PS Engineering PMA8000G User manual

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Covered under one or more of the following Patent No. 4,941,187, 5,751,817, 5,903,227, 6,160,496, 6,493,450,
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PMA8000G
Audio Selector Panel with IntelliAudio®
Marker Beacon Receiver
Stereo Intercom System
with flightmate® and
Bluetooth® Connectivity
Flying Never Sounded So Good! ™
Pilot’s Guide
and
Operation Manual
202-890-0913 REV 3, October 2017
Applies to Serial Number KG01266 -and above
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Alternate Intercom Function 7, 10
Backlighting 16
Bluetooth® Connection 9
Bluetooth® Reset 10
Bluetooth® Telephone 12
Cockpit Speaker 5
flightmate® 8, 14
IntelliAudio® (HRTF) 4
Intercom Modes
Remote ICS Button
6
7
Intercom Operation 5
Intercom Squelch 5
Marker Beacon Operation 7
Music
Music Muting
11, 12
Music Distribution (DISTR) 11, 13
Navaid Audio 5
Operation/controls 3
Pilot Music on/off 14
Power On/Off/Fail Safe 3
PS Streamer
Bluetooth Pairing
Operation
Source Selection
Volume Control
17
17
18
18
18
Index
Monitor Mode 4
Split Mode 4, 10
Radio Playback 9, 15

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Operation
PMA8000G controls
Power Switch (1) (EMG-Fail Safe Operation)
The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions, intercom and
marker beacon receiver.
When the unit is turned off, either by pressing the volume control, or if the
breaker is pulled removing power, the PMA8000G is in Fail-Safe mode. In
this mode, the pilot’s headset is connected to COM 1 for transmit and re-
ceive, and connected to unswitched input #1 for priority audio alerts. The fail
safe audio will only be heard in the left ear of a stereo headset.
Communications Transmit (XMT) Selection (2)
To select COM 1 or COM 2 for transmit, press the XMT 1 or XMT 2 button
on the bottom row. The bottom and top button indicators light, showing that
you will transmit and receive on the selected radio.
The PMA8000G has an automatic selector system. Audio from the selected
transceiver is automatically heard in the headsets and speaker (if selected).
This guarantees that the pilot will always hear the audio from the transceiver
selected for transmit.
In normal (not Split) modes, the PMA8000G gives priority to the pilot’s ra-
dio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the copilot is transmitting, and the pilot presses
his PTT, the pilot’s microphone will be heard
over the selected com transmitter.
If the pilot is connected to a cell phone, the pilot
PTT will switch the pilot microphone to the select-
ed com transceiver, and allow aircraft communica-
tions to continue.
The copilot will also be able to transmit on the
Receiver selection
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selected radio with his PTT as well.
Split Mode
To activate the split mode, push both the XMT 1 and
XMT 2 (bottom) buttons at the same time. All four
indicators will come on. In the split mode, the pilot is
on COM 1, while the copilot is on COM 2. In split
mode, the intercom between pilot and copilot is off,
as is the green ICS indicator. Press the MUTE button
to restore intercom to the CREW mode if desired.
Select either of the com XMT buttons to exit the split mode. It is not possible
to have the pilot on COM 2 and copilot on COM 1 in split mode.
NO TE: Due to the nature of VHF communications signals, and the size con-
straints in general aviation aircraft, it is probable that there will be some bleed
-over in the Split mode, particularly on adjacent frequencies. PS Engineering
makes no warranty about the suitability of Split Mode in all aircraft conditions.
Communications Receive (RCV) Selection (3)
To listen to the other radio, press the upper COM 1 or COM 2 button. When
a com is selected for receive, it will stay selected until manually deselected,
even if you select, and then deselect its transmitter.
When switching from C 1 to C 2 while Com 2 was not previously se-
lected, C 1 audio will be switched off. In essence, switching the mic se-
lector will not override prior selection of COM receiver audio.
Unless the audio panel is in “split” mode, the PMA8000G gives priority to
the pilot’s radio Push-To-Talk (PTT).
When in a Telephone mode, the pilot is connected to the cell phone, but still
hears the COM radios selected. The radio PTT will switch the mic to the
selected com, and allow continued aircraft communications to continue.
