Pilot Communications USA PA-1161 User manual

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PA-1161
Owner’s Manual
“Durable and Dependable”
This headset is one of the results of over 25 years of experience manufacturing
aviation headsets. In 25 years, one talks to a great number of pilots from all
walks of life and from many segments of the aviation community. We believe this
headset to be perfect for the entry level pilot, backseats, or a pilot on a budget.
Features
Passive Noise Reduction: (NRR) 24dB
Dual Volume Controls
Half Metal/Half Flex Mic Boom
Noise Canceling Electret Microphone
Mono/Stereo Capability
Foam Headpad
Foam Ear Seals
Three Year Warranty
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.0
Features
1.1
Fitting Your Headset
1.2
Microphone Placement
1.3
Volume Controls
2.0
Mono / Stereo Selector
2.1
Foam Ear Seals
2.2
Multi-Cushioned Foam Headpad
2.3
Taking Care of Your Headset
2.4
1.2 Fitting Your Headset
Wearing your headset properly is paramount to achieving both comfort and maximum
performance. First slightly loosen the hand adjustable knobs on the headband. The
headset should be placed on your head and slowly pulled down so that the ear cups are
properly positioned over each ear for maximum noise attenuation. Tighten the knurled
knobs when the headset feels correct. It should apply slight pressure on your head
without being snug. You may need to make your final adjustments in the high noise
environment of the cockpit.
1.3 Microphone Placement
Your headset comes with a half metal/half flex microphone boom and a noise canceling
electret microphone. The boom can be rotated 360 degrees for left or right side use.
Proper placement of the microphone is critical in order to achieve clear communications.
The microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth approximately ¼”
away from your lips.

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2.0 Volume Controls
The PA-1161 is fitted with individual volume controls, located on both ear cups of the
headset. When adjusting the volume controls, the pilot-in-command should adjust their
volume control first with the audio system turned on. Please remember that you may be
dealing with three volume controls: radio, intercom, and headset.
2.1 Mono/Stereo Selector
Your headset comes standard with a Mono/Stereo selector switch which is located on
the com-cord splitter. “M” indicates the mono position while “S” indicates the stereo
position. It should be noted that if you are using a monaural intercom and your
headset is set in the stereo position, you will only hear through one speaker of
your headset. With a stereo intercom you will hear true stereo in both ears.
2.2 Foam Ear Seals
Your headset is fitted with foam ear seals. The ear seals are light weight and great for
noise cancelling.
2.3 Multi-Cushioned Foam Headpad
The PA-1161 has a multi-cushioned foam headpad that will distribute the weight of the
headset over the entire head thus eliminating hot spots.
2.4 Taking Care of Your Headset
To insure the full life of your headset, keep it clean and free of dust and dirt. Clean your
headsets with non-alcohol wipes or a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild soap.
Never use alcohol. Plastic parts dry out or fray when exposed to alcohol based products.
Headband, ear cups, ear seals and cords can be lightly cleaned but one should be
careful around the microphone and speakers on the headset.
A. Mic Windscreen: We recommend periodically replacing the microphone
windscreen if necessary. The foam microphone windscreen helps eliminates the
popping “P”s and “T”s and annoying breath puffs when you’re communicating
with the headset. The foam microphone windscreen also helps protect the
microphone from moisture and other elements that may cause damage to the
electronics.
B. Ear Cushions: Ear seals also need periodic replacing. Depending on how much
you fly, temperature (extreme heat or cold) also influences the life span of your
ear seals. Foam ear seals can be wiped off with mild soap and water. Do not
submerge the ear seals in water. The ear seals have vent holes and water would
enter the ear seal’s vent holes thus ruining the ear seal.
C. Communication Cord: Take care of your communication cord. Wires in the cord
can break if abused. Always disconnect them by disconnecting the plugs, not by
pulling the cords. Pulling on the cord instead of the plugs is a major cause of
headset repairs – it causes wire breaks and static.
Pilot Communications USA
70 Maxwell
Irvine, CA 92618
Toll Free: 1-888-GO-PILOT Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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