HyperX Cloud Alpha User manual

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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
Part Numbers
4P5D4AA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview..........................................................................................................................................3
Specifications.................................................................................................................................4
Setting up with PC..........................................................................................................................6
Setting up with PlayStation 4.......................................................................................................9
Setting up with PlayStation 5.....................................................................................................10
Controls.........................................................................................................................................12
Status LED........................................................................................................................................ 12
Power button..................................................................................................................................... 12
Micmute / mic monitoring button ....................................................................................................... 12
Volume wheel.................................................................................................................................... 13
Voice Prompt Notifications................................................................................................................. 13
Tone Notifications............................................................................................................................. 14
Charging the Headset..................................................................................................................15
Wired charging.................................................................................................................................. 15
HyperX NGENUITY Software......................................................................................................15
Manually Pairing the Headset and USB Adapter.....................................................................16

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Overview
A. Status LED
B. Power button
C. Mic mute / mic monitoring button
D. USB-C charge port
E. Microphone port
F. Volume wheel
G. Detachable microphone
H. Microphone mute LED
I. USB adapter
J. Wireless status LED
K. Wireless pairing pin hole
L. USB charge cable

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Specifications
Headphone
Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymiummagnets
Formfactor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back
Frequency response: 15 Hz –21 kHz
Impedance: 62 Ω
Sensitivity: 103 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz
T.H.D.: ≤2%
Frame type: Aluminum
Ear cushions: Memory foamand premiumleatherette
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Bi-directional, Noise-cancelling
Frequency response: 50 Hz –7.2 kHz
Sensitivity: -15 dBFS/Paat 1 kHz
Connectionsand Features
Audio connection: Wireless USB
USB audio format: Stereo
USB specification: USB2.0
Sampling rates: 48 kHz
Bit-Depth: 24 bit
Included virtualsurround sound: DTS Headphone:X
Audio controls: Onboard audio controls
Battery
Type: Rechargeable lithium-polymer
Battery life: up to 300 hours*
Charge time: 4.5 hours

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Wireless
Type: 2.4 GHz
Wireless range: Up to 20 meters**
Physical
Weight: 322g
Weight with microphone: 335g
Cable length(s) and type(s): 0.5mUSBcharge cable
*Tested at 50% headphone volume. Battery life varies depending uponthe usage.
**Wireless range may vary due to environmental conditions.

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Setting up with PC
1. Connect the wireless USBadapter to the PC.
2. Power on the headset.
3. Right click speaker icon > Select Open Sound settings >Select Sound Control Panel

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4. Under the Playback tab, click on “HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless”and click on the Set Default
button.
5. Under the Recording tab, click on “HyperXCloud Alpha Wireless”and click on the Set
Default button.

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6. Under the Playback tab, verify that “HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless”is set as Default Device
and Default Communication Device.Under the Recording tab, verifythat “HyperX Cloud Alpha
Wireless”is set as Default Device.
7. To set up DTSHeadphone:X,please download the HyperXNGENUITYsoftware at
hyperxgaming.com/ngenuityand follow the instructions in the app to install the required
drivers. DTSSpatial Audio is controlled within NGENUITYsoftware.

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Setting up with PlayStation 4
1. Connect the wireless USBadapter to the PlayStation 4 console.
2. Set Input Device to USB Headset (HyperXCloud Alpha Wireless)
3. Set Output Device to USB Headset (HyperXCloudAlphaWireless)
4. Set Output to Headphones to All Audio
5. Set Volume Control (Headphones) to maximum.

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Setting up with PlayStation 5
1. Connect the wireless USBadapter to the PlayStation 5 console.
2. Go to the home page and select Settings >Sound
3. Under Microphone, set the following:
•Input Device to USB Headset (HyperXCloud AlphaWireless)

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4. Under Audio Output, set the following:
•Output Device: USB Headset (HyperX CloudAlphaWireless)
•Output to Headphones: All Audio
5. Under Volume, set Headphones sliderto maximum level.

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Controls
Status LED
Status
Battery Level
LED
Searching
-
Slow breathing green
Connected*
90% - 100%
Solid green for 5s
10% - 90%
Blinking green for 10s
< 10%
Blinking red for 10s
*Battery level indication
*The status LED will automatically turn off to conserve batterylife
Power button
•Hold for 3 seconds to power headset on/off
•Press to hear battery level voice prompt
Mic mute / mic monitoring button
•Press to toggle mic mute on/off
oLED On –Mic muted
oLED Off –Mic active
•Hold for 3 seconds to toggle micmonitoring on/off
Status LED
Power button
Mic mute / mic monitoring button

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Volume wheel
•Scroll up and down to adjust volume level
WARNING: Permanent hearing damage can occur if aheadset is used at high volumes for extended
periods of time
Voice Prompt Notifications
By default, the headset willemit voice prompts and tones to indicate the current headset status or
behavior. See table below for details:
Headset status
Notification
Power On
“Power On”, “Battery level is ##%”
Power Off
“Power Off”
Connected to wireless USBadapter
“Connected”
Disconnected fromwireless USB adapter
“Disconnected”
Battery level check
“Battery level is ##%”
Maximum volume reached
3 tones (high)
Minimum volume reached
3 tones (low)
Low battery (15%)
4 tones (mid, low, mid, low)
Microphone muted
2 tones (high, high)
Microphone active
1 tone (high)
Mic monitoring on/off
2 tones (mid, mid)
Volume wheel

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Tone Notifications
In NGENUITY software, the headset voice prompt notifications can be disabled. When disabled, the
headset will emit tones to indicate the current headset status or behavior. See table below for details:
Headset status
Tone Notification
Power On
1 tone (high)
Power Off
2 tones (high, low)
Maximum volume reached
3 tones (high)
Minimum volume reached
3 tones (low)
Low battery (15%)
4 tones (mid, low, mid, low)
Microphone muted
2 tones (high, high)
Microphone active
1 tone (high)
Mic monitoring on/off
2 tones (mid, mid)

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Charging the Headset
It is recommended to fully charge your headset before first use.
When charging the headset, the headset status LEDwillindicate the current charge status.
Status LED
Charge Status
Solid green
Fully charged
Breathing green
10% - 99%battery level
Breathing red
< 10% battery level
Wired charging
To charge the headset via wired, plug the headset to a USB port with the USBcharge cable.
HyperX NGENUITY Software
Go to hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity to download the NGENUITYsoftware. Software features include:
•DTSHeadpone:X
•Adjustable EQ settings
•Adjustable auto shut-off behavior
•Battery level indicator

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Manually Pairing the Headset and USB Adapter
The headset and USB adapter are automatically paired together out of the box. But if manual pairing is
needed, follow the steps below to pair the headset and USBadapter.
1. While the headset is powered off, hold down the power button until the headset status LED
starts blinking red/green rapidly. Theheadset is now in pairing mode.
2. While the USB adapter is plugged in, use a small tool (e.g. paper clip, SIM tray ejector, etc.) to
hold down the button inside the pin hole until the USBadapter LEDstarts blinking rapidly. The
USB adapter is now in pairing mode.
3. Wait until both the headset LEDand the USB adapter LED are solid.
The headset and USB adapter are now paired together.
Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support teamat: hyperxgaming.com/support/