ASTRO A50 Instruction Manual page 6

System Configuration
PC Setup:
1. PC port ∂ OPT-IN: Connect the Optical Cable from the optical digital output on your PC to the digital input on the MixAmp™
Transmitter (Tx). If your PC does not have an optical connection, use your headphone or line out jack and connect to the
AUX input on the Tx. You may need to acquire a USB to optical digital out converter*.
2. PC ∂ PWR: Connect the USB Power Cable from a port on your PC to the PWR port on your MixAmp™ Transmitter (Tx).
Game Audio (using Windows 7 Pro)
In the Control Panel, select:
Sound ∂ Playback
Under digital output, select "SPDIF Out" then "Set as Default Device."
If you do not have an optical output, select "Headphone /
Speaker out," "Line Out" or "Digital Output" on the USB to SPDIF
converter.
Optical Cable
USB Power Cable
// PC
Voice Chat
In the Control Panel, select:
Sound ∂ Recording
Select "ASTRO Wireless Transmitter" then "Set as Default Device"
*To guarantee full functionality, ensure that your sound card
supports Dolby® Digital technology.
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