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... Xbox 360 component setup 11 Xbox 360 HDMI setup* 12 Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) setup 13 PS3 optical cable setup 13 PS3 component setup 14 The RIG Mixer 15 Powering up 15 Connecting a mobile device 15 Master volume control 15 [MIC ROCKER] switch 16 [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer 16 [GAME/MOBILE SOUND...
... Xbox 360 component setup 11 Xbox 360 HDMI setup* 12 Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) setup 13 PS3 optical cable setup 13 PS3 component setup 14 The RIG Mixer 15 Powering up 15 Connecting a mobile device 15 Master volume control 15 [MIC ROCKER] switch 16 [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer 16 [GAME/MOBILE SOUND...
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When connected to a mobile device, RIG blends game and chat with mobile audio, apps, and alerts-and best of all RIG has to offer. RIG was designed from the ground up and start exploring all -enables you to take calls without losing your new RIG Headset + Mixer! Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your connection to the world. GLHF! 3 This guide will help you into the RIG family of high-end audio products. Plantronics Gaming would like to welcome you get set up for deeply immersive game audio but without pausing the game.
When connected to a mobile device, RIG blends game and chat with mobile audio, apps, and alerts-and best of all RIG has to offer. RIG was designed from the ground up and start exploring all -enables you to take calls without losing your new RIG Headset + Mixer! Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your connection to the world. GLHF! 3 This guide will help you into the RIG family of high-end audio products. Plantronics Gaming would like to welcome you get set up for deeply immersive game audio but without pausing the game.
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What's in the box RIG Headset RIG Mixer Boom microphone/cable Xbox LIVE® chat cable RCA piggyback cable Optional in-line microphone/ cable 4
What's in the box RIG Headset RIG Mixer Boom microphone/cable Xbox LIVE® chat cable RCA piggyback cable Optional in-line microphone/ cable 4
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System overview RIG Headset 1 2 1 Headband adjustment 2 Right ear indicator RIG Mixer 1 3 3 Microphone port 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 1 Power on/off 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial 3 Mobile microphone 4 Game microphone 5 [GAME/MOBILE SOUND] balancer 8 6 [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer 7 [CALL] button 8 [EQUALIZER] button 9 [MIC MUTE] button 5
System overview RIG Headset 1 2 1 Headband adjustment 2 Right ear indicator RIG Mixer 1 3 3 Microphone port 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 1 Power on/off 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial 3 Mobile microphone 4 Game microphone 5 [GAME/MOBILE SOUND] balancer 8 6 [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer 7 [CALL] button 8 [EQUALIZER] button 9 [MIC MUTE] button 5
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Boom microphone/cable 1 1 Boom Optional inline microphone/cable 2 1 1 [CALL] button 2 [MUTE] switch 6
Boom microphone/cable 1 1 Boom Optional inline microphone/cable 2 1 1 [CALL] button 2 [MUTE] switch 6
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...do for your game. PRO TIP For proper performance, make sure that the headset jack is fully inserted into the RIG Mixer. As the RIG Headset connects properly to the RIG Mixer, the red light on the bottom left ear cup. Be certain that the microphone is fully seated in -line...MUTE] button will automatically shut off. 7 Headset basics Designed to connect and mix audio from your mobile device with a game console or PC, the RIG mixer shines when integrated with mobile devices. 1 Insert the connector of the desired microphone cable into the port located on the [MIC MUTE] button will...
...do for your game. PRO TIP For proper performance, make sure that the headset jack is fully inserted into the RIG Mixer. As the RIG Headset connects properly to the RIG Mixer, the red light on the bottom left ear cup. Be certain that the microphone is fully seated in -line...MUTE] button will automatically shut off. 7 Headset basics Designed to connect and mix audio from your mobile device with a game console or PC, the RIG mixer shines when integrated with mobile devices. 1 Insert the connector of the desired microphone cable into the port located on the [MIC MUTE] button will...
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The controls are easy to a mobile device. To unmute, move it on -the-go. Using the inline mic Plantronics Gaming recommends using the stealth inline mic for the occasions when connecting directly to use and perfect for gaming sessions. 2 1 1 [CALL] button 2 [MUTE] button 1 Make a ... To mute the call, switch the mute button up towards the headset. Using the noise canceling, high fidelity boom microphone is plugged into the RIG mixer, the call button on the inline mic will be disabled and will not perform any call button again. 4 Adjust volume To adjust volume, adjust...
