Sony INZONE H3 Reference guide

Help Guide
Gaming Headset
INZONE H3
Model: YY2961
Let’s start to use
Connecting the headset and supplied USB audio box properly
Connect the headset and the supplied USB audio box to each device properly as shown.
Headset - USB audio box - computer
Headset - PS5™
Operating the headset
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To use all functions and improved performances
Update the computer software “INZONE Hub” to the latest version.
For details on “INZONE Hub”, refer to the following URL.
https://www.sony.net/inzonehub-support
Enjoy games and voice chat by operating the headset.
Turning the VOL (volume) –/+ dial: To adjust the volume
Raising the boom microphone: To turn off the microphone
Lowering the boom microphone: To turn on the microphone
Getting started
Supplied accessories
Checking the package contents
Parts and controls
Location and function of parts
Wearing the headset
Using by connecting to a game console
Connecting the headset to a computer or PlayStation®5
What you can do while connected to a game console
Customizing the headset
Using “INZONE Hub”
What you can do with “INZONE Hub”
Installing “INZONE Hub”
Important information
Precautions
To prevent burning or malfunction due to getting wet
Trademarks
Customer support websites
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Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Sound
No sound, low sound level
Cannot hear a person during a call/low voice from callers, your voice does not reach the person during a call/your voice is low on
the caller’s side.
Low sound quality
Sound of the microphone is disturbed by noises./Sound of the microphone is distorted.
Specifications
Specifications
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Checking the package contents
After opening the package, check that all of the items in the list are included. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer.
Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount.
Gaming Headset (1)
USB audio box (1)
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Location and function of parts
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Headband1.
Boom microphone
There is a boom microphone on the left unit.
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(left) mark3.
Left unit4.
VOL (volume) –/+ dial
There is a tactile dot on the + side.
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Headphone cable6.
(right) mark7.
Sliders (left, right)
Slide to adjust the length of the headband.
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Right unit9.
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Wearing the headset
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Put the headset on your ears.
Extend the slider to adjust the length of the headband.
Put the headset on your head with the (left) mark on your left ear and the (right) mark on your right ear.
There is a boom microphone on the (left) mark side.
A: Boom microphone
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Adjust the position of the boom microphone so that it is near your mouth.
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Connecting the headset to a computer or PlayStation®5
Before starting the operation, make sure of the following:
The operating instructions of the computer or PS5™ is in hand.
Note
Connection is not guaranteed with a PS5 through the USB audio box. Follow the procedures described above to connect to the
PS5.
Connect the USB audio box directly to the computer, and not via a USB hub.
Connect the headset to a computer or PS5 controller.
When connecting to a computer
When connecting to a PS5
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Connect the headset to the USB audio box.
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Connect the USB audio box to a USB port of a computer.
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Connect the headset to a headphone terminal on a PS5 controller.
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When connected to a computer, select the headset as the audio device.
Audio input/output device: [INZONE H3]
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What you can do while connected to a game console
When you connect the headset to a game console (computer or PS5™), you can do the following.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume to the desired level with the VOL (volume) –/+ dial.
There is a tactile dot on the + side.
A: Tactile dot
Increase the volume: Turn the VOL (volume) –/+ dial to the + side.
Decrease the volume: Turn the VOL (volume) –/+ dial to the – side.
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Switching the microphone on/off
When the boom microphone is lowered, the microphone turns on. When the boom microphone is raised, the microphone
turns off.
The boom microphone clicks when it switches on and off.
Turning on the microphone
Turning off the microphone
Note
Be careful not to hit your eyes with the boom microphone when putting on, taking off or using the headset.
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