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    A30 AVIATION HEADSET
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    safety and use instructions. For more information about your A30 Aviation Headset, visit: support.Bose.com/A30 Bose Corporation hereby guide Please read this guide carefully. Save this guide for future reference and make it easily accessible for passengers and third parties who use this headset
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    problem persists, see "Troubleshooting" on page 54. • Be aware of sound differences while wearing the headset. With the headset's headset yourself. Contact the Bose organization in your country/region for specific care, return and shipping instructions. Visit: global.Bose.com • Do not use the headset
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    and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user's authority to operate product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought
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    REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Regulations Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to a approved low
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    registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license. Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639 A20, Acoustic Noise Cancelling, Bose, and Bose A30 Aviation Headset are trademarks of Bose Corporation. ©2023 Bose Corporation. No part of
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    LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT
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    LICENSE DISCLOSURES Packages: CMSIS Version 5.6.0 & SDK CMSIS Peripheral Drivers 2.x.x Copyright © 2010-2017 ARM Limited or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Package: Mbed TLS Version 2.26.0 Copyright © 2021 Arm Limited (or its affiliates). The above is/are subject to the license terms reprinted
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    you may have executed with Licensor regarding such Contributions. 6. Trademarks. This License does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the Licensor, except as required for reasonable and customary use in describing the origin of the Work and
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    may choose to offer, and charge a fee for, acceptance of support, warranty, indemnity, or other liability obligations and/or rights consistent such warranty or additional liability. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS ©2023 Bose Corporation Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
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    Adjust the microphone 19 Conditions related to fit 21 Secure the cable and control module 21 Cable clips...21 Control module holder 21 HEADSET CONTROLS Power on...22 Power off...22 ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) switch 23 Tap Control for talk-through communication 24
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    Disconnect a mobile device 40 Reconnect a mobile device 40 Recover a lost connection 40 Connect an additional mobile device 40 Switch between connected devices 41 Clear the headset pairing list 41 Bluetooth functions...42 Bluetooth volume functions 42 Call functions...43 | 1 2 E N G
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    52 Microphone windscreen 53 Batteries...53 Microphone or terminator cover 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 54 Other solutions...54 Acoustic Noise Cancelling 54 Intercom communications 55 Audio...56 Microphone...57 Bluetooth audio source 58 Auto on/off...59 Reversionary mode 59
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    CONTENTS INSTALLATION Mount the aircraft panel connector 60 Mono connection diagram 61 Stereo connection diagram 62 Details on making the connections 63 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Headset specifications 64 FAA Technical Standard Order 66 | 1 4 E N G
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    (2) Bose A30 Aviation Headset Control module holder NOTES: • For control module options, see page 17. • For aircraft connector types, see page 34. • If any part of the product is damaged, don't use it. ­Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/A30
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    W hat's In T he Box HEADSET COMPONENTS Headband Earcup Microphone assembly (boom microphone, microphone base, and cable) Cable clips Aircraft connectors (see page 34) Control module (see page 17) | 1 6 E N G
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    OPTIONS Control module with Bluetooth capability Conventional control module Bluetooth light Bluetooth/ Multi-function button Intercom volume controls (left/right) Power light Power button Acoustic Noise Cancelling switch (see page 23) Bluetooth volume up H Bluetooth volume down z Secondary Audio
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    both for comfort and optimal noise cancellation performance. 1. Locate the left T and right U icons inside the earcups to orient the headset properly. 2. Place the headset on your head. 3. Adjust the headband so the ear cushions completely cover your ears. NOTE: For best performance, make sure the
