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What the passive headphones do not do, is reduce or eliminate is the noise picked up by the headsets micro-
phone and heard when the intercoms audio path is open. This where  the ENRI function comes into action, 
eliminating or reducing the background noise heard by the headsets microphone. 
 
NOTE:  for best results, it is necessary to speak close to the headsets microphone. 
 

ANR Headsets 

 ANR Headsets provide additional noise reduction at the headset’s ear cups but some back-

ground audio from the headsets microphone can still be heard. ANR headsets used in conjunction with the 
ITC-404SP ENRI intercom will have an added benefit of no microphone noise. ANR headsets are not re-
quired for the Electronic Noise Reduction circuit to operate.  
 

Push-to-Talk 
 

The ITC-404SP features Pilot and Co-Pilot PTT function allowing either the pilot or co-pilot to key 

and talk on the communication radio. When ever the pilots PTT is pushed, only the pilot will be able to talk 
but when the co-pilot PTT is keyed, the audio path is switch from the pilots microphone to the co-pilots mi-
crophone. The pilot can still talk through the intercom but not to the radio. 

 
Auxiliary Stereo Audio & Muting Function 
 

When a device such as a CD player is connect to the intercom and stereo headphones are used, pilot 

and passengers can enjoy music while on long trips. 
 
The Auxiliary Audio will mute when one of two things take place. 

1. 

When ever there is audio present from the communication radio.

 

2.  During Intercom communications. 
 
The muting action from either source will effect all the headsets and auxiliary audio will remain muted for 
several seconds after the intercom audio or radios audio stops. 

 

Intercom Internal Adjustment 

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There are four potentiometers located on the intercom circuit board VR-1 Microphone Gain, VR-2, 
Noise Reduction, VR-3, Cell Phone Mic Level and VR-4, Radio Audio Balance. All the pots are set at 
the factory for normal operation but depending on the type of headphone and ambiament background 
noise during flight, some minor adjustment may be required.  To make any changes, remove the top 
cover and refer to Fig 8 for the locations of VR-1, VR-2, VR-3 and VR-4.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

P-3, Pins 1  2   3 

VR-1 

VR-2 

VR-3 

VR-4 

*LisghtSpeed mic gain adjustment is located on the 
back side of the microphone. 

Summary of Contents for ITC-404SP

Page 1: ...1 FlightTech Intercom ITC 404SP Four Place Stereo Panel Mount Intercom with Enhanced Noise Reduction Technology FlightTech Intercoms ...

Page 2: ...mmunications radio and be able to speak Auxiliary Audio Stereo Input A Stereo Auxiliary input is provided allowing a tape or CD player to be connected to the ITC 404SP The audio output is Stereo and requires Stereo headphones for proper operation Auxiliary Audio Muting The Auxiliary audio will mute when audio form the Communication radio or Intercom audio occurs Cellular Phone Interface The Cell P...

Page 3: ...r to Page 8 for the connector connections The cable connector is a Molex KK 100 Series housing and crimp terminals The terminals can be crimped onto wire size ranging from 22 to 26 gage 24 gage wire are recommended for the intercom installation Recommended tools for installing the terminals are Molex Crimp Tool part 11 01 0185 Hand Crimping Tool Refer to the photo on page 6 of the two 10 pin conne...

Page 4: ... s PTT Operation of the ITC 404SP The ITC 404SP is one of the simplest intercoms available to operate plug in the headphones turn on the power and start talking It s that easy With the ITC 404SP Enhanced Noise Reduction circuit there are no squelch controls or functions to con tend with Since there are no squelch function either manual or automatic it is not necessary to kick start the audio with ...

Page 5: ...ts microphone to the co pilots mi crophone The pilot can still talk through the intercom but not to the radio Auxiliary Stereo Audio Muting Function When a device such as a CD player is connect to the intercom and stereo headphones are used pilot and passengers can enjoy music while on long trips The Auxiliary Audio will mute when one of two things take place 1 When ever there is audio present fro...

Page 6: ...ng the microphone level control for the lower setting During normal cruise power setting there should be no outside noise com ing through the intercom Communication Radio Line Balance When toggling the Pilot ISO switch a difference in the radio audio level may be heard To correct this level difference a level balance pot VR 4 can be adjusted to set the audio level Locate VR 4 and while listening t...

Page 7: ...ots headset can be con nected directly to the radio headphone input and microphone 4 All work was done in accordance with manufacturer s instructions FAR43 AC43 13 1B Chapter 11 Electrical Systems Sec tion 5 electrical wire rating Section 6 aircraft electrical wire selection Section 7 table of acceptable wires Section 8 wiring installation requirements Section 9 environment protection and inspecti...

Page 8: ...the ITC 2003 stereo intercom install a 33 ohm 1 4 watt resistor to the TIP and RING of each headphone jack HEADPHONE JACK 33 OHM Resistor White White White White White White White Wh Bl White Blue White White Blue White Blue Cable wire colors are for FlightTech supplied cables Passanger 1 Ch 1 Passanger 1 Ch 2 White Blue Microphone Jack from radio cable Headphone Jack from radio cable G ND G ND Gr...

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Page 10: ...6 00 within USA and it will be repaired or replaced within two weeks Warranty does not cover transportation cost or product misuse accidental dam age owner tampering or reworking Except as provided herein either FlightTech Intercoms or DesignTech Systems makes no warranties expressed or im plied including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose NOTE Some states do not pe...

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