Flight Sounds SOLO-GA Manuel utilisateur

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User Manual for Flight Sounds Products:

•SOLO-GA / 3

•SOLO-H / 3

•SOLO-M / 3

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

4. Set-up Guide.................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1. Operating Set-Up — Windows 11.......................................................................................................5

4.1.1. Basic Setup...................................................................................................................................5

4.1.2. Volume and Mute Settings ..........................................................................................................7

5. Operating Set-Up — macOS 13.0.................................................................................................... 10

5.1. Basic Setup ........................................................................................................................................10

5.2. Volume and Mute Settings................................................................................................................12

6. Technical Support and Contact Info................................................................................................ 14

6.1. Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................14

6.2. Terms and Conditions of Service.......................................................................................................14

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2. Important Information

Thank you for purchasing the Flight Sounds SOLO 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 devices volume up gradually until a comfortable audio volume has been

achieved. High audio volumes for prolonged periods 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 SOLO ‘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 feels’ authentic. The Flight

Sounds SOLO 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 SOLO 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 (-H) and Military (-M) version

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

- Mac or Windows operating system.

3.3. Product Items Supplied

•Flight Sounds SOLO

•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)

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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 SOLO product for use with a computer equipped

with the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system.

When the installation is complete, the software is ready to use.

Important: While the Flight Sounds SOLO 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 SOLO for use with Windows OS.

Step 1:

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

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

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

driver for the Flight Sounds SOLO 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 - SOLO 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 - SOLO 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 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 -

SOLO” and (iii) select Levels tab, as Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab 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 → Hardware and

Sound → Sound)2.

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

SOLO” and (iii) select Levels tab, as Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab illustrates.

Step 3: Set the volume and the mute levels for the microphone sidetone (voice feedback) from 0-

100.

1Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

2Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

Set the headphone output

volume, mute and balance

Set the microphone sidetone

volume and mute

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Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels Tab

To set the record volume:

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

Sound → Sound)3.

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

select Levels tab, as Figure 4.4 Microphone Properties - Levels Tab 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 Sounds SOLO is plugged in/out.

Figure 4.4 Microphone Properties - Levels Tab

3Refer 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 gain being excessively loud or quiet, please follow

these steps:

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

Sound → Sound)4.

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

SOLO” and (iii) select Custom tab, as Figure 4.3 Headphones Properties - Levels 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

4Refer to section 4.1.1 to shortcut this process for future

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5. Operating Set-Up — macOS 13.0

This section reviews how to set up the Flight Sounds SOLO product for use with an Apple computer

equipped with the macOS operating system.

When the installation is complete, the Flight Sounds SOLO software is ready to use.

Important: While the Flight Sounds SOLO may be compatible with older versions of macOS –

the setup steps and figures shown may differ.

5.1. Basic Setup

Step 1: Connect one end of the USB cable (supplied) to the Flight Sounds SOLO product and the other

end to an available USB port (or hub) on the Computer. After the Flight Sounds SOLO product is

connected to the Computer, the standard macOS driver installs automatically. A custom driver for

the Flight Sounds SOLO product is unnecessary.

Step 2: Open the System Preferences from the Apple menu. Open the Sound options from the

System Environment settings.

Step 3: Select the Input tab and confirm the “Flight Sounds - SOLO” as the recording device as shown

in Figure 5.1 Input Tab - Flight Sounds SOLO.

Step 4: Select the Output tab and confirm the “Flight Sounds - SOLO” as the playback device, as

shown in Figure 5.2 Output Tab - Flight Sounds SOLO.

This process confirms the proper recognition of the Flight Sounds SOLO by macOS.

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