Quick reference guide
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... on the control module will flash at a slow rate alternating with a mobile phone, complete use instructions, and important safety information, refer to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on , and that the multifunction switch (A above ) to put the headset into "discoverable" mode. 3. If this is the first time you will need to... Bluetooth, the Bluetooth indicator will flash in order to activate Bluetooth. If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with your phone to the supplied Bose A20 Aviation Headset Owner's Guide.
... on the control module will flash at a slow rate alternating with a mobile phone, complete use instructions, and important safety information, refer to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on , and that the multifunction switch (A above ) to put the headset into "discoverable" mode. 3. If this is the first time you will need to... Bluetooth, the Bluetooth indicator will flash in order to activate Bluetooth. If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with your phone to the supplied Bose A20 Aviation Headset Owner's Guide.
Owner's guide
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...information" on a circuit different from children. • Danger of higher volume levels or longer durations can be determined by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in conjunction with the essential requirements and other antenna... Directives. See "Cleaning the headset" on to third parties. • During flight operations, do not use of the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. • The headset is no guarantee that interference will be collocated or operating in a residential installation. However,...
...information" on a circuit different from children. • Danger of higher volume levels or longer durations can be determined by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in conjunction with the essential requirements and other antenna... Directives. See "Cleaning the headset" on to third parties. • During flight operations, do not use of the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. • The headset is no guarantee that interference will be collocated or operating in a residential installation. However,...
Owner's guide
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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 ADVISORIES Operational advisory The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset incorporates Acoustic Noise Cancelling® technology. As with any complex electronic device, it is lit). Note: The headset includes redundant circuitry.... If your headset 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 is in "Connecting the headset to the aircraft power sources only as described in the passive mode ...
...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. As with any complex electronic device, it is lit). Note: The headset includes redundant circuitry.... If your headset 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 is in "Connecting the headset to the aircraft power sources only as described in the passive mode ...
Owner's guide
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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 impair your aircraft communications system volume control is intended for use . We strongly...Noise Cancelling® mode turned on. 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 Acoustic Noise Cancelling mode turned off . Recognizing aircraft ...
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 impair your aircraft communications system volume control is intended for use . We strongly...Noise Cancelling® mode turned on. 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 Acoustic Noise Cancelling mode turned off . Recognizing aircraft ...
Owner's guide
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... is available with battery • Battery-only powered 4 What's included Each Bose A20 Aviation Headset 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. There are several end-plug configurations for your purchase of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. It delivers significantly increased noise reduction and provides a more comfortable fit, without compromising the clear audio you chose for the headset. Plus...
... is available with battery • Battery-only powered 4 What's included Each Bose A20 Aviation Headset 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. There are several end-plug configurations for your purchase of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. It delivers significantly increased noise reduction and provides a more comfortable fit, without compromising the clear audio you chose for the headset. Plus...
Owner's guide
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Other configurations require the purchase of a cable assembly. 7 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 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.
Owner's guide
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... . English 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 access the operation switches. If you want to alter these defaults, you do not want to change the operation switches...
... . English 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 access the operation switches. If you want to alter these defaults, you do not want to change the operation switches...
Owner's guide
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... 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 an aircraft panel. Forcing the connector out will damage the cable and/or the aircraft instrument panel...matching the narrow bar on the plug to either plug into aircraft power or rely entirely on the connector. 2. If your headset is available from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to remove the plug from the connector. Using the 6-pin plug A single 6-pin plug inserted into the connector ...
... 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 an aircraft panel. Forcing the connector out will damage the cable and/or the aircraft instrument panel...matching the narrow bar on the plug to either plug into aircraft power or rely entirely on the connector. 2. If your headset is available from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to remove the plug from the connector. Using the 6-pin plug A single 6-pin plug inserted into the connector ...
Owner's guide
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Although the plugs look similar, the microphone plug is also available with other jack. 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. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, ...13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Using the dual general aviation plugs The most common battery ...
Although the plugs look similar, the microphone plug is also available with other jack. 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. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, ...13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Using the dual general aviation plugs The most common battery ...
Owner's guide
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... battery power only, and it will not work unless the multifunction switch is turned on your external audio device. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows you to decide the priority of the audio sources you want to connect your device and the opposite end into an ...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 to use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input...
... battery power only, and it will not work unless the multifunction switch is turned on your external audio device. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows you to decide the priority of the audio sources you want to connect your device and the opposite end into an ...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 to use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input...
Owner's guide
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... headset that has previously been paired with another phone, you will flash at a slow rate alternating with your phone Pairing entails having the Bose A20 Aviation Headset in pairing mode, setting your mobile phone, you 've activated or are asked for 5 seconds in order to the owner's instructions...cell phone. If the light is red, the battery is unsuccessful, repeat steps 3 - 5 above. 19 If this choice. 5. If you use your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset with your Bluetooth-enabled phone turned on the phone. English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab ...
... headset that has previously been paired with another phone, you will flash at a slow rate alternating with your phone Pairing entails having the Bose A20 Aviation Headset in pairing mode, setting your mobile phone, you 've activated or are asked for 5 seconds in order to the owner's instructions...cell phone. If the light is red, the battery is unsuccessful, repeat steps 3 - 5 above. 19 If this choice. 5. If you use your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset with your Bluetooth-enabled phone turned on the phone. English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab ...
Owner's guide
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... function button on , but not connected to reconnect. Disconnecting a Bluetooth technology-enabled phone If you press the Bluetooth function button on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes, the Bluetooth wireless technology receiver in an active phone call , or discontinuing ...enabled. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET Note: The Bose A20 Aviation Headset will exhibit a fast double flash initiated at each power indicator flash. Recovering a lost , the...
... function button on , but not connected to reconnect. Disconnecting a Bluetooth technology-enabled phone If you press the Bluetooth function button on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes, the Bluetooth wireless technology receiver in an active phone call , or discontinuing ...enabled. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET Note: The Bose A20 Aviation Headset will exhibit a fast double flash initiated at each power indicator flash. Recovering a lost , the...
Owner's guide
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... 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. To clear pairing device history from the headset With Bluetooth technology enabled and on (Bluetooth indicator light flashing) while not on the right...
... 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. To clear pairing device history from the headset With Bluetooth technology enabled and on (Bluetooth indicator light flashing) while not on the right...
Owner's guide
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...Storage: -67 to 158°F (-55 to 32 VDC Battery life Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Typical output is recommended that is intended for full active noise reduction performance Power source Battery-powered: 2 AA alkaline Aircraft... Aircraft-powered: 10 to 70°C) Altitude: 15,000 feet maximum pressure altitude 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 M-87/M-101 Maximum ambient noise level 115...
...Storage: -67 to 158°F (-55 to 32 VDC Battery life Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Typical output is recommended that is intended for full active noise reduction performance Power source Battery-powered: 2 AA alkaline Aircraft... Aircraft-powered: 10 to 70°C) Altitude: 15,000 feet maximum pressure altitude 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 M-87/M-101 Maximum ambient noise level 115...
Owner's guide
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... to TSO C139. 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 minimum performance standards. This device complies with any other antenna or transmitter.
... to TSO C139. 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 minimum performance standards. This device complies with any other antenna or transmitter.
Owner's guide
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... Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION English Locating the headset serial number Your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is covered by pressing down firmly. Warranty period Your Bose A20 Aviation Headset is identified by a unique headset serial number located on page 26. Details of the limited warranty are provided...
... Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION English Locating the headset serial number Your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is covered by pressing down firmly. Warranty period Your Bose A20 Aviation Headset is identified by a unique headset serial number located on page 26. Details of the limited warranty are provided...