6PMA4000-Pilot Guide & User Manual
The recorder function is automatic. Pressing the momentary switch associ-
ated with the playback, will cause the last message to played (incoming
radio and transmit sidetone). This will be heard in all headsets and
speaker (if selected). To hear older messages, push the playback button
repeatedly to “back up” the recorder, until the desired message is heard.
Holding the IRS playback button for three seconds will stop the message
playback and queues the system to the next preceding message. This al-
lows quick access to previous messages.
The recorder is a continuous loop, and newest ones will overwrite the old-
est messages.
The IRS has an internal squelch that prevents storing ‘dead’ air. A radio
signal of more than 1 VRMS is needed to trigger the IRS. Therefore, if the
IRS does not seem to be recording, increase the aircraft radio volume
slightly.
Limitations
Any entertainment device connected through the PMA4000 must be
switched off during take off and landing.
Emergency Procedures
In the event that the unit exhibits any anomalous behavior, such as an
audio failure, transmitter failure, or other difficulty, the unit can be
switched off in the following manner:
1. Placing the Intercom Mode Selector Switch (see Figure 1-2) into
the “OFF” position.
2. Pulling the Audio Panel Circuit Breaker.
This activates the fail-safe mode, which connects the pilot’s headset di-
rectly to Com 1. This allows communications or the pilot only, on Com 1
only.
Warranty and Service
Warranty
In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified
aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-approved agency, and author-
ized PS Engineering dealer.
PS Engineering, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defect in mate-
rial and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installa-
tion. During this one-year warranty period, PS Engineering, Inc., at its
3PMA4000 Pilot Guide & User Manual
1.3.1 Intercom Mode Selector Switch
Unit power is turned on and off by the mode se-
lector switch. In the OFF or "FAIL-SAFE" posi-
tion, the pilot is connected directly to Com 1 al-
lowing transmit and receive capability regardless
of unit condition. Any time power is removed or
turned OFF, the audio selector will be placed in
the fail-safe mode. The switch is a 3-position
mode switch that allows the pilot to tailor the
intercom function to best meet the situation.
ISO:(Up Position): The pilot is isolated from the intercom and is con-
nected only to the aircraft radio. He will hear the aircraft radio reception
(and sidetone during radio transmissions if provided by the transceiver).
Copilot and passengers will hear the intercom and music on Entertain-
ment input, but not the aircraft radio receptions or pilot transmissions.
ALL:(Middle Position): All parties will hear the aircraft radio, intercom,
and music from entertainment input. However, during any intercom com-
munications, the music volume automatically decreases when SoftMute is
active . The music volume increases gradually back to the original level
after communications have been completed.
1.3.2 Speaker Amplifier
Pressing the volume control will activate the cockpit speaker. This switch
will place all selected audio on the cockpit speaker when selected. The
speaker is automatically muted when the radio push to talk (PTT) is ac-
tive. To reduce power consumption and internal heat buildup, switch off
the speaker amplifier when not in use.
1.4 Microphone (Transmit) Selector Switch
Microphone Selector
The up switch position is COM 1. Both pilot and
copilot will be connected to the Com l transceiver.
While in the COM 1 or COM 2 mode, the intercom
functions normally. Both the pilot and copilot have
transmit capabilities on the selected transceiver.
All hear the selected audio if the intercom is in the
ALL mode. Only the person who presses their Push
To Talk (PTT), will be heard over the aircraft ra-
dio. Placing the toggle switch in the COM 2 position will place pilot and
