About the touch sensor
Tap the touch sensor for various operations, such as music playback, phone calls, or changing the setting of the noise canceling function.
You can change the function assignments to the touch sensors of the left and right headset units using “INZONE Hub” or the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
Some assigned functions may not be available depending on the connection method or connecting device.
A: Touch sensors (left, right)
To operate the touch sensor, tap the center of the touch sensor with the pad of your index finger.
Default settings
| Left: [Ambient Sound Control + Mic] | Right: [Volume Control] | |
|---|---|---|
| Tap | To switch the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode | To increase the volume |
| Tap twice | When connected to a Bluetooth device: To receive a call/end a call/cancel an outgoing call When connected to the USB transceiver: — |
When connected to a Bluetooth device: To receive a call/end a call/cancel an outgoing call When connected to the USB transceiver: — |
| Tap 3 times | — | — |
| Hold your finger to the touch sensor | When connected to a Bluetooth device: To reject a call/switch the microphones on or off When connected to the USB transceiver: Turn the microphones on/off |
When connected to a Bluetooth device: To reject a call/lower the volume When connected to the USB transceiver: To lower the volume |
You can assign the [Game/Chat Balance Control] function to either the left or right headset unit using “INZONE Hub” or the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
| [Game/Chat Balance Control] | |
|---|---|
| Tap | To lower the volume of the voice chat sound to make game audio easier to hear |
| Tap twice | — |
| Tap 3 times | — |
| Hold your finger to the touch sensor | To lower the volume of the game audio to make voice chat sound easier to hear |
Hint
- When tapping the touch sensor multiple times, tap it quickly with an interval of about 0.3 seconds between taps.
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You can change the functions assigned to the touch sensors on the left and right headset units using “INZONE Hub” or the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. For example, the volume adjustment function that is assigned to the touch sensor of the right unit in the factory settings can be changed to the touch sensor of the left unit.
You can also choose not to assign any functions.
Note
- You cannot operate the touch sensors when not wearing the headset. If you disable the wearing detection automatic power off function with “INZONE Hub” or the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, the touch sensors can be operated even when the headset is not being worn.
- Be careful that the [Game/Chat Balance Control] function cannot be used while connected to a smartphone regardless of the connection method.
- The [Playback control] function cannot be used while connected to the USB transceiver, regardless of the connected device.
- While connected via a Bluetooth connection, the [Mic ON/OFF] function can be used when in a call status.
- If the volume is turned down on the computer or USB Type-C compatible smartphone while connected via the USB transceiver, the volume cannot be turned up very high using the headset. To turn the volume up higher, adjust the volume on the computer or USB Type-C compatible smartphone.
- If the volume is turned down on the connected device while connected via a Bluetooth connection, the volume cannot be turned up very high using the headset. To turn the volume up higher, adjust the volume on the connected device.