TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What’s In the Box
- Compatibility
- Wireless Transmitter
- Xbox Setup
- PC Setup
- SKULL-HQ SETUP & Firmware Updates
- Mobile Setup
- Nintendo Setup
- PlayStation Setup
- User Controls
- Headset FAQs
- General Questions
- Warranty and Accessories
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- SLYR Pro Wireless Headset
- USB-A Wireless Transmitter
- Cables
- 3.5mm Aux (5ft)
- USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable(4ft)
- Removable Boom Microphone
- Xbox Game Pass 1 month Ultimate
- Skullcandy Sticker
- Quick Start Guide
Out of the Box, your SLYR Pro Wireless has a removable sticker on the left earcup with user control location indicators
Removable Sticker
COMPATIBILITY
- What devices can I use my SLYR Pro Wireless with?
SLYR Pro Wireless is a wireless and wired headset, and can be used with:
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- Xbox Series X|S console and controllers
- Xbox One console and controllers
- Laptops and PCs equipped with Bluetooth, or a 3.5mm aux port
- Smartphones and Tablets are equipped with Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm jack.
- Nintendo Switch Consoles and Dock
- PlayStation 4 console and controllers
- PlayStation 5 console controllers
- If you have a laptop or PC that has separate jacks for Audio and Microphone purposes, you will need an additional cable known as a PC splitter cable.
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
COMPATIBILITY
- What devices can I use my Wireless Transmitter with?
SLYR Pro Wireless Transmitter can be used with:
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- Xbox Series X and Xbox One (USB-A Port)
- Laptops and PCs equipped with USB-A port
- Nintendo Switch Dock (USB-A Port)
- PlayStation 4 & 5 consoles (USB-A Port)
INITIAL SETUP & PAIRING
Xbox X Series and Xbox One SETUP
- Make sure the Platform Switch located on the top of the transmitter is in the controller icon position, this means you are in Xbox mode.
- Connect the Wireless Transmitter to any USB-A port on your Xbox console.
- Turn your headset on by sliding the power switch upwards.
- The wireless transmitter should automatically pair to your headset with a voice prompt “Dongle Connected”.
- If dongle pairing is not successful - Use a paperclip or similar device to insert in the pairing hole located on the left-hand side of the platform switch on top of the transmitter. Press for 1 second and the LED will turn from blinking green to solid green, you will hear a voice prompt “connected” in your headset.
PC SETUP
- Make sure you have the Platform Switch in PC mode. You will see PC under the switch, this means you are in PC mode
- Connect the SLYR Pro Wireless Transmitter to any USB-A port on your PC
- Turn your headset On by sliding the power switch upwards
- The wireless transmitter should automatically pair to your headset with a voice prompt “Dongle Connected”
- If dongle pairing is not successful. Use a paperclip or similar device to insert in the pairing hole located on the left-hand side of the platform switch on top of the transmitter
- Press for 1 second and the LED will blink Red
- The LED light on the transmitter will turn sold red and you will hear the voice prompt “dongle connected” in your headset
PC Audio and Chat Settings
- For gaming or streaming audio, set your PC audio settings to (SLYR Pro Wireless Dongle Game)
- For gaming with chat platforms, set your PC and chat platform settings to (SLYR Pro Wireless Dongle Chat)
SLYR Pro Wireless Transmitter FAQs
- Can I use the SLYR Pro wireless transmitter with any Bluetooth Headset?
No, the transmitter is designed specifically for the SLYR Pro Wireless headset. - Can I access SKULL-HQ Software using the SLYR Pro Wireless Transmitter?
Yes, the transmitter connected to your PC USB-A port and successfully connecting to your headset will give you full access to Skull-HQ features. - Can I use the SLYR Pro wireless transmitter to Dual-Connect to a PC or Console and mobile device via Bluetooth at the same time?
Yes, this is Dual-Connect, which means you can connect your wireless transmitter to your PC, or console and simultaneously connect to any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device. However, you can only receive one audio source at a time and not simultaneously. Your headset will auto-switch between the wireless transmitter connection and the mobile connection. When your headset is using the wireless transmitter connection during gaming, it is in HFP standby mode for mobile devices. When a phone call is received, your game audio will be paused. - What is the latency and audio quality specification?
SLYR Pro Wireless transmitter has an average low latency rating of 40~50ms - Why is low-latency audio important in gaming?
