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Covers.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:06 PM ©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM325453 Rev.06 A20™ AVIATION HEADSET Owner's Guide
Covers.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:06 PM ©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM325453 Rev.06 A20™ AVIATION HEADSET Owner's Guide
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... measures: - It must accept any and all portable devices will not occur in conjunction with the limits for help. The complete Declaration of the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. • The headset is in water or any other antenna or transmitter. Always include these instructions easily accessible to all users at...
... measures: - It must accept any and all portable devices will not occur in conjunction with the limits for help. The complete Declaration of the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. • The headset is in water or any other antenna or transmitter. Always include these instructions easily accessible to all users at...
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... 9 The operation switches 9 Inserting and replacing the batteries 10 Connecting the headset to the aircraft 11 Using the 6-pin plug 11 Using the dual general aviation plugs 12 Using other plug types 12 USING THE HEADSET 13 Wearing and adjusting the headset 13 Conditions related to fit 13 Microphone placement 13...
... 9 The operation switches 9 Inserting and replacing the batteries 10 Connecting the headset to the aircraft 11 Using the 6-pin plug 11 Using the dual general aviation plugs 12 Using other plug types 12 USING THE HEADSET 13 Wearing and adjusting the headset 13 Conditions related to fit 13 Microphone placement 13...
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... 12:03 PM English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 ADVISORIES Operational advisory The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset incorporates Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology. In passive noise reducing mode, the volume controls on (power indicator is aircraft powered, connect the headset... If additional volume control is needed, you can use of communications signal in the headset when used with any battery source other than the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module. 1 The headset will automatically be set to the aircraft" on page 6.
... 12:03 PM English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 ADVISORIES Operational advisory The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset incorporates Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology. In passive noise reducing mode, the volume controls on (power indicator is aircraft powered, connect the headset... If additional volume control is needed, you can use of communications signal in the headset when used with any battery source other than the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module. 1 The headset will automatically be set to the aircraft" on page 6.
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... reduced with the Acoustic Noise Cancelling® mode turned on. As pilot in -flight entertainment, or a portable audio source through a Bose A20 Aviation Headset, be sure you must be sure to limit the volume to make sure you may not sound familiar. Using audio sources When ...listening to in command, you can hear and recognize these sounds when using the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset while operating any aircraft. In this case, you can understand critical communications even with your ability to hear informational ...
... reduced with the Acoustic Noise Cancelling® mode turned on. As pilot in -flight entertainment, or a portable audio source through a Bose A20 Aviation Headset, be sure you must be sure to limit the volume to make sure you may not sound familiar. Using audio sources When ...listening to in command, you can hear and recognize these sounds when using the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset while operating any aircraft. In this case, you can understand critical communications even with your ability to hear informational ...
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...-only powered 4 The type of control module and end-plug configuration depends on your headset. Your headset falls into one of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is available with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are two options for the control module: • Control ... Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 INTRODUCTION English Congratulations on the options you expect from Bose. Plus, it offers auxiliary audio input and is our most advanced aviation headset yet.
...-only powered 4 The type of control module and end-plug configuration depends on your headset. Your headset falls into one of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is available with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are two options for the control module: • Control ... Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 INTRODUCTION English Congratulations on the options you expect from Bose. Plus, it offers auxiliary audio input and is our most advanced aviation headset yet.
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00_Cavu.book Page 7 Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:03 PM English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 INTRODUCTION Power and cable variations The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is available for purchase in different standard aircraft connector options to suit pilot needs, including: • Dual G/A • 6-pin install* • 5-pin XLR • U174 * An adapter is available from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to a dual G/A plug for additional connection flexibility. Other configurations require the purchase of a cable assembly. 7
00_Cavu.book Page 7 Thursday, October 28, 2010 12:03 PM English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 INTRODUCTION Power and cable variations The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is available for purchase in different standard aircraft connector options to suit pilot needs, including: • Dual G/A • 6-pin install* • 5-pin XLR • U174 * An adapter is available from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to a dual G/A plug for additional connection flexibility. Other configurations require the purchase of a cable assembly. 7
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... Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE The battery compartment The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is tethered to the module. Opening the battery compartment You must open the battery compartment to detach it. The cover is shipped with...
... Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE The battery compartment The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is tethered to the module. Opening the battery compartment You must open the battery compartment to detach it. The cover is shipped with...
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... 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Connecting the headset to the aircraft The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset can be installed and mounted to the slot on the connector. 2. Align keyway Push plug in To disconnect the headset 1. To connect the.... Align the 6-pin plug to the connector keyway by matching the narrow bar on battery power. Gently continue pulling back to remove the plug from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to either plug into aircraft power or rely entirely on the plug to an aircraft panel.
... 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Connecting the headset to the aircraft The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset can be installed and mounted to the slot on the connector. 2. Align keyway Push plug in To disconnect the headset 1. To connect the.... Align the 6-pin plug to the connector keyway by matching the narrow bar on battery power. Gently continue pulling back to remove the plug from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to either plug into aircraft power or rely entirely on the plug to an aircraft panel.
