Adjusting the Sound Quality
• Under Sound Playback (11), click the Volume button (Windows XP, Windows Me and
2000) or Playback button (Windows 98) to open the Speaker window (Windows XP,
2000 and 98) or the USB Audio Device window (Windows Me).
• Make sure the Advanced Controls option is checked under the Options drop down
menu. Double click on the Advanced tab under the Speaker Slider to open the
Advanced Controls for Speaker window. (14) AGC (Automatic Gain Control) which
provides automatic volume leveling, Bass Boost and Bass/Treble controls can now
be selected
Adjusting the Sound Recording Quality with Windows OS
• Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder to open the
Sound Recorder dialog box (15).
• Adjust the sound quality from the default setting of 8 Bit, Mono audio attributes
to 16 Bit, Stereo. To do this, go under File in the Sound Recorder dialog box. Click
Properties to bring up the Properties for Sound dialog box (16). Under Format
Conversion, click Convert Now.
• The Sound Selection dialog box (17) appears. Under Name, change to CD Quality.
The Attributes will automatically change to 44 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo. Click OK. Click OK
again to leave the Properties for Sound dialog box.
Testing the Microphone
To test the microphone, use the sound recording utility that comes with Windows.
• Testing the Microphone Position the microphone approximately one finger's width
away from your lower lip (18).
• Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder to open the
Sound Recorder dialog box (15).
• Click the Record button and record a voice file. Click the Stop button when you are
done. Replay the file by clicking the Play button. If you hear your voice, the recording
was successful and the microphone is working properly.
If you cannot hear your voice, go to the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Warning! Although GN Netcom professional headsets have built-in hearing protection,
computers are capable of generating extremely loud sound bursts such as those made
by modem connections. Always check the volume level before putting on the headset.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
How is the GN 8120 USB different from other USB adapters?
The GN 8120 USB is a quality USB system. Because it is a separate adapter, it allows
you to choose any of GN Netcom´s professional-quality QD-equipped headsets. Other
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