Garmin GMA 350 Pilot's Guide - Page 7

GMA 350 Audio Panel FEATURES AND OPERATION The GMA 350 Audio Panel provides the traditional audio selector functions of microphone and receiver audio selection. The Audio Panel includes an intercom system (ICS), a marker beacon receiver, and a COM clearance recorder. Ambient noise from the aircraft radios is reduced by Avionics Squelch (ASQ). When no audio is detected, ASQ processing further reduces the amount of background noise. The MAN SQ Key toggles between manual and automatic intercom system (ICS) squelch. In automatic ICS squelch mode, threshold adjustments are handled automatically by the system. In manual ICS squelch mode, individual threshold adjustments can be made for the pilot, copilot, and passenger microphones by the crew. The ability to adjust individual thresholds for each ICS position further reduces the amount of background noise from the radios. Pushbutton keys control audio selection. When a key is selected, a triangular annunciator above the key is illuminated. Annunciator brightness is adjusted automatically by photocell dimming. Key brightness is adjusted by the radio dimming bus control. Three Aux inputs are available for additional avionics or audio devices. Upon installation, the unit may be configured in various ways depending on aircraft type and the needs of the pilot. POWER-UP The GMA 350 performs a self-test during power-up. During the selftest all Audio Panel annunciator lights illuminate for approximately two seconds. Once the self-test is completed, most of the settings are restored to those in use before the unit was last turned off. 190-01134-12 Rev. C Garmin GMA 350 Pilot's Guide 7