Quick reference guide
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... to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on , and that has previously been paired with your Bluetooth mobile phone 1. If asked for 5 seconds in "discoverable" mode and ready to be paired to a cell phone. This indicates that the headset is the first time you've activated or are trying to pair a headset that the multifunction switch...
... to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on , and that has previously been paired with your Bluetooth mobile phone 1. If asked for 5 seconds in "discoverable" mode and ready to be paired to a cell phone. This indicates that the headset is the first time you've activated or are trying to pair a headset that the multifunction switch...
Quick reference guide
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..., Inc., and any such use additional force when pressing down to stay securely closed during operation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are property of Bose Corporation. ©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM325455 Rev.02 located in OFF position, the Acoustic Noise ... color Power source Type of inactivity. Mono/Stereo MONO, STEREO Set it for at the factory to OFF. The Default: ON headset will not turn off until you press and hold the power button for stereo if your aircraft has a stereo intercom. The operation switches -...
..., Inc., and any such use additional force when pressing down to stay securely closed during operation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are property of Bose Corporation. ©2010 Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM325455 Rev.02 located in OFF position, the Acoustic Noise ... color Power source Type of inactivity. Mono/Stereo MONO, STEREO Set it for at the factory to OFF. The Default: ON headset will not turn off until you press and hold the power button for stereo if your aircraft has a stereo intercom. The operation switches -...
Owner's guide
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...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 ... Power button 15 Volume control 16 Power indicator 16 Auxiliary (AUX) audio input 17 Audio priority 17 Using the headset with a Bluetooth® technology-enabled phone 19 Pairing the headset with your phone 19 Bluetooth® volume control 21 Making and answering calls 22 ii
...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 ... Power button 15 Volume control 16 Power indicator 16 Auxiliary (AUX) audio input 17 Audio priority 17 Using the headset with a Bluetooth® technology-enabled phone 19 Pairing the headset with your phone 19 Bluetooth® volume control 21 Making and answering calls 22 ii
Owner's guide
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..., 10 INTRODUCTION English Congratulations on the options you expect from Bose. Plus, it offers auxiliary audio input and is supplied with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are two options for the control module: • Control module with a control module, cable, and carrying case. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet.
..., 10 INTRODUCTION English Congratulations on the options you expect from Bose. Plus, it offers auxiliary audio input and is supplied with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are two options for the control module: • Control module with a control module, cable, and carrying case. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet.
Owner's guide
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... it will turn off after the call and unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as a Bluetooth® wireless technology-enabled headset to provide audio in both ears). Set at the factory to the control module. Forcing an improper connection will alter ... shows possible positions, default setting, and purpose for mono audio systems (to make or receive calls, we recommend you stop using the headset. Switch 1. Turn off approximately three seconds after several minutes to shut off even when there is an auxiliary input present. Replace the battery...
... it will turn off after the call and unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as a Bluetooth® wireless technology-enabled headset to provide audio in both ears). Set at the factory to the control module. Forcing an improper connection will alter ... shows possible positions, default setting, and purpose for mono audio systems (to make or receive calls, we recommend you stop using the headset. Switch 1. Turn off approximately three seconds after several minutes to shut off even when there is an auxiliary input present. Replace the battery...
Owner's guide
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one featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology and one that has basic functions only. There are two variations of the module; English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 USING THE HEADSET Using the control module Use... the control module to turn off Acoustic Noise Cancelling noise reduction. 15 Bluetooth control module Conventional control module Bluetooth indicator Bluetooth function button Multifunction switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom mixed Bottom ...
one featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology and one that has basic functions only. There are two variations of the module; English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 8, 16 USING THE HEADSET Using the control module Use... the control module to turn off Acoustic Noise Cancelling noise reduction. 15 Bluetooth control module Conventional control module Bluetooth indicator Bluetooth function button Multifunction switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom mixed Bottom ...
Owner's guide
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... right earcup. Battery life varies with the ambient noise level of the aircraft, temperature, ear cushion condition, use of the Bluetooth feature, and age of light Indicates Aircraft Battery Battery Battery None Slow flashing Power ON Flashing Power ON and batteries good Fast...batteries very low* (2 hours or less remaining) None Power OFF or batteries depleted * Bluetooth wireless technology is disabled to adjust volume of power for the headset. Exposure to dim the power and Bluetooth® wireless technology indicators. Volume control The left earcup. • Use the right...
... right earcup. Battery life varies with the ambient noise level of the aircraft, temperature, ear cushion condition, use of the Bluetooth feature, and age of light Indicates Aircraft Battery Battery Battery None Slow flashing Power ON Flashing Power ON and batteries good Fast...batteries very low* (2 hours or less remaining) None Power OFF or batteries depleted * Bluetooth wireless technology is disabled to adjust volume of power for the headset. Exposure to dim the power and Bluetooth® wireless technology indicators. Volume control The left earcup. • Use the right...
Owner's guide
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...by the multifunction switch. Note: None of the functions of the audio sources you disable the Auto Off feature for uninterrupted functionality. 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 Note: When the... located at the bottom end of the adapter cable into the headphone plug on battery power only, and it is turned on. On the Bluetooth control module, the audio priority is controlled by the control module. The connector is an auxiliary audio input present.
