Turtle Beach EAR FORCE RECON 320 User manual

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USER GUIDE
7.1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND
AMPLIFIED PC GAMING HEADSET

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force Recon 320 headset from Turtle Beach. Designed for PC
gaming, the Recon 320 also supports music, movies, chat and Skype® communication. Turtle Beach brings over
35 years of expertise to transforming your listening experience.
EAR FORCE® RECON 320
Dolby 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
Amplied PC Gaming Headset

Table of Contents
About the Recon 320 P5
Parts and Controls P6
Connections P7
Windows PC Setup P8
Skype® Setup P11
Connecting Mobile Devices P12
Adjusting Sound P13
Specifications P15
Troubleshooting Tips P16
Important Safety Information P17

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In the Box
For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support please visit: turtlebeach.com/support
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Recon 320 Headset
Turtle Beach Sticker
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Removable Mic Boom
PC Cable with In-Line Controls
Mobile Cable with In-Line Microphone

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About the Recon 320
Overview
Place yourself in the middle of the action with the Ear Force® Recon 320 Surround Sound Gaming Headset. Pinpoint
audio cues with amazing Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound** through full-range 50mm speakers and enjoy hours of comfort and
noise-isolation with around-the-ear, breathable mesh ear cushions.
Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound
Takes the excitement of your games to the next level with more depth,
realism and spatial accuracy.
Swappable Speaker Plates
Personalize the look of your Recon 320 with a new design from
TurtleBeach.com/plates
Simple Plug and Play Setup
A single USB connection for PC or a 3.5mm jack on mobile devices.
Full-Range Audio
Powerful 50mm Neodymium speakers deliver crisp highs & powerful
lows.
Quiet & Comfortable
Around-the-ear design optimized for noise isolation and long play
sessions.
Not Just for Gaming
The Recon 320 is also perfect for streaming video, music and Skype™.

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Parts and Controls
PC Cable In-Line Controls
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Master Volume
Adjusts the volume of the incoming game and chat audio.
Tip : Turn up the volume on your PC and leave it that way.
This convenient Master Volume will be the only one
you ever need to adjust.
Mic Mute Switch
Switch to to mute
the microphone.
Mobile In-Line Controls
Mic
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Remote Button*
*Functionality may vary by device
2 Clicks
1 Click
3 Clicks

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Connections
1. Insert the removable Mic Boom into the jack on the left earcup of the Recon 320.
2. Insert the audio connector into the left earcup of the Recon 320
3. Insert the USB end of the PC Cable into any available port on your PC..
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Windows PC Setup
The Ear Force Recon 320 headset is designed for use with Windows 7 and Windows 8® PCs.
Visit TurtleBeach.com/Recon320Surround and download the Turtle Beach Dolby Headphone Driver.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Driver and restart your computer.
1. Right click the Speaker icon in your task bar and
select Playback Devices.
2. Right click on Recon 320 with Dolby Headphone
and select Set as Default Device.

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Windows PC Setup
4. Left click Recon 320 with Dolby Headphone and
then click the Configure button.
3. Left Click Properties and select the Surround
Sound tab.
4. Make sure “Dolby On” is selected, then left-click
“OK”.

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Windows PC Setup
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7. Click on the Recording tab, then right click Recon
320 with Dolby headphone and select Set as Default
Device. When you speak, you should see the green
sound level meter bars on the right respond.
8. Click on OK to accept the settings and close the
Sound dialog box.
NOTE: When you use a new game or entertainment
program, be sure to select Surround Sound in the
software’s audio setting if available. If “Virtual
Surround Sound” or “Surround Sound Processing”
are options in-game, do not select it.
5. In the Audio Channels list, make sure 7.1 Surround is
selected.
6. Click on Next two times to ensure that Front Left and
Right and Surround Speakers are set to full range. Then
click on Next again to confirm setting.