Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1a - Gaming Headset Manual
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Name of each part
Confirm each part before using the product.
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- Earpad
- Headband
- Arm
- Housing
- LEFT/RIGHT indicator
- 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-jack
- 1.2 m (3.9') cable with smartphone controller and mic
- 3.5 mm (1/8") goldplated stereo mini-plug
- Remote control with mic
- 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug (4 pole/L-shaped)
- Microphone
- 2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC
- Y-type stereo headset cable
- 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug (3 pole)
- 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug
Using the product
Lower the volume on the device you intend to use.
- Connect the 2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC to headphones.
- When connecting to smartphone, use the 1.2 m (3.9') cable with smartphone controller and mic.
- Connect the product to the Y-type stereo headset cable, and then connect the Y-type cable to the PC's microphone input and headphone output.
- When your PC's headphone/microphone terminal is integrated, you don't need the Y-shaped stereo headset cable.
- When connecting to a PlayStation ® 4 wireless controller, connect to the stereo headphone/microphone jack on the wireless controller.
- When connecting to a smartphone, connect to the headphone jack of the smartphone.
- Place the headphone marked "LEFT" over your left ear and the headphone marked "RIGHT" over your right ear so that the earpads cover your ears completely.
- When using the 2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC, adjust the microphone for optimal pickup.
- Turn on the connected device and adjust volume as necessary.
Microphone pivot point (2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC)
- The arm can be moved upward or downward for optimal microphone positioning as shown in the figure.
- This microphone is a flexible gooseneck type.
- When using this product, do not rub the microphone or hold it tightly to avoid unexpected noise or malfunction.
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Using the remote controller (2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC)
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Adjust the volume for the headphones and mute and unmute the microphone.
Using the remote controller (1.2 m (3.9') cable with smartphone controller and mic)
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Playback/pause for music Answering/ending phone calls | Press the control button once. |
Adjusting volume | Adjust with the volume control. |
- Some smartphones do not support playback and pause functionality for music file.
- The remote control on the headphones cannot adjust the volume on the playback device itself.
- Playback will not be muted, even on the lowest setting.
Specifications
Headphones
- Type: Open air dynamic
- Driver: 40 mm
- Sensitivity: 92 dB/mW
- Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Maximum input power: 1,300 mW
- Impedance: 39 ohms
Microphone
2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC
- Type: Back electret condenser
- Polar pattern: Unidirectional
- Sensitivity: -38 dB (0dB=1V/Pa, 1 kHz)
- Frequency response: 250 to 16,000 Hz
1.2 m (3.9') cable with smartphone controller and mic
- Type: condenser
- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
- Sensitivity: -40 dB (0dB=1V/Pa, 1 kHz)
- Frequency response: 100 to 10,000 Hz
Other
- Weight (without cable): Approx. 225 g (7.9 oz)
- Accessories: 2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC (3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug (4 pole)), 1.2 m (3.9') cable with smartphone controller and mic (3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug (4 pole/L-shaped), Y-type stereo headset cable
- Sold separately: Earpad, 2.0 m (6.6') cable for PC, 1.2 m (3.9') cable with smartphone controller and mic, Y-type stereo headset cable
For product improvement, the product is subject to modication without notice.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
PS4 is a trademark of the same company.
Audio-Technica Corporation
2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan
©2019 Audio-Technica Corporation
Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com
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