IntelliAudio® HRTF (11)
When IntelliAudio®, Head Related Transfer Func-
tion (HRTF) processing is active, COM 1 audio will
be presented in the 10 o'clock position, and COM 2
will be presented from the 2 o’clock position. Intel-
liAudio® is toggled on and off by pushing the
HRTF button. This function requires stereo headsets, which are wired cor-
rectly.
Monitor Mode
The Monitor Mode allows the audio from a primary radio (selected for trans-
mit) to mute the audio from a secondary radio (selected for listen only) when
the primary radio is receiving a signal. This allows the crew to copy weather

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but still hear ATC clearly. Press the COM button on
secondary radio until “Monitor ON” is heard in the
headset to activate the Monitor mode. The secondary
COM button will blink in Monitor mode. Hold again to
deactivate. NOTE: activating the monitor mode will
turn on COM receive audio if not already selected.
Nav Audio Selector (4)
These buttons select the switched navigation receivers. The DME and ADF
inputs (if present) are also shared with
AUX. In SPLIT mode, only the pilot
will hear selected navigation audio.
Cockpit Speaker (5)
This switch will place all selected radio audio on the cockpit speaker when
this switch is selected. In “S” mode, the speaker carries the same audio
as the pilot.
Depending on installation, important audio alerts such as
radar altimeter or autopilot disconnect will come over the
speaker even if it is not selected, while other unswitched
inputs, will only be present if the SPR button is selected.
Consult your professional avionics installer for these im-
portant configuration details.
Intercom Operation
IntelliVox® VOX-Squelch
IntelliVox® is PS Engineering’s proprietary intercom squelch control.
Through the use of digital processors, each microphone is monitored, and
opens instantly when human speech is detected. This results in seamless con-
versations aboard the airplane for crew and passengers, without syllable clip-
ping or fatigue-inducing noise.
No adjustment of the IntelliV ox® squelch control is necessary. There is no
field adjustment. The system is designed to block continuous tones, therefore
people humming or whistling in monotone may be blocked after a few mo-
ments.
For consistent performance, any headset microphone must be placed within
¼-inch of your lips, pr efer ably against them. It is impor tant to have the
microphone element parallel to your mouth, and not twisted inside the cover.
Note: For optimum microphone performance, we recommend use of a Mi-
crophone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-6910,
www.oregonaero.com ). This will not only optimize VOX performance, but
will improve the overall clarity of all your communications.
You should also keep the microphone out of a direct wind. Moving your
head through an air stream may cause the IntelliVox® to open momentarily.
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This is normal. The IntelliV ox® is designed to work with normal aircraft
cabin noise levels (70 dB and above). Therefore, it may not always recognize
speech and clip syllables in a quiet area, such as in the
hangar, or without the engine running. This is also nor-
mal.
Intercom Volume Control (7)
The small volume control knob adjusts the loudness of
the intercom for the pilot and copilot. It has no effect
on selected radio levels, music input levels or passen-
gers' volume level.
The larger, outer volume control knob controls intercom volume for the pas-
sengers. It has no effect on radio or music levels.
Mono Headsets in Stereo Installation
The pilot and copilot positions work with mono headsets. However, the In-
telliAudio® feature will not function.
If a monaural headset is plugged in to a PMA8000G Stereo installation, one
channel will be shorted and all passengers will lose one channel unless they
switch to the “MONO” mode on the headset.
Intercom Modes (8)
The intercom has three modes. This button cycles through the intercom
modes, from top to bottom and then back up. The description of the intercom
mode function is valid only when the unit is not in the "Split" mode.
I: The pilot is isolated from the intercom and is connected only to the air-
craft radio system. He will hear the aircraft radio reception (and sidetone
during radio transmissions). Copilot will hear
passengers’ intercom and entertainment, while
passengers will hear copilot intercom and enter-
tainment. Neither will hear aircraft radio recep-
tions or pilot transmissions. The pilot can hear
music if desired by pressing the MUSIC button.
A: All parties will hear the aircraft radio and
intercom. Crew and passengers will hear select-
ed entertainment. During any radio or intercom communications, the music
volume automatically decreases. The music volume increases gradually back
to the original level after communications have been completed.
C: Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom channel and have
exclusive access to the aircraft radios. They may also listen to Entertainment
1. Passengers can continue to communicate with themselves without inter-
rupting the Crew and may listen to entertainment as configured.
In SPLIT mode, the intercom, and the indicator are off for the crew. Pressing
the Mute button enables the activates the intercom and indicator in the CRW
mode.

