Owner's guide
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... battery power indicator is unlit. (a) (b) Battery power indicator Power switch Power source Your headset is set to battery power. The headset is lit. The headset will not operate properly if used in the ANR mode. If your headset is battery powered, make sure it is set to fail during operation. Note: The headset includes redundant circuitry to reduce the effects of communications signal in the headset when used with a Bose Series II Aviation Headset battery pack or with any commercial battery...
... battery power indicator is unlit. (a) (b) Battery power indicator Power switch Power source Your headset is set to battery power. The headset is lit. The headset will not operate properly if used in the ANR mode. If your headset is battery powered, make sure it is set to fail during operation. Note: The headset includes redundant circuitry to reduce the effects of communications signal in the headset when used with a Bose Series II Aviation Headset battery pack or with any commercial battery...
Owner's guide
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... a home audio source through a Bose Aviation Headset , be sure you may not sound familiar. Listening to the sounds of your hearing during extended periods of headset use. Other cautions TriPort® headset earcup requirements Proper headset operation requires that do not interfere with ANR off. Avoid setting the volume controls at levels high enough to impair your aircraft With the headset's active and passive noise reduction, typical aircraft sounds...
... a home audio source through a Bose Aviation Headset , be sure you may not sound familiar. Listening to the sounds of your hearing during extended periods of headset use. Other cautions TriPort® headset earcup requirements Proper headset operation requires that do not interfere with ANR off. Avoid setting the volume controls at levels high enough to impair your aircraft With the headset's active and passive noise reduction, typical aircraft sounds...
Owner's guide
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.... If the screen gets wet or any foreign objects become lodged on or adjacent to remove, replace, or repair this screen. Figure 2 TriPort® headset openings CAUTIONS AND ADVISORIES Figure 3 Protective inner screen inside the earcup TriPort headset openings Earcup inner screen The protective inner screen is battery powered, remove the batteries before storing the headset for screen replacement, contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department.
.... If the screen gets wet or any foreign objects become lodged on or adjacent to remove, replace, or repair this screen. Figure 2 TriPort® headset openings CAUTIONS AND ADVISORIES Figure 3 Protective inner screen inside the earcup TriPort headset openings Earcup inner screen The protective inner screen is battery powered, remove the batteries before storing the headset for screen replacement, contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department.
Owner's guide
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... Clothing clip 12 Preparing to use battery power 13 Changing the optional operation switches 13 Inserting batteries 14 Preparing the aircraft powered headset for use 14 Attaching and removing the cable 14 Mounting the connector 15 Details on making the connections 16 Use proper adhesives 17 Mono, stereo, and helicopter connection diagrams 18 Using Your Headset 19 Wearing it properly 19 Conditions related to fit 19 Microphone placement 20 Operating the battery powered headset 20 Power button 21 Volume control...
... Clothing clip 12 Preparing to use battery power 13 Changing the optional operation switches 13 Inserting batteries 14 Preparing the aircraft powered headset for use 14 Attaching and removing the cable 14 Mounting the connector 15 Details on making the connections 16 Use proper adhesives 17 Mono, stereo, and helicopter connection diagrams 18 Using Your Headset 19 Wearing it properly 19 Conditions related to fit 19 Microphone placement 20 Operating the battery powered headset 20 Power button 21 Volume control...
Owner's guide
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...25 Ear cushions 26 Microphone windscreen 26 Earcup inner screen 26 Replacement parts 26 Headband cushion 27 Removing environmental moisture 27 Replacing parts 27 Microphone windscreen replacement 27 Ear cushion replacement 27 Battery replacement 28 Battery door replacement 29 Headband cushion replacement 29 Boom microphone cable or connector access cover replacement 29 Troubleshooting 30 In case of difficulty 30 Technical Information 32 FAA Technical Standards Order 33 Service & Warranty Information 34 Warranty period 34 Service 34 To return your headset to Bose for repair...
