Sierra User Guide
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1. ii the Non Warranty Service Programs may cover any time period before or after any Warranty Period has expired and iii charge any amount and impose any term with respect to any Non Warranty Service Program For Non Warranty Service Programs LSA warrants that all new used reconditioned or refurbished parts and headsets used to repair or replace any headset will be free from all material defects in workmanship and materials but only for a limited period of 90 days thereafter Purchaser acknowledges that used or reconditioned parts may be used to repair any new or used headset and that a refurbished used headset may be provided as a replacement for any new or used headset LSA may hire a 3rd party to repair or replace any new or used headset Including means including but not imited to THE TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE ONLY TERMS THAT GOVERN 15 5 WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS FOR ANY NEW USED HEADSET OR PART THEREOF NO ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN TERM APPLIES THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL CLAIMS AGAINST LSA WITH RESPECT TO ANY NEW OR USED HEADSET OR PART THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY LSA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION ANY AND ALL TERMS IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EACH SUCH MODIFICATION IS DEEMED EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION ON LSA S WEBSITE OR OTHERWISE TO HE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW LSA2. LIGHTSPEED Sierra User Guide Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Lightspeed Aviation Sierra headset Your headset is a premium product that will provide many years of comfortable high performance for your flying endeavors If this is your first Lightspeed Aviation headset welcome to the Lightspeed family We look forward to building a lasting community with our customers founded on products and service that are best in class To support your passion for flying we invite you to visit LightspeedAviation com where you ll find useful insights about our other products and aviation Thank you for choosing a Lightspeed Aviation headset 4 Getting Started Fitting YOUrIHeadSets ssssssscsssaciatesossestessneessessnssstennsass Battery Instalati Nisinsin Battery TYPES snc Battery Lite Using Your Sierra Headset Matching Stereo Mono Setting to Audio Panel Setting the DIP Switch Contents sssssssssssssesissesssssscssascessecesssssssaasecionssiaosastatse 9 Wired Auxiliary Devices 9 Bluetooth and Cell Phones Connecting Bluetooth Cell Phones for the First Time 10 Bluetooth Mode ON and OFF Bluetooth Features Peak Performance
3. DISCLAIMS AND PROVIDES THIS LIMITED WARRAN EXP TY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER RESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE LSA INDI CLAIMED UNDER ANY STATUTE 15 5 TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STATUTORY OR OTHER CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY HEADSET OR PART THE THE LIMITATION OF CONSEQUEN S NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE IRECT SPECIAL LOST PROFITS OR SIMILAR DAMAGES R LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY REOF IS LIMITED TO 1 000 SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW IAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MIGHT NOT APPLY TO PURCHASER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES PURCHASER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND PURCHASER MIGHT HAVE OTHER TO STATE FOR PURCHASERS IN CAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE PURCHASER HAS THE RIGHT TO HAVE THE NEW HEADSET SERVICED AND REPAIRED DURING THE Warranty Information WARRANTY PERIOD THE WARRANTY PERIOD WILL BE EXTENDED FOR THE NUMBER OF WHOLE DAYS THAT THE NEW HEADSET HAS BEEN OUT OF 5 HANDS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS IF A DEFECT EXISTS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WILL NOT EXPIRE UNTIL THE DEFECT HAS BEEN FIXED IF ANY WARRANTY REPAIR HAS BEEN DELAYED BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND PURCHASER S CONTROL OR IF ANY WARRANTY REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY A DEFECT AND PURCHASER NOTIFIES L
4. Tips Specifications 416 Warranty Information Contact Lightspeed 20 Introduction Your Sierra headset package includes clockwise from top left on the following page Carrying case User and Quick Start guide with warranty information Sierra ANR headset with Sierra controller Two AA batteries Cord clip Audio device cable with 3 5mm connector Introduction LIGHTSPEED Getting Started Fitting Your Headset Fitting your headset properly is the key to comfortable use and superior Active Noise Reduction ANR capabilities To gain peak performance from the ANR feature it s necessary to have a solid seal around your entire ear combined with a symmetrical fit on your head The following tips will assist in achieving the proper fit A Fit your ears entirely within the ear cups providing a solid seal B Rest the headband lightly on top of your head with the right and left sliders extended to equal lengths Position the microphone inch from your mouth with the gain adjustment cap facing away from you visible when you remove the mic muff This side of the microphone should face away from you Getting Started by either pressing down on the circle icon or by pulling open the door along the notched edges Insert two AA batteries with the correct polarity positioning The LED fl
