PS Engineering PAR200A Installation Manual - Manual (Page 31)

PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAR200A Audio Selector Panel, COM radio Controller and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-228-0200 Page 3-9 June 2014
3.10.1 Music Muting (9)
There are two SoftMute™ muting circuits. The front panel "Mute" button has four modes, and
controls the Mute function for music 1. Music 2 muting is controlled by an external switch, and
has two modes, mute on and mute off.
The SoftMute™ circuit will cut the music out whenever there is conversation on the radio, the
intercom, or both, depending on the “Mute” mode selected. When that conversation stops, the mu-
sic returns to the previous level comfortably, over a second or so.
The Music 1 mute mode functions are controlled through sequential pushes of the Mute button, and include
LED indication of the mode selected.
MUTE ON - music will mute with either intercom or radio – MUTE ON button is lit.
RADIO MUTE – Intercom will not mute music, radio will mute music. RAD LED indicator is on
INTERCOM MUTE - Radio will not mute music, intercom will mute music - MUTE ICS LED is ON.
MUTE OFF - “Karaoke” mode - music will not mute except during outgoing transmissions.- All Indica-
tors off.
♫ Music
Intercom Radio LED INDICATOR
Mute ON Muted Muted ON
Mute OFF ♫ ♫ None
Radio Mute ♫ Muted RAD
ICS Mute Muted ♫ ICS
The passenger’s intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit. If the passengers hear the radio, or talk on the in-
tercom, the music will mute. If the audio panel is in CREW mode, then the radio reception will not affect
the passenger music.
3.10.1.1 Music 2 Mute Control
Passengers also have a Karaoke Mode. If the passengers are listening to the music 2 input, their Karaoke
Mode is activated by an external switch. See § 2.7.2.1.
If the passengers are listening to the Music 1 input, their Karaoke Mode is controlled by the front panel
“Mute” button.
3.10.1.2 Liquid Crystal Display Control
The contrast on the LCD display has been factory set, but you can tweak by using a service adjustment lo-
cated inside of the unit. See
§ 2.9 for adjustment information.
PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAR200A Audio Selector Panel, COM radio Controller and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-228-0200 Page 3-9 June 2014
3.10.1 Music Muting (9)
There are two SoftMute™ muting circuits. The front panel "Mute" button has four modes, and
controls the Mute function for music 1. Music 2 muting is controlled by an external switch, and
has two modes, mute on and mute off.
The SoftMute™ circuit will cut the music out whenever there is conversation on the radio, the
intercom, or both, depending on the “Mute” mode selected. When that conversation stops, the mu-
sic returns to the previous level comfortably, over a second or so.
The Music 1 mute mode functions are controlled through sequential pushes of the Mute button, and include
LED indication of the mode selected.
MUTE ON - music will mute with either intercom or radio – MUTE ON button is lit.
RADIO MUTE – Intercom will not mute music, radio will mute music. RAD LED indicator is on
INTERCOM MUTE - Radio will not mute music, intercom will mute music - MUTE ICS LED is ON.
MUTE OFF - “Karaoke” mode - music will not mute except during outgoing transmissions.- All Indica-
tors off.
♫ Music
Intercom Radio LED INDICATOR
Mute ON Muted Muted ON
Mute OFF ♫ ♫ None
Radio Mute ♫ Muted RAD
ICS Mute Muted ♫ ICS
The passenger’s intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit. If the passengers hear the radio, or talk on the in-
tercom, the music will mute. If the audio panel is in CREW mode, then the radio reception will not affect
the passenger music.
3.10.1.1 Music 2 Mute Control
Passengers also have a Karaoke Mode. If the passengers are listening to the music 2 input, their Karaoke
Mode is activated by an external switch. See § 2.7.2.1.
If the passengers are listening to the Music 1 input, their Karaoke Mode is controlled by the front panel
“Mute” button.
3.10.1.2 Liquid Crystal Display Control
The contrast on the LCD display has been factory set, but you can tweak by using a service adjustment lo-
cated inside of the unit. See
§ 2.9 for adjustment information.
PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAR200A Audio Selector Panel, COM radio Controller and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-228-0200 Page 3-9 June 2014
3.10.1 Music Muting (9)
There are two SoftMute™ muting circuits. The front panel "Mute" button has four modes, and
controls the Mute function for music 1. Music 2 muting is controlled by an external switch, and
has two modes, mute on and mute off.
The SoftMute™ circuit will cut the music out whenever there is conversation on the radio, the
intercom, or both, depending on the “Mute” mode selected. When that conversation stops, the mu-
sic returns to the previous level comfortably, over a second or so.
The Music 1 mute mode functions are controlled through sequential pushes of the Mute button, and include
LED indication of the mode selected.
MUTE ON - music will mute with either intercom or radio – MUTE ON button is lit.
RADIO MUTE – Intercom will not mute music, radio will mute music. RAD LED indicator is on
INTERCOM MUTE - Radio will not mute music, intercom will mute music - MUTE ICS LED is ON.
MUTE OFF - “Karaoke” mode - music will not mute except during outgoing transmissions.- All Indica-
tors off.
♫ Music
Intercom Radio LED INDICATOR
Mute ON Muted Muted ON
Mute OFF ♫ ♫ None
Radio Mute ♫ Muted RAD
ICS Mute Muted ♫ ICS
The passenger’s intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit. If the passengers hear the radio, or talk on the in-
tercom, the music will mute. If the audio panel is in CREW mode, then the radio reception will not affect
the passenger music.
3.10.1.1 Music 2 Mute Control
Passengers also have a Karaoke Mode. If the passengers are listening to the music 2 input, their Karaoke
Mode is activated by an external switch. See § 2.7.2.1.
If the passengers are listening to the Music 1 input, their Karaoke Mode is controlled by the front panel
“Mute” button.
3.10.1.2 Liquid Crystal Display Control
The contrast on the LCD display has been factory set, but you can tweak by using a service adjustment lo-
cated inside of the unit. See
§ 2.9 for adjustment information.