Flight Sounds FUSION-GA Manual de usuario

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User Manual for Flight Sounds Products:

●FUSION-GA / 1A~1B

●FUSION-HM / 1A~1B

2022-12-11

www.flightsounds.com

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1. Contents

1. Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Important Information..................................................................................................................... 3

3. Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4

3.1. Description 4

3.2. Requirements 4

3.3. Product Items Supplied 4

3.4. Key Features and Specifications 5

3.5. Product Version 6

4. Set-up Guide.................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1. Operating Set-Up — Windows 11 7

4.1.1. Basic Setup 7

4.1.2. Volume and Mute Settings 9

5. Operating Set-Up — macOS 13.0.................................................................................................... 12

5.1. Basic Setup 12

5.2. Volume and Mute Settings 14

6. Peripherals: Cables, Connectors, Controls, Switches Preparation.................................................... 15

7. Peripherals: Wiring and Testing...................................................................................................... 20

7.1. Wiring Diagram 20

7.2. Wiring Instructions 21

7.3. Testing Instructions 24

8. Peripherals: Installation................................................................................................................. 25

8.1. Cut-out: Audio connector 25

8.2. Cut-out: Control Potentiometers 25

8.3. Cut-out: Switch / LED 26

8.4. Potentiometer Dimensions 26

8.5. Installation 27

9. Rear Panel – Cable Connections ..................................................................................................... 29

10. Rear Panel – Settings ..................................................................................................................... 33

11. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 36

12. Technical Support and Contact Info................................................................................................ 37

12.1. Limited Warranty 37

12.2. Terms and Conditions of Service 37

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2. Important Information

Thank you for purchasing the Flight Sounds FUSION product (“Product”). Please take a moment to read

through this Important Information chapter before proceeding. Users should also refer to the Support and

Disclaimer Information chapter for detailed writings regarding warranty & support information and other

terms and conditions.

Cautions and basic care instructions

●Please be aware that the Product features an internal audio amplifier. This allows the computer audio

strength to be boosted to the levels required for driving ‘high-impedance’ Aviation Headsets. Users

should therefore not connect ‘low-impedance’ (ie: non-Aviation) headsets to the device as damage

could occur.

●Ensure that the computer volume is turned down before connecting the Aviation Headset.

●Users should bring the device’s volume up FUSION gradually until a comfortable audio volume has

been achieved. High audio volumes for prolonged periods can result in hearing loss.

●Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of this device.

●Stop operating the device immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

●Do not allow the device to come into contact with, or become immersed in water or other liquids.

●Do not store the device in humid or dusty environments.

●Avoid using, placing or storing the device in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures,

such as the dashboard or trunk of a car.

●Be careful not to subject the device to strong impacts.

●Avoid placing the device in environments where it may be subjected to strong electric and/or

magnetic fields.

●Clean the device with a soft, absorbent cloth. Do not use cleaning substances containing alcohol,

benzene, thinners or other flammable substances.

●Only use within the specified Operating Temperature of -15˚C to 70˚C.

●NB: It is advised to plug in Flight Sounds FUSION before launching any software programs you

intend to use it with.

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3. Product Overview

3.1. Description

Flight simulation will never be ‘as real as it gets’ unless it sounds and feel authentic. The Flight Sounds

FUSION product helps to achieve this goal by bringing flight simulation audio into the 21st century.

Pilots, gamers or any aviation enthusiast can now use their aviation headsets with any computer via

USB.

Flight Sounds FUSION is designed to be integrated seamlessly into flight simulator cockpits. The

product is as easy to use as possible – no additional software, no batteries and no external power

sources. Simply connect the USB cable to your computer and wire the audio connectors and various

controls to your location of choice in the cockpit!

3.2. Requirements

Users will need to supply the following items to use the Product:

●An Aviation Headset with either:

- PJ-068 & PJ-055B connectors – General Aviation (-GA) version

- U-174/U connector – Helicopter/Military (-HM) version

●A computer with an available USB port, running either:

- Mac or Windows operating system.

●Potentiometers Knobs are not supplied:

oUsers can purchase Knobs from Flight Sounds or choose to purchase their own in a style

that is more suitable for their cockpit design.

3.3. Product Items Supplied

●x1 Flight Sounds FUSION

●x1 USB Cable

●x7 LINK Cable

●x4 LINK Splitter Cable

●x1 USB Volume control PCB

●x1 Power Switch PCB

●x2 Channel Volume control PCBs

●x2 Squelch control PCBs

●x2 Headphone connector PCBs [-GA Model]

●x2 Microphone connector PCBs [-GA Model]

●x2 U-174/U connector PCBs [-HM model]

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NB: No additional driver software is supplied with the product. The device has been designed for ‘plug

& play’ operation with Windows or Mac Operating Systems.

