LightSPEED Zulu Helicopter Headset with Single LEMO Connector

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Ready for a flight like never before wearing a full size headset you can forget you have on? Don't believe it's possible? Check out the Zulu headset by LightSPEED! Named after “Zulu time” (the universal time used to avoid confusion when flying between time zones based on a 24-hour clock), the Zulu headset is by far the quietest, lightest, and most comfortable headset that LightSPEED has ever made. Incorporating advanced audiophile technology never before available on any type of headset or headphone, Zulu has Bluetooth® compatibility for cordless cell phone access as well as a host of other pioneering features. Read on…

KICK IT UP A NOTCH! Trade in Your Old LightSpeed Headset for a Zulu! The LightSpeed trade-up rebate program goes as follows: Since 1999 whenever LightSpeed has come out with a new headset, they have offered customers a way to trade-up to the newest model. This is one of the ways of achieving their goal of Lifetime Customer. LightSpeed knows that you, the customer, likes knowing that when you spend your hard-earned money on a Lightspeed headset, if they come out with a new model or an innovative feature, you have the chance to trade up to that model or feature. In the past this program was only available through LightSpeed. Now they are offering a convenient program that you can do through SkyGeek. The rebate program works like this: Buy a new Zulu from SkyGeek, an authorized LightSpeed dealer Download and print the ZULU rebate form from the SkyGeek website - link is below. Fill out the rebate form and mail it along with a copy of proof of purchase, (your Zulu receipt from SkyGeek), and your previous model headset to LightSpeed. LightSpeed then mails you your rebate You mail in your own old headset to LightSpeed. If you have any questions about anything please do not hesitate to contact us here at Sales@SkyGeek.com. …click here for Zulu Headset Rebate Form

Getting Started With a Headset Was Never So Easy The User Guide for the Zulu makes it really easy to get flying FAST instead of having to sit and read for hours before you get to try your new "toy" out! …click here for LightSPEED ZULU user guide… Reading it now while you're waiting for the Zulu to arrive will familiarize you with all its features and allow you to have a great time "getting to know" one another. Better warn your wife that she will be second fiddle 'till the newness wears off! SkyGeek does recommend that if you're going to sleep with the headset that you at least fold it up first and have the respect for your significant other to sneak it under your pillow, ok? Here are some quick facts about the Zulu: NAME: Taken from “Zulu time,” the pilot term for Greenwich Mean Time. NOISE REDUCTION: The best combination of Active and Passive in the market. MATERIALS: Made from metal and composite plastics. Magnesium Ear cups are half the thickness of typical plastic cups yet provide a better rigid barrier for attenuation. Ear cups have heat sensitive foam covered in soft leather. HEADBAND: Removable, vented headpad for comfortable weight distribution. Thin, flexible, formable spring steel band design produces 40% lower side pressure on ear cups than on the 3G series. Calibrated magnesium sliders adjust ergonomically to accommodate larger heads with uniform pressure. WEIGHT: 13.9 ounces. BATTERIES: Requires 2 AA batteries. Estimated to last 40 hrs. STORAGE: Headset folds flat when not in use. BLUETOOTH COMPATIBLE: Wireless phone and music interface with controls is embedded into the battery box. COMM. PRIORITY MUTE: Circuitry gives priority to incoming radio calls, automatically muting the aux music source. AUDIO SYSTEM: Full wireless stereo interface with patented Front Row Center (FRC) audio circuitry. One wireless audio input and one wired. The Zulu FRC solves the problem of left/right channel isolation on stereo headphones. The processor closely matches the shadowing affect of the head for the “crossfeed” signal to the left (or right) ear. The signal is both amplitude and delay corrected to compensate for the increased distance the sound would travel. The results are extremely pleasing and akin to switching from mono to stereo. AUTO SHUT-OFF: Batteries shut off automatically (after 2 minutes) when headset is left unattended.

Just Can't Wait? Got Your Panties in a Twist? Here's What You Get in the Box! Open that stylish Zulu box & giggle, because you see the following: The ZULU ANR Headset! Microphone Windscreen 2 AA Batteries User Guide (this should be your old friend by now since we know you printed the one from the SkyGeek website and took it to the bathroom with you) Carrying Case and Detachable Shoulder Strap Cell Phone Cable with standard 2.5mm Connector Audio Device Cable Yank that puppy out of the box and get ready to fit it to your noggin! A proper fit is an important part of both comfort and ANR performance. Here's how to fit it! The Active Noise Reduction (ANR) feature requires a good seal around your ears and a symmetrical fit over your head. When properly fitted, the ear cups should completely cover your ears and the headband should rest lightly on top of your head. Taking the time to fit the Zulu correctly now can save you a lot of headaches later (pun intended). Fully extend both ear cup sliders. Put the headset on with the microphone and cable to your left. Pressing the top of the headband down onto your head, slide up each ear cup until it covers your entire ear without pinching any part of your ear under the seal. Make sure the two ear cup sliders are extended an equal amount. Position the microphone 1/8 inch from your mouth. The Zulu headset adjusts to fit most adults. If you have a small head or are using the headset for a child, contact Lightspeed for different headpads at (800)332-2421.

