User Guide - Turtle Beach
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1. EEE one i H RTE I HHHH LE HE AT HEE mi H T TFI TU r ELL Side view Bottom view Bluetooth Volume Down Press to lower volume level of Bluetooth phone calls and music Bluetooth Volume Up Press to raise volume level of Bluetooth phone calls and music Bluetooth LED Blinks Red or Blue to indicate Bluetooth status See Bluetooth Operation on pg 14 for details Bluetooth Button Activates multiple Bluetooth functions including Bluetooth On Off Bluetooth Pairing making and receiving calls See Bluetooth Operation on pg 14 for details Mic Mute Button Press to turn on and off the microphone A low pitched tone indicates the mic has been turned off while a high pitched tone indicates it has been turned on Mini USB port Charges the Z300 from any standard USB port via the supplied USB Charging Cable Go to Table of Contents B Parts and Controls USB Transceiver 14 Pairing indicator LED Solid On Indicates that the transceiver is currently paired with the headset Slow pulsing Indicates that the transceiver is not currently paired with the headset See The USB Transceiver and Pairing on pg 7 for details Rapid flashing Indicates that the pairing procedure is underway 15 Pairing Button If necessary press and hold five seconds to establish pairing with the headset See The2. ef L Spier A La sl I BE F PREMIER Cand To f Test a SR a TA Crea Sr Distile li gi ui dt D e Set Dedauh Device Get an Dei eut Communication Device Show Dila while Devices Show Distonmected Devices Pragerr ien EF sound E gr Click on the Properties button to open the Speakers med Properties dialog box ie Default fr Go to Table of Contents B PC Setup Click on the Surround Sound Tab Ga aain Select Enable Surround Sound Click on the OK button to close the urraurd Sand Speakers Properties dialog box and return to the Sound dialog box Day er eee pe are ree eee b Dele Lae Note Depending on the type of audio you are listening to you will want to switch between Movie and Music modes Just return to this menu to change your Surround Sound Configuration at any time Left click on the Recording tab Right click on Microphone Turtle Beach Z300 Ready and select Set as Default Device from the pop up menu Select a recording device below to modify iki vellings e Mirip y i2 heigen WAN DA Click on the OK button to accept the changes and close the Sound Micrupironre dialog box fy LI eel rpi Configure Speech Revcoqnarlr r Disable Te Let sr Default Device Configure Set Default wv Show Disabl
3. EAR FORCE F300 WIRELESS DOLBY 7 1 SURROUND SOUND PC GAMI User Guide URTLE KAEN 1 IN GAMING AUDIO Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force Z300 headset from Turtle Beach The Z300 supports digital wireless game audio and chat through your PC while providing music and calls via Bluetooth With over 35 years of expertise Turtle Beach is 1 in gaming audio In the Box For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support please visit turtlebeach com support Z300 Headset with Z300 USB Transceiver Removable Microphone 2 5mm 3 5mm USB Charging Cable 4 Pole Mobile Device Cable Q WEIER BEACH vy ile 1 IN GAMING AUDIO For PC Mobi Z300 Quick Start Guide Turtle Beach Stickers Go to Table of Contents B Table of Contents About the Z300 Parts and Controls Initial Setup The USB Transceiver and Pairing Dolby Software Installation PC Setup Bluetooth Operation Connecting a Digital Music Player Adjusting Sound Charging The Headset Specifications Troubleshooting Tips Important Safety Information Regulatory Compliance Declaration of Conformity Warranty P2 P3 P P7 P9 P11 P14 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P26 P28 About the Z300 The Z300 is a sophisticated headset optimized for PC gaming To get the most from your Z300 please take a few moments t
4. Par la pr sente Turtle Beach d clare que l appareil EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX est conforme aux exigencies essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Hiermit erkl rt Turtle Beach dass sich das Ger t EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet EAANVIKh ME THN MAPOY2A Turtle Beach HA NEI OTI EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX 2YMMOP NETAI MPO TI OY21 EI2 ANAITHZEI2 KAI TI AOINE2 2XETIKE2 ATA El2 TH O HTIA 1999 5 EK Alulirott Turtle Beach nyilatkozom hogy a EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX megfelel a vonatkozo alapveto k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eloirasainak Con la presente Turtle Beach dichiara che questo EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle alter disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Ar So Turtle Beach deklarc ka EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK butiskajam prasib m un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Siuo Turtle Beach deklaruoja kad sis EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Hawnhekk Turtle Beach jiddikjara li dan EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali uma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Hierbij verklaart Turtle Beach dat het toestel EAR FORCE Z30
