Amazon A50 Instruction Manual
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1. 4 Arero d ASTRO Gaming s A50 Wireless Headset offers a solution for the audio savvy citizen who equally measures business and pleasure Professionally tuned Astro Audio paired with Dolby 7 1 surround sound to pack aural one two punch while three unique EQ modes provide fully customizable transitions between media and gaming Whether you re gaming enjoying a feature film or have tunes in need of heavy rotation control over bass and ambient noise is all just a touch away CLAUS CAAT ndo SAT AT The A50 s 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 ASO This guide will point to the various ways in which your A50 s can be adjusted to a setup that s all your own 4 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SOUND INVESTMENT ce I 5 8 GHZ EQ PRESETS PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 b 4 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 FK ro p Le OPTICAL CABLE 4 Provides clear Dolby Digital surround sound across all platforms USB POWER CABLE 4 Powers your MixAmp Transmitter Tx2. AV Receiver Connect Optical Cable from the OPT OUT SS H Optical Passthrough port on the MixAmp Tx to the input on Opt Out your AV Receiver TV g Console Optical Cable Opt In Receiver HDMI not included Optical Cable Console ASTRO AUDIO ASTRO GAMING SUPERTOR CONFIDENTIAL 2013 TOURNAMENT EYES ONLY COMPETITIVE 818185 A A58 LED BEHAVIOR LED Indicator on A5O Headset Solid Red USB connected Charging finished Solid Red USB disconnected Powered on 1 Blinking Red Audible Beep Low Power N Charge Immediately Solid Orange Charging Lithium lon Battery a Blinking White Pairing mode LED Indicators on MixAmp Tx Power LED 5 Off Powered off Solid Red Powered on e Blinking White Pairing mode Dolby LED xi Off Dolby Headphone disabled Solid Red Dolby Headphone enabled ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2013 EYES Of 918185 A50 USER INTERFACE bh Xbox LIVE9 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 ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2813 EYES ONLY 810185 AS USER INTERFACE f A50 Controls Game Voice Balance The A50 s integrated game and voice mixing functions are located on your right earpiece The ASOs come preset to a 50 50 balance To adjust press the button for the audio function you wish to increm
3. A 918185 WVU Cu ii i IH gg S 2 S E A E E ee MIXAMP z S 2 S S 7 S NN 7 e N gue Power Pairing Dolby Headphone Button MixAmp Tx Top Left Button Power Pairing Right Button Dolby Headphone Virtual 7 1 Digital Surround On Off MixAmp Tx Rear PWR Connect the USB Power Cable from this port to a free port on your console or PC to power the MixAmp Tx and enable voice capability AUX Auxiliary In Plug your media device into this port with an optional 3 5mm cable in order to wirelessly stream audio to your A50 headset Intended for use with MP3 players phones and PCs when optical digital out is not available MIXAMP TX USER INTERFACE A Be AUXIn X Optical In from TV or Console USB Charging Port USB Power Optical Out Voice Passthrough OPT OUT 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 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 Additional setup may be required for some systems Don t panic Simply refer to the System Configuration for your gaming console or PC to get you all sorted out ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2013 d EE Sh Your A50 and MixAmp TxD come pre paired It is only necessary to
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5. as well as voice chat for the PlayStation Network and PC gaming USB CHARGING CABLE 4 Charges your ASO Wireless Headset from the TxD unit XBOX LIVE9 CABLE A4 Connects to the Xbox controller enabling Xbox LIVES chat DISPLAY STAND 4 Holds Transmitter and headset for storage and charging ASTRO AUDIO ASTRO GAMING SUPERIOR CONFIDENTIAL 2013 TOURNAMENT EYES ONLY COMPETITIVE A 918185 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xsx3ee W HMMM ZEA Xbox 360 Setup 1 Xbox 360 gt OPT IN Connect the Optical Cable from the digital output on your console to the digital input on the MixAmp Transmitter 2 Xbox 360 PWR Connect the USB Power Cable from a port on your console to the PWR port on your MixAmp Transmitter Tx To use Xbox LIVE Chat Connect the Xbox LIVE Cable from your Xbox 360 controller to the port located on the left earpiece of the A50 Optical Cable rN 1 S wu U on USB Power Cable Xbox LIVE9 Cable RTAINN cd f you have a non slim Xbox 360 and you use HDMI to connect to the TV you will need an Xbox 360 Audio Dongle not included You may be able to pull audio from your TV s optical passthrough See ASTRO AUDIO ASTRO GAMING SUPERIOR CONFIDENTIAL 2813 Home Theater System Configuration page TOURNAMENT EYES ONLY COMPETITIVE A 918185 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ps3 4 PS3 Setup 1 PS3 OPT IN Connect the Optical Cable from the optical digital output on your console to the
6. digital input on MixAmp Transmitter Tx 2 PS3 gt PWR Connect the USB Power Cable from a port on your console to the PWR port on your MixAmp Transmitter Tx Game Audio Voice Chat In the PS3 Settings select In the PS3 Settings select Settings Sound Settings Audio Output Settings Optical Settings Accessory Settings Audio Device Settings Digital Dolby Digital 5 1 Ch Set Input Device to ASTRO Wireless Transmitter Ensure that the DTS 5 1 Ch has NOT been selected Set Output Device to ASTRO Wireless Transmitter S ON You can hear how you ll sound to other players if you go back Li N to the Accessory Settings menu and select the Voice Changer Optical Cable K E l b option EE j USB Power Cable MA 1 ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2813 EYES ONLY 810185 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ec amp bt iy PC Setup Gti ttt tt ttt tt ti 1 PC port gt OPT IN Connect the Optical Cable from the optical digital output on your PC to the digital input on the MixAmp Transmitter Tx If your PC does not have an optical connection use your headphone or line out jack and connect to the AUX input on the Tx You may need to acquire a USB to optical digital out converter 2 PC PWR Connect the USB Power Cable from a port on your PC to the PWR port on your MixAmp Transmitter Tx Game Audio using Windows 7 Pro Voice Chat In the Control Panel select I
