Connecting The A40 To An Audio Source - ASTRO A40 Instruction Manual

Connecting the A40 to an Audio Source

Attaching the Quick Disconnect to the A40 Headset
The A40 Headset includes a Quick Disconnect Cable. The cable includes
an A40 Quick Disconnect jack, and the other side contains a single 3.5mm
4-pole connector for connecting to a MixAmp™ Pro, MixAmp™ 5.8 or any
standard audio jack.
The upper part of the Quick Disconnect (attached to the A40 Headset itself)
contains a mute control that shuts off any outgoing voice signals. 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).
FIG. A FIG. B
(MixAmp 5.8) (MixAmp PRO)
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FIG. C FIG. D
Using the A40 Headset with a MixAmp
Connect the Standard QD Cable to the A40 Headset's upper Quick Dis-
connect. Make certain that the two halves of the QD are fully inserted and
seated. This special 4-pole connector enables the A40 Headset to blend
in microphone functionality with a single connection when used with any
MixAmp™!
Using the A40 Headset with a PC (Figure C)
When you are ready to game with a PC and communicate with the A40
Headset's high-quality uni-directional microphone, connect the PC Splitter
to the end of the QD Cable of the A40. Plug the microphone and audio con-
nectors 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.
Using the A40 Headset with a Standard Audio Source (Figure D)
Connect the Standard QD Cable to the A40's upper Quick Disconnect. You
can use the A40 with any device that has a 3.5mm stereo output.
The Standard QD 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, any MixAmp™.
Important: The Standard QD Cable might have built in voice functionality when
you use it with any 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, Commander).
Pro/5.8 (Figure A & B)
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