A rate from 20 to 100ms can be an acceptable latency for most gaming. Anything from 100-150ms can be workable but will be noticeable. If your game audio is lagging, it’s probably because you are operating over 150ms. Anything over 150ms is going to be noticeably frustrating. Most First Person Shooter (FPS) games require instant feedback for shooters. For you to be effective and for these games to function well, there needs to be around 60ms or less of latency. Other games may be able to function well at around 60~80ms, but the FPS genre can be very demanding. - What happens if my wireless transmitter breaks or is lost?
If it is a manufacturer's defect, Skullcandy has you covered with a 1 Year Limited Warranty.
PLATFORM SET-UP OPTIONS
XBOX SETUP OPTIONS
- Wireless connection to Xbox console: Connect the included USB-A wireless transmitter to the Xbox USB port. There is a switch on top of the wireless transmitter where you will see a PC and a controller icon. Make sure the switch is set to the controller. Once inserted into the USB port, it will automatically pair with your headset. You will see the wireless transmitter LED blink green and then turn solid green when paired to your SLYR Pro Wireless successfully.
- Wired connection to Xbox controllers and Xbox consoles: Connect the 3.5mm Aux cable to the Xbox controller’s 3.5mm aux port. SLYR Pro Wireless will not work when connecting to an Xbox console using a USB-A audio cable. However, you can charge your headset by connecting the USB-A cable to the Xbox console.
- Make sure you have updated your Xbox and Xbox controller with Microsoft’s latest firmware version. (Xbox Microsoft Firmware Updates)
PC SETUP OPTIONS
- Connecting wirelessly to PC: Connect the included USB-A wireless transmitter to a PC USB-A port. Once inserted into the USB port, it will automatically pair with your headset. There is a switch on top of the wireless transmitter where you will see a PC and a controller icon. Make sure the switch is set to PC. You will see the wireless transmitter LED blink red and then turn solid red when paired to your SLYR Pro Wireless successfully.
- Connect the 3.5mm Aux cable to the PC 3.5mm aux port
- Connect via Bluetooth by pairing the headset to your Bluetooth-enabled PC (see Bluetooth pairing instructions)
- Connect the USB-C to USB-A cable to the USB-A port on the PC. Note: the included USB-A to USB-C cable is only a charging cable and will not transfer audio. You can use any USB-A to USB-C audio cables of your choice for USB-wired connectivity to your SLYR Pro Wireless.
PC Audio and Chat Settings (USB connection)
Recommended for Gaming with Chat Platforms:
- Set your audio in/out on your chat platform to SPW (Chat), then your PC also to SPW (Chat)
Recommended for Gaming and Streaming Audio
- Set your PC sound settings to SPW (Game) for gaming/streaming audio and your chat platform to SPW (Chat)
PC Audio and Chat Settings (Bluetooth connection)
- For gaming or Streaming audio, set your PC audio settings to (SPW Stereo)
- For gaming with chat platforms, set your PC and chat platform settings to (SPW Hands-Free AG Audio)
SKULL-HQ & FIRMWARE UPDATES:
- Connect the USB-A wireless transmitter to the PC and make sure the switch on top of the transmitter is set to PC.
- PC requirement of Windows 10 or higher
- Download SKULL-HQ HERE
- Open the downloaded file to install
- Once connected to SKULL-HQ, if your SLYR PRO WIRELESS is not running the latest firmware version, you will be prompted to perform a firmware update.
- Future SLYR PRO WIRELESS firmware updates with instructions are available via SKULL-HQ Software
- SKULL-HQ Software will automatically download updated versions
MOBILE DEVICE OPTIONS
- Connect SLYR Pro Wireless by pairing your headset to any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device (see Bluetooth pairing instructions)
- Connect your SLYR Pro Wireless to any mobile device that has a 3.5mm aux port
USER CONTROLS
Power On:
- Slide the Power Switch to the up position
- Voice Prompt “Power On / Ready to Pair”
- LED on the headset will turn WHITE
Power Off
- Slide the Power Switch to the lower position
- Voice Prompt “Power Off”
- LED on the headset will turn BLACK
Bluetooth Pairing
- Power on your SLYR Pro Wireless, and you will hear "Power On", wait a few seconds and you should hear "Ready to Pair"
- Go to your PC or Device’s Bluetooth settings, and add SLYR Pro Wireless as a new device
- While in Pairing mode, an LED blue light will start blinking
- If the pairing connection is unsuccessful, the LED light will turn red
- If the Bluetooth pairing is successful, the LED light will turn blue and a voice prompt will say "connected"
- Once successfully paired to any Bluetooth device, your headset will automatically connect to that device upon power-up
Charging
- Connect the included USB-C to USB-A cable to the PC or Console (Note: the USB-C to USB-A cable that is included in the box is only a charging cable, not an audio cable)
- The LED will be amber color until the headset is 100% charged
- The LED will be blinking green when the headset is 100% charged
- If the battery is at 10% level, the LED will blink amber
Volume Adjustment
- The volume wheel is located on the underside of the left earcup
- Volume Up - Scroll the volume wheel up
- Volume Down - Scroll the volume wheel down
Microphone Mute ON/Off
- 1 x Press the lower left earcup to Mute (Sidetone will also be muted)
- 1 x Press the lower left earcup to Unmute (Sidetone will also be unmuted)
Game/Chat Mix
- SLYR Pro Wireless includes the option to switch between “ChatMix Mode” and "Sidetone Mode” by pressing the top of the convex-shaped button on the top-left earcup for 3 seconds.
