Avionics Innovations AM-FM Receiver P-N User Manual

Avionics Innovations

AI-AM/FM Receiver Operation And Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Title Page

Table of Contents-------------------------------------------------------------------------1
General Information----------------------------------------------------------------------2
Operation of Controls--------------------------------------------------------------------3 - 5
Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Warranty Information--------------------------------------------------------------------7
Warranty Registration-------------------------------------------------------------------8
Installation Instructions-----------------------------------------------------------------9
Installation Schematic-------------------------------------------------------------------10
Quick reference for basic operation---------------------------------------------------11

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General Information

The purpose of this AI-AM/FM Receiver Operation and Installation Manual is to provide
information to ensure proper installation and operation of this product.

This product has been tested and is “FAA-PMA” approved. It is the responsability 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 AI-AM/FM Receiver

Exercise extreme care when unpacking the AI-AM/FM Receiver. 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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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

ALL BUTTON NAMES ARE IN BOLD TYPE

1. FM BAND BUTTON
(RADIO ON / BAND SELECT)
This button functions as a POWER switch for the radio and also as radio frequency band select switch.

Press BAND button to turn on the radio, during radio operation, press BAND button once or repeatedly to change bands
(FM1/FM2/FM3).

2.  and + AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL BUTTONS
These  and + buttons normally function as the Volume control. Also used for adjusting the Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader

audio levels, after selecting mode with SEL button. If no adjustment is made within 5 seconds after mode is displayed, it reverts to
"VOLUME". (also see item re: SEL button).

VOLUME: Press the + button to increase, or - to decrease sound level.
BASS: While "BAS" is being displayed, press the + button to increase, or press  to decrease the bass level.
TREBLE: While "TRE" is being displayed, press the + button to increase, or press  to decrease level. BALANCE: While
"BAL" is being displayed, press the + or  button to level balance of speakers left to right.
FADER: While "FAD" is being displayed, press the + or  button to select center or rear audio position, front option not

available.

3. POWER OFF BUTTON
Press this button to turn the power OFF. To turn on the power to the radio, press BAND button .

4. SEL (AUDIO ADJUST MODE) BUTTON
Press SEL button to select Volume / Bass / Treble / Balance / Fader adjustment mode. Each time button is pressed, accessed
selection is displayed.

While selection is being displayed, press (within 5 seconds) either - or + buttons to adjust level as desired ).
Note: "VOLUME" is the priority mode which overrides SEL button, allowing control over sound level at any time without having

to enter SEL. Also, note that although not displayed, 5 seconds after the last selection or adjustment is made, mode reverts to
"VOLUME".

5. STATION PRESET BUTTONS (1-6)
These buttons have a dual function, depending on how long they are held in the depressed position Use these buttons to memorize
or recall up to 18 FM selections.

SETTING PRESET SELECTIONS

1.Select desired band FM1/FM2/FM3 with the BAND select button.

2. Tune in desired radio station with < SEEK or SEEK > buttons or TUNE ∧∧ and TUNE ∨∨ buttons.

audio resumes, and preset number appears on display, station has been entered in the memory.

RECALLING PRESET STATIONS
Press desired button number momentarily (for less than 2 seconds) Selection number appears on display.

3.Press and HOLD one of the PRESET buttons 1-6 for at least 3 seconds. Audio is muted momentarily - when

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining PRESET buttons.

5. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 for each band, to memorize a total of 15 stations.

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