Flightcell Pro
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1. eeNniser ENNEN S Flightcell Pro Bluetooth Multi link communications hub The Flightcell Pro model pictured here is the dual plug GA version The Bose and NATO helicopter models have different plugs Operation Manual For GA Bose NATO Civil models with Bluetooth Adapter Firmware Version 1 16 Fe Registered in U S Patent and Trademark Office Patents NZ 330732 AUS 751882 International patents pending www fligh tcell com NSN 5895 98 206 4415 Blank page Contents P1 P2 P 3 4 P19 P19 P 20 Welcome an introduction Welcome to your Flightcell Pro Product image features and specifications Section 1 Your Flightcell Pro Explains the main features of your Flightcell Pro and what audio and communication devices can be connected to it Section 2 Making a quick takeoff Basic information to get you using your Flightcell Pro for the first time Section 3 Setting up and using your Flightcell Pro More detailed information about the LCD display and keypad functions Section 4 Menu Functions Detailed information about the functions and settings available in the menu Includes information on Navigating the menu and accessing sub menus Selecting and changing function settings Saving your personal settings Adjusting audio volumes and settings Muting music or auxiliary audio Feedback sidetone settings Power management Using Flightcell Pro as an intercom Squelch setting2. Audio Menu from the main screen press CEEE and select the ISO function Press then scroll through the available options using 2 or Cx Choose Phone and then press to confirm the new setting When set up to isolate from Phone if you push during normal operations this will Reduce incoming phone volumes by 50 and music volume by 80 Isolate your microphone from the phone Security note There may be a small amount of audio leakage from the phone users mic to the phone while ISO is activated Do not treat as secure 20 Auto isolate off function It is easy to forget to turn ISO off after completing a call You can set up Flightcell Pro so that ISO is turned off automatically after 60 seconds without audio or after 5 minutes regardless of audio An alert tone will sound to indicate that ISO has switched off Navigate to the i Menu from the main screen press 2 e and select ISO Off Press 7 then use 2 or to choose the time delay 60 sec or 5 min Press to confirm the new setting Answering a call and Ring Beep Ring beep to your headset Many phones will not ring through your headset when you have an incoming call This is due to a phone software decision made by your phone manufacturer Flightcell Pro has added a useful feature called Ring Beep When programmed to do so your Flightcell Pro will announce that a call has been answered automatically by your phone To use this feature yo
3. Iridium 9505 and 9505A phones should not be operated above 1 2 volume on the phone If more volume is required use the volume adjustments available on your Flightcell Pro If you need to boost phone microphone or speaker levels individually please consult pages 12 13 of this manual for further instructions Answering an incoming call When you connect your phone to Flightcell Pro the phone should change to Handsfree mode In this mode many phones are designed to ring through the headset If your phone supports this feature it will ring in your aviation headset to announce an incoming call Some phones don t have this feature In this case you can set your phone to Auto Answer and turn on the incoming call alert feature called Ring Beep on your Flightcell Pro Page 7 see page 17 of this manual Your Flightcell Pro will then provide an alert tone when an incoming call is connected To answer a call when using the Bluetooth connection press the Menu key At the end of the call the call will disconnect when the other party ends the call or you can disconnect by pressing End on your phone To answer and end a call when using a cable connection use the buttons on your phone as normal Setting up and using your Flightcell Pro Flightcell Pro has an LCD display screen which Provides information on power volume levels and operating status Provides access to an extensive menu of function settings which enable you to c
