Sony CECHYA-0083 - Wireless Headset Manual

Precautions

Before using this product, carefully read this manual and any manuals for compatible hardware. Retain instructions for future reference.

Safety

Use and handling

• Permanent hearing loss may occur if the headset is used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to sound normal but can actually be damaging your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. To protect your hearing:

Part names and functions

Front

SOUND/CHAT buttons
Adjust the chat voice volume in relation to the game sound.

Microphone (integrated)
Avoid leaving the headphones near speakers while the microphone is on, because this may produce feedback (audio noise).

Status indicator
Power/audio mode switch
Sets the audio mode or turns off headset.
Positions:
OFF - turns off the headset
1 - Standard Mode
2 - Bass Boost Mode (default)
This mode can be replaced with audio modes from the Headset Companion app.

Faceplates

Rear

VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) button
The Virtual Surround Sound effect is on by default. Press and hold for more than one second to turn the VSS on or off.

MUTE button

• Press to switch microphone MUTE on and off.
• To engage the sidetone feature, hold down the MUTE button until a beep is heard. Then choose the sidetone volume (high, medium, off) by pressing the MUTE button.

Sidetone is a feature that allows you to hear your own voice from the headset. The sidetone volume is adjusted here, and not on the PS4™ system or PS3™ system or other devices. When MUTE is on, the sidetone feature is turned off.

Bottom

USB port
Connect to a supported USB device to charge the headset.

Audio input jack
When the included audio cable is connected to the headset for use with mobile devices, the wireless function is turned off.

Wireless adaptor

Initial setup

1. Charge the headset by connecting it to a USB port with a USB cable. The headset may need up to 3.5 hours to charge fully.
   
2. Insert the wireless adaptor into the USB port.
3. Slide the power switch on the headset to position "1" or "2".

Using the headset with PlayStation®4 systems and PlayStation®3 systems

This headset is compatible with PS4™ system software version 1.60 or later. More than one headset can be used with a PS4™ system.

This headset is also compatible with PS3™ system software version 4.20 or later. Only one headset can be used with a PS3™ system.

Always update your system software to the latest version.

Status display

When first connecting to a PS4™ system or PS3™ system or when changing the settings, the following status information is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen:

	Displayed when Virtual Surround Sound is enabled
	Displays volume level
	Displayed when the microphone is turned off
	Displays battery charge level

* Stereo Headset Audio Extension is a system setting that controls the type of audio output to the wireless headset. It is available only when the wireless adaptor is inserted.

Audio output selection

With the wireless headset you can listen to audio from the PS4™ system or the PS3™ system—including music, videos, and games—in Virtual Surround Sound.

• You can listen to both game audio and chat audio simultaneously.
  Use the SOUND/CHAT buttons to adjust the relative volume of game audio versus chat audio.

To change the audio output on the PS3™ system, and enable or disable the VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) button and SOUND/CHAT buttons, select (Settings) (Accessory Settings) [Stereo Headset Audio Extension].

On the PS4™ system, select (Settings) (Devices) [Audio Devices] [Output to Headphones].

NOTE:

Using the headset with a computer

You can use the headset with a PC (with Windows® or Mac OS) that has a USB port. Insert the wireless adaptor into a USB port on the computer you want to use and then turn on the headset.

Hints

Using your headset with PlayStation®VR

You can use an audio cable to connect your headset to the stereo headphone jack of PlayStation®VR. This will output all game audio processed by PlayStation VR as stereo, 7.1 virtual surround sound or 3D audio (if supported by the game).

Using the headset with a portable device

You can use an audio cable to connect your headset to the headphone jack of compatible devices.

• On other mobile devices, you can listen to audio in standard stereo format only.
  

Hints

• You can use the supplied audio cable to connect the headset to your mobile device to listen to audio content and talk on the phone.

Charging the headset

When remaining battery level is low, the status indicator flashes red and a beep is heard. Charge the battery by connecting the headset to a supported USB device such as a PC. While the battery is charging, the status indicator lights up red. The status indicator light turns off when the battery is fully charged.

Hints

• If you do not plan to use the wireless headset for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you fully charge it at least once a year to help maintain battery functionality.

Status indicator display

Headset

Wireless adaptor

Headset Companion app

With the Headset Companion app, you can select an additional audio mode for your headset. There are several modes to choose from, each optimized to enhance different audio characteristics. These modes are developed exclusively for use with PS4™ systems and PS3™ systems.

To get one of these audio modes, download the Headset Companion app from PlayStation®Store and follow the on-screen instructions.

Once this process is complete, you can experience your selected mode on your headset by sliding the power/audio mode switch to position "2".

Resetting the headset

If the headset does not respond when you try to operate it, reset it by doing the following:

1. Connect the wireless adaptor to a PS4™ system, PS3™ system or other powered USB port.
   
2. Insert a small pin or similar object into the hole surrounding the reset button in the wireless adaptor, and push in for at least one second.
3. On the headset, hold down the MUTE button and the VSS button. 4 While still holding down the MUTE button and the VSS button, slide the power/audio mode switch to position "1" or "2".

Specifications

*1 Actual communication range varies depending on factors such as obstacles between the headset and wireless adaptor, magnetic fields from electronics (such as a microwave oven), static electricity, antenna performance, and the operating system and software applications in use. Depending on the operating environment, reception may be interrupted.

*2 Actual use time varies depending on factors such as the battery charge and ambient temperature. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.