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Table of Contents
Table of Contents-----------------------------------------------------------------1
General Information--------------------------------------------------------------2
Precautions-------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Basic Operation----------------------------------------------------------------4-16
In Case of Difficulty-------------------------------------------------------------17
Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------18
Warranty Information------------------------------------------------------------19
Notes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
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General Information
The purpose of this Operation Manual is to provide information to
ensure proper operation of this product.
It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this item on
or within a specific type or class of certified aircraft to
document and obtain approval for an acceptable installation
from the Administrator.
Unpacking and Inspection of AICD II
Exercise extreme care when unpacking the AICD II. Make a visual
inspection of the unit for evidence of damage incurred during
shipment. If a claim for damage is to be made, unit must be
returned in the original packaging.
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Precautions
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the aircraft is between +60°C (140°F) and
–10°C (14°F) before turning your unit on
Moisture Condensation
You may notice CD Playback sound wavering due to condensation. If this
happens, remove the disc from the player and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad
disc will cause skipping and could cause severe damage to the playback
mechanism.
Irregular Shaped Discs
Make sure the discs you use in this unit do not have any irregularities. The
outer and inner edges should be round and smooth. Use of irregular
shaped discs may cause damage to the mechanism.
Proper Handling
Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the
disc so you will not leave fingerprints on the surface. If the surface is
scratched, it may cause the pickup to skip. Do not affix tape, paper, or
gummed labels on the disc. Do not write on the disc.
Caution for New Discs
When a newly purchased disc is inserted into the changer magazine, the
disc may fail to play after initial loading. This is caused by small bumps
around the center hole and the outside of the disc, which prevent stable
loading into the correct position. To remove the bumps, rub the inside
edge of the hole and the outside edge with a ball point pen or other such
instrument, then insert the disc again.
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TURNING POWER ON AND OFF
(1) Press the (POWER) button to turn on the unit.
NOTE: The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except
the eject and (TITLE) button.
The volume level gradually increases to the previous level you were
listening to before the unit was turned off. Press the (POWER) button
again to turn off the unit.
ADJUSTING VOLUME/BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE
(1) Press the (Audio Control) knob repeatedly to choose the desired
mode.
Each press changes the modes as follows:
VOL / BAS / TRE / FAD / BAL
Note: If the (Audio Control) knob is not rotated within 5 seconds
after selecting the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, or FADER mode,
the unit automatically returns to the VOLUME mode.
(2) Rotate the (Audio Control) knob until the desired sound is obtained in
each mode.
Note: The settings of the Bass and Treble will be individually
memorized for each Mode (FM/AM and CD) until the setting is
changed. Depending on the connected devices some functions and
display indications do not work.
AUDIO MUTE FUNCTION
Activating this function will instantly lower the volume level by 20 dB.
(1) Press the (MUTE) button to activate the MUTE mode. The audio
level will decrease by about 20 dB. Pressing the (MUTE) button
again will bring the audio back to its previous level.
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DISPLAYING TIME
(1) Press the (TITLE/CLOCK) button repeatedly until the clock time is
displayed. Each press changes the modes as follows:
Clock Priority Mode / Station Title mode or CD Title mode / Normal
Mode
Note: Selecting any tuner or CD function while in the clock priority
mode will interrupt the time display momentarily. The function
selected will be displayed for about 5 seconds before the time returns
to the display.
SETTING TIME
(1) Press and hold the (TITLE) button for at least 3 seconds while the
time is displayed until the time indication blinks.
(2) Rotate the (Audio/Control) knob to adjust the hours while the time
indication is blinking.
(3) When the hours has been adjusted, press the (Audio Control) knob.
(4) Rotate the (Audio Control) knob to adjust the minutes while the time
indication is blinking. The time is automatically set 5 seconds after
the minute adjustment. The time can also be manually set by pressing
the (Audio Control) knob.
