PLYR 1 PC SETUP
We're stoked about your recent Skullcandy Gaming purchase, and we're here to make sure you get the best possible audio experience with your product. Below you will find instructions on setting up your new PLYR 1 with a PC.
- Plug your optical cable into the optical in port on the PLYR1 headset stand
- Plug your USB to USB mini cable into the mini USB port on the back of the headset stand
- Plug your USB to USB mini cable into a USB port located on the back of you PC (location may vary) or a USB port on your laptop
- Plug your optical cable into your Optical out port located on the back of your PC (location may vary) or the optical port on your laptop
**Note: You must have a sound card that supports Dolby Digital Output, and an available optical port. If you do not have one, you can purchase a usb device, or use the headset with stereo sound**
Voice Input and Audio Playback Settings
- Navigate to your PC's control panel (start > control panel)
- Click on Hardware and sound then sound
- Select the Recording tab
- Select Skullcandy GMX Dolby Transmitter
- Click the "Set Default" button at the bottom of the window
- Click the "Apply" button at the bottom of the window
- Select the Playback tab
- Select "SPDIF Output" (example of another Digital Playback device would be something like the Realtek HD Audio Manager. If you have an audio manager it will need to be selected at default Playback device and skullcandy transmitter as default Recording device see picture below)
- Click the "Set Default" button at the bottom of the window
- Click the "Apply" button at the bottom of the window
- Click the "OK" button and you're all set!
PLYR 1 PS3 SETUP
- You will not need your AV cables for the PLYR 1 so if you don’t have them, no worries! The PS3 whether slim or first generation will have an optical port known as S/PDIF.
- A quick reminder: to get your PLYR1 running with Dolby Digital your system MUST be updated to software update 3.70 or later.
- Plug your short USB to USB Mini cable into the mini USB port on the back of your PLYR1 transmitter stand
- Plug your optical cable into the optical-in port on the back of your PLYR1 transmitter stand
- Grab your PS3 and plug the other end of your optical cable into the back of the PS3
- Plug the USB to USB Mini cable into the USB port located on the front of the PS3
Configuring Audio Settings
- Settings Tab(PS3 owners will navigate to this tab using their left stick or left button on D pad)
- Sound Settings (pictured below)
- Audio Output Settings > Select Optical Digital (see below) then use the left analog (or D pad) to navigate to the setup for the Optical Digital
Note: Make sure that DTS 5.1 Ch is NOT selected, you will see 1 or 2 other settings checked off that cannot be unchecked, this is fine just as long as DTS 5.1 is NOT selected. (See this pictured below) once you have your settings set to Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch and NOT DTS 5.1 you should continue to scroll right to save your new settings.
Configuring Chat Settings
- Navigate to the settings tab (You will navigate to this tab using your left analog or left button on D pad)
- Navigate to the accessory Settings
- Navigate to the Audio Device Settings
- Select “Skullcandy GMX Dolby Transmitter” for both input and output.
PLYR 1 XBOX 360 SETUP
If your Xbox 360 is plugged into your TV via an HDMI cable you will need what is called an HDMI optical audio adapter (THIS IS REQUIRED OR IT WILL NOT WORK).
Before we get too far into settings, let’s talk about how your console is hooked up. There are slight variations between Xbox 360 console releases that will change your set up slightly. The older First Gen and Arcade versions have the S/PDIF port on the AV cables. The Xbox 360 Elite came with an Optical Audio Adapter, if you no longer have that adapter you will need to purchase one in order to experience the Dolby Digital Sound. The Xbox 360 Slim or “S” has the S/PDIF port right on the back of the console near where the AV cables plug in.
- Plug your optical cable into the optical in port on the PLYR1 headset stand
- Plug your USB to USB mini cable into the mini USB port on the back of the headset stand
- Plug the other end of your optical cable into the optical out port on the back of you Xbox 360 (this may require an adapter)
- Plug your USB to USB mini cable into the USB port on the back of the Xbox 360
- Plug the straight end of your chat cable into the bottom of your PLYR1 headset
- Plug the right angle end of your chat cable and plug it into the bottom of your Xbox 360 controller
Configuring Xbox LIVE settings
- From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, navigate to Settings.on the far right using the right bumper (RB button) on the controller
- Select "Preferences" from the menu that follows and press the green "A" button on the controller. (see picture below)
- Once in the Preferences menu select "Voice" and press the green "A" button on the controller again. (see picture below)
- On the "Voice" screen, make sure the "Play Through Headset" radial is selected for the Voice Output selection and that the volume is set to "10". (see pic below) *Note, if you have a Kinect you will need to mute it
Configuring Dolby Digital settings
- From the Settings menu on the dashboard choose “System” this time instead of Preferences.
