Turtle Beach Ear force ATLAS User manual

User Guide
FOR Xbox One™ I Xbox 360® I PC

Congratulations on your purchase of the Titanfall™ Ear Force® Atlas headset from Turtle Beach. You’ll
enjoy powerful gaming audio and chat with Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles as well as PCs and even mobile
entertainment sources. Turtle Beach brings over 35 years of expertise to transforming your listening experience.
Welcome to Turtle Beach!

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Xbox 360 Chat Cable
Titanfall Ear Force ATLAS Headset Xbox One™ Audio Adapter
RCA Splitter Cable Turtle Beach Sticker
Titanfall Ear Force ATLAS
In-line Amplifier
USB Micro Cable
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Table of Contents
About the Titanfall Ear Force Atlas Headset 5
Parts and Controls 6
Setup and Connections: Xbox One Consoles 7
Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles 9
Setup and Connections: PC 15
Setup and Connections: Mobile Sources 17
Specifications 18
Troubleshooting Tips 19
Important Safety Information 20

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About the Titanfall Ear Force Atlas Headset
The Titanfall Ear Force Atlas unlocks the audio potential of Titanfall on every platform: Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.
To get the most from your headset, please take a few moments to review this introduction.
Overview
Engage in fast-paced, vertical warfare with the Titanfall™ Ear Force® Atlas Official Gaming Headset. Feel every
bone-jarring footfall of your massive Titan, pinpoint enemy locations and stay in clear communication with other pilots
as you battle for control of the Frontier.
• Ready for Titanfall. Designed for Xbox One and compatible with Xbox 360 and PC to work with all versions of Titanfall.
• Customize your audio. Personalize game and chat mix volume, plus mic mute right at your fingertips.
• Be heard loud and clear. High-quality removable mic for chat on Xbox One, Skype, Xbox 360 and many other
voice applications.
• Comfortable, twist-cup design. Breathable mesh cushions on the earcups rotate to flat for wearing around your neck.
• Mobile device compatibility. Take your headset with you for mobile gaming on phones, tables or other devices.
• Bass boost. Adds more depth and punch to the game audio (Xbox 360 and PC only).
• Mic monitor. Hear your own voice in the headset to avoid shouting.
• For Your Entertainment. The headset isn’t just great for Titanfall. Enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows with
superior sound. Then crank up your tunes from music services like Xbox Music, or Skype with friends!

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MODE SWITCH
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Parts and Controls
In-Line Amplifier (for Xbox 360 and PC)
Xbox One Audio Adapter
Mic Status LED
Green = Mic On
Red = Mic Off
Mic Switch
Mic On
Mic Off
Xbox 360 Chat Jack
Connect the Xbox 360
chat cable here.
Always insert firmly.
Game Volume
Adjusts the volume for game,
music and other audio sources.
Chat Volume
Adjusts the volume for chat.
Headset Jack
Connect the headset plug here.
Always insert firmly.
Volume Up
Press to increase overall
game and chat volume.
Volume Down
Press to lower overall
game and chat volume.
Headset Jack
Connect the headset
plug here. Always insert firmly.
Mic Mute
Press to turn off the microphone. Press
again to turn it back on.
(LED will glow when muted)
Chat/Game Balance Buttons
Adjust the relative volume
level to emphasize either
Game (controller icon)
or Chat (person icon).

