Sony INZONE H5 Reference guide

Help Guide
Wireless Gaming Headset
INZONE H5
Model: YY2976
Let’s start to use
Connecting the USB transceiver properly
Set the slide switch of the USB transceiver correctly according to the connected device, and then
insert the USB transceiver into the USB port.
When connected to a computer: Set the slide switch to “PC”
When connected to a PS5™: Set the slide switch to “PS5”
Turning on the headset
Press and hold the (power) button for about 2 seconds or more until the indicator (white) flashes
twice. The headset is turned on.
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To use all functions and improved performances
Update the headset software and computer software “INZONE Hub” to the latest version.
For details on “INZONE Hub”, refer to the following URL.
https://www.sony.net/inzonehub-support
To prevent burning or malfunction due to getting wet
The headset is not waterproof.
If the headset is charged while it is wet with rain or sweat, etc., this can result in burnout or malfunction.
Related information
Charging the headset
WH-G500
Operating the headset
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
What you can do with the gaming headset
About the voice guidance
Supplied accessories
Included items
Parts and controls
Location and function of parts
About the indicator
Wearing the headset
Power/Charging
Charging the headset
Available operating time
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Checking the remaining battery charge
Turning on the headset
Turning off 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
What you can do with PlayStation®5
Using the supplied headphone cable
Customizing the headset
Using “INZONE Hub”
What you can do with “INZONE Hub”
Installing “INZONE Hub”
How to keep the software up-to-date (for comfortable use of the headset)
Important information
Precautions
To prevent burning or malfunction due to getting wet
Licenses
Trademarks
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power/Charging
Unable to turn on the headset.
Charging cannot be done.
Charging time is too long.
The available operating time is short (the duration of the battery is short).
Sound
No sound, low sound level
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Sound skips frequently, noise can be heard, distorted sound, and echoes can be heard by the other party
Cannot hear the other person or the call volume is low during calls/The other person cannot hear you or their call volume is low
during calls.
Connection
Pairing cannot be done.
Unable to connect to a game console (PC or PlayStation®5)
The headset cannot be operated.
Resetting or initializing the headset
Resetting the headset
Initializing the headset to restore factory settings
Specifications
Specifications
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Help Guide
Wireless Gaming Headset
INZONE H5
What you can do with the gaming headset
Enjoying a game and chat at the same time
You can enjoy a voice chat while playing a game by connecting to a computer or PS5™ via wireless 2.4 GHz connection
with the USB transceiver.
You can also enjoy games and voice chat by connecting to a computer using the supplied headphone cable.
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Wireless Gaming Headset
INZONE H5
About the voice guidance
In the factory settings, you will hear the English voice guidance in the following situations via the headset.
You can change the language of the voice guidance using “INZONE Hub” app.
When entering pairing mode: “Pairing”
When informing the remaining battery charge: “Battery about XX %” (The “XX” value indicates the approximate
remaining charge. Use it as a rough estimate.) /“Battery fully charged”
When the remaining battery charge of the headset is low: “Low battery”
When automatically turning off due to low battery of the headset: “Battery is empty”
Note
When you initialize the headset to restore to the factory settings after you change the language of the voice guidance, the
language will also return to the factory settings.
If the voice guidance is not heard after changing the voice guidance language or updating the software, turn the headset off and
on again.
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INZONE H5
Included items
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.
Wireless Gaming Headset (1)
USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®) (1)
Headphone cable (1)
USB transceiver (YY2979) (1)
Documents (1 set)
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Wireless Gaming Headset
INZONE H5
Location and function of parts
Headband1.
(left) mark2.
Boom microphone
There is a boom microphone on the left unit.
3.
Built-in antenna
An antenna for wireless communication with a USB transceiver is built into the headset.
4.
Left unit5.
(right) mark6.
Sliders (left, right)
Slide to adjust the length of the headband.
7.
Right unit8.
VOL (volume) –/+ dial
There is a tactile dot on the + side.
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USB Type-C port10.
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USB transceiver:
Related Topic
About the indicator
Checking the remaining battery charge
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Connect the headset to a computer, or to an AC outlet via a commercially available USB AC adaptor, with the
supplied USB Type-C cable to charge the headset.
Charging indicator (orange)
Lights up or flashes in orange to indicate the rechargeable battery and charging status.
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Headphone cable input jack
Connect a computer using the supplied headphone cable. Make sure that you insert the cable until it clicks. If the
plug is not connected correctly, you may not hear the sound properly.
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GAME/CHAT (GAME/CHAT BALANCE) button
You can adjust the volume balance between the game sound and voice chat.
13.
(power) button14.
(power) indicator (white)
Lights up or flashes in white to indicate the power status and the connection status between the headset and the
USB transceiver.
15.
Slide switch
Switches the headset connection to a computer or PS5.
1.
Connection indicator (white)2.
Connect button3.
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INZONE H5
About the indicator
You can check various statuses of the headset by the indicator.
: Turns on in white / : Turns on in orange / -: Turns off
Power status and wireless 2.4 GHz connection status
Indicates with the (power) indicator.
When the headset is turned on
- - (flashes twice in white)
When the headset is turned off
- - - - (lights up in white for about 2 seconds)
Initialization completed
- - - - (flashes 4 times in white)
The wireless 2.4 GHz connection is not established
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (repeatedly flashes slowly in white at about 1-second intervals)
The wireless 2.4 GHz connection process is completed
- - - - - - - (repeatedly flashes quickly in white for about 5 seconds)
The wireless 2.4 GHz connection is established
- - - - - - - - - - - - - (repeatedly flashes in white for about 30 seconds at 5-second intervals)
Pairing start
- - - - - - - - - - - (repeatedly flashes twice in white for up to 5 minutes)
Software update status
Indicates with the (power) indicator.
Updating software
- - - - - (repeatedly flashes slowly in white)
Rechargeable battery and charging status
Indicates with the charging indicator.
When the remaining battery charge of the headset is low (the headset needs to be charged)
- - - - (repeatedly flashes slowly in orange for about 15 seconds)
When the battery is fully charged when charging starts on the headset
- - - - (lights up in orange for about 1 minute, and then turns off)
While charging the headset
(lights up in orange)
When the battery becomes fully charged and charging is complete
- - - - (turns off)
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