Sony CECHYA-0086 Instruction Manual

Wireless stereo headset

Instruction Manual

CECHYA-0086

7020227

WARNING

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long
periods.

Precautions

Carefully read the information in this instruction manual and on the package before
using this product. Also read the instructions for the PlayStation®3 system. Retain all
documentation for future reference.

Safety

ˎ Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.

ˎ CHOKING HAZARD - Contains small parts. Keep out of the reach of small

children.

Use and handling

ˎ Stop using the system immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience

discomfort or pain in your head while operating the wireless stereo headset. If the
condition persists, consult a doctor.

ˎ The vibration function of the wireless stereo headset can aggravate injuries. Do not

use the vibration function if you have any ailment or injury to the bones, joints or
muscles of your head.

ˎ Avoid prolonged use of the wireless stereo headset. Take a break at about 30-minute

intervals.

ˎ Permanent hearing loss may occur if the headset is used at high volume. Set the

volume to a safe level.
Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to sound normal but can actually be
damaging to your hearing.
If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have
your hearing checked.
The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. To protect your
hearing:

ˋ Limit the amount of time you use the headset at high volume.

ˋ Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings.

ˋ Lower the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

ˎ If you feel that the headset is irritating your skin, stop using it immediately.

ˎ Do not expose the headset to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

ˎ Do not put heavy objects on the headset.

ˎ Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the headset.

ˎ Do not throw or drop the headset or subject it to strong physical shock.

ˎ Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the headset exterior for an extended

period of time.

ˎ Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the headset. Do not use solvents or other chemicals. Do

not wipe with a chemically treated cleaning cloth.

ˎ Do not disassemble or insert anything into the headset because this may cause

damage to the internal components or cause injury to you.

ˎ Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or radio product

to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refuelling stations, hospitals,
blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres or aircraft.

ˎ The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if

mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C, or incinerate.

NOTE:

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 occur 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:

ˋ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

ˋ Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

ˋ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

ˋ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part names and functions

Front

Headband

Slide the headband to adjust the fit to
your head.

L marking

MIXER slider

Adjusts the relative volume of chat and
game audio.

Microphone

Keep the right speaker away from the
microphone on the left side to prevent
audio feedback (howling sound).

Status indicator

POWER switch

VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)
ON/OFF button

Press and hold for more than one second:
Turns the virtual surround sound effect
on and off. By default the VSS is on.

Rear

VOLUME slider

Adjusts the volume of the
headset.

Bottom

R marking

BassImpact™ slider

BassImpact™ converts low frequency bass
sounds into pulses around the earpads.
To completely turn off BassImpact™, slide
the BassImpact™ slider to the OFF
position until it clicks.

MODE button

MIC MUTE button

ˎ Press to switch MIC MUTE on and off.
ˎ Hold down the MIC MUTE button

until a beep is heard: Switch the
volume of the sidetone between high
and middle, or off.

Sidetone is a feature that allows you to

hear your own voice from the headset.
For this model, you cannot adjust the
volume of the sidetone on the PS3™
system’s screen.
When MIC MUTE is on, the sidetone
is turned off.

USB connector

Connect to a supported USB device to
charge the headset. (Type A - mini-B
USB cable sold separately.)

Audio input/output jack

When the included audio cable is
connected to the headset for use with
mobile devices, the wireless function is
turned off.

Wireless adaptor

Reset button

IN (audio input) jack

Status indicator

Using the headset with the PS3™ system

Compatible with PS3™ system software version 4.20 or later. Only one
headset at a time can be used with the PS3™ system.

1 Insert the wireless adaptor in the USB connector.

2 Slide the POWER switch on the headset to ON.

Status display

When the headset is used with a PS3™ system, the following status
information is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen:

Displayed when [Stereo Headset Audio Extension] is set to [On] *

Displayed when Virtual Surround sound is enabled

Displays volume level

Displayed when the microphone is turned off

Displays battery charge level

*

Stereo Headset Audio Extension is a system setting that controls the type of audio
output to the wireless stereo headset. It is available only when the wireless adaptor
is inserted.