5. communications in only one ear Sierra s Stereo Mono DIP switch is probably set to Stereo while your audio panel is transmitting a mono signal To fix this change Sierra s Stereo Mono DIP switch to Mono This setting does not affect music or audio from auxiliary devices you can hear stereo sound on auxiliary devices even when the Stereo Mono DIP switch is set to Mono When pairing Sierra with my Bluetooth phone why does my phone indicate it cannot connect The headset may not be in pairing mode To enter pairing mode you must start with Bluetooth mode turned fully OFF see Connecting Bluetooth Cell Phones for the First Time on page 10 FAQs Why doesn t my Bluetooth phone accept Sierra s 0000 passcode Your headset may not be in pairing mode Some phones prompt for a pass code without checking for pairing mode When the phone cannot pair with the headset it rejects the passcode To enter pairing mode you must start with Bluetooth mode turned fully OFF see Connecting Bluetooth Cell Phones for the First Time page 10 How reduce static noise during cell phone calls To reduce RF interference during phone calls keep cell phones at least 12 inches from the Sierra controller and headset when making calls 13 FAQs When flying what causes a warbling noise in the ear cup If your ear is not entirely inside the cup with a tight seal air can seep in and cause the ANR to compensate for un
6. excludes all 3rd parties including distributors dealers retailers subsequent owners and other users of the New Headset This Limited Warranty is not assignable and remains in full force and effect during the Warranty Period but only if the New Headset a has been properly maintained b has not been Warranty Information abused or misused and c has not been repaired altered or modified without 5 5 approval This Limited Warranty specifically excludes all taxes shipping costs and problems relating to any 1 repair alteration or modification not approved by LSA 2 abuse or failure to properly maintain the New Headset 3 faulty workmanship by any person except LSA or its approved agent 4 operation of the New Headset except as specified in its operating manual 5 ordinary wear and tear or 6 finish and appearance item For each claim made under this Limited Warranty Claim Purchaser must within 10 days of discovering a New Headset problem indicating a breach of this Limited Warranty deliver to LSA a written notice that explains in detail the New Headset s specific defect that shows proof of Purchaser s purchase of the New Headset before the end of the Warranty Period and that shows proof that this Limited Warranty applies to the New Headset LSA or its agent may investigate any Claim For each Claim LSA may in its sole discretion choose any of the following exclusive remedies 1 repair or replace
7. from bright to dim quickly press the power button twice Volume control Controls audio panel volume with individual sliders for each ear Does not affect the volume of auxiliary devices Getting Started Bluetooth indicator LED Flashes blue when Bluetooth mode is on and red when Bluetooth is being turned off In pairing mode flashes alternating red and blue Bluetooth button Turns on and off the Bluetooth signal and controls Bluetooth connected devices Auxiliary input jack Provides a wired input for audio devices only not cell phones Bluetooth volume buttons Controls the volume of Bluetooth devices ComPriority button Quiets music and audio from auxiliary devices during radio communi cations Does not affect cell phone calls The Sierra controller Using Your Sierra Headset Turning ON and OFF ON Press the power button once to turn on the headset The green power LED flashes when power is supplied Active Noise Reduction ANR is engaged when you turn on the headset OFF Press and hold the power button until the green power LED turns off Sierra will auto shut off approximately five minutes after removing the headset and under quiet conditions The power LED flashes red when batteries are low see Battery Installation on page 5 Matching Stereo Mono Setting to an Audio Panel The Stereo Mono DIP switch setting should match the signal from your audio panel For a ster
8. via Bluetooth not through the auxiliary input jack Note Sierra will not stream music wirelessly 10 Bluetooth and Cell Phones Connecting Bluetooth Cell Phones for the First Time Before using a Bluetooth cell phone for the first time with Sierra it must be paired or electronically connected To pair a Bluetooth cell phone with Sierra 1 the headset and verify the green LED is flashing Make sure Sierra s Bluetooth mode is turned off Blue or red flashes from the Bluetooth LED should not be present see Bluetooth Mode ON and OFF page 11 2 Press and hold the Sierra Bluetooth button for about five to ten seconds or until the Bluetooth LED continually flashes red and 5 blue This indicates the Sierra pairing mode setting and lasts about two minutes If this step takes longer and the Bluetooth LED is no longer alternating red and blue start over from step one With Sierra in pairing mode follow the menu prompts on your Bluetooth phone directing it to look for Bluetooth devices Select Lightspeed V numbers may vary on your Bluetooth phone from the list of found devices If asked to enter a password or PIN enter 0000 Your cell phone should now be paired and ready for continued use with Sierra Bluetooth Mode ON and OFF ON With Sierra turned ON press and hold the Bluetooth button see page 7 until you hear a high tone and the Bluetooth indicator LED flashes three