4. cable into the audio output headphone socket on your music player and connect the other end to the audio input socket of your Flightcell Pro Connecting to your communications system Plug your headset into your Flightcell Pro and plug the Flightcell Pro leads into your aircraft radio or intercom Note that Flightcell Pro can be operated without being plugged into an aircraft so can be used in any high noise environment Turning your Flightcell Pro on Press and hold down the key for 4 seconds the LCD display will light up and count down the seconds As well as emitting an audible on tone the display will read BT Pro to indicate it is on Setting up your Flightcell Pro for the first time Your Flightcell Pro has been factory programmed to suit most common phones headsets and intercoms Variations in headset mobile phone satellite phone and external audio device input and output levels may mean that your Flightcell Pro will require adjustment to give optimal performance You will need to follow the instructions in the following pages to adjust and save these settings Making a phone call To make a call simply dial your phone as usual You will be able to make your phone call through your headset You may need to adjust audio volumes Press the and keys to adjust master volume Before altering volumes on your Flightcell Pro make sure that your headset is set to maximum volume on its volume control
5. details on menu functions Page 10 Flightcell Pro menu functions The menu provides you with access to a wide range of functions which you can use to adjust the settings on your Flightcell Pro The menu layout is shown below The numbers in brackets refer to specific instruction sections on the following pages MAIN MENU Battery Main Vol 4 EXT Vol 5 Music Vol 6 Cell Vol 7 Sat Vol 8 AUDIO MENU Balance 9 Main SOL 17 Ext SQL 18 Sidetone 13 Auto mute Music 10 Auto mute SQL 11 ISO From 19 Audio Menu Balance function not available on Flightcell Pro NATO version n lt n j m Nn m zZ Pwr Mode 15 Pwr Off 16 ISO Off 20 MIC Gain 12 Keypad Beep 14 Save Settings E System Menu HAB BT Cell Menu Restore Ring Beep 21 Settings 2 Exit to acier Main Menu 3 BLUETOOTH MENU Exit to Enable Main Menu 22 Pairing Mode 22 Page 11 Navigating the menu To access the main menu press mn To view the menu functions or access a sub menu scroll using and and press to select the function or sub menu you require Accessing Sub Menus Accessing the Bluetooth Menu From the main screen press mn This takes you to the main menu Now press 2 then x You are now in the Bluetooth Menu Scroll and x7 0 access the Bluetooth setup options Accessing the System Menu From the main
6. mute music or external audio by 80 if you need to talk to ATC or take a phone call simply press and release the power key to mute and press and release again to restore a BT Fro Flightcell Pro also has a programmable auto mute feature see p13 Au x Mute Up and Down keys In normal operation these keys simultaneously increase or decrease audio levels from your ICS and all connected devices An audio tone sounds when you increase or decrease a BT Pro master volume while the display briefly shows you the 9 volume setting on a scale from 0 to 100 When you are changing Flightcell Pro s settings using the function menus the and keys are used to increase and decrease levels for headphone and microphone settings including phone satellite phone and external audio volumes as well as squelch side tone and mic gain settings ISO Isolate key The ISO key is used to isolate your microphone from your aircraft CS radio or your phone depending on your settings and as an exit key when using the menu Isolate your headset microphone from the ICS Radio You can press the key to isolate your headset microphone from the ICS Radio if you want to make a private phone call Alternatively you can set up your Flightcell Pro so that the ISO key isolates your headset microphone from the phone See pages 16 17 for further details Q BT Pro The LCD will display ISO when the isolate function is activated Exiting menu options and returni
7. screen press mn This takes you to the main menu Now press twice then az You are now in the System Menu Scroll and to access the systems settings for programming Accessing the Audio Menu From the main screen press mn This takes you to the main menu Now press E three times then ex You are now in the Audio Menu Scroll 4 Jana 27 t0 access the audio settings for programming Selecting and setting a function Scroll to the function you wish to view or change then press ax The display will then flash to indicate that the function has been selected To alter the settings use the and keys If you want to Confirm the new setting press ex Discard any changes to that setting and retain the existing setting press ms Exit the current menu press mn or use the Return to Main Menu function found in each menu Exit the menus altogether press Saving settings New settings can be saved or changes aborted at any time To save changes to a function press the key once and then wn once or twice to exit the menus Page 12 1 To save all of your personal preferences settings Set up the Flightcell Pro to best suit your needs Then from the System Menu navigate using and select Save user settings and press az The LCD will display Settings saved 2 To restore your personal preferences You might do this after someone else has used your Flightcell Pro and changed volume level
