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Table of Contents About the Ear Force Z6A PC Setup Using the Amplifier Optional PC Setup XBOX 360® Setup Technical Specifications Additional Accessories Maintaining Your Headset Important Safety Information pg. 1 pg. 3 pg. 5 pg. 7 pg. 8 pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 14 pg. 15 View our YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos
Table of Contents About the Ear Force Z6A PC Setup Using the Amplifier Optional PC Setup XBOX 360® Setup Technical Specifications Additional Accessories Maintaining Your Headset Important Safety Information pg. 1 pg. 3 pg. 5 pg. 7 pg. 8 pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 14 pg. 15 View our YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos
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The Z6A combines the audio quality and comfort of a professional-grade gaming headset with bass enhancement, letting you pinpoint critical sound cues from your purchase of multi-speaker 5.1 surround sound. Multi-Speaker Surround Sound Designed to review this guide. About the Ear Force Z6A Congratulations on your Z6A, please take a few moments to deliver high quality 5.1 surround sound, the Z6A incorporates 4 premium speakers in each ear cup, including 40mm...
The Z6A combines the audio quality and comfort of a professional-grade gaming headset with bass enhancement, letting you pinpoint critical sound cues from your purchase of multi-speaker 5.1 surround sound. Multi-Speaker Surround Sound Designed to review this guide. About the Ear Force Z6A Congratulations on your Z6A, please take a few moments to deliver high quality 5.1 surround sound, the Z6A incorporates 4 premium speakers in each ear cup, including 40mm...
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.... Sound Card Settings: Most sound cards allow setting the output levels and speaker configurations via software that some sound cards may have the bass and center channels reversed, which will cause an apparent decrease in the sound card control software. 4 Also, note that is accessed from the Windows® Control Panel. Then adjust the volume level and sensitivity for 5.1 audio to a comfortable level. Please refer to force...
.... Sound Card Settings: Most sound cards allow setting the output levels and speaker configurations via software that some sound cards may have the bass and center channels reversed, which will cause an apparent decrease in the sound card control software. 4 Also, note that is accessed from the Windows® Control Panel. Then adjust the volume level and sensitivity for 5.1 audio to a comfortable level. Please refer to force...
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LED will turn RED when mic is muted. 7 - XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Jack (not used for the amplification unit. In most cases, controls 1 through 3 should be set to maximum and the volume should be adjusted with the master volume control (5) 6 - Mic Mute Switch Switch to "MUTE" to mute the microphone. Front Channel Volume 2 - Surround Channel Volume 3 - Center Channel Volume 4 - Subwoofer Volume 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch Adjusts the master volume level and power for PC gaming.) 6 Inline Controls: 1 -
LED will turn RED when mic is muted. 7 - XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Jack (not used for the amplification unit. In most cases, controls 1 through 3 should be set to maximum and the volume should be adjusted with the master volume control (5) 6 - Mic Mute Switch Switch to "MUTE" to mute the microphone. Front Channel Volume 2 - Surround Channel Volume 3 - Center Channel Volume 4 - Subwoofer Volume 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch Adjusts the master volume level and power for PC gaming.) 6 Inline Controls: 1 -
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... speakers 2 - Surround Channels: adjusts the game volume level to the rear speakers 3 - Center Channels: adjusts the incoming chat volume 4 - Subwoofer: adjusts the bass level 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch: adjusts game volume, chat volume and bass level 6 - Mic Mute Switch: Switch to "MUTE" to the XBOX 360 controller. *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in each ear cup. XBOX 360 Setup (cable kit required)* The Z6A functions as an amplified stereo headset when used...
... speakers 2 - Surround Channels: adjusts the game volume level to the rear speakers 3 - Center Channels: adjusts the incoming chat volume 4 - Subwoofer: adjusts the bass level 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch: adjusts game volume, chat volume and bass level 6 - Mic Mute Switch: Switch to "MUTE" to the XBOX 360 controller. *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in each ear cup. XBOX 360 Setup (cable kit required)* The Z6A functions as an amplified stereo headset when used...
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... TV to your Turtle Beach headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound out to your HDMI TV has red/white AUDIO OUT RCA jack or a Headphone jack, you can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A **All XBOX 360 models require a XBOX 360 HDMI Audio Adapter Cable for an analog audio output when used with an HDMI connection (available from third...
... TV to your Turtle Beach headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound out to your HDMI TV has red/white AUDIO OUT RCA jack or a Headphone jack, you can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A **All XBOX 360 models require a XBOX 360 HDMI Audio Adapter Cable for an analog audio output when used with an HDMI connection (available from third...
