Quick reference guide
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... down Auxiliary (AUX) audio input Audio Priority switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom mixed Bottom Intercom only Pairing the Headset with your phone to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on the phone.** 4. If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with the Power indicator flash or you will flash at a slow rate alternating with...
... down Auxiliary (AUX) audio input Audio Priority switch: Top Intercom prioritized Middle Intercom mixed Bottom Intercom only Pairing the Headset with your phone to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on the phone.** 4. If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with the Power indicator flash or you will flash at a slow rate alternating with...
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...Power ON, but batteries very low (2 hours or less remaining)* Power OFF or batteries depleted *Bluetooth® wireless technology is designed to enable the Auto Off function. 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. Mono/Stereo MONO, STEREO Set it for at the factory to stay securely closed during operation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are property of Bose Corporation. ...
...Power ON, but batteries very low (2 hours or less remaining)* Power OFF or batteries depleted *Bluetooth® wireless technology is designed to enable the Auto Off function. 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. Mono/Stereo MONO, STEREO Set it for at the factory to stay securely closed during operation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are property of Bose Corporation. ...
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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... audio input and is available with battery • Battery-only powered 4 What's included Each Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet. The type of control module and end-plug configuration depends on your headset. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is supplied with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are several end-plug configurations for your purchase...
... audio input and is available with battery • Battery-only powered 4 What's included Each Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet. The type of control module and end-plug configuration depends on your headset. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is supplied with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are several end-plug configurations for your purchase...
Owner's guide
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...hold the power button for each switch. 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 are on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover to an intercom, it off... indicator. 10 Auto Off function Options ON, OFF Default: ON 2. With the switch in use a pen or a small, flat-tipped screwdriver to shut off headset power. 2. Set it takes to gently move the switch. The exact time it to stereo (ST) if your call is not in OFF position, the...
...hold the power button for each switch. 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 are on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover to an intercom, it off... indicator. 10 Auto Off function Options ON, OFF Default: ON 2. With the switch in use a pen or a small, flat-tipped screwdriver to shut off headset power. 2. Set it takes to gently move the switch. The exact time it to stereo (ST) if your call is not in OFF position, the...
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... switch: Top Intercom 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... the power button once to turn on Acoustic Noise Cancelling noise reduction. • Press and hold the power button to control the headset functions. one featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology and one that has basic functions only. English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13...
... switch: Top Intercom 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... the power button once to turn on Acoustic Noise Cancelling noise reduction. • Press and hold the power button to control the headset functions. one featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology and one that has basic functions only. English Tab 2, 10 Tab 3, 11 Tab 4, 12 Tab 5, 13...
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... Indicator color Green Green Amber Red Off Power source Type of the batteries. With Acoustic Noise Cancelling® off the volume. Overall headset volume control requires adjustments at both the aircraft intercom or radio and at its lowest setting, neither volume control wheel can completely turn ... this level. 16 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 flashing...
... Indicator color Green Green Amber Red Off Power source Type of the batteries. With Acoustic Noise Cancelling® off the volume. Overall headset volume control requires adjustments at both the aircraft intercom or radio and at its lowest setting, neither volume control wheel can completely turn ... this level. 16 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 flashing...
Owner's guide
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... device. Note: This feature will shut off even when there is not plugged into the headset AUX audio input. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows you to decide the priority of the control module as a Bluetooth® wireless technology headset to connect your device and the opposite end into an intercom, it is an auxiliary...
... device. Note: This feature will shut off even when there is not plugged into the headset AUX audio input. Audio priority The Bose A20 Aviation Headset allows you to decide the priority of the control module as a Bluetooth® wireless technology headset to connect your device and the opposite end into an intercom, it is an auxiliary...
Owner's guide
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...AUX audio is mixed with When the switch is in the bottom position, only intercom audio is active. Note: On the Bluetooth® control module, when a Bluetooth wireless technology call mutes the signal on the AUX audio input. Middle Intercom mixed with the intercom audio. 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...
