G3 CARBON FIBER AVIATION HEADSET User Guide
Greetings. Congratulations on your purchase of the Faro® G3 Aviation Headset. This product has been meticulously designed by Faro engineers in San Jose, California to bring you years of quiet, comfortable, and enjoyable flights. Here at Faro, we live and breathe aviation. We love pilots, planes, and just about everything aviation has to offer. We encourage you to visit www.FaroAviation.com where you will find free videos, tutorials, and articles from some of the best flight instructors in the world.
Contents. Getting Started Advisories............................................................................. 4 Function Overview.............................................................. 5 Adjusting your head pad.................................................... 6 Adjusting your microphone............................................... 7 Battery Type........................................................................ 8 Battery Life..............................................................
Getting Started. Advisories. Please read information in this booklet carefully and completely before using your headset. Keep these instructions and make them easily accessible to all other users. Always include this booklet when giving this headset to third parties. In an unlikely event of a problem with your headset, it is recommend to switch to an alternate communication method and to use standard cockpit resource management skills to minimize distraction.
Function Overview.
Getting Started. Adjusting your head pad. Adjustment for a personalized fit on the G3 is simple and easy. Proper fit is important both for comfort and optimal noise reduction. 1. Loosen the thumb knobs on the headset rails. 2. Place the headset on. 3. Adjust the pressure by moving the ear cups up or down so it is completely over your ear. It should produce an even, gentle pressure all around each ear. 4. Tighten the thumb knobs when appropriate fit is found.
Adjusting your microphone. G3 microphone can be rotated to be placed on the right or the left side of the headset. To adjust the microphone placement, rotate the microphone from its base and bend the flexible boom. For clear and crisp communication, the microphone should be placed approximately 1/8” from the lips.
Getting Started. Battery Type. Faro G3 requires two AA batteries. Use Alkaline batteries from trusted brands for best performance. Rechargeable batteries are discouraged because they provide uneven voltage power which interferes with ANR. The ANR and Bluetooth functions are powered by battery. Your G3 headset will continue its basic operations of hearing and transmitting without batteries. Please do not mix old and new batteries together. Battery Life.
Battery Installation. To open the battery compartment door, press firmly down and out as shown in figure below.
Getting Started. Controller Overview. A. Volume Control: You can adjust the volume from your audio panel for each ear cup independently. B. Power Status: Flashes Green when battery supply is strong. Flashes Amber when battery is low. Flashes Red when battery is very low. C. Power Button: Press and hold for one second to turn the ANR on. Press and hold for one second to turn off. D. Bluetooth Status: Flashes Blue and Red when in pairing mode. Flashes Red twice when disconnected.
Controller Reference.
Using your G3. Turning it ON. Press and hold the power button for one second. To turn off, press and hold the power button for one second. Auto Shut Off. G3 will automatically power off after approximately five minutes from removing the headset and in quiet conditions. G3 will automatically shut off after 1 hour if headset is not connected to intercom and only auxiliary is used or only Bluetooth is playing audio. Power Status. • • • Flashes Green when battery supply is strong.
Stereo / Mono Setting. Whether you should use a Mono or Stereo setting depends on your aircraft’s avionics. Incorrect setting will result in communication being heard in only one side. Stereo /Mono setting does not effect the audio from your auxiliary sources. For most general aviation planes, Mono setting is required. To change this setting, please remove the battery compartment, any batteries and change the switch position using the figure below.
Using your G3. Audio Priority Switch. You may wish to mute your auxiliary audios when you are transmitting or receiving transmission. Position A will automatically detect transmissions and significantly reduce auxiliary and Bluetooth audio volumes. Position B will continue to play auxiliary and Bluetooth audio even if transmission is sent or received. If you are talking to Air Traffic Control or other pilots, use an appropriate volume to ensure important transmissions are not missed.
Bluetooth Devices. Pairing Bluetooth for the First Time. 1. Turn the headset on and ensure the power status is flashing green. 2. Place the audio priority switch to A or B position. 3. Press and hold the bluetooth button for one second. 4. Bluetooth status will flash red and blue to indicate it is in pairing mode. 5. Find BT-ANR on your Bluetooth device and connect. 6. If prompted for pairing code, enter 0000 (four zeros).
Bluetooth Devices. Turn Bluetooth ON or OFF. Press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds. Re-connecting Bluetooth. To connect G3 to the last connected phone, ensure headset is turned on and flashing Green. Press the Bluetooth button to re-connect. Bluetooth status light will flash in blue regularly upon successful connection. To connect G3 to a new Bluetooth source after initial pairing, please turn off Bluetooth on previous device or ensure it is not in close proximity.
Bluetooth Features. Power on or off: Press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds. Re-Dial: Press the Bluetooth button twice. Answer Call: Press the Bluetooth button once. End Call: Press the Bluetooth button once. Reject Call: Press and hold the Bluetooth button for more than 1 second. Bluetooth Status Light. • Flashing in Red and Blue: Pairing mode. • Flashes in Red twice: Disconnected. • Flash in Blue regularly: Connected. • Short Flash in Blue: Phone line is busy.
Good to know. Pro Tips. • Ensure G3 is fitting you properly by reviewing adjustments on page 6. Ear seals should be centered over the ears for best performance. • Position the microphone in front of your lips for maximum noise cancellation. • When using Bluetooth for a phone call, place the Audio Priority Switch in Position B. • Set Mono / Stereo setting to match your airplane’s avionics. For most planes, this would be mono. If set to the incorrect setting, audio will be lost in one ear.
Common Questions. Why can I hear in only one side? Your G3 headset is compatible with both Stereo and Mono aircraft avionics. If your headset is set to the incorrect setting for your aircraft, hearing will be lost in one side. Refer to page 13 for additional information. Where can I purchase parts for my G3 headset? Accessories can be purchased from Faro’s authorized dealers or by visiting www.FaroAviation.com.
Good to know. Common Questions (continued). Why do I hear a loud noise when ANR is turned on? Please replace your batteries with a brand new Alkaline set. Low quality batteries can provide uneven voltage. Why do I need to yell to activate the microphone? Your avionics’ squelch setting must be adjusted. It is common for every pilot to change the squelch setting just like adjusting the volume. Please consult someone who is familiar with your airplane‘s avionics if you cannot locate the squelch knob or button.
Technical Specifications.
Warranty. Product Warranty. 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW HEADSETS SOLD BY FARO AVIATION. Faro Aviation, LLC (“Faro Aviation”) warrants that the new aviation headset sold by Faro Aviation (“New Headset”) is free from all material defects in workmanship and materials. For the New Headset, all warranties provided by Faro Aviation and all implied warranties imposed by law are limited to a 3-Year period, beginning on the purchase date shown on the New Headset’s sales receipt (“Warranty Period”).
Faro Aviation may hire a 3rd party to repair or replace any new or used headset. “Including” means “including, but not limited to.” THE TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE ONLY TERMS THAT GOVERN FARO AVIATION’S WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS FOR ANY NEW OR USED HEADSET OR PART THEREOF. NO ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN TERM APPLIES. THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL CLAIMS AGAINST FARO AVIATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY NEW OR USED HEADSET OR PART THEREOF.
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