General Communications/Aural Protective System III (GenCAPS III) Headsets

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1 General Communications/Aural Protective System III (GenCAPS III) Headsets Operation and Care Instructions 2007 Gentex Corporation

2 Contents Features Headset Components Installing the Batteries Donning the Headset Operating the Control Buttons Operating the PTT Switch Headset Functions Cleaning and Care Parts List Optional Adapters (for Use with Coiled Upper Cord)

3 Features The General Communications/Aural Protective System III(GenCAPS III) headset helps to protect the wearer from hearing loss. It can be donned and doffed while a helmet is worn. The headset provides the following: One size; easy to fit to the head Flex-boom microphone; split-signal earphones; two upper cord styles Electronic hearing of ambient sounds with volume control Amplifies low-level noise and limits ambient sounds to a maximum of 82 db(a). (The signal is also automatically reduced when a signal comes in through the radio line.) Automatic shutoff to save battery life Compatible with a variety of helmets including the Gentex Tactical Ballistic Helmet (TBH), Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), Marine Lightweight Helmet (LWH), Special Operations Headset Adaptable Helmet (SOHAH), Personnel Protective Armor System Ground Troops (PASGT), and others The GenCAPS III headset (Figure 1) has either a coiled upper cord or an upper cord with a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. The headset with the coiled upper cord is dual radio-compatible and is available with the following microphone styles:* Part number 07D : 150-ohm flex boom microphone Part number 07D : 5-ohm flex boom microphone The headset with the PTT-switch upper cord has a 150-ohm flex boom microphone and is compatible with various intercom systems as follows: Part number 07D : compatible with VIS (VIC-3) Part number 07D : compatible with LVIS Part number 07D : compatible with VIC-1 and VIC-2 This booklet describes the donning, operation, and care of the GenCAPS headset. * NOTE: The coiled upper cord requires a lower cord with a PTT switch and appropriate radio connector or intercom adapter. See Page 7 for more information. Upper cord, coiled Upper cord with PTT switch Figure 1. GenCAPS III Headsets 1

4 Headset Components The headset (Figure 2) consists of the following components. 1 Left Earcup (Contains 220-ohm earphone) 2 Right Earcup (Contains 220-ohm earphone) 3 Upper Cord, Coiled 4 Upper Cord with PTT Switch 5 Microphone Assembly 6 Battery Compartment (Holds AA-size battery) 7 Headband Straps 8 Talk-Through Microphones 9 Earseals 10 Talk-through Activation and Volume Buttons DETAIL Figure 2. GenCAPS III Headset Components 2

5 Installing the Batteries CAUTION Do not install or change the batteries with the power on. Battery compartment (both sides of headset) 1. Referring to Figure 3, remove the cover from the battery compartment on one side of the headset. 2. Place a AA-size battery into the compartment, checking for correct polarity. 3. Replace the cover securely on the battery compartment. 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for the battery compartment on the other side of the headset. Donning the Headset Referring to Figure 4, do the following: 1. Don the helmet. 2. Fasten and adjust the helmet chin strap for a snug, secure fit. 3. Grasp the headset earcups. From behind the head, position the earcups over the ears, flexing the headset just enough to clear the head. 4. Fasten the headset headband straps at the top of the helmet for snug fit. 5. Adjust the microphone to the appropriate position. Figure 3. Location of Battery Compartment Earcup (both sides of headset) Helmet Microphone Chin strap Headband straps Figure 4. Donning Headset (Shown with SOHAH Helmet) 3

6 Operating the Control Buttons 1. To turn the headset talk-through circuit on or off, press and release both buttons (Figure 5) at the same time. You will hear a beep in the earphones. Forward button Rear button 2. To increase volume, press the forward button. 3. To decrease volume, press the rear button. Figure 5. Headset Control Buttons Operating the PTT Switch If your headset has a PTT switch, refer to Figure 6 and operate the switch as follows: Forward position (momentary): Radio Center position: Listen Rear position (lock): Intercom Radio Listen Intercom Figure 6. PTT Switch Positions 4

7 Headset Functions The most recent volume settings are saved when the headset is shut off. The headset shuts off automatically after two hours if no functions are activated. The headset beeps twice to indicate that it will switch off after one minute if no functions are activated. The headset beeps three times every 30 seconds for five minutes when the battery power is low. Then the headset will shut off automatically. The batteries last approximately 250 hours. Cleaning and Care Clean the headset with a clean cloth dampened with a warm soap-and-water solution. Do not immerse the headset in water. Inspect the earseals regularly to ensure that they have no cracks, which can lead to sound leakage. Do not store the headset in an area prone to excessive heat (for example, near a windshield or a window). Remove the batteries before you store the headset. 5

8 Parts List Below is a parts list for the GenCAPS III Headset. Labels in Figure 7 correspond to items in the parts list. For more information, contact Gentex Corporation, P.O. Box 315, Carbondale, PA, 18407, phone (570) , fax (570) , or visit our web site at Microphone Upper cord, coiled (Use with adapters on Page 7.) Upper cord, VIS (VIC-3), LVIS, or VIC-1/VIC-2 Figure 7. GenCAPS Headset GenCAPS Headset, Coiled Upper Cord 07D GenCAPS Headset, Coiled Upper Cord 07D GenCAPS Headset, VIS (VIC-3) Upper Cord, 07D GenCAPS Headset, LVIS Upper Cord 07D GenCAPS Headset, VIC-1/VIC-2 Upper Cord 07D Flex Boom Microphone, 150-ohm 02B Flex Boom Microphone, 5-ohm 02B Flex Boom Microphone, 150-ohm 02B Flex Boom Microphone, 150-ohm 02B Flex Boom Microphone, 150-ohm 02B Upper Cord, Coiled 04C Upper Cord, Coiled 04C Upper Cord, VIS 06B Upper Cord, LVIS 06B Upper Cord, VIC-1/VIC-2 06B Instruction Booklet TP0329 Instruction Booklet TP0329 Instruction Booklet TP0329 Instruction Booklet TP0329 Instruction Booklet TP0329 6

9 Optional Adapters (for Use with Coiled Upper Cord) Figure 8 shows typical optional adapters that can be used with the GenCAPS headset with the coiled upper cord. Other adapters (not shown) are also available for use with radios such as SABER and others. Contact Gentex Corporation for more information. Figure 8. Adapters 7

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