Astro A50 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

A50

WIRELESS HEADSET

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ASTRO Gaming’s A50 Wireless headset is the perfect
gaming asset for the audio-savvy citizen who equally
appreciates business and pleasure. Professionally-tuned
ASTRO Audio paired with Dolby® Digital 7.1 Surround
Sound keep you fully immersed in the experience.
Whether you’re gaming, enjoying a feature film, or
listening to your favorite album on repeat—control over
the sound settings is just a touch away.

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 guide will point to
the various ways in which your A50’s can be adjusted to
a setup that’s all your own.

Congratulations on your
sound investment.

A50 WIRELESS SYSTEM

5.8 GHZ
EQ PRESETS

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.

OPTICAL CABLE

Provides clear Dolby® Digital surround
sound across all platforms.

USB POWER CABLE

Powers your MixAmp™ Transmitter (Tx)
as well as voice chat for the PlayStation
Network and PC gaming.

USB CHARGING CABLE

Charges your A50 Wireless Headset from
the MixAmp™ Transmitter.

DISPLAY STAND

Holds the MixAmp™ Transmitter and
A50 Wireless Headset for storage and
charging.

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System Configuration // PS4

1

Front of PS4 Back of MixAmpTM Transmitter

Plug Micro-USB Cable into MixAmpTM
Transmitter and PS4 for power.

5

PS4 SOUND SETTINGS

Go to settings and select “Sound and
Screen,” then select “Primary Output Port”
and choose “Digital Out (Optical).”

2

Back of MixAmpTM Transmitter

Plug the optical cable into the MixAmp™
Transmitter and back optical port of the
PS4 for Dolby® Digital 7.1 Surround Sound
(Be sure to remove the caps on the cable tips).

Back of PS4

6

PS4 SOUND SETTINGS

Go back to “Audio Output Settings” and
select “Audio Format (Priority),” then select
“Bit Stream (Dolby).”

3

MixAmpTM Pro Power Button

*STAND BY *POWER ON

Power on the PS4, then the MixAmp™
Transmitter. The headset and transmitter
should already be paired (see page 10 for
pairing instructions).

7

PS4 SOUND SETTINGS

Under the "Audio Output Settings" menu,
select "Output to Headphones" and make
sure "Chat Audio" is selected and not
"All Audio.”

4

SIGN IN

The PS4 will automatically detect the
headset; sign into a user profile when
prompted.

8

The A50 headset and PS4 are set up and
ready to go. Game on!

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System Configuration // PS3

1

Back of MixAmpTM Transmitter Front of PS3

Plug Micro-USB cable into MixAmp
Transmitter and PS3 for power.

TM

5

PS3 SOUND SETTINGS

Choose ‘Optical Digital’ and only activate
‘Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch’
*Make sure that ‘DTS 5.1 Ch’ is NOT Selected

2

Back of PS3

Plug Optical cable into MixAmpTM Transmitter
& PS3 for Dolby® 7.1 Surround Sound.
*Be sure to remove caps on the cable tips

Back of MixAmpTM Transmitter

6

PS3 SOUND SETTINGS

To enable Voice Chat, go to ‘Settings,’ select
‘Accessory Settings,’ and then ‘Audio Device
Settings.’

3

MixAmpTM Pro Power Button

*STAND BY *POWER ON

Power on your PS3 first, then your
MixAmp™ Transmitter and A50 Headset.
*Your headset and transmitter should
already be paired.

7

PS3 SOUND SETTINGS

Under both ‘Input Device’ and ‘Output Device,’
select ‘ASTRO Wireless Transmitter.’

4

PS3 SOUND SETTINGS

To enable Game Audio, go to ‘Settings,’ then
‘Sound Settings,’ and select ‘Audio Output
Settings.’

8

That’s it! Your A50 Wireless Headset and PS3
are set up and ready to game.

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System Configuration // x360

1

Plug the micro-USB cable into the MixAmp™
Transmitter and the USB port of the Xbox
360 for power.

5

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. **Cable not included

2

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).

6

That’s it! Your A50 Wireless Headset and Xbox
360 are set up and ready to game.

3

MixAmpTM Pro Power Button

*STAND BY *POWER ON

Power on your Xbox 360 first, then your
MixAmp™ Transmitter and A50 Headset.
The headset and transmitter should
already be paired.

**If 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 pass-through.
See Home Theater System Configuration page.

4

SIGN IN

Sign into a user profile when prompted.

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