Pilot Communications Millennium PA-2170T User manual

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PA-2170T
Millennium Series
Owner’s Manual
“Protection Perfection”
This passive non-clamping, lightweight, superior noise attenuating headset will
exceed your lofty expectations. This model is identical in features to our ANR
headsets with the same comfort features such as sheepskin head pad and
Silicone Gel Ear Seals. Enjoy your personal music in true stereo through the
combination cell phone/satellite input jack. We invite you to compare with any
competitor’s offering. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Features
Passive Noise Reduction: (NRR) 26dB
Dual Volume Controls
Cell/Satellite Phone Interface
Mono/Stereo Capability
Auxiliary Audio Interface
Adjustable DNC/XL Style Mic Boom
Sheepskin Head Pad
Soft Padded Protective Bag
Noise Canceling Electret Microphone
Five Year Warranty
Silicone Gel Ear Seals
Additional Models
PA-2170TH Helicopter Version w/ U-174/U single plug
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.0
Features
1.1
Fitting Your Headset
2.0
Microphone Placement
2.1
Volume Controls
2.2
Mono/Stereo Selector
2.3
Cell/Satellite Phone Capable
2.4
AUX Music Input Jack
2.5
Silicone Gel Ear Seals
2.6
Sheepskin Headpad
2.7
Taking Care Of Your Headset
2.9

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2.0 Fitting Your Headset
Wearing your headset properly is paramount in achieving both comfort and the best
performance possible. The headset should be placed on your head and slowly pulled
down so that each ear cup is properly positioned over the ears. It should apply slight
pressure on your head without being to snug.
2.1 Microphone Placement
Your headset comes with an adjustable 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 electret microphone is critical in order to achieve clear
communications. The microphone should be placed at the corner of the mouth
approximately 1/4” away from the lips.
2.2 Volume Controls
The PA-2170T is fitted with individual volume controls, located on the comm-cord
splitter. When adjusting the volume control the pilot-in-command should adjust their
volume control first with the audio system turned on. Please remember that you may be
dealing with four volume controls: radio, intercom, headset and music source.
2.3 Mono/Stereo Selector
Your headset comes standard with a Mono/Stereo selector switch which is located on
the comm-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 in “true stereo” in both ears.
2.4 Cell/Satellite Phone Capable
In an emergency having the capability of being able to place a cell phone call from your
aircraft is one of the reasons we have installed a cell/satellite phone jack on the headset.
Located on the non boom side is a 3.5mm jack. Also provided are different 2 patch cords
that should work with 90% of cell phones in the marketplace. The 90 degree angle plug
should connect to the headset and the straight plug to the phone. Please note that the
headset must be connected to a live intercom system for the phone system to work
properly.
2.5 AUX Music Input Jack
The same 3.5mm cell/satellite phone jack can also be used as an AUX music input. Plug
in your favorite music source and you’ll hear true stereo music in your headset.
2.6 Silicone Gel Ear Seals
Your headset is fitted with our proprietary silicone gel ear seals. The new design
eliminates 30% of the weight of normal silicone ear seals and provides superior noise
attenuation.
2.7 Sheepskin Headpad
The PA-2170T features a soft breathable genuine sheepskin headpad providing you with
optimum comfort.

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3.0 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. You may use mild soap and water to clean your foam windscreen.
Place the foam windscreen in mild soapy water. Rinse and make sure the
windscreen is fully air dried before reattaching to the microphone.
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. We have several types of ear seals on our headsets. Generally PVC,
foam and silicone gel style ear seals can be wiped off with mild soap and water.
Do not submerge the ear seals in water. All three types of 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. We recommend storing your
head gear in a headset case and keeping the cords free of obstruction to reduce
wear and tear on your headset.
Pilot Communications USA
70 Maxwell
Irvine, CA 92618
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