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OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE
This section provides detailed operating instructions for the Apollo SL15-CD
Audio Control Panel with the integrated CD15 Remote Compact Disc player.
Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full
advantage of its capabilities.
This chapter is divided into five sections covering the basic operating areas. They
are Audio Selector, Transceiver Selection, Intercom, CD operation and Marker
Beacon Receiver.
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OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed operating instructions for the Apollo SL15-CD Audio Control Panel with the integrated CD15 Remote Compact Disc player. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. This chapter is divided into five sections covering the basic operating areas. They are Audio Selector, Transceiver Selection, Intercom, CD operation and Marker Beacon Receiver. Apollo SL15-CD c
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1.3 Microphone (XMT) Selection (All models) There are six pushbuttons associated with the communications transceivers. The lower buttons control which transceiver is selected for transmit. The SL15-CD gives priority to the pilot’s PTT. RCV If the copilot is transmitting, and the pilot presses his PTT, the pilot’s microphone will be XMT heard over the selected communications trans- mitter. The SL15-CD has an automatic selector mode. Audio from the selected trans- ceiver is automatically he
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1.4 Audio Selector (All models) Receiver audio is selected through seven momentary, push-button, backlit switches. You will always hear the audio from the transceiver that is selected for transmit. The users can identify which receivers are selected by noting which of the green switch LEDs are illuminated. Push buttons labeled Nav 1, Nav 2, MKR (Marker), AUX (auxiliary), and SPR (Speaker) are "momentary type switches. When one of these buttons is pressed, be active, and the LED will ill
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1.5 Split Mode The split mode can be activated at any time by pressing the desired combination of XMT buttons. For instance, to activate a Com 1/Com 2 split, press and hold the com 1 button, and then press the Com 2 button while holding the Com 1 but- ton. This places the pilot on Com 1 and the Copilot on Com 2. Split mode for Com 3, in normal (not TEL/Duplex) is possible with pilot on Com 1, copilot on Com 2 or 3. Pilot on Com 2 or Com 3 and Copilot on Com 1 is not possible. Note Due to the
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1.6.2 Intercom Volume Control The intercom volume control is the smaller concentric knob on the left side of the unit. This volume control knob adjusts the loudness of the intercom for the pilot and copilot only. It has no effect on selected radio levels, music input levels or passen- gers' volume level. Adjust the radios and intercom volume for a comfortable listening level for the pilot. Most general aviation headsets today have built-in volume controls; there- fore, passenger volume can b
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Table 1: Mode Pilot Hears Copilot Hears Passenger Telephone Comments Hears Isolate A/C Radios Copilot and Passenger and “Phone Booth” This allows the Pilot Sidetone passenger Copilot inter- mode pilot to (during radio intercom com Pilot has exclusive communicate transmission) Entertainment Entertainment use of the tele- without the others Entertainment #1 #2 phone. bothered by the 1 is Muted In TEL, Pilot radios. Copilot connected to Com and passengers 1 for PTT TX and can communicate r
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It is also possible to use just the CD-15 as entertainment input device for both entertainment inputs. However, we suggest that a switch (DPDT) be installed between CD-15 entertainment input #1. This will allow the pilot to direct the music as desired. 1.6.4.1 Soft Mute and Soft Mute inhibit The Soft Mute feature assures that the aircraft radio transmissions will not be missed due to entertainment playing. When there is radio reception or intercom conversation, the music level is dropped t
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1.8 Compact Disc Operation The two push buttons at the far right of the SL15-CD Option CD control the com- pact disk operation. Inserting the disc into the CD-15 remote player unit will auto- matically begin play. The lower button (play/pause/advance) is used to play the disc from stop, pause play, and advance the track. When the disc is stopped, pushing the button starts play. A short push will pause play. A longer press advances the track. Holding the button acts as a intro/scan, play- ing
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Warranty and Service 2.1 Warranty In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-certified avionics shop and authorized UPS Aviation Technolo- gies dealer. If the unit is being installed by a non-certified individual in an experimental aircraft, a factory-made harness must be used for the warranty to be valid. This harness may be purchased directly from PS Engineering (865-988-9800). UPS Aviation Technolo- gies. warrants
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