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4-194-154-12(1) Digital Surround Headset System Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Bedienungsanleitung DE Manual de instrucciones ES DR-GA500 ©2010 Sony Corporation
4-194-154-12(1) Digital Surround Headset System Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Bedienungsanleitung DE Manual de instrucciones ES DR-GA500 ©2010 Sony Corporation
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...actual terms. Table Of Contents Features 4 Checking the Components and Accessories 5 Location and Function of Parts........6 Digital Surround Processor Part Descriptions 6 Headset Part Descriptions 7 Connecting the Headset system......8 Step 1-: Connecting a 7.1ch Sound Device 8 Step 1-: Connecting a 5.1ch Sound Device...and "VPT" are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other names of systems and products are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...actual terms. Table Of Contents Features 4 Checking the Components and Accessories 5 Location and Function of Parts........6 Digital Surround Processor Part Descriptions 6 Headset Part Descriptions 7 Connecting the Headset system......8 Step 1-: Connecting a 7.1ch Sound Device 8 Step 1-: Connecting a 5.1ch Sound Device...and "VPT" are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other names of systems and products are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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...; Lightweight structure provides wearing comfort ideal for PC gaming. *1 Superior "Virtualphones Technology (VPT)" creates that surround-sound realism typical of movie theatres, thanks to Sony audio analysis and digital signal processing technology. *2 FPS = First Person Shooting The processor is optimised for the supplied headset. Features 7.1ch VPT (Virtualphones Technology)*1 achieves precision three-dimensional...
...; Lightweight structure provides wearing comfort ideal for PC gaming. *1 Superior "Virtualphones Technology (VPT)" creates that surround-sound realism typical of movie theatres, thanks to Sony audio analysis and digital signal processing technology. *2 FPS = First Person Shooting The processor is optimised for the supplied headset. Features 7.1ch VPT (Virtualphones Technology)*1 achieves precision three-dimensional...
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Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Processor DP-GA500 (1) Headset DR-GA210 (1) AC adaptor (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Multi-channel cable (7.1ch+MIC) (1) Preparation GB
Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Processor DP-GA500 (1) Headset DR-GA210 (1) AC adaptor (1) Dedicated USB cable (1) Multi-channel cable (7.1ch+MIC) (1) Preparation GB
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Location and Function of Parts Digital Surround Processor Part Descriptions Front panel of processor Rear panel of processor Power indicator (See page 16) on / standby) switch (See page 16) INPUT (USB/2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch) switch EFFECT (OFF/SURROUND/FPS) switch (See page 17) ...COMPRESSION (OFF/ON) switch (See page 18) USB port (See page 11) AUTO STANDBY (OFF/ON) switch (See page 19) 7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR, C/SW, SL/ SR, L/R, MIC OUT*) jacks HEADSET (MIC ...
Location and Function of Parts Digital Surround Processor Part Descriptions Front panel of processor Rear panel of processor Power indicator (See page 16) on / standby) switch (See page 16) INPUT (USB/2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch) switch EFFECT (OFF/SURROUND/FPS) switch (See page 17) ...COMPRESSION (OFF/ON) switch (See page 18) USB port (See page 11) AUTO STANDBY (OFF/ON) switch (See page 19) 7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR, C/SW, SL/ SR, L/R, MIC OUT*) jacks HEADSET (MIC ...
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Headset Part Descriptions Head-band Earpads Support-pads Microphone VOL (volume) control* (See page 16) MIC MUTING switch (See page 16) (headphone) plug (Black) (microphone) plug (Red) * There is a tactile dot on the headset for easy recognition. Preparation GB
Headset Part Descriptions Head-band Earpads Support-pads Microphone VOL (volume) control* (See page 16) MIC MUTING switch (See page 16) (headphone) plug (Black) (microphone) plug (Red) * There is a tactile dot on the headset for easy recognition. Preparation GB
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...panel of the sound device* Cable plug names MIC IN Connect to MIC IN jack MIC L/R OUT Connect to L/R OUT jack L/R Surround L/R OUT Connect to SL/SR OUT jack SL / SR Center/Subwoofer OUT Connect to C/SW OUT jack C / SW... Surround back L/R OUT Connect to the sound device as illustrated below. Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect the processor to the operating instructions for it. Connection Connecting the Headset system Step 1-: Connecting a 7.1ch Sound...