5. malfunction A wired connection from your modem router to your PC is recommended for best results Microphone not working The mic boom is loose In this case the mic might pick up your voice only intermittently or cause others to hear unwanted crackling sounds To secure the connection unplug the microphone boom from the headset then reconnect it as described in Initial Setup page 6 The Z300 is not set as default Recording Device Set the Z300 as your default Recording Device as described in PC Setup page 13 The headset is not paired Pair the transceiver and headset as described in The USB transceiver and pairing page 7 The Mic Monitor level is misadjusted To hear yourself in the headset adjust the Variable Mic Monitor control Bluetooth not working Try using the Bluetooth pairing instructions see Bluetooth Operation page 14 to pair your headset to a different Bluetooth ready mobile phone than the one you usually use With the headset paired to the phone call a friend relative Is the person you are calling able to hear you Are you able to hear the person you are calling If you re experiencing the same issue with two different phones you will want to contact our support team via the link below Headset not powering on The battery may be low Charge your headset for at least 8 hours You may use the headset while charging See Charging the headset page 19 If your issue is not reso
6. 0 RX amp TX in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bulgaria Suomi France Francais German Deutsch Greece Hungary Magyar Italy Latvia Latviski Lithuania Lietuvig Netherlands Netherlands Poland Polski Niniejszym Turtle Beach ooewiadcza e EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Turtle Beach declara que este EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposicoes da Directiva 1999 5 CE Portugal Portugu s Romania Astfel Turtle Beach declara acel acest EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX este in conformitate cu cerinpele necesare i proviziile alte semnificative de Directive 1999 5 EC Turtle Beach t mto vyhlasuje Ze EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX spaoa z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Turtle Beach izjavlja da je ta EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili directive 1999 5 ES Por medio de la presente Turtle Beach declara que el EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE H rmed intygar Turtle Beach att denna EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bes
7. MITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL VTB BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOST PROFITS DATA OR LOSS OF USE ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AND ANY INJURY TO PROPERTY OR BODILY INJURY INCLUD ING DEATH TO ANY PERSON ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT OR STRICT LIABILITY EVEN IF VTB HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty supersedes all prior agreements or understandings oral or written relating to the Product and no representation promise or condi tion not contained herein will modify these terms Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state Any action or lawsuit for breach of warranty must be commenced within eighteen 18 months following the purchase of the Product Go to Table of Contents B EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty shall not apply and VTB has no liability under this Limited Warranty if the Turtle Beach Product is used for commercial purposes such as LAN Call Centers including rental or lease is modified or tampered with i
8. USB Transceiver and Pairing on pg 7 for details Go to Table of Contents B Initial Setup Connect the Microphone Boom The microphone boom is shipped disconnected from the headset A triangle symbol is molded into the microphone boom near the plug Insert the microphone boom plug into the left ear cup jack with the triangle toward your face Firmly push the boom plug into the headset jack until it seats with a click Curve the boom to position the microphone close to your mouth NOTE To ensure that the microphone is properly positioned check that the metal clip with the Turtle Beach logo is facing away from your mouth You can disconnect the microphone when not in use A I gt Cy O Go to Table of Contents B 8 The USB Transceiver and Pairing About the USB Transceiver The USB transceiver sends game audio and chat between your PC and your Z300 headset via digital radio frequency RF signal so a direct line of sight is not required When you re out of range you may hear popping or clicking sounds and experience audio dropouts if the headset loses the RF signal Procedure for Pairing Your Z300 headset is shipped from the factory already paired with its USB transceiver When the headset and USB transceiver are communicating the pairing indicator LED onthe USB transceiver will stay on If this LED is instead pulsing slowly or off it means the USB transceiver can t communicate with the headset This c
