Saitek Cyborg 5.1 User Manual page 2

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Installing your new Saitek Cyborg 5.1 surround sound headset
Features:
• True 5.1 Surround sound using integrated USB sound card with in-line volume/mute controls
• Low profile, rotating cans and adjustable headband for total comfort and portability
• Detachable noise-cancelling boom microphone
• 6 sonic drivers deliver precise directional audio
• Unique styling - 'Cyborg' logo illuminates when 5.1 sound is selected
• 3.5mm jack included for use with MP3/CD/Handheld devices (in stereo)
The Saitek Cyborg 5.1 surround sound headset adds surround sound when watching films, playing
games or listening to music recorded in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The headset also includes a
boom microphone, making it ideal for communicating with team mates while playing games, or
friends, family and colleagues via voice communication software.
Stereo volume control
Stereo/5.1 select button
Microphone Mute
Installation
Stereo
Plug the green mini jackplug into the PC, CD or MP3 player's sound out socket. Make sure
"stereo" is selected on the sliding "stereo/5.1" switch on the headphone control unit. Turn the
stereo volume rotary control to the minimum and on your PC's sound or media player controls,
increase the volume level to about three quarters. With music playing or with the game started,
gradually increase the volume to the desired level by turning the volume control on the headset
control unit. If you want to use the microphone, plug the pink mini jackplug into the computer's
sound in or microphone socket.
5.1 Surround Sound
Plug the USB cable into one of your computer's free USB ports.
Insert the driver CD in the CD drawer of your PC. When prompted, open the CD and select the XP
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5.1 volume up
5.1 volume down
or Vista folder depending on your PC's operating system. Click on the .exe file and follow on-
screen instructions to install the driver software. When prompted, restart your PC.
Make sure "5.1" is selected on the sliding "stereo/5.1" switch on the headphone control unit and
repeatedly press "volume -" to ensure the headphone volume level is at 0 before you put the
headphones on.
With music playing or with the game started, gradually increase the volume to the desired level by
pressing the "volume +" button on the headset control unit.
WARNING: Prolonged use at high volume may damage your hearing.
To change the sound settings of the Saitek Cyborg 5.1 Headset,
click on the USB 3D 106 Sound configuration icon at the bottom
right of your desktop. The Main Setting screen should appear.
You can use the Main Setting screen to adjust
the output settings of the on-board sound
card. Select two speakers for simple stereo, 4
or 6 speakers for 3.1 sound and 5.1 surround
sound. Every time you select a different
configuration, the new settings will be
demonstrated through your headphones and
the configuration shown in the graphic on the
right.
You can also swap speaker positions within the
5.1 surround sound set-up. Click on the settings
hammer icon to open the speaker environment
window and click the check boxes to customise
speaker positions or to enhance bass.