David Clark DC PRO-X2 Ear ANR Headset User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- David Clark
Table of Contents
David Clark DC PRO-X2 Ear ANR Headset
Thank you for purchasing the DC Congratulations on your purchase of the most
technologically advanced electronic noise-cancelling headset available. As
with all of our products, DC PRO-X2 Series Electronic Noise Cancelling
Headsets are backed by extraordinary customer service and support. David Clark
Company assumes full responsibility for the quality and performance of our
products. We are committed to a policy of service whereby we will respond in a
prompt and positive manner to any question or issue regarding one of our
products. David Clark Company products have set the standards of performance
and excellence for pilots throughout the world. Your new DC PRO-X2 continues
this legacy. We have earned a reputation for excellence; we intend to keep it
by continuing to deserve your confidence.
Richard M. Urella, President
H YBRID ENC T TECHNOLOGY
Hybrid Electronic Noise-Cancellation Technology
HY- Your DC PRO-X2 headset features leading-edge Hybrid Electronic Noise-
Cancelling Technology (ENC) with feed-forward and feedback technology for
superior active noise reduction. Feed-forward noise cancelling is accomplished
through an exterior microphone in the ear dome that is isolated from the
speaker. The exterior microphone acquires the noise before it gets to the ear.
Feedback noise cancelling is performed by the internal microphone placed near
the speaker. The signals are then inverted to produce a reverse, ‘anti-noise’
signal. This hybrid technology results in unsurpassed active noise reduction
performance.
HEADSET
DC PRO-X2 Features
Approved FAA TSO-C139a Patent Pending
FEATURES
DC PRO-X2 Features
Technologically Advanced. Intelligently Designed.
- Ultra lightweight, yet rugged alloy headband and suspension
- Fully adjustable suspension assembly for personalized comfort
- Outlast® technology, heat-absorbing head pad with breathable, vented design
- Swivel hinge stirrups Disperse clamping pressure for a secure yet comfortable fit
- Plush, ‘rest on ear’, Dura-Stitched leatherette ear seals reduce heat build-up and enhance comfort
- Hybrid ENC technology for best-in-class active noise attenuation
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Technology provides high-fidelity audio for superior communications and music listening
- M-5B Electret Microphone with enhanced noise cancelling
- Full flex boom for precise microphone placement
- Bluetooth® wireless technology (on selected models) provides seamless integration for connecting to cell phones, MP3s, tablets or other personal electronic devices
- Collapsible design for compact storage in David Clark headset bag
DC PRO-X2 MODELS
CONTROL MODULE
Control Module – Quick Reference Guide
FEATURES
Power
- Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the unit on or off:
- Solid Yellow: Initializing
- Flashing Green: On
- Flashing Red: On, Low Batteries
Power (LED ‘Dark’ Mode)
- First, press and hold the Bluetooth® button, then press and hold the Power button
- Power and Bluetooth® LED will turn ON yellow
- Release the Power ON button
- Continue to hold the Bluetooth® button until the yellow Power ON LED turns OFF
- Release Bluetooth® button
- The Control Module is now in ‘Dark’ mode (no flashing Power LED).
- To disable ‘Dark’ mode, simply repeat the above steps
Note: ‘Low Batteries’ red flashing LED will still function in ‘Dark’ mode.
‘Dark’ mode is disabled when aircraft-powered headsets are connected to the aircraft and power is present.
Volume Up/Down
- Adjust listen level volume up or down
- Left/right adjustments are independent
- Only usable when power is ON; Levels default to max when the unit is OFF
Mono/Stereo
- Set per type of intercom/audio panel(factory default is “Mono”)
Enhanced Auto Shutoff
The factory default Auto Shutoff position is “OFF” (See page 8, “Control Module Operation” for Enhanced Auto Shutoff details
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on Bluetooth® Wireless Technology:
- Flashing Purple: Initializing/Mute Disabled
- Flashing Green: On, Not Connected
- Flashing Yellow: Pairing Mode
- Flashing Blue: Paired and Connected/Mute Enabled
To Pair:
- Turn Bluetooth® Wireless Technology on (flashing green)
- Press the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology button to enter pairing mode (flashing yellow)
- Search for devices from your phone/device
- Select DC PRO-X2 and initiate pairing on your device
- If prompted for PIN code, enter 0 0 0 0
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is not available on Model Part Numbers 43105G-07 and 43105G-10
CONTROL MODULE
Control Module Operation
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Fail-Safe – if batteries are dead or the unit is turned off, microphone and earphones will function when connected to aircraft intercom.