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Remote ICS Mode switch
If a remote SWAP switch is installed, the intercom mode can be changed by
a long press (more than 1 second) of the swap button.
Alternate Intercom Function
This function controls the distribution of aircraft radio within the intercom,
as well as passenger intercom muting, when in the “ALL” intercom mode.
In the “standard intercom function” mode, aircraft radios are distributed to
all, when the intercom is in the ALL mode. In CREW mode, only the pilot
and copilot positions will hear aircraft radios.
When “Alternate Intercom” function is toggled (hold ICS button for more
than three seconds in ALL mode) a voice announces “Alternate Intercom
Function,” and the passengers will NOT hear aircraft radios, even in the All
intercom mode. They will be able to converse with the crew. However, when
the aircraft radio becomes active, the intercom audio from the passengers is
muted, allowing the crew to focus on the radio. The passengers will still be
able to talk to each other. Pressing holding the ICS button for three seconds
again switches the intercom back to “Standard Intercom Function.”
Alternate Intercom mode is reset at power up.
Marker Beacon Operation (9)
The Marker Beacon Receiver uses visual and audio indicators to alert you
when the aircraft passes over an ILS Marker Beacon transmitter.
The Blue, Outer Marker lamp has an associated 400-Hertz 'dash' tone. The
lamp and tone will be keyed at a rate of two tones/flashes per second when
the aircraft is in the range of the Outer Marker.
The Amber, Middle Marker lamp is coupled with a 1300 Hertz tone, keyed
alternately with short 'dot' and long 'dash' bursts at 95 combinations per mi-
nute.
The White, Inner marker lamp has a 3000 Hertz 'dot' tone, and will be keyed
at a rate of six times per second.
Marker Beacon Receiver audio can be heard by a short press of the "MKR"
push-button switch. The Audio (AUD) indicator will illuminate.
The MKR button is also used to set the receiver sensitivity and to test the
indicator lamps mute the marker audio.
Short press - Controls Marker audio on/off. The top
indicator (AUD) lights green when audio selected. Se-
lection will be remembered during power cycles.
Medium press - This mutes the marker beacon audio.
It will stay muted until the pilot reaches the next ILS marker indicator and
then it will un-mute. The test mode is activated, all the marker lamps activate
and light the T/M indicator next to the MKR button.
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Quick reference PMA8000G Operation
This pull-out section covers advanced operation of the PMA8000G.
flightmate®
The flightmate® is an audio storage system with three
features, radio playback, stored audio playback for a
checklist or reminders, and four audio messages can be
triggered by external triggers, and acknowledged if de-
sired.
Storing Alert Messages
The PMA8000G has four discrete messages that can be played when
triggered by an external event. Refer to the installation manual for
aircraft connections.
NOTE: T      -
,         
.
The recording time is limited to 5 seconds per message.
Messages can be stored or changed at anytime, by pressing the front
panel buttons that correspond with that alert message. Hold the button
for the desired message number until the existing message plays. Con-
tinue to hold until you hear a “ding” letting you know that the record-
ing process has begun. Speak the message into the pilot’s microphone.
Once recording is complete, release the button and another chime will
be heard.
You can play back the message by holding down the button again
until it plays. Note: holding the button after the message plays will
activate the recording process again. Prior recorded messages cannot
be recovered once recorded over.
Once a message (#2, 3, or 4) has started to play, pressing the PLAY
button (or an external ACKnowledge button, if installed) will stop it.
HTRF NAV 1 NAV 2 AUX
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

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Message #1 is designed to only play when the trigger is valid, and
stop when removed, such as an autopilot disconnect alert. It will not
stop when the PLAY or remote acknowledge button is pushed.
flightmate® messages
The flightmate “scratchpad” recording offers 2 ½ minutes of record-
ing time for checklists or other messages. To start recording, press
and hold the flightmate “PLAY” button. A chime tone indicates the
start of the recording. This recording can be played by pressing the
PLAY button until the recording starts to playback.
Radio Playback
The radio recording portion is a continuous loop recorder, (last mes-
sage received will be the first heard), the recorder has 45 seconds of
recording time, or up to eight messages. There are no buttons to press
to start recording. The system automatically begins to record the in-
stant the radio selected for transmit becomes active. Only the pilot and
copilot will hear the playback audio.