9. USB charging cable from any standard USB port to the USB mini port on the right ear cup You can even recharge while playing a za USB SE jn Le j i 1 Kess EE r HS D ggsegeege Ht H H OTH Go to Table of Contents B 18 Specifications 50mm diameter speakers Game audio frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz lt 120 dB SPL fd 1 kHz Condenser microphone frequency response 50 Hz 15 kHz Wireless transmission 2 4 5 2 GHz Dual Band RF for game audio between headset and supplied USB transceiver Bluetooth radio with dual pairing mode and A2DP compatibility Headphone amplifier Stereo 27 mW ch THD lt 1 Digital Signal Processor for independently controlled chat game and mic signals USB port for recharging with supplied USB charging cable Rechargeable batteries with up to 15 hours continuous operating time Automatic shut down after approx 5 minutes of carrier loss or silence to conserve battery power TURTLE BEACH TM UT Go to Table of Contents B Troubleshooting Tips No sound Check that the headset volume control is turned up Check that the transceiver is properly seated in the computer s USB port and that the Turtle Beach Z300 is the default d
10. and twice per second when not paired 2 Tone Effects Button Cycles through the four different tone effects settings which can emphasize specific sounds important for game play The headset announces each selection See Adjusting Sound on pg 18 for details 3 Dynamic Range Compression DRC Button Press to activate DRC which emphasizes the softer sounds important in certain games The headset will announce Compression On Press again to turn DRC off The headset will announce Compression Off See Adjusting Sound on pg 18 for details 4 Removable Microphone with Adjustable Boom The microphone boom is shipped disconnected from the headset The microphone boom can also be detached from the headset when chat is not required See Initial Setup on pg 6 for details 5 Variable Mic Monitor Hear yourself speaking through the headset Does not affect the volume heard by others over Chat 6 Mobile Device Jack Connects to the supplied mobile device cable This 2 5 mm mini jack inputs phone call audio or music from a mobile phone or digital music player and also outputs the microphone signal to a mobile phone 7 Master Volume Turn to adjust the volume level of the headset Go to Table of Contents B 10 11 12 13 Parts and Controls EAR FORCE
11. dor s policy VTB does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the Product and is under no obligation to support the Product for all computer operating systems or future versions of such operating systems If a defect should occur during the Warranty Period Purchaser must contact VTB to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number on the basis of the dated purchase receipt Purchaser will be responsible for shipping costs incurred in returning the defective Product to an authorized VTB service center or to the repair facility located at VTB s corporate headquarters VTB will not be responsible for other products or accessories included with the defective Product sent to VIB The RMA number must be clearly indicated on the outside of the package Packages without an RMA number will be refused by VTB or its representatives and returned to sender at the sender s expense In the event of a defect Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and VTB s sole liability is expressly limited to the correction of the defect by adjust ment repair or replacement of the Product at VTB s sole option and expense VTB owns all Products it has replaced and all parts removed from repaired Products VTB uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products If VTB repairs or replaces a product the original Warranty Period is not extended however VTB warrants that re
12. e requirements this device must be installed in a location such that the an tenna of the device will be greater than 2 cm 0 8 in from all persons Using higher gain antennas and types of antennas not covered under the FCC certification of this product is not allowed Installers of the radio and end users of the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in this manual This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Non Modification Statement Use only the supplied internal antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX Models and violate FCC regulations Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Please contact Turtle Beach for a list of approved 2 4 GHz and 5 0 GHz antennas Go to Table of Contents B Regulatory Compliance Deployment Statement This product is certified for indoor deployment only in the 5150 5250 MHz band Do not install or use this product outdoors in that frequency band in the United States Canadian ICES Statements IC 3879A 6060 amp 3879A 6061 This device complies with ICES 003 and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation Is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including inter
