Sony DR-GA500 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

Digital Surround Headset System

4-194-154-12(1)

DR-GA500

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

WARNING

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As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

The digital surround processor for this system

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incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“Virtualphones Technology” and “VPT” are

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registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are registered

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trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh and Mac OS are registered

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trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

IBM and PC/AT are trademarks and registered

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trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark

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of Intel Corporation.

In this manual, Windows® XP Home Edition,

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Windows® XP Professional and Windows® XP Media Center Edition are referred to as Windows XP.

In this manual, Windows Vista® is referred to as

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Windows Vista.

In this manual, Windows® 7 Edition is referred to

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as Windows 7.

In this manual, Macintosh® is referred to as

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Macintosh.

All other names of systems and products are

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trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.

PC screen terms depicted in this manual may

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differ from the actual terms.

Table Of Contents

Features .............................................4

Checking the Components and

Accessories .....................................5

Location and Function of Parts........6

Digital Surround Processor

Part Descriptions .....................................6

Headset Part Descriptions ..........................7

Connecting the Headset system ......8

Step 1-: Connecting a 7.1ch Sound

Device .......................................................8

Step 1-: Connecting a 5.1ch Sound

Device .......................................................9

Step 1-: Connecting a 2ch Sound

Device ....................................................10

Step 1-: Connecting to the Computer

Using the USB cable .............................11

Step 2: Connecting the AC Adaptor ......12

Step 3: Preparing the Headset .................12

Step 4: Checking the Settings of the

Computer ..............................................13

Listening to Sounds ....................... 16

Troubleshooting ............................ 20

Precautions .................................... 22

Specifications ................................. 23

Features

VPT (Virtualphones Technology)*1 achieves precision three-dimensional surround

7.1ch

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sound with multi-channel speakers.

Ideal for shooting games, typically requiring accurate reproduction of directional sound

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characteristics in “FPS*2 mode.”

Built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder for 7.1ch extended surround from a 5.1ch/2ch/USB

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input source.

COMPRESSION feature attenuates explosive sounds while enhancing lower level sounds

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(footsteps, etc.).

40mm driver unit for premium gaming sound quality.

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Open-air type, three-cushion design maintains a comfortable fit during long-term use.

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Lightweight structure provides wearing comfort ideal for PC gaming.

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*1 Superior “Virtualphones Technology (VPT)” creates that surround-sound realism typical of movie

theatres, thanks to Sony audio analysis and digital signal processing technology.

*2 FPS = First Person Shooting

The processor is optimised for the supplied headset. Although any headset can be used, use the supplied headset to obtain the best surround effects.

to sound outputs and microphone input jacks

Headset

Rear panel of processor

to 7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch jacks

Multi-channel cable (supplied)

Computer

to HEADSET jacks

Preparation

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Checking the Components and Accessories

Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.

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Processor DP-GA500 (1)

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AC adaptor (1)

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Headset DR-GA210 (1)

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Dedicated USB cable (1)

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Multi-channel cable (7.1ch+MIC) (1)

Preparation

Location and Function of Parts

Digital Surround Processor Part Descriptions

Front panel of processor

Rear panel of processor



Power indicator

(See page 16)



 /  (on / standby) switch

(See page 16)

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INPUT (USB/2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch) switch

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EFFECT (OFF/SURROUND/FPS) switch

(See page 17)



COMPRESSION (OFF/ON) switch

(See page 18)

* There is a tactile dot on the processor for easy recognition.

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







 

 USB port

(See page 11)

AUTO STANDBY (OFF/ON) switch

(See page 19)

7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR, C/SW, SL/ SR, L/R, MIC OUT*) jacks

HEADSET (MIC IN

(See page 12)

GAIN CONTROL

(See page 19)

DC IN 5.2V jack

(See page 12)

*, PHONES) jacks

Headset Part Descriptions

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Head-band

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Earpads

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Support-pads

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Microphone

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VOL (volume) control

(See page 16)

* There is a tactile dot on the headset for easy recognition.