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XBOX 360 Chat Setup Connect the Talkback Cable XBOX 360 Controller XBOX 360 Talkback Cable* (sold separately) XBOX 360 Controller Jack *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A Configure XBOX 360 Settings Step 1: Press the XBOX 360 Guide Button, select Settings > Preferences > Voice Voice Step 2: Voice Volume = 10 Step 3: Game Volume = 10 Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Step 4: Voice Output = Play Through Headset Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 11
XBOX 360 Chat Setup Connect the Talkback Cable XBOX 360 Controller XBOX 360 Talkback Cable* (sold separately) XBOX 360 Controller Jack *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A Configure XBOX 360 Settings Step 1: Press the XBOX 360 Guide Button, select Settings > Preferences > Voice Voice Step 2: Voice Volume = 10 Step 3: Game Volume = 10 Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Step 4: Voice Output = Play Through Headset Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 11
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... , keep your headset out of the reach of your headset. In some cases of excess pressure, the tip of heat, and the heat can cause the jacks in the headset or XBOX 360 controller to chew cords. Storage: To help prevent damage to your Turtle Beach Headset, store it . Maintaining Your Headset Avoid Heat: Avoid resting or storing the headset or cables in...
... , keep your headset out of the reach of your headset. In some cases of excess pressure, the tip of heat, and the heat can cause the jacks in the headset or XBOX 360 controller to chew cords. Storage: To help prevent damage to your Turtle Beach Headset, store it . Maintaining Your Headset Avoid Heat: Avoid resting or storing the headset or cables in...
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... damage to the device, always disconnect all cables before transporting it takes to affect your hearing. The louder the volume, the less time it . The equipment must follow the specific operating instructions for extended periods of the FCC Rules. To maintain compliance with part 15 of time, so it is set forth for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This...
... damage to the device, always disconnect all cables before transporting it takes to affect your hearing. The louder the volume, the less time it . The equipment must follow the specific operating instructions for extended periods of the FCC Rules. To maintain compliance with part 15 of time, so it is set forth for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This...
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... owners and are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach logo, Voyetra and Ear Force are registered trademarks of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information and product support, please visit Turtlebeach.com/support Copyright © 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach...
... owners and are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach logo, Voyetra and Ear Force are registered trademarks of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information and product support, please visit Turtlebeach.com/support Copyright © 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach...
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XBOX 360 Compatible Works as an amplified stereo headset on the XBOX 360. (additional cables required: sold separately) ENGINEERED FOR GAMING™ JJooiinn TThhee CCoonnvveerrssaattiioonn TURTLEBEACH.COM Multi-Speaker Surround Sound Eight amplified speakers, including dual subwoofers. USB Powered No batteries required. Quick Disconnect Easily detach your headset from your computer. Microphone Monitor Let's you hear what you're saying. Acoustically Angled Speakers Delivers more realistic directional audio perception...
XBOX 360 Compatible Works as an amplified stereo headset on the XBOX 360. (additional cables required: sold separately) ENGINEERED FOR GAMING™ JJooiinn TThhee CCoonnvveerrssaattiioonn TURTLEBEACH.COM Multi-Speaker Surround Sound Eight amplified speakers, including dual subwoofers. USB Powered No batteries required. Quick Disconnect Easily detach your headset from your computer. Microphone Monitor Let's you hear what you're saying. Acoustically Angled Speakers Delivers more realistic directional audio perception...
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Table of Contents About the Ear Force Z6A PC Setup Using the Amplifier Optional PC Setup XBOX 360® Setup Technical Specifications Additional Accessories Maintaining Your Headset Important Safety Information pg. 1 pg. 3 pg. 5 pg. 7 pg. 8 pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 14 pg. 15 View our YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos
Table of Contents About the Ear Force Z6A PC Setup Using the Amplifier Optional PC Setup XBOX 360® Setup Technical Specifications Additional Accessories Maintaining Your Headset Important Safety Information pg. 1 pg. 3 pg. 5 pg. 7 pg. 8 pg. 12 pg. 13 pg. 14 pg. 15 View our YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos
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... to review this guide. About the Ear Force Z6A Congratulations on your Z6A, please take a few moments to deliver high quality 5.1 surround sound, the Z6A incorporates 4 premium speakers in each ear cup, including 40mm subwoofers for extended bass and extraordinary dynamic range. 1 To get the best gaming experience from every direction. The Z6A combines the audio quality and comfort of a professional-grade gaming headset...
... to review this guide. About the Ear Force Z6A Congratulations on your Z6A, please take a few moments to deliver high quality 5.1 surround sound, the Z6A incorporates 4 premium speakers in each ear cup, including 40mm subwoofers for extended bass and extraordinary dynamic range. 1 To get the best gaming experience from every direction. The Z6A combines the audio quality and comfort of a professional-grade gaming headset...
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.... Step 1: Align the multi-pin amplifier and headphone connectors as indicated in the table below: JACK Center/Sub Mic Front Surround COLOR Orange Pink Green Black Step 3: Insert the USB connector into the mic. Then adjust the volume level and sensitivity for 5.1 channel output and adjust the volume settings to properly drive the headphone speakers. Also, note that is accessed from the Windows® Control Panel.
