Logitech 981-000744 User Manual

G935

Wireless 7.1 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Headset

7.1 LIGHTSYNC

User Manual

M/N: A-00079, A-00080

CONTENTS

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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1.	G935 Gaming Headset	3. Charging cable (USB to Micro-USB, 2m)
2.	Custom tags (L/R)	4. 3.5mm cable (1.5m)

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FEATURES	1

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	3.5mm		7
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	4		11
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1.	Adjustable padded leatherette	9.	Programmable buttons (G1/G2/G3)
	headband	10.	Battery housed in earcup
2.	Removable backlit custom tags	11.	Microphone Mute
3.	Boom mic mute indicator LED	12.	Volume Wheel
4.	Retractable boom microphone	13.	3.5mm
	Automatically mutes in “up” position		(mobile) connection
5.	Lighting zones (G logo + light strip)	14.	USB charging connection
6.	Wipeable leatherette earpads	15.	USB Wireless Adapter

7.Wireless On/Off switch

8.Pro-G Audio Drivers

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HEADSET BUTTON LAYOUT

1.Wireless On/Off switch

2.G3 (programmable): Default equalizer (EQ) cycle

•Will cycle through EQ settings in Logitech G HUB software

3.G2 (programmable): Default surround sound on/off

4.G1 (programmable): Lighting cycle

•Will cycle through lighting settings

in Logitech G HUB Software, including: breathing, solid cyan, custom, and off

5.Microphone mute

6.Volume wheel

G1, G2, and G3 are programmable using the Logitech G HUB Software (in PC mode only): www.logitech.com/support/g935

Note: Buttons and volume wheel only operate

in Wireless On mode. Some buttons and features may require PC connection and Logitech G HUB Software.

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BATTERY MANAGEMENT

G935 wireless headset is powered via a battery housed in the right earcup.

When you are not using your G935 wireless headset, plug it in via the USB port on the bottom of the unit to charge. When fully depleted, the battery takes approximately 3.5 hours to reach full charge on standard USB output. For the optimal experience, plug in your unit and allow it to charge fully before first use.

Logitech G HUB Software

The home screen in Logitech

G HUB Software has a battery charge level indicator:

When using battery, this will indicate charge level

This indicates the unit is charging

Critical Battery Warning

G935 gaming headset will play a tone at low charge. The headset’s lighting will also dim when at low charge. At critical charge level, the unit will play a tone and lighting will turn off. Use USB charging cable to plug in headset immediately

if you hear these tones to ensure uninterrupted listening or gaming.

Charge indicator

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IDLE SLEEP MODE

ON/OFF TONES AND LIGHTS

G935 will go into sleep mode to conserve battery power when it has not received an audio signal in 15 minutes.

In idle sleep mode, the unit’s lighting will change to the breathing mode, and it will disconnect from the USB wireless adapter.

Your G935 will wake up from sleep mode if you press a button on the headset.

After 30 minutes in sleep mode

your headset will fully power off in order to conserve your battery. In order to wake up your headset you will need to move the power switch to the off position and then

back to the on position. If you plan to leave your headset idle for an extended period of time, turn off your headset and plug it in via USB to charge.

When your headset is turned on, it will play a tone to indicate that your headset has turned on. The lights will perform a power on light cycle sequence, then switch to the currently selected lighting.

When the unit is turned off, lights will switch to blue and fade out while

it powers down.

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WIRELESS ON/OFF

G935 has two operation modes,

Wireless On, and Wireless Off.

Wireless On

In Wireless On mode, most headset

features are available,1 including custom ON sound profiles, RGB lighting, microphone,

mic mute, wireless, and audio mixing. When battery charge is low, lighting will dim and low battery notification tone will play. When battery charge level is critical, lighting will turn off.

Wireless range2

Indoor: 15 meters

Battery life3

No lighting: 12 hours

Default lighting: 8 hours

1Some features may require Logitech G HUB Software.

2Range may vary with environmental conditions.

3Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. Battery life measured at 50% volume.

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Wireless Off (passive mode)
In Wireless Off (passive mode),
your headset will operate in passive
unpowered mode. Your headset will play
audio from any device connected through
the 3.5mm input on the headset.	OFF

Features that require power, including 7.1 surround sound, custom sound profiles, on-headset buttons, volume wheel operation, and button/lighting customization

functions are not available in this mode.

Boom mic is not available for devices connected through the on-headset 3.5mm audio port in this mode.

This mode can be used to preserve battery life.

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SETUP FOR PC (PC MODE)

1. Download and install Logitech G HUB:

www.logitech.com/support/g935
2. Set switch to Wireless On postition.
2. Set switch to Wireless On postition.
3. Connect USB Wireless Adapter to PC.


