ATO EQ1 User manual

EQ-LINK SYSTEM
&
EQ1 WIRELESS
AVIATION HEADSETS

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any manner or form whatsoever, for commercial purposes, without obtaining
prior written permission from Lysar Industries. However, limited copying is
permitted for private use providing authorship is acknowledged.
Caution
No internal changes to the equipment may be performed or this could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
© Copyright of Lysar Industries 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
Print date: January 2011
Literature Reference:
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EQ Q1 1
& EQ-Link Guide

Manual Title
ATO Aviation Inc.
Contents 1
CONTENTS
1. Introduction...........................................................................................1
1.1. About This Manual ...........................................................................1
1.2. Glossary of Terms............................................................................1
2. Functional Overview .............................................................................3
2.1. System Features ..............................................................................4
3. Basic Operation ....................................................................................5
3.1. Turning Headset ON and OFF.........................................................5
3.2. Volume Adjustment..........................................................................6
3.3. Menu Mode.......................................................................................6
3.4. EQ-Link Controls..............................................................................8
4. Advanced Operation (Headset mode)..................................................9
4.1. Headset Mode..................................................................................9
5. System functions ................................................................................10
5.1. EQ-Link...........................................................................................10
5.2. EQ-Link Pairing ..............................................................................10
5.3. Multiple Headset Configuration and Pairing...................................11
5.4. PTT Detection.................................................................................11
5.5. Optional MP3 or Cell Phone Interface............................................11
5.6. EQ-Link Communications Settings.................................................13
6. Installation...........................................................................................14
6.1. Installation EQ-Link ........................................................................14
7. Headset / EQ-LINK charging..............................................................15
8. Hints and Tips on Operation...............................................................16
9. Voice menu Programming EQ-Link....................................................17
9.1. EQ-LINK .........................................................................................17
9.2. Microphone Noise Reduction .........................................................18
9.3. Echo Reduction..............................................................................18

Manual Title
Contents 2
Lysar Industries
9.4. Intercom Mode................................................................................18
9.5. Phone Mode ...................................................................................18
10. Voice menu Programming Headsets..................................................19
10.1. EQ-LINK MODE .............................................................................19
11. Device Specifications..........................................................................21
12. Legal ...................................................................................................22

Operation Manual
ATO Aviation Inc
Page 1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About This Manual
The main purpose of this manual is to provide information to ensure the
optimum use and performance of the EQ1 Link Wireless Aviation headset
system.
It also provides advanced information for users who require extra functions
other than those supplied “out of the box”. This manual also contains
programming data that refers to option products that the EQ1 headset can be
used with.
1.2. Glossary of Terms
VOX Voice Operated Switch
This is a mechanism whereby the voice sounds trigger an
electronic switch to turn a circuit on, usually it links the
microphone to the transmitter or other headsets.
SIDE TONE This is the small amount of your own voice that you hear
in your own ears when talking.
ANC Active Noise Cancellation
This process used electronic circuits to reduce the sounds
that you hear in your own ear from external noise.
AEC Active Echo Cancellation
Hz Hertz (measure of frequency)
ID Identification
kHz Kilohertz (measure of frequency)
MHz Megahertz (measure of frequency)
PSU Power Supply Unit
PTT Press To Talk
DSP Digital Signal Processor

HF-90M Installation & Operation Guide
Page 2
ATO Aviation Inc.

Operation Manual
ATO Aviation Inc
Page 3
2. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Thank You for purchasing the EQ1, EQ-Link system.
The EQ-Link Wireless Aviation Headset system is a state of the art audio
communication device specifically designed for Aviation headset applications
in high noise environments.
The EQ-1 Headset includes re-chargeable batteries and active noise
cancelling circuits for optimum listening pleasure. The headset features only
essential controls to ensure ease of operation. Advanced configuration and
operations can be accessed using the simple voice menu controls.
The development of the EQ1 Wireless Communications system represents a
significant breakthrough in the field of high noise communications without
wires.
The technical specification of the EQ1 will enable reliable communications up
to distances of 30 feet (about 10 meters), depending on conditions. In addition,
the EQ-1 transceiver incorporates superior signal handling capability, which
ensures excellent reception even in the most crowded radio environments.
In short, this revolutionary new system incorporates the very latest in RF
design technology, making the EQ-1 the most versatile, high performance
wireless headset communications solution available suitable for high noise
open and closed cockpit applications.

Operation Manual
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ATO Aviation Inc.
2.1. System Features
The system includes the following functionality:
Full voice annunciation system for ease of user interface navigation
and control.
Individual Headset Volume and VOX controls to suit the user.
Voice priority of programmed headset (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Passenger).
Peer to Peer Operation for use without Base Controller or EQ-Link.
Auto Muting of Auxiliary audio inputs during VHF reception.
Auto VOX open on PTT for no loss of voice conversations.
Wireless EQ-Link for ease of installation in Aircraft.
Optional MP3/Cell Phone (Bluetooth) Interface.
EQ-1 HEADSET EQ-LINK MODULE