Quick reference guide
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... you 've activated or are trying to pair a headset that the multifunction switch (A above ) to the supplied Bose A20 Aviation Headset Owner's Guide. Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Bluetooth® control module Conventional control module Left/Right volume controls* Power indicator Power button Bii iiiiiiii Bluetooth function button C Bluetooth Indicator Ai Multifunction switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom...
... you 've activated or are trying to pair a headset that the multifunction switch (A above ) to the supplied Bose A20 Aviation Headset Owner's Guide. Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Bluetooth® control module Conventional control module Left/Right volume controls* Power indicator Power button Bii iiiiiiii Bluetooth function button C Bluetooth Indicator Ai Multifunction switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom...
Quick reference guide
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...Off, set the switch to stay securely closed during operation. With the switch in battery compartment Switch Options Purpose 1. 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. All other marks... and any such use additional force when pressing down to 9 minutes of inactivity. You may need to use by Bose Corporation is under license. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are property of light Green Green Amber Aircraft Battery Battery Slow flashing Flashing Fast flashing Red Battery...
...Off, set the switch to stay securely closed during operation. With the switch in battery compartment Switch Options Purpose 1. 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. All other marks... and any such use additional force when pressing down to 9 minutes of inactivity. You may need to use by Bose Corporation is under license. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are property of light Green Green Amber Aircraft Battery Battery Slow flashing Flashing Fast flashing Red Battery...
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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...: • Dual-powered: Aircraft powered with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are two options for the control module: • Control module with battery • Battery-only powered 4 Your headset falls into one of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. What's included Each Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet. It delivers significantly increased noise reduction...
...: • Dual-powered: Aircraft powered with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are two options for the control module: • Control module with battery • Battery-only powered 4 Your headset falls into one of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. What's included Each Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet. It delivers significantly increased noise reduction...
Owner's guide
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... on a phone call is tethered. Do not detach the door from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as a Bluetooth® wireless technology-enabled headset to make or receive calls, we recommend you to 9 minutes of the battery power indicator. 10 When the...If you are on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover to 9 minutes after the call and unplugged from an intercom, the headset will turn off headset power. 2. Insert the two supplied alkaline AA batteries into the control module, observing proper polarity. 4. Note: Rechargeable batteries will cause ...
... on a phone call is tethered. Do not detach the door from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as a Bluetooth® wireless technology-enabled headset to make or receive calls, we recommend you to 9 minutes of the battery power indicator. 10 When the...If you are on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover to 9 minutes after the call and unplugged from an intercom, the headset will turn off headset power. 2. Insert the two supplied alkaline AA batteries into the control module, observing proper polarity. 4. Note: Rechargeable batteries will cause ...
Owner's guide
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... prioritized Middle Intercom mixed Bottom Intercom only Left/Right volume controls* Power indicator Power button Bluetooth Volume Up button Bluetooth Volume Down button Auxiliary (AUX) audio input Audio Priority switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom... mixed Bottom Intercom only *Control the intercom volume Power button Use the power button to turn on Acoustic Noise Cancelling noise reduction. • Press and hold the power button to control the headset...
... prioritized Middle Intercom mixed Bottom Intercom only Left/Right volume controls* Power indicator Power button Bluetooth Volume Up button Bluetooth Volume Down button Auxiliary (AUX) audio input Audio Priority switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom... mixed Bottom Intercom only *Control the intercom volume Power button Use the power button to turn on Acoustic Noise Cancelling noise reduction. • Press and hold the power button to control the headset...
Owner's guide
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...indicator New alkaline AA batteries will be set to dim the power and Bluetooth® wireless technology indicators. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET • Double-click the power button to the maximum level. Exposure ...ON, but batteries very low* (2 hours or less remaining) None Power OFF or batteries depleted * Bluetooth wireless technology is disabled to loud sounds may cause hearing damage. Overall headset volume control requires adjustments at both the aircraft intercom or radio and at least 45 hours of the ...
...indicator New alkaline AA batteries will be set to dim the power and Bluetooth® wireless technology indicators. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14 Tab 5, 13 Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET • Double-click the power button to the maximum level. Exposure ...ON, but batteries very low* (2 hours or less remaining) None Power OFF or batteries depleted * Bluetooth wireless technology is disabled to loud sounds may cause hearing damage. Overall headset volume control requires adjustments at both the aircraft intercom or radio and at least 45 hours of the ...
Owner's guide
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... 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. Plug one end of the control module as a portable GPS or a portable audio device. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows ... None of the functions of the audio sources you to use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as a Bluetooth® wireless technology headset to connect your device and the opposite end into an intercom, it ...
