Quick reference guide
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... you 've activated or are trying to pair a headset that the headset is the first time you will need to the supplied Bose A20 Aviation Headset Owner's Guide. If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with the Power indicator flash or you are attempting to pair Bluetooth...and hold the Bluetooth function button for a passkey or PIN, enter 0000 (four zeros). When pairing is in order to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on the control module will flash at a slow rate alternating with your phone to put the headset into "discoverable" mode. 3. If ...
... you 've activated or are trying to pair a headset that the headset is the first time you will need to the supplied Bose A20 Aviation Headset Owner's Guide. If the Bluetooth indicator does not flash alternately with the Power indicator flash or you are attempting to pair Bluetooth...and hold the Bluetooth function button for a passkey or PIN, enter 0000 (four zeros). When pairing is in order to "discover" the Bose A20 Aviation Headset Select "BOSE A20" on the control module will flash at a slow rate alternating with your phone to put the headset into "discoverable" mode. 3. If ...
Owner's guide
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...Keep the batteries away from that to 55°C) only. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate. Dispose of the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. • The headset is the maximum legally permissible level for a Class B digital device, pursuant to determine that may... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product is connected. - i Bose Corporation hereby declares that this device must not be free of...
...Keep the batteries away from that to 55°C) only. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate. Dispose of the Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. • The headset is the maximum legally permissible level for a Class B digital device, pursuant to determine that may... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product is connected. - i Bose Corporation hereby declares that this device must not be free of...
Owner's guide
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... and to allow for this headset to reduce the effects of the headset in the headset when used with any battery source other than the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module. 1 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...
... and to allow for this headset to reduce the effects of the headset in the headset when used with any battery source other than the Bose A20 Aviation Headset control module. 1 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...
Owner's guide
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... need to make sure you to turn up , while piloting. 2 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 hearing during extended periods of the communications signal coming into the... headset. 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. Avoid setting the volume controls at levels high enough to safe levels that do not interfere ...
... need to make sure you to turn up , while piloting. 2 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 hearing during extended periods of the communications signal coming into the... headset. 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. Avoid setting the volume controls at levels high enough to safe levels that do not interfere ...
Owner's guide
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... with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are several end-plug configurations for the headset. The type of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet. There are two options for your purchase of control module and end-plug configuration depends on your headset. Tab...
... with Bluetooth wireless technology • Conventional control module There are several end-plug configurations for the headset. The type of a Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset is our most advanced aviation headset yet. There are two options for your purchase of control module and end-plug configuration depends on your headset. Tab...
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 shipped with factory-set operation defaults. If you want to use additional force when pressing down firmly on page 10. You may...
.... 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 shipped with factory-set operation defaults. If you want to use additional force when pressing down firmly on page 10. You may...
Owner's guide
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... press the plug into the 6-pin connector provides the headset with aircraft power and intercom audio. Gently continue pulling back to remove the plug from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to a dual G/A plug for additional connection flexibility. Using the 6-pin plug A single 6-pin plug inserted into ...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 battery power. Align the 6-pin plug to the connector keyway by matching the narrow...
... press the plug into the 6-pin connector provides the headset with aircraft power and intercom audio. Gently continue pulling back to remove the plug from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to a dual G/A plug for additional connection flexibility. Using the 6-pin plug A single 6-pin plug inserted into ...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 battery power. Align the 6-pin plug to the connector keyway by matching the narrow...
Owner's guide
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...audio. Refer to "Power and cable variations" on your aircraft control panel. 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. These single-plug connectors should be inserted...Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Using the dual general aviation plugs The most common battery powered (only) version of the headset has two general aviation (G/A) plugs that connect to various aircraft audio jacks. Insert the thicker intercom plug in first.
...audio. Refer to "Power and cable variations" on your aircraft control panel. 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. These single-plug connectors should be inserted...Tab 4, 12 Tab 3, 11 Tab2, 10 English PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Using the dual general aviation plugs The most common battery powered (only) version of the headset has two general aviation (G/A) plugs that connect to various aircraft audio jacks. Insert the thicker intercom plug in first.
Owner's guide
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...17 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 multifunction switch. The connector is an... 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...
...17 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 multifunction switch. The connector is an... 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...
Owner's guide
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...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. Turn on , locate the Bluetooth feature, usually under Tools,... Before you use your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset with your mobile phone, you are trying to "discover" or "add" a Bluetooth device. Set the phone to pair a headset that came with your phone for a passkey or PIN, enter the digits 0000. When Bose A20 appears in the emergency ...
...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. Turn on , locate the Bluetooth feature, usually under Tools,... Before you use your Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset with your mobile phone, you are trying to "discover" or "add" a Bluetooth device. Set the phone to pair a headset that came with your phone for a passkey or PIN, enter the digits 0000. When Bose A20 appears in the emergency ...
Owner's guide
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... the control module enters pairing mode. 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 the control module remains on... 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 a time. If you use a connected phone to end a Bluetooth wireless technology connection, the ...
... the control module enters pairing mode. 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 the control module remains on... 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 a time. If you use a connected phone to end a Bluetooth wireless technology connection, the ...
Owner's guide
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... 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. Bluetooth® volume control The Bluetooth volume control increases or decreases the volume of the control module.
... 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. Bluetooth® volume control The Bluetooth volume control increases or decreases the volume of the control module.
Owner's guide
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...to 158°F (-55 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 Impedance Monaural mode: 160 Ohms ON and OFF Stereo mode: 320 Ohms ON and OFF Frequency response 15 Hz to...: Two (2) AA alkaline batteries Aircraft-powered: 10 to 32 VDC Battery life Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Duration varies with battery age, ambient noise levels, temperature, ear cushion seal, and use only with 600 Ohm headsets. Current...
...to 158°F (-55 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 Impedance Monaural mode: 160 Ohms ON and OFF Stereo mode: 320 Ohms ON and OFF Frequency response 15 Hz to...: Two (2) AA alkaline batteries Aircraft-powered: 10 to 32 VDC Battery life Alkaline battery life: At least 45 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Duration varies with battery age, ambient noise levels, temperature, ear cushion seal, and use only with 600 Ohm headsets. Current...
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 TECHNICAL INFORMATION FAA Technical Standards Order The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset, its interface, cables, and microphones are FAA approved to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within a specific type or class of this are ...
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 FAA approved to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within a specific type or class of this are ...
Owner's guide
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... repair Return your headset to "Headband cushion replacement" on the underside of the carton. Warranty period Your Bose A20 Aviation Headset is identified by a unique headset serial number located on page 26. Ear cushions carry a six-month limited warranty against ...15 Tab 6, 14 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 a limited 5-year warranty. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number, where required, will be refused. 36 Label and ship...
... repair Return your headset to "Headband cushion replacement" on the underside of the carton. Warranty period Your Bose A20 Aviation Headset is identified by a unique headset serial number located on page 26. Ear cushions carry a six-month limited warranty against ...15 Tab 6, 14 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 a limited 5-year warranty. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number, where required, will be refused. 36 Label and ship...