8. 0mAh NiMH Aux MIC Sensitivity 5mV Battery Life 30 hours typical Aux Frequency Response 150Hz 5kHz DC Power Supply 12 30VDC 500mA Aux Headphone Impedance 150 600 ohms DC Power Supply connector Centre Positive Aux Headphone Power 100mW Main MIC Circuit Isolated Aux Music Freq Response 70Hz 20kHz Main MIC Impedance Electret Typical Cell Phone Sensitivity 200mV Main MIC Sensitivity 5mV Cell Phone Freq Response 70Hz 20kHz Main MIC Freq Response 150Hz SkHz Typical Sat Phone Output 200mV Main Headphone Impedance 150 600 ohms Sat Phone Freq Response 70Hz 20kHz Main Headphone Power 100mW Temperature Range 0 55 C Aux MIC Circuit Non Isolated Weight 360g 130z Aux MIC Impedance Electret Dimensions 5 5 x 2 6 x 1 2in Case Flame retardant polycarbonate ABS alloy Vo rating ICS Cable Jacket Material Matte black polyurethane EMC Complies with the relevant provisions of AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 FCC 47 Part 15 2002 and VCCI for Class B Explosive Atmosphere MIL STD 810 Method 511 4 Procedure Plug NATO U174 U Bose Lemo GA PJ058 68 Page 3 Your Flightcell Pro This section will explain the main features of your Flightcell Pro The next two pages will explain Flightcell Pro s basic operations The following pages will take you through Flightcell Pro s menu options and explain its many useful features Please read these instructions before using Flightcell Pro in an opera
9. e person you are calling indicates that you are muffled mic gain too high or too quiet mic gain too low Audio sidetone to your headset from your Flightcell Pro You can set various audio sidetone options depending on whether your phone or ICS provides audio sidetone to your headset 13 Sidetone If your ICS does not provide sidetone or you are not connected to an ICS From the Audio Menu accessed from the main screen by pressing EE and ex use or to locate Sidetone Press and choose the setting you require There are three settings to choose from On to activate sidetone Off to deac tivate sidetone and ICS Auto if you want sidetone only when ISO is on ICS Auto will provide sidetone to your headset when you are using the phone and have isolated your conversation from the ICS You would select this function if your intercom provides sidetone when you are connected but you require the sidetone while isolated from the intercom eg on a private call or when using Flightcell Pro away from an aircraft as cellphones do not provide sidetone Finally press to confirm the new setting 14 Keypad beeps Navigate to the System Menu Scroll through the menu to find Keypad Beeps press Page 15 and then choose On to activate or Off to deactivate the audible beep that sounds when keys are pressed Press to confirm the new setting Power management Your Flightcell Pro can be run
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11. ng to Main screen When you are programming your Flightcell Pro pressing 2 wil take you straight back to the main screen Any setting changes you have not confirmed will be lost Page 9 EXT Enter key EXT enter This key is used to activate or deactivate an attached second headset in normal operation and serves as an enter key when using the menu Second headset activation deactivation Press once to activate or deactivate a second headset connected via the RJ45 multifunction port and optional connector cable EXT shows on the LCD display when the second headset is active Enter key for programming settings When you are navigating the menu options to program in your desired settings is used as an Enter key to select functions on the Flightcell Pro menu and to confirm changes made to function settings nen Menu key This key is used for three functions Answering a call when using the Bluetooth connection Press the Menu key enu to answer a call The call will end when the other party hangs up or you press End on your cellphone to end the call Access to menu options To access Flightcell Pro s extensive menu press ms from the main screen in normal operation To enter a specific menu option see details in the next section Backing out of menu options When you are navigating menu options to back out of menu options or to cancel unsaved settings push oma See the next section for more
12. off its inbuilt batteries or from aircraft power When connected to aircraft power your Flightcell Pro will recharge its batteries Several smart features help you conserve battery power ml settings are Ea in the System Menu Accessed from the main screen by pressing Glad Gi Use 4 Jana x7 0 locate the setting to be changed 15 Power Mode Your Flightcell Pro can be programmed to turn on automatically when aircraft power to the unit is turned on and turn off when aircraft power is turned off From the System Menu locate Pwr Mode press 2 ax then use or eo to choose With DC Press 7 to confirm the new setting Alternatively choose Manual to manually turn your Flightcell Pro on or off independent of external power To keep your Flightcell Pro switched on after your aircraft power is turned off press the key within 5 seconds after power down 16 Power Off You can set your Flightcell Pro to turn off automatically after two hours without use From the System Menu locate Pwr Off press then use and and choose Auto 2hr Press to confirm the setting Note this function will not work if PWR Mode is set to With DC Using your Flightcell Pro as an intercom Flightcell Pro is also a two place voice activated intercom To use this feature Connect a second headset to Flightcell Pro via the RJ45 port using the second headset adaptor cable available for purchase from
