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User Manual 

 

 

2015-10-19 

 

 

FLIGHT SOUNDS 

  v2.0   

 

                       

www.flightsounds.com

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Flight Sound X

Page 1: ...User Manual 2015 10 19 FLIGHT SOUNDS v2 0 www flightsounds com ...

Page 2: ...Windows 10 8 7 Vista 6 3 1 1 Basic Setup 6 3 1 2 Volume and Mute Settings 8 3 2 Operating Set Up Windows XP 12 3 2 1 Basic Setup 12 3 2 2 Volume and Mute Settings 13 3 3 Operating Set Up Mac OS X 19 3 3 1 Basic Setup 19 3 3 2 Volume and Mute Settings 21 4 Support and Disclaimer Info 23 4 1 Technical Support and Contact Info 23 4 2 Limited Warranty 23 4 3 Terms and Conditions 24 ...

Page 3: ...ct low impedance ie non Aviation headsets to the device as damage could result Cautions and basic care instructions Ensure that the computer volume is turned down before connecting the Headset Users should bring the devices volume up gradually until a comfortable audio volume has been achieved High audio volumes and prolonged use can result in hearing loss Do not attempt to disassemble or alter an...

Page 4: ...light Sound X adapter helps to achieve this goal by bringing flight simulation audio into the 21st century Pilots gamers or any aviation enthusiast can now use their aviation headsets with any computer via the USB protocol Flight Sound X is designed to be as easy to use as possible no additional software no batteries no external power sources just one standard USB cable Users can quite simply plug...

Page 5: ...the product The device has been designed for plug play operation with Windows 10 8 7 Vista XP and Mac OS X 2 3 Key Features and Specifications USB 1 1 and 2 0 compatible Plug and Play with Windows 10 8 7 Vista XP and Mac OS X Supports Mono and Stereo Headsets G A version only Accepts PJ 068 PJ 055B plugs G A or U 174 U plugs H Compatible with electret microphone types and some dynamic microphone t...

Page 6: ...to the Flight Sound X adapter and the other end to an available USB port or hub on the PC After the Flight Sound X adapter is connected to the PC the standard Windows 7 Vista driver installs automatically to the PC A custom driver for the Flight Sound X adapter is unnecessary Step 2 Open the Control Panel from the Start menu Start Control Panel Open the Sound Group from the Control Panel Step 3 Se...

Page 7: ... 7 Figure 3 1 Sound Playback Tab W10 8 7 Vista Figure 3 2 Sound Recording Tab W10 8 7 Vista Confirm selection of Flight Sound X on Playback tab Confirm selection of Flight Sound X on Recording tab ...

Page 8: ... Sound X from the Sound options and select Levels tab as Figure 3 3 illustrates Step 3 Set the output volume mute and the balance for headphones from 0 to 100 To set the microphone sidetone Step 1 Open the Sound options from the Control Panel Start Control Panel Sound Step 2 Open the headphones properties of the Flight Sound X from the Sound options and select Levels tab as Figure 3 3 illustrates ...

Page 9: ... 9 Figure 3 3 Speakers Properties Levels Tab Windows 10 8 7 Vista Set the headphone output volume mute and balance Set the microphone sidetone volume and mute ...

Page 10: ...ely loud please follow these steps Step 1 Right click on Sound Icon and select Recording Devices Step 2 Select the Recording tab see Figure A1 Step 3 Double click on Microphone Flight Sound X see Figure A1 Step 4 Select the Custom tab Step 5 Untick AGC adjustable gain control Figure A1 Sound Recording Mic properties Custom tab ...

Page 11: ...ound options and select the Levels tab as Figure 3 4 illustrates Step 3 Set the microphone volume and the recording mute level from 0 to 100 After this process is complete the system volume setting for each component is maintained even if Flight Sound X is plugged in out Set the microphone volume and mute for recording Figure 3 4 Microphone Properties Levels Tab Windows 7 Vista ...