To play back the last recorded message, you quickly press PLAY.
You must wait for the message to stop playing before accessing the
prior message. To cancel the playback, quickly press the PLAY but-
ton again. The next time the button is pressed, the next earlier mes-
sage will be heard. If the radio becomes active while a message is
playing, the message playback will stop. The new audio will not be
stored.
Messages are lost when a different radio is selected for transmit.
The playback will stop whenever there is more incoming selected com
audio, and the message can be replayed from the beginning. Note: an
external playback button may also be installed in a convenient loca-
tion.
Bluetooth Connection
1. Turn on the PMA8000G.
2. From your Bluetooth enabled device, search for other devices,
and select the PMA8000G.
3. The PMA8000G should connect automatically. The Bluetooth
symbol will light up.
You can now make and receive calls with the audio directed through
the audio panel, and stream music as Music input 1.
The PMA8000G can be paired with up to eight individual devices.
When that number is exceeded, one device will be automatically un-
paired to allow the new device. The device eliminated will be selected
at random by the Bluetooth module. Hint, if your old phone is not

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recognized by the PMA8000G, you may simply need to re-pair.
Reset Bluetooth devices
If the Bluetooth stops responding to paired devices, it may be because
of corrupted device data. Simply reset the Bluetooth system as fol-
lows:
1. Power off audio panel
2. Put the pilot’s headset on
3. Hold down NAV1 and NAV2 buttons at the same time
4. Turn ON the audio panel, and continue to hold down the two
buttons for at least 5 seconds or there is a "ding" sound in head-
set, if you do not hear this chime start over.
5. Audio panel re-initiation is complete
6. Remove PMA8000G device from your smart phone
7. Search for Bluetooth devices from your smart phone
8. Select PMA8000G
9. If password is required try 0000
10. Once paired stream music and place phone call
Pairing separate music and telephone devices
It is possible to use a different music source (iPad, iPod with Blue-
tooth adapter, Bluetooth enabled laptop, etc) and telephone. However,
the music source must be paired second, after the telephone, if the
telephone also has music streaming capability. Otherwise, the
Smartphone will also take over the music streaming.
Split Mode
The Split mode puts the pilot on COM 1, while the copilot can use
COM 2 independently. To enter the split mode, press both the XMT 1
and XMT 2 buttons at the same time. To exit, press the desired COM
1 or COM 2 XMT button.
When you activate the Split mode, the intercom is inhibited to avoid
confusion with multiple conversations. The ICS indicator goes off
when Split mode is activated. To reactivate the intercom, press the
Mute button, which places the intercom in CREW mode.
Note: Split Mode does not turn off selected navaid audio to pilot.
However, the copilot will only hear the selected com receiver and
unswitched inputs.
Alternate Intercom mode
The Alternate Intercom mode allows the passenger s and cr ew to
converse, in ALL intercom mode, without distracting the crew from

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radio duties. The passenger microphones removed from the crew
when the radio is active, and the passengers never hear aircraft radios.
Press and hold the ICS button until the audio annunciation starts
(about 1 second) to activate the function, and you will hear “Alternate
Intercom Function.” Hold the button again to exit, and you will hear
“Standard Intercom Function.”
Music Muting
Music source #1 (Bluetooth and Music 1 input) has three muting
modes, which are announced in the headset as they are activated.
These are: Radio Mute (aircraft radio mutes music), Mute on (both
radio and intercom mutes music), and Mute off (nothing interrupts
music). Press the Mute button to cycle through the modes in se-
quence.
Music #2 has either Mute On or our Karaoke™ mode, which the
AUX button can be used to control this mute mode. A dedicated
switch may also be installed.
Music in pilot isolate mode
The pilot can elect to listen to Music 1. While already in the ISO
mode, press and hold the ISO button until the indicator blinks. The
ICS indicator will then blink every few seconds to indicate this mode
is active. Music muting will follow the modes listed above. This mode
resets with power cycle.
Music Distribution
The Music (DISTR) button has thr ee states; Standard Music Dis-
tribution, Music 1 Pilot and Music 1 All Headsets.
Music 1 (the Bluetooth device or the Music 1 input on the rear con-
nector) can be distributed to all headsets depending on intercom
mode.
In Standard Music Distribution, Music 1 is provided to the crew, and
Music 2 is independently provided to the passengers.
