Bose Aviation Headset X Owner's guide - Page 11

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Before you remove or attach the microphone

, however, be sure to

note the important markings for left (L) and right (R) above each

earcup. These markings indicate which ear each earcup is intended

to fit over.

Removing an attached boom microphone cable

1.

Use a Phillips or straight blade screwdriver to loosen the two

screws at the base of the boom microphone cable assembly.

2.

Pull the cable assembly straight out from the earcup to which it

is attached (Figure 6).

CAUTION:

Do not twist the boom microphone cable while disconnecting it.

Twisting can damage the connector pins.

Figure 6

Pulling the cable assembly

straight out from the earcup

Access

cover

Connector

pins

Cable

assembly

Connector

pins

L for left

Attaching the boom microphone cable

Before you attach the boom microphone, make sure that the cable

connector and its earcup connector are clean and free of debris.

1.

Use a Phillips or straight blade screwdriver to loosen the two

screws on the access cover near the bottom of the earcup where

you want to attach the boom microphone.

2.

Remove the cover to reveal the connector pins on the earcup.

3.

Carefully line up the connector to the small connector pins on

the panel (Figure 7 on page 12).

CAUTION:

An improperly aligned connector will not make the connections

necessary for proper operation, and may cause damage.

Section	Page
Operational advisory	3
Figure 1	3
Power source	3
How use of the headset affects hearing safety	4
Volume control	4
Listening to the sounds of your aircraft	4
Using entertainment audio sources	4
Other cautions	4
TriPort® headset earcup requirements	4
Figure 2	5
Earcup inner screen	5
Figure 3	5
Storage	5
We appreciate your choice	8
Headset and cable variations	8
Figure 4	9
Locate the serial number for your product registration card	10
Figure 5	10
Date of manufacture	10
Decide where you want the boom microphone	10
Removing an attached boom microphone cable	11
Figure 6	11
Attaching the boom microphone cable	11
Figure 7	12
Clothing clip	12
Figure 8	12
Preparing to use battery power	13
Figure 9	13
Changing the optional operation switches	13
Inserting batteries	14
Figure 10	14
Preparing the aircraft powered headset for use	14
Attaching and removing the cable	14
Figure 11	15
Mounting the connector	15
Figure 12	15
Details on making the connections	16
Figure 13	18
Figure 14	18
Figure 15	18
Wearing it properly	19
Figure 16	19
Conditions related to fit	19
Microphone placement	20
Figure 17	20
Operating the battery powered headset	20
Power button	21
Figure 18	21
Volume control	21
Battery power indicator	22
Operating the aircraft powered headset	23
Power switch	23
Figure 19	23
Volume control	23
Instructions for continued airworthiness	25
Cleaning the headset	25
General cleaning	25
Earcup TriPort® headset openings	25
Figure 20	25
Ear cushions	26
Microphone windscreen	26
Earcup inner screen	26
Headband cushion	27
Replacing parts	27
Microphone windscreen replacement	27
Ear cushion replacement	27
Figure 21	27
Battery replacement	28
Figure 22	28
Battery door replacement	29
Headband cushion replacement	29
Figure 23	29
Boom microphone cable or connector access cover replacement	29
In case of difficulty	30
FAA Technical Standards Order	33
Warranty period	34
Service	34
To return your headset to Bose for repair	34
Contact information	34

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