Audio Output Selection

With the wireless stereo headset you can listen to PS3™ system audio,
including music, videos and games, in Virtual Surround Sound.

ˋ You can listen to both game audio and chat audio simultaneously.

Use the MIXER slider to adjust the relative volume of game audio vs.
chat audio.

ˋ You can change the audio output to the headset so that you can hear

only chat audio.

To change the audio output, and enable/disable the VSS (Virtual Surround
Sound) ON/OFF button and MIXER slider, select
(Accessory Settings)

Stereo Headset
Audio Extension

[Stereo Headset Audio Extension].

Audio Output to
headset

VSS (Virtual
Surround Sound)
ON/OFF button

(Settings)

MIXER slider

On All audio Enabled Enabled

Off Chat audio only Disabled Disabled

Listen to TV audio wirelessly

You can wirelessly listen to audio from your TV using the headset. If you
connect your TV’s audio output (headphone jack) and the wireless
adaptor using the audio cable (included with this product), the audio will
be switched.

Audio cable

Hints

ˎ The headset can be used with any television or monitor with a

headphone jack.

ˎ The audio from the USB audio source is not output when the included

audio cable is connected to the wireless adaptor. When you want to hear
audio from the USB audio source, remove the audio cable from the
wireless adaptor.

ˎ Wireless adaptor needs to be connected to a powered USB port such as a

PS3™ system or television USB port (if available).

Using the headset with a PC

You can use the headset with a PC (with Windows® or Mac OS) that has a
USB connector. Insert the wireless adaptor into a USB connector on the
PC you want to use and then turn on the headset.
For further instructions about use of the headset with Windows® or Mac
OS, visit eu.playstation.com/ps3/support.

Hints

ˎ The headset is not guaranteed to work with every PC that has a USB

connector.

ˎ The VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) ON/OFF button and MIXER slider

can be used only when the headset is connected to a PS3™ system.

Using with a portable device

You can use the included audio cable to connect the headset to the
headphone jack of portable devices such as the PlayStation®Vita system,
allowing you to listen to audio and use the voice chat feature.

Notes

ˎ When the included audio cable is connected to the headset, the VSS

(Virtual Surround Sound) ON/OFF button and the MIXER slider
cannot be used.

ˎ Output volume varies depending on the portable device that is

connected. Adjust volume accordingly.

ˎ You can use the included stereo audio cable to connect the headset to

your mobile device to listen to audio content and talk on the phone.

ˋ If you are unable to hear audio content using the cable with your

mobile device, turn the headset power off to enable functionality.

ˋ Your device may require a standard stereo audio cable (sold

separately) to listen to audio content using the headset. Note that
standard audio cables do not support voice communication.

ˋ This product is not compatible with all mobile devices. Some features

may not work on all mobile devices. For further information on
mobile device compatibility, visit eu.playstation.com/ps3/support

Charging the Headset

When remaining battery level is low, the status indicator flashes red and a
beep is heard. Charge the battery by connecting the headset to a
supported USB device such as a PC. While the battery is charging, the
status indicator lights up red. The status indicator light turns off when the
battery is fully charged.

Hints

ˎ You can check the remaining battery charge on the PS3™ system screen.

ˎ You might not be able to charge the battery if the USB device or the USB

hub does not provide enough power for charging. Try connecting the
headset to a different USB device or a different USB connector on the
device.

ˎ Charging takes approximately 3.5 hours when starting with no battery

charge left.

ˎ When the remaining battery charge is low, the headset beeps while it is

connected and receiving an audio signal.

ˎ It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment with a

temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C. Charging in other environments might
not be as effective.

ˎ If you do not plan to use the wireless stereo headset for an extended

period of time, it is recommended that you fully charge it at least once a
year to help maintain battery functionality.

Status indicator display

Headset

Indicator
colour

Blue Solid In use

Red Solid Charging

Purple Solid Microphone input off

Light green Solid Analog audio input (output)

Orange Solid System software update in

Wireless adaptor

Indicator
colour

Blue/Light
green *

* When the included audio cable is connected to the wireless adaptor.

