Sony INZONE H9 Reference guide

Help Guide

Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset/Wireless Gaming Headset

INZONE H9/INZONE H7

Model: YY2959/YY2960

Let’s start to use

Connecting the USB transceiver properly

Set the slide switch of the USB transceiver correctly according to the connected device, and then

insert the USB transceiver into the USB port.

When connected to a computer: Set the slide switch to “PC”

When connected to a PS5™: Set the slide switch to “PS5”

Turning on the headset

Press and hold the (power) button for about 2 seconds or more until the indicator (white) lights

up. The headset is turned on.

To use all functions and improved performances
Update the headset software and computer software “INZONE Hub” to the latest version.
For details on “INZONE Hub”, refer to the following URL.
https://www.sony.net/inzonehub-support
To prevent burning or malfunction due to getting wet
The headset is not waterproof.
If the headset is charged while it is wet with rain or sweat, etc., this can result in burnout or malfunction.
Related information
Charging the headset
Operating the headset
Enjoy games and voice chat by operating the headset.
Turning the VOL (volume) –/+ dial: To adjust the volume
Raising the boom microphone: To turn off the microphone
Lowering the boom microphone: To turn on the microphone
Getting started
What you can do with the gaming headset
Supplied accessories
Checking the package contents
Parts and controls
Location and function of parts
About the indicator
Wearing the headset
Power/Charging
Charging the headset
Available operating time
Checking the remaining battery charge
Turning on the headset
2

Turning off the headset
Using by connecting to a game console
Connecting the headset to a computer or PlayStation®5
What you can do while connected to a game console
What you can do with PlayStation®5
Using by connecting to a Bluetooth device
How to make a wireless connection to Bluetooth devices
Android smartphone
Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
Connecting to a paired Android smartphone
iPhone (iOS devices)
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
Connecting to a paired iPhone
Other Bluetooth devices
Pairing and connecting with a Bluetooth device
Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device
Making phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Functions for a phone call
Disconnecting Bluetooth connection (after use)
Listening to music
Listening to music from a device via Bluetooth connection
Controlling the audio device (Bluetooth connection)
Disconnecting Bluetooth connection (after use)
Sound quality mode
About the sound quality mode
Supported codecs
Customizing the headset
3

Using “INZONE Hub”
What you can do with “INZONE Hub”
Installing “INZONE Hub”
How to keep the software up-to-date (for comfortable use of the headset)
Using the Ambient Sound Control function (INZONE H9 only)
Noise canceling function (INZONE H9 only)
What is noise canceling? (INZONE H9 only)
Using the noise canceling function (INZONE H9 only)
Listening to ambient sound (INZONE H9 only)
Listening to ambient sound while playing games (Ambient Sound Mode) (INZONE H9 only)
Important information
Precautions
To prevent burning or malfunction due to getting wet
Licenses
Trademarks
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power/Charging
Unable to turn on the headset.
Charging cannot be done.
Charging time is too long.
The available operating time is short (the duration of the battery is short).
Sound
No sound, low sound level
Sound skips frequently.
Cannot hear a person during a call/low voice from callers, your voice does not reach the person during a call/your voice is low on
the caller’s side.
Low sound quality of the device connected via Bluetooth connection.
4

The effect of noise canceling is not sufficient. (INZONE H9 only)

The way the audio sounds changes when the noise canceling function is on. (INZONE H9 only)

Connection

Pairing cannot be done.

Unable to make a Bluetooth connection.

The headset does not operate properly.

Resetting or initializing the headset

Resetting the headset

Initializing the headset to restore factory settings

Specifications

Help Guide

Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset/Wireless Gaming Headset

INZONE H9/INZONE H7

What you can do with the gaming headset

Enjoying a game and chat at the same time

You can enjoy a voice chat while playing a game by connecting to a computer or PS5™ via wireless 2.4 GHz connection

with the USB transceiver.

Enjoying chatting and calling on your smartphone

You can enjoy a voice chat and hands-free call while playing a game by connecting to a computer or PS5 via wireless

2.4 GHz connection with the USB transceiver and connecting to a smartphone at the same time via BLUETOOTH®

connection.

Help Guide

Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset/Wireless Gaming Headset

INZONE H9/INZONE H7

Checking the package contents

After opening the package, check that all of the items in the list are included. If any items are missing, contact your

dealer.

Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount.

INZONE H9:

Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset (1)

INZONE H7:

Wireless Gaming Headset (1)

INZONE H9/INZONE H7:

USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®) (approx. 150 cm (59.06 in.)) (1)

USB transceiver (YY2965) (1)

Help Guide

Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset/Wireless Gaming Headset

INZONE H9/INZONE H7

Location and function of parts

INZONE H9:

Headband1.

(left) mark2.

Boom microphone

There is a boom microphone on the left unit.

Built-in antenna

A Bluetooth antenna is built into the headset.

Left unit5.

(right) mark6.

INZONE H7:

Sliders (left, right)

Slide to adjust the length of the headband.

Right unit8.

Ring indicators (left, right) (blue or white)9.

NC/AMB (noise canceling/Ambient Sound Mode) button10.

VOL (volume) –/+ dial

There is a tactile dot on the + side.

11.

Noise canceling function microphones (left, right)

Pick up the sound of the noise when the noise canceling function is in use.

12.

USB Type-C port

Connect the headset to a computer, or to an AC outlet via a commercially available USB AC adaptor, with the

supplied USB Type-C cable to charge the headset.

13.

Charging indicator (orange)

Lights up or flashes in orange to indicate the rechargeable battery and charging status.

14.

GAME/CHAT (game/chat balance) button

You can adjust the volume balance between the game sound and voice chat.

15.

(Bluetooth) button16.

(power) button17.

Headband1.

USB transceiver:

(left) mark2.

Boom microphone

There is a boom microphone on the left unit.

Built-in antenna

A Bluetooth antenna is built into the headset.

Left unit5.

(right) mark6.

Sliders (left, right)

Slide to adjust the length of the headband.

Right unit8.

VOL (volume) –/+ dial

There is a tactile dot on the + side.

USB Type-C port

Connect the headset to a computer, or to an AC outlet via a commercially available USB AC adaptor, with the

supplied USB Type-C cable to charge the headset.

10.

Charging indicator (orange)

Lights up or flashes in orange to indicate the rechargeable battery and charging status.

11.

GAME/CHAT (game/chat balance) button

You can adjust the volume balance between the game sound and voice chat.

12.

(Bluetooth) button13.

(Bluetooth) indicator (blue)

Lights up or flashes in blue to indicate the status of the Bluetooth connection.

14.

(power) button15.

(power) indicator (white)

Lights up or flashes in white to indicate the power status and the connection status between the headset and the

USB transceiver.

16.

Slide switch

Switches the headset connection to a computer or PS5™.

Connect indicator (white)2.

Connect button3.

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