13. ooth in the Settings menu on your phone The list of devices will show Flightcell Pro Not paired Select this device then when a PIN is requested enter 0000 the press Pair Your phone should now display Flightcell Pro Connected and the phone will be connected to the Pro and ready for use Note on some phones it may be necessary to reconnect the phone to the Pro after they have disconnected To reconnect go to the Bluetooth option in the Settings menu on your phone select Flightcell Pro and your connection will be re established Note more than one phone can be paired to one Flightcell Pro but only one phone can be connected at any time Support For support please email Flightcell International at info flightcell com Page 19 Additional accessories The following accessories are available to expand the versatility of your Flightcell Pro interface using the RJ45 EXT connect port Second user headset cable Allows a second headset to be connected to Flightcell Pro The second user can access all functions Provides a full intercom between two connected headsets Pressing the EXT key will turn this headset on and EXT will show on the display Additional Non Aviation Transceiver Connector Allows the connection of a second radio transceiver for simultaneous use of aviation non aviation CB Fire Police or military tactical radios without the need for permanent installation This connector is supplied to orde
14. r by Flightcell International Ltd Auxiliary Audio Output Adaptor This optional adaptor is available from Flightcell International Ltd for use if you wish to record audio from your Flightcell Pro to a video camera or recorder Pressing the EXT key will activate this connection and EXT will show on the display These accessories and other Flightell products can be purchased online at wwwflightcell com Disclaimer Cellphone use in the air may be restricted or prohibited in some countries Flightcell International Ltd does not accept any liability for any injury or damage to persons or property which may occur as a result of a cellphone being used within an aircraft or any vehicle whether operating or not or being operated in contravention of any applicable laws Limited Warranty Flightcell International s quality products are proudly designed and manufactured to the highest standards in New Zealand Your Flightcell Pro is warranted for 24 months from date of sale The warranty is void if any labels are removed or if it is determined that your Flightcell Pro has been connected to a power supply delivering more than 32 Volts or reverse polarity Please contact Flightcell International Ltd to obtain a Returned Materials Authorisation Form RMA prior to shipping any products for repair This form can be downloaded from our website www flightcell com Flightcell International contact details Flightcell Inter
15. ro in a dry environment away from temperature extremes and direct sunlight Connecting your phone to your Flightcell Pro Cellphones can be connected to the Flightcell Pro using either the Bluetooth or cable connection Satellite phones require a cable connection Connecting your cellphone or satellite phone using a cable Connect your cellphone and or satphone to the appropriate socket s on your Flightcell Pro using the supplied coiled cable The sockets are labelled on the underside of the Flightcell Pro Attach the other end of the connecting cable to the earpiece connection for your phone If your phone has an MP3 player built in your phone may need an adaptor to convert the headphone socket to mono use You may need special adaptors to connect some brands of cellphone to your Flightcell Pro Common adaptors are available free of charge from your Flightcell Pro dealer To identify the correct adaptor for your phone please contact your local Flightcell Pro dealer Connecting your cellphone using the Bluetooth connection To use the Bluetooth connection Bluetooth must be activated on the Flightcell Pro and the Pro paired to your phone See page 18 for instructions on pairing your Pro to your phone Page 6 Connecting a music player or external audio source You can connect an iPod CD or MP3 music player to your Flightcell Pro using the supplied 3 5mm to 3 5mm audio cable black coiled cable with a white band Plug the