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10. SA OF SUCH FAILURE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR THE WARRANTY PERIOD WILL BE EXTENDED FOR A PERIOD EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE DELAY IF AFTER A REASONABLE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS THE DEFECT REMAINS UNFIXED PURCHASER MAY RETURN THE NEW HEADSET FOR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND SUBJECT TO A REASONABLE DEDUCTION FOR PURCHASER S USE OF THE NEW HEADSET ANY EXTENSION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD DOES NOT AFFECT ANY PROTECTION OR REMEDY AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW 19 20 Contact Lightspeed Aviation Visit our website Call us Fax Email Mail to Product registration LightspeedAviation com 800 332 2421 503 968 7664 sales lightspeedaviation com or service lightspeedaviation com Lightspeed Aviation 6135 Jean Road Lake Oswego OR 97035 USA Please register at LightspeedAviation com to optimize your customer experience 3 150 9001 0046503 Lightspeed Aviation Inc s Management System is Registered to ISO 9001 2008 Bluetooth Copyright Lightspeed Aviation Inc rights reserved Lightspeed Aviation is a trademark and Sierra is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Aviation Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc QZ LIGHTSPEED Lightspeed Aviation 6135 Jean Road Lake Oswego Oregon 97035 sales lightspeedaviation com service lightspeedaviation com 800 332 24
11. ashes GREEN when charged batteries are in use and the power is on Note The microphone will not transmit unless plugged into an intercom Battery Installation The Sierra headset requires two AA batteries included Use alkaline or lithium batteries for best performance Open the controller battery DIP switch door When batteries begin to run low the power LED flashes red Stereo mono switch Battery DIP switch door Getting Started If the LED flashes red during flight the headset will continue to operate Install new batteries as soon as possible at any indication of low batteries Battery Types Use two alkaline or lithium batteries Lithium batteries may provide improved battery life in colder temperatures We do not recommend using re chargeable batteries or mixing battery types and brands Battery Life A set of batteries can provide up to 40 hours of power However heavy Bluetooth usage can significantly reduce battery life Under quiet conditions Sierra will auto shut off approximately five minutes after the headset is removed from your head The Controller A Power indicator LED Flashes green when power is supplied to Sierra and batteries are strong Flashes red when batteries are low Power button Powers on headset turning on Active Noise Reduction ANR Press button once to turn Sierra on press and hold to turn Sierra off To toggle the LED brightness
12. ations Connector Dual general aviation connectors with 250 inch commercial stereo headphone plug and 206 inch MIL SPEC microphone plug General Battery power supply 3V two AA batteries Weight 16 oz Headphone Transducer 40mm moving coil Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Nominal impedance 1 kHz Off Mono 180 ohms On Mono 300 ohms Off Stereo 250 ohms On Stereo 600 ohms Microphone Transducer principle Noise canceling electret Frequency response 200 Hz 6000 Hz Maximum SPL 114 dB Terminating impedance 220 2200 ohms Operating voltage 8V 16V DC ANR Maximum SPL Greater than 120 dB at 100 Hz We encourage you to register your headset at our website LightspeedAviation com That way if your headset ever needs servicing registration helps assure quick and efficient processing 5 Year Limited Warranty for New Aviation Headsets Sold by Lightspeed Aviation Inc Lightspeed Aviation Inc LSA warrants that the new aviation headset sold by LSA New Headset is free from all material defects in workmanship and materials For the New Headset all warranties provided by LSA and all implied warranties imposed by law are limited to a 5 year period beginning on the purchase date shown the New Headset s sales receipt Warranty Period This 5 year Limited Warranty Limited Warranty is provided solely for the benefit of the initial purchaser of the New Headset Purchaser and it
