BOSE A30 Aviation Headset User Manual

June 10, 2024
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A30 AVIATION HEADSET

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(1)

Locate the left (L) and right (R) icons inside the earcups to orient the headset properly.

(2)

A. Place the headset on your head.
B. Adjust the headband so the ear cushions completely cover your ears.


(3)

Grasp the microphone base and adjust the boom so the microphone is 0.5″ (12.7 mm) from your lips and the white dot on the microphone base is facing your mouth.

(4)

Insert the AA batteries (2) into the control module.


(5)

Battery-powered models

  1. Microphone connector
  2. Intercom/audio connector

Aircraft-powered models

BOSE A30 - Aircraft-powered models

Connect the aircraft connector(s) to the aircraft control panel.


(6)

For battery-powered models, press the Power button on the control module.

NOTES:

  • For aircraft-powered models, the headset powers on automatically when connected to aircraft power.
  • To power off, press and hold until the light glows amber.

(7)

Connect your mobile device.

NOTE: Applies to Bluetooth® models only.

Operation switches

REVERSIONARY      Disable all non-critical functions, leaving only intercom and Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) enabled. Use during emergency hardware or software failures.

NOTE: Keep switch in OFF position during normal use.

TAP CONTROL         Enable/Disable Tap Control feature.

PRIORITY                  Select priority between two secondary audio sources.

INTERCOM               Process audio as Mono or Stereo.

AUTO OFF                Power off automatically after a period of inactivity.

AUTO ON                  Power on automatically when connected to aircraft power.

NOTES:

  • For operation switch details, see the owner’s guide.
  • Some operation switches are not available on all models.
Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) functions

HIGH           Maximum quiet and noise cancellation across the entire spectrum. Best signal-to-noise ratio for radio and intercom communications in loud aircraft.

MED             Consistent noise reduction across a wide range of frequencies. Best for clear and comfortable noise cancellation in typical jet aircraft.

LOW             Best for improved interpersonal communication outside of the intercom.

NOTE: To set noise cancellation to LOW on a single earcup, set the Tap Control switch to ON, and firmly double-tap the earcup.

Secondary audio priority

MUTE          When an intercom signal is detected, secondary audio is temporarily muted until intercom audio ceases.

MIX              When an intercom signal is detected, secondary audio is mixed with intercom audio.

OFF              Only intercom audio is active. Secondary audio functionality is disabled.


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