...panel of the sound device* Cable plug names MIC IN Connect to MIC IN jack MIC L/R OUT Connect to L/R OUT jack L/R Surround L/R OUT Connect to SL/SR OUT jack SL / SR Center/Subwoofer OUT Connect to C/SW OUT jack C / SW... Surround back L/R OUT Connect to the sound device as illustrated below. Do not connect the USB cable with multi-channel cable at the same time when you connect the processor to the operating instructions for it. Connection Connecting the Headset system Step 1-: Connecting a 7.1ch Sound...
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... (supplied) Computer USB drivers are included in operating systems such as an external 2ch sound device, the EFFECT functions provide 7.1ch extended surround from 2ch input. 1 Connect the processor to the...USB extension cable. For details on at the same time when you cannot hear the sound of digital broadcasting (page 8 to 10). 2 Slide the INPUT switch to "USB." Although the processor... works as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X. Notes The headset is connected to the computer, the volume level of the computer. Step 1-: Connecting to ...
... (supplied) Computer USB drivers are included in operating systems such as an external 2ch sound device, the EFFECT functions provide 7.1ch extended surround from 2ch input. 1 Connect the processor to the...USB extension cable. For details on at the same time when you cannot hear the sound of digital broadcasting (page 8 to 10). 2 Slide the INPUT switch to "USB." Although the processor... works as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X. Notes The headset is connected to the computer, the volume level of the computer. Step 1-: Connecting to ...
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... Connection Return the position of the processor, and connect the (headphone) plug to distinguish the left ear. Note If the position of the headset, and wear the earpad marked on your right ear, and the one marked on the hanger marked to the... HEADSET (PHONES) jack. Rear panel of processor Headset Black Red 2 Adjust the band of the microphone is a tactile dot on your voice. Step 2: Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the supplied...
... Connection Return the position of the processor, and connect the (headphone) plug to distinguish the left ear. Note If the position of the headset, and wear the earpad marked on your right ear, and the one marked on the hanger marked to the... HEADSET (PHONES) jack. Rear panel of processor Headset Black Red 2 Adjust the band of the microphone is a tactile dot on your voice. Step 2: Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the supplied...
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... level as below according to your software. The headset volume and the output level of the sound When connecting the computer to the operating instructions of your operating system and click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device]. 14GB Connection For ... the volume level not only by the supplied USB cable. Click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device]. For Macintosh Mac OS X Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] tab, and adjust the speaker output level. Windows Vista Click the...
... level as below according to your software. The headset volume and the output level of the sound When connecting the computer to the operating instructions of your operating system and click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device]. 14GB Connection For ... the volume level not only by the supplied USB cable. Click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device]. For Macintosh Mac OS X Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] tab, and adjust the speaker output level. Windows Vista Click the...
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...depending on the software. For details, refer to your software. Follow the instructions below according to the operating instructions of your operating system, and check/adjust the volume level. For Windows Before adjusting the volume of the microphone, check the input level of the ... operation of your computer. For Macintosh Mac OS X Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Input] tab, and adjust the microphone input level. Slide the MIC MUTING switch of the Headset to "ON" muting the microphone. You may have to the regular sound device ...
...depending on the software. For details, refer to your software. Follow the instructions below according to the operating instructions of your operating system, and check/adjust the volume level. For Windows Before adjusting the volume of the microphone, check the input level of the ... operation of your computer. For Macintosh Mac OS X Click the [Apple] menu, select [System Preferences], [Sound], [Input] tab, and adjust the microphone input level. Slide the MIC MUTING switch of the Headset to "ON" muting the microphone. You may have to the regular sound device ...
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...ears when a loud scene is turned on at the first time after connecting and starting the computer. 3 Put on the headset. (See page 12) 4 Start playback from the headset if you connect the USB port on the computer to increase the volume too high in quiet scenes. VOL (volume) ...music/sound might not be installed automatically when the processor is played. The headset volume and the output level of the headset. OFF: The microphone is set the microphone muting mode. The power indicator of the headset, and set to turn the processor on. Notes When watching films, be...
