HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Quick Start Guide

Overview

This guide provides instructions for setting up and using your HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless headset.

Headset Components:

• A - Status LED: Indicates headset status.
• B - Power button: Turns the headset on/off and checks battery level.
• C - Mic mute / mic monitoring button: Toggles microphone mute and mic monitoring (sidetone).
• D - Volume wheel: Adjusts volume level by scrolling up or down.
• E - USB-C charge port: For charging the headset.
• F - Microphone port: For connecting the detachable microphone.
• G - Detachable microphone: Removable microphone.
• H - Microphone mute LED: Indicates if the microphone is muted (On = Muted, Off = Active).
• I - USB adapter: Wireless connection adapter.
• J - Wireless status LED: Indicates wireless connection status.
• K - Wireless pairing pin hole: For pairing the wireless connection.
• L - USB-C charge cable: Cable for charging the headset.

Usage

1. Connect the wireless adapter to your device.
2. Power on the headset by holding the power button for 3 seconds.

Button Functions:

• Power button: Hold for 3 seconds to power on/off. Press to hear battery level voice prompt. The status LED automatically turns off to conserve battery.
• Mic mute / mic monitoring button: Press to toggle mic mute on/off. Hold for 3 seconds to toggle mic monitoring on/off.
• Volume wheel: Scroll up and down to adjust volume.

Setup with PC

1. Right-click the speaker icon in the system tray.
2. Select "Open Sound settings" then "Sound control panel".
3. Under "Playback Device", set "HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless" as the default device.
4. Under "Recording Device", set "HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless" as the default device.
5. Follow the instructions on the DTS instruction card (L) to enable DTS Headphone:X for enhanced audio.

Setup with PlayStation 5

1. Navigate to the homepage and select Settings > Sound.
2. Under "Microphone", set the "Input Device" to "USB Headset \"HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless\"".
3. Under "Audio Output", set the "Output Device" to "USB Headset \"HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless\"" and "Output to Headphones" to "All Audio".
4. Follow the instructions on the DTS instruction card (L) to enable DTS Headphone:X for enhanced audio.

Charging

It is recommended to fully charge your headset before first use.

Charging Status LED Indicators:

• Fully Charged: Solid green.
• 10% - 99%: Breathing green.
• < 10%: Breathing red.

The status LED will automatically turn off to conserve battery life.

HyperX NGENUITY Software

Download the NGENUITY software from hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity. Features include:

• DTS Headphone:X
• Adjustable EQ settings
• Adjustable auto shut-off behavior
• Battery level indicator

Status LED Indicators (Pairing/Searching/Connected)

• Pairing: Green and red lights flash every 0.2 seconds.
• Searching: Slow breathing green.
• Connected*: 90%-100% solid green for 5s; 10%-90% blinking green for 10s; <10% blinking red for 5s.

*Battery level indication.

Questions or Setup Issues?

Contact the HyperX support team or see the user manual at hyperxgaming.com/support/headsets.

WARNING: Permanent hearing damage can occur if a headset is used at high volumes for extended periods of time.

Regulatory Information

This device complies with FCC rules, Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s), Taiwan NCC, Japan VCCI, and KCC standards. RF exposure information is available. Refer to the full manual for details.