User guide

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The Andrea Anti-Noise
®
PC Noise Canceling
Headphone NC-185 features, state-of-the-art,
Noise Canceling microphone technology that
removes background noise and echo speaker
feedback for optimal voice recognition. Users
receive:
• Andrea Anti-Noise
®
microphone technology
in a high-fidelity, headset that can be easily
folded flat for convenient storage
• Quality metal flex boom keeps microphone
accurately positioned in place
• Enhanced speed and accuracy of PC speech-
driven applications
Connecting the NC-185
To connect the Andrea Noise Canceling PC
Headphone NC-185 to your computer's sound
card:
1. Plug the pink microphone jack (indicated by
a microphone icon) into the "mic in" port.
2. Plug the green speaker jack (indicated by a
sound icon) into the "speaker" port.
COMPATIBILITY
The NC-185 is compatible with most major
sound cards, computers and laptops.
HEADSET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fit the adjustable headband over your head
to secure the headset with the speaker
resting comfortably around your ear and the
temple pad about one to two inches over
the other ear. Note: The microphone boom
can rotate to adapt to either the right or left
side of your head.
2. Adjust the microphone boom so that the
microphone is approximately 3/4" in front of
your mouth, making sure that you are
talking into the voice side of the
microphone, indicated by the white dot.
Package includes: One (1) NC-185 Headset,
and
One (1) NC-185 Headset Publication.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please visit our website at:
www.AndreaElectronics.com/warranty.htm
for all warranty information.
Congratulations on your purchase
of the Andrea Anti-Noise
®
PC Headphone NC-185!
NC-185
Headphones
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you encounter the following problems:
No sound from headset ear piece while
an audio CD plays from computer.
A. Check all connections.
B. Consult your sound card instruction booklet
C. Check output volume level adjustment in
software.
Microphone does not record sound when
using a voice-recording application.
A. Check all connections.
B. Bring the microphone closer to your mouth.
C. Check input control for proper level in
software.
D. Check that microphone is not muted in the
PCs microphone audio panel.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
We hope that you enjoy your Andrea NC-185
Headphones. If you have additional questions,
please visit our website at:
www.AndreaElectronics.com/faq/
Analog_Headsets.htm or call Andrea
Electronics Corporation's Technical Service
team at 1-800-707-5779 (USA & Canada) for
assistance.
AudioCommander
®
• A virtual dashboard to audio features and
functions.
• 10-band graphic equalizer with built-in
presets.
• Microphone volume control with audio
enhancements.
• Basic voice recorder.
• Microsoft XP and Vista compatible.
PureAudio
®
• Patented noise reduction speech
enhancement algorithm.
• Designed for hi-fidelity sound quality and
compatible with speech recognition software.
• Reduces repetitive background noise on both
acoustic and electronic system noise.
• Can be utilized on microphone output and
received earphone audio.
Visit www.andreaelectronics.com to enhance
your analog headset with Andrea's PureAudio
USB-SA Digital Audio Adapter. With the
adapter, you will receive Andrea Electronic's
AudioCommander
®
and PureAudio
®
state-of-the-art-software which includes:
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HEADSET ADJUSTABLE FOR USE
ON RIGHT/LEFT EAR
USB CONNECTION WITH USB-SA (OPTIONAL)
STANDARD SET-UP
Talk into side of
microphone indicated
by white dot
POSITION MICROPHONE 3/4" (20 MM)
FROM MOUTH
Visit www.Andreaelectronics.com or call 1-800-707-5779 U.S.A./Canada to order a USB-SA Adapter.
USB Port
OPTIONAL USB-SA