In Music 1, Pilot, the pilot hears Music 1, while the copilot and pas-
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Long press – Controls marker low & high sense change. When HIGH is
selected, the HIGH indicator will be lit in green. Se-
lection will be remembered during power cycles. Be-
cause LOW is default mode, the indicator will be nor-
mally off.
Bluetooth® Telephone Mode
There is a ringtone in the headset when a call is received. The PLAY button
flashes green, and you can answer by pressing the button. It remains green
while a call is in progress.
The telephone mode serves as a full duplex
interface for telephone systems such as cel-
lular phones with Bluetooth® connectivity.
When interfaced with an approved airborne
telecommunications system, the
PMA8000G can serve as an audio control and distribution center.
In ALL intercom mode, crew and passengers will be heard on the phone
when they speak. All will hear selected audio. Com audio is automatically
heard in the headsets.
In CREW mode, the pilot and copilot are connected to the telephone. The
pilot and copilot will have transmit capability on the other selected transceiv-
er Com 1 or 2, simply by using their respective PTT switch.
In ISO intercom mode, when the PMA8000G is in the TEL mode, the pilot
position is in the "Phone Booth." Only the pilot will hear the
telephone, and only he will be heard. He will also have access to
Com 1 or 2, and will transmit on that radio using the PTT. All
selected audio is provided. You can end the call by pressing
PLAY again.
Music and Music Muting
The PMA8000G has two independent music inputs at the rear
connector.
The PMA8000G also has the ability to receive streaming mu-
sic from a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Music 1 will be heard by the pilot and copilot positions. Music
1 can also be distributed to the passengers using the MUSIC
DISTR control. The Bluetooth streamed music in the PMA8000G is also
handled as Music 1.
NOTE:
All music devices should be turned off for take off, landing, or any critical
phase of flight. FAA Regulation 14 CFR 91.21 restricts the use of portable
electronic devices.
§91.21 “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person
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may operate, nor may any operator or pilot in command of an aircraft allow
the operation of, any portable electronic device on any of the following U.S.-
registered civil aircraft. . .
“(b)(5) Any other portable electronic device that the operator of the aircraft
has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communi-
cation system of the aircraft on which it is to be used.”
You can refer to Advisory Circular 91.21-1C for more information, at
www.faa.gov.
The front panel "Mute" button has three modes, and controls the Mute func-
tion for Music 1.
The SoftMute™ circuit will mute the music whenever there is conversation
on the radio, the intercom, or both, depending on the “Mute” mode selected.
When that conversation stops, the music returns to the previous level com-
fortably, over a second or so.
The mute mode functions are controlled through sequential pushes of the
MUTE button, and include annunciations of the mode selected. The
PMA8000G always defaults to Mute On when turned on.
Mute On- music will mute with either intercom or radio - MUTE button is
lit green. Voice annunciation is "mute on."
Mute Off - “Karaoke” mode - music will not mute except during outgoing
radio transmissions.- MUTE indicator is OFF. Annunciation is "mute off."
Radio Mute - Radio communications will mute music, but intercom will not
mute music - MUTE indicator is OFF. Annunciation is "radio mute."
The passenger’s intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit. If the passengers
hear the radio, or talk on the intercom, the music will mute. If the audio pan-
el is in CREW mode, then the radio reception will not affect the passenger
music.
Passengers also have a Mute Off or “Karaoke” mode. If the passengers are
listening to the music 1 input, their Mute Off is controlled by the front panel
“Mute” button. If the passengers are listening to the music 2 input, their Kar-
aoke Mode is activated by an external switch installed either in the panel, or
connected to the AUX button logic output pin on the PMA8000G.
Music Distribution (DISTR)
The Music Distribution button allows you to either dis-
tribute the music 1 input to all intercom stations, all of
the time, or have other distribution rules apply to your
music inputs.
When “Music one all headsets” is selected (press and
hold MUSIC), music 1 (from the rear connector input,
Pins J2 23 & 24 only) or Bluetooth will be distributed to
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in the CREW mode, the passengers will hear Music 1, even though they will
not hear the intercom or radios.
This mode allows you to use a single in-flight entertainment source aboard,
and to send it everywhere, even in crew mode. The music muting will be
normal, and follow the selected mode of the crew or passengers.
Press and hold MUSIC again, this will select “Music one pilot”. This will
allow the Music 1 and/or Bluetooth to be distributed to the pilot’s headsets
while the copilot and passengers listen to Music #2.
