Logitech A50 X User manual

A50 X
Wireless Headset
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SETUP GUIDE|GUIDE D’INSTALLATION

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ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• A50 X Wireless Headset
• A50 X HDMI Base Station
• 1x USB-C to USB-A Cables
• 1x USB-C to Dual USB Combo (Y) Cable
• 1x USB-C Power Adapter and Plug Head
• Dolby Atmos Info Card

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Additional Items (not included) that may be needed:
• HDMI cables are not included with A50 X.
• A minimum of 2 HDMI cables and 1 USB cable are needed
to connect one game console with the A50 X to the TV.
• A50 X supports HDMI connectivity with 2 game consoles,
doing so requires 3 HDMI cables, you may have received
1 HDMI cable from each console at time of purchase.
2 USB-A to USB-C cables are also needed.
• For optimal video performance and passthrough
ofHDMI2.1 features such as Variable Refresh Rate,
make sure all HDMI cables used are certied for
HDMI 2.1 Ultra High Speed and/or rated for 48Gbps.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1 Flip-to-Mute Boom
2 Magnetic Ear Cushions
3 Power Switch and LED indicator
4 PLAYSYNC button
5 Bluetooth Button
6 Game/Voice Balancer
7 Volume Control
8 USB-C port
HEADSET
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1 Headset Battery Indicator
2 Bluetooth Indicator
3 3 Systems Indicator
HDMI BASE STATION
FRONT
REAR
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC
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4 Inputs for XBOX
5 Inputs for PlayStation
6 Output to 4K TV
7 Input for PC and 5v Power Supply
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1 To Power Adapter
2 To PC - USB Audio
3 To Base Station
1 To Base Station USB
2 To Game Console
1 5v DC Power Out
USB COMBO Y CABLE
USB-C TO A CABLE
POWER ADAPTER
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Rule the game with A50 X, the ultimate console gaming headset. Connect to XBOX Series X|S, PS5, and PC simultaneously
and easily switch between all three right from the headset. PRO-G GRAPHENE audio drivers achieve unprecedented clarity
and response. Pro-grade LIGHTSPEED enables the highest levels of wireless audio performance. HDMI 2.1 passthrough
delivers 24 bit audio and 4K 120 Hz for high performance console gaming.
GETTING STARTED
CONSOLES: For the best experience, the recommended setup method uses both HDMI and USB connectivity.
TheA50Xsits between your console and the TV/Display; one HDMI and one USB cable are needed to connect
theA50XBase Station to a Game Console. Then another HDMI cable is needed to connect the Base Station to your TV.
• When using HDMI and USB cables, Audio and Voice Chat mix is adjustable using the Game/Voice Balancer controls on
the headset, for both XBOX and PlayStation consoles. Make sure both HDMI and USB cables are plugged into the same
group of ports for each platform. See section 3.7 for more details about A50 X HDMI capabilities.
3.1 SETUP RECOMMENDATIONS

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For PC - The A50 X connects with a Windows machine using USB-Audio with multiple USB-Audio endpoints. This allows you
to route media audio to a primary endpoint and voice chat apps to another endpoint, allowing you to balance the Game/
Voice audio mix on–the-y with headset controls.
About Bluetooth Audio - The A50 X features a Bluetooth receiver integrated in the Base Station. This allows you to connect
a secondary device such as a smartphone or tablet for music and calls. The A50 X headset needs to be within range of
theBase Station for all audio playback, including Bluetooth. The Bluetooth feature will not be available if the headset is out
of range of the Base Station. Bluetooth volume can be adjusted directly from the Bluetooth source device. For more info,
please see section 4.5 for details on connecting Bluetooth.
The A50 X also features a StreamPort, this allows you to send (stream) a mix of audio signals that you hear on your headset
to another application (for recording or broadcasting). By using Logitech G soware G HUB, you can also include/exclude/
adjust each audio signal independently.
Device USB-Audio Type Descriptor Stereo / Mono Max Bit / Sample Rate
Playback/Output Headphones A50 X Game Stereo 24bit / 48kHz
Playback/Output Headset Earphone A50 X Voice Stereo 16bit / 48kHz
Recording/Input Headset Microphone A50 X Voice Mono 16bit / 48kHz
Recording/Input Line A50 X StreamPort Stereo 16bit / 48kHz