.... Step 1: Align the multi-pin amplifier and headphone connectors as indicated in the table below: JACK Center/Sub Mic Front Surround COLOR Orange Pink Green Black Step 3: Insert the USB connector into the mic. Then adjust the volume level and sensitivity for 5.1 channel output and adjust the volume settings to properly drive the headphone speakers. Also, note that is accessed from the Windows® Control Panel.
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LED will turn RED when mic is muted. 7 - XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Jack (not used for the amplification unit. Inline Controls: 1 - In most cases, controls 1 through 3 should be set to maximum and the volume should be adjusted with the master volume control (5) 6 - Mic Mute Switch Switch to "MUTE" to mute the microphone. Front Channel Volume 2 - Surround Channel Volume 3 - Center Channel Volume 4 - Subwoofer Volume 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch Adjusts the master volume level and power for PC gaming.) 6
LED will turn RED when mic is muted. 7 - XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Jack (not used for the amplification unit. Inline Controls: 1 - In most cases, controls 1 through 3 should be set to maximum and the volume should be adjusted with the master volume control (5) 6 - Mic Mute Switch Switch to "MUTE" to mute the microphone. Front Channel Volume 2 - Surround Channel Volume 3 - Center Channel Volume 4 - Subwoofer Volume 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch Adjusts the master volume level and power for PC gaming.) 6
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... front speakers 2 - Surround Channels: adjusts the game volume level to the rear speakers 3 - Center Channels: adjusts the incoming chat volume 4 - Subwoofer: adjusts the bass level 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch: adjusts game volume, chat volume and bass level 6 - Mic Mute Switch: Switch to "MUTE" to mute the microphone. Stereo game sound is simultaneously routed to the XBOX 360 controller. *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in each ear cup. LED will turn RED when mic is...
... front speakers 2 - Surround Channels: adjusts the game volume level to the rear speakers 3 - Center Channels: adjusts the incoming chat volume 4 - Subwoofer: adjusts the bass level 5 - Master Volume & On/Off Switch: adjusts game volume, chat volume and bass level 6 - Mic Mute Switch: Switch to "MUTE" to mute the microphone. Stereo game sound is simultaneously routed to the XBOX 360 controller. *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in each ear cup. LED will turn RED when mic is...
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... 360 AV cable *The XBOX 360 cable kit can use those to your headset, you can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A **All XBOX 360 models require a XBOX 360 HDMI Audio Adapter Cable for an analog audio output when used with an HDMI connection (available from your TV to your Turtle Beach headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound out to...
... 360 AV cable *The XBOX 360 cable kit can use those to your headset, you can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A **All XBOX 360 models require a XBOX 360 HDMI Audio Adapter Cable for an analog audio output when used with an HDMI connection (available from your TV to your Turtle Beach headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound out to...
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XBOX 360 Chat Setup Connect the Talkback Cable XBOX 360 Controller XBOX 360 Talkback Cable* (sold separately) XBOX 360 Controller Jack *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A Configure XBOX 360 Settings Step 1: Press the XBOX 360 Guide Button, select Settings > Preferences > Voice Voice Step 2: Voice Volume = 10 Step 3: Game Volume = 10 Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Step 4: Voice Output = Play Through Headset Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 11
XBOX 360 Chat Setup Connect the Talkback Cable XBOX 360 Controller XBOX 360 Talkback Cable* (sold separately) XBOX 360 Controller Jack *The XBOX 360 cable kit can be purchased online in the accessories section at www.turtlebeach.com/Z6A Configure XBOX 360 Settings Step 1: Press the XBOX 360 Guide Button, select Settings > Preferences > Voice Voice Step 2: Voice Volume = 10 Step 3: Game Volume = 10 Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Step 4: Voice Output = Play Through Headset Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 11
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... interference, and (2) this device must follow the specific operating instructions for compliance could void the user's authority to a comfortable level. • Turn down completely, then slowly increase it . So, please take care to loud volume levels, so a level that may cause undesired operation of the device. Over time, your ears adapt to listen at a safe level. WARNING: Permanent hearing damage can 't hear people speaking near...
... interference, and (2) this device must follow the specific operating instructions for compliance could void the user's authority to a comfortable level. • Turn down completely, then slowly increase it . So, please take care to loud volume levels, so a level that may cause undesired operation of the device. Over time, your ears adapt to listen at a safe level. WARNING: Permanent hearing damage can 't hear people speaking near...
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... VTB, Inc. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Made in China. For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information and product support, please visit Turtlebeach.com/support Copyright © 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All Rights Reserved. XBOX 360 and Windows are registered trademarks of this document may be reproduced...
... VTB, Inc. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Made in China. For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information and product support, please visit Turtlebeach.com/support Copyright © 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All Rights Reserved. XBOX 360 and Windows are registered trademarks of this document may be reproduced...