...25 Ear cushions 26 Microphone windscreen 26 Earcup inner screen 26 Replacement parts 26 Headband cushion 27 Removing environmental moisture 27 Replacing parts 27 Microphone windscreen replacement 27 Ear cushion replacement 27 Battery replacement 28 Battery door replacement 29 Headband cushion replacement 29 Boom microphone cable or connector access cover replacement 29 Troubleshooting 30 In case of difficulty 30 Technical Information 32 FAA Technical Standards Order 33 Service & Warranty Information 34 Warranty period 34 Service 34 To return your headset to Bose for repair...
Owner's guide
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This headset combines Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headset technology to most variations: • Acoustic Noise Cancelling headset technology • TriPort headset technology • Communications cable with integrated control module • Flexible microphone boom with continuous position adjustments • Adjustable headband • Replaceable ear cushions • Replaceable fleece headband cushion • Replaceable windscreen • Cable-mounted clothing clip 8 Headset and cable variations The Bose Aviation Headset is the finest aviation headset you have purchased. ...
This headset combines Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headset technology to most variations: • Acoustic Noise Cancelling headset technology • TriPort headset technology • Communications cable with integrated control module • Flexible microphone boom with continuous position adjustments • Adjustable headband • Replaceable ear cushions • Replaceable fleece headband cushion • Replaceable windscreen • Cable-mounted clothing clip 8 Headset and cable variations The Bose Aviation Headset is the finest aviation headset you have purchased. ...
Owner's guide
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... Aviation Headset that was manufactured before June, 2003. Refer to "Battery replacement" on page 28 for stereo (ST) if your headset control model serves two purposes. Note: If you remove the headset. • Switch 5: Set to A at the factory for at the factory to enable the smart shutoff function. With the switch in both ears). GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USE Preparing to use battery power Figure 9 Optional operation switches inside the battery...
... Aviation Headset that was manufactured before June, 2003. Refer to "Battery replacement" on page 28 for stereo (ST) if your headset control model serves two purposes. Note: If you remove the headset. • Switch 5: Set to A at the factory for at the factory to enable the smart shutoff function. With the switch in both ears). GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USE Preparing to use battery power Figure 9 Optional operation switches inside the battery...
Owner's guide
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...-0611. • Connecting power directly to pins 5 or 6 will result in damage to an audio system using transformer-coupled audio outputs. It may damage or break internal solder joints. • If the boom microphone works on radio transmit but not through the intercom, check pin 6. GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USE Notes • For use excessive force or bend the installed connector. Call the Bose Aviation Headset Department for...
...-0611. • Connecting power directly to pins 5 or 6 will result in damage to an audio system using transformer-coupled audio outputs. It may damage or break internal solder joints. • If the boom microphone works on radio transmit but not through the intercom, check pin 6. GETTING YOUR HEADSET READY FOR USE Notes • For use excessive force or bend the installed connector. Call the Bose Aviation Headset Department for...
Owner's guide
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... problem persists, contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department for comfort and good noise reduction performance. In very loud conditions, such as during takeoff, you may feel an even, gentle pressure all around it. • Adjust the headband so it rests gently on top of how it properly Proper fit on your right and left ears • Use the left...
... problem persists, contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department for comfort and good noise reduction performance. In very loud conditions, such as during takeoff, you may feel an even, gentle pressure all around it. • Adjust the headband so it rests gently on top of how it properly Proper fit on your right and left ears • Use the left...
Owner's guide
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... your mouth, not (b) farther away or (c) tilted Microphone placement Proper microphone placement is battery powered, read the control information below. Operating the battery powered headset If your head, make these adjustments: 1. The battery powered headset uses AdaptiSense™ headset technology to "Operating the aircraft powered headset" on your headset is important for longer life from the opening of the microphone is adjustable for day/night operation. 20 This maximizes available energy for clear...
... your mouth, not (b) farther away or (c) tilted Microphone placement Proper microphone placement is battery powered, read the control information below. Operating the battery powered headset If your head, make these adjustments: 1. The battery powered headset uses AdaptiSense™ headset technology to "Operating the aircraft powered headset" on your headset is important for longer life from the opening of the microphone is adjustable for day/night operation. 20 This maximizes available energy for clear...