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 

MIC MUTING switch

(See page 16)

 (headphone) plug (Black)  (microphone) plug (Red)

Preparation

Connection

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Connecting the Headset system

Step 1-: Connecting a 7.1ch Sound Device

1 Connect the processor to the

sound device as illustrated below.

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







Cable

plug

names

MIC

L / R

SL / SR

C / SW

SBL / SBR

Multi-channel cable (supplied)

Connecting jacks of the sound device*

MIC IN

Connect to MIC IN jack

L/R OUT

Connect to L/R OUT jack

Surround L/R OUT

Connect to SL/SR OUT jack

Center/Subwoofer OUT

Connect to C/SW OUT jack

Surround back L/R OUT

Connect to SBL/SBR OUT jack

* The jack name varies depending on the sound

device.

Rear panel of processor

2 Slide the INPUT switch to “7.1ch.”

Front panel of processor

3 Set the 7.1ch speaker mode in the computer.

For details on operation of your computer/sound device, refer to the operating instructions for it.

Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect the processor to the computer. The computer sound setting may be switched to an unintended device.

Connection

Step 1-: Connecting a 5.1ch Sound Device

Connect the 5.1ch jacks of the processor by the supplied multi-channel cable. The EFFECT function provides 7.1ch extended surround output from a 5.1ch input source.

1 Connect the processor to the

sound device as illustrated below.

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





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Cable

plug

names

MIC

L / R

SL / SR

C / SW

SBL / SBR

Multi-channel cable (supplied)

Connecting jacks of the sound device*

MIC IN

Connect to MIC IN jack

L/R OUT

Connect to L/R OUT jack

Surround L/R OUT

Connect to SL/SR OUT jack

Center/Subwoofer OUT

Connect to C/SW OUT jack

Not connected

* The jack name varies depending on the sound

device.

Rear panel of processor

2 Slide the INPUT switch to “5.1ch.”

Front panel of processor

3 Set the 5.1ch speaker mode in the computer.

For details on operation of your computer/sound device, refer to the operating instructions for it.

Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect the processor to the computer. The computer sound setting may be switched to an unintended device.

Connection

Step 1-: Connecting a 2ch Sound Device

Connect the 2ch jacks of the processor by the supplied multi-channel cable. The EFFECT function provides 7.1ch extended surround output from a 2ch input source.

1 Connect the processor to the

sound device as illustrated below.







Cable

plug

names

MIC

L / R

SL / SR

C / SW

SBL / SBR

Multi-channel cable (supplied)

Connecting jacks of the sound device*

MIC IN

Connect to MIC IN jack

L/R OUT

Connect to L/R OUT jack

Not connected

* The jack name varies depending on the sound

device.

Rear panel of processor

2 Slide the INPUT switch to “2ch.”

Front panel of processor

3 Set the 2ch speaker mode in the computer.

For details on operation of your computer/sound device, refer to the operating instructions for it.

Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect the processor to the computer. The computer sound setting may be switched to an unintended device.

Connection

Step 1-: Connecting to the Computer Using the USB cable

Connect the USB port on the computer to the  USB port of the processor by the supplied USB cable. Although the processor works as an external 2ch sound device, the EFFECT functions provide

7.1ch extended surround from 2ch input.

1 Connect the processor to the computer.

to USB port

to  USB port

Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

USB drivers are included in operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X. USB drivers will be installed automatically when the processor is turned on at the first time after connecting and starting the computer. When connecting to different USB ports, a computer may install USB drivers again.

Notes

The headset is not guaranteed to operate with a USB hub or USB extension cable. Use the supplied USB

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cable only.

When the headset is connected to the computer, the volume level of the computer may be set to

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maximum. Turn down the volume of the computer beforehand.

The sound of digital broadcasting might not be output via USB of the computer when connecting by the

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USB cable. Connect it with the multi-channel cable if you cannot hear the sound of digital broadcasting (page 8 to 10).