Press and hold MUSIC again, and you will hear “Standard Music Distribu-
tion.” In this mode, Music 2 becomes active, and will always be presented
to the passengers on the intercom. Music 1 is only available to the pilot and
copilot. The intercom mode switch doesn’t have any effect on the music dis-
tribution.
When the music distribution is “standard,” Music 1 will always go to the
pilot and copilot positions, and is never heard by the passengers. Music 2 is
always heard by the passengers, and never heard by the pilot and copilot.
This mode is useful if your passengers have a different interest in entertain-
ment or are watching a DVD, but do not want to be excluded from the inter-
com conversations.
The pilot and copilot will always hear Music 1 through the unit rear connect-
or. This is present in ALL and CREW intercom modes, and available to the
copilot position in ISO mode.
Music 2 is pr ovided to the passenger positions r egardless of inter com
mode, when the audio panel is in Standard Music Distribution. The pilot and
copilot can never hear Music 2, under any condition.
If the passengers always want to hear the source in Music 1, input through
the rear connector, regardless of the intercom mode (ISO/ALL/CRW), select
“Music 1 all headsets.”
Pilot music on/off
A quick press if the MUSIC button will add music to the pilot headset, and
the music button turns green. In this way, music is available to the pilot in
any intercom mode, including Isolate.
flightmate®
flightmate® is an audio storage system with three features, radio playback,
stored audio playback for a checklist or reminders, and four audio messages
triggered by external events, and acknowledged if desired.
Storing Alerts
The PMA8000G has four discrete messages that can be played when trig-
gered by an external event. Refer to the installation manual for aircraft con-
nections.
NOTE: T      ,
         .

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The recording time is limited to 5 seconds per message.
Messages can be stored or changed at anytime, by pressing the front panel
buttons that correspond with that alert message. Hold the button for the de-
sired message number until the existing message plays. Continue to hold
until you hear a “ding” letting you know that the recording process has be-
gun. Speak the message into the pilot’s microphone. Once recording is com-
plete, release the button and another chime will be heard.
You can play back the message by holding down the button again until it
plays. Note: holding the button after the message plays will activate the re-
cording process again. Prior recorded messages cannot be recovered once
recorded over.
Once a message (#2, 3, or 4) has started to play, pressing the PLAY button
(or an external ACKnowledge button, if installed) will stop it. Message #1 is
designed to only play when the trigger is valid, and stop when removed, such
as an autopilot disconnect alert. It will not stop when the PLAY or remote
acknowledge button is pushed.
flightmate® messages
The flightmate “scratchpad” recording offers 2 ½ minutes of recording time
for checklists or other messages. To start recording, press and hold the flight-
mate “PLAY” button. A chime tone indicates the start of the recording. See
Quick reference to store messages.
This recording can be played by pressing the PLAY button until the record-
ing starts, and release.
The Radio Recording System is a continuous loop recorder, (last message
received will be the first heard), the recorder has 45 seconds of recording
time, or up to eight messages. There are no buttons to press to start record-
ing. The system automatically begins to record the instant the radio selected
for transmit becomes active. Only the pilot and copilot will
hear the playback audio.
To play back the last recorded message, you press PLAY
button quickly. You must wait for the message to stop
playing before accessing the prior message. To cancel the
playback, press play button again. The next time the button
is pressed for one second, the next earlier message will be
HTRF NAV 1 NAV 2 AUX
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

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heard. If the radio becomes active while a message is playing, the message
playback will stop. The new audio will not be stored. Press play to restart the
message you were playing.
Messages are lost when a different radio is selected for transmit.
The playback will stop whenever there is more incoming selected com audio,
and the message can be replayed from the beginning. Note: an external play-
back button may also be installed in a convenient location.
Backlighting
The lighting in buttons, indicators, and backlit text is controlled by the panel
light dimmer. If a dimmer is not used, the input wiring should be connected
for daytime viewing.
Public Address Function
To enter PA mode, press SPR button for more than one second. The SPR
LED will blink while the audio panel is in PA mode. The copilot can use the
selected com while the pilot will be heard over the speaker. To exit push
SPR again. This mode is also r eset when power is cycled.