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Enhanced Auto Shutoff
DC PRO-X2 Series headsets are shipped with the Enhanced Auto Shutoff feature set to the ‘OFF’ position. Enhanced Auto Shutoff can be enabled/disabled via a small switch located under the batteries (see Quick Start diagram page 6). When Enhanced Auto Shutoff is set to ‘OFF’ (factory default), ANR headset power is manually controlled using the Power Button. When Enhanced Auto Shutoff is set to ‘ON’, at turn-on of the headset using the Power Button, the headset will function as follows: -
If the headset is connected to the aircraft audio panel, the headset will automatically turn off after 5 minutes under the following conditions:
- The aircraft audio panel is turned off,
- The headset is disconnected from the aircraft panel, or
- an active cell phone conversation is concluded.
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If the headset is not connected to the aircraft audio panel, headset power is controlled by the Power Button, allowing continuous use for cell phone
conversation or streaming audio. -
Cell Phone Interface
- Use of the Bluetooth® wireless technology cell phone feature while plugged into aircraft intercom is not recommended and may violate applicable regulations
- All intercom parties hear cell phone outbound audio but the cell phone recipient’s voice is heard only by the headset connected/paired to the cell phone
- Sidetone is always present
- Briefly pressing the Bluetooth® wireless technology button will answer or terminate a call (if supported by the cell phone)
- Cell phone receive audio is not muted when receiving a transmission from ATC or intercom
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Music Listening
The Bluetooth® wireless technology feature allows you to listen to your favourite music when paired with cell phones, MP3s, tablets, or other compatible devices. When listening to music briefly pressing the Bluetooth button will enable/disable muting:- Flashing blue (default): When receiving a transmission from ATC or intercom, music will mute to prioritize communication. Once the transmission is completed, music audio will gradually return to the previously set volume level. A falling two-tone chime is heard when entering this mode.
- Flashing purple: Music will not mute when the transmission is received from ATC or intercom. A rising two-tone chime is heard when entering this mode.
Each time the DC PRO-X2 is powered ‘ON’, this setting will revert to the
default (muting) mode.
For DC PRO-X2 Aircraft-Powered Models Only
- Power is provided by the aircraft when using the 6-pin Redel® connector, or 5-pin XLR connector (11-30 VDC). Please note: Not all aircraft with XLR-5 connectors provide power at pin 5. The batteries provided with the headset are only required when no power is available at pin 5, or when the headset is disconnected from the aircraft panel.
- When powered by aircraft, the power LED will be solid green.
- If external power is lost, the headset will revert to battery power.
- The headset will automatically turn on when external power is applied, without using the Power Button on the control module.
FITTING
Proper Fitting
The advanced suspension system of the DC PRO-X2 Series is designed for a
simple and comfortable fit. Proper fit is necessary for maximum effectiveness.
The headset should be worn so that the head pad lightly touches the top of the
head. Adjust the sliding assembly on each side as necessary (see Fig. 1),
keeping slide positions equal on either side, until the center of the ear
phone aperture within the ear seal is directly aligned with the ear canal. The
ultra-soft memory foam of the ear seal will conform to the contours of the ear
to provide an adequate seal. While in the presence of noise, turn on the ANR
circuitry and then adjust headset and ear seal position for lowest noise
heard, allowing optimum performance of the Hybrid ENC technology for
communications and music listening. To adjust microphone placement, adjust
boom up/down and in/out by rotating and flexing the boom as necessary. Ideal
microphone place-ment is 1/8” from the lips, as this will provide maximum
intelligibility and ambient noise rejection. Fig. 1
AIRCRAFT T-P POWERED MODELS
(Aircraft Powered/6-Pin)
The DC PRO-X2 Aircraft Powered Model (P/N 43105G-02) provides a 6-pin Redel®
connector that is compatible with aircraft that feature a 6-pin receptacle on
the aircraft panel.