7. initiate the pairing process if there is no audio after setup is completed Got it 0 Oc Locate the Power button on the face of the MixAmp The LED indicators on both When the pairing process is Transmitter and on the right side of the A50 headset devices will show solid complete the power buttons Begin pairing mode by simultaneously holding A white for three seconds on the ASO and the MixAmp the power button on the MixAmp TxD unit and on indicating that pairing has TxD will show solid red the A50 headset until both of the buttons blink white occurred You can pair up to four ASO headsets to your MixAmp TxD However only the first paired headset can use its microphone We recommend muting the mics of all other paired headsets For pairing multiple A50 headsets to your MixAmp TxD repeat this process for each additional headset or after doing ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2813 EYES ONLY a firmware update mele BATTERY amp CHARGING 3 Py Charging To charge your ASO attach the USB Charging Cable from the base of the MixAmp Tx to the charging port on the ASOs The indicator 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 N Battery Life The non removable lithium lon battery built into your A50s requires a five pe USB Charging Cable LAS Q lt hour charging cycle to reach full power Once fully ch
8. arged the battery is good for 8 10 hours of on head action time depending on your degree of use ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 28013 EYES ONLY 918185 DISPLAY STAND 6 499 595 595 599 9 55 EN Display Stand Permanent Assembly Your display stand arrives in three parts Base Spine and Beak Once assembled the Display Stand functions as a base for your To assemble MixAmp Tx and A50s for charging and display The stand is 1 Slide and snap in the tabbed edges of base piece not meant to be taken apart into the corresponding edges of the spine 2 Slide and snap the tabbed edge of the beak into f ASTRO GAMING the top of the Spine GONE TIENTIA2ats 918185 SUPPORT e Firmware Updating Keep your ASOs and your platforms playing nice and in proper working order by making sure you are running the latest firmware http www astrogaming com firmware Troubleshooting See FAQ http www astrogaming com a50 a50 wireless system All products purchased directly from ASTRO Gaming comes with an automatic 1 year warranty on defective parts or faulty workmanship No registration is required That being said if you register your product with us we will be able to provide you with even better customer service and we ll cover your shipping in both directions if a repair is needed for domestic customers Furthermore if you purchased one of our products from a retailer other than ASTRO Gaming you ll need to registe
9. entally increase Holding down Game will cause the mixing function to isolate game sounds quieting the voice Pressing Voice will cause the mixer to decrease game sounds amplifying voice While using this feature you may find your A50 emits a series of intermittent beeps Rest assured you haven t been tricked into an ASTRO hearing test A50 Game Voice Balance Beeps At 50 50 Game Voice Emits a single beep At 100 Voice Emits a two tone beep unique to max voice At 100 Game Emits 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 feature simply swing the microphone arm up to the vertical 12 o clock position where the microphone will click into place Equalizer EQ Modes EQ modes are controlled by a switch located on the back of the right earpiece The ASOs come equipped with three separate EQ modes for better listening 1 Media Enhanced bass for movies and music 2 Core Balanced for single player gaming 3 Pro Boosted high frequencies for competitive gameplay ASTRO AUDIO ASTRO GAMING SUPERIOR CONFIDENTIAL 2013 TOURNAMENT EYES ONLY COMPETITIUE
10. n the Control Panel select Sound Playback Sound Recording Under digital output select SPDIF Out then Set as Default Device Select ASTRO Wireless Transmitter then Set as Default Device f you do not have an optical output select Headphone Speaker out Line Out or Digital Output on the USB to SPDIF To guarantee full functionality ensure that your sound card converter supports Dolby Digital technology Optical Cable oN al oe rv f Hllll mc d 4 y x lt D G ii lj ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 2013 EYES ONLY 810185 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 7 Home THEATER S yv ALA Home Theater Television Setup Sick of dealing with a multitude of cables You re not alone If your television comes equipped with Optical Passthrough That s why the MixAmp Tx comes with a port that gives you functionality simply connect the optical output on your the power of Optical Passthrough television to the optical in terminal on your MixAmp Tx bypassing the optical port on your Xbox 360 Sweet Wait What is Optical Passthrough Optical Passthrough gives you the ability to output the same optical signal your To connect MixAmp Tx is receiving allowing you to add an additional TV OPT OUT gt OPT IN MixAmp Tx peripheral device without having to adjust any cables HDMI Opt f To Connect HDMI WE Optical Cable gt _ al OPT OUT
11. r in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Donnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Donsult 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC RF Exposure requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
12. r it with us otherwise we ll have no idea who you are Register ASTRO products here http www astrogaming com register Specs Weight w o cable 0 811bs 363 grams Max SPL 118 dB 1kHz Ear Coupling Over Ear Distortion THD lt 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 compatible Battery Life 8 10 Hours Wireless Radio 5 8GHz Kleernet Inputs Optical In AUX In 3 5mm USB Power USB Chat Audio Outputs Optical Passthrough USB Charging Port ASTRO GAMING CONFIDENTIAL 28013 EYES ONLY 310185 d FCC STATEMENT Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 15 21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 15 105 b This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occu
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