Specifications
PS Engineering 
PMA8000B Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System 
Installation and Operator’s Manual 
200-890-0100  Page 3-11  Rev. 13, Dec. 2009 
Press again, and you will hear “Standard Music Distribution.”  In this mode, Music 2 becomes active, and 
will always be presented to the passengers on the intercom. Music 1 is only available to the pilot and copi-
lot. The intercom mode switch doesn’t have any affect on the music distribution. 
Passengers
Pilot & Copilot
Music Distribution Standard
All Mode
Music 2
Music 1
Passengers
Copilot
Music Distribution Standard
ISO Mode
Music 2
Music 1
Pilot
ICS
ICS
Passengers
Pilot & Copilot
Music Distribution Standard
Crew Mode
Music 2
Music 1
Pilot selection
Figure 3-4 Standard Music Distribution 
When the music is standard, Music 1 will always go to the pilot and copilot positions, and is  never heard 
by the passengers. Music 2 is always heard by the passengers, and never heard by the pilot and copilot.  
This mode is useful if your passengers have a different interest in entertainment or are watching a DVD, 
but do not want to be excluded from the intercom conversations.  
3.10.8  Music 1 Volume 
In  general,  we  recommend  adjusting  the entertainment  volume  at  the  sources,  and  onl y using  this  as  a 
master  gain  control.  However,  the  Music  1  PMA8000B  input  can  be  adjusted  from  the  front  panel,  if 
desired, by pressing the combinations of keys listed.  
For serial number W04748 and above: 
The Music 1 volume can be adjusted from the front panel, if desired, by pressing the combinations of keys 
listed. 
Press Hold Function (Mon 1) and Vol Down (MUTE) (h) for more than one second to decrease music 1 
MP3 volume. If the buttons are held down continuously, it will decrease the volume three steps per second 
Press Hold Function (Mon 1) and Vol UP (SPR) (i) for more than one second to increase music 1 or MP3 
volume. If the buttons are held down continuously, it will increase the volume three steps per second. 
Note: Since it is possible to turn  the  volume completely off, you may  need to turn the volume up if you 
don’t hear music when you expect to. 
It will take about 10 seconds to go from minimum to maximum volume.  
For serial number W04747 and below: 
Hold  the  AUX  button,  and  repeatedly  push  the  Mute  (volume  up)  or  SPR  (volume  down)  to  step  the 
volume level. There are 32 steps. 
AUX +SPR, increase volume 
AUX + Mute, decrease volume 
3.11  Internal Recorder 
The PMA8000B comes equipped with  an  internal  recorder. This digital system stores the last incoming 
audio from the radio you have selected for transmit. It can store as many of 8 in coming messages, and up 