16. s Automatic mute feature ISO Isolate function Answering a call Auto Answer and Ring Beep function Setting up your Bluetooth connection Support Section 5 Additional Accessories Information on accessories available to expand the versatility of your Flightcell Pro using the RJ45 port Warranty and Disclaimer Flightcell International contact details Page 1 Welcome In this fast moving world we increasingly demand and depend on rapid and direct communication Cellphones satellite phones and short range radios have become indispensable tools Most aircraft commercial or private are only equipped with Very High Frequency broadcast radio VHF radio is affected by terrain range and atmospheric conditions and only lets you communicate with ATC or other aircraft Flightcell Pro provides the key communications link enabling aircrew to use the best of modern communications in their aircraft Flightcell Pro lets you use handheld phones or radios as well as other audio devices hands free through your headset Flightcell Pro can be used to interface most cell phones satellite phones and handheld radios into your headset providing unequalled integrated communications Flightcell Pro s advanced features and versatility make it the leader in communication interfaces while its quality state of the art electronics guarantee reliable performance Please read this manual fully so you can get the maximum value from yo
17. s to suit their phone Access the System Menu from the main screen press ws and ax Scroll through the menu options using and select Restore use settings and then press to confirm the change The LCD will display Settings restored 3 To restore factory settings Go to the System Menu From the main screen press ws and 2x Scroll through the menu options using 2 and oom select Restore factory settings The LCD will display Reset complete Please note that restoring factory settings will cancel your saved personal preferences Adjusting audio volumes With Flightcell Pro you can Adjust all audio volumes simultaneously Adjust individual input and output volumes from your different connected devices which enables you to optimize your Flightcell Pro The LCD will show audio levels for the selected function and will beep at each step as you increase or decrease the level Main Volume settings To adjust 4 Primary headset volume Press or during normal operation Alternatively press wn The screen should now read Battery Press Cz then then or to set the desired volume Press 7 to confirm the new setting 5 External headset volume Press mn You are now in the Main menu Navigate to the EXT Vol external volume aan by pressing o Press then or to change volume settings Press amp 7 to confirm the new setting Page 13 6 Music volume Press to access
18. the main Menu Press or until you reach the Music Vol option Press then or to select desired volume Press to confirm the new setting 7 Cellphone volume Select Cell Vol from the Main Menu Now press then or until you reach your desired setting Press to confirm the new setting 8 Satellite phone volume Iridium 9505 and 9505A phones should not be operated above 12 volume on the phone If more volume is required use the volume adjustments available on your Flightcell Pro Satphone volume Select Sat Vol from the Main Menu Now press hen or until you reach your desired setting Press ex to confirm the new setting Volume Other audio settings All other audio settings are accessed via the Audio Menu Access the main menu by pressing r Then press or and to navigate to the Audio menu You can access the Audio Menu options by scrolling using the 2 and keys To adjust 9 Audio balance for GA and BOSE models only Select Balance from the Audio Menu Press ez then adjust balance using 4 to increase the right channel and to increase the left channel Press 7 to confirm the new settings 10 Muting music or auxiliary audio You may wish to play music through your headset but want to mute music volume when you are on a phone call or talking to ATC This can be done manually or you can set it up to occur automatically To mute music manually To mute music manuall
19. the new setting 18 To adjust squelch to the second headset From the main screen press re to access the Audio menu Choose EXT SQL press and adjust the squelch level using or vow Press to confirm the new setting ISO Isolating from phone or aircraft ICS Radio The ISO function on your Flightcell Pro can be programmed to isolate your headset microphone from either the ICS Radio or from your phone 19 Isolate microphone from ICS Radio a BT Prol If you make or receive a phone call during normal operation IS others connected to your ICS can hear you talking They can not hear the incoming caller To make a private phone call you can set up Flightcell Pro to isolate your microphone from the ICS when you press the so key ISO will show on the LCD display to show you have activated the Isolate function Navigate to the Audio Menu from the main screen press CE and select the ISO function Press 2 then scroll through the available options using or eg Choose ICS and then press to confirm the new setting When set up to isolate from ICS if you push during normal operations this will Reduce all ICS and radio volumes by 50 music volume by 80 and isolate your microphone from the ICS and radio Page 17 Isolate microphone from phone If you want to be able to quickly isolate your phone while you talk on your ICS and radio without ending the phonecall use this option Navigate to the
