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Zulu PFX User Guide

Summary of Contents for Zulu PFX

Page 1: ...Zulu PFX User Guide ...

Page 2: ...endeavors If this is your first Lightspeed Aviation headset welcome to the Lightspeed family Together with our customers we look forward to building a lasting community founded on products and service that are the best in class We support your passion for flying and invite you to visit LightspeedAviation com where you will find useful insights and news about Lightspeed Aviation and our products Th...

Page 3: ...ith the Auxiliary Input Cable 11 Other Wired Auxiliary Devices 12 Using Bluetooth Devices 13 Connecting Bluetooth Cell Phone the FirstTime 13 Pairing a Bluetooth Device with Zulu PFX 13 Automatic Bluetooth Connection 14 Bluetooth Functions 14 Bluetooth Mode On and Off 15 FlightLink 16 About FlightLink 16 Activating FlightLink 16 Connecting Using a Cable vs Bluetooth 16 FlightLink Recorder Features...

Page 4: ... Carrying case Zulu PFX ANR headset with the Central Processing Unit CPU User Guide with warranty information Quick Start Guide Micro USB cable for software updates Four AA batteries not included with panel powered headsets Cord clip CPU clip Auxiliary input cable Audio device iPhone and iPad cable with standard 3 5mm connector ...

Page 5: ...3 Contents of the Zulu PFX Package ...

Page 6: ...ad pad rests softly on the top of your head 3 Adjust the ear cups to ensure the ears are fully inside the ear seal and there is uniform pressure on your head 4 Position the microphone 1 8 inch from your mouth face the side of the microphone with the four screws and Lightspeed logo away from you Remove the mic windscreen to see these features Getting Started This side of the microphone should face ...

Page 7: ...r location see page 6 flashes RED If the LED begins flashing RED during flight the headset will continue to operate for about 5 hours Battery Types Use four AA alkaline or lithium batteries Lithium batteries may provide improved battery life in colder temperatures We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries or the mixing of battery types and brands Battery Life A set of batteries can pro...

Page 8: ...rn on Zulu PFX and Active Noise Reduction ANR press the button once To turn headset off press and hold the button two seconds C Action indicators Left and right LEDs glow steady RED as the CPU initializes boots up During acoustic response mapping left LED shows GREEN Left and right LEDs flash RED when ComPriority is disabled Understanding Controls for Zulu PFX CPU D E F G H I ...

Page 9: ...h volume buttons The upper button increases volume volume of Bluetooth devices the lower button decreases volume G Bluetooth indicator LED Flashes BLUE when Bluetooth mode is on and flashes RED when Bluetooth is turning off In pairing mode the Bluetooth indicator LED flashes RED and BLUE H Bluetooth power button Turns the Bluetooth signal on and off Controls Bluetooth connected devices I Auxiliary...

Page 10: ...Quiet ANR acoustic response mapping and custom preferences via FlightLink These are not available in HOME mode HOME mode provides a baseline level of ANR and audio performance Streaming Quiet ANR acoustic response mapping and custom settings are not available in Home mode L Micro USB port Located under the battery door used to connect to a computer for firmware updates J The Zulu PFX CPU K L ...

Page 11: ...eo Setting to an Audio Panel The Mono STEREO switch is located on the side of the Zulu PFX CPU Choose the setting that matches the signal from your audio panel To experience the best performance from a stereo dual signal panel set the switch to STEREO To experience the best performance from a mono single signal panel set the headset to MONO Note If this switch is set incorrectly you will hear comm...

Page 12: ... user should conduct the mapping process IMPORTANT Pressing the Action button twice quickly enables disables ComPriority Flashing red Action indicator LEDs mean that ComPriority is disabled Note Although Zulu PFX stores the information from the most recent mapping for maximum performance mapping should be repeated any time a change is made that could change the landscape within the ear cup such as...

Page 13: ...s enabled the other end of a phone call is muted They will hear you but you cannot hear them To avoid this disable ComPriority prior to making a call Connecting to iPhone or iPad with the Auxiliary Input Cable If you connect an iPhone or iPad to the Zulu PFX CPU using the auxiliary input cable you can use the button on the cable to perform the following functions Play pause Press the button once t...

Page 14: ...s To connect a music player to the auxiliary input jack use the auxiliary input cable provided To adjust the volume on a device that is connected to the auxiliary input jack use the controls on the device itself Note The Zulu PFX auxiliary input jack is on the top of the Zulu PFX CPU for location see page 7 Using Your Zulu PFX Headset ...

