Plantronics RIG 500 Series User manual

RIG 500 series
User Guide

Contents
Setup and basics 3
Assemble the headset 3
Setup PS4 4
Mute 4
RIG 500 audio panel 5
Load software 5
Turn Dolby on/off 5
Set EQ 5
Set sidetone and mic gain 5
Support 6
2

Your headset components easily snap into the headset frame to configure the best fit and sound.
1Follow the diagram to put your headset together.
500HD
500E
500HX
500HS
500E
TIP When putting the sling and headband together, it is important to place the sling in the correct
slot or it won't hold.
2The headband adjusts to three sizes (small, medium, large) by moving the earcups. To remove an
earcup, press the earcup to detach it from the headband.
Setup and basics
Assemble the headset
3

Your headset is ready to plug and play with the exception of PS4 setup.
1To setup your headset with for PS4, first go to Settings > Sound and Screen > Audio Output
Settings > Output to Headphones > Select All Audio
2Then go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices > Headsets and Headphones > Volume Control
(Headphones) >
Lift the boom to a full stop to mute the microphone.
CAUTION Do not force the boom past its upper or lower limits.
Setup PS4
Mute
4

With the Plantronics HD1 (ships with RIG 500E and RIG 500HD; sold
separately as an accessory), use the RIG 500 audio panel to turn on Dolby
surround sound and set EQs, mic gain, and sidetone levels.
The RIG 500 audio panel supports Win7/Win8/Win10 (works with Vista) and requires the
Plantronics HD1.
1Plug your RIG 500 series headset (with the Plantronics HD1) into your USB port.
2Download and install the software at plantronics.com/RIG500drivers.
3Open the RIG 500 audio panel and enjoy the audio advantages of surround sound.
NOTE To open the audio panel, the headset must be plugged in to your computer.
When you want surround sound, there are several ways to turn Dolby on/off:
• Press the Dolby button on the inline controller
Windows
• Select [Dolby icon] "On/Off" in the top left of the RIG 500 audio panel
• Select "Enable/Disable" by right-clicking on the RIG 500 system tray icon
Personalize your audio with a preset EQ or create a custom setting.
1To choose a preset EQ, select an option from the dropdown menu. There are 3 preset EQs.
Pure EQ maintains high frequencies.
Intensify EQ emphasizes mid-range sounds.
Seismic EQ boosts bass.
2If you prefer to create a custom EQ, adjust the EQ bars and select the save icon. You can create up
to 5 custom EQs
1Adjust the sidetone bar so you hear yourself clearly without shouting (sidetone is a form of
feedback that transmits your mic back to your headset so you can hear).
2Adjust the mic bar (mic gain) to make sure others hear you clearly.
TIP The mic meter indicates the level of your voice when you speak.
RIG 500 audio panel
Load software
Turn Dolby on/off
Set EQ
Set sidetone and mic gain
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