20. ther connected to or independent of aircraft systems Is portable so no certification is required Can be powered directly from an aircraft using 9 30V DC power or from its own internal nickel metal hydride NiMH rechargeable batteries Can operate as a two place voice activated intercom when a second user is connected via an optional second headset cable Contains sophisticated immunisation circuitry so it is not affected by the EMI or RF noise emitted by some types of cellphones Please note your headset or radio may still pick up some RF noise but this is not caused by Flightcell Pro Page 5 Making a quick takeoff This section will help you get set up to use your Flightcell Pro in a few minutes Charging your Flightcell Pro Flightcell Pro must be charged from mains power using the supplied adaptor for 6 hours before you use it for the first time Once charged Flightcell Pro can be operated from its inbuilt batteries or operated and charged from aircraft DC power using the supplied power cable Battery care and maintenance Your rechargeable batteries will give you many years of good service if used properly Here are some useful tips for looking after and extending the life of a rechargeable NiMH battery Regularly run the battery flat then fully recharge Do not leave battery uncharged for long periods of time Do not leave battery charging for extended periods more than 48 hours Store your Flightcell P
21. tional aircraft Please familiarise yourself with your new Flightcell Pro before you fly by first using it plugged into your phone away from your aircraft Before your first flight with Flightcell Pro plug it into your intercom and if necessary adjust its settings to suit your requirements Flightcell Pro is designed to work with most cellphone models and many satellite phones However audio volumes vary between phones so you can use Flightcell Pro s volume controls to adjust it to suit your particular phone What is Flightcell Pro Flightcell Pro is a totally portable interface for the connection of communications and audio devices to aviation headsets Flightcell Pro can be used to simultaneously connect A cellphone Flightcell Pro will work with most cellphones using either a Bluetooth or cable connection an adaptor may be required with some phone models An Iridium satellite phone plus many other satellite phones An audio device such as a music player DVD player or laptop computer A handheld transceiver One of the following can also be connected via the multi function RJ45 EXT port and an optional adaptor cable A second headset A handheld aviation or non aviation transceiver An audio recorder such as a cockpit voice recorder or video camera A laptop computer for audio recording or audio output Other specialised audio equipment Page 4 Features Your Flightcell Pro Can be used ei
22. u first need to set up your phone to Auto Answer This is a setting on your phone You will need to consult your phone manual for instructions Then you need to set up your Flightcell Pro to sound the ring beep alert tone 21 To set up Flightcell Pro to sound an alert tone when a call is connected through your headset Access the Audio Menu from the main screen press mn J ez Select Ring Beep then press ex Select On and press to confirm the new setting To turn Ring Beep off follow the steps above but select Off and press to confirm the new setting Page 18 22 To set up your Bluetooth connection Before using your Flightcell Pro you need to set up the Bluetooth connection to your phone Bluetooth is enabled by default when the Flightcell Pro is shipped To enable or disable Bluetooth First access the Cell BT menu From the main screen press er This takes you to the main menu Now press 2 then 2 You are now in the Bluetooth Menu Scroll and to access the Bluetooth setup options Select Enable then select On to enable or Off to disable Bluetooth Press to confirm then turn your Flightcell Pro off and on to effect the changed setting To pair your phone first enable pairing on your Flightcell Pro Access the BT Cell Menu then select Pairing Mode Press B and the screen will display Pairing Enabled Pairing mode is now enabled for 10 minutes Next go to Bluet