13. ed Devices ed Show Disconnected Devices d Go to Table of Contents B Bluetooth Operation The Z300 incorporates Bluetooth technology that enables you to answer calls on your mobile phone or enjoy stereo music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player all without leaving your game NOTE For maximum battery life turn off the Bluetooth radio if you re not using these Bluetooth features Pairing a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or digital music player The Z300 Bluetooth feature must be powered off before you start On the Z300 press and hold the Bluetooth Button for five seconds until the flashing Bluetooth LED is alternating blue and red Release the button A voice prompt in the Z300 headset will confirm Bluetooth pairing 5 seconds On your Bluetooth enabled device activate the Bluetooth mode and search for Bluetooth devices as described in the device user manual iPad 6 84 PM D r es k Airplane Mode OFF Bluetooth k Wi Fi TBGuest Ai Ka Bluetooth Devices Erching L Do Not Disturb Now Discoverable G Notifications General Go to Table of Contents B Bluetooth Operation When your device is finished scanning select TURTLE BEACH Z300 from the list and follow the prompts to connect Bluetooth Airplane Mode TA OFF Blu th koz Wi Fi TBGuest ss me Bluetooth Devices Turtle Beach Z300 Connected Do Not Disturb Now Discoverable J No
14. en verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe B Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de cr er des interf rences ra dio lectriques il appartiendra alors l utilisateur de prendre les mesures sp cifiques appropri es Go to Table of Contents B European Community Declaration of Conformity Obnrapcku C Topa Turtle Beach o6sBaBa 4e TO3M Mogen Ha pagno Ha EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX e CbC Cbrmacue C CELLECTBEHUTE N3NCKBAHMA N pyr Baxan YCNOBUA Ha DNpektuBa 1999 5 Ha eBpOTrle1CKM Cbl03 Czech esky Turtle Beach timto prohla uje Ze tento EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX je ve shodi se zakladnimi Republic pozadavky a dal imi pgislu nymi ustanovenimi smirnice 1999 5 ES Denmark Dansk Undertegnede Turtle Beach erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX overholder de vaesentlige krav og gvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF English English Hereby Turtle Beach declares that this EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Kaesolevaga kinnitab Turtle Beach seadme EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU pohinouetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele Finland Turtle Beach vakuuttaa t ten ett EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen
15. es to threats and opportunities in game play The system uses sophisticated Head Related Transfer Functions HRTFs to make sound appear to come from the front back and sides even though the headphones have just two drive units left and right The system is compatible with 5 1 channel content and transforms stereo content into surround sound when combined with Dolby Pro Logic Il This capability is made possible by Dolby Headphone software that needs to be installed on your PC Visit turtlebeach com Z300 to download the Dolby Headphone software to your PC Launch the downloaded file Check to agree to the License Agreement and choose Install End User Software License greement Dag 1nstaliing This S TEMETE You SCEnOWleOge CHAT ou have rend undersceacd and agree te abide by che terms Bd GO tLOENS d thie agreement SOFTHARE LICENSE This dis a legel agreement Agreerenc bermeen vou jl e E kx wes an ls ell eed oe H mn m un seat mask ee an ama BN Te Ze Connect the USB dongle before proceeding w agree bo thee he erog berms and ondtseom Options geil Close Your PC may display prompts requesting permission to install the Z300 Driver Select Install or Ok to continue the installation process Would you like to install this device software gt Marne Turtle Beach Sound video and game corte Publisher Test Certificate E Always trust software from Test Certi
16. evice for the PC s Sound Recording and Playback See PC Setup on pg 11 for details Check that the headset is powered on The LED on the left ear cup should be flashing Check if the USB transceiver LED is on continuously If the LED is pulsing slowly or off it indicates that the transceiver isn t communicating with the headset If the headset Power LED is blinking twice per second and the transceiver LED is pulsing slowly then the headset and USB transceiver need to be paired as described in the section The USB transceiver and pairing Audio Drops Popping or Clicking Sounds Audio dropouts popping or clicking sounds on the headset are caused by poor reception This can occur when The headset and USB transceiver are out of range For best performance stand within 20 feet from the USB transceiver There s a wall or other large object between the headset and transceiver The transceiver is in a bad location that is interfering with the antenna Radio frequency RF activity from a wireless base station or wireless LAN is blocking the RF signal from the transceiver Voice Chat Drops Most in game voice chat drops are caused by network congestion or lag They usually subside after a few moments so please be patient In extreme cases you may have to leave a game and return to reset the chat function If you use a wireless internet connection low signal strength from your modem router can make the voice chat