Automatic Memory of Station Presets
(1) Press the (SOURCE) button to select radio mode
(2) Press the (BAND) button until the desired radio band is displayed
(3) Press and hold the (TUNE) button for at least 3 seconds. The
frequency on the display continues to change while the automatic
memory is in process. The tuner will automatically seek and store 6
strong stations in the selected band onto the 1 – 6 buttons in order of
signal strength.
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MANUAL TUNING
(1) Press the (MODE) button until a radio frequency appears in the
display.
(2) Press the (BAND) button repeatedly until the desired radio band is
displayed. Each press changes the band:
F1 / F2 / AM
(3) Press the (TUNE) button to illuminate the DX and SEEK indicators
in the display. With the DX (Distance) mode activated, both strong
and weak stations will be tuned in the Auto-Seek operation. Press
again to return to the local mode. The DX indicator will turn off and
the SEEK indicator will remain illuminated. Now, only strong
stations will be tuned.
(4) Press the (DOWN or UP) button to automatically seek a station
downward or upward respectively. The unit will stop at the next
station it finds. Press the same button again to seek next station
Down or Up.
MANUAL STORING OF STATION PRESETS
(1) Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio station you wish to
store in the preset memory.
(2) Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) for at 2
seconds until the station frequency on the display blinks.
(3) Press the preset button into which you wish to store the station while
the frequency display is blinking (within 5 seconds). The display
stops blinking once the station has been memorized. The display
shows the band preset Number.
(4) Repeat the procedure to store up to 5 other stations onto the same
band. To use this procedure for other bands, simply select the band
desired and repeat the procedure.
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MANUAL STORING OF STATION PRESETS (Continued)
A total of 24 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2, AM and D.A.P).
Note: If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a
station, the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new
station.
STORING INTO DIRECT ACCESS PRESET (D.A.P) BAND
A combination of radio stations in any band (up to 6 stations) can be
manually preset into the D.A.P. band.
(1) Press the (F-KEY) button.
(2) Press the (1) button until the D.A.P. indicator appears.
Press the (BAND) button to select FM or AM.
The selected band will be displayed. To memorize stations onto the
D.A.P. band, follow the steps for the automatic or Manual Storing of
Station Presets section above.
Note: This function can be used together with the Automatic
Memory Preset.
To cancel the D.A.P. mode, press the (1) button. The D.A.P.
indicator will turn off.
(3) Press the (F-KEY) button to activate the normal mode.
Note: Setting should be performed within 5 seconds after the (F-
KEY) button is pressed. The unit will automatically return to the
normal mode 5 seconds after pressing the (F-KEY) button.
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TUNING TO PRESET STATIONS
(1) Press the (MODE) button to select the radio mode.
(2) Press the (BAND) button repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed. To select the D.A.P. band, press the (1) button until the
D.A.P. indicator appears in the display.
(3) Press the station preset button that has your desired radio station in
memory. The display shows the band, preset number with a triangle
and frequency of the station selected.
MONO/STEREO SWITCHING
(1) Press the (F-KEY) button.
(2) “ST” indicator appears when a stereo FM station is tuned in.
Press the (MONO) button to switch from stereo to monaural FM
reception. This will help in reducing the noise of weak FM Stereo
broadcasts. In the monaural mode, the MO indicator appears. Press
the (MONO) button again to return to the stereo mode.
(2) Press the (F-KEY) button to activate the normal mode. The lamp on
the button will illuminate.
Note: Setting should be performed within 5 seconds after the (FKEY) button is pressed. The unit will automatically return to the
normal mode 5 seconds after pressing the (F-KEY) button.
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DISPLAYING STATION TITLES
(1) If a title has been entered for the selected station, it can be displayed
in place of the frequency. The display will toggle between the
frequency and title displays with each press of the (TITLE) button.
FM1 1 90.1
FM1 1 12:58
FM1 1------------ (Title not entered)
FM1 1 DISCO (Title entered)
TITLING STATIONS
(1) Tune in a station to be titled.
