PS Engineering PMA5000EX Pilot’s Guide - Manual (Page 10)

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This mode is useful if your passengers have a different interest in en-
tertainment or are watching a DVD, but do not want to be excluded
from the intercom conversations.
Music Muting
There is a separate SoftMute ® muting circuit for each music input
(#1 and #2).
The front panel "Mute" button has four modes, and only controls the
Mute function for music 1. Music 2 muting is controlled by an exter-
nal switch, and has two modes.
The SoftMute™ circuit will cut the music out whenever there is con-
versation on the radio, the intercom, or both, depending on the
“Mute” mode selected. When that conversation stops, the music re-
turns to the previous level comfortably, over a second or so.
The mute mode functions are controlled through sequential pushes of
the Mute button, and include LED indication of the mode selected.
MUTE ON — music will mute with ei-
ther intercom or radio – MUTE ON LED
is lit.
RADIO MUTE — Intercom will not
mute music, radio will mute music. RAD
LED indicator is on
INTERCOM MUTE — Radio will not mute music, intercom
will mute music - ICS LED is ON.
MUTE OFF — “Karaoke” mode - music will not mute except
during outgoing transmissions. - All Indicators off.
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 panel is in CREW mode, then the radio recep-
tion will not affect the passenger music.
Music 1 Volume
In general, we recommend adjusting the entertainment volume at the
sources, and only using this as a master gain control. However, the
Music 1 volume can be adjusted from the front panel, if desired, by
pressing Music volume up, and music volume down buttons.
The music can be turned completely off, so if you are not hearing