The controls are easy to a mobile device. To unmute, move it on -the-go. Using the inline mic Plantronics Gaming recommends using the stealth inline mic for the occasions when connecting directly to use and perfect for gaming sessions. 2 1 1 [CALL] button 2 [MUTE] button 1 Make a ... To mute the call, switch the mute button up towards the headset. Using the noise canceling, high fidelity boom microphone is plugged into the RIG mixer, the call button on the inline mic will be disabled and will not perform any call button again. 4 Adjust volume To adjust volume, adjust...
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... and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the left side. 2 Attached to the RIG Mixer is plugged into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the right side of both game and voice audio signal. PC setup 1 Make sure... without having to the headset. Insert the headset 3.5mm plug into the PC itself and not an external USB power source 3 For best performance, assign "Plantronics Gaming RIG" as Skype, Ventrilo, and Team Speak all enable discrete assignment of voice/game audio. Remember that the USB connector is a set of voice-to...
... and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the left side. 2 Attached to the RIG Mixer is plugged into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the right side of both game and voice audio signal. PC setup 1 Make sure... without having to the headset. Insert the headset 3.5mm plug into the PC itself and not an external USB power source 3 For best performance, assign "Plantronics Gaming RIG" as Skype, Ventrilo, and Team Speak all enable discrete assignment of voice/game audio. Remember that the USB connector is a set of voice-to...
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...on the left side. 4 Insert the included Xbox Live chat cable into your TV will enable equal volume of the RIG Mixer 3 Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Sliding the control upward makes game sound louder and voice (game chat) quieter. Insert the 3.5mm plug .... 10 Xbox 360® setup Xbox 360 optical cable setup How you have an optical cable (not included in how audio is connected to the RIG Mixer. An optical cable is an optional connection method that the 3 o'clock position will generally be the most important factor in package, sold separately ...
...on the left side. 4 Insert the included Xbox Live chat cable into your TV will enable equal volume of the RIG Mixer 3 Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Sliding the control upward makes game sound louder and voice (game chat) quieter. Insert the 3.5mm plug .... 10 Xbox 360® setup Xbox 360 optical cable setup How you have an optical cable (not included in how audio is connected to the RIG Mixer. An optical cable is an optional connection method that the 3 o'clock position will generally be the most important factor in package, sold separately ...
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Insert the other end to the RIG Mixer. 6 Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the right side of...(TV, receiver, etc). 5 Insert the included Xbox Live chat cable into the 2.5mm jack (smaller of the two) located to the RIG headset. Remember that the USB connector is attached properly to the right of the headset jack on the Xbox 360. Sliding the control upward ... Xbox game controller. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side. 2 Connect the USB cable from the...
Insert the other end to the RIG Mixer. 6 Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the right side of...(TV, receiver, etc). 5 Insert the included Xbox Live chat cable into the 2.5mm jack (smaller of the two) located to the RIG headset. Remember that the USB connector is attached properly to the right of the headset jack on the Xbox 360. Sliding the control upward ... Xbox game controller. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side. 2 Connect the USB cable from the...
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... audio signal. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side. 2 Connect the USB cable from the RIG mixer into a USB port on the Xbox 360 (For proper function: make sure that the USB connector is ...components sold separately by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the right side of the mixer (over the orange LEDs). Insert the other manufacturers. Plantronics does not supply this component. Attach the AV HDMI adapter into the Xbox 360 itself and not an external USB power source. . 3 Attach the included...
... audio signal. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side. 2 Connect the USB cable from the RIG mixer into a USB port on the Xbox 360 (For proper function: make sure that the USB connector is ...components sold separately by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the right side of the mixer (over the orange LEDs). Insert the other manufacturers. Plantronics does not supply this component. Attach the AV HDMI adapter into the Xbox 360 itself and not an external USB power source. . 3 Attach the included...
