9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com PMA8000BT Audio Selector Panel Marker Beacon Receiver Stereo Intercom System with Bluetooth™ Connectivity Pilot’s Guide and Operation Manual 202-890-0702 Rev. 4 Jan. 2011 Covered under one or more of the following Patent No. 4,941,187, 5,903,227, 6,160,496, 6,493,450 FAA-Approved: TSO C50c, C35d EASA-Approved ETSO C50c, 2C35d Jan.
This pilots guide provides operating instructions for the PMA8000BT Audio Panel. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. This guide is divided into operating sections such as Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, and Marker Beacon Receiver, and special functions. The center section provides a handy reference that you can remove.
deselected, even if you select, and then deselect its transmitter. Unless the audio panel is in “split” mode, the PMA8000BT gives priority to the pilot’s radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the Monitor function is activated (Function B), the audio from this radio will be muted when the primary radio (selected for transmit) is receiving a signal. In TEL mode, the pilot is connected to the cell phone, but still hears the COM radios selected.
(a)). It is important to have the microphone element parallel to your mouth, and not twisted inside the cover. Note: For optimum microphone performance, we recommend use of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-6910, www.oregonaero.com ). This will not only optimize VOX performance, but will improve the overall clarity of all your communications. You should also keep the microphone out of a direct wind. Moving your head through an air stream may cause the IntelliVox® to open momentarily.
ALL: All parties will hear the aircraft radio and intercom. Crew will hear Music 1, passengers can hear Music 1 or 2. The music mutes in accordance with the muting mode selected. CRW: (Crew) Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom channel and have exclusive access to the aircraft radios. The passengers have their own intercom. The music that the crew and passengers will hear is determined by the Smart Function Keys.
Select either of the com XMT buttons to exit the split mode. It is not possible to have the pilot on Com 2 and copilot on COM 1 in split mode. NO T E: Due to the nature of VHF communications signals, and the size constraints in general aviation aircraft, it is probable that there will be some bleed-over in the Split mode, particularly on adjacent frequencies. PS Engineering makes no warranty about the suitability of Split Mode in all aircraft conditions.
Quick reference PMA8000BT Operation This pull-out section covers advanced operation of the PMA8000BT. Bluetooth Connection 1. 2. Turn on the PMA8000BT. From your Bluetooth enabled device, search for other devices, and select the PMA8000BT. 3. If an access code is required, enter “0000” to connect to the PMA8000BT, unless this is changed (see FAQ #2) You can now make and receive calls with the audio directed through the audio panel, and stream music to Music input 1.
its presence and attempt to pair. Pairing will only occur when both devices agree, so you will have to accept the pairing on your device. Connection — this occurs when Bluetooth devices that have been previously paired see each other again and reestablish their communication. This can happen automatically, or by prompting the user to accept the connection again. The PMA8000BT will always look for paired devices when it is turned on, and connect with the first one that allows connection. 2.
plane, for instance). SuperBlue™ allows multiple users and multiple devices to be used at the same time, with sub-routines and sequencing of connections needed to get the desired results. This is recommended for experienced Bluetooth users with multiple connection requirements. 5. a. 6. a. How many devices can I use at the same time? In SimpleBlue™ mode, you can connect just one device.
8. What functions are available for phone features? a. Every Bluetooth telephone has a little different capability. The table below shows functions we have enabled for compatible phones. The speed dial will activate the numbers stored in the Button press Nav 1 Nav 2 MKR Result Speed dial 1(often this is voice mail) Speed dial 2 Last number dialed location in a phone, and not in the PMA8000BT. Please understand that these devices can change. You can visit www.
a. Check your Smartphone, and be sure that it is paired with the PMA8000BT as a “speaker” or “wireless speaker” in A2DP mode. Split Mode The Split mode puts the pilot on COM 1, while the copilot can use COM 2 independently. To enter the split mode, press both the COM 1 and COM 2 XMT buttons at the same time. To exit, press the desired COM 1 or COM 2 XMT button. When you activate the Split mode, the intercom is inhibited to avoid confusion with multiple conversations.
Music Muting Music source #1 (front panel jack and Music 1 input) has four muting modes, which are announced in the headset as they are activated. These are: Radio Mute (aircraft radio mutes music), Intercom Mute (intercom conversation mutes music), Mute on (both radio and intercom mutes music), and Mute off (nothing interrupts music). Press the Mute button to cycle through the modes in sequence. Music #2 has muting on or off, and is externally controlled.
tive, and the passengers never hear aircraft radios. Press TEL and AUX buttons to activate Function A, and you will hear “Alternate Intercom Function.” Press these buttons again to exit, and you will hear “Standard Intercom Function.” Function B activates a Monitor Mode. In this case, the audio from the COM radio that is selected for transmit will mute the other COM audio when it is active.
Recorder Playback The internal recorder is always storing the audio from the radio selected for transmit. To play back the last incoming audio, hold the RCV (top) button on the radio selected to transmit for one second, and release. The playback will start. Playback stops if the radio becomes active, but the new incoming message will not be recorded. When the radio stops, press play and you will be in the same message you had playing.
(Continued from page 6) Audio Advisory Input The front jack can be used as a priority advisory input for auxiliary systems such as a GPS terrain advisory or portable traffic watch system. To prevent radio or intercom from muting this input, press the “Mute” button. NOTE: The front jack is no substitute for the certified installation of alerts such as the GPS waypoint or autopilot tones. These still must be hard wired into the back by your installer.
Bluetooth stream. Music 1 input can be either on the front jack, or the Music 1 input at the rear connector (Pins 23 and 24, J2). Music 2 is wired into the rear connector, only (Pins 26 and 27, J2) The volume of the function selection annunciations and recorder playback can be adjusted through a hole on the top of the unit marked “ANN VOL.” Function “A” Function “A” controls the distribution of aircraft radio and passenger intercom.
Function “C” also allows you to configure your music to be either independent of the intercom mode, or to make Music 2 dependent on the intercom mode. When you press Function “C,” again, you’ll hear, “Alternate music distribution.” In this case, Music 2 will be active only when the intercom is in the CREW mode, and only the passengers will hear it. Music 1 (Bluetooth, Rear input, and Front Panel Jack) will be provided to passengers’ headset in ISO and ALL intercom modes.
Music 1 Volume We recommend adjusting the entertainment volume at the sources, and only using the audio panel as a master gain control. However, the Music 1 volume can be adjusted if desired at the front panel by pressing the combinations of keys listed. Press Hold Function (TEL) and SPR for more than one second to increase music 1 volume. This will increase the volume three steps per second. Press Hold Function (TEL) and Mute for more than one second to decrease music 1 volume.
mode. The copilot can continue to use the selected com while the pilot will be heard over the speaker. To exit push Mute and SPR again. This mode is also reset when power is cycled. Backlighting The white text backlighting is controlled by the aircraft dimmer, while the green indication LEDs are automatically controlled by the light sensor on the PMA8000BT. Jan.
Warranty & Service In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-(or other ICAO agency) certified avionics shop and authorized PS Engineering dealer. If the unit is being installed by a non-certified individual in an experimental aircraft, a factory-made intercom harness must be used for the warranty to be valid. PS Engineering, Inc.