Owner's guide
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... (dimmer) LED settings. Note: For details on how to disable smart shutoff, see "Changing the optional operation switches" on page 13. • Press twice rapidly to loud sounds may cause hearing damage. 21 CAUTION: Avoid setting the volume levels too high. Figure 18 The LED, volume control knobs, and power switch on the control module of a battery powered headset USING YOUR HEADSET Power button Use the power button to turn the headset on or off...
... (dimmer) LED settings. Note: For details on how to disable smart shutoff, see "Changing the optional operation switches" on page 13. • Press twice rapidly to loud sounds may cause hearing damage. 21 CAUTION: Avoid setting the volume levels too high. Figure 18 The LED, volume control knobs, and power switch on the control module of a battery powered headset USING YOUR HEADSET Power button Use the power button to turn the headset on or off...
Owner's guide
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.../her Bose® Aviation Headset as follows: 1. Adjust the volume knobs on the headset control module up to increase the volume of a single aircraft powered headset" on the headset control module down the aircraft intercom or radio master volume to the level you prefer. Turn ANR back ON. 6. See "Controlling the volume of the earcup it controls. Battery life varies with the ambient noise level of the aircraft, temperature, ear cushion...
.../her Bose® Aviation Headset as follows: 1. Adjust the volume knobs on the headset control module up to increase the volume of a single aircraft powered headset" on the headset control module down the aircraft intercom or radio master volume to the level you prefer. Turn ANR back ON. 6. See "Controlling the volume of the earcup it controls. Battery life varies with the ambient noise level of the aircraft, temperature, ear cushion...
Owner's guide
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... sounds may adjust the volume of your radio/intercom system to avoid exposure to your aircraft intercom or radio until you prefer. Turn each volume knob on page 23). Adjust the knobs on the headset control module down the master output level of their headsets. Turn off ANR by setting the power switch to a safe operating level. Note: If you are connecting the headset to high volume levels. 2. Controlling...
... sounds may adjust the volume of your radio/intercom system to avoid exposure to your aircraft intercom or radio until you prefer. Turn each volume knob on page 23). Adjust the knobs on the headset control module down the master output level of their headsets. Turn off ANR by setting the power switch to a safe operating level. Note: If you are connecting the headset to high volume levels. 2. Controlling...
Owner's guide
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... earcup Ear cushion replacement 1. Contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department for assistance. HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Headband cushion 1. Remove the cushion as light rain, dew, perspiration, or condensation, allow it to dry the inner screen. Replacing parts Through normal use electric heaters, blowers, or hairdryer type devices to air dry only. Grasp the ear cushion skirt where it . Do not use , parts like windscreens and ear cushions may require periodic replacement. Roll a new...
... earcup Ear cushion replacement 1. Contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department for assistance. HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Headband cushion 1. Remove the cushion as light rain, dew, perspiration, or condensation, allow it to dry the inner screen. Replacing parts Through normal use electric heaters, blowers, or hairdryer type devices to air dry only. Grasp the ear cushion skirt where it . Do not use , parts like windscreens and ear cushions may require periodic replacement. Roll a new...
Owner's guide
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... battery door using the finger indent and lift open the battery compartment door b) Inserting new batteries into the slot behind the ear cushion flange. If the batteries do not force them in the cushion. Be careful not to prevent inadvertent reverse polarity from installing the batteries incorrectly. Turn off ANR. 2. Remove the old batteries. 4. Close the battery door. Properly position the replacement ear cushion against the earcup. 4. Use of rechargeable batteries...
... battery door using the finger indent and lift open the battery compartment door b) Inserting new batteries into the slot behind the ear cushion flange. If the batteries do not force them in the cushion. Be careful not to prevent inadvertent reverse polarity from installing the batteries incorrectly. Turn off ANR. 2. Remove the old batteries. 4. Close the battery door. Properly position the replacement ear cushion against the earcup. 4. Use of rechargeable batteries...