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...common battery powered (only) version of plugs for connecting to various aircraft audio jacks. Microphone Intercom/Audio Using other plug types The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is shorter, thinner, and has a slightly different shape than the intercom plug. Then insert the thinner microphone plug into ...one of the jacks. It will only fit into the other types of the headset has two general aviation (G/A) plugs that connect to the aircraft audio. Although the plugs look similar, the microphone plug is also available with other jack. These...
...common battery powered (only) version of plugs for connecting to various aircraft audio jacks. Microphone Intercom/Audio Using other plug types The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is shorter, thinner, and has a slightly different shape than the intercom plug. Then insert the thinner microphone plug into ...one of the jacks. It will only fit into the other types of the headset has two general aviation (G/A) plugs that connect to the aircraft audio. Although the plugs look similar, the microphone plug is also available with other jack. These...
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... sources you to use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as shown. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows you to decide the priority of a connected audio source are controlled by the audio priority switch. 17 The connector is... 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 USING THE HEADSET Auxiliary (AUX) audio input The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset provides a /1 8 inch (3.5 mm) AUX audio input that allows you want to hear while using the headset. Note: This feature will shut off...
... sources you to use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as shown. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows you to decide the priority of a connected audio source are controlled by the audio priority switch. 17 The connector is... 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 USING THE HEADSET Auxiliary (AUX) audio input The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset provides a /1 8 inch (3.5 mm) AUX audio input that allows you want to hear while using the headset. Note: This feature will shut off...
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...8, 16 USING THE HEADSET Using the headset with a Bluetooth®-enabled phone Pairing the headset with your phone Pairing entails having the Bose A20 Aviation Headset in pairing mode, setting your Bluetooth-enabled phone to "discover" the headset, then confirming the connection on , locate the Bluetooth ...or Bluetooth Devices. (Refer to the owner's instructions that came with your phone for further details.) 4. Before you use your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset with your mobile phone, you will flash at a slow rate alternating with the Power indicator. Bluetooth indicator If the ...
...8, 16 USING THE HEADSET Using the headset with a Bluetooth®-enabled phone Pairing the headset with your phone Pairing entails having the Bose A20 Aviation Headset in pairing mode, setting your Bluetooth-enabled phone to "discover" the headset, then confirming the connection on , locate the Bluetooth ...or Bluetooth Devices. (Refer to the owner's instructions that came with your phone for further details.) 4. Before you use your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset with your mobile phone, you will flash at a slow rate alternating with the Power indicator. Bluetooth indicator If the ...
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...connection still does not exist after five minutes, the Bluetooth wireless technology receiver in the control module remains on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes of Bluetooth functions, as follows: Appearance Indication Flashes... control module remains on the headset control module. No light Bluetooth technology is pairing. Recovering a lost , the Bose A20 Aviation Headset automatically attempts to one Bluetooth wireless technology device at the same rate with the last connected Bluetooth wireless technology ...
...connection still does not exist after five minutes, the Bluetooth wireless technology receiver in the control module remains on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes of Bluetooth functions, as follows: Appearance Indication Flashes... control module remains on the headset control module. No light Bluetooth technology is pairing. Recovering a lost , the Bose A20 Aviation Headset automatically attempts to one Bluetooth wireless technology device at the same rate with the last connected Bluetooth wireless technology ...
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... HEADSET If you turn the headset control module off, the control module Bluetooth wireless technology receiver also turns off, ending the connection to the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. volume down button. To change the volume, press the volume up or volume down volume up and Bluetooth volume down buttons at...
... HEADSET If you turn the headset control module off, the control module Bluetooth wireless technology receiver also turns off, ending the connection to the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. volume down button. To change the volume, press the volume up or volume down volume up and Bluetooth volume down buttons at...
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... to 15 kHz Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL typical, measured at 114 dB SPL. If in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Typical output is intended for full cancellation Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1 Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset: B016487 34 Microphone (Electret) Bias required: 8 to 16 VDC through 220 to 2200 Ohms. Sensitivity: Varies...
... to 15 kHz Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL typical, measured at 114 dB SPL. If in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Typical output is intended for full cancellation Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1 Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset: B016487 34 Microphone (Electret) Bias required: 8 to 16 VDC through 220 to 2200 Ohms. Sensitivity: Varies...
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... PM English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 TECHNICAL INFORMATION FAA Technical Standards Order The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset, its interface, cables, and microphones are within the TSO standards. It is the responsibility of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions...
... PM English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 TECHNICAL INFORMATION FAA Technical Standards Order The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset, its interface, cables, and microphones are within the TSO standards. It is the responsibility of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions...
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...Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Locating the headset serial number Your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is covered by a limited 5-year warranty. Place any necessary return authorization number prominently on page 26. Limited warranty ...the following procedures: 1. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number, where required, will be refused. 36 Warranty period Your Bose A20 Aviation Headset is identified by a unique headset serial number located on the warranty/product registration card included in your country; Headband ...
...Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Locating the headset serial number Your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is covered by a limited 5-year warranty. Place any necessary return authorization number prominently on page 26. Limited warranty ...the following procedures: 1. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number, where required, will be refused. 36 Warranty period Your Bose A20 Aviation Headset is identified by a unique headset serial number located on the warranty/product registration card included in your country; Headband ...