CORSAIR HS80 MAX Premium RGB Gaming Headset User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Corsair

Table of Contents

CORSAIR HS80 MAX Premium RGB Gaming Headset
Product Information
IN THIS GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HEADSET
MICROPHONE CONTROL
BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

CORSAIR HS80 MAX Premium RGB Gaming Headset

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Product Information

The HS80 MAX is a premium RGB gaming headset with spatial audio. It offers both RF wireless mode and Bluetooth mode for versatile connectivity options. The headset features a power button, RGB LED light, volume control/EQ select/iCUE control, headset status LED, charging port, microphone status LED, and a Bluetooth/multi-function button (MFB). It comes with a wireless USB receiver for RF wireless mode.

Package Contents

HS80 MAX gaming headset
Wireless USB transmitter
USB charging cable
Quick start guide

RF Wireless Mode

PC: Connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB (type-A) port on your PC. Press the power button on the headset. The headset will power on in RF wireless mode by default. It can operate within a range of up to 50 feet (15.24m) from the transmitter. Please note that other wireless devices, electronics, and obstructions like walls may affect performance.
PlayStation: Connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB port on your PS4 or PS5 console. In the PlayStation UI, set Output to Headphones to All Audio. Adjust the volume control (Headphones) to the maximum level, and then use the headset volume control to adjust the volume.

Bluetooth Mode

The headset can also be used in Bluetooth mode for wireless audio playback and phone calls.

Answering and Ending Phone Calls

To answer an incoming call, single press the MFB (Bluetooth/multi-function button). To end the call, single press the MFB again.

Listening to Music (Media Playback)

To play a track, single press the MFB. To pause playback, single press the MFB again. To skip forward, press the MFB twice quickly. To skip backward, press the MFB three times quickly.

For Optimal Wireless Performance

It is recommended to take breaks between listening sessions and always start with the volume at a low level before increasing it. Prolonged listening at high volumes may adversely affect your hearing.

iCUE

The HS80 MAX supports the iCUE software, which enables the full feature set of the headset. To download the iCUE software, visit corsair.com/support/downloads. The USB wireless receiver must be connected to your PC to use the iCUE software.
Microphone Control: The headset has a flip-up microphone that mutes when flipped up and unmutes when flipped down. The iCUE software can also be used to control these features.
Note: If the headset is used without the iCUE software, some features will be disabled. Additionally, the headset must be in USB mode (powered off and connected to the PC) to update firmware.

IN THIS GUIDE

PACKAGE CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HEADSET

RF WIRELESS MODE
BLUETOOTH MODE
ANSWERING AND ENDING PHONE CALLS LISTENING TO MUSIC (MEDIA PLAYBACK) FOR OPTIMAL WIRELESS PERFORMANCE iCUE
MICROPHONE CONTROL
VOLUME CONTROL
CHARGING
BATTERY STATUS LED INDICATIONS (ON HEADSET)
WIRELESS STATUS LED INDICATIONS (ON WIRELESS USB RECEIVER)

BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HEADSET

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A. POWER BUTTON
B. RGB LED LIGHT
C. VOLUME CONTROL / EQ SELECT / iCUE CONTROL
D. HEADSET STATUS LED
E. CHARGING PORT
F. MICROPHONE STATUS LED
G. BLUETOOTH / MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON (MFB)
H. PAIRING STATUS LED (WIRELESS USB RECEIVER)

RF WIRELESS MODE

PC – Connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB (type-A) port on your PC. Press the power button on the headset. The headset powers on in RF wireless mode by default. The headset is designed to operate at a range of up to 50 feet (15.24m) from the transmitter, but other wireless devices, electronics and obstructions such as walls may impact performance.
NOTE : The first time you use the CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS headset on a PC, the operating system will automatically install a device driver. After the device driver is installed, we recommend you reboot your PC before use.
PLAYSTATION – Connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB port on your PS4 or PS5 console. Use the PlayStation UI to set “Output to Headphones” to “All Audio”. Adjust volume control (Headphones) to maximum level. Then adjust volume with the headset volume control.

