Lightspeed Zulu series User manual

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Part Number 0000000807 Rev. A3
2Zulu User Guide

Introduction
Where to find key information in this guide....................................................................................................4
What’s in the box ..............................................................................................................................................................5
Setting up Zulu
Fitting your headset........................................................................................................................................................6
Changing batteries and monitoring battery life...........................................................................................7
Using your Zulu Headset
The Zulu Controller..........................................................................................................................................................8
Turning Zulu on and off................................................................................................................................................9
Using Front Row Center to enhance stereo.....................................................................................................9
Using Auto MusicMute to quiet auxiliary devices........................................................................................9
Matching Zulu’s Stereo/Mono setting to your audio panel signal.................................................10
Getting the best possible performance from Zulu ..................................................................................10
Using auxiliary devices
Connecting a wired device to the auxiliary input jack...........................................................................11
Using wireless devices with Zulu.........................................................................................................................11
Using a Bluetooth device
Turning Bluetooth mode on and off .................................................................................................................12
Connecting a Bluetooth device for the first time......................................................................................12
Connecting a previously paired Bluetooth device...................................................................................13
Using Zulu’s Bluetooth features............................................................................................................................13
Additional information
Setting DIP switches....................................................................................................................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................................................16
Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................17
How to contact Lightspeed....................................................................................................................................19
CONTENTS
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This guide describes how to set up and use your Zulu® ANR aviation headset for the best
sound quality, Active Noise Reduction (ANR), safety, and comfort. Lightspeed offers the
following Zulu headset models:
Zulu—Battery-powered, for flexibility when switching between aircraft
ZuluP—Panel-powered, for installation in aircraft
ZuluC—Battery-powered helicopter version
ZuluCP—Panel-powered helicopter version
ZuluCD—Standard Zulu with coiled upper cord
For more details on Zulu models, see “Zulu configurations available,” on page 17.
Where to nd key information in this guide
For information on… See…
How to fit your headset for the best “Fitting your headset,” on page 6
comfort and noise reduction
How to use Zulu’s controls and features “Using your Zulu headset,” on page 8
How to get the best sound from your “Getting the best possible performance
Zulu headset from your Zulu,” on page 10
When to change Zulu’s Stereo or Mono “Matching Zulu’s Stereo/Mono setting to
setting your audio panel signal,” on page 10
How to turn down music automatically “Using Auto MusicMute to quiet auxiliary
during radio communications devices,” on page 9
How to set up Bluetooth devices “Using a Bluetooth device,” on page 12
Answer to commonly asked questions “Frequently Asked Questions,” on page 16
How to contact Lightspeed “How to contact Lightspeed,” on page 18
INTRODUCTION
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What’s in the box
Your Zulu headset package includes (clockwise, from top left):
• Carryingcase
• Thisuserguide
• ZuluANRheadsetwith
Zulu Controller
• TwoAAbatteries(for
battery powered
headsets)
• Cordclip
• Warrantycard
• Cellphonecablewith
standard 2.5mm
connector
• Audiodevice/iPhone
cable with standard
3.5mm connector
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