Astro Gaming A40 - Manual (Page 11)

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Using the A40 Headset with the A40 MixAmp ™ (Figure A)
Connect the HEADSET CABLE with the 4-pole connector (the single 3.5mm
audio jack) to the A40 Headset’s Quick Disconnect. Make certain that the
two halves of the QD are fully inserted and seated. This special 4-pole con-
nector enables the A40 Headset to blend in microphone functionality with a
single connection when used with the A40 MixAmp™!
Using the A40 Headset with a PC (Figure B)
When you are ready to game with a PC and communicate with the A40
Headset’s high-quality uni-directional microphone, connect the Dual Jack
HEADSET CABLE to the Quick Disconnect on the A40. Plug the microphone
and audio connectors into their corresponding jacks on your PC. Usually
these are pink (for microphone) and green (for audio). Consult your PC’s
motherboard and/or sound card manual for further information.
The Dual Jack (PC) HEADSET CABLE contains a volume control on the Quick
Disconnect for easy control of the audio level without the A40 MixAmp
™ or
an external audio source.
Using the A40 Headset with a Standard Audio Source (Figure C)
Connect the 4-pole HEADSET CABLE to the A40’s Quick Disconnect. You
can now use the A40 with any device that has a 3.5mm stereo output (or a
1/4” stereo jack with the included 3.5mm-to-1/4” adapter).
The 4-pole HEADSET CABLE doesn’t have a volume control – this cable
should be primarily used with sources that have an easy-to-control volume
level, like mp3 players, portable gaming systems, and of course, the A40
MixAmp™.
Important: The 4-pole connector cable might have built in voice function-
ality when you use it with the A40 MixAmp™, but it won’t interfere with
your portable devices’ audio output (i.e. mp3 players and portable gaming
systems). Simply connect the 4-pole jack to any 3.5mm socket to use the
A40 Headset as conventional headphones. (You might also want to remove
the MICROPHONE BOOM when you are out in public or on the road, Com-
mander).
Connecting the A40 to an Audio Source