Computer

2 Slide the INPUT switch to “USB.”

Front panel of processor

3 Check the sound settings of the computer.

For details on operation of your computer device, refer to the operating instructions for it.

Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect the processor to the computer. The computer sound setting may be switched to an unintended device.

Connection

Step 2: Connecting the AC Adaptor

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the processor, and then connect the AC adaptor to the AC outlet.

Rear panel of processor

To DC IN 5.2V jack

To AC outlet

AC adaptor (supplied)

Step 3: Preparing the Headset

1 Connect the  (microphone) plug of the headset to the HEADSET (MIC IN) jack of

the processor, and connect the  (headphone) plug to the HEADSET (PHONES) jack.

Rear panel of processor

Headset

Black

Red

2 Adjust the band of the headset, and wear the earpad marked  on your right ear,

and the one marked  on your left ear.

There is a tactile dot on the hanger marked  to distinguish the left side.

Adjust the position of the microphone for effective pickup of your voice. Return the position of the microphone to rest near the earpad when not in use.

Note

If the position of the microphone is not correct, the sensitivity of the microphone will decrease, and sound from the headphone may enter the microphone.

Connection

Step 4: Checking the Settings of the Computer

To check the sound device settings of the computer

Before using the processor, check the setting of the sound device by following the instructions below according to your operating system. For details on the operation of your computer/ sound device, refer to the operating instructions for it.

For Windows

Windows XP in Category View

Click the [start] menu, select [Control Panel], [Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices], [Sounds and Audio Devices], [Audio] tab, and then select the regular sound device (or [USB PnP Sound Device] if connection is by the supplied USB cable) for [Default device] in the Sound playback or Sound recording menu.

Windows Vista

Click the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound], [Sound], [Playback] or [Recording] tab, select the regular sound device (or [USB PnP Sound Device] if connection is by the supplied USB cable) for the playback device or recording device, and then click [Set default].

Windows 7

For Macintosh

Mac OS X

Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] or [Input] tab, and then select the regular sound device (or [USB PnP Sound Device] if connection is by the supplied USB cable) for [Select a device for sound output] or [Select a device for sound input].

(Continued)

Connection

To adjust the volume level of the sound

When connecting the computer to the processor with the USB cable, adjust the volume level using the VOL control on the headset. When connecting with the multi-channel cable, you can adjust the volume level not only by the VOL control on the headset, but also by changing the computer volume level as below.

For Windows

Windows XP in Category View

Click the [start] menu and select [Control Panel], [Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices], [Sounds and Audio Devices], click [Volume] in Sound menu, and adjust the master volume level.

Windows Vista

Click the [Start] menu and select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound], [Adjust system volume], and adjust the master volume level.

Windows 7

Click the [Start] menu and select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound], [Adjust system volume], and adjust the master volume level.

For Macintosh

Mac OS X

Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] tab, and adjust the speaker output level.

Notes

You may have to perform settings depending on the software. For details, refer to the operating

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instructions of your software.

The headset volume and the output level of the computer are not synchronized.

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To set for music CD playback

This setting is necessary when playing back a music CD in the CD-ROM drive, if connection is by the supplied USB cable. Follow the instructions below according to your operating system and click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device]. For Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Macintosh, setting for music CD playback is not necessary.

For Windows XP in Category View

Click the [start] menu, and select [Control Panel], [Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices], [Sounds and Audio Devices], and [Hardware] tab. Select the CD-ROM drive for playing music, click [Properties], and then click the [Properties] tab. Click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device].

Connection

To adjust the volume level of the microphone

Before using the processor, check and adjust the volume level of the microphone by the computer. Follow the instructions below according to your operating system, and check/adjust the volume level. For details on the operation of your computer, refer to the operating instructions for it.

For Windows

Before adjusting the volume of the microphone, check the input level of the microphone by performing test recording with a sound recorder etc.