...ears when a loud scene is turned on at the first time after connecting and starting the computer. 3 Put on the headset. (See page 12) 4 Start playback from the headset if you connect the USB port on the computer to increase the volume too high in quiet scenes. VOL (volume) ...music/sound might not be installed automatically when the processor is played. The headset volume and the output level of the headset. OFF: The microphone is set the microphone muting mode. The power indicator of the headset, and set to turn the processor on. Notes When watching films, be...
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... computer and the music playback software. Increase the headset volume. Increase the GAIN CONTROL. 20GB Additional Information Should any problems using this system, use . Restart the music software. ...the supplied USB cable. Use a CD-ROM drive that supports the digital playback function. Digital broadcasts might not be heard with the USB connection. Connect the ...GAIN CONTROL. Your computer does not recognize the headset as a USB device if connection is by the supplied USB cable. Restart your nearest Sony dealer.
... computer and the music playback software. Increase the headset volume. Increase the GAIN CONTROL. 20GB Additional Information Should any problems using this system, use . Restart the music software. ...the supplied USB cable. Use a CD-ROM drive that supports the digital playback function. Digital broadcasts might not be heard with the USB connection. Connect the ...GAIN CONTROL. Your computer does not recognize the headset as a USB device if connection is by the supplied USB cable. Restart your nearest Sony dealer.
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...; Increase the volume level of the microphone on the computer. There are electrical wires, fluorescent lights, or mobile phones near the headset (especially the microphone). Move away from the microphone The MIC MUTING switch does not work The computer output level settings of the ...center speaker and subwoofer may be reversed. Symptom Loud background noise The surround sound effect is not obtained Sound is disrupted No sound from the microphone Low sound from the microphone Recorded sound from the microphone...
...; Increase the volume level of the microphone on the computer. There are electrical wires, fluorescent lights, or mobile phones near the headset (especially the microphone). Move away from the microphone The MIC MUTING switch does not work The computer output level settings of the ...center speaker and subwoofer may be reversed. Symptom Loud background noise The surround sound effect is not obtained Sound is disrupted No sound from the microphone Low sound from the microphone Recorded sound from the microphone...
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... to use the supplied AC adaptor. Location exposed to always use the system for reasons of safety, it is a tendency to increase the volume when... Do not disassemble or attempt to open any parts of the system. The earpads and head cushion may damage the surface. If ...immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to long-term storage or use...58320; If you . On placement Do not place the system in noisy places. Bathroom or other extremely high temperature location - Precautions On...
... to use the supplied AC adaptor. Location exposed to always use the system for reasons of safety, it is a tendency to increase the volume when... Do not disassemble or attempt to open any parts of the system. The earpads and head cushion may damage the surface. If ...immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to long-term storage or use...58320; If you . On placement Do not place the system in noisy places. Bathroom or other extremely high temperature location - Precautions On...
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...Digital surround processor (DP-GA500) Decoder functions Dolby Pro Logic IIx Virtual surround function OFF SURROUND FPS Compression function OFF ON Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz Distortion rate 1% or less (1 kHz) Input/Output jacks USB jack 7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR, C/SW, SL/SR, L/R, MIC OUT) jacks (stereo mini-jacks) HEADSET...Stereo Headset (DR-GA210...headset is not guaranteed to operate with all computers. The headset is not guaranteed to operate with home-built computers, operating systems that are personally up-graded, or multiple operating systems. The headset...
...Digital surround processor (DP-GA500) Decoder functions Dolby Pro Logic IIx Virtual surround function OFF SURROUND FPS Compression function OFF ON Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz Distortion rate 1% or less (1 kHz) Input/Output jacks USB jack 7.1ch/5.1ch/2ch (SBL/SBR, C/SW, SL/SR, L/R, MIC OUT) jacks (stereo mini-jacks) HEADSET...Stereo Headset (DR-GA210...headset is not guaranteed to operate with all computers. The headset is not guaranteed to operate with home-built computers, operating systems that are personally up-graded, or multiple operating systems. The headset...