Things That Make You Go "Hmmm..." Lightspeed's Zulu will be the basis for a whole new line of products. It features magnesium earcups as well as a comfortable vented headpad and fold-flat storage. Weighing in at just over 13 ounces (not counting the battery case, cord, and headband), Zulu is lightweight enough for even that certain member of your family who is always complaining that their head is going to snap off 10 minutes into every 3-hour flight!

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Noise Reduction, NGT (Noise Gating Technology), and Bluetooth Compatibility Lightspeed's engineers started by analyzing how engine noise at different frequencies is experienced by the human ear. Then they attempted to cut out the most sound at the amplitudes perceived to be the most noisy. In the process of doing this they discovered that a 3dB cut at one frequency can actually make a bigger difference than a 10dB reduction at another. As a result, Zulu is noticeably quieter than any other model available for comparison. So quiet, in fact, that it's actually possible to appreciate high end audio performance while wearing it. Typical aircraft headset designs allow distortion around 1%. The distortion wearing the Zulu is one tenth of this amount. How did Lightspeed achieve this remarkable feat? The engineers incorporated audiophile components throughout, including gold contacts for all wire connections and high grade audio quality film capacitors. They also developed special Noise Gating Technology (NGT) to eliminate intercom noise. The headset has two independent auxiliary inputs, both capable of cell phone and stereo connectivity. One is wired and the other is Bluetooth compatible, allowing the user to listen wirelessly to music or talk on a cell phone. The switchover from music source to phone is seamless, with an incoming call automatically getting priority.

Magnesium Earcups? Traditional Lightspeed headsets have always been known for achieving optimum ANR performance through the use of noticeably deep-domed ear cups. One of the first clues that Zulu is different from the traditional Lightspeed profile is how shallow the ear cups are. Through the marvels of modern engineering the company's engineers have discovered a way to give the headset much better passive performance while making the ear cup significantly smaller than on previous models. This was accomplished by using magnesium in combination with specially tuned plastics in the ear cup. Magnesium, which is both stronger and lighter than plastic, reflects 10 times more airborne acoustic waves than traditional plastic ear cups. However, magnesium resonates sound if used by itself so the engineers created a design that incorporates both the sound reflecting properties of magnesium and the damping properties of plastics.

Remarkable Feats of Engineering = Phenomenal Audio Capabilities Not counting the headband, cord, and battery case, the Zulu weighs in at just over 13 ounces. The Zulu's headband features a core of thin, flexible spring steel which ensures an excellent fit (the Zulu has 40% lower side pressure than Lightspeed's 3G series headsets). No expense was spared for comfort with the Zulu featuring extra-wide earseals crafted from temperature sensitive foam and sporting luxuriously soft leather surrounds. You will agree that your head never had it so good on a flight! The headband features thoughtfully designed calibrated magnesium sliders which adjust ergonomically to the wearer's exact head size and provide uniform pressure which helps to reduce fatigue. The vented headpad evenly distributes the weight of the headset and can be removed. Lightspeed has used patented design features to fully conceal all wires, and the icing on the cake is that the Zulu folds completely flat for easy storage. "Our engineers didn't set out to make a headset that was just measurably quieter," says Mark Shepard, Vice President of Marketing for Lightspeed. "They set out to make a headset that is noticeably quieter. They want people to put them on and say 'Wow.'" Human ears hearing music through headphones perceive it differently from music played over speakers. With headphones being worn they way they are the right and left channels are totally isolated from each other and the result is that the brain is unable to create a true a 3D sound image. Lightspeed engineers solved this problem by electronically duplicating the sounds the left ear would hear from the right speaker and vice versa. By doing this someone listening to a commercial recording on the Zulu headset can have the experience of being in the optimal listening position. Lightspeed aptly calls this new technology Front Row Center (FRC). The Zulu FRC processor closely matches the shadowing effect of the head for the crossfeed signal to either ear. The signal is both amplitude and delay corrected to compensate for the increased distance the sound would travel. In short, the FRC technology incorporated into the Zulu solves the problem of left/right channel isolation on stereo headphones. The results are extremely pleasing and akin to switching from mono to stereo.