Windows XP in Category View

Click the [start] menu and select [Control Panel], [Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices], [Sounds and Audio Devices], and [Audio] tab. Check that [Default device] in the Sound recording menu is set to the regular sound device (or [USB PnP Sound Device] if connection is by the supplied USB cable), click [Volume] in the Sound recording menu, and adjust the microphone input level.

Windows Vista

Click the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], [Hardware and Sound], [Sound], [Recording] tab, and select the regular sound device (or [USB PnP Sound Device] if connection is by the supplied USB cable) for the recording device and click [Set Default]. Select the regular sound device (or [USB PnP Sound Device] if connection is by the supplied USB cable) again, click [Properties], select the [Levels] tab, and adjust the microphone input level.

Windows 7

For Macintosh

Mac OS X

Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Input] tab, and adjust the microphone input level.

Notes

The microphone does not support muting on the audio recording device of your computer. Slide the

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MIC MUTING switch of the Headset to “ON” muting the microphone.

You may have to perform settings depending on the software. For details, refer to the operating

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instructions of your software.

Connection

Operation

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Listening to Sounds

1 Turn on the connected computer. 2 Press the

The power indicator of the processor lights white. If you connect the USB port on the computer to the USB port of the processor by the supplied USB cable, USB drivers will be installed automatically when the processor is turned on at the first time after connecting and starting the computer.

3 Put on the headset.

(See page 12)

4 Start playback from the computer.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the volume level of the headset, and set the microphone muting mode.

/  (on / standby) switch to turn the processor on.



VOL (volume)

Adjust the volume level of the headset.

MIC MUTING

ON: The microphone is set to the MIC MUTING ON mode. OFF: The microphone is set to the MIC MUTING OFF mode.

Notes

When watching films, be careful not to increase the volume too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt your

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ears when a loud scene is played.

The headset volume and the output level of the computer are not synchronised. Also note that the

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microphone muting mode is not synchronised.

The music/sound might not be output from the headset if you connect to the processor by the USB cable

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and slide the INPUT switch to “USB” while using music software. In this case, restart the music software.

Operation

To select your preferred sound field (EFFECT function)

The EFFECT switch allows you to select your preferred sound field. With 5.1ch, 2ch, or USB is connected when “FPS” or “SURROUND” is selected, the built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding will provide a similar sense of realism to 7.1ch. However, if the INPUT switch position does not match the connection, the EFFECT function will not work properly.

Front panel of the processor

Position of switch Sound field mode and suitable sound source

FPS (First Person Shooting) This setting provides clear localization of sounds respective of image.

This is the recommended setting for FPS where locality of sounds need to be accurately perceived. The sound is listener-friendly, natural, clear and realistic. It is characterized by very sharply perceived localization of all channels.

SURROUND This setting provides a seamless reproduction of all channels.

The overall sound is perceived more as a whole than with the FPS mode, and provides the best sound field for playing multichannel surround games in general. Also recommended for movie watching.

OFF 2ch sound is output.

A multichannel source (7.1ch/5.1ch) is downmixed to 2ch sound.

Note

The EFFECT function does not work for monaural sound sources.

About property of sound with the EFFECT function

The EFFECT function may not be obtained from sound sources that do not incorporate video, such as

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music CDs.

VPT (Virtualphones Technology) simulates the average human HRTF (head-related transfer function)*.

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The effect is perceived differently, depending on individual.

* HRTF = Head-Related Transfer Function. A mathematical measurement to show changes in sound

between the source and your ears.

(Continued)

Operation

To make the sound to comfortable to hear (COMPRESSION function)

Slide the COMPRESSION switch to ON/OFF. This function maintains the overall level of program material: explosive sounds are attenuated while lower level sounds (footsteps, etc.) are enhanced. It is very effective for limiting high dynamic range source material.

Front panel of the processor

Note

Check carefully the volume control with the COMPRESSION function. With the COMPRESSION function on, the sound may seem loud with when the audio signal from the computer is comparatively low. In this case, increase the computer’s volume gradually, and set where overall the sound is consistent. Conversely, the sound may be felt to be too low. In this case, decrease the computer’s volume gradually, and set for the most consistent overall sound.

