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Parrott
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Parrott
®
Aruba and Caribbean
Aruba and Caribbean
Digital USB Headset
Digital USB Headset
User Guide
User Guide
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Parrott
Aruba Headset
and USB Translator
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Parrott
Caribbean Headset
with USB Translator
VXI Corporation
One Front Street
Rollinsford, NH 03869 USA
Phone: (800) 742-8588 or (603) 742-2888
E-mail: parrott@vxicorp.com
Website: www.vxicorp.com
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- Page 1 Parrott ® Parrott ® Aruba and Caribbean Aruba and Caribbean Digital USB Headset Digital USB Headset User Guide User Guide ® Parrott Aruba Headset and USB Translator ® Parrott Caribbean Headset with USB Translator VXI Corporation One Front Street Rollinsford, NH 03869 USA Phone: (800) 742-8588 or (603) 742-2888 E-mail: parrott@vxicorp.com...
- Page 2 Rollinsford, NH 03869 USA Phone: (800) 742-8588 or (603) 742-2888 E-mail: parrott@vxicorp.com Under conditions of electrostatic discharge, the Parrott ® Digital USB Translator unit may malfunction and may require the user to reset it by unplugging it from the computer, and then reconnecting it to the USB port.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
.................................... 4 Connect the VXI Parrott ® Aruba or Caribbean Headset to Your Computer ................4 2 Windows Installation ................................5 Add New Hardware Wizard First Pass - USB Composite Device ..................5 Add New Hardware Wizard Second Pass - USB Human Interface Device ................7 Add Hardware Wizard Third Pass - USB Audio Device ...................... -
Page 4: System Requirements
General Before you install your Parrott ® Aruba or Caribbean Digital USB Headset, be sure your computer is running and that you exit all running applications. There are three main parts to the installation process for Windows. 1. Connect the Aruba or Caribbean Headset to your computer 2. -
Page 5: Windows Installation
Windows Installation Windows Installation 1. Connect the Parrott Aruba or Caribbean Headset To Your Computer. ™ 1. Plug the Translator Quick Disconnect cord into the headset Quick Disconnect jack. Make sure that the MICROPHONE button on the Quick Disconnect pendant is in the “ON” (UP) position. - Page 6 CDROM into the CDROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions. Direct Windows to the CDROM drive by making sure that the drive letter in the text field matches that for the CDROM drive. Click OK. Click Finish when the Wizard is complete. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
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Page 7: Add New Hardware Wizard Second Pass - Usb Human Interface Device
Troubleshooting section. 2. The Wizard will prompt you to search for the drivers or select them from a list. Select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... - Page 8 Click OK. Click Finish when the Wizard is complete. HID5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Direct Windows to the CDROM drive by making sure that the drive letter in the text field matches that for the CDROM drive. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
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Page 9: Add Hardware Wizard Third Pass - Usb Audio Device
Troubleshooting section. 2. The Wizard will prompt you to search for the drivers or select them from a list. Select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. IW07 Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... - Page 10 Follow the on-screen instructions. Direct Windows to the CDROM drive by making sure that the drive letter in the text field matches that for the CDROM drive. IW11 Click OK. Click Finish when the Wizard is complete. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
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Page 11: Windows Installation Verification
2b. Under Playback:, select USB Audio Device. 2c. Be sure that both the Use Only Preferred Devices and Show Volume control in task bar are checked. 2d. Click OK. 3. Select File and Properties. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... - Page 12 Audio. Be sure the USB Audio Device is selected as the preferred device for Recording. Be sure that your USB Audio Device is selected as the preferred device for Playback. Be sure that the checkbox Use Only Preferred Devices is checked. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
- Page 13 7. From the Options menu, select Properties. Under “Show the following volume controls” make sure the box next to “Microphone” or “Mic” is checked. AVI03 Click OK. 8. Verify that both the Mute All and the Mute button under the Microphone are not checked. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
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Page 14: Windows Troubleshooting
If the Add New Hardware wizard does not detect the device, you can install the device manually. 1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click on Add New Hardware. 2. Windows will suggest to close any open applications. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... - Page 15 5. You will be asked to select the type of hardware you want to install. Under Hardware Types, select Sound, video and game controllers and click Next. Under Manufacturers, select (Generic USB Audio). Under Models select USB Audio Device and click Next. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
- Page 16 This process should be repeated three times for three different devices — USB Composite Device, Human Interface Device, and USB Audio Device. 9. When each of the drivers has been loaded, Windows will notify you that it has completed the installation of the software. Click Finish. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
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Page 17: I Cannot Hear My Voice When I Record
Also, select Universal Serial Bus Controllers. You should see USB Composite Device listed. A driver for Human Interface Device will also be present in the system. It will be listed as USB Human Interface Device in the Device Manager. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... - Page 18 — Microphone (Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000); USB Audio Device (Windows Me). Select them. Note: Use Only Preferred Devices must be checked. Proceed to step 4. Click Apply. Click OK. AIV01 Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide...
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Page 19: System Locks Up When I Plug In The Usb Connector
System locks up when you plug in the USB connector On a computer system that does not follow proper USB conventions, the system may lock up when you plug in the USB headset. If this occurs, contact your computer’s manufacturer. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... -
Page 20: Headset Works With Some Programs But Not Others
2. Select Options/Properties. Select the Recording button and verify that the Mic checkbox is selected. Click OK. 3. Verify that the Mic Level is at least half-way up and that Mute is not selected. Click OK. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... -
Page 21: Macintosh Installation
Macintosh Installation Macintosh Installation Installation Note: Plug the VXI Parrott® Digital USB Headset directly into your Mac’s USB Port, not the keyboard USB hub. 1. Configure the Microphone Control Strip. Click on the microphone icon on the control strip. In the pop-up menu, click on USB Audio. -
Page 22: Volume Adjustment
1. Check the speaker volume control. Click on the speaker icon on the Control Strip. Set the volume slider at least half-way. Replay the sound file. If you still cannot hear your voice, contact Technical Support at 1-800-742-8588. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... -
Page 23: Using The Parrott ® Digital Usb Headsets
® Adjusting the Microphone The microphone boom can be positioned on either side of your mouth by rotating the headset and swiveling the boom. For the Parrott ® Caribbean, note that the normal Left/Right stereo is designed for the microphone to be on the right side of your mouth; with the microphone located on the left side, the channels will be reversed. -
Page 24: Warranty
VXI will repair out-of-warranty headsets or amplifiers for a charge of $22.50 each (or such other charge as may be applicable as of the date of receipt by VXI). See return details above. Out-of-warranty repairs are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days. Parrott ® Aruba/Caribbean Headset User Guide... - Page 25 VXI Corporation One Front Street Rollinsford, NH 03869 USA Phone: (800) 742-8588 or (603) 742-2888 E-mail: parrott@vxicorp.com Website: www.vxicorp.com P/N 200819A...
- Page 26 Parrott U(SB) Aruba and Caribbean User Guide Specifications THIS PAGE DOES NOT PRINT!!!!!!! Trim Size: 8.5”Wx11”H Pages: 25, self-cover; all pages are right-hand pages Ink: CAUTION: The graphics in this document are sized to 200dpi for print optimized PDF use ONLY.