Page 15: ...EEN 2 Press and hold the Bluetooth power button for the location of Bluetooth controls see page 7 for about five seconds until the Bluetooth indicator LED continuously flashes RED and BLUE This flashing indicates that Zulu PFX is in Bluetooth pairing mode 3 Follow the menu prompts on your Bluetooth capable device to direct it to look for Bluetooth devices 4 Select Zulu PFX numbers will be the last...

Page 16: ...Functions Depending on your phone s Bluetooth profile you may be able to use Zulu PFX s Bluetooth buttons to perform several functions Voice dial Press the Bluetooth power button until you hear a single beep your phone must support voice dialing for this feature to activate Answer a call Press the Bluetooth power button once as the phone rings Disconnect a call Press the Bluetooth power button onc...

Page 17: ...the indicator LED will flash BLUE Note Bluetooth mode must be turned on for Bluetooth connected devices to function correctly For first time pairing see Connecting Bluetooth Cell Phone the First Time on page 13 To turn Bluetooth mode off press and hold the Bluetooth power button for approximately ten seconds The Bluetooth indicator LED will blink red three times and the headset will emit a single ...

Page 18: ...te Your headset must be connected to your aircraft s intercom for FlightLink s recorder features to function Connecting Using a Cable vs Bluetooth FlightLink s recording functions will work with either the auxiliary input cable or a wireless Bluetooth connection However using the auxiliary cable may extend battery life Using FlightLink to change the headset audio settings via your iPhone or iPad r...

Page 19: ...rences Make sure your headset is paired and connected to your Apple device via Bluetooth Bluetooth is required for setting personal preferences Set the Home Favorites switch to Favorites Open the FlightLink app Tap the Settings icon on the bottom of the screen Tap Headset Settings to access the settings screens Adjust the settings as desired Tap Presets to access the preset screen Tap Save current...

Page 20: ... the impression that sound is originating from all directions Independently enable and disable ComPriority for Bluetooth and auxiliary channels ComPriority lowers the volume of auxiliary devices when radio or intercom communications are detected See page 11 for more information Enable and disable Voice Clarity which improves the clarity of incoming calls from ATC by boosting frequencies common in ...

Page 21: ...e Clarity for maximum intelligibility of ATC calls see page 18 Turn off Bluetooth mode when you are not using it to extend battery life Replace the ear seals head pad and mic windscreen every 18 months to ensure peak ANR performance and comfort These items are available for purchase on our website ear seals head pads and mic windscreens are wear items and are not covered under the Lightspeed warra...

Page 22: ...e device See Connect to your Bluetooth device on page 13 Open FlightLink and follow the prompts to register Updating Firmware One of the most exciting features of Zulu PFX is its ability to accept software updates ensuring that it stays on the leading edge of innovation To install these updates follow these steps Go to LightspeedAviation com firmware locate the appropriate firmware update utility ...

Page 23: ... screen Tap Help and Support to access your product model and serial number 2 On the outside of the packaging Look for a small white bar coded sticker affixed to the silver product label 3 On the small white sticker located under the head pad on the underside of the headband Remove the head pad to reveal the serial number Simply pinch the cushioned part of the head pad and pull down The head pad w...

Page 24: ...e ear cups after acoustic mapping removal or addition of a thick eyeglass frame for example In these instances HOME mode provides a stable baseline level of ANR and audio performance Please note however that Streaming Quiet ANR acoustic response mapping and custom settings are not available in Home mode If you are ever uncertain about the performance of Streaming Quiet you can switch to Home mode ...

Page 25: ...ucer principle Noise canceling electret Frequency response 200 Hz 6000 Hz Maximum SPL Sound Pressure Level 114 dB Terminating impedance 220 2200 ohms Operating voltage 8V 16V DC Zulu PFX Configurations Model Power Source Cord Connector Zulu PFX Four AA batteries Straight Dual general aviation connectors with 0 25 inch commercial stereo headphone plug and 0 206 inch MIL SPEC microphone plug Zulu PF...

Page 26: ...within 10 days of the date of LSA s completion notice sent to Purchaser or else LSA will deem the New Headset abandoned in which case LSA may keep sell or otherwise discard it or II refund the New Headset s purchase price to Purchaser Without paying any amount to Purchaser LSA may keep sell or otherwise discard all replaced New Headsets and parts thereof and all New Headsets where LSA has refunded...

Page 27: ...OR SIMILAR DAMAGES CLAIMED UNDER ANY STATUTE OR LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY LSA S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STATUTORY OR OTHER CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY HEADSET OR PART THEREOF IS LIMITED TO 1 000 SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MIGHT NOT APPLY TO PURCHASER THIS LIMITED WA...

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