logitech G522 Lightspeed Headset
Specifications
- Model: G522 LIGHTSPEED Headset
- Connection: LIGHTSPEED Wireless / USB Wired
- Compatibility: PC, PlayStation, Switch
- Volume Control: Volume roller for PC, independent volume for console
- Mic Mute: Mic mute button with visual and LED indicators
- Headband: Elastic suspension headband with adjustable anchor points
WHAT IS IN THE BOX
CONNECTING TO A PC
- Turn on the headset by sliding the power switch up.
- Out of the box, the headset will be in LIGHTSPEED wireless mode by default.
- LED indicator will be white, indicating USB wireless mode.
- Insert the Receiver into the USB port of your PC.The The
- LED on the dongle will slowly blink white while searching for headset connection and go solid white when the connection is established.
- Open Windows sound settings and confirm that the headset is set as default Output and Input device.
- (Optional) Download Logitech G HUB software to access advanced features. Download at logitechG.com/ghub
CONNECTING TO A BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
- Turn on headset by sliding the power switch up.
- Out of the box, the headset will be in LIGHTSPEED wireless mode by default.
- LED indicator will be white, indicating USB wireless mode.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth® / Wireless button.
- The LED will fast blink blue, and you will hear a sonification when the device is in pairing mode.
- Follow Bluetooth® connection steps for your device.
- If the headset is powered down in Bluetooth® mode, it will default to Bluetooth® mode when powered on again. Conversely, if the headset is switched back to LIGHTSPEED wireless mode and then powered down, it will default to LIGHTSPEED wireless when powered on again.
USING WIRED USB AUDIO
Turn on the headset by sliding the power switch up.
Ensure the headset is in LIGHTSPEED wireless mode – you will hear the ″LIGHTSPEED″ voice prompt and a white LED indication when powering on. If you are not in LIGHTSPEED mode, press the Bluetooth® mode button until you hear the ″LIGHTSPEED″ voice prompt and see the white LED indicator. Connect your headset to your PC, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch dock by using the included USB-A to USB-C cable.
- PC will automatically switch audio and communication devices to USB wired.
- LED indicator will show Cyan color to indicate wired USB mode.
- NOTE: USB wired and USB wireless modes cannot be used at the same time. If a USB dongle is plugged in while the USB cable is plugged in, the LED indicator on the dongle will slowly blink white, indicating it has lost connection with the headset.
RESET AND PAIRING HEADSET WITH DONGLE
- Plug in the Dongle (if already plugged in, unplug and replug in).
- Remove the left earpad cushion.
- Use a paperclip to long-press the headset pairing button.
- Use a paperclip to press the dongle pairing button.
SWITCHING BETWEEN BLUETOOTH® AND WIRELESS / BETWEEN BLUETOOTH® AND WIRED USB
Short press the Bluetooth® / Wireless toggle button. The LED indicator will show which mode the headset is in when the Bluetooth® / Wireless toggle button is pressed.
- Blue = Bluetooth® mode
- White = LIGHTSPEED wireless mode
- Cyan = USB wired mode
Note: The Headset will only switch to USB wired mode when connected via a USB cable. LIGHTSPEED wireless mode cannot be switched to or used while the headset is connected via USB cable.
ADJUSTING HEADSET VOLUME ON PC
- When using on Windows / Mac. Use the volume roller to adjust volume.
- The headset volume will sync with the Operating system volume.
ADJUSTING HEADSET VOLUME ON CONSOLE
- When using on PlayStation or Switch (docked mode) the headset will control its own volume, which will be independent of the console system volume.
MUTING AND UNMUTING
THE MICROPHONE
- Press the mic mute button to engage the mute function.
- When the mic is muted, red will be visible at the base of the mic button, and the LED at the end of the mic boom will light red.
ADJUSTING THE HEADBAND STRAP
- The elastic suspension headband is designed to accommodate a wide range of head sizes and shapes.
- The headband can be attached at two anchor points of differing lengths to fine-tune the tension when worn, to better suit your level of comfort.
QUESTIONS?
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FAQ
- Q: Can I use both USB wired and LIGHTSPEED wireless modes simultaneously?
- A: No, both modes cannot be used simultaneously. The headset will switch between modes based on connection type.
- Q: How do I know if the headset is in USB wired mode?
- A: The LED indicator will display a Cyan color when in USB wired mode.
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