- Short-press the convex-shaped button located on top of the left earcup to decrease Chat Audio. Decreasing Chat Audio will increase your Game Audio to help you find the best balance between Chat Audio and Game Audio.
- Short press the concave-shaped button located on the top of the left earcup to increase Chat Audio. Increasing Chat Audio will decrease your Game Audio to help you find the best balance between Chat Audio and Game Audio.
- ChatMix button can be used while Dual-Connected. Connecting 3.5mm aux cable to Xbox controller and connecting wireless via Bluetooth to mobile device.
Sidetone Volume Adjustment & ON/OFF
- SLYR Pro Wireless includes the option to switch between “Sidetone Mode” and ChatMix Mode” by pressing the top convex-shaped button on the top-left earcup for 3 seconds
- Short press the convex-shaped button located on top of the left earcup to increase your sidetone volume
- Short press the concave-shaped button located on the top left earcup to decrease sidetone volume
- Press the lower section on the left earcup to quickly turn Sidetone On/Off
Removable Boom Mic & Headset Secondary Mic
- Boom mic is removed from the headset out of the box
- The secondary mic is located internally onboard the headset and is unmuted until the boom mic is inserted
- Insert boom mic into the underside of the left-earcup boom mic port. Make sure the boom mic LED is facing upwards
- Once the boom mic is inserted in the headset, you do not need to unmute the mic. The mic is in unmuted mode by default until manually muted by 1 x pressing the lower left earcup
- Removing the boom mic during usage will mute your secondary mic
- 1 x press the lower left-earcup to unmute the secondary mic
PRESET EQ Cycle
- Short Press Volume Wheel
- Cycle through EQ preset settings
- (There are 5 Presets onboard the headset, additional presets are available in the SKULL-HQ Software)
SLYR Pro headset has the below 5 preset EQs as a recommendation only
- Default (This is Skullcandy’s “Tuned for Gaming” Supreme Sound)
- FPS (First Person Shooter)
- RPG (Roll-Play Game)
- Music (Skullcandy’s recommended EQ for music)
- Custom (Defaults as a flat EQ for customization)
NOTE: Default, FPS, RPG, and Music preset EQs cannot be changed
Additional EQ Presets are available in SKULL-HQ Software
- MMO (massively multiplayer online)
- Movie
- Podcast
HEADSET FAQs
- Does SLYR Pro Wireless require charging?
SLYR Pro wireless has a battery, therefore charging is required. The headset can also draw power from the USB-A cable connected to a PC or Console and the battery will continue to be charged while connected - Is the SLYR Pro Wireless boom microphone removable?
Yes, the SLYR Pro Wireless boom microphone is removable and unattached from the headset in the box. You can find the boom mic placed on top of the plastic package located between the headset earcups. You attach the boom mic to the port located on the underside of the left earcup - What is the Dual-Connect Feature?
Dual-connect means with your SLYR Pro Wireless you can connect simultaneously two devices. Below are the dual-connect scenarios possible
-Connect a USB-C to A cable to any device with a USB-A port such as a PC, PlayStation console, or Nintendo Switch Dock. Then pair your SLYR Pro Wireless to any Bluetooth-enabled device
-Connect the 3.5mm aux to any device with a 3.5mm aux port such as an Xbox controller, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation controller, or PC. Then pair your SLYR Pro Wireless to any Bluetooth-enabled device - How do I adjust my game audio and chat audio mix?
