Plantronics RIG User manual

USER GUIDE
STEREO HEADSET + MIXER FOR XBOX,® PLAYSTATION,® PC + MAC

Contents
Welcome 3
What's in the box 4
System overview 5
Headset basics 7
Installing a mic 7
Using the inline mic 8
PC setup 9
Xbox 360®setup 10
Xbox 360 optical cable setup 10
Xbox 360 component setup 11
Xbox 360 HDMI setup* 12
Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) setup 13
PS3 optical cable setup 13
PS3 component setup 14
The RIG Mixer 15
Powering up 15
Connecting a mobile device 15
Master volume control 15
[MIC ROCKER] switch 16
[GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer 16
[GAME/MOBILE SOUND] balancer 17
Mixing and controlling music from a mobile device 17
Take calls. Keep playing. 18
Mic mute 18
Equalizer 18
Combo chat 19
FAQ 21
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new RIG Headset + Mixer! Plantronics Gaming would
like to welcome you into the RIG family of high-end audio products.
RIG was designed from the ground up for deeply immersive game audio but without losing
your connection to the world. When connected to a mobile device, RIG blends game and chat
with mobile audio, apps, and alerts—and best of all—enables you to take calls without pausing
the game.
This guide will help you get set up and start exploring all RIG has to offer.
GLHF!
Welcome
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RIG Headset RIG Mixer Boom microphone/cable
Xbox LIVE®chat cable RCA piggyback cable
Optional in-line microphone/
cable
What's in the box
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RIG Headset
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1Headband adjustment 3Microphone port
2Right ear indicator
RIG Mixer
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9
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1Power on/off 6[GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer
2[MASTER VOLUME] dial 7[CALL] button
3Mobile microphone 8[EQUALIZER] button
4Game microphone 9[MIC MUTE] button
5[GAME/MOBILE SOUND] balancer
System overview
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Boom microphone/cable
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1Boom
Optional inline microphone/cable
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1[CALL] button 2[MUTE] switch
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Designed to connect and mix audio from your mobile device with a game
console or PC, the RIG mixer shines when integrated with a mobile device.
This next section enables you to get the most out of everything RIG can do
for your game.
Installing a microphone and switching cables is fast and easy. Two microphones are included: a
boom microphone/cable for the best gaming audio experience and a low profile in-line
microphone/cable to use with mobile devices.
1Insert the connector of the desired microphone cable into the port located on the bottom left
ear cup of the headset.
PRO TIP For proper performance, make sure that the microphone is fully seated in the left ear cup.
Press the microphone boom firmly into the port until you feel it lock into place.
2If you are using the boom/microphone cable, adjust it so the boom microphone is near your
mouth for the best fidelity.
PRO TIP The [MIC MUTE] button will also glow red when the headset jack is disconnected or
improperly connected to the RIG Mixer. Be certain that the headset jack is fully inserted into the RIG
Mixer. As the RIG Headset connects properly to the RIG Mixer, the red light on the [MIC MUTE] button
will automatically shut off.
Headset basics
Installing a mic
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Plantronics Gaming recommends using the stealth inline mic for the occasions when
connecting directly to a mobile device. The controls are easy to use and perfect for mobile calls,
gaming and music on-the-go. Using the noise canceling, high fidelity boom microphone is
recommended for gaming sessions.
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1[CALL] button
2[MUTE] button
1Make a call To make a call, dial the number on your mobile device.
2Answer a call To answer a call, press the call control button.
3End a call To end a call, press the call button again.
4Adjust volume To adjust volume, adjust it on your mobile device.
5Mute To mute the call, switch the mute button up towards the headset. To unmute, move it back
down.
PRO TIP If the inline cable is plugged into the RIG mixer, the call button on the inline mic will be
disabled and will not perform any call control functions.
Using the inline mic
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1Make sure the boom microphone is attached properly to the headset. Insert the headset 3.5mm
plug into the headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left
side.
2Attached to the RIG Mixer is a set of cables that includes a long cord with a 3.5mm audio and
USB connectors. Plug the USB into an available port on your PC and the 3.5mm into the
headset/headphone speaker jack.
For proper function, make sure that the USB connector is plugged into the PC itself and not an
external USB power source
3For best performance, assign "Plantronics Gaming RIG" as the PC microphone via USB. Game
audio is received via the 3.5mm input. Having these two connections provides discrete audio
streams to the mixer, enabling balance of voice-to-game sound on-the-fly with the game/chat
sound balancer without having to adjust software settings during a game.
PRO TIP Dedicated VoIP software, such as Skype, Ventrilo, and Team Speak all enable discrete
assignment of microphone transmit/receive to the RIG Mixer USB device. However, some games that
provide in-game VoIP may not enable discreet assignment of voice/game audio. Adjustment will need
to be done using the in-game software.
4Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer
on the right side of the mixer (over the orange LEDs). Remember that the 3 o'clock position will
enable equal volume of both game and voice audio signal. Sliding the control upward makes
game sound louder and voice (game chat) quieter. Sliding the control downward increases voice
(game chat) while making game audio quieter.
PC setup
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How you connect your Xbox 360's audio/video to your TV will generally be
the most important factor in how audio is connected to the RIG Mixer.
Use this setup if your TV or primary audio device has an optical port, and you have an optical
cable (not included in package, sold separately by other manufacturers). An optical cable is an
optional connection method that offers the highest performance audio possible with the RIG
Mixer.
HDMI
1Attach a Toslink digital optical cable to the appropriate port on your Xbox 360 (Xbox 360 Slim
models or to the Microsoft AV Adapter with included optical audio port), HDTV, A/V Receiver, or
other audio device.
2Plug the opposite end of the optical cable into the optical port on the rear of the RIG Mixer
3Make sure the boom mic is attached properly to the RIG headset. Insert the 3.5mm plug into the
headset jack on the front of the mixer located under the RIG logo tab, on the left side.
4Insert the included Xbox Live chat cable into the 2.5mm jack (smaller of the two) located to the
right of the headset jack on front of the mixer. Insert the other end into your Xbox game
controller. For best performance, use the connector with the 90 degree angled plug attached to
the Xbox 360 controller and the straight plug connected to the RIG Mixer.
5Find a good balance of game and voice audio by adjusting the [GAME/CHAT SOUND] balancer
on the right side of the mixer (over the orange LEDs). Remember that the 3 o'clock position will
enable equal volume of both game and voice audio signal. Sliding the control upward makes
game sound louder and voice (game chat) quieter. Sliding the control downward increases voice
(game chat) while making game audio quieter.
Xbox 360®setup
Xbox 360 optical cable
setup
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