9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel Marker Beacon Receiver High-fidelity Stereo Intercom System With SIRIUS Satellite Radio Flying Never Sounded So Good!® Pilot’s Guide and Operation Manual 202-880-0000 Revision 5 August 2007 Patent No.
PMA8000-SR Audio Control Panel with Integrated SIRIUS Satellite Radio Congratulation on your selection of the PS Engineering PMA8000SR Audio Control Panel with integrates SIRIUS Satellite Radio inflight entertainment. This products represents the most completely integrated audio system ever designed for General Aviation. This manual provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000-SR, Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems.
The PMA8000-SR-has an automatic selector mode. Audio from the selected transceiver is automatically heard in the headsets and speaker (if selected). You can check this function by switching from COM 1 transmitter to Com 2 transmitter by pressing the COM 2 transmitter selector pushbutton. Note that the associated Com 2 receive pushbutton indicator light that is located immediately above the Com 2 transmitter pushbutton turns green.
Audio Selector (4) Navigation receiver audio is selected through five momentary, pushbutton, backlit switches. The users can identify which receivers are selected by noting which green switch LEDs are lit. Nav aid audio push buttons are labeled Nav 1, Nav 2, MKR (Marker), ADF and AUX (auxiliary). DME audio (if present) will come through when the AUX button is selected. When one of these buttons is pressed, the mode is active, and the LED will illuminate.
Depending on installation, important audio annunciations such as radar altimeter or autopilot disconnect will come over the speaker even if it is not selected, while other unswitched, but muted inputs, such as GPS alerts, will only be present if the SPR button is selected. Consult your professional avionics installer for these important configuration details. Public Address Function The public address function is not enabled when shipped from the factory.
els or passengers' volume level. The larger, outer volume control knob controls intercom volume for the passengers. It has no effect on radio or music levels. Adjust the radios and intercom volume for a comfortable listening level. Most general aviation headsets today have built-in volume controls; therefore, volume also can be further adjusted at the individual headset. For optimum microphone performance, PS Engineering recommends installation of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-6910).
is no intercom between pilot and copilot, unless the Mute button is activated. This button cycles through the intercom modes, from top to bottom and then back up, ISO, ALL, Crew, ALL, and ISO. An LED shows which mode is currently active. ISO: The pilot is isolated from the intercom and is connected only to the aircraft radio system. He will hear the aircraft radio reception (and sidetone during radio transmissions).
or intercom communications, the music volume automatically decreases. The music volume increases gradually back to the original level after communications have been completed. CREW: Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom channel and have exclusive access to the aircraft radios. They may also listen to Entertainment 1. Passengers can continue to communicate with themselves without interrupting the Crew and may listen to Entertainment 2.
are located along the bottom row of buttons. Hold the “Function” button while accessing the other SIRIUS functions. SIRIUS Radio Controls Distribution of the SIRUIS Audio is determined by the installer, it can be applied to the pilot and copilot, the passengers, or both, or controlled by external switching. On/off To turn on the SIRIUS module, press and hold the Function ( “TEL” ) button, while pressing the ON/OFF (“SPR”) button. To turn the module off, repeat the sequence.
Remote Control Primary operation of the SIRIUS satellite radio module is through the portable remote control, PN 051-880-0150. This device must be pointed at the PMA8000-SR front panel to control the satellite function.
R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical, Latin, News, Sports, Entertainment and back to Pop. Press the volume up and down (VOL UP, VOL DN) buttons to change the satellite radio volume through the audio panel. This will only adjust the SIRIUS Radio. A beep will be heard when the volume button is first pressed. The Mute button will silence the SIRIUS audio, but not the audio annunciations. This is not related to the intercom SoftMute™ function. Pressing the “Q” query button will playback the selected channel number.
• Printed copies of account information more than 18 months old cost $10 per request. • Termination of service prior to the end of a prepaid subscription or committed subscription period will result in a $75 cancellation fee. Fee does not apply for monthly plans. You are responsible for all taxes or other government fees and charges, if any, based on the address on your account. NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice Record your Radio ID here for future reference.
The Amber lamp, labeled "M”, is the Middle Marker lamp and is coupled with a 1300 Hertz tone. It is keyed alternately with short 'dot' and long 'dash' bursts at 95 combinations per minute. The White lamp, labeled "I”, is the Inner marker and has a 3000 Hertz 'dot' tone. The lamp and tone will be keyed at a rate of six times per second. The audio from the Marker Beacon Receiver can be heard by selecting the "MKR" push-button switch.
Warranty 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.
Factory Service The units are covered by a three-year limited warranty. See warranty information. Call PS Engineering, Inc. at (865) 988-9800 before you return any unit. This will allow the service technician to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and recommend possible solutions. Visit www.ps-engineering.com/ support.shtml After discussing the problem with the technician and you obtain a Return Authorization Number, ship product to: PS Engineering, Inc.
Record your SIRIUS Satellite Radio ID here for future reference: __________________________________ PMA8000-SR Serial Number: _________________ Date of Purchase: ___________________________ Installed by:________________________________ NOTES: PS Engineering, Inc. 2007 © Copyright Notice Copyrighted information in this manual is subject to change without notice. PS Engineering reserves the right to improve or change the products or contents of this manual, without notification of any person or agency.