(2) Press the (TITLE) button twice (once if you are already in the Clock
Priority mode) to select the preset station titling mode. “------------“will flash in the display.
(3) Press and hold the (TITLE) button for at least 3 seconds. The first
digit will blink.
(4) Rotate the (Audio Control) knob to select the desired
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming (“A” for example).
(5) Press the (Audio Control) button to store the first character. The first
character will stop blinking and the display will automatically
advance to the next character. When that character begins to blink,
you may choose the next letter or symbol of your title.
(6) Repeat the steps 4 and 5 above to complete the titling. All 8
character positions should be filled. Use spaces where characters are
not needed (for example at the end of a 5 character title, use 3 spaces
to complete the title).
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TITLING STATIONS (Continued)
(7) After the last (8th) character has been entered, the title will be
automatically store.
Notes:
When you want to erase a title, enter the T symbol into all spaces.
When the title memory is used up, the display shows “FULL
DATA.” Storing new station titles. After the “FULL DATA”
message has been displayed, causes previously stored titles to be
erased. The new station titles will replace the old title beginning with
the first one created. A total of 24 titles for AM and FM stations may
be entered. If the battery lead is disconnected, the memorized titles
will be erased.
SEARCHING FOR TITLED STATIONS (TITLE SEARCH MENU)
(1) Press and hold the (BAND) button for at least 2 seconds while the
station title is displayed. The titled station in memory blinks in the
display.
(2) Press the (Down or Up) button to select the desired station title.
(3) Press the (BAND) button to play the selected station. The unit will
automatically search for the station and will play that station.
INSERTING/EJECTING DISC
(1) Insert a CD half way into the slot with the label side facing up. The
player automatically draws the disc into the disc compartment. The
Disc indicator in the display appears to show that a disc is loaded.
Note: three-inch (8cm) CD’s can be used.
(2) Press the (EJECT) button when you want to eject the CD.
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INSERTING/EJECTING DISC (continued)
Note: If the CD is not removed for several seconds after it has been
ejected, the player automatically draws the CD into the compartment
to protect the CD.
NORMAL PLAY AND PAUSE
(1) Insert a CD. The CD player begins to playback from the first track on
the disc. The display shows the track number and elapsed time of the
track being played. When the last track is played back the player
returns to the first track and begins playback from that point. If a CD
is already loaded in the CD player, press the (MODE) button to select
the CD mode.
(2) Press the (PLAY/PAUSE) button to temporarily stop CD playback.
To resume playback, press the
(PLAY/PAUSE) button again.
MUSIC SENSOR (SKIP)
(1) Momentarily press the (DOWN) button once during CD play to
return to the beginning of the current track. If you wish to access a
track further back, repeatedly press until you reach the desired track.
Press the (UP) button once to advance to the beginning of the next
track. If you wish to access a track further ahead, press repeatedly
until the desired track is reached.
Note: The music sensor feature is functional in the play or pause
mode.
FAST FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(1) Press and hold the (DOWN or UP) button to quickly move backward
or forward until you reach the desired section of the track.
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REPEAT PLAY
(1) Press the (REPEAT) button to play back repeatedly the track being
played. The “REPEAT” indicator appears and the track will be
played repeatedly.
REPEAT / REPEAT ALL / OFF
Press the (REPEAT) button again and select OFF to deactivate the
repeat play.
Note: If a CD Shuttle is connected and the REPEAT ALL mode is
selected, the unit Repeatedly plays back all tracks on the disc
selected.
Notes:
In case a 6-disc CD Shuttle is connected:
Press the (F-KEY) button and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
In case a 12-disc CD Shuttle is connected:
Press the (F-KEY) button twice and go to step 1 with 5 seconds.