17. ference that may cause undesired operation of the device Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes NMB003 et CNR 210 d Industrie Canada 1 L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 2 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre Le fonctionnement du dispositif To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing and not supported by EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX Models RF Radiation Exposure amp Hazard Statement To ensure compliance with RSS 102 RF exposure requirements this device must be installed in a location such that the an tenna of the device will be greater than 2 cm 0 8 in away from all persons Using higher gain antennas and types of anten nas not covered under the IC certification of this product is not allowed Installers of the radio and end users of the product must adhere to the installation instructions provided in this manual This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Exposition aux radiations RF amp Mention de danger Pour assurer la conformit avec le
18. ficate Install Don t Install You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can Go to Table of Contents B ER Dolby Software Installation H Restart your PC to complete the installation process Turtle Setup Successful You mast restart your camnpuler belore you can use Live software Restart Clove Now you are ready to Set up your USB Transceiver follow the directions below to setup your Z300 in 7 1 Surround Sound Go to Table of Contents B ET PC Setup Set up the USB Transceiver Play device TURTLE BEACH LS Open Volume Mixer Playback devices Recording devices Sounds Volume control options 36 AM 8 10 2012 an Cu Setting up the USB transceiver on a Windows PC is quick and easy With the PC powered up and running insert the USB transceiver into an available USB port on the PC The computer will recognize the transceiver as a Plug amp Right clickthe speaker icon in your task bar and select Playback Devices from the pop up menu NOTE Depending on your operating system version your screens may differ from the ones shown here but the procedure remains the same Go to Table of Contents B RES PC Setup In the Sound dialog box right click on Speakers Turtle Beach Z300 Ready and select Set as Default Device from the pop up menu
19. ific countries available on request EMC EN 55022 2010 EN 301 489 1 v1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 17 v2 2 1 2012 09 EN 61000 4 2 2008 05 EN 61000 4 3 2010 04 EN 61000 4 4 2011 03 EN 61000 4 6 2005 The products are licensed as required for additional country specific standards for the International Marketplace Additional issued licenses available upon request Radio EN 300 328 v 1 7 1 2006 10 amp EN 301 893 v 1 6 1 2011 11 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques and Broadband Radio Access Networks BRAN 5 GHz high performance RLAN Certifications are harmonized to the EN standards covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive Compliance includes testing with antennas as specified in attached table SAR EN 62311 2008 Environmental Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC RoHS 2011 65 EU WEEE 2002 96 EC REACH 2006 1907 EC Packaging 94 62 EC Battery 2006 66 EC Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Gerat der Funkstorgrenzwertklasse B In Wohnbereichen konnen bei Betrieb dieses Gerates Rundfunk storungen auftreten in welchen Fallen der Benutzer fur entsprechende Gegenma nahm
20. lved by these steps please visit turtlebeach com support Go to Table of Contents B Important Safety Information 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 Go to Table of Contents B Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Statements for the EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX Models Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notices This section includes the following FCC statements for the EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX Models e FCC ID XGB TB6060 amp XGB TB6061 e Class B Interference Statement e RF Radiation Exposure amp Hazard Warning e Non Modification Statement e Deployment Statement Class B In
