NZXT AER OPEN User manual

AER OPEN
WIRED STEREO HEADSET

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 01
ABOUT THE NZXT HEADSET..................................................... 02
PACKAGE CONTENTS & DESCRIPTION...................................... 03
SETTING UP THE NZXT HEADSET ............................................. 04
CONNECTING THE HEADSET TO AN AUDIO SOURCE ................... 07
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................... 10
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ..................................................... 11
NZXT WARRANTY, SUPPORT & SERVICE.................................... 13
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AER OPEN WIRED STEREO HEADSET

AER OPEN WIRED STEREO HEADSET
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of an NZXT Headset!
Whether you are a professional streamer, a casual player,
or a hardcore gamer; we’d like to welcome you to the
NZXT family of high-end gaming peripherals.
The NZXT AER Headset comes with audio cables to
connect virtually any type of audio product or gaming
device, and the swappable/removeable cable and
microphone offer unique versatility not found on any
other headset. This manual will help you set up your
headset, and sort out any trouble with a troubleshooting
guide. It also contains important warranty information.
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AER OPEN WIRED STEREO HEADSET
The NZXT AER Open Headset was
designed to be a highly comfortable
and long-wearing headset thanks
to its soft, oversized circumaural
earcups and lightweight, breathable
design. The unidirectional microphone
and high-tech neodymium drivers
provide exceptional performance no
matter what your favorite game genre
might be.
This headset is designed around the
“Open” audio principle: the outer
earcups are open/perforated and
the earpads are designed to softly
surround your ears.
ABOUT THE
NZXT AER HEADSET
ABOUT USING THE NZXT HEADSET WITH
THE NZXT AUDIO SYSTEM
The complete NZXT Audio System consists of the NZXT Headset (described
in this guide), the NZXT MXER, and NZXT STND. All of the NZXT Audio System
components are high-end desktop PC gaming audio products by themselves,
but combined together, they unlock additional functionality and performance.
Learn more about the NZXT Audio System at www.nzxt.com.
This provides you with an “airy” audio
experience which presents itself as
having a wide soundstage that enables
identifying effects within the sound
field possible with pinpoint accuracy.
The open backed earcups also enable
you to hear what’s going on within your
environment (it also may enable others
to hear your audio, so be aware of close
quarters).
The NZXT Open Headset design also
benefits by having an enhanced
midrange and high end, thanks to the
audiophile grade Hi Res certified drivers.
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AER Open Wired Stereo Headset
Detachable Microphone Boom with Adjustable
Directional Microphone
Audio Cable with Volume/Mute Remote Control
PC Dual Jack Adapter
USB Adapter
AER OPEN WIRED STEREO HEADSET
PACKAGE CONTENTS &
DESCRIPTION
THE NZXT AER HEADSET AND
CABLE SYSTEM
PC DUAL JACK ADAPTER USB ADAPTER
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AER OPEN WIRED STEREO HEADSET
SETTING UP THE
NZXT HEADSET
CONNECT 4-POLE CABLE WITH VOLUME/MUTE REMOTE
STEP 01
The NZXT AER Headset comes with a headset cable with Mute/Volume controls included in-line
on the cable. The cable can be installed in either direction, and on either side of the headset.
The Volume Wheel controls the volume of the headset – turn the wheel clockwise to increase
volume and counter-clockwise to decrease. Note that the inline volume control acts as a master
– if the wheel is set to a low volume (or off), sound will not be heard.
The mute control has a bright red indicator when in the mute (Voice OFF) position.
This cable is mobile-friendly and can be used in a variety of PCs, laptops, mobile phones,
portable gaming, and music devices if they have a 3.5mm headphone connector.
To Headset / Audio Input
Volume Up/Down
Mute Indicator (RED = Mute ON)
Microphone Mute Switch
To Headset / Audio Output
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IMPORTANT: Keep the headset cable fully inserted and seated
into the 3.5mm connector on the bottom of the headset downtube
for proper operation. An incorrectly seated cable may cause
feedback or other interference.
WARNING: Always adjust the volume of the NZXT Headset to a
safe level BEFORE putting it on! Permanent hearing loss may
occur if headphones or earbuds are used at a high volume for an
extended period of time.
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Size Adjustment
Connect Mic and Audio Cable to either side of headset
Flexible Microphone Boom Arm
Rotate tip of microphone towards mouth
CONNECT THE MICROPHONE BOOM
STEP 02
You’ll find 3.5mm audio jacks at the bottom of both headset “downtubes” (at the bottoms of
each of the earcups). These can both be used for either the headset cable or microphone boom
interchangeably (or in other words, you may connect the cable and mic to the side you prefer).
IMPORTANT: For proper performance of the
MICROPHONE BOOM, make sure that it is FULLY
SEATED in the headset receptacle. Insert the BOOM’s
connector into the socket while making sure the
positioning key is aligned properly. Check to make
sure that it is fully seated.
The microphone boom is flexible, so
after connecting the microphone and
making sure that it is fully seated
in the 3.5mm jack, position the
microphone by bending it about 1-2
inches away from the corner of your
mouth for best performance.
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CONNECT THE PC DUAL JACK ADAPTER
CONNECT THE PC DUAL JACK ADAPTER
STEP 03
STEP 04
If the laptop or desktop PC has a legacy dual jack connection for
headsets (with two separate audio and microphone 3.5mm jacks),
use this accessory cable to connect your headset.
If the laptop or desktop PC does not have a 3.5mm output, or if it is located in an
inconvenient location, use this accessory cable to connect your headset.
( OPTIONAL, IF NECESSARY )
( OPTIONAL, IF NECESSARY )
Headset Input
Audio Output ( Green )
Microphone Input ( Pink )
Headset Input
To USB port on PC
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AER OPEN WIRED STEREO HEADSET
CONNECTING THE
NZXT AER OPEN HEADSET TO
AN AUDIO SOURCE
USING THE NZXT AER HEADSET WITH THE MXER
FIGURE A
Connect the HEADSET CABLE into the front 3.5mm female audio connection on the front of the
MXER. Both the headset cable and the 3.5mm jacks have purple rings to help inform you where to
make the connection. Make sure that the connector is fully inserted and seated into the jack.
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USING THE NZXT AER HEADSET WITH A PC
FIGURE B
If you are gaming with a PC that has a legacy dual jack (separate audio and microphone
connectors), be sure to use the included Dual Jack adapter cable in order to connect the headset
to your PC. Remember that the audio cable must be inserted to the audio connector, and the
microphone cable into the mic connector – or you will experience a malfunction. Usually these are
pink (for microphone) and green (for audio).
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Additionally, if your PC does not have an audio output, or if it is located in an inconvenient location,
insert the included audio cable into the 3.5mm female side of the USB Adapter and the USB
connector into your USB port. Your PC should immediately begin to configure the driver for the
adapter. Consult your PC’s motherboard and/or sound card manual for further information.
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