Page 12: ... to the Flight Sound X adapter and the other end to an available USB port or hub on the PC After the Flight Sound X adapter is connected to the PC the standard Windows XP driver installs automatically to the PC A custom driver for the Flight Sound X adapter is unnecessary Step 2 Open the Control Panel from the Start menu Start Control Panel Open the Sound and Audio Devices group from the Control P...

Page 13: ...recording options To set the headphone volume Step 1 Open the Sound options from the Control Panel Start Control Panel Sound Step 2 Open the Sound and Audio Devices Properties dialog box and select the Volume tab as Figure 3 6 illustrates Alternatively open the Push Volume button to open Speaker window for headphone and sidetone volume controls Confirm Flight Sound X selection Audio Tab ...

Page 14: ... on the Volume tab see Figure 3 5 Step 3 Set the output volume and the mute levels for headphones Figure 3 6 Sound and Audio Devices Properties Volume Tab Windows XP Set the headphone mute Set the headphone volume Push Advanced button to open Speaker window for microphone sidetone volume controls ...

Page 15: ...re 3 6 Alternatively double click the speaker icon if displayed in the lower right hand area of the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen see Figure 3 5 Step 2 Set the volume and the mute levels for the microphone sidetone as shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Speaker Window for Volume Setting Windows XP Set output volume and mute for headphones Set the volume for microphone sidetone ...

Page 16: ...ease follow these steps Step 1 Click on Windows XP Control Panel Sounds Audio Devices Step 2 Select the Audio tab see Figure A2 Step 3 Select the Volume tab under Sound Recording for Flight Sound X see Figure A2 Step 4 Select the Advanced tab Step 5 Untick AGC adjustable gain control Figure A2 Sound Recording Volume Advanced tab ...

Page 17: ...hone tab as Figure 3 8 illustrates Step 3 Set the microphone volume and the recording mute level as shown in Figure 3 9 After this process is complete the system volume setting for each component is maintained even if Flight Sound X is plugged in out Push Volume button to open Microphone window for microphone volume controls Figure 3 8 Sound and Audio Devices Properties Audio Tab Windows XP ...

Page 18: ... 18 Figure 3 9 Sound and Audio Devices Properties Audio Tab Windows XP Set the volume and mute for recording ...

Page 19: ...of the USB cable supplied to the Flight Sound X adapter and the other end to an available USB port or hub on the PC After the Flight Sound X adapter is connected to the PC the standard Mac OS X driver installs automatically to the PC A custom driver for the Flight Sound X adapter is unnecessary Step 2 Open the System Preferences from the Apple menu Open the Sound options from the System Environmen...

Page 20: ... OS X Figure 3 10 Sound Output Tab Mac OS X This process confirms the proper recognition of the Flight Sound X by Mac OS X Confirm Selection of Fight Sound X as a recording device Confirm Selection of Fight Sound X as a playback device ...

Page 21: ...headphone volume Step 1 Open the Audio MIDI Settings options Application Utility Audio MIDI Setup as illustrated in Figure 3 11 Alternatively open the Output tab of the Sound options as illustrated in Figure 3 10 Step 2 Set the headphone volume and the audio output levels and set the desired mute Figure 3 11 Audio Midi Setting output Window Mac OS X ...

Page 22: ...ecording level and set the desired mute To set the microphone sidetone The volume setting of the microphone sidetone is controlled by the individual application software on the Mac For example Audio Recording using QuickTime as shown in Figure 3 12 sets the microphone volume for sidetone Figure 3 12 QuickTime Audio Recording Controls After this process is complete the system volume setting for eac...

Page 23: ...a email to arrange and or discuss warranty options Under warranty the product will be repaired or replaced at FLIGHT SOUNDS discretion free of charge The Buyer will be responsible for freighting the device to FLIGHT SOUNDS Warranty Conditions FLIGHT SOUNDS does not warrant against normal wear and tear unauthorised modifications or alterations improper use improper maintenance accident misuse negli...

Page 24: ...ements in connection with such use This product may not fall within the scope of the European Union directives regarding electromagnetic compatibility restricted substances RoHS recycling WEEE FCC CE or UL and therefore may not meet the technical requirements of these directives or other related directives This product may generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for...

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