Contents 04 05 06 08 10 13 14 Introduction about the A30 HEADSET A30 PACKAGE CONTENTS SETTING UP the a30 CONNECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE BASIC Troubleshooting Warranty INFORMATION Contents P3
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an ASTRO Gaming A30 Headset! Whether you are a professional video gamer, a casual player, or a hardcore hobbyist, we’d like to welcome you into the ASTRO family of performance gaming accessories. The A30 Headset is the result of countless hours of research and development by audio industry experts, extremely talented industrial designers, and an elite cadre of professional video gamers.
About the A30 headset The A30 Headset was developed specifically for enhancing the audio and communications experience of video gaming. Premium 36mm drivers combined with a removable uni-directional microphone set the audio standard for gaming wherever you are. Whether you’re gaming at home alone on a console or a PC, socially with friends, or out on the road with a portable system, the A30 Headset is the perfect audio solution.
A30 PACKAGE CONTENTS A30 Headset and Quick Disconnect The A30 Headset comes with a special Quick Disconnect (or QD, for short) that enables easy connection of specialized audio connection cables. The 4-Pole QD offers a simple connection to ASTRO’s MixAmp™ or most any portable gaming/music device or mobile phone with a 3.5mm jack. The PC QD has the requisite dual-jack connectors needed for all your voice and audio needs on most tower and laptop computers.
Standard Quick Disconnect Cable This cable connects to the A30’s upper Quick Disconnect and provides a simple stereo 3.5mm connection for use with standard audio devices and the ASTRO MixAmp™. The 4-pole connector also combines microphone with stereo audio and its voice functionality is compatible with devices such as the Apple iPhone, Sony PSP and most smart phones that feature a 3.5mm headset port.
SETTING UP THE A30 HEADSET While the ASTRO Gaming A30 Headset contains more features in a headset than you may be used to, configuration and use is quite simple. The iconic plates on the outside of your A30 Headset are fully removable – we like to call them SPEAKER TAGS. They are each held on with very powerful neodymium magnets (don’t worry – the magnets do not affect audio quality!). Additional Tags be purchased on www.astrogaming.com should you want to customize the look of your headset.
You’ll find a receptacle for the A30’s MICROPHONE BOOM on the left side of the headset just below the earcup. Simply insert the boom’s 2.5mm connector into the jack, align the positioning key, and adjust the end of the microphone so it resides near to your mouth. The A30’s microphone has excellent noise-rejection properties – keep the microphone 1-2” away from your mouth for the best fidelity.
connecting an audio source Attaching the Quick Disconnect to the A30 Headset The A30 Headset includes two different Quick Disconnect cables, a standard 4-Pole QD and a PC QD. Both include a QUICK DISCONNECT jack and a source specific connection. To plug either of the two included headset cables into the QD, make sure you have the 2.5mm and 3.5mm connector jacks properly aligned (one is smaller and one is larger).
Using the A30 Headset with the MixAmp™ (Fig. A) Connect the HEADSET CABLE with the 4-pole QD (the single 3.5mm audio jack) to the A30 Headset’s Quick Disconnect. Make certain that the two halves of the QD are fully inserted and seated. This special 4-pole connector enables the A30 Headset to blend in microphone functionality with a single connection when used with the MixAmp™! Using the A30 Headset with a PC (Fig. B) Connect the Dual Jack HEADSET CABLE to the Quick Disconnect on the A30.
Using the A30 Headset with mobile phones Connect the 4-pole HEADSET CABLE to the A30’s Quick Disconnect. You can now use the A30 with mobile devices that have a 3.5mm 4-pole connector for audio and voice. Some mobile devices with 4-pole compatibility are: the Apple iPhone, Blackberry Storm, and Sony PSP-3000. Consult your owner’s manual for details on what kind of device you own. Use the controls built into your device for adjusting the volume or to make and receive calls.
basic troubleshooting If the A30 Headset has no sound, check… • Are the Quick Disconnect ends firmly pushed together? • Is your device’s volume level set to low or muted? If you are connected to a PC with the PC Quick Disconnect: • Are the microphone (pink) and audio (green) jacks properly inserted into the corresponding jacks? If the microphone does not operate properly, check… • Are the Quick Disconnect ends firmly pushed together? • Is the MUTE control on the Quick Disconnect engaged? (the switch indicat
warranty information All products purchased directly from ASTRO Gaming carry a one year warranty on defective parts or faulty workmanship. No registration is required to activate this warranty. If you purchased one of our products from a retailer other than ASTRO Gaming, you’ll need to register your product with us in order to authorize and activate your warranty. There are additional benefits to registering your product with ASTRO Gaming. For details, please visit: www.astrogaming.
What we ask from you You will be responsible for shipping or transportation charges to us. We recommend that you keep the original shipping materials, as it is important that the product will not be damaged during shipping. ASTRO Gaming cannot be responsible for damages incurred during shipping due to poor packing, but should this occur we hope that we can still be friends.
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