Operating instructions
RF-GHD-500PRO GAMING HEADSET
Item no. 1637656
Intended use
The product is intended for use as a headphone with microphone and is suitable for connection
via a USB port to a computer, or other digital audio devices or game consoles. The software
supplied with the product must be installed on a Windows
This product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture
(e.g. in bathrooms) must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. Using the
product for purposes other than those described above may damage the product. In addition,
improper use can cause hazards such as a short circuit or fire. Read the instructions carefully
and store them in a safe place. Only make this product available to third parties together with
its operating instructions.
This product complies with statutory, national and European regulations. All company and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package contents
• Headset
• Software CD
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
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Explanation of symbols
The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle is used to highlight important
information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
The arrow symbol alerts the user to the presence of important tips and notes on
using the device.
Safety information
Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. If you do
not follow the safety information and information on proper handling in these
operating instructions, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal
injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/
guarantee.
a) General information
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a
dangerous toy for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed
if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.
• Always handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
may damage the product.
• Always observe the safety information and operating instructions of any other
devices which are connected to the product.
• Consult a technician if you are not sure how to use or connect the product, or if
you have concerns about safety.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must be done by a technician or a
specialist repair centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
b) Persons and product
• Do not listen to excessively loud music over an extended period of time. This may
damage your hearing.
• When using the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or
damaged by sharp edges.
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Product overview
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Operation
a) Putting on the headset
• "R" or "L" is engraved above the speaker cup on the corresponding side on the head clip (2)
connecting cylinder. Place the "R" side over your right ear and the "L" side over your left ear.
• The width of the head clip can be adjusted within a certain range by pulling it outwards.
• The microphone can be rotated at an angle of up to 120°.
b) Connection and starting playback
• Ensure that the headset is at the lowest volume setting. The volume control (6) can be
found rear of the left speaker cup (3). The volume control (6) on the headset only affects the
headset volume.
• Turn the volume on the playback device down to zero.
• Connect the USB-A connector on the cable to the USB port on a computer.
To avoid distortion or mismatching which could damage the headset or the
connected device, the product may only be connected to suitable USB outputs. Do
not connect the headset to a USB output on a USB charging devices.
• The headset lights up, as soon as the USB port is supplying a current.
• Increase the volume on the playback device slowly.
• Adjust the volume using the volume control (6) to a comfortable level. Use the volume control
on the playback device and on the headset.
• Press the vibration button (5) to turn the headset vibration function on or off.
c) Ending playback / storage
• Stop playback on the playback device.
• Remove the USB cable (4) from the USB port.
• Always pull on the USB connector plug, and not on the USB cable (4).
• Remove the headset from your head. The speaker cups fold together under the head clip.
d) Installing the software
To use the headset's virtual 7.1. surround sound function of the headset to use, you will need
to install the audio software supplied with the headset.
The software runs on Windows
. To install the software, proceed as follows.
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Make sure that the headset is not connected to the USB port on your computer
before you start the software installation.
• Insert the enclosed software CD into the corresponding drive on your computer.
• If the installation does not start automatically, run the executable program file
"SSSAudioControlSetup".
• Follow the installation instructions and complete the installation.
• Start the program to adjust the equaliser, the gain of the microphone, and other sound effects
individually using the software.
1 Microphone
2 Head clip
3 Speaker cup
4 USB cable
5 Vibration button
6 Volume control
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