Flashing pattern Headset status

Flashing once repeatedly Pairing mode

Flashing twice repeatedly Connection standby mode

progress

Flashing pattern Headset status

Solid In use

Flashing once repeatedly Pairing mode

Flashing twice repeatedly Connection standby mode

Switching between modes

You can select a mode to accompany the content you are playing.
Eachmode has been optimized to deliver a distinct BassImpact™ effect
which enhances the overall audio experience. Switch between modes
bypressing the MODE button. Each time you switch between modes,
there will be voice confirmation. For further instructions, visit
eu.playstation.com/ps3/support.

Mode Characteristics Voice Indicator

Game BassImpact™ optimized to

intensify the gaming experience.

Music BassImpact™ optimized for

music.

Movie BassImpact™ optimized for

movies.

Shooter BassImpact™ lets you feel the

footsteps of enemies around you
and amplifies the effects of
explosions and gunfire.

Fighting BassImpact™ allows you to feel

the impacts of punches and
kicks while fighting. The
strength of hits is mirrored in
BassImpact™ effects.

Racing BassImpact™ lets you feel the

engine sounds of competitors
around you and augments the
effects of acceleration,
collisions, and crashes.

Hints

ˎ Keep holding down the MODE button to return to the default mode

(Game).

ˎ To comfortably use the headset, adjust the left and right sides of the

headband equally.

ˎ For Game, Music, and Movie modes, the BassImpact™ slider changes the

strength of the BassImpact™ effect you feel. For other modes, the
BassImpact™ slider is used to optimize the BassImpact™ effect for those
genres. Adjust the BassImpact™ slider accordingly to optimize your
personal audio experience for each mode.

"Game"

"Music"

"Movie"

"Shooter"

"Fighting"

"Racing"

Resetting the headset

If the headset does not respond when you try to operate it, reset it by
doing the following:

1 With the wireless adaptor connected to the PS3™ system, insert a

small pin or similar object into the hole for the reset button and
press down for at least one second.

Reset button

2 Hold down the MIC MUTE button, the MODE button, and the VSS

(Virtual Surround Sound) ON/OFF button on the headset, and
then slide the POWER switch to ON.

Specifications

Power source

Battery capacity

Operating environment
temperature

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Weight

Communication system

Maximum communication range

Use time when fully charged

Contents

1

Actual communication range varies depending on factors such as obstacles

*

between the headset and wireless adaptor, magnetic fields from electronics (such as
a microwave oven), static electricity, antenna performance, and the operating
system and software applications in use. Depending on the operating environment,
reception may be interrupted.

2

Actual use time varies depending on factors such as the battery charge and ambient

*

temperature.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The export, business or commercial use, and rental or leasing of this product are
prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

DC 3.7 V: Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
battery

925 mAh

5°C - 35°C

Wireless stereo headset:
Approx. 183 × 182 × 90 mm

Wireless adaptor:
Approx. 17.4 × 8.6 × 67.4 mm

Wireless stereo headset: Approx. 320 g

Wireless adaptor: Approx. 7 g

2.4 GHz RF

Approx. 10 m*

Approx. 4.0 hours (music with BassImpact™)*

Approx. 6.0 hours (music only)*

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Instruction manual (1)

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GUARANTEE

This product is covered for 12 months from date of purchase by the manufacturer’s
guarantee. Please refer to the guarantee supplied in the PS3™ package for full details.

The wireless stereo headset for PlayStation®3 brings dynamic sound to your
entertainment experience. Please note, wireless products may be affected by the
presence of other wireless devices in the general vicinity. If you experience any
unexpected performance with your wireless stereo headset please contact us before
returning it to your retailer. For details visit eu.playstation.com/support.

The manufacturer of this product is Weifang Goertek Electronics Co., Ltd., Dongfang
North Road, Hi-Tech Industry Development District, Weifang, Shandong, China.

The Authorised Representative for EMC and product safety in Europe is Sony
Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd, 10 Great Marlborough Street, London,
W1F7LP, United Kingdom.

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This product contains a battery which is permanently built-in for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons. The battery should not need to be replaced during the
lifetime of the product and should only be removed by skilled service personnel.
Toensure the correct waste treatment of the battery, please dispose of this product as
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CECHYA-0086

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