3M Peltor ComTac VII MT14H41A-300NA, User Manual

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9. MENU FUNCTIONS COMTAC™ VII
9.1. TO NAVIGATE THE MENU SYSTEM
• Press the + button and the - button at the same time to
enter the menu system. The headset will indicate that the
user has entered the menu with an audio message
“Menu”. For more information about the menu, refer to “9.
Menu functions ComTac™ VII”.
Menu
~ 0.5 sec
• Short press the - button to move forward in the menu
system.
• Short press the + button to confirm or to access a
sub-menu.
Note: Menu options and settings will be heard as an audio
message in the headset.
To exit the menu, press the + and - buttons at the same time.
The headset will automatically exit the menu if no button is
pressed for 10 seconds.
9.1.1. COMTAC™ VII MENU
• Ambient listening mode
• Battery
• Balance
• Warning signals
• Automatic power off
• NIB Frequency
• Factory reset
9.2. AMBIENT (ENVIRONMENTAL) LISTENING
MODE
The ComTac™ VII can be set to different sound profiles
depending on the acoustical environment and auditory needs.
Regardless of the environmental listening setting, sounds
above 82 dB are compressed to limit the output.
9.2.1. AMBIENT LISTENING MODE - CLASSIC
This setting offers 4 preset volume levels and Silent Mode.
9.2.2. AMBIENT LISTENING MODE - ADVANCED
This setting offers Mission Audio Profiles, designed to
maximize environmental listening in the following situations.
• Silent Mode - Optimized for communicating via NIB or
radio in high levels of noise. Ambient listening mode is set
to OFF.
• Comfort - Optimized for long periods in high levels of noise
such as aircraft/vehicle transport.
• Conversation - Optimized for face-to-face communica-
tions.
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• Patrolling - Optimized for enhanced auditory awareness
when moving by foot by reducing sounds such as
footsteps and personal equipment noise.
• Observation - Optimized for enhanced auditory awareness
when still and in quiet.
9.3. BATTERY
Set the type of battery used on the ComTac™ VII. Battery
type is used for battery life estimations.
• Alkaline - Sets the battery mode to alkaline battery.
• Rechargeable - Sets the battery mode to rechargeable
battery.
9.4. BALANCE
The balance setting adjusts the volume balance between the
right and left ear. There are 7 level settings:
• Center
• Left 1
• Left 2
• Max left
• Max right
• Right 2
• Right 1
Note: Changing the balance from center to a specific earcup
does not increase the maximum output to that earcup.
9.5. WARNING SIGNALS
Enables or disables the different audio messages/warning
signals heard in the headset.
• ON - Enables all warning signals.
• OFF - Disables all warning signals.
9.6. AUTOMATIC POWER OFF
The headset is equipped with an auto shut-off to save battery
life if the user forgot to power off after use. This function can
be turned off in the menu.
• ON - The ComTac™ VII automatically turns off after 4
hours of the last button push. Pressing a control button
resets the 4-hour timer.
• OFF - The ComTac™ VII does not turn off automatically.
Note: The headset will not power off automatically after 4
hours when connected to the SCU-300.
9.7. NIB FREQUENCY
The NIB frequency must be set for the users location to meet
regulatory compliance requirements.
• 915 MHz - Is used for communication in North America,
Australia and New Zealand.
• 864 MHz - Is used for communication in Europe, South
America, Asia and Africa.
Note: Make sure that you are using the approved frequency
for the region you are operating in.
9.8. FACTORY RESET
Resets the ComTac™ VII to the original settings.
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