Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA2 User manual

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Part# TB530-2112-03
•HPA2surround sound headphones
•Adapter cable with 6-channel
headphone amplifier
•Removable microphone
•Splitter cable to connect headphones
•and speakers simultaneously
•This guide
Long-term exposure to loud music
or noise may cause hearing damage.
It is best to avoid extreme volume
levels when using headphones,
especially for extended periods of
time. Over time, your ears adapt to
the volume level, so, a volume level
that does not cause discomfort
might still damage your hearing.
You should use extreme caution
or temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations,
such as walking, jogging, driving,
or cycling etc.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE THE HEADPHONES WHEN
THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IS
PROHIBITED. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL AIRLINE
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF ELECTRONIC
DEVICES.
Package Contents
WARNINGSound Card Settings
HPA2
®
Thank you for purchasing these
Ear Force®HPA2amplified surround
sound headphones. Your new
headphones feature true 5.1 channel
surround sound and an integrated
amplifier which boosts PC sound
card signals to drive its discrete
front, center, rear and sub woofer
speakers - letting you hear every
movement in positional space.
Enjoy gaming, listening to music
and watching DVD movies with the
cushioned, comfortable ear cups
and the detachable microphone
for online chat or voice recognition.
Important Information
When turning on the master volume, slowly
increase the volume until you find a
comfortable listening level. There is a small
delay after powering on the amplifier.
When wearing the headphones, be sure to
properly place the front and rear speaker
positions or the surround sound will be
improperly reproduced. For proper orientation,
the ear cup with the cable and mic jack
should be placed over your left ear.
Like any speakers, overdriving your
headphones may cause damageto both the
headphones and your ears. Pleaselisten at
moderate volume levels.
You may need to experiment with
different settings in both your sound
card mixer and the physical volume
dials to find your preferred listening
levels.
When watching DVDs on your PC,
the DVD player software should be
set to play 5.1 audio in order to hear
surround sound. Refer to the DVD
software users guide for instructions
in how to access this setting.
Most sound cards allow setting
the output levels and speaker
configurations via software that
is accessed from the Windows
Control Panel. Please refer to your
sound card documentation for
instructions on setting up the
outputs for 5.1 audio to properly
drive the headphone speakers.
Also, note that some sound cards
may have the bass and center
channels reversed, which will cause
an apparent decrease in bass
response. This can often be
corrected with a setting in the
sound card control software.
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PCGaming Headphones
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Sound
Card
USB Power
Headphone Connections Headphone Connections Adjusting Volume Levels Using the Microphone
Jack Color
Center/ Sub Orange
Pink
Green
Black
Mic
Front
Surround
IMPORTANT: Match the arrow to the
square tab to ensure proper connection.
Refer to your sound card documentation
for details on setting the volume levels.
NOTE: The USB connection only provides
power to the amplifier. No USB data is
transmitted to the amplifier from your PC.
Inline volume controls include:
Control 5 adjusts the master volume
level and power for the amplification
unit. When powered on, a blue LED
will glow above the HPA2 logo.
In most cases, controls 1 through 4
should be set to maximum and the
volume should be adjusted with
the master volume control (5).
1. Front Channels
2. Surround Channels
3. Center Channels
4. Vibration Sub woofer
5. Master Volume & On/Off Switch
4
3
2
1
5A. B.
C.
The microphone includes a locking
mechanism to ensure good contact
while in use. To connect the mic:
Align markers Push and twist
STEP 1: Position the mic so it is facing
the headphone cord. Then align the
markers on the left ear cup and mic
boom as shown above in figure A.
STEP 1: Align the multi-pin amplifier
and headphone connectors as shown
and carefully insert them together,
making sure not to force the pins.
STEP 4: Select the microphone as the
recording source in your sound card's
control panel. Then adjust the volume
level and sensitivity for adequate
response when speaking into the mic.
STEP 5: Set your sound card for 5.1
channel output and adjust the volume
settings to a comfortable level.
STEP 6: To use 5.1 speakers along
with the headphones, connect the
included splitter cable as shown below.
Be sure to match the three colored
amplifier jacks with the matching
colored sockets on the cable. This
allows you to turn down the speakers
when using the headphones so you do
not have to reach behind your PC to
disconnect the headphones and
reconnect the speakers.
STEP 2: Connect the four colored
audio jacks to the corresponding
inputs and outputs on your sound
card, as indicated in the table below.
STEP 3: Insert the USB connector
into any USB socket on your PC. STEP 2: Gently push the mic into the
socket and turn it away from the cable,
towards the front of the headphones
as shown above in figure B.
When using the microphone,
be sure the front of the mic
faces your mouth. The front
has a curved outline as
shown in figure C.
To remove the mic, turn it back towards
the cable side, align the markers and
gently pull it out of the socket.
Excessive force or failure to align the mic
correctly may cause permanent damage to
the headphone or mic.
NOTE: Be sure to set the amplifier volume
to a safe and comfortable level to avoid
ear damage over long term use.