Flight Sounds DUALPRO-GA Manuel utilisateur

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User Manual for Flight Sounds Products:

•DUALPRO-GA / 1A~1B

•DUALPRO-HM / 1A~1B

2022-11-04

www.flightsounds.com

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1. Contents

1. Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Important Information..................................................................................................................... 3

3. Product Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4

3.1. Description ..........................................................................................................................................4

3.2. Requirements......................................................................................................................................4

3.3. Product Items Supplied .......................................................................................................................4

3.4. Key Features and Specifications..........................................................................................................4

3.5. Product Version...................................................................................................................................5

4. Set-up Guide.................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1. Operating Set-Up — Windows 11.......................................................................................................6

4.1.1. Basic Setup...................................................................................................................................6

4.1.2. Volume and Mute Settings ..........................................................................................................8

5. Operating Set-Up — macOS 13.0.................................................................................................... 11

5.1. Basic Setup ........................................................................................................................................11

5.2. Volume and Mute Settings................................................................................................................13

6. Front Panel – Cable Connections and Controls................................................................................ 14

7. Rear Panel – Cable Connections ..................................................................................................... 16

8. Rear Panel – Settings ..................................................................................................................... 19

9. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 22

10. Technical Support and Contact Info................................................................................................ 23

10.1. Limited Warranty...........................................................................................................................23

10.2. Terms and Conditions of Service ...................................................................................................23

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2. Important Information

Thank you for purchasing the Flight Sounds DUALPRO product (“Product”). Please take a moment to read

through this Important Information chapter before proceeding. Users should also refer to the Support and

Disclaimer Information chapter for detailed writings regarding warranty & support information and other

terms and conditions.

Cautions and basic care instructions

•Please be aware that the Product features an internal audio amplifier. This allows the computer

audio strength to be boosted to the levels required for driving ‘high-impedance’ Aviation Headsets.

Users should therefore not connect ‘low-impedance’ (ie: non-Aviation) headsets to the device as

damage could occur

•Ensure that the computer volume is turned down before connecting the Aviation Headset.

•Users should bring the device’s volume up DUALPRO gradually until a comfortable audio volume

has been achieved. High audio volumes for prolonged period,s can result in hearing loss.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of this device.

•Stop operating the device immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

•Do not allow the device to come into contact with, or become immersed in water or other liquids.

•Do not store the device in humid or dusty environments.

•Avoid using, placing or storing the device in places subject to strong sunlight or high

temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk of a car.

•Be careful not to subject the device to strong impacts.

•Avoid placing the device in environments where it may be subjected to strong electric and/or

magnetic fields.

•Clean the device with a soft, absorbent cloth. Do not use cleaning substances containing alcohol,

benzene, thinners or other flammable substances.

•Only use within the specified Operating Temperature of -15˚C to 70˚C.

•NB: It is advised to plug in Flight Sounds DUALPRO before launching any software programs you

intend to use it with.

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3. Product Overview

3.1. Description

Flight simulation will never be ‘as real as it gets’ unless it sounds and feel authentic. The Flight

Sounds DUALPRO product 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 Sounds DUALPRO 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 and

play’. When you have finished using the device, simply unplug it, and your computer will revert back

to its original audio settings.

3.2. Requirements

•An Aviation Headset with either:

- PJ-068 & PJ-055B connectors – General Aviation (-GA) version

- U-174/U connector – Helicopter/Military (-HM) version

•A computer with an available USB port, running either:

- Mac or Windows operating system.

3.3. Product Items Supplied

•Flight Sounds DUALPRO

•USB cable

NB: No additional driver software is supplied with the product. The device has been designed for

‘plug & play’ operation with Windows or Mac Operating Systems.

3.4. Key Features and Specifications

•USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible

•Plug and Play with Windows (At min. Windows 7) and macOS (At min. v10.0) Operating Systems

•Supports Mono and Stereo (-GA model only) Headsets.