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Setup and Connections: Xbox One Consoles
Updating the Xbox One controller firmware
To use the adapter with an Xbox One controller, you first need to update the controller firmware.
Perform the following steps.
1. Confirm that your Xbox One console is powered on.
2. Open the battery compartment on the back of the Xbox One controller and remove the batteries.
3. Insert the Xbox One Audio Adapter into the Xbox One Controller.
4. Insert the cable from your headset firmly into the headset jack of the Xbox One Audio Adapter.
5. Plug the big end of the USB cable supplied with the Xbox One Controller into the USB port on the side of the
console.
6. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the top of the controller.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions from your Xbox One console to update the firmware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect your controller or turn off your Xbox One console while the update is in progress.
8. When the update is complete, unplug the USB cable from the controller and replace the batteries.
9. Press the Xbox button on the controller to turn it back on.
NOTE: Confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.
The Titanfall Ear Force Atlas headset is supplied with a convenient Xbox One Audio Adapter that plugs directly into
the Xbox One controller (not supplied with the headset). The adapter places game volume, chat volume and mic mute
controls right where your thumbs can operate them.
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Connecting to the Xbox One controller
1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset .
2. Insert the Xbox One Audio Adapter into the Xbox One Controller.
3. Insert the cable from your headset into the headset jack of the Xbox One Audio Adapter.
NOTE: For reliable sound, confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.
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Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles
The Titanfall Ear Force Atlas headset is packaged with an In-Line Amplifier, an Xbox 360 Chat Cable and an RCA Splitter
Cable that provide connection to the Xbox 360 Console and Xbox 360 controller (not supplied with the headset). The
In-Line Amplifier places game volume, chat volume and mic mute controls within easy reach. The In-Line Amplifier also
provides bass boost.
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Determine your Xbox 360 console type and connection type
Your method of connecting will depend on the specific type of Xbox 360 console you own (Original, Slim or E) and the
method you’re using to connect the console to your television (HDMI™ or RCA cable).
1. Identify your Xbox 360 console.
Xbox 360 Original and Slim consoles use a trapezoidal AV
connector.
Xbox 360 E consoles use a circular AV
connector.
AV
2. Identify the connection from your Xbox
360 console to your TV.
2. Identify the connection from your Xbox
360 console to your TV.
An HDMI connection to your
TV uses a single plug for
both Video and Audio.
Composite and
component video
connections to your TV use
three or more color-coded
RCA plugs.
An HDMI connection to your
TV uses a single plug for
both Video and Audio.
Composite and
component video
connections to your TV use
three or more color-coded
RCA plugs.
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Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Original and Slim HDMI® Connections
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1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset.
2. Insert the cable from your headset into the headset jack of the In-Line Amplifier.
3. Insert the Xbox 360 Audio Adapter, sold separately, into the multi-pin connector on the Xbox 360 console.
4. Insert the Red and White RCA plugs of the RCA Splitter Cable, into the Red and White RCA jacks of
the Xbox 360 Audio Adapter.
5. Insert the 3.5 mm plug from the In-Line Amplifier into the 3.5 mm jack of RCA Splitter Cable.
6. Insert the L-shaped 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the chat jack of the Xbox 360
controller (not included).
7. Insert the straight 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the Xbox 360 Chat Jack of the In-Line
Amplifier.
8. Insert the USB plug of the In-Line Amplifier into a USB port of the Xbox 360 console.
NOTE: For reliable sound, confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.
* Xbox 360 Original and Slim models require an Xbox 360 Audio Adapter, sold separately, when used with an HDMI
connection. This adapter is available from turtlebeach.com.
* As an alternative, if your television has available RCA Audio Output jacks, you can use these to supply sound from the
television to the headset. (Only use the television’s Audio Output jacks. Audio Input jacks will not send sound to your
headset.)

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Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 Original and Slim RCA Connections
1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset.
2. Insert the cable from your headset into the headset jack of the In-Line Amplifier.
3. Locate the Xbox 360 AV cable running from your console to the input panel of your television.
4. Disconnect the Xbox 360 AV cable’s Red and White RCA plugs from the Audio Inputs of your television.
5. Insert the Xbox 360 AV cable’s Red and White RCA plugs into the Red and White RCA jacks of the RCA
Splitter Cable.
6. Insert the Red and White RCA plugs of the Xbox 360 AV Cable into the back of the RCA Splitter
cable connections. The Plugs should now be “piggybacked”, red on red, white on white.
7. Insert the 3.5 mm plug from the In-Line Amplifier into the 3.5 mm jack of RCA Splitter Cable.
8. Insert the L-shaped 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the chat jack of the Xbox 360
controller (not included).
9. Insert the straight 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into a Xbox 360 Chat Jack of the
In-Line Amplifier.
10.Insert the USB plug of the In-Line Amplifier into a USB port of the Xbox 360 console.
NOTE: For reliable sound, confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.

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Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles
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1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset.
2. Insert the cable from your headset into the headset jack of the In-Line Amplifier.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm plug from the In-Line Amplifier into the AV Output jack of the Xbox 360 console.
4. Insert the L-shaped 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the chat jack of the Xbox 360
controller (not included).
5. Insert the straight 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the Xbox 360 Chat Jack of the In-Line
Amplifier.
6. Insert the USB plug of the In-Line Amplifier into a USB port of the Xbox 360 console.
NOTE: For reliable sound, confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.

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Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles
Important Safety Information
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Xbox 360 E RCA Connections
1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset.
2. Insert the cable from your headset into the headset jack of the In-Line Amplifier.
3. Locate the Xbox 360 AV cable running from your console to the input panel of your television.
4. Disconnect the Xbox 360 AV cable’s Red and White RCA plugs from the Audio Inputs of your television.
5. Insert the Xbox 360 AV cable’s Red and White RCA plugs into the Red and White RCA jacks of the RCA
Splitter Cable.
6. Insert the Red and White RCA plugs of the Xbox 360 AV Cable into the back of the RCA Splitter
cable connections. The Plugs should now be “piggybacked”, red on red, white on white.
7. Insert the 3.5 mm plug from the In-Line Amplifier into the 3.5 mm jack of RCA Splitter Cable.
8. Insert the L-shaped 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the chat jack of the Xbox 360
controller (not included).
9. Insert the straight 2.5 mm plug of the Xbox 360 Chat Cable into the Xbox 360 Chat Jack of the In-Line
Amplifier.
10.Insert the USB plug of the In-Line Amplifier into a USB port of the Xbox 360 console.
NOTE: For reliable sound, confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.