Note: The batteries provided with the headset are required if the headset
is disconnected from the aircraft panel.
(Aircraft Powered/5-Pin XLR)
The DC PRO-X2 Aircraft-Powered Models (P/N 43105G-04, P/N 43105G-07) These
models receive power directly from the aircraft when power is provided at pin
5 of the XLR connector.
Note : Not all aircraft with XLR-5 connectors provide power at pin 5.
The batteries provided with the headset are only required when no power is
available at pin 5, or when the headset is disconnected from the aircraft
panel.
ACCESSORIES
Replaceable Parts Removal/Installation
M-5B Microphone (P/N 09168P-85)
- To remove the microphone: Gently pull off the foam cover. Grasp the microphone firmly and pull it straight out.
- To install the microphone: Align the keyway on the microphone with keyway on a boom. “TALK” should be inward towards the user’s face. Push until the microphone snaps into place
Microphone Foam Cover (P/N 40062G-02)
- Slide foam cover over top of the microphone and secure with ‘O’ ring (included).
leatherette Ear Seals, Pair (P/N 15976P-03)
- To remove: Gently pull off.
- To install: Stretch the ear seal over the lip of the dome until completely seated on the dome.
Outlast® Technology Head Pad (P/N 15977P-04)
- To remove: Gently pull off.
- To install: Align head pad with headband assembly and push all around the perimeter to engage hook-and-loop fasteners
Control Module Mounting Clip (P/N 41068G-03)
- Place the Control Module into the mounting clip and snap it in place.
- Use a clip to attach the Control Module to apparel or any convenient location within the aircraft.
COMPLIANCE
FCC Statement
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by David Clark Company, Inc. can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Important Safety Information
- Make sure portable devices do not interfere with the aircraft’s navigation and communication systems. Reference FAA AC 91.21-1D or later revision for installation approval.
- It is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure that portable devices do not interfere with the aircraft’s navigation and communication systems, as well as to determine if the portable device is suitable for use with the headset.
- Do NOT attempt to repair this headset. Contact David Clark Company for specific care, return and shipping instructions (see page 12 for contact information).
FAA Technical Standard Order
The David Clark Company, DC PRO-X2 family of headsets, PN 43105G-( ) are
approved to TSO and ETSO C139a and are marked to indicate this approval. This
family of headsets has been designed to perform and withstand exposure to the
environmental conditions summarized on. This article meets the minimum
performance and quality control standards required by the technical standard
order (TSO). Installation of this article requires separate approval.
Reference FAA AC 91.21-1D, or a later version, for installation guidance. This
article may contain the non-TSO function of Bluetooth®. Bluetooth® does not
interfere with this article’s TSO-C139a compliance. The conditions and tests
required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
Those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of
aircraft must determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within
the TSO standards which include any accepted integrated non-TSO functions. TSO
articles and any accepted integrated non-TSO function(s) must have separate
approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only
according to 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements (see
table on page 13).
RSS-Gen, Sec. 7.1.3 This device contains license-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FAA TSO-C139a Approved
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Customer Service and Support
David Clark Company aviation headsets are covered by a 5-year warranty. We
make every effort to prevent problems and the need for repairs. In the
unlikely event that you experience a problem, David Clark Company qualified
representatives are available to answer your questions and provide the best
customer service in the industry. Many repairs are covered under warranty.
Contact Customer Service:
- Tel. 800-298-6235
- • 508-751-5800 (outside the USA)
- Visit our website at www.davidclark.com
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