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    I mportance of P roper Fit ADJUST THE MICROPHONE 1. Grasp the microphone base and adjust the boom so the microphone is level with your mouth. CAUTION: Microphone placement is important for clear communication. The microphone boom can ­rotate 160°. Do NOT force it beyond the intended rotation or
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    your lips. 0.5" 12.7 mm 3. Make sure the white dot on the microphone base faces your mouth. NOTE: If needed, twist the microphone base. 4. Test the headset before flight. | 2 0 E N G
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    Cancelling" on page 23. If it persists, see "Troubleshooting" on page 54. A low rumbling sound or frequent, brief losses of noise cancellation may indicate an improper fit or blocked earcup openings. See "Clean the headset" on page 48 for instructions on removing blockages. During a long flight, you
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    Power light glows amber then blinks according to the battery level. See "Power light" on page 36. NOTE: The first time you power on your headset, noise cancellation is fully enabled. See "Acoustic Noise Cancelling" on page 23. POWER OFF Press and hold I until the Power light glows amber, then
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    . You can choose your noise cancellation level based on your listening ­preferences and environment. NOTE: When you receive a call, the headset remains at the current noise ­ cancellation level. ACOUSTIC NOISE CANCELLING (ANC) SWITCH Sets the noise cancellation level. FUNCTION POSITION DESCRIPTION
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    Acoustic N oise Cancelling TAP CONTROL FOR TALK-THROUGH COMMUNICATION When you need to focus on interpersonal communication coming from a specific ­direction, you can automatically set noise cancellation to LOW in one earcup. NOTES: • By default, the TAP CONTROL operation switch is set to OFF. •
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    Acoustic N oise Cancelling Switch earcups To switch Tap Control to the other earcup, firmly double tap the other earcup. Reset Tap Control To resume noise cancellation in both earcups, double-tap the earcup where Tap ­Control is currently active, or move the Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) switch to
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    Tap Control feature (see page 24). PRIORITY Establishes priority between two secondary audio sources connected at the same time. Select BT to give the Bluetooth (wireless) BT connection higher priority. Select AUX to give the wired connection higher priority. For more information, see page 46
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    stereo. Available for configurations that support two-channel or ­stereo intercom on battery power and unplugged from the intercom, the headset ON powers off unless there is audio from an on a call and unplugged from the intercom, the headset ­powers off ­approximately 3 minutes after the call is
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    Operation Switches CHANGE THE OPERATION SWITCHES 1. Power off the headset (see page 22). 2. On the back of the control module, press down firmly on the finger indent and slide the cover down. CAUTION: The battery
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    Operation Switches 5. Insert two AA batteries (alkaline preferred), observing proper polarity. CAUTION: If the batteries don't fit correctly, do NOT force them in. Forcing an ­improper connection will cause permanent damage to the control ­module. 6. Close the battery cover, press firmly down on the
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    MICROPHONE PLACEMENT By default, the microphone assembly ships from the factory attached to the left earcup (although in some configurations it may ship unattached). It can be easily moved from one earcup to the other. Microphone assembly Terminator cover MOVE THE MICROPHONE Remove the microphone
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    : If the terminator cover is not securely installed, there will be no audio in the earcup. 4. On the terminator cover, close the latch. 5. Test the headset before flight. | 3 1 E N G
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    batteries when ­connected to aircraft power as a backup in case of power interruptions or disconnections. See "Aircraft Connectors" on page 34. 1. Power off the headset (see page 22). 2. On the back of the control module, press down firmly on the finger indent and slide the cover down. CAUTION: The
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    finger indent, and slide the cover into place. NOTES: • New AA alkaline batteries supply up to 45 hours of power for the headset. Battery life varies with the ambient noise level of the aircraft, temperature, ear cushion ­condition, Bluetooth feature use, and age of the batteries. • Other battery
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    the power status to confirm power is suppled to the headset (see page 37). NOTE: Contact Bose customer service for more information about these connectors. DUAL PLUG (GENERAL AVIATION) Dual plug models have two general ­aviation aircraft connectors that insert into specific jacks on the aircraft
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    Connectors U174, 5-PIN XLR, AND 6-PIN LEMO 5-pin XLR and 6-pin Lemo aircraft connectors provide the headset with both aircraft power and intercom audio. U174 connectors provide the headset with only intercom audio. Connect to the aircraft 1. Align the connector with the socket on the aircraft