... 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. Plug one end of the control module as a portable GPS or a portable audio device. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows ... None of the functions of the audio sources you to use the headset when unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio or as a Bluetooth® wireless technology headset to connect your device and the opposite end into an intercom, it ...
Owner's guide
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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 ... signal is detected, AUX audio is present, the audio from the call mutes the signal on the AUX audio input. Note: On the Bluetooth® control module, when a Bluetooth wireless technology call is mixed with When the switch is in the bottom position, only intercom audio is muted. In either the top...
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 ... signal is detected, AUX audio is present, the audio from the call mutes the signal on the AUX audio input. Note: On the Bluetooth® control module, when a Bluetooth wireless technology call is mixed with When the switch is in the bottom position, only intercom audio is muted. In either the top...
Owner's guide
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... Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 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 "discoverable" mode and ready to be paired to a cell phone. Bluetooth indicator If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with the Power indicator flash or...
... Tab 5, 13 Tab 6, 14 Tab 7, 15 Tab 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 "discoverable" mode and ready to be paired to a cell phone. Bluetooth indicator If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with the Power indicator flash or...
Owner's guide
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... slowly, alternating with the power indicator. Flashes twice quickly with the last connected Bluetooth wireless technology device. Bluetooth® indicator light status The Bluetooth indicator is ON and connected to connect with each power indicator flash. Bluetooth technology is a blue light on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes, the...
... slowly, alternating with the power indicator. Flashes twice quickly with the last connected Bluetooth wireless technology device. Bluetooth® indicator light status The Bluetooth indicator is ON and connected to connect with each power indicator flash. Bluetooth technology is a blue light on the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module will automatically exit pairing mode after five minutes, the...
Owner's guide
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... the volume continuously. Note: When Bluetooth wireless technology is paired to the Bluetooth technology-enabled phone. To clear pairing device history from the headset With Bluetooth technology enabled and on (Bluetooth indicator light flashing) while not on...Bluetooth volume control is located on a call . 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 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...
... the volume continuously. Note: When Bluetooth wireless technology is paired to the Bluetooth technology-enabled phone. To clear pairing device history from the headset With Bluetooth technology enabled and on (Bluetooth indicator light flashing) while not on...Bluetooth volume control is located on a call . 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 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...
Owner's guide
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... from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio, or as a standalone Bluetooth technology headset to indicate that the call Press the Bluetooth function button for further details. To end a call Briefly press the Bluetooth function button. To transfer the audio to the mobile phone When you disable... of your phone. Note: If you to the mobile phone handset while the Bluetooth wireless technology connection remains active. To reject an incoming call has been ended. To use the headset when unplugged from your phone provides this feature) When there are no active or...
... from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio, or as a standalone Bluetooth technology headset to indicate that the call Press the Bluetooth function button for further details. To end a call Briefly press the Bluetooth function button. To transfer the audio to the mobile phone When you disable... of your phone. Note: If you to the mobile phone handset while the Bluetooth wireless technology connection remains active. To reject an incoming call has been ended. To use the headset when unplugged from your phone provides this feature) When there are no active or...
Owner's guide
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...enabled. • Turn the multifunction switch on to the top or middle positions. • Press the Bluetooth function button. What to do • In the battery compartment, make sure the headset and phone are paired, the multifunction switch is in the top or middle position, and the devices ...8226; Make sure all devices previously paired with your phone. • Repeat the steps for the headset to shut off automatically. Auto off Problem Headset does not shut off when not in range of the Bluetooth wireless technology is turned up on the control module. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14...
...enabled. • Turn the multifunction switch on to the top or middle positions. • Press the Bluetooth function button. What to do • In the battery compartment, make sure the headset and phone are paired, the multifunction switch is in the top or middle position, and the devices ...8226; Make sure all devices previously paired with your phone. • Repeat the steps for the headset to shut off automatically. Auto off Problem Headset does not shut off when not in range of the Bluetooth wireless technology is turned up on the control module. Tab 8, 16 Tab 7, 15 Tab 6, 14...
Owner's guide
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... (Dynamic) Impedance: 5 Ohms Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101 Maximum ambient noise level 115 dBC SPL for full cancellation Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1 Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset: B016487 34 If in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Current Operating: 25 mA in typical aircraft noise Fuse/breaker recommended /1 4 amp, fast-blow fuse (AGC /1 4 amp fuse) or...
... (Dynamic) Impedance: 5 Ohms Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101 Maximum ambient noise level 115 dBC SPL for full cancellation Hands-free profile, Bluetooth 2.1 Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset: B016487 34 If in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Current Operating: 25 mA in typical aircraft noise Fuse/breaker recommended /1 4 amp, fast-blow fuse (AGC /1 4 amp fuse) or...