ASTRO A50, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIRELESS HEADSET A50 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...n repeat control over the sound settings is just a touch away Congratulations on your sound investment The A50s are equipped with KleerNet s 5 8 GHz wireless technology designed for unimpaired performance amongst the array of other RF traffic ASTRO Gaming s integrated MixAmp technology allows for precise control of game to voice balance all fitting neatly into the contoured design of the A50 This ...

Page 3: ...dset from the MixAmp Transmitter DISPLAY STAND Holds the MixAmp Transmitter and A50 Wireless Headset for storage and charging Package Contents Contents So you ve breached the boxy exterior and you re working your way along the inside You ll find that your A50 comes bundled with some cables each has a purpose that s suited to your method of gameplay ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2013 EYES ONLY 010185 A...

Page 4: ...ower Button STAND BY POWER ON 8 The A50 headset and PS4 are set up and ready to go Game on 5 Go to settings and select Sound and Screen then select Primary Output Port and choose Digital Out Optical PS4 SOUND SETTINGS 6 Go back to Audio Output Settings and select Audio Format Priority then select Bit Stream Dolby PS4 SOUND SETTINGS 4 The PS4 will automatically detect the headset sign into a user p...

Page 5: ...e sure that DTS 5 1 Ch is NOT Selected PS3 SOUND SETTINGS To enable Voice Chat go to Settings select Accessory Settings and then Audio Device Settings PS3 SOUND SETTINGS Under both Input Device and Output Device select ASTRO Wireless Transmitter PS3 SOUND SETTINGS To enable Game Audio go to Settings then Sound Settings and select Audio Output Settings PS3 SOUND SETTINGS Plug Micro USB cable into M...

Page 6: ...0 Cable not included Plug the optical cable into the MixAmp Transmitter and optical port of the Xbox 360 for Dolby Digital 7 1 Surround Sound Be sure to remove the caps on the cable tips Power on your Xbox 360 first then your MixAmp Transmitter and A50 Headset The headset and transmitter should already be paired Sign into a user profile when prompted MixAmpTM Pro Power Button STAND BY POWER ON SIG...

Page 7: ...ult Device CONTROL PANEL To enable Voice Chat go to Control Panel select Sound then Recording CONTROL PANEL Select ASTRO WIRELESS TRANSMITTER then Set as Default Device To guarantee full functionality be sure your sound card supports Dolby Digital Technology CONTROL PANEL To enable Game Audio on PC using Windows 7 Pro go to Control Panel select Sound then Playback CONTROL PANEL Back of MixAmpTM Tr...

Page 8: ... MAC are set up and ready to game To enable Voice Chat go to Settings select Sound then Input Select ASTRO WIRELESS TRANSMITTER CONTROL PANEL To enable Game Audio go to Settings select Sound then Output and choose Digital Out CONTROL PANEL Back of MixAmpTM Transmitter Plug micro USB cable into the MixAmp Transmitter and USB port on the Mac for power USB Port on MAC Back of MixAmpTM Transmitter Att...

Page 9: ...onal peripheral device without having to adjust any cables To Connect OPT OUT to AV Receiver Connect optical cable from the OPT OUT port on the MixAmp Transmit ter to the input on your AV Receiver Television Setup If your television comes equipped with optical pass through functionality simply connect the optical output on your television to the OPT IN port on your MixAmp Transmitter bypassing the...

Page 10: ...connected Powered on Blinking Red Audible Beep Low Power Charge Immediately Solid Orange Charging Lithium Ion Battery Blinking White Pairing mode A50 LED BEHAVIOR LED Indicators on MixAmp Tx Power LED Off Powered off Solid Red Powered on Blinking White Pairing mode Dolby LED Off Dolby Headphone disabled Solid Red Dolby Headphone enabled ...

Page 11: ...GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2013 EYES ONLY 010185 Xbox LIVE Cable Port USB Charging Port Microphone Power Pairing EQ Mode Select 1 Media Mode 2 Core Mode 3 Pro Mode Master Volume Game Voice Balance A50 User INTERFACE ...

Page 12: ...ts a two tone beep unique to max game Master Volume The Master Volume wheel located on the bottom of the right earpiece adjusts overall volume control Use the Master Volume in conjunction with Game Voice Balance for total audio domination Lecherous laughter is optional but encouraged Microphone The A50 fixed microphone operates when in the down forward position To activate the microphone s mute fe...

Page 13: ...Optical Out Pass through use this input to connect your home theater system OPT IN Use this input to connect the Optical Cable from TV PC or console USB USB Insert the USB Charging Cable into this socket and attach the other end to the port on your A50s when not in use This port is also utilized when updating to the latest firmware and is also needed to power Optical Passthrough Additional setup m...

Page 14: ...ons blink white The LED indicators on both devices will show solid white for three seconds indicating that pairing has occurred When the pairing process is complete the power buttons on the A50 and the MixAmp TxD will show solid red You can pair up to four A50 headsets to your MixAmp TxD However only the first paired headset can use its microphone We recommend muting the mics of all other paired h...

Page 15: ...dicator light on the A50 will show solid orange during charging and then solid red once your A50s are fully powered up and ready for action Battery Life The non removable lithium Ion battery built into your A50s requires a five hour charging cycle to reach full power Once fully charged the battery is good for 8 10 hours of on head action time depending on your degree of use USB Charging Cable ...

Page 16: ...se Spine and Beak To assemble Slide and snap in the tabbed edges of base piece into the corresponding edges of the spine Slide and snap the tabbed edge of the beak into the top of the spine Once assembled the Display Stand functions as a base for your MixAmp Tx and A50s for charging and display The stand is not meant to be taken apart 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...oof of purchase for any warranty claims Register ASTRO products here http www astrogaming com register Specs Weight w o cable 0 81lbs 363 grams Max SPL 118 dB 1kHz Ear Coupling Over Ear Distortion THD 1 Kessel Run Distance Under 12 Parsecs Frequency Response 20Hz 20 KHz Connector 2 5mm XBOX Live chat port Mini USB port Microphone 6 0mm uni directinal noise canceling Power Source Mini USB USB 2 0 c...

Page 18: ...ase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must...

Page 19: ...ies Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country Failure to dispose of electronic devices properly may have harmfu...