MIX (RANDOM PLAY)
(1) Press the (MIX) button in the play or pause mode. The MIX
indicator will illuminate and the tracks on the disk will be played
back in a random sequence. After all the tracks on the disc have been
played back once, the player will begin a new random sequence play
until the MIX mode is cancelled.
To cancel MIX play, press the (MIX) button again to turn off the
MIX
Note: If a CD Shuttle equipped with the ALL M.I.X function is
connected, ALL M.I.X will also be selectable. In this mode, the
tracks on all the CD’s in the current magazine will be included in the
random playback sequence.
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MIX (RANDOM PLAY) Continued
MIX / ALL MIX / (off)
Notes:
In case a 6-disc CD Shuttle is connected:
Press the (F-KEY) button and go to the step 1 with 5 seconds.
In case a 12-Disc CD Shuttle is connected:
Press the (F-KEY) button twice and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
SCANNING PROGRAMS
(1) Press the (SCAN) button to activate the Scan Mode. The first 10
seconds of each track will be played back in succession. To stop
scanning, press the (SCAN) button to deactivate the Scan Mode.
Notes:
In case a 6-disc CD Shuttle is connected:
Press the (F-KEY) button and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
In case a 12-disc CD Shuttle is connected:
Press the (F-KEY) button twice and go to step 1 within 5 seconds.
DISPLAYING CD TITLES
(1) After a title has been entered for a CD, it can be displayed by pressing
the (TITLE) button. The display will toggle between Normal, Clock
and CD Title with each press of the (TITLE) button (see example
below). (Refer to page -----to title the disc.)
T08 11’03 NORMAL mode
T08 12:58 CLOCK PRIORITY Mode
--------------- CD TITLE Mode (Title not entered)
DISCO CD TITLE Mode (Title entered)
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TITLING DISCS
(1) Press the (TITLE) button to display the disc title.
(2) Press and hold the (TITLE) button for a least 3 seconds. The first
digit will blink.
(3) Rotate the (Audio Control) knob to select the desired
letter/numeral/symbol available for naming. (“A” for example).
(4) Press the (Audio Control) button to store the first character. The first
character will stop blinking and the display will automatically
advance to the next character. When that character begins to blink,
you may choose the next letter or symbol of your title.
(5) Repeat the steps 3 and 4 above to complete the titling. Pressing the
(Audio Control) knob after entering the eighth character,
automatically stores the title into memory.
When entering a title of less than 8 characters (for example, 3
character title): After entering 3 characters to complete your title, the
4th character space will be blinking. Go to step 6 to complete the title.
(6) Press and hold the (TITLE) button for at least 3 seconds to record the
title.
Notes: The memory capacity for the disc titles is 18. If you try to
store beyond the limit, the display will show “FULL DATA.” At this
point, no more titles can be stored. When you want to erase a title,
enter the “T “ symbol into all spaces. The CD Shuttle title length or
memory capacity varies depending upon the model being used. The
CD titles stored in memory will be erased if the cable to the CD
Shuttle (if installed) is disconnected.
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ERASING DISC TITLE
(1) Press the (TITLE) button to select the disc titling mode. Then, press
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
(2) Press and hold the (MODE) button for at least 3 seconds to activate
the title scanning mode. The title in the display will blink.
(2) Press the (DOWN or UP) button repeatedly until the disc title you
want to erase is displayed.
(3) Press and hold the (MODE) button for at least 3 seconds to erase the
disc title displayed.
(4) Press and hold the (TITLE) button for at least 3 seconds to cancel the
disc title erasing mode.
CONTROLLING CD SHUTTLE (OPTIONAL)
An optional 6 or 12-disc CD Shuttle may be connected to the AICD II.
(1) Press the (MODE) button to activate the CHANGER mode. The
display shows the “Shuttle,” disc number and track number.
Note: the (MODE) indicator varies depending on the connected
(MODE).
(2) Press the Disc Select buttons corresponding to one of the discs loaded
in the CD Shuttle. The selected disc number appears in the display
and CD playback starts.