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    . You hear a tone, indicating that your Bluetooth device is ­disconnecting and the Bluetooth feature is turning off. Aircraft or battery None Power Off or batteries depleted NOTES: • New AA alkaline batteries supply up to 45 hours of power for the headset. Battery life varies with the ambient
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    blue (in sync with Power light) SYSTEM STATE Ready to connect Connecting/Connected DIM THE STATUS LIGHTS To dim the Bluetooth and Power lights, double-press the Power button I. To restore brightness, press I again, or turn the headset off and then on. TURN OFF THE STATUS LIGHTS To turn off the
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    SECONDARY AUDIO SOURCES You can connect your headset to a secondary audio source in two ways: • AUX (wired) connection • Bluetooth (wireless) connection (applies to Bluetooth models only) AUX CONNECTIONS Use the 3.5 mm AUX audio cable to connect a non-wireless device. 1. Make sure the Secondary
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    blinks purple. 3. On your mobile device, enable the Bluetooth feature. NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu. 4. Select the headset from the device list. Bose A30 Once connected, you hear a tone, and the Bluetooth light blinks blue. NOTES: • After 5 minutes of inactivity
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    an additional mobile device You can store up to eight paired devices in the headset pairing list, and your headset can ­be actively connected to two devices at a time. To connect an additional device, use the Bluetooth menu on your device (see page 39). NOTES: • Only one secondary audio source can
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    connected devices 1. Pause audio on your first device. 2. Play audio on your second device. Clear the headset pairing list 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth/Multi-function button l and z (the Bluetooth ­volume down button, located on the side of the control module) simultaneously for 7 seconds, or
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    Secondary Audio Sources BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS NOTE: This section applies to Bluetooth models only. Bluetooth volume functions The Bluetooth volume controls are located on the side of the control module. FUNCTION Bluetooth volume up Bluetooth volume down WHAT TO DO Press H. Press z. | 4 2 E N G
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    Secondary Audio Sources Call functions The Bluetooth/Multi-function button l is located on the front of the control module. FUNCTION Make a call WHAT TO DO Dial from your connected phone. The call automatically transfers to the headset. Answer a call Press l. You hear a short beep before you
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    and hold the Bluetooth/Multi-function button l for 3 to 4 seconds. The audio is transfered to the mobile phone while the Bluetooth connection remains active. . • To use the headset when unplugged from the intercom (to listen to audio or to make or receive calls), Bose recommends to disable the Auto
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    are disabled and ­antennae OFF power is removed. • If you switch to OFF while connected to a ­Bluetooth device, you may need to re-establish your Bluetooth connection the next time you turn on the headset or the next time you move the switch from the OFF position. NOTES: • Only one secondary
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    " on page 28. • When the switch is in the BT position, the Bluetooth source will override the AUX source if a signal is detected. • When the switch is in the AUX position, the AUX source will override the Bluetooth source if a signal is detected. NOTE: Incoming and outgoing phone calls
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    CARE AND MAINTENANCE STORE THE HEADSET • Place the headset in the carry case for easy, convenient storage. • Store the headset in a ventilated area away from direct sunlight. • Remove the batteries before storing the headset for extended periods. | 4 7 E N G
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    damp cloth (water only) and mild soap. CAUTION: Do NOT immerse the headset in water or any liquid. Earcup openings Check to make sure that the If the screen appears to be damaged or worn out, contact Bose customer service. If the inner screen becomes damp from environmental moisture such as light
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    The headset is covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited ­warranty are ­provided on the product registration card that is in the carton. Please refer to the card for instructions on how to register. Failure to do so will not affect your limited ­warranty rights. 1. Contact the Bose
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    and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/A30 Available accessories • Ear cushions ( more often if you: • Have a full beard or heavy whiskers. • Subject the headset to severe temperature extremes such as parking your airplane outside in severe cold or heat.
