9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com PMA8000C Audio Selector Panel Marker Beacon Receiver Stereo Intercom System with Bluetooth™ Connectivity Pilot’s Guide and Operation Manual 202-890-0303 Rev. 2, Sept. 2012 For units serial number CC1026 and above 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 Sept.
This pilots guide provides operating instructions for the PMA8000C 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.
Unless the audio panel is in “split” mode, the PMA8000C gives priority to the pilot’s radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the Monitor function is activated (Monitor), the audio from this radio will be muted when the primary radio (selected for transmit) is receiving a signal. In cell phone mode, the pilot is connected to the cell phone, but still hears the COM radios selected. The radio PTT will switch the mic to the selected com, and allow continued aircraft communications to continue.
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. This is normal.
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.
pushed, the pilot will be on COM 2, and the Copilot will be on COM 3. Pilot on COM 2 or COM 3, and Copilot on COM 1 is not possible. 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 PMA8000C Operation This pull-out section covers advanced operation of the PMA8000C. Bluetooth Connection 1. 2. Turn on the PMA8000C. From your Bluetooth enabled device, search for other devices, and select the PMA8000C. 3. If an access code is required, enter “0000” to connect to the PMA8000C, 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.
2.What access code do I use? a. If your phone requires an access code to complete the pairing, you can use 0000 (all zeros). See the table below if you wish to change the audio panels access code to “1234,” or “1111”. Hold button on power up Pairing Code COM 3 0000 (default) NAV 1 1234 NAV 2 1111 3. How many devices can I pair with the audio panel? a. You can pair up to eight devices. After that, the audio panel will “forget” one device when another is added.
deleting the PMA8000C in your Bluetooth phone, and repairing with the audio panel. This is often true if you leave the Bluetooth range, and return while the audio panel is still on. 7. a. 8. a. 9. a. Can I play my laptop movie audio? If your laptop is compatible as Bluetooth A/V source (not all are), yes. Just add the PMA8000C as a Bluetooth device as you would a stereo speaker device.
Telephone Operation When the Bluetooth telephone connection is active, the cellular telephone is added to the intercom loop, and who is connected to the phone depends on the intercom mode. Calls are placed or answered from the telephone handset. Some cellular telephones do not provide sidetone (where you hear yourself speak). You can have the PMA8000C provide sidetone by holding both the COM 3 and ADF buttons at the same time, for more than one second.
Smart Function Keys (SFK) Configuration These secondary functions give the PMA8000C some special capabilities. “Intercom” allows the passengers and crew to converse, in ALL intercom mode, without distracting the crew from radio duties. The passenger microphones are cut out from the crew when the radio is active, and the passengers never hear aircraft radios.
Alternate Music Distribution Standard Music Distribution Front Panel Jack Music 1 Input Music 2 Input Music 1 All Headsets All Crew Crew Crew ISO Copilot* All Crew & Pass Crew Crew ISO Copilot* & Pass All Crew Crew Crew ISO Copilot* Crew Crew Copilot* Crew & Pass. Crew Copilot* & Pass. Crew & Pass. Crew & Pass. Copilot*& Pass. Pass. Pass. Pass. Pass.
To hear an earlier message, hold the COM RCV button until playback stops again, and then press again to begin playing the next earlier message. Repeat until you hear the message you wanted. Incoming new messages will stop playback, and you can then restart. A remote playback switch may also be installed. Note: when you switch from one transmitter to another, the recordings are lost. Blinking indicators This chart shows you what the blinking LEDs mean.
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(Continued from page 6) 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.” “Intercom” Function Function Intercom controls the distribution of aircraft radio and passenger intercom.
independent of the intercom mode switch. Therefore, even in the CREW mode, the passengers will hear Music 1, although though they will not hear the crew intercom or radios. This mode allows you to use a single in-flight entertainment source. The music muting follow the selected mode of the crew and passengers. When you press “Music” function again, you’ll hear, “Alternate music distribution.” This function makes Music 2 dependent on the intercom mode.
sic - MUTE LED is OFF. Annunciation is "Intercom mute." Mute Off - The “Karaoke” mode - music will not mute except during radio transmissions.- MUTE button LED is OFF. Annunciation is "Mute off." When the PMA8000C is turned on, it always begins in “Mute on” mode. • The passengers’ intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit. If the passengers hear the radio, or talk on the intercom, the music will mute. If the audio panel is in CREW mode, then the radio reception will not affect the passenger music.
Internal Recorder System The Internal Recording System is a continuous loop recorder, (last message received will be the first heard), the recorder has 45 seconds of recording time, or up to eight messages. There are no buttons to press to start recording. The system automatically begins to record the instant the radio selected for transmit becomes active. Only the pilot and copilot will hear the playback audio.
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.