The Magic Wand. Well, Maybe Not Quite... Turning Zulu ON and OFF When you turn on Zulu, you turn on Active Noise Reduction (ANR) as well. To turn on press the power button once. To turn off, press and hold the power button. The headset power shuts off automatically 2 minutes after you remove it from your head. When power is supplied to Zulu and the batteries are strong, the power indicator LED flashes green. When the batteries are running low, the power LED flashes red. Using Front Row Center to Enhance Stereo The FRC button toggles on and off Front Row Center (FRC). Front Row Center gives you a theater-like listening experience, enhancing stereo sound reproduction so that the audio seems to come not just from your right and left, but from all around you, wrapping you in a blanket of sound. Using Auto MusicMute to Quiet Auxiliary Devices The bottom-most button on the Zulu Controller toggles on and off Auto MusicMute. When radio communications come in from the panel, Auto MusicMute decreases the volume of auxiliary devices by 80%. To test whether Auto MusicMute is enabled, simply talk into your headset microphone while playing music over a wired or Bluetooth auxiliary device. If Auto MusicMute is on, it will turn down your auxiliary music when you start to talk. Note: Auto MusicMute does not affect cell phone calls. Matching the Stereo/Mono Setting to Your Audio Panel For best results, Zulu's Stereo/Mono DIP switch setting should match the signal from your audio panel. If you are using a stereo audio panel, Zulu should be set to Stereo for best sound quality. If you are using a mono audio panel, Zulu should be set to Mono; otherwise, you will hear radio communications in only one ear. The Stereo/Mono DIP switch does not affect auxiliary devices, so you can enjoy auxiliary audio in both stereo and FRC regardless of how the DIP switch is set. Getting the Best Possible Performance To get the best possible performance from your Zulu headset: Make sure you have an excellent fit For a theater-like listening experience, press FRC to turn on Front Row Center For the best sound quality when listening to music or other audio entertainment, use an audio device that is plugged into the auxiliary input jack Make sure Zulu's Stereo/Mono DIP switch setting matches the signal from your audio panel If you need a little help hearing speech clearly during radio communications or phone calls, try using Treble boost. If you do not need the extra boost, keep this feature turned off for a more realistic sound. To prevent static noise during phone calls, keep cell phones at least 12 inches from the Zulu Controller and headset when making calls. (And DO NOT use your phone when you're not supposed to...) Using Auxiliary Devices You can use auxiliary devices such as music players and cell phones by connecting to Zulu's auxiliary input jack or by connecting wirelessly using Bluetooth. You get the best sound quality when you connect devices to Zulu's auxiliary input jack. To enhance stereo sound when listening to auxiliary audio devices, turn on Front Row Center. You can also use Zulu's Treble boost and Bass boost DIP switches to adjust the sound. Zulu's Stereo/Mono DIP switch setting does not affect auxiliary devices, so you can listen to auxiliary audio in both stereo and FRC even when Zulu is set to mono. When Auto MusicMute is on, Zulu automatically turns down auxiliary devices during radio communications. Connecting a Wired Device to the Auxiliary Input Jack To connect a music player or cell phone to Zulu's auxiliary input jack, use the appropriate supplied cable. Some cell phones use proprietary connectors and require an adapter or special cable. Call Lightspeed if you need help with your setup. To adjust the volume on a device connected to Zulu's auxiliary input jack, use the controls on the device itself. Using Wireless Devices with Zulu Before you can connect a wireless Bluetooth device for the first time, you must pair it with Zulu. This procedure is described below. Once you pair your Bluetooth device with Zulu, you can connect to it easily when Zulu's Bluetooth mode is turned on. Using a Bluetooth Device NOTE:Different manufacturers use different interfaces and names for the functions described here. See your Bluetooth device documentation for details as needed. Turning Bluetooth Mode ON and OFF To turn on Bluetooth mode: With Zulu turned on, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Zulu until you hear a long, high-pitched tone and the Bluetooth indicator LED flashes three quick blue pulses. To turn off Bluetooth mode: Press and hold Zulu's Bluetooth button for about 5 seconds until you hear a long, high-pitched tone and the Bluetooth indicator LED flashes two long red pulses. Connecting a Bluetooth Device For the First Time Before you can connect a Bluetooth device to Zulu for the first time, you must pair them. Use the steps below. To pair a Bluetooth device with Zulu: Make sure Zulu's Bluetooth mode is turned fully off. You should not see blue or red flashes from the Bluetooth LED, only green flashes from Zulu's power LED. See “Turning Bluetooth Mode” above. Once Bluetooth mode is off, press and hold the Bluetooth button for about 5 seconds, until the Bluetooth LED flashes alternating red and blue. This puts Zulu in pairing mode.

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