Turtle Beach Ear Force Z6A User manual

ENGINEERED FOR GAMING
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Multi-Speaker Surround Sound
Eight amplified speakers, including dual subwoofers.
Acoustically Angled Speakers
Delivers more realistic directional audio perception.
5.1 Channel Amplifier
Independent controls for all 5.1 audio channels.
Quick Disconnect
Easily detach your headset from your computer.
Microphone Monitor
Let’s you hear what you’re saying.
USB Powered
No batteries required.
XBOX 360 Compatible
Works as an amplified stereo headset on the XBOX 360.
(additional cables required: sold separately)
Gaming Headset with
Multi-Speaker 5.1 Surround Sound
User Guide
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Table of Contents
About the Ear Force Z6A pg. 1
PC Setup pg. 3
Using the Amplifier pg. 5
Optional PC Setup pg. 7
XBOX 360
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Setup pg. 8
Technical Specifications pg. 12
Additional Accessories pg. 13
Maintaining Your Headset pg. 14
Important Safety Information pg. 15
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1
About the Ear Force Z6A
Congratulations on your purchase of the Z6A! The Z6A combines
the audio quality and comfort of a professional-grade gaming
headset with the full impact and 3D positional accuracy of
multi-speaker 5.1 surround sound. With eight premium speakers,
including dual subwoofers, the Z6A is powered by a 5.1 channel
amplifier with bass enhancement, letting you pinpoint critical
sound cues from every direction. To get the best gaming
experience from your Z6A, please take a few moments to review
this guide.
Multi-Speaker Surround Sound
Designed 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.

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Acoustically Angled Speakers
Providing more realistic directional audio perception, the
front and surround speakers in the Z6A are acoustically
angled, allowing you to more accurately pinpoint sounds than
conventional flat speakers.
5.1 Channel Amplifier with Quick Disconnect
The Z6A amplifier gives you quick access to independent controls
for all 5.1 audio channels, letting you tune your Z6A for any
gaming situation. The headset and amplifier also feature a quick
disconnect so you can easily detach it without having to unplug
the 5.1 outputs from your computer.

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PC Setup
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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 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 port on your PC.
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.
Sound Card Settings:
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.
JACK COLOR
Center/Sub Orange
Mic Pink
Front Green
Surround Black

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Using the Amplifier
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INLINE CONTROLS:
1 — 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 the ampli-
fication 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. LED will turn
RED when mic is muted.
7 — XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Jack (not used for PC gaming.)

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Optional PC Setup
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.
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