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PS Streamer Operation
Part Number 050-890-0913 & -0914 Only
PMA8000G Streamer controls
The PMA8000G can be equipped with a PS Streamer audio module,
part number 011-894-0000. This module provides a Bluetooth® out-
put of selected signals from the audio
panel. These can be streamed to compati-
ble devices such as a GoPro camera
equipped with a SEMA adapt-
er.
Pairing
To pair the PMA8000G with
PS Streamer, press and hold the
AUX and SPR buttons (1) at the same
time.
The Bluetooth indicator (2) will flash
quickly, then more slowly as the pairing
process progresses, and finally illuminate solid when the process is
complete. This may take 30 seconds.
After the module is paired the first time, it will connect to that device
each time it is activated.
Depending on the Bluetooth device receiving the audio, pairing may
have to be initiated on the device, or the audio panel first.
NOTE: During the time that the Streamer module is in the pairing
process, the main Bluetooth connection to the telephone/music is in-
hibited, so music and telephone will not be available. You will need
to reconnect your telephone and/or music device after pairing the
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Streamer on/off
The PS Streamer defaults to “off” when the audio
panel is turned on each time. You will need to acti-
vate the PS Streamer for each flight is desired, but
pairing will not be necessary. The module will recon-
nect when activated.
Press and hold the AUX and SPR buttons (1) at the same time to ac-
tivate the PS Streamer when it has been turned off. If paired device is
present the Bluetooth indicator will light.
Volume
Momentarily press the following buttons at the same time until you
hear a chime. The volume increases or decreases in 8 steps. Pressing
NAV 1 & AUX (3) buttons at the same time will decrease all the au-
dio being sent to the Bluetooth device. Pressing the NAV 2 & AUX
(4) at the same time will increase the volume of all the audio sent to
the Bluetooth device. An audio numerical announcement of the vol-
ume level setting is provided.
Source Selection
The output can contain either the audio heard by the pilot (radio, in-
tercom, music, etc.) or communications radio audio.
Press and hold the MUSIC & SPR button until you hear “COM Au-
dio” in the headset, to select communica-
tion radio only.
Press and hold the MUSIC & SPR button
again until you hear “Headset Audio” in
the headset, to select all audio heard by the
crew.
These audio messages are only heard by the crew.
VOLUME DOWN
VOLUME UP

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Warranty & Service
In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified aircraft must be ac-
complished by an FAA-(or other ICAO agency) certified avionics shop and authorized PS Engi-
neering dealer. If the unit is being installed by a non-certified individual in an experimental
aircraft, a factory-made intercom harness must be used for the warranty to be valid.
PS Engineering, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defect in material and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of retail sale by authorized
PS Engineering dealer. During the first twelve (12) months of the three-year warranty period,
PS Engineering, Inc., at its option, will send a replacement unit at our expense if the unit should
be determined to be defective after consultation with a factory technician. For the remaining
twenty-four (24) months of the three-year warranty period, PS Engineering will send a no-
cost replacement unit at customer shipping expense.
All transportation charges for returning the defective units are the responsibility of the purchas-
er. All domestic transportation charges for returning the exchange or repaired unit to the pur-
chaser will be borne by PS Engineering, Inc. The risk of loss or damage to the product is borne
by the party making the shipment, unless the purchaser requests a specific method of shipment.
In this case, the purchaser assumes the risk of loss.
This warranty is not transferable. Any implied warranties expire at the expiration date of this
warranty. PS Engineering SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES. This warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper han-
dling, storage or preservation, or unreasonable use or maintenance as determined by us. This
warranty is void if there is any attempt to dissemble this product without factory authorization.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
All items repaired or replaced under this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the origi-
nal warranty period. PS Engineering, Inc. reserves the rights to make modifications or improve-
ments to the product without obligation to perform like modifications or improvements to previ-
ously manufactured products.
Factory Service
The units are covered by a three-year limited warranty. See warranty information. Call PS Engi-
neering, Inc. at [phone] before you return any unit. This will allow the service technician
to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and recommend possible solutions.
After discussing the problem with the technician and you obtain a Return Authorization Num-
ber, ship product to:
PS Engineering, Inc. Attn: Service Department
9800 Martel Rd.
Lenoir City, TN 37772
[phone] FAX [phone] Email: [email protected]
Units that arrive without an RMA number, or telephone number for a responsi-
ble contact, will be returned un-repaired. PS Engineering is not responsible for
items sent via US Mail.