23. ur new Flightcell Pro Before you start Check that your Flightcell Pro box contains the following items 1 x Flightcell Pro multi link communications hub 1 x 110V 220V AC to DC charger wall adaptor 2 x 2 5mm to 3 5mm cellphone Iridium satellite phone connector cables 1 x cigarette lighter style DC power cable 1x 3 5mm to 3 5mm audio cable black coiled cable with a white band Welcome to your Flightcell Pro Page 2 Power key instant audio mute turns Flightcell on and off LCD display commands shows Flightcell status and Menu key used to access Flightcell s menus used to exit from the menu or cancel setting changes DC power input RJ45 port for connecting second headset or auxiliary communications or audio device Audio jack Iridium phone jack Cellphone jack Up and funct down keys used to adjust volume and ion settings ISO key used to isolate Flightcell from either the aircraft or the phone depending on settings EXT enter key During normal operation connects 2nd headset or other devices connected to RJ45 port When accessing menus Activates functions Accepts changes to function settings NATO plug shown Plug will vary depending on model Flightcell Pro Specifications Batteries 4 8V 120
24. ustomize your Flightcell Pro setup to best suit your individual requirements The LCD display In normal operation not when you are accessing the menu the LCD displays A power indicator E The lightning bolt symbol shows Flightcell Pro is charging or operating off external power The battery symbol shows Flightcell Pro is operating off its internal batteries The level of black in this symbol indicates the amount of charge remaining A more precise battery level indicator is available through the main menu The words BT Pro to indicate that Flightcell Pro is powered up and operating When you are accessing a menu function the LCD display will display the name of the function and the current settings for that function For example Main Vol 84 indicates the main volume level is set to 84 Keypad functions Flightcell Pro s main functions are accessed via the six keys on the keypad Power key The power key has two functions Power on off The power key turns Flightcell Pro on and off when held down for 4 seconds This is a safety feature to prevent Flightcell Pro being turned on or off by accident The LCD displays a countdown timer to indicate that Flightcell Pro is being turned on or off Page 8 When your Flightcell Pro is turned on the display will read BT When your Flightcell Pro is turned off the display will be blank Mute music or external audio The power key can also be used to
25. y briefly press key The LCD will display Aux Mute and music volume will be reduced by 80 To restore music press again Aux Mute will disappear from the LCD Automatic mute You can set up your Flightcell Pro to automatically mute music by 80 when called by ATC or when a connected phone is being used 1 12 Page 14 through the Audio Menu using or to locate the Automute option then press ex Using or select Music on and press to confirm the new setting Selecting Music off turns off the Automute option Manual mute is still available with either Automute setting Navigate to the Audio Menu from the main screen press mos 3 Jand Scroll Adjusting the sensitivity of Automute Music function Automute SQL You can adjust the sensitivity squelch of the Automute Music function to incoming radio transmissions A high squelch setting is less sensitive requiring louder audio to activate the Automute Navigate to the Audio Menu then scroll through the options to locate Auto Mute SQL then press ex Using or select your desired squelch setting from the available options High Med or Low Press to confirm your chosen setting Microphone gain Go to the System Menu from the main screen press ws 4 Jand ax Select Mic Gain and press then or until you reach your desired setting Press to enter confirm the new setting Change these settings only if th
26. your Flightcell Pro distributor Connect the second headset to the adaptor cable and plug the 7 l jms adaptor cable into the RJ45 port Now press the key to i E T Pi m activate the second user connection EXT will show on the LCD display to show the connection is activated You can adjust squelch and volume settings for both primary Main and second user EXT headset Both squelch settings can be accessed from the Audio Menu To adjust volume to the primary Main headset see instructions on page12 Page 16 5 To adjust volume to the second EXT headset In the Main menu use ory to scroll through the menu options Choose EXT Vol press and adjust the volume level using 2 or Press ato confirm Squelch The Squelch setting is based on a percentage gradient Please note that a LOWER percentage squelch setting will allow the microphone to transmit at LOWER noise levels Consequently the HIGHER the background noise levels the HIGHER the squelch percentage needs to be to block it SQL OFF will disable the microphone from the intercom SQL ON will deliver continuous SIDETONE to your headset Hot Mic 17 Squelch Primary Main headset To adjust squelch settings access the Audio menu from the main screen press wn squ a Then scroll through the menu using or to locate the Main SQL option Press the r button and then adjust the squelch level to suit using or a Press to confirm
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