21. o review this guide Overview The Ear Force Z300 delivers high performance wireless 7 1 channel Dolby Surround Sound Interference free Dual Band Wi Fi Wireless supports gaming audio and chat to and from your PC while Bluetooth technology enables you to stream music and answer mobile phone calls without ever leaving your game Plus the Z300 goes wherever you do whether paired with your Bluetooth compatible phone or wired via the supplied mobile device cable 7 1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound Immersive sound puts you in the middle of the action Stream Music amp Take Calls While Gaming Take advantage of Bluetooth to receive phone calls or listen to music while you play Superb Sound 50 mm speakers deliver pristine sound quality all of the audio controls including mic mute and volume are conveniently located on the ear cups Comfortable Lightweight Design Breathable mesh ear cushions and soft padded headband for hours of comfort Mobile Versatility Pair the Z300 with your Bluetooth compatible mobile devices or use the included cable in Wired Mode Enhanced Entertainment amp Communications The Z300 delivers better sounding music video chat and internet calls from services like Pandora Netflix Skype and more Four EQ Settings Customize your audio with four equalizer settings including bass amp treble boost combinations Interference Free Wireless State of the art Dual Band Wi Fi Wireless scans f
22. or a clear connection Simple Plug amp Play USB Setup Single plug and play USB transceiver Small enough to use with laptops amp netbooks Long life Rechargeable Battery Built in battery delivers up to 15 hours of continuous play You can even charge while playing Independent Bluetooth Volume Control Allows for personalized balancing of game and Bluetooth audio Variable Microphone Monitor Enjoy longer gaming and chat sessions by adjusting the volume of your own voice in your headset so you don t have to shout Go to Table of Contents B Parts and Controls Left Ear Cup Controls a a a 4 b 11 SRB DADE HHT j EEE nnn JA W W DEWERE A CO EE HE Hi EE IW HHHH A HH i D TC Side view Bottom view 1 Power Button with LED Powering ON Press until the headset announces Powering On Powering OFF Press and hold until the headset announces Powering Off Pairing Mode The Power Button also initiates pairing between the headset and USB transceiver See The USB transceiver and pairing on pg 7 for details Power Button LED A white LED inside the Power Button flashes once per second when paired to the USB transceiver
23. ould happen if the headset is turned off or out of range If the LED is pulsing slowly when the headset is on and within range then they might need to be paired as described below Place the headset around two feet from the USB Transceiver Make sure the headset is off by pressing the Power button until the Z300 announces Powering Off Press and hold the headset Power button for several seconds until the Z300 announces Pairing Headset 5 seconds AY TURT E BEA by Dn Go to Table of Contents B The USB Transceiver and Pairing 4 Press and hold the transceiver Pairing Button for five seconds until the transceiver pairing indicator LED flashes rapidly The Z300 will announce Headset Paired 5 seconds After a few seconds the transceiver pairing indicator LED should stay Solid on and the headset LED should flash about once per second confirming that the units are paired TT TURTLE se acy Interference from Two Headsets Do not try to pair two headsets with the same USB transceiver This will cause interference as they compete for the transceiver radio frequency RF signal One headset will shut off Go to Table of Contents B 8 Dolby Software Installation Install the Dolby Headphone software rk The Z300 can reproduce powerful 7 1 channel surround sound that puts you right in the middle of the action providing important cu
24. paired or replacement parts will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of repair or replacement or for the remainder of the Warranty Period whichever is greater This warranty does not apply to any Product that has had its serial number altered removed or defaced or any Product damage caused by shipping improper storage accident problems with electrical power abuse misuse neglect ordinary wear acts of God e g flood failure to follow directions improper maintenance use not in accordance with product instructions unauthorized modification or service of the Product or damage resulting from the use of the Product with hardware software or other products not provided by or specifically recommended by VTB NOTES Replacement Parts and accessories that are subject to wear and tear such as earpads mic foam covers talkback cables etc have a three 3 month Warranty Replacement Parts for Discontinued Products are sold on an AS IS basis they are not supported and come with a 30 day Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW VTB HEREBY DISCLAIMS THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE FOR THE PRODUCT IF SUCH A DISCLAIMER IS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LI
25. phone keys to make a call Dial the number on the mobile phone as normal Once the call has been placed the sound will automatically be transmitted to the Z300 Redial depends on phone capabilities Double click Bluetooth button You will hear two tones and the last number called will be dialed Muting the microphone During a call the Z300 microphone muting can be toggled by pressing the Mic Mute button You will hear a low pitched tone indicating that the mic is muted To release from muting press the Mic Mute button again You will hear a high pitched tone indicating that the mic is active Adjusting Bluetooth volume Use the Bluetooