Astro A50 Xbo 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.

AG1 XBOX ONE CHAT CABLE

Connect to Xbox One controller and Xbox
Live Chat Port for voice communication

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System Configuration // XBOX ONE

1

UPDATE XBOX

Update Xbox One and Xbox One controller
with the latest software via USB cable to
console.

5

XBOX SETTINGS

Go to “Settings”, then “Display & Sound.”
Under the “Digital Audio” column, choose
“Bitstream Format,” then select “Dolby
Digital.”

2

IN

Plug 1.0M A50 USB Cable into MixAmpTM Tx
and Xbox One for power.

6

Plug AG1 Xbox One Chat Cable into
Controller

3

IN

Plug TOSlink Optical Cable into MixAmpTM
Tx and Xbox One for Dolby® 7.1 Surround
Sound. (Be sure to remove caps on the
cable tips)

7

Plug AG1 Xbox One Chat Cable into A50
Headset via Xbox Live Chat Cable Port

4

MixAmpTM Transmitter Power Button

*STAND BY *POWER ON

Power on your Xbox One first, then your

TM

Tx and A50 Headset. Your

MixAmp
headset and transmitter should already
be paired.

8

Game on, you’re good to go!

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A50 LED BEHAVIOR

LED Indicator on A50 Headset:

Solid Red, USB connected: Charging finished.
Solid Red, USB disconnected: Powered on.

Blinking Red + Audible Beep: Low Power,
Charge Immediately.

Solid Orange: Charging Lithium-Ion Battery.

Blinking White: Pairing mode.

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.

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