Illustration of the compression process

explosion

dynamic range

dialogue

footsteps, background noise

input signal

compression

output signal

explosion

dialogue

footsteps, background noise

standard

Dynamic range compression by built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) processor

Uncomfortable

dynamic range

Easy to hear

Difficult to hear

Operation

To adjust the volume level from the sound device

OFF

AUTO STANDBY

(GAIN CONTROL)

The GAIN CONTROL adjusts the volume according to the rated output of the sound device (initial setting is “8”). Increase the GAIN CONTROL more than “8” if the output is low, even when the volume of the sound device is maximized. And if sound is distorted, decrease the volume level of the output on the sound device.

Rear panel of the processor

Rotate left to decrease the level

Sound device rated output

More than 2Vrms Adjust the GAIN CONTROL level to “8,” and then adjust the audio output device

2Vrms This processor is calibrated for 2Vrms standard output to the sound device when

Less than 2Vrms “8” - “10,” the GAIN CONTROL level adjust for the louder volume.

GAIN CONTROL level

to lower the sound.

the GAIN CONTROL is set to “8.”

Rotate right to increase the level

To set the system to enter the standby mode automatically (AUTO STANDBY function)

The processor enters the standby mode automatically if the processor does not input sound for about 30 minutes. You can turn the AUTO STANDBY function ON/OFF by the AUTO STANDBY switch.

Rear panel of the processor

Position of switch Effect

ON The AUTO STANDBY function will work. Turn on the system again by pressing

the  /  (on / standby) switch.

OFF The AUTO STANDBY function will not work.

Operation

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using this system, use the following checklist. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom Cause and remedy

No sound

Distorted or intermittent sound (sometimes with noise)

Low sound

Check the connection between the processor and the computer.

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Turn on the computer connected to the processor, and start the playback.

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Turn on the processor.

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The INPUT setting does not match the actual connection method. (Example:

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the input signal is USB, the INPUT setting is 7.1ch, etc.)

Set the INPUT switch to the appropriate input signal.

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Increase the headset volume.

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Connect the headphone plug properly.

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Increase the volume level of the computer and the music playback software.

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The system is connected while music software is in use.

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Restart the music software.

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The sound device of your computer is not set correctly (page 13).

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The volume control of your computer or the music playback software, etc., is

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set to mute.

Unset mute.

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The GAIN CONTROL level is “0.”

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Increase the GAIN CONTROL.

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Your computer does not recognize the headset as a USB device if connection is

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by the supplied USB cable.

Restart your computer.

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The CD-ROM drive of your computer does not support the digital play

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function if connection is by the supplied USB cable.

Use a CD-ROM drive that supports the digital playback function.

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Digital broadcasts might not be heard with the USB connection.

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Connect the computer by the multi-channel cable (page 8 to 10).

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AUTO STANDBY activated because no sound was input for approx. 30

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minutes.

Turn on the processor again.

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Decrease the volume level on the connected computer.

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Increase the volume level on the connected computer and the music playback

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software.

Increase the headset volume.

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Increase the GAIN CONTROL.

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Additional Information

Symptom Cause and remedy

Loud background noise

The surround sound effect is not obtained

Sound is disrupted

No sound from the microphone

Low sound from the microphone

Recorded sound from the microphone is noisy

Distorted sound from the microphone

The MIC MUTING switch does not work

The computer output level settings of the center speaker and subwoofer may be reversed.

If you connect the processor to a computer using the multi-channel cable,

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increase the volume level on the connected sound device.

Separate the processor from the computer.

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The INPUT setting does not match the actual connection method. (Example:

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the input signal is 2ch, the INPUT setting is 7.1ch, etc.)

Set the INPUT switch to the appropriate input signal.

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Set the EFFECT switch to “FPS” or “SURROUND” (page 17).

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The surround effect does not work for monaural sound sources.

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The INPUT setting does not match the actual connection method. (Example:

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the input signal is 2ch, the INPUT setting is 7.1ch, etc.)

Set the INPUT switch to the appropriate input signal.

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The CPU of your computer is overloaded, if connection is by the supplied USB

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cable.

Exit other unnecessary applications.



Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being used

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simultaneously while connected by the supplied USB cable.

Quit operating other USB devices.

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Connect the microphone plug properly.

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The MIC MUTING switch on the headset is set to “ON.”

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Slide the MIC MUTING switch to “OFF.”

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The audio recording device of your computer is not set correctly (page 13).

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Connect the microphone plug properly.

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Move the microphone to the correct position.

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The volume level of the microphone is set too low on the computer.

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Increase the volume level of the microphone on the computer.

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There are electrical wires, fluorescent lights, or mobile phones near the headset

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(especially the microphone).

Move away from any possible sources of electromagnetic interference.



Headphone sound leaked to the microphone.

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Move the microphone to the correct position.

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The volume level of the microphone is set too high on the computer.

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Decrease the volume level of the microphone on the computer.

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The computer’s microphone input is already muted.

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Cancel microphone muting on the computer.

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Depending on the computer, the computer output level settings of the center

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speaker and subwoofer may be reversed. Before changing the computer output level, refer to the operating instructions for details on operation of your computer.

Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

Do not drop, hit, or otherwise expose the

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processor or headset to strong shock of any kind. This could damage it.

Do not disassemble or attempt to open any parts

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of the system.

The earpads and head cushion may deteriorate

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due to long-term storage or use.

On placement

Do not place the system in any of the following

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locations. – Location exposed to direct sunlight, near a

heater, or other extremely high temperature

location – Dusty location – On an unsteady or inclined surface – Location exposed to large amounts of

vibration – Bathroom or other high-humidity locations

On AC adaptor

Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. Using

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AC adaptors with different plug polarity or other characteristics can cause product failure.

Unified polarity plug

Be sure to always use the supplied AC adaptor.

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Even AC adaptors having the same voltage and plug polarity can damage this product due to the current capacity or other factors.

If you are not going to use the system for a long

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time, unplug the AC adaptor.

On headphones

Act considerately When the volume is too high, the sound leaks outside the headphones. Be careful not to increase the volume so high that it bothers people around you. There is a tendency to increase the volume when using in noisy places. However, for reasons of safety, it is advised to keep the volume at a level whereby you can still hear sounds around you.

On cleaning

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzene or alcohol as these may damage the surface.

If the product breaks

If the product breaks, or if a foreign object gets

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inside the unit, immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer.

When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure

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to take both the headphones and processor.

Additional Information

Specifications

Digital surround processor (DP-GA500)

Decoder functions Dolby Pro Logic IIx Virtual surround function

OFF

SURROUND FPS

Compression function OFF

Frequency response 20 – 20,000 Hz

Distortion rate 1% or less (1 kHz)

Input/Output jacks USB jack

7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR, C/SW, SL/SR, L/R, MIC OUT) jacks (stereo mini-jacks)

HEADSET (PHONES, MIC IN) jacks (stereo

mini-jack)

Power requirements DC 5.2 V (from the supplied AC adaptor)

Dimensions Approx. 190 × 30 × 117 mm (w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 310 g Operating environment Compliant computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible computers

Apple Macintosh

CPU: Pentium II 266 MHz or better USB port* Compliant OS:

Windows 7

Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/ Professional/Ultimate

Windows Vista

Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Ultimate

Windows XP

Home Edition (SP2 or later)/Professional (SP2 or later)/Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2 or later)/ Media Center Edition 2005 (SP2 or later)

Mac OS X (10.3 or later)

Stereo Headset (DR-GA210)

Cord 1.5 m Plug Gold-plated stereo mini plug Mass Approx. 240 g (without cord)

Headphones

Type Open air dynamic Driver unit

40 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted) Power handling capacity

1,000 mW (IEC*2) Impedance

40 Ω at 1 kHz Sensitivity

100 dB/mW Frequency response

14 - 22,000 Hz

Microphone

Design Boom microphone Type Electret condenser Open circuit voltage level

-38 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) Effective frequency rage

20 - 20,000 Hz

Supplied accessories

AC adaptor (5.2 V) (1)

Multi-channel cable (7.1ch+MIC) (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Card warranty (1) Operating Instructions (1)

*1 The processor supports USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 Full

Speed).

*2 IEC (International Electronic Committee)

tested.

For the operating environment mentioned above,

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the headset is not guaranteed to operate with all computers.

The headset is not guaranteed to operate with

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home-built computers, operating systems that are personally up-graded, or multiple operating systems.

The headset is not guaranteed to operate with

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functions such as system suspend, sleep and

hibernation. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, n’exposez pas cet appareil aux éclaboussures et évitez de placer dessus des objets remplis de liquide, tels que des vases.

Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, n’ouvrez pas le coffret. Ne confiez les réparations qu’à un technicien qualifié.

N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace restreint, comme une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

Avis à l’intention des clients : les informations suivantes concernent uniquement les appareils vendus dans les pays appliquant les directives de l’UE

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour les questions de compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question relative au SAV ou à la garantie, merci de bien vouloir vous référer aux coordonnées contenues dans les documents relatifs au SAV ou la garantie.

Traitement des appareils électriques et électroniques en fin de vie (Applicable dans les pays de l’Union Européenne et aux autres pays européens disposant de systèmes de collecte sélective)

Ce symbole, apposé sur le produit ou sur son emballage, indique que ce produit ne doit pas être traité avec les déchets ménagers. Il doit être remis à un point de collecte approprié pour le recyclage des équipements électriques et électroniques. En s’assurant que ce produit est bien mis au rebut de manière appropriée, vous aiderez à prévenir les conséquences négatives potentielles pour l’environnement et la santé humaine. Le recyclage des matériaux aidera à préserver les ressources naturelles. Pour toute information supplémentaire au sujet du recyclage de ce produit, vous pouvez contacter votre municipalité, votre déchetterie ou le magasin où vous avez acheté le produit.

Comme la fiche de l’adaptateur secteur est utilisée pour le débrancher de l’alimentation, branchez-la à une prise secteur facilement accessible. Si vous remarquez une anomalie au niveau de la fiche, débranchez-la immédiatement de la prise secteur.

La marque CE est valable uniquement dans les pays où elle a force de loi, c’est-à-dire principalement dans les pays de l’EEE (Espace Economique Européen).

Le processeur ambiophonique numérique de ce

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système intègre le décodeur Dolby Pro Logic II. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. Les termes « Dolby », « Pro Logic » et le sigle double D sont des marques commerciales de Dolby Laboratories.

« Virtualphones Technology » et « VPT » sont

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des marques déposées de Sony Corporation.

Microsoft et Windows sont des marques

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déposées ou des marques commerciales de Microsoft Corporation aux Etats-Unis et/ou dans d’autres pays.

Macintosh et Mac OS sont des marques déposées

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d’Apple Inc. aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays.

IBM et PC/AT sont des marques commerciales et

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des marques déposées d’International Business Machines Corporation.

Pentium est une marque commerciale ou une

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marque déposée d’Intel Corporation.

Dans ce manuel, Windows® XP Home Edition,

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Windows® XP Professional et Windows® XP Media Center Edition sont désignés en tant que Windows XP.

Dans ce manuel, Windows Vista fait référence à

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Windows Vista®.

Dans ce manuel, Windows 7 fait référence à

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Windows® 7 Edition.

Dans ce manuel, Macintosh fait référence à

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Macintosh®.

Tous les autres noms de systèmes et de produits

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sont des marques commerciales ou des marques déposées de leurs propriétaires respectifs. Les symboles ™ et ® ne sont pas repris dans ce manuel.

Les termes de l’écran de l’ordinateur repris dans

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ce manuel peuvent être différents des termes réels.

Table des matières

Caractéristiques ................................4

Inventaire des composants et des

accessoires .....................................5

Position et fonctions des pièces ......6

Description des pièces du processeur

ambiophonique numérique ...................6

Description des pièces du casque ..............7

Raccordement du système de

casque d’écoute .............................8

Etape 1- : Raccordement d’un

périphérique audio 7.1 canaux ..............

Etape 1- : Raccordement d’un

périphérique audio 5.1 canaux ..............

Etape 1- : Raccordement d’un

périphérique audio 2 canaux ..............

Etape 1- : Raccordement à

l’ordinateur à l’aide du câble USB .......11

Etape 2 : Raccordement de l’adaptateur

secteur ....................................................12

Etape 3 : Préparation du casque .............12

Etape 4 : Vérification des paramètres

de l’ordinateur .......................................13

Ecoute du son ................................. 16

Guide de dépannage ..................... 20

Précautions .................................... 22

Spécifications ................................. 23

Caractéristiques

La technologie

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VPT (Virtualphones Technology)*1 7.1 canaux reproduit un son

ambiophonique tridimensionnel de précision via des enceintes multicanaux.

Idéal pour les jeux de tir qui exigent généralement une reproduction précise du son

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directionnel en « mode FPS*

Décodeur Dolby Pro Logic IIx intégré pour un son ambiophonique étendu 7.1 canaux

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provenant d’une source d’entrée 5.1ch/2ch/USB.

La fonction COMPRESSION atténue les sons très puissants tout en accentuant les sons plus

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doux (bruits de pas, etc.).

Transducteur de 40 mm pour une excellente qualité audio dans les jeux.

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Modèle à trois coussins de type ouvert pour un port confortable en cas d’utilisation

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prolongée.

Structure légère pour un port confortable, idéal pour les jeux PC.

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*1 La technologie « Virtualphones Technology (VPT) » supérieure crée ce son ambiophonique réaliste que

l’on peut entendre dans les salles de cinéma, grâce à la technologie d’analyse audio et de traitement des signaux numériques Sony.

*2 FPS = First Person Shooting

Le processeur est optimisé pour le casque fourni. Bien que n’importe quel casque convienne, utilisez le casque fourni pour obtenir des effets surround optimaux.

vers les sorties audio et les prises d’entrée pour micro

Casque

Face arrière du processeur

vers les prises

7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch Câble multicanaux

(fourni)

Ordinateur

vers les prises HEADSET

Préparation

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Inventaire des composants et des accessoires

Avant d’installer le système, vérifiez que tous les composants sont présents.

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Processeur DP-GA500 (1)

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Adaptateur secteur (1)

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Casque DR-GA210 (1)

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Câble USB dédié (1)

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Câble multicanaux (7.1 canaux + MIC) (1)

Préparation

Position et fonctions des pièces

Description des pièces du processeur ambiophonique numérique

Face avant du processeur

Face arrière du processeur

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Témoin d’alimentation

(Voir page 16)

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Commutateur

(Voir page 16)

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Commutateur INPUT (USB/2ch/5.1ch/

7.1ch)

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Commutateur EFFECT (OFF/

SURROUND/FPS)

(Voir page 17)

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Commutateur COMPRESSION (OFF/

ON)

(Voir page 18)

* Le processeur possède un point tactile pour vous permettre de la reconnaître aisément.

 /  (activité/veille)

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Port USB

(Voir page 11)

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Commutateur AUTO STANDBY (OFF/

ON)

(Voir page 19)

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Prises 7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR,

C/SW, SL/SR, L/R, MIC OUT*)

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Prises HEADSET (MIC IN

(Voir page 12)

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GAIN CONTROL

(Voir page 19)

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Prise  DC IN 5,2V

(Voir page 12)

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*, PHONES)

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