BLUETOOTH MODE

With the headset powered on, enable pairing by holding the MFB until the status LED rapid blinks red and blue. When the headset is paired, the status LED will blink blue. Quick press the power button to toggle between RF wireless and Bluetooth modes. When the headset is in RF wireless mode the status LED will blink red, orange or green depending on the current battery level. Note when the headset is in RF wireless mode and paired via Bluetooth with a mobile phone, it will only accept and receive phone calls. Quick press the power button to enter Bluetooth mode and enable both phone calls and Bluetooth audio (such as when listening to music). The headset will default to the last mode it was set to when turned off.

ANSWERING AND ENDING PHONE CALLS

To answer an incoming call, single press the MFB. To end the call, single press the MFB again.

LISTENING TO MUSIC (MEDIA PLAYBACK)

To play a track, single press the MFB. To pause playback, single press the MFB again. To skip forward, press the MFB twice quickly. To skip backwards, press the MFB three times quickly.

FOR OPTIMAL WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

Place the wireless USB receiver in an open, unobstructed area.
Make sure the battery is fully charged before initial use.
Do not leave the battery fully discharged for long periods. Battery life is maximized by keeping the battery in a partially charged state. Keep the headset at room temperature (20-30°C or 68-86°F).

NOTE: Prolonged listening at high volumes may adversely affect your hearing. Take breaks between sessions and always begin with the volume at a low level before increasing.

iCUE

Go to corsair.com/support/downloads to download the iCUE Software. Using iCUE software will enable the full feature set of the HS80 MAX WIRELESS headset. The USB Wireless Receiver must be connected to your PC to use iCUE software.
NOTE: If the headset is used without software, some features will be disabled.

Install the iCUE software on a PC running Windows 10 or later, or on macOS.
After installation is complete, reboot your PC, and launch iCUE.

iCUE SOFTWARE CAN BE USED TO:

Select and customize audio equalizer (EQ) settings.
Set Dolby Atmos® Spatial Audio on or off.
Enable SoundID™ audio personalization. Requires USB Wireless Receiver to enable. (Not available with Bluetooth)

The software’s built-in documentation explains how to use the HS80 MAX WIRELESS’s features in greater detail.
NOTE : Headset must be in USB mode (powered off and connected to PC) to update firmware.
The software’s built-in documentation explains how to use the headset’s features in greater detail.

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MICROPHONE CONTROL

Flip-up microphone to mute. Flip-down microphone to unmute.
NOTE : iCUE software can also be used to control these features.
For best performance, bend the flexible microphone boom to best fit near the left corner of your mouth. A 30-degree bend is a good place to start, but you can adjust this if your mic is too loud or too soft.

VOLUME CONTROL

Use the volume control/EQ select wheel to adjust volume up or down. In addition, pressing the volume wheel cycles through three audio EQ presets.

CHARGING

The CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS Headset must be fully charged before its first use.

Connect the USB charging cable to any working USB port on your PC.
Connect the USB charging cable to the CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS Headset.

The CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS Headset battery has no “memory effect”, so there is no need to completely discharge it before recharging. Remember that the USB charging cable requires a high power (USB 2.0 or better) port. Some USB ports found on older devices do not support USB 2.0.

BATTERY STATUS LED INDICATIONS (ON HEADSET)

The status LED will pulse while being charged and turn solid green at full charge. When not being charged, the status LED will blink based on the power levels shown above.

WIRELESS STATUS LED INDICATIONS (ON WIRELESS USB RECEIVER)

When the receiver is connected to the headset and operating normally, the LED will turn solid white.
If the receiver cannot connect to the headset, the LED will blink red rapidly.
If headset is turned on and the receiver is powered on and LED is still blinking red, please use iCUE software to re-pair the transmitter to the headset.

BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION

This product uses a rechargeable battery and safety guidelines must be followed in the event that the product is disabled for disposal and recycling. To safely remove the battery for disposal and recycling, follow the numbered steps with the below diagrams.
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FCC ID: 2AAFMRDA0047 (Headset)
FCC ID: 2AAFMRDA0048 (Receiver)
IC: 10954A-RDA0047 (Headset)
IC: 10954A-RDA0048 (Receiver)

DOLBY LABORATORIES

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

COPYRIGHT / LEGAL INFORMATION

© 2023 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured.

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