Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Z60 User manual

User Guide
WIRED
For: PS3™ I Xbox 360® I PC
Mac® I Mobile
7.1- CHANNEL PC GAMING HEADSET
60
Mac
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Mobile Gaming*
WIRED
For: PC

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force Z60 headset from Turtle Beach. Designed for PC gaming,
the Z60 also supports music, movies, chat and Skype® communication. Turtle Beach brings over 35 years of
expertise to transforming your listening experience.
EAR FORCE® Z60
7.1-Channel PC Gaming Headset

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In the Box
For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support please visit: turtlebeach.com/support
Ear Force Z60 Headset
Turtle Beach Sticker
Ear Force Z60 Surround Sound
Control Unit
B
CD
A
Removable Mic Boom

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About the Z60 P5
Parts and Controls P6
Connections P7
Windows PC Setup P8
Mac OSX Setup P11
Skype Setup P14
Connecting Mobile Devices P15
Adjusting Sound P16
Specifications P17
Troubleshooting Tips P18
Important Safety Information P19

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About the Z60
The Z60 is a sophisticated PC gaming headset designed to unlock the audio potential of games, music, movies and more.
To get the most from your Z60, please take a few moments to review this introduction.
Overview
Get a powerful audio ally with the Ear Force® Z60. Play on a thunderous soundstage with 7.1 channel DTS Headphone:X
Surround Sound driven by PC gaming’s largest speakers at 60mm! Get the audio advantage from Dynamic Chat Boost™,
a choice of surround sound modes and more. Plus, the Z60 easily plugs directly into your mobile devices.
• DTS 7.1 Surround Sound. Unleash the processing power of 7.1 channel DTS Headphone:X surround sound technology
on your favorite games, movies and streaming content.
• DTS Surround Sound Audio Modes. With the flick of a switch get enhanced DTS surround sound experiences designed
for games, music or movies.
• Largest-in-class 60mm speakers. Enjoy bone-rattling bass with extra-large speakers and powerful, Neodymium
magnets.
• Comfortable, Lightweight Design. Breathable mesh ear cushions and soft, padded headband for hours of comfort.
• Maximize Multimedia Audio. Go beyond games! The Z60 will be your go-to headset for music, Skype™, Netflix™ and
more.
• Simple, Plug & Play USB Setup. No software to install or manage.
• Dynamic Chat Boost™. Chat volume automatically increases as the game volume gets louder so you never miss a
command.
• Independent Volume Controls. Separate game & chat volume controls plus mic mute right on the amp.
• Microphone Monitor. Turn on Mic Monitoring to hear your voice in the headset while speaking, so you don’t have to
shout.
• Mobile Versatility. Pop out the mic boom, disconnect from the Surround Sound Control Unit and use the Z60 on the go
with your mobile devices.
• Turtle Beach Audio Advantage. With more than 35 years of audio experience, Turtle Beach delivers innovative
technology to provide a competitive advantage and the most realistic and immersive audio experience built into a high
quality, comfortable headset. Outstanding sound, features and quality. That’s why we are #1 in Gaming Audio.

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Parts and Controls
B
Mic Mute indicator
Off = Mic is turned on.
On = Mic is turned off.
MODE SWITCH
Top View
Mic Mute Button
· Short Press = Microphone On/Off
· Long Press = Mic Monitor On/Off
Chat Volume Control
Game Volume Control
Headset Connection
Surround Sound Button
Press to cycle through surround sound modes:
Game > Movie > Music > Off.

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Connections
1. Insert the plug of the Removable Mic
Boom into the jack on the left earcup of the
Headset.
2. Insert the Headset cable into the
Headset Connection on the Surround
Sound Control Unit.
B
C
1
2
A
3. Plug the USB cable of the Surround
Sound Control Unit into an available USB
port on the computer.
B C
A
3

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Windows PC Setup
The Ear Force Z60 headset is designed for use with Windows 7 and Windows 8® PCs.
1. Right click the Speaker icon in your task bar and
select Playback Devices.
2. Right click on Turtle Beach Z60 Game Audio and
select Set as Default Device.

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Windows PC Setup
3. Right click on Turtle Beach Z60 Chat Audio and
select Set as Default Communication Device.
4. Left click Turtle Beach Z60 Game Audio and
then click the Configure button.

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Windows PC Setup
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5. In the Audio Channels list, make sure 7.1 Surround is
selected.
7. Click on the Recording tab, then right click Turtle
Beach Z60 Chat Audio 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.
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.