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    where it folds into the slot on the earcup. 2. Gently pull the ear cushion skirt up and away from the earcup. Install the new ear cushion 1. Properly align the new ear cushion with the earcup. 2. Tuck an edge of the ear cushion skirt into the slot behind the ear cushion flange. Be
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    cushions Replace the cushion once regular care and maintenance fails to restore the cushion to its original size and shape. 1. On a protected surface, turn the headset upside down. 2. Remove the old cushion from the headband. 3. While still holding the headband open, align the center of the
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    it as needed. 1. Gently grasp the microphone base and peel the windscreen away from the microphone. 2. Slide the windscreen off the microphone. 3. Slide the new windscreen on the microphone. Make sure it fits completely over the microphone. 4. Press the sides of the windscreen to secure into place
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    Try connecting another Bluetooth device (see page 40). OTHER SOLUTIONS If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and ­solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Contact Acoustic
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    using the Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) switch (see page 23). Intercom communications PROBLEM Noise cancellation active, but no incoming audio WHAT TO DO Make sure the volume in the correct position (see page 26). Unplug all other headsets and see if the volume can be adjusted to an acceptable
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    T roubleshooting Audio PROBLEM Reduced noise ­cancellation, ­intermittent ­clicking sounds, or ­communication ­distortion in a loud environment WHAT TO DO Make sure the earcups are clean and free of debris (see page 48). Remove the microphone, then attach again (see page 30). If the headset emits
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    T roubleshooting Microphone PROBLEM Microphone doesn't pick up sound WHAT TO DO Make sure the white dot on the intercom and adjust if needed. Try another intercom position in the aircraft. For Bluetooth phone calls, make sure the batteries are fresh and ­correctly installed (see page 32). NOTE: For
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    source NOTE: This section applies to Bluetooth models only. PROBLEM WHAT TO DO No audio from the Bluetooth source to the headset while on a call Make sure the Secondary Audio Mode switch is in the MUTE or MIX ­position (see page 45). Turn on and off Bluetooth on the mobile device. Make sure
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    powered off after 15 minutes, contact Bose customer service. Reversionary mode PROBLEM Headset is in an ­unresponsive or ­unusable state WHAT TO DO Set the REVERSIONARY ­operation switch to ON (see page 28). This disables all non-critical functions, ­including Bluetooth audio, AUX audio, and Tap
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    com or global.Bose.com for information or to purchase. WARNING: The aircraft panel connector must be mounted by a technician who is qualified to perform this type of avionics installation for the aircraft you are using. Mount the connector into a cutout, using the diagrams below as a guide. 12.5mm
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    jacks, leaving existing jacks intact for use with ­conventional headsets. This is usually the fastest installation method. CAUTION: Do in an audio system using transformer-coupled audio outputs. Contact Bose customer service. Mono connection diagram Existing wiring to aircraft intercom/ audio
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    R 5 MIC HI 6 MIC LO Microphone - Jack Audio Tip (PTT) Barrel (gnd) Phone audio (right) Stereo Headphone - Jack Existing PTT switch and wiring (no connection to Bose headset) Tip (phone audio left) Barrel (audio gnd) | 6 2 E N G
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    segment. MIC LO: Microphone/Lo-ground. Connect to the 6 White/Blue portion of the microphone jack that corresponds to the barrel position of a headset microphone plug. NOTE: If the microphone works on radio transmit but not through the intercom, check pin 6. It may be incorrectly wired to the
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    TECHNICAL INFORMATION HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Headphone sensitivity DESCRIPTION 96.5 +/- 3.5 dBA SPL* . ­Duration varies with battery quality, ambient noise levels, and use of the Bluetooth feature. Aircraft power source Aircraft power voltage range: 10 to 32 VDC Average power
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    A2) Operating: 5°F - 158°F (-15°C - 70°C) Storage: -67°F - 158°F (-55°C - 70°C) Altitude: 15,000 feet maximum pressure altitude for full cancellation Bluetooth wireless ­technology 4.2 Headset cable length 6.56 ft or 2 m NOTE: Damage could occur to avionics equipment by the use of these
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    T echnical Information FAA TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER The Bose A30 Aviation Headsets that are approved to TSO and ETSO C139a are appropriately marked. The product interface, cables, and microphones have been designed to function in or withstand
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    T echnical Information Environmental categories cited refer to RTCA DO-160G and RTCA DO-214a (December 18, 2013). The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum ­performance standards. Those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of
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A30 AVIATION HEADSET