspeedaviation.com service@lightspeedaviation.com 800.332.2421 toll free 503.968.3113 tel 503.968.7664 fax LightspeedAviation.com...