PS Engineering PMA8000MP3 Installation Manual - Manual (Page 4)

PS Engineering
PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-890-0600 Page 1-1 Rev. 6, Oct. 2010
Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The PMA8000B-MP3 represents another evolutionary step in cockpit audio control and intercommunica-
tions utility. Using our patented IntelliVox® design, front panel utility jack, and pilot programmable co n-
figurations, and internal MP3 player, this marks the next level of audio control. The unit is designed for
outstanding ergonomics and visually defined mode annunciation and sele ction.
Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. This will ensure that you
will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the PMA8000B-MP3.
1.2 SCOPE
This manual provides detailed installation and operation instruction s for the PS Engineering PMA8000B-
MP3-series of Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems. This includes the following units:
Model Description Part Number
PMA8000B-MP3 Stereo Audio Selector Panel with Marker Beacon, includes
utility jack and Internal Recorder System with internal 1G
MP3 player 050-890-0602
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The PMA8000B-MP3 is a state-of-the-art audio isolation amplifier and audio selector that contains an
automatic voice activated (VOX) intercom system and integral marker beacon re ceiver. It can switch two
transceivers (Com 1, Com 2) and six receivers (Nav 1, Nav 2, ADF, DME, MKR and AUX).
The PMA8000B-MP3 version (050-890-0602) incorporates an internal MP3 Player with one gigabyte of
memory. This is controlled through secondary functions on the front panel.
A full duplex TEL mode allows the PMA8000B-MP3 to act as an audio interface between aircraft head-
phone and microphones and specific aircraft approved (FAA/FCC) cellular telephone equipment, through
the front mounted jack.
Warning: Use of non-aviation approved cellular telephone equipment may be prohibited by regulation.
PS Engineering is not responsible for unauthorized airborne use of cellular telephones.
For airborne use, the PMA8000B-MP3 must be interfaced with an approved system.
There are five unswitched inputs, available for traffic or EGPWS, autopilot disconnect, and/or radar a l-
timeter warning, with the fifth unswitched input through a front -mounted utility jack, when configured to
act as a fifth unswitched input.
Pushbuttons select the receiver audio source provided to the headphones. A SPR button allows the user to
listen to the receiver(s) selected on the cabin speaker. Except for the unswitched inputs, all speaker audio
is muted during transmit. Unswitched inputs 1,3, and 4 are always presented to the aircraft speaker.
Unswitched input 2 will be presented to the speaker when the front panel SPR push button has been se-
lected.
Pushbutton switches select one of the communication transceivers for the pilot and copilot position , and
allows radio transmission. In "Split Mode" the PMA8000B-MP3 has the ability to allow the pilot to
transmit on Com 1 while the copilot can transmit on Com 2. A fail -safe mode connects the pilot head-
phone and microphone to COM 1 if power is removed for any reason, or if the power switch is placed in
the Off (Fail-safe) position. Unswitched input #1 is also provided to the pilot headphone in fail -safe