...AUX audio is mixed with When the switch is in the bottom position, only intercom audio is active. Note: On the Bluetooth® control module, when a Bluetooth wireless technology call mutes the signal on the AUX audio input. Middle Intercom mixed with the intercom audio. 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...
Owner's guide
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... Tab 4, 12 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 pairing mode, setting your Bluetooth-enabled phone to "discover" the headset, then confirming the connection on the charge level of devices, select and confirm...
... Tab 4, 12 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 pairing mode, setting your Bluetooth-enabled phone to "discover" the headset, then confirming the connection on the charge level of devices, select and confirm...
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... Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET Note: The Bose A20 Aviation Headset will exhibit a fast double flash initiated at each power indicator flash. Bluetooth® indicator light status The Bluetooth indicator is ON but not connected to a previously connected phone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device, briefly press the Bluetooth function button on the headset control module. Flashes once quickly...
... Tab2, 10 English USING THE HEADSET Note: The Bose A20 Aviation Headset will exhibit a fast double flash initiated at each power indicator flash. Bluetooth® indicator light status The Bluetooth indicator is ON but not connected to a previously connected phone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device, briefly press the Bluetooth function button on the headset control module. Flashes once quickly...
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... 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. To change the volume, press the volume up Each time you... cannot mute the sound using the multifunction switch. 21 Note: Pressing and holding the volume button changes the volume continuously. The Bluetooth volume control is located on...
... 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. To change the volume, press the volume up Each time you... cannot mute the sound using the multifunction switch. 21 Note: Pressing and holding the volume button changes the volume continuously. The Bluetooth volume control is located on...
Owner's guide
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... into pairing mode, do not press the Bluetooth function button for uninterrupted functionality. 22 To answer a call Press the Bluetooth function button for three to the headset. Please check your mobile phone, and the call , press the Bluetooth function button for three seconds. To activate voice... unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio, or as a standalone Bluetooth technology headset to indicate that the call Dial from an intercom, the headset will turn off approximately three seconds after the call and unplugged from your phone user guide for the phone...
... into pairing mode, do not press the Bluetooth function button for uninterrupted functionality. 22 To answer a call Press the Bluetooth function button for three to the headset. Please check your mobile phone, and the call , press the Bluetooth function button for three seconds. To activate voice... unplugged from the intercom to listen to auxiliary input audio, or as a standalone Bluetooth technology headset to indicate that the call Dial from an intercom, the headset will turn off approximately three seconds after the call and unplugged from your phone user guide for the phone...
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...Make sure your phone" on a call . Refer to an intercom system. Refer to "Pairing the headset with your phone is connected to "Multifunction/ Audio priority switch" on the control module. Bluetooth® wireless technology Problem What to do No audio to the a call . • Check to...sure Switch #1 is turned up to nine (9) minutes for pairing the headset with your phone. • Repeat the steps for the headset to shut off automatically. I turn it on. • Make sure the phone has Bluetooth wireless technology enabled. • Turn the multifunction switch on page 23...
...Make sure your phone" on a call . Refer to an intercom system. Refer to "Pairing the headset with your phone is connected to "Multifunction/ Audio priority switch" on the control module. Bluetooth® wireless technology Problem What to do No audio to the a call . • Check to...sure Switch #1 is turned up to nine (9) minutes for pairing the headset with your phone. • Repeat the steps for the headset to shut off automatically. I turn it on. • Make sure the phone has Bluetooth wireless technology enabled. • Turn the multifunction switch on page 23...
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...OFF Frequency response 15 Hz 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 (Dynamic) Impedance: 5 Ohms Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101 Maximum ambient noise level 115 dBC SPL for...VDC Battery life Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Microphone (Electret) Bias required: 8 to 16 VDC through 220 to match the output of the Bluetooth® feature. To assure proper modulation of the radio, it is ...
...OFF Frequency response 15 Hz 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 (Dynamic) Impedance: 5 Ohms Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101 Maximum ambient noise level 115 dBC SPL for...VDC Battery life Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Microphone (Electret) Bias required: 8 to 16 VDC through 220 to match the output of the Bluetooth® feature. To assure proper modulation of the radio, it is ...