•Accepts PJ-068 & PJ-055B plugs (-GA) or U-174/U plugs (-H/-M)

•Compatible with electret microphone types and some dynamic microphone types

•Powers microphone bias (+9V) from USB port (no external power needed)

•Zero delay voice feedback (sidetone) feature

•Output frequency response (20Hz-20KHz)

•Power LEDs, and PTT LEDs

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3.5. Product Version

•This User Manual applies only to Flight Sounds - DUALPRO model numbers “1A~1B” as indicated

on the Model number sticker on the Product (if included on the product)

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4. Set-up Guide

4.1. Operating Set-Up — Windows 11

This section reviews how to set up the Flight Sounds DUALPRO product for use with a computer

equipped with the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system.

Important: While the Flight Sounds DUALPRO may be compatible with older versions of

Windows – the setup steps and figures shown may differ.

4.1.1. Basic Setup

•Follow these steps to set up the Flight Sounds DUALPRO for use with Windows OS.

Step 1:

Connect one end of the USB cable (supplied) to the Flight Sounds DUALPRO and the other end to

an available USB port (or hub) on the computer. After the Flight Sounds DUALPRO is connected to

the computer, the standard Windows OS driver installs automatically to the computer. A custom

driver for the Flight Sounds DUALPRO is not required.

Step 2:

-Open the Control Panel (Windows Key→ Search “Control Panel”).

-From the Control Panel open Hardware and Sound Group → Manage Audio Devices.

Note: To shortcut this process for future:

- Go to control panel and open 'Small Icons' in the category list.

- Right click on 'Sound' icon and select 'Create a shortcut'

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Step 3:

Select the Playback tab and confirm the Flight Sounds - DUALPRO as the default playback device,

as shown in Figure 4.1 Sound - Playback Tab.

Figure 4.1 Sound - Playback Tab

Step 4:

Select the Recording tab and confirm the Flight Sounds - DUALPRO as the default recording

device, as shown in Figure 4.2 Sound - Recording Tab.

Figure 4.2 Sound - Recording Tab

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4.1.2. Volume and Mute Settings

Follow these steps to configure the computer volume settings for headphones, microphone, and the

recording options.

To set the headphone volume:

Step 1: Open the Sound options from the Control Panel (Start → Control Panel → Hardware and

Sound → Sound)1.

Step 2: (i) Select the Playback tab and (ii) open the Headphone properties of the “Flight Sounds -

DUALPRO” and (iii) select Levels tab, as shown in Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab.

Step 3: Set the output volume, mute, and the balance for headphones from 0 to 100.

It is advised that (For the Flight Sounds DUAL) to set the Computer Volume to 100 (or close to)

Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab

To set the microphone sidetone:

There is no need to set the sidetone on the computer settings, as the Device provides

Sidetone in hardware.

1Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

Set the headphone output

volume, mute and balance

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To set the record volume:

Step 1: Open the Sound options from the Control Panel (Start → Control Panel → Hardware and

Sound → Sound)2.

Step 2: Open the microphone properties of the “Flight Sounds - DUALPRO” from the Sound options

and select Levels tab, as shown in Figure 4.4 Microphone Properties - Levels Tab.

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 Sounds DUALPRO is plugged in/out.

Figure 4.4 Microphone Properties - Levels Tab

2Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

Set the microphone volume and

mute for recording

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Excessive or insufficient microphone volume (AGC)

If you’re having problems with your microphone being excessively loud or quiet when recording

audio on a computer, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Sound options from the Control Panel (Start → Control Panel → Hardware and

Sound → Sound)3.

Step 2: (i) Select the Recording tab and (ii) open the Microphone properties of the “Flight Sounds -

DUALPRO” and (iii) select Custom tab, as Figure 4.5 Sound Recording / Mic properties / Custom tab

illustrates.

Step 3: Select the Custom tab

Step 4: Tick/Untick AGC (adjustable gain control)

Figure 4.5 Sound Recording / Mic properties / Custom tab

3Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

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