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Powering Up and Using the Talk-through SA Function 

(Figure 11)

1.  Place the headset on your head. 
2.  Power up active talk-through by pressing and holding 

either the 

+

 or 

 button on the left side of the headset 

until a long tone sounds to indicate that talk-through SA 

is active.

3.  Volume 

+

 and 

 buttons adjust the talk-through SA audio 

for five volume levels. A tone will sound when maximum 

or minimum volumes are reached. 

4.  To power down the unit, press and hold either the 

+

 or 

 

button on the headset until a different long tone sounds to indicate that talk-through 

SA is turned off.

Connecting to a Radio

The OTTO NoizeBarrier TAC headset can be used for radio communications regardless of 

whether active talk-through is powered. The headset may be configured to work with 

single, dual or multiple radios or other communications devices. 

Figure 11

Single Radio

1.  Plug the connector on the headset cable into the Push-To-Talk (PTT) cable for 

your two-way radio. 

2.  Attach the cable to the connector on the radio. 
3.  Turn on the radio. 
4.  Receive volume for radio communications is controlled by the volume controls 

on the radio. The + and – buttons on the headset only control the volume of the 

situational awareness talk-through function. 

5. 

Use the PTT controls for radio communications.

Dual Radio

1.  Follow the above steps to attach the second cable to the communications device.
2.  Sound from the radio or other device connected to the left side of the headset 

will be heard in the left ear, and sound from the device connected to the right 

side will be heard in the right ear.

Multiple Devices

1.  Plug the headset into the OTTO Multi-Port Hub.
2.  Refer to the OTTO Multi-Port Hub PTT Technical and Instruction Manual for oper

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ating instructions when using the Hub.

Note: The listening volume on the headset is controlled by the volume control on the 

radio or other communications device. The + and – button on the headset and on the 

Hub only control the situational awareness talk-through function. 

Summary of Contents for NoizeBarrier TAC

Page 1: ...NoizeBarrier TAC Circumaural Headset Technical Manual and Instructions for Use...

Page 2: ...r s advice for maintenance The thermoplastic polyurethane foam ear seals on the NoizeBarrier TAC may dete riorate with use and should be examined at frequent intervals for damage such as cracking and...

Page 3: ...NoizeBarrier TAC headset may also be used with the OTTO Multi Port Hub PTT that provides modular control of up to three communications plat forms The Hub is compatible with major radio platforms usin...

Page 4: ...n page 10 a Headband b Adjustment frames c Audio cross over cable d Ear cups e Comply foam ear seals f Situational awareness talk through microphones g Battery compartment cover h Noise canceling comm...

Page 5: ...r most helmet systems Proprietary Comply thermoplastic polyurethane foam ear seals allow for secure comfortable fit Ear seals snap in for easy field replacement SCBA compatible connector for gas mask...

Page 6: ...awareness talk through functions Batter ies are not required for radio communication 1 Identify the rubberized battery covers on the ear cups 2 With finger pressure pry off the battery cover on one ea...

Page 7: ...Figure 9 Note If mounting the headset to the helmet with the op tional Rail Mounting Kit please see instructions beginning on page 10 1 Identify the left and right ear cups The Power Volume buttons ar...

Page 8: ...et cable into the Push To Talk PTT cable for your two way radio 2 Attach the cable to the connector on the radio 3 Turn on the radio 4 Receive volume for radio communications is controlled by the volu...

Page 9: ...edbytheradioiftheheadsetbatteriesaredepletedornot installed Replacing the Ear Seals Figures 12 16 Theearsealsaremountedinaremovableframeforeasyreplacement 1 Removetheearsealbyslidingfingersunder thein...

Page 10: ...e adjustment frame The frame will unsnap from the reten tion ball on the ear cup Figure 18 3 Repeat the operation on the frame on the other side of the same ear cup 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other...

Page 11: ...tward Figure 24 Figure 23 Figure 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Suggested Action Headset will not power on talk through situa tional awareness Depleted batteries Replace batteries Batterie...

Page 12: ...9 dB EN 352 4 2001 A1 2005 Criterion levels H 115 5 dBA M 107 0 dBA L 96 0 dBA Sound pressure level of external noise for which sound pressure level under the earmuff first exceeds 85 dBA EN 352 6 200...

Page 13: ...Main Street Carpentersville IL U S A 60110 Toll Free Phone 888 234 OTTO 6886 Phone 847 428 7171 Fax 847 551 1343 E mail info ottoexcellence com www ottoexcellence com 804459 10 19 Information on Dispo...

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