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Go to: Settings > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings > Input Device (select "Plantronics RIG") > OK 5 Set the audio settings on the PS3 to the RIG headset. Go to: Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings > Audio Multioutput > On 6 Find a good balance of game and voice audio by other audio ... separately by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the left side. 2 Attach a Toslink digital optical cable to enable chat with the RIG Mixer. Use this setup if your TV or primary audio device has an optical port and if you connect your PS3's audio/video to the...
Go to: Settings > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings > Input Device (select "Plantronics RIG") > OK 5 Set the audio settings on the PS3 to the RIG headset. Go to: Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings > Audio Multioutput > On 6 Find a good balance of game and voice audio by other audio ... separately by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the left side. 2 Attach a Toslink digital optical cable to enable chat with the RIG Mixer. Use this setup if your TV or primary audio device has an optical port and if you connect your PS3's audio/video to the...
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... a USB port on the PS3. Remember that the USB connector is attached properly to : Settings > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings > Input Device (select "Plantronics RIG") > OK 7 Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the left side. PRO TIP Alternatively, if your...audio cable to your TV to pass audio through to an external device and turn off the TV speaker. 5 Connect the USB cable from the RIG mixer into an available USB port on the PS3. 3 Attach the included 3.5 adapter/RCA piggyback to change the audio settings of both game and...
... a USB port on the PS3. Remember that the USB connector is attached properly to : Settings > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings > Input Device (select "Plantronics RIG") > OK 7 Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer on the left side. PRO TIP Alternatively, if your...audio cable to your TV to pass audio through to an external device and turn off the TV speaker. 5 Connect the USB cable from the RIG mixer into an available USB port on the PS3. 3 Attach the included 3.5 adapter/RCA piggyback to change the audio settings of both game and...
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... indicating proper enumeration, then settling on the mixer to at least 50% volume). 15 A slight detent indicates the off the mixer. The RIG Mixer Powering up PRO TIP The RIG Mixer must be connected via USB to the platform that the [MICROPHONE ROCKER] switch is to set devices to turn on the... the Game Mode (orange) or Mobile Mode (blue) that you are using it firmly into your mobile device. Do not shake or taunt the RIG Mixer. External USB power adapters will power down.
... indicating proper enumeration, then settling on the mixer to at least 50% volume). 15 A slight detent indicates the off the mixer. The RIG Mixer Powering up PRO TIP The RIG Mixer must be connected via USB to the platform that the [MICROPHONE ROCKER] switch is to set devices to turn on the... the Game Mode (orange) or Mobile Mode (blue) that you are using it firmly into your mobile device. Do not shake or taunt the RIG Mixer. External USB power adapters will power down.
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...of the above to their previous states. 16 However, mobile audio (Rx) can cause hearing loss. In the default configuration, the RIG Mixer also mutes incoming (Rx) game chat. Always listen at once. Additionally, the microphone is active, and controls the balance between game ...moderate levels. For example, switching the [MIC ROCKER] switch from Mobile Mode (blue) to Game Mode (orange) reverses all audio devices connected to the RIG mixer. When the [MIC ROCKER] switch is muted (default mode) • [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer now actively controls the Game Sound volume. ...
...of the above to their previous states. 16 However, mobile audio (Rx) can cause hearing loss. In the default configuration, the RIG Mixer also mutes incoming (Rx) game chat. Always listen at once. Additionally, the microphone is active, and controls the balance between game ...moderate levels. For example, switching the [MIC ROCKER] switch from Mobile Mode (blue) to Game Mode (orange) reverses all audio devices connected to the RIG mixer. When the [MIC ROCKER] switch is muted (default mode) • [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer now actively controls the Game Sound volume. ...
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... prefer game sound to amplify the sound. Sliding the control upward makes game sound louder and voice (game chat) quieter. The best setting for the RIG Mixer to be heard at least 50% or greater volume on the connected mobile device. 17 The [CALL] button on the right side of the...
... prefer game sound to amplify the sound. Sliding the control upward makes game sound louder and voice (game chat) quieter. The best setting for the RIG Mixer to be heard at least 50% or greater volume on the connected mobile device. 17 The [CALL] button on the right side of the...