13. blue pulses For first time pairing see instructions on this page OFF Press and hold Sierra s Bluetooth button for about three seconds until a high tone is emitted and the Bluetooth indicator LED flashes three red pulses Note The Bluetooth feature must be turned ON for Bluetooth connected devices to correctly function Bluetooth and Cell Phones When you turn on the Sierra Bluetooth mode it will connect to the most recently paired device Most Bluetooth cell phones connect to Sierra automatically If that doesn t happen it may be necessary to use the cell phone menu of found devices to signify Lightspeed V numbers may vary Note The microphone will not transmit unless plugged into an intercom Note Sierra will not stream music wirelessly 11 12 Bluetooth and Cell Phones Bluetooth Features Depending on the Bluetooth profile of the phone you use Sierra s Bluetooth buttons to perform several functions Some typical functions are Press the Bluetooth button once for voice dialing if supported by your phone Press the Bluetooth button once to answer the phone when it rings Press the Bluetooth button once to disconnect from a call Press and hold the Bluetooth button for two seconds to redial the last number called Use the Bluetooth volume buttons Sierra s and buttons to adjust the volume Note Cell Phone capability works only when connected via Bluetooth Why hear radio
14. eo panel best performance is gained by setting the headset for stereo The same is also relevant to a mono panel Incorrect settings result in communications being heard in only one ear The Stereo Mono DIP switch does not affect auxiliary devices so you can enjoy auxiliary audio in stereo regardless of how the Stereo Mono DIP switch is set Setting the DIP Switch The DIP switch is factory set to match most aircraft audio panels To change a DIP switch setting open the controller battery compartment door Use a small pointed object like a wood toothpick to slide the DIP switch to ON or OFF depending on your preference ComPriority ComPriority is turned on or off by the bottom most controller button With ComPriority on and when radio communications are detected the volume of auxiliary devices will be significantly reduced To enable ComPriority turn on the feature plug into your intercom and talk into the headset microphone while playing music over a wired device see Wired Auxiliary Devices on page 9 If enabled your auxiliary music will decrease when you start to talk Note ComPriority does not affect cell phone calls Using Your Sierra Headset Wired Auxiliary Devices To connect music player to Sierra s auxiliary input jack use the cord provided To adjust the volume on a device connected to Sierra s auxiliary input jack use the controls on the device itself Cell phone capability works only when connected
15. even internal cup pressure 14 Where is my product serial number The serial number a small white bar code sticker with numbers can be found on the headset underneath the head pad The head pad located on the inner radius of the headband must be removed to reveal the serial number Simply pinch the cushioned part of the head pad pull down and it will snap out Start with an excellent fit see Fitting your headset on page 4 Set Sierra s Stereo Mono DIP switch to match the signal from your audio panel see Matching Sierra s Stereo Mono setting to your audio panel signal on page 8 Keep cell phones at least 12 inches from the Sierra controller and headset when making call to reduce static noise during phone calls To conserve battery life turn OFF Bluetooth mode when not in use Peak Performance Tips You can use auxiliary devices such as a music player by connecting to Sierra s auxiliary input jack and a cell phone by connecting via Bluetooth Lightspeed recommends replacement of the soft goods on your headset ear seals head pads and mic muffs every 18 months to ensure peak ANR performance and comfort These are wear items and are not covered by the Lightspeed warranty and are available for purchase on our website at LightspeedAviation com content cfm Store When packing your headset into its case place the mic just over the headband to avoid chafing the boom 15 16 Specific
16. the New Headset or any part thereof without charge to Purchaser but first Purchaser must return the New Headset to 15 5 authorized repair facility pre paying all shipping charges and Purchaser must accept 17 18 Warranty Information the same as repaired or replaced at the facility s location FOB the facility within 10 days of the date of LSA s completion notice sent to Purchaser or else LSA will deem the New Headset abandoned in which case LSA may keep sell or otherwise discard it or II refund the New Headset s purchase price to Purchaser Without paying any amount to Purchaser LSA may keep sell or otherwise discard all replaced New Headsets and parts thereof and all New Headsets where LSA has refunded the purchase price to Purchaser In repairing or replacing any New Headset LSA may in its sole discretion use new used or reconditioned parts or provide a refurbished used headset as a replacement In connection therewith LSA warrants that all new used or reconditioned parts or refurbished used headsets will be free from all material defects in workmanship and materials during the Warranty Period and for a period of up to 90 days thereafter but only to the extent that such event occurs during the final 90 days of the Warranty Period LSA may in its sole discretion i establish separate additional non warranty repair and replacement programs for any new or used headset Non Warranty Service Programs
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