Headset will automatically connect.	2
Headset will automatically connect.		ON

Mixing audio sources
Mixing audio sources
While connected via USB Wireless Adapter,
While connected via USB Wireless Adapter,
the G935 can also use the 3.5mm cable
to connect to another audio source
(ex. smartphone). Both audio sources
can be played simultaneously.

USB

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SETUP FOR PC (3.5MM CONNECTION)

SETUP FOR PC

(3.5MM CONNECTION)

The G935 can also connect to audio devices solely via 3.5mm cable.

1.Set switch to Wireless Off mode for passive audio mode, or set to

Wireless On mode for active audio mode with additional features (see “Wireless On/Off” section).

2.Connect to PC using the 3.5mm cable

Some features, including 7.1 surround sound, on-headset buttons, volume wheel operation, and customization of lighting and button functions are not available without USB connection. Boom mic

is not available for 3.5mm device while in Wireless Off mode.

Some PCs may require a 3.5mm 4-pole to mic/stereo splitter adapter (not included) to use microphone features in this mode.

OFF

3.5mm

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SETUP FOR MOBILE

1. Set switch to Wireless Off mode

	for passive audio mode, or set to
	Wireless On mode for active audio mode
	with additional features (see “Wireless
	On/Off” section).	OFF
	2. Connect the headset to the mobile	OFF
	2. Connect the headset to the mobile
	device via the 3.5mm cable.
	Boom microphone is only available
	in Wireless On mode.
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		3.5mm

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SETUP FOR CONSOLE: XBOX ONE™, PS4™ OR SWITCH™

1.Set switch to Wireless Off mode for passive audio mode, or set to Wireless On mode for active audio mode with additional features (see “Wireless On/Off” section).

2.Connect the headset to the console controller using the 3.5mm cable.

•Xbox One may require Xbox One headset adapter (sold separately).

PlayStation setup (settings)

1.Connect headset

2.Open Settings

3.Select “Sound and Screen”

4.Select “Audio Output Settings”

5.Set “Output to Headphones” to “All Audio”

Headset will not operate via USB Wireless Mix Adapter on Xbox One.

Boom microphone is only available in Wireless On mode.

OFF

3.5mm

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ALTERNATE SETUP FOR SONY PLAYSTATION® 4 & NINTENDO SWITCH™

Wireless operation

1.Set switch to Wireless On position.

2.Connect the headset to the console using the USB Wireless Adapter.

Note: Some buttons and functions may not operate when connected to the PlayStation 4. Programming of lighting and buttons is not possible on the PlayStation. 7.1 surround sound is not available while connected

to PlayStation.

PlayStation setup (settings)

1.Plug in headset via USB or 3.5mm cables

2.Open Settings

3.Select “Sound and Screen”

4.Select “Audio Output Settings”

5.Set “Output to Headphones” to “All Audio”

Nintendo Switch setup (settings)

1.Set Switch to Wireless On position

2.Connect the USB Wireless Adapter into the USB port inside the Switch TV Dock

3.Audio output will change

to your headset automatically

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RGB LIGHTING ZONE CUSTOMIZATION

•Zone 1: G logo

•Zone 2: Lighting strip

Each lighting zone can be programmed with the Logitech G HUB (PC mode only). www.logitech.com/support/g935

TAG CUSTOMIZATION

The left and right custom tags can be removed and replaced with custom tags.

LOGITECH G HUB SOFTWARE

G-key buttons, lighting, equalizer,

and surround sound profile programming is possible through the Logitech

G HUB Software.

1.LIGHTSYNC Lighting

2.Assignments

3.Acoustics

4.Equalizer

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COLOR/EQUALIZER CYCLING

G1 and G3 buttons are pre-programmed by default to cycle through lighting and equalizer profiles.

When the headset is connected to

a system with Logitech G HUB Software running, it will cycle through all equalizer or lighting options programmed into Logitech G HUB Software.

When the headset is not connected to a system with Logitech G HUB Software running, it will cycle through

the custom lighting or equalizer profiles stored in the headset’s onboard memory. These profiles can be programmed

via Logitech G HUB Software

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PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS

If your device becomes unpaired
or you receive a replacement USB
Wireless Adapter, follow these instructions
to pair your device with the USB	Adapter LED light
Wireless Adapter:	Adapter LED light

1.Plug in USB Wireless Adapter

2.Insert pin into reset port on adapter to initiate pairing mode

3. Light on adapter will blink

4.Turn on headset

5.Hold “Microphone mute” button

for 15 seconds to initiate pairing mode

6.Headset G logo will blink green to indicate pairing mode

7.Logo will turn to solid color and then return to currently selected lighting when paired

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EARPAD CLEANING

1. Removal	2. Washing	3. Replacement
	a. Once removed,
	the earpads can be
	wiped clean with
	a damp cloth. Do not
	use detergent.
	b. Press with soft towel
	to dry, do not wring.
	c. Allow to air dry before
	reattaching.