SLYR Pro Wireless has specific buttons on the upper section of the left earcup that allow you to quickly adjust your game audio/chat audio mix. You can also adjust your game/chat mix volumes within Skull-HQ software or the Skullcandy app - Can SLYR Pro Wireless connect to a mobile device via Bluetooth while gaming on a Console or PC? Yes, this is called Dual-Connect & Dual-Wireless Connect. This means you can connect to your console or PC, and simultaneously connect to any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device. This allows you to game on your console or PC and stream media, chat on Discord, Twitch, or any chat platform, and also take calls via your mobile device
-When the wireless transmitter is connected to the PC, the SLYR Pro Wireless headset can also connect to the dongle and simultaneously be connected via BT mobile device at the same time.
-When SLYR Pro Wireless is connected to a PC, for example in gaming, listening to music, or watching media, the BT mobile device will be in HFP standby mode. A2DP standby mode for BT mobile devices is also supported
-SLYR Pro Wireless recognizes the wireless transmitter when connected to the PC Skull-HQ App as the priority connection. When the transmitter is connected to consoles, SLYR Pro Wireless will recognize BT connected mobile app as the priority connection
-When connected simultaneously to a PC via a wireless transmitter and a BT mobile device and a phone call is made/received by the BT mobile device, the streaming audio connection from the PC will be paused After finishing the call, the audio streaming from the PC will be resumed - Can SLYR Pro Wireless connect to a mobile device via Bluetooth while wired gaming on a PC or Console via Aux cable?
Yes, this is called Dual-Connect. This means you can connect to your Xbox controller or PC and simultaneously listen to two audio sources. Connect to any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device while you are connected to the Xbox controller. You can stream media, chat on Discord, Twitch, or any chat platform, and also take calls via your mobile device
ChatMix button can be used while Dual-Connected with a 3.5mm aux cable to the Xbox controller and connecting wireless via Bluetooth to a mobile device - Is SLYR Pro Wireless a surround sound headset?
SLYR Pro Wireless is a stereo headset. There are features available on certain devices that can provide this headset with simulated surround sound. When used with an Xbox console or on a PC, it is compatible with Windows Sonic. When used on a PS5, it is compatible with Sony’s 3D Audio feature - How do I customize my headset's settings?
You can customize your SLYR Pro Wireless audio and chat settings via Skull-HQ Software for PC (Please download Skull-HQ HERE) - Is SLYR Pro Wireless compatible with SKULL-HQ Software and the Skullcandy Mobile app?
Yes, your headset is compatible with SKULL-HQ Software and the Skullcandy Mobile app. - How do I reset SLYR Pro Wireless hardware
Press the mute button and volume wheel at the same time and release - How do I restore SLYR Pro Wireless to factory default settings?
Press the EQ dial for 6 seconds and release
FIRMWARE UPDATES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SKULLCANDY MOBILE APP and SKULL-HQ Software for PC
FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) updates will be prompted through the Skullcandy app via a notification.
You will be prompted when you download and access Skull-HQ software for PC.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Playtime / BATTERY life & Charging:
Battery life and gameplay time are very important to me, how long does the SLYR Pro last?
- There are up to 30 hours of playtime in the headset
What is the total charging time for SLYR Pro Wireless via USB-C charging cable?
- 2 hours charging the headphones to 100% via USB-C cable
Does PLYR have some sort of fast charge?
- YES! SLYR Pro Wireless has Rapid Charge technology via the provided USB-C cable.
- 10 minutes of charging via USB-C = 4+ hours of playtime
Can I charge SLYR Pro Wireless with my Skullcandy Power Accessories/PC/Laptop?
- Yes. Pretty much all USB-A to USB-C charging cables will work to charge your headset
What is the Wireless Transmitter and Bluetooth range of SLYR Pro Wireless?
- You will be able to listen up to 30+ feet (10+ meters) away from your paired device, though your connection experience may vary based on your environment
Which version of Bluetooth does SLYR Pro Wireless use?
- Bluetooth® version 5.2
Warranty:
What happens if my Headset breaks or is lost?
- If it is a manufacturer's defect, Skullcandy has you covered with a 1-Year Limited Warranty.
ACCESSORY REPLACEMENTS:
- USB-A Wireless Transmitter
- Removable Boom Mic
- USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
- 3.5mm Aux Cable
SLYR Pro Wireless has the accessories included in the box below that can be replaced if lost or broken. Please visit Skullcandy website: https://www.skullcandy.com/gaming