- Console Settings > Audio
- Select Digital Output
- From there you can turn on Dolby Digital 5.1 etc.
PLYR 1 FIRMWARE UPDATE
1. Download the .zip archive file for Windows and the .dmg file for Mac users below.
2. Extract the .zip archive/.dmg file to a folder on your computer (the .zip and .dmg contains two files, the firmware file and the updater .exe file)
3. Run the .exe file in the extracted folder
4. Follow the instruction prompts in the software
Software prompts in detail:
1. Plug the headset and transmitter into two separate USB ports on the computer
2. Click update
3. Pair the headset and transmitter
PLYR 1 PS4 SETUP
Connection Setup
Note: Before doing any troubleshooting please make sure you are connected to the internet either wirelessly or with ethernet. There is a firmware update known as 1.5 released with the console launch that must be downloaded and installed in order for voice communication to function properly.
For a FULL Sony PS4 console setup:
To connect the PLYR 1 to the PS4:http://manuals.playstation.net/document/
1. Connect the Optical cable to the PLYR 1 GMX through the “Opt In” port on the back of the transmitter, and the “Digital Out” (Optical Port) on the back of the PS4.
2. Connect the usb power cable to either of the usb ports on the front of the console.
3. Power on both the headset and GMX
PLYR 1 Game Audio PS4:
When a new headset with mic is plugged in it should recognize device. (if customer states the PLYR 1 is not being recognized ask if the PS4 saw the mic when they started the console up. If so, and customer is still unable to “select” headset, see chat setup issue below.
1. Select User and hit “X” to Enter. Customer should now be looking at the “home screen” have them run a quick test to make sure their mic is being picked up, have them say “Playstation” and wait for Mic controls to show at the bottom of the screen. It will look like this:
2. The “Home Screen” under the toolbox icon for “Settings” menu looks like this:
To adjust Audio Settings from the Settings (toolbox icon from home screen) tab:
[Sound and Screen] >
[Audio Output Settings] >
[Primary Output Port] >
Select Dolby 5.1 make sure DTS is not selected, as noted below you can damage your headset if this is selected.
PLYR 1 Chat Setup PS4:
The current Sony firmware update 1.5 doesn’t seem to be allowing for incoming chat to be heard in the headset without attaching a 3.5mm cable to the PS4 controller and then plugging that 3.5mm cable into the “AUX” port on the rear of the transmitter. The PLYR 1 does not come with a 3.5mm cable, but this can be used as a work around until Sony fixes the 1.5 update. The customer may also want to purchase a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter to run the provided 2.5mm XBL cable to the controller. I have not tested this theory, and cannot guarantee compatibility with any 3rd party 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. Once connected with either of the above suggestions the customer can set up chat!
To adjust “Device” (chat) Settings from the Settings (toolbox icon from home screen) tab:
1. [Audio Devices] >
2. [Headset and Headphones]>
3. Adjust Headset Volume>
Hit “X” to enter and chat should be all set up!
***IMPORTANT***
If you did not Choose “all audio” from the Sound and Screen > Audio Output > Output to Headphones and left it as “Chat Audio Only” please change this now. You can either go back to the Settings Menu and navigate from there, OR a quicker way to accomplish this is to HOLD DOWN the “home” button (this is the button on the controller with the PS logo on it).
From the menu, you need to select “Adjust Devices” and then Set Volume and change your Output to Headphones to “All Audio” in order to hear chat from your “party” inside the headset.
You should now be able to:
1. Hear game and console sounds through the headset.
2. Control the Playstation with voice commands.
3. Chat in party.
4. Hear others chatting in party.
Hopefully Sony will soon develop an additional firmware update that will allow all headsets full use without needing a 3.5mm AUX cable, but in the mean time please know that a 3.5mm AUX cable is relatively easy to find around the home and very inexpensive to purchase.