Owner's guide
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... cover as described in "Removing an attached boom microphone cable" and "Attaching the boom microphone cable" on page 11. 29 Gently rotate the cover sideways to its original size and shape. Slide the battery door down . To replace the cushion (Figure 23): 1. With another person holding the headset open . 2. Figure 23 Removing and attaching the headband cushion HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Battery door replacement 1. With the headband still held open . Insert new...
... cover as described in "Removing an attached boom microphone cable" and "Attaching the boom microphone cable" on page 11. 29 Gently rotate the cover sideways to its original size and shape. Slide the battery door down . To replace the cushion (Figure 23): 1. With another person holding the headset open . 2. Figure 23 Removing and attaching the headband cushion HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Battery door replacement 1. With the headband still held open . Insert new...
Owner's guide
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... problem persists, contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department, using tweezers. Reduced active noise reduction, intermittent clicking sounds, or communication distortion in a loud environment • Check the TriPort® headset openings on page 34 of this guide, for assistance. Reduced volume in one ear only • Check to see if the volume controls are fresh and correctly installed. • Check the battery power indicator. See "Changing the optional operation switches...
... problem persists, contact the Bose® Aviation Headset Department, using tweezers. Reduced active noise reduction, intermittent clicking sounds, or communication distortion in a loud environment • Check the TriPort® headset openings on page 34 of this guide, for assistance. Reduced volume in one ear only • Check to see if the volume controls are fresh and correctly installed. • Check the battery power indicator. See "Changing the optional operation switches...
Owner's guide
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... headset is aircraft powered, make sure that the stereo/ mono configuration switch is present, carefully remove the debris using tweezers. See "Changing the optional operation switches" on in a loud "Wearing it sensitive to see if the protective inner screen is greater than 10 VDC. • Inspect the seal between the ear cushion skirt and the earcup. Only the boom microphone cable, connector access cover, batteries, battery cover, windscreen, headband cushion...
... headset is aircraft powered, make sure that the stereo/ mono configuration switch is present, carefully remove the debris using tweezers. See "Changing the optional operation switches" on in a loud "Wearing it sensitive to see if the protective inner screen is greater than 10 VDC. • Inspect the seal between the ear cushion skirt and the earcup. Only the boom microphone cable, connector access cover, batteries, battery cover, windscreen, headband cushion...
Owner's guide
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... headsets. Impedance: 5 ohm or 150 ohm Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101 115 dBC and 105 dBA SPL Battery powered: 2 AA alkaline, IEC LR6 Aircraft powered: 10 to 20 micropascals. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Sound pressure levels (SPL) are relative to 32 VDC Alkaline: At least 40 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Headphone Impedance Frequency response Microphone (Electret) Microphone (Dynamic) Maximum ambient noise level Power...
... headsets. Impedance: 5 ohm or 150 ohm Sensitivity: Equivalent to M-87/M-101 115 dBC and 105 dBA SPL Battery powered: 2 AA alkaline, IEC LR6 Aircraft powered: 10 to 20 micropascals. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Sound pressure levels (SPL) are relative to 32 VDC Alkaline: At least 40 hours in typical general aviation aircraft noise. Headphone Impedance Frequency response Microphone (Electret) Microphone (Dynamic) Maximum ambient noise level Power...
Owner's guide
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... information Bose Aviation Headset Department 145 Pennsylvania Avenue Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA TEL: 1-800-233-4416 (US) 508-879-7330, ext. 62006 (outside of the problem. 4. Service Contact Bose for: • Spare parts and accessories (see page 35) • Technical advice • Installation information • Warranty and repair information To return your headset to Bose for a period of five years from Bose. 2. Ear cushion life...
... information Bose Aviation Headset Department 145 Pennsylvania Avenue Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA TEL: 1-800-233-4416 (US) 508-879-7330, ext. 62006 (outside of the problem. 4. Service Contact Bose for: • Spare parts and accessories (see page 35) • Technical advice • Installation information • Warranty and repair information To return your headset to Bose for a period of five years from Bose. 2. Ear cushion life...