BendixKing
AeroPanel 100 Audio Selector Panel
Installation and Operator’s Manual
89000063-011
Page 2-6
Rev. 0, April 2020
2.5.3
Entertainment muting
The AeroPanel 100 incorporates a three-mode "Soft Mute™" system. This will mute the
entertainment devices during ICS and/or radio conversation. See
formation.
Press the
MUTE
switch to activate the three Karaoke modes (disabling crew SoftMute™).
Turning down the entertainment volume allows the pilot to place the entertainment into
the background while having the radios in the foreground and eliminates the constant in-
terruption of the music while still keeping the radios a priority.
CAUTION
Local oscillators and internal signals from entertainment equipment can cause undesired interference with
other aircraft systems. Before takeoff, operate the entertainment devices to determine if there is any adverse
effect within the aircraft systems. If any unusual operation is noted in flight, immediately switch off the
entertainment devices.
All additional entertainment devices must be switched off for both takeoff and landing.
2.5.3.1
Pilot Music on/off and in ISO intercom Mode
The (
MUSIC)
button will allow music to be added or removed from the pilot’s headset quickly, with a short
press, in any intercom mode.
When the AeroPanel 100 is switched to ISO intercom mode, music is automatically removed from the pilot
audio. However, if desired, music can be added by pushing the MUSIC button.
Once the music is activated while in the ISO mode then it will stay that way until the pilot manually removes
it or cycles power to the audio panel.
While in the ALL mode if pilot would like to add or remove music from the PILOT headset, then he can
press the MUSIC button. This has no effect on copilot or passenger music.
2.5.3.2
Entertainment 2 Mute (J2 Pin 13 & 14)
Connecting J2 pin 13 to pin 14 (or ground) through a SPST switch places the entertainment #2 music source
into the Karaoke Mode. In this mode, incoming music and intercom conversation will not mute the music for
the passengers’ intercom net. This allows uninterrupted music during casual conversation and at times when
radio communications are of lesser importance.
If desired, the AUX button can act as the passengers’ mute control. Connect J2 pin 18 (AUX logic) to J2 pin
13 (Entertainment. 2 Mute inhibit). Then, Entertainment 2 will not mute when the AUX button is on. (Not
recommended if DME is input is used.)
2.5.4
Music Configuration
The music inputs can be configured by the user from the front panel by pressing the MUSIC button. There
are three configurations available- Music #1 ALL Headsets, Music #1 Pilot and Standard Music Distribution.
Standard Music Distribution is selected. Input #1 or Bluetooth is provided to the pilot and copilot. Muting
(SoftMute™) is controlled by the front panel “mute” button. Music 2 is provided to the passengers at all
times, with muting controlled by an external switch.
Music 1 All Headsets is selected. All headsets will hear music #1 input and Bluetooth audio. Intercom selec-
tor mode will not affect music distribution.
Music 1 Pilot is selected. This will allow pilot to hear music #1 and Bluetooth while the copilot and passen-
gers will listen to music #2.