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1 Insert an HDMI Cable (not included) from the Base Station
HDMI Out to your TV’s HDMI input.
• To use features or experience performance available
with HDMI 2.1, the TV, HDMI Cable, and source system
must all be rated for HDMI 2.1. While using alower
spec HDMI cable will not block video and audio
signals, it will downgrade your experience. Please use
connections that match your equipment capabilities.
• For optimal experience and compatibility, it is NOT
recommended to connect the A50 X to an HDMI
switch, signal repeater, Audio/Video Receivers,
orSound Bars. Please connect A50 X directly to
aconsole and the TV.
• If you are using a soundbar or external speakers with
your TV’s HDMI ARC/eARC port, it is recommended
to connect the A50 X Base Station to another
HDMI 2.1 input.
3.2 CONNECTING TO TV AND POWER
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC

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2 With the included USB Combo (Y) Cable, plug the Red
USB-C into the Base Station’s USB-C port labeled 5VDC
and outlined in red. Plug the Black USB-C into the supplied
Power Adapter and into an outlet/power source.
• The A50 X requires dedicated external power.
Pleaseuse the included Power Adapter and Y-Cable
forthe best experience.
• If a third party adapter must be used, make sure
itis USB Power Delivery certied. If the Base Station
indicator lights ashes red-white, please check
thepower adapter is USB PD and the Y-Cable is used.
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC

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1 Insert an HDMI cable (not included) and a USB
cable from the XBOX console into the pair of
ports labeled “XBOX” on the rear of the A50 X
Base Station.
2 Make sure the supplied USB Combo (Y) Cable and
Power Adapter is plugged into the Base Station’s
USB-C port labeled 5V DC and outlined in red.
The product will not function without dedicated
external power.
• Make sure both cables are plugged into
thesame pair of ports as indicated or Game/
Voice balancing will not work.
• Though not required, it is recommended
theHDMI cable used is rated for 2.1
UltraHighSpeed. Please see section 3.8
AboutHDMI formore information.
3.3 CONNECTING TO XBOX
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC

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1 Insert an HDMI (not included) and a USB cable
from the PlayStation console into the pair of ports
labeled “PS” on the rear of the A50 X Base Station.
2 Make sure the supplied USB Combo (Y) Cable and
Power Adapter is plugged into the Base Station’s
USB-C port labeled 5V DC and outlined in red.
The product will not function without dedicated
external power.
• Make sure both cables are plugged into
thesame pair of ports as indicated or Game/
Voice balancing will not work.
• Though not required, it is recommended
theHDMI cable used is rated for 2.1 Ultra
HighSpeed. Please see section 3.8 About HDMI
for more information.
3.4 CONNECTING TO PLAYSTATION
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC

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1 Make sure the supplied USB Combo (Y) Cable and
Power Adapter is plugged into the Base Station’s
USB-C port labeled 5V DC and outlined in red.
Theproduct will not function without dedicated
external power.
2 Insert USB-A plug on the Y-Cable (labeled PC)
intoone of the USB-A ports on the PC.
• Though not strictly necessary, it is recommend
A50 X is connected to a USB-A port rated for USB
3.0 SuperSpeed or higher. These are commonly
colored Blue though not always thecase.
Pleaseconsult your device’s user manual.
• To avoid instability, spotty connection, or USB
resource warning message, please make sure
A50 X is connected directly to the PC’s USB ports.
Itisnot recommended for A50 X to be connected
through a USB HUB, KVM Switch, oranother
intermediary peripheral/accessory.
3.5 CONNECTING TO PC
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC

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1 Make sure the supplied USB Combo (Y) Cable and
Power Adapter is plugged into the Base Station’s
USB-C port labeled 5V DC and outlined in red.
The product will not function without dedicated
external power.
2 The headset can be either docked or undocked
from the Base Station; power on the Headset
bytoggling the headset Power Switch.
3 Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds.
4 Find the Bluetooth indicator on the Base Station
front panel, it should begin to ash.
5 From your Bluetooth device, connect to “A50 X”
inthe pairing list.
• The A50 X headset needs to be connected
to the Base Station for all audio playback,
including Bluetooth. The Bluetooth feature will
not be available if the headset is out of range
ofthe Base Station.
3.6 CONNECTING BLUETOOTH
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3.7 ABOUT ALTERNATE/ADVANCED SETUPS
3.7.1 - It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to follow the setup method recommended in 3.1. However, if desired, A50 X is also
capable of two alternate setup methods for advanced use:
USB Mode - In this setup, a game console connects to the A50 X using one USB cable (with Game and Voice Chat
signals are both sent). The console’s HDMI is directly connected to the TV for video only. Please note:
• For XBOX: the Game/Voice balancer feature will continue to function if properly connected to the USB-C port
designated for XBOX. It will not work if connected to any other ports.
• For PlayStation: the Game/Voice balancer feature will not function with USB only. Note that the maximum
audio quality and sampling delity may become limited.

