Contents 04 05 06 08 10 11 14 17 18 20 21 22 Introduction about the a40 MixAmp™ controls package contents setup Console setup - tv Console setup - home theater Console setup - lan pc setup PC setup lan Troubleshooting Warranty Contents P3
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ASTRO Gaming A40 MixAmp™! 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 A40 MixAmp™ is the result of countless hours of research and development by the foremost experts in the audio industry, extremely talented industrial designers, and an elite cadre of professional video gamers.
Controls A40 MixAmp™ While the ASTRO Gaming A40 MixAmp™ contains a complex electronic package, controlling it is quite simple. The MASTER VOLUME knob raises and lowers volume of all incoming audio feeds together. It will not raise or lower the volume of your outgoing voice communication. (The distance between your microphone and your mouth is the best way to adjust this). The BALANCE control enables you to dial in the perfect mix of game-tovoice communication.
Package Contents 3.5mm-to-3.5mm Cables A40 MixAmp™ and Daisy-chain Connector The A40 MixAmp™ comes docked with a Daisy-chain connector. This connector enables you to easily connect to other A40 MixAmps™, instantly opening up a private, high-quality voice communication channel. Important: Always keep the connector fully inserted and seated for proper operation. An incorrectly seated Daisy-chain connector may cause feedback or other interference. We’ve given you two different lengths of this cable.
Setup Connecting the A40 MixAmp™ to a Gaming Console - Using a Television as your A/V Hub The preceding package contents descriptions should give you a good idea of how each cable fits into your system before you get started. Go back and read through those if you skipped Section 2. There are a great deal of ways to use the A40 MixAmp™, and we’ve packed in virtually every type of cable you’ll ever need to connect to a variety of equipment.
2) RCA Analog - Connecting to the A40’s rear LEFT/RIGHT inputs: use this connection if you don’t yet have a digital cable. The A40 MixAmp™ supports Dolby Pro Logic II, giving you full surround sound even with an analog connection. You can use the supplied 4m RCA-to-RCA Piggyback Cable to connect directly to the RCA output of your television. Alternatively, if you don’t have a free output, you may use the ‘Piggyback’ feature to intercept audio from between your console and your television.
Connecting the A40 MixAmp™ to a Gaming Console - Using a Home Theater Receiver as your A/V Hub 2) Toslink Optical Digital - (cable not included) Connecting to the A40’s rear OPTICAL input: the Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, and Playstation 2 come with optical Toslink outputs for Dolby® Digital audio. The original Xbox requires an add-on box like the Microsoft Xbox High Definition A/V Pack.
Step 2 - Connect to Xbox Live If you are using a headset with a microphone, and an Xbox or Xbox 360, you can easily mix in voice communication from Xbox Live. For Xbox 360 users, connect the 2.5mm-to-2.5mm cable to the back of the 360 controller. Then connect the free end of the 2.5mm cable to the CONTROLLER port on the front of the A40 MixAmp™. If you are using the A40 MixAmp™ with the original Xbox, simply use the original Microsoft Volume Pod along with the supplied ASTRO Gaming 2.5mm cable.
Connecting the A40 MixAmp™ to a PC at Home Important: If you connect to an analog 2-channel output on your PC motherboard or soundcard, you will need to adjust the PC’s volume control in addition to the A40’s MASTER VOLUME control. Start out with the PC’s volume control at least halfway up. You may get an unacceptable amount of hum and background noise if your PC is at or near full volume, depending on the quality of your PC’s audio. Try out several different settings to find the best sound quality.
Using A40 MixAmps™ together in LAN or at a tournament (PC) Basic Troubleshooting If the A40 MixAmp™ turns on briefly when switched on, but then turns off again, check… • Is a headset connected to the A40? (The A40 is designed to shut down automatically if there is no headset present, to prevent accidental discharging).
Warranty All ASTRO Gaming products carry a one year warranty on parts and labor from date of purchase. There is no need to register to obtain this warranty. What is covered All defective parts or faulty workmanship. What is not covered The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, lightning, power surges, other acts of nature/god(s), unauthorized product modification or repairs, or failure to follow the instructions outlined in this Setup Guide.
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