PS Engineering PMA8000MP3 Pilot’s Guide - Manual (Page 10)

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Smart Jack Function
When the PMA8000B MP3 has an active signal on music #1 input
coming in from the rear connector, or the MP3 player is active, the
front panel jack automatically becomes a Priority Advisory input, and
is heard in the crew headphones.
This input will NOT be muted by radio or intercom, if the audio input
is actively playing. Otherwise, the must should be deselected.
Music Input
When used as a music input, the front panel jack is treated as Music
#1. However, thanks to the function controls, it can be distributed to
all users, depending on the intercom mode.
Smart Function Keys (SFK)
With Virtual Tech Support, the configuration process is self-directed.
Once you’ve set up your system, you don’t need to change it again,
unless you want to. Note: VTS annunciations will be stopped by any
audio received on the com radio selected for transmit.
These functions are non-essential and non-required and as such are
only an accessory capability. They don’t affect the audio panel’s pri-
mary function as a selector panel, aircraft intercom, or marker beacon
receiver. You can’t do anything with these buttons to prevent the
PMA8000B MP3 from doing its main job.
Looking at the front panel you’ll notice that the TEL, AUX, Mute and
SPR buttons have “Function” assignments.
To use these function keys A, B, C – press and hold “Function” and
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