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3.7.1  USB ONLY STEPS:
1 Make sure the supplied USB Combo (Y) Cable
and Power Adapter is connected to the Base
Station’s USB-C port labeled 5V DC and outlined
in red. The product will not function without
dedicated external power.
2 Connect a USB-C cable from the XBOX to
theBase Station USB port designated as XBOX.
• In this setup, the XBOX console will mix
bothGame audio and Voice chat as a single
USB-Audio signal. The A50 X headset’s
Game/Voice balancing controls will continue
to function. The audio signal will be limited
to the XBOX maximum capability of
16bit/48kHz.
3 Connect a USB-C cable from the PlayStation
tothe Base Station USB port designated as PS.
• In this setup, the PlayStation console will mix
both Game audio and Voice chat as asingle
USB-Audio signal. The A50 X headset’s
Game/Voice balancing controls will not
function. The audio signal will be limited
tothe PlayStation’s maximum capability
of16bit/48kHz.
PSXBOX HDMI OUT
PC
HDMI INUSB HDMI INUSB
5V DC

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3.8 ABOUT A50 X HDMI
• All HDMI ports on A50 X are HDMI 2.1 rated for
40Gbps throughput. HDMI video signals are
passed through with features such Variable Refresh
Rate(VRR) and Auto-Low-Latency-Mode (ALLM)
retained to the TV/Display. Doing so requires
theuseof HDMI cables capable of matching
yourequipment capabilities. HDMI 2.1 content
delity and features will not function when older
cables are used, pleasedouble check your cable
andequipment’s rating.
• HDMI-CEC - The A50 X is designed to passthrough
allHDMI-CEC commands from source to destination.
CEC implementation varies considerably between
manufacturers and/or device type, there could
be dierences in behavior, interoperability issue,
orfeatures not functioning as expected. In case of
issues, we recommend experimenting with individual
CEC features (if available) or disable CEC all together.
Performance, interoperability, and compatibility
cannot be guaranteed.

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HOW TO USE
4.1 HEADSET CONTROLS
1 Flip-to-Mute Microphone: The A50 X headset
features an adjustable boom microphone.
When ipped to the fully upright position,
yourmic signal is muted at the headset level.
When ipping you will feel a mechanical
engagement point.
2 Game/Voice Balancing: When connected
appropriately or used with supported sources,
the A50 X is capable of dual audio signal
playback and balancing between both.
Thisfeature is known collectively as Game/
Voice balancing. It lets you quickly adjust how
much of the game or friend’s voice-chatter
youwant to hear, depending on yourneeds
andpreferences. This can be done using
theGame/Voice balancer controls on the right
ear of theheadset. An audible notication
tonewill be played at Game Max, Mid,
VoiceMax points.
3 Headset Volume and Adjustment:
The A50 X features an internal volume
management and control scheme;
theheadset’s volume is independent anddoes
not sync with the source system. Volume is
adjusted intuitively using the control wheel.
An audible notication tone will be played
atvolume max and volume zero points.
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4.1.1 CHANGING INPUTS
If multiple systems are plugged in, A50 X allows you to
switch between each system using the PLAYSYNCbutton,
located on the headset, underthePower Switch.
1 When the headset is undocked, the power must be
onfor the PLAYSYNC button tofunction. Single press
the to cycle between systems. TheBase Station’s Input
LED Indicator willrespond.
2 Both Audio and Video will switch, yourTV/Display
maygo dark momentarily whenswitching.
3 When all three systems are active, pressing the
PLAYSYNC button will switch inputs sequentially from
XBOX to PC to PlayStation.
4 You can use the PLAYSYNC button when theheadset
isdocked to the Base Station, nomatter what state
the Power Switch istoggled to.
• In some instances, switching inputs may wake
systems that are in sleep mode. If this is undesired,
please try toggling/disabling Sleep or HDMI-CEC
features if available.
PLAYSYNC button