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Setup and Connections: Xbox 360 Consoles
Xbox 360 system settings
For proper operation, adjust the Voice settings on your Xbox
360 console.
1. Press the Xbox 360 Guide button on your controller.
2. In the on-screen menus,
select Settings > Preferences > Voice
3. Set Voice Volume to 10
4. Set Game Volume to 10
5. Set Voice Output to “Play Through Headset”
Voice Volume 10
Voice
Mute Kinect
Voice Output
Play Through Headset
Play Through Speakers
Play Through Both
Game Volume 10

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The Titanfall Ear Force Atlas headset is supplied with an In-Line Amplifier that provides connection to your PC and
places game volume, chat volume and mic mute controls within easy reach.
The In-Line Amplifier also provides bass boost.
NOTE: After setup, games, music and general PC sound sources will be supplied through the headphone output of the PC
and adjusted by the Game Volume control of the In-Line Amplifier.
NOTE: After setup, PC chat applications such as Skype, Vent, Google Hangout and others will be supplied through the
USB port of the PC and adjusted by the Chat Volume control of the In-Line Amplifier.
1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset.
2. Insert the cable from your headset into the headset jack of the In-Line Amplifier.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm plug of the In-Line Amplifier into the headphone output of the PC.
4. Insert the USB plug of the In-Line Amplifier into a USB port on the PC.
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5. With the PC powered up and running, right-click the
speaker icon in your task bar and select “Playback Devices”
from the pop-up menu.
(NOTE: Depending your operating system version, your
screens may differ from the ones shown here; but the
procedure remains the same.)
7. Left click on the “Recording” tab.
8. Right-click on “Microphone/Turtle Beach ATLAS/Ready”
and select “Set as Default Device” from the pop-up menu.
9. Click on the “OK” button to accept the changes and close
the “Sound” dialog box.
6. Do NOT select “Turtle Beach ATLAS”. Confirm that
“Speakers/Onboard Sound” or something similar
is the default device. If necessary, right-click on
“Speakers/Onboard Sound” and select
“Set as Default Device” from the pop-up menu.
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1. Insert the microphone boom plug into the jack on the left earcup of the headset.
2. Insert the cable from your headset into the headphone jack of your mobile device.
NOTE: For reliable sound, confirm that all connections are firmly inserted.
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- Speaker diameter: 50 mm
- Speaker frequency response: 20 Hz — 20 kHz
- Condenser microphone frequency response: 100 Hz — 10 kHz
- Earcup style: Around-ear
- Sound pressure level: 120 dB @ 1 kHz
- Total harmonic distortion: 1%
- Headphone cable: 3 feet (0.91 m) with stereo 3.5 mm plug
- Weight: 10.6 oz. (301 g)
- PC/Mac audio connection: USB and stereo 3.5 mm
- Xbox One audio/mic connection: Xbox One Audio Adapter
- Xbox 360 audio connection: RCA (analog)
- PC Mic connection: USB
- Amplifier power: USB

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Possible cause Solution
Volume control turned down •Press the Volume Up button on the Xbox
One Audio Adapter. If necessary, press the
Game button of the Chat/Game Balance.
•Turn up the Game Volume Control on the
In-Line Amplifier.
•Confirm that the volume on the source
component (game console, PC, mobile device)
is turned up.
Loose connector •Confirm that each plug is inserted firmly and
fully.
No sound/low sound
Possible cause Solution
Microphone muted •Press the Mic Mute button on the Xbox One
Audio Adapter.
•Slide the Mic Mute switch on the In-Line
Amplifier to the Mic On position. Confirm that
the Mic Status LED is green.
•When using a PC, confirm that the headset
is selected as the default Recording device.
See page 16 for details.
Mic boom loose •Confirm that the mic boom is fully inserted into
the jack on the left earcup.
Chat application configured
incorrectly
•Review the setup procedures to confirm that
your chat application is properly configured.
Microphone not working
Possible cause Solution
Chat volume control turned down •Press the Chat Button on the Chat/Game Mix of
the Xbox One Audio Adapter.
•Turn up the Chat Volume Control on the
In-Line Amplifier.
Loose connector •Confirm that each plug is inserted firmly and
fully.
No chat volume/low chat volume
If your issue is not resolved by these steps, please visit turtlebeach.com/support
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To avoid potential damage to the device, always disconnect all cables before transporting it.
WARNING: Permanent hearing damage can occur if a headset is used at high volumes for extended periods of time, so
it is important to keep the volume at a safe level. Over time, your ears adapt to loud volume levels, so a level that may
not cause initial discomfort can still damage your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears after listening with the
headset, it means the volume is set too loud.
The louder the volume is set, the less time it takes to affect your hearing. So, please take care to listen at moderate
levels.
• Before placing a headset on your ears, turn the volume down completely, then slowly increase it to a comfortable level.
• Turn down the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Important Safety Information