3.4. Key Features and Specifications

Features

●Ability to mount the audio connectors, power switch and volume controls (supplied) to your

location of choice in your cockpit for seamless integration.

●No soldering required if using the cables supplied.

●Volume and Squelch controls (supplied) on two separate channels

●Separate external audio volume control (for radio volume simulation)

●Electrical Power Switch with LED indicator

●Zero delay voice feedback (intercom) feature

●Aesthetic, robust, anodised aluminium enclosure

●Ability to connect to Device (eg: Smart Phone) for playback and recording

●Ability to connect to an external speaker

●Ability to connect to a DUAL or other DUALPROs/FUSIONS (via intercom link) to expand the

intercom channels

●Ability to connect to non-aviation headsets* (*Beta)

●Selectable Mono/Stereo setting

●Support for Push to Talk

- via Flight Sounds PTT Auxiliary Module (Sold separately), and/or

- via 3rd party game controllers

NB: In both instances PTT support requires the Flight Sounds PTT Mapper Software (Sold

separately)

- PTT settings for sidetone, intercom link, and computer audio

Technical Specifications:

●USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 compatible

●Plug and Play with Windows; macOS; Linux

●Uses standard General Aviation headset connectors (PJ-068 and PJ-055B)

●Supports headset impedances of 100 to 600 Ohms

●Supports Mono and Stereo Headsets

●Powers microphone bias (+12V) from USB port (no external power needed)

●Output frequency response (20Hz-20KHz)

●Product Weight: 758g (including all peripherals)

●Total Packaged Weight: 975g (including all peripherals)

●Size: 106mm(L), 166mm(W), 55mm(H)

●Total Packaged Size: 192mm(L), 147mm(W), 89mm(H)

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3.5. Product Version

●This User Manual applies only to Flight Sounds - FUSION model numbers “1A~1B” as indicated on

the Model number sticker on the Product (if included on the product)

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4. Set-up Guide

4.1. Operating Set-Up — Windows 11

This section reviews how to set up the Flight Sounds FUSION product for use with a computer equipped

with the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system.

Important: While the Flight Sounds FUSION may be compatible with older versions of Windows

– the setup steps and figures shown may differ.

4.1.1. Basic Setup

●Follow these steps to set up the Flight Sounds FUSION for use with Windows OS.

Step 1:

Connect one end of the USB cable (supplied) to the Flight Sounds FUSION and the other end to an

available USB port (or hub) on the computer. After the Flight Sounds FUSION is connected to the

computer, the standard Windows OS driver installs automatically to the computer. A custom driver

for the Flight Sounds FUSION is not required.

Step 2:

-Open the Control Panel (Windows Key→ Search “Control Panel”).

-From the Control Panel open Hardware and Sound Group → Manage Audio Devices.

Note: To shortcut this process for future:

- Go to control panel and open 'Small Icons' in the category list.

- Right click on 'Sound' icon and select 'Create a shortcut'

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Step 3:

Select the Playback tab and confirm the Flight Sounds - FUSION as the default playback device, as

shown in Figure 4.1 Sound - Playback Tab.

Figure 4.1 Sound - Playback Tab

Step 4:

Select the Recording tab and confirm the Flight Sounds - FUSION as the default recording device,

as shown in Figure 4.2 Sound - Recording Tab.

Figure 4.2 Sound - Recording Tab

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4.1.2. Volume and Mute Settings

Follow these steps to configure the computer volume settings for headphones, microphone, and the

recording options.

To set the headphone volume:

Step 1: Open the Sound options from the Control Panel (Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound

→ Sound)1.

Step 2: (i) Select the Playback tab and (ii) open the Headphone properties of the “Flight Sounds -

FUSION” and (iii) select Levels tab, as shown in Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab.

Step 3: Set the output volume, mute, and the balance for headphones from 0 to 100.

It is advised that (For Flight Sounds FUSION) to set the Computer Volume to 100 (or close to)

Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab

To set the microphone sidetone:

There is no need to set the sidetone on the computer settings, as the Device provides

Sidetone in hardware.

1Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

Set the headphone output

volume, mute and balance

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To set the record volume:

Step 1: Open the Sound options from the Control Panel (Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound

→ Sound)2.

Step 2: Open the microphone properties of the “Flight Sounds - FUSION” from the Sound options and

select Levels tab, as shown in Figure 4.4 Microphone Properties - Levels Tab.

Step 3: Set the microphone volume and the recording mute level from 0 to 100.

After this process is complete, the system volume setting for each component is maintained even if

Flight Sounds FUSION is plugged in/out.

Figure 4.4 Microphone Properties - Levels Tab

2Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

Set the microphone volume and

mute for recording

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