2.0 Fitting Your Headset
Wearing your headset properly is paramount to achieving both comfort and maximum
performance. First slightly loosen the hand adjustable knobs on the headband. The
headset should be placed on your head and slowly pulled down so that the ear cups are
properly positioned over each ear for maximum noise attenuation. Tighten the knurled
knobs when the headset feels correct. It should apply slight pressure on your head
without being snug. You may need to make your final adjustments in a high noise
environment and with the ANR electronics turned on.
2.1 Microphone Placement
Your headset comes with a full flex microphone boon and a noise canceling electret
microphone. The boom can be rotated 360 degrees for left or right side use. Proper
placement of the electret microphone is critical in order to achieve clear
communications. The microphone should be placed at the corner of the mouth
approximately ¼’’ away from the lips.
2.2 Volume Controls
The MG-ANR is fitted with two individual volume controls, one on each ear cup. When
adjusting the volume control, the pilot-in-command should adjust their volume control
first with the audio system turned on and the ANR system turned off. Then turn the ANR
back on and adjust the individual sides of the headset.
2.3 Mono/Stereo Selector (On Comm-Cord Splitter)
Your headset comes standard with a Mono/Stereo selector switch which is located on
one side of the rectangular splitter. “M” indicates the mono position while “S” indicates
the stereo position. It should be noted that if you are using a monaural intercom
and your headset is set in the stereo position, you will only hear through one
speaker of your headset. With a stereo intercom you will hear true stereo in both ears.
2.4 Battery Box
A. Toggle Switch: The Toggle Switch on the battery box has 2 positions, Auto
and On. To turn the ANR On when not plugged in to the aircraft panel or
intercom, put the switch in the On position. To turn ANR Off, put switch in Auto
Position. When switch is left in Auto position, ANR will automatically turn on
when headset is plugged in to the aircraft panel or live intercom system.
B. LED Light: The LED light indicates the power status of your ANR system.
When the light is illuminated, the ANR system is turned on.
C. Power Jack (On Battery Box): The power cord from the headset plugs into
the power jack on the face plate of the battery box.
D. Battery Compartment: The ANR system is powered by one 9V alkaline
battery. Battery life is estimated to be 25 – 35 hours depending on level of
noise in the environment. Battery life is also affected by age and extreme hot
and cold temperatures. To change the battery simply slide the battery plate off
the battery box and insert the new battery.
2.5 Cell / Satellite Phone Capable
In an emergency having the capability of being able to place a cell phone call from your
aircraft is one of the reasons PILOT has installed a Cell/Satellite jack on the headset.
Located on the non boom side ear cup is a 3.5mm jack. The headset comes with two
cables. The right angle (90o) plug should always plug into the headset and the straight
plug will plug directly into your phone or audio input source. Please note that the headset
must be connected to a live intercom system for the phone system to work properly.