Note: After selecting the desired disc, you can operate in the same
way as for the AICD II.
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CONTROLLING CD SHUTTLE (OPTIONAL) continued
When a 12-disc CD Shuttle is connected:
To select discs numbered from 1 to 6, the procedure is the same as for
the 6-disc CD Shuttle. To select discs numbered from 7 to 12, first
press the (F-KEY) button. This changes the “D” indicator to “d”.
Then press the desired Preset button. With the (F-KEY) button
activated, the Preset buttons 1 to 6 will represent discs 7 to 12
respectively.
SEARCHING FOR TITLED DISCS
You can search for CD’s with their titles if they are titled.
(1) Press and hold the (BAND) button for at least 2 seconds while a CD
title is displayed. The title blinks in the display.
(2) Press the (DOWN and UP) button to select the desired disc title,
(3) Press the (BAND) button to play the selected disc. The unit will
automatically search for the disc and play that disc.
MULTI-CHANGER SELECTION
(1) Press the (MODE) button to activate the CD Shuttle.
(2) Press the (BAND) button to activate the CD Shuttle Selection mode.
(3) The CD Shuttle Selection mode remains active for 3 seconds after
Step 2 is performed. Press the (BAND) button until the desired CD
Shuttle indicator appears on the display.
Note: If the selected CD Shuttle is not connected, the display will
show “NO CHGRX”.
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In Case of Difficulty
No Sound.
• Volume level to low.
• Incorrect connections
• Volume/Balance/ controls are not set to the proper positions
No Function.
• Out of operating temperature range inside aircraft 50°C (120°F)
• Moister condensation in the CD Module.
Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about
one hour).
• No connection of Battery Lead.
• No connection of Power or Ground Lead.
No Play
• The unit is set to the Pause mode
Music skips excessively
• The CD Shuttle has not been mounted securely.
• The disc is scratched or damaged.
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Specifications
Power Source 12-30 VDC
Ground System Negative
Current Draw 14 Volt System Continuous 650 ma
Keep Alive 10 ma
28 Volt System Continuous 400 ma
Keep Alive 10 ma
Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz
Oversampling 8 Times
Frequency Response 5 – 20,000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion .008% at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 105 dBA
Output Head Phone 4.5v Max
Dimensions (H x W x D) 2” x 6.25” x 9.25”
Weight 3 lbs. 5 oz
Tuner Section
FM Tuning Range 87.7 – 107.9MHz
AM Tuning Range 530 – 1,710 kHZ
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Avionics Innovations warrants the AI-Shuttle System against material or
manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of
installation. Avionics Innovations will, upon receipt of the failed unit,
repair or replace the unit at our discretion. Avionics Innovations will pay
UPS Ground shipping charges for warranty returned items. Charges for
express shipment will be the responsibility of the sender. This warranty
will be void if the unit has been tampered with or opened by unauthorized
personnel. To validate warranty you must return:
1) Mail the enclosed warranty registration form to Avionics Innovations
with the following information:
1. Date of installation
2. Model and S/N of unit
3. Model and make of aircraft
4. Registration number
5. Owners name and address
6. Name of installing agency
7. Send to: Avionics Innovations
2450 Montecito Road
Ramona, Ca. 92065
(760) 788-2602 (760) 789-7098 Fax
2) A copy of the FAA form # 337 to validate the installation.
The warranty will not be valid if either one or both of these documents is
not submitted to Avionics Innovations.
This warranty is not transferable. Any implied warranties expire at the
expiration date of this warranty. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty
does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper or unreasonable
use or maintenance as determined by us. This warranty is void if there is
any attempt to disassemble this product without factory authorization.
During the warranty period, the unit must be returned to Avionics
Innovations and, at own option, will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
IMPORTANT: Any labor charges associated with the removal of
product or related trouble shooting by any firm other than Avionics
Innovations will not be covered.
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