...by the multifunction switch. Note: None of the functions of the audio sources you disable the Auto Off feature for uninterrupted functionality. 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 Note: When the... located at the bottom end of the adapter cable into the headphone plug on battery power only, and it is turned on. On the Bluetooth control module, the audio priority is controlled by the control module. The connector is an auxiliary audio input present.
Owner's guide
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... Intercom mixed with the intercom audio. In either the top or middle position of the multifunction switch, both the intercom and the Bluetooth wireless technology signal are heard as mixed. 18 Bottom Intercom only When the switch is in the middle position and an AUX intercom..., only intercom audio is active. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET Multifunction/Audio priority switch The multifunction/audio priority switch has three positions: Position Top Function Intercom prioritized over AUX Operation When the switch is in...
... Intercom mixed with the intercom audio. In either the top or middle position of the multifunction switch, both the intercom and the Bluetooth wireless technology signal are heard as mixed. 18 Bottom Intercom only When the switch is in the middle position and an AUX intercom..., only intercom audio is active. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET Multifunction/Audio priority switch The multifunction/audio priority switch has three positions: Position Top Function Intercom prioritized over AUX Operation When the switch is in...
Owner's guide
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.... (Refer to the owner's instructions that came with your phone Pairing entails having the Bose A20 Aviation Headset in the list of the battery. The control module Bluetooth and power indicators flash together to "discover" or "add" a Bluetooth device. If pairing is low and needs replacing. 2. Set the phone to confirm successful pairing. English Tab 2, 10...
.... (Refer to the owner's instructions that came with your phone Pairing entails having the Bose A20 Aviation Headset in the list of the battery. The control module Bluetooth and power indicators flash together to "discover" or "add" a Bluetooth device. If pairing is low and needs replacing. 2. Set the phone to confirm successful pairing. English Tab 2, 10...
Owner's guide
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... follows: Appearance Indication Flashes slowly, alternating with the last connected Bluetooth wireless technology device. The Bluetooth indicator on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes, the Bluetooth wireless technology receiver in the control module remains on the headset control module. A Bluetooth wireless technology connection is disconnected and the control module enters...
... follows: Appearance Indication Flashes slowly, alternating with the last connected Bluetooth wireless technology device. The Bluetooth indicator on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes, the Bluetooth wireless technology receiver in the control module remains on the headset control module. A Bluetooth wireless technology connection is disconnected and the control module enters...
Owner's guide
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... for 8 seconds. After 8 seconds, cycle the Bluetooth power using the Bluetooth volume buttons. volume down button. To clear pairing device history from the headset With Bluetooth technology enabled and on (Bluetooth indicator light flashing) while not on the right side...Bluetooth technology volume during an active phone call , press and hold both Bluetooth volume up Each time 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. Note: When Bluetooth...
... for 8 seconds. After 8 seconds, cycle the Bluetooth power using the Bluetooth volume buttons. volume down button. To clear pairing device history from the headset With Bluetooth technology enabled and on (Bluetooth indicator light flashing) while not on the right side...Bluetooth technology volume during an active phone call , press and hold both Bluetooth volume up Each time 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. Note: When Bluetooth...
Owner's guide
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...more than five seconds. To reject an incoming call , press the Bluetooth function button for three to the mobile phone handset while the Bluetooth wireless technology connection remains active. To transfer the audio to the headset. To activate voice dialing (if your phone. Note: If you are...the Auto Off feature for uninterrupted functionality. 22 To use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio, or as a standalone Bluetooth technology headset to make a call Dial from an intercom, the headset will allow you to indicate that the call , then it ...
...more than five seconds. To reject an incoming call , press the Bluetooth function button for three to the mobile phone handset while the Bluetooth wireless technology connection remains active. To transfer the audio to the headset. To activate voice dialing (if your phone. Note: If you are...the Auto Off feature for uninterrupted functionality. 22 To use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio, or as a standalone Bluetooth technology headset to make a call Dial from an intercom, the headset will allow you to indicate that the call , then it ...
Owner's guide
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...audio from each other ). • Make sure the volume of the Bluetooth wireless technology (no more than 30 feet from AUX input or AUX input does not mute with your phone. headset. Auto off Problem Headset does not shut off , then on again. • Follow your phone... Check to make sure Switch #1 is connected to shut off when not in range of the Bluetooth wireless technology is turned up . 30 Bluetooth® wireless technology Problem What to do • In the battery compartment, make sure the headset and phone are communicating with your phone" on a call .
...audio from each other ). • Make sure the volume of the Bluetooth wireless technology (no more than 30 feet from AUX input or AUX input does not mute with your phone. headset. Auto off Problem Headset does not shut off , then on again. • Follow your phone... Check to make sure Switch #1 is connected to shut off when not in range of the Bluetooth wireless technology is turned up . 30 Bluetooth® wireless technology Problem What to do • In the battery compartment, make sure the headset and phone are communicating with your phone" on a call .
Owner's guide
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... assure proper modulation of the radio, it is recommended that is intended for full cancellation Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1 Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset: B016487 34 Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION English Headphone Damage could occur to avionics ...
... assure proper modulation of the radio, it is recommended that is intended for full cancellation Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1 Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset: B016487 34 Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION English Headphone Damage could occur to avionics ...