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... Twitch.tv stream via a connected laptop, Skype video chat via connected tablet, and listening and playing along with walkthroughs on YouTube instead of the RIG Mixer mutes the microphone transmission (Tx) to the Mobile Mode. Pause less. Mobile audio (Rx) can be heard in either conversation. Mic mute...that the headset jack is in a game, flip the [MIC ROCKER] switch to the mobile side unless it is fully inserted into the RIG Mixer. RIG enables a dedicated mobile channel for audio and chat take advantage! Keep playing. 1 To answer a call , tap the [CALL] button again. ...
... Twitch.tv stream via a connected laptop, Skype video chat via connected tablet, and listening and playing along with walkthroughs on YouTube instead of the RIG Mixer mutes the microphone transmission (Tx) to the Mobile Mode. Pause less. Mobile audio (Rx) can be heard in either conversation. Mic mute...that the headset jack is in a game, flip the [MIC ROCKER] switch to the mobile side unless it is fully inserted into the RIG Mixer. RIG enables a dedicated mobile channel for audio and chat take advantage! Keep playing. 1 To answer a call , tap the [CALL] button again. ...
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...mode has only minor audio corrections that give an extra advantage. Use this feature may not seem like desired functionality for most gamers, the RIG Mixer can be 'unlocked' to provide game chat to be managed and heard at and accurate as it is actively transmitting to. This feature...still be heard when the [MIC ROCKER] switch is important or preferred. 2 tones SEISMIC The Seismic Bass Transducers inside of each ear cup of the RIG Headset couple with a large amount of players on a smartphone or tablet to a connected mobile device, as possible. critical for some, this mode if...
...mode has only minor audio corrections that give an extra advantage. Use this feature may not seem like desired functionality for most gamers, the RIG Mixer can be 'unlocked' to provide game chat to be managed and heard at and accurate as it is actively transmitting to. This feature...still be heard when the [MIC ROCKER] switch is important or preferred. 2 tones SEISMIC The Seismic Bass Transducers inside of each ear cup of the RIG Headset couple with a large amount of players on a smartphone or tablet to a connected mobile device, as possible. critical for some, this mode if...
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Deactivating combo chat With the RIG Mixer powered off, but still connected to USB power on a compatible device, hold the [EQUALIZER] button down... Chat mode is now active. PRO TIP Combo Chat is off as the default mode from the factory, and when the RIG Mixer is deployed to Mobile Mode (blue). 20 Remember, default mode means game chat is muted when the [MIC ROCKER...that Combo Chat mode is inactive and back to the default mode. Activating combo chat With the RIG Mixer powered off, but still connected to USB power on a compatible device, hold the [EQUALIZER] button down for 4-5 seconds....
Deactivating combo chat With the RIG Mixer powered off, but still connected to USB power on a compatible device, hold the [EQUALIZER] button down... Chat mode is now active. PRO TIP Combo Chat is off as the default mode from the factory, and when the RIG Mixer is deployed to Mobile Mode (blue). 20 Remember, default mode means game chat is muted when the [MIC ROCKER...that Combo Chat mode is inactive and back to the default mode. Activating combo chat With the RIG Mixer powered off, but still connected to USB power on a compatible device, hold the [EQUALIZER] button down for 4-5 seconds....
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...inserted. Make sure that some bulky smartphone and tablet cases don't allow for some jacks to the midpoint (9 o'clock) or below. When plugged into the RIG Mixer, use . Some phones, like the Apple iPhone, are designed to ring through the handset to silent mode. 21 Make sure the [MIC ROCKER]... switch is deployed to the top of the phone call is incoming when the phone is set to connect properly. I get screeching audio (when using RIG Mixer or Headset with a phone) Make certain that a call . My phone does not ring through the headset, only through the headset is firmly ...
...inserted. Make sure that some bulky smartphone and tablet cases don't allow for some jacks to the midpoint (9 o'clock) or below. When plugged into the RIG Mixer, use . Some phones, like the Apple iPhone, are designed to ring through the handset to silent mode. 21 Make sure the [MIC ROCKER]... switch is deployed to the top of the phone call is incoming when the phone is set to connect properly. I get screeching audio (when using RIG Mixer or Headset with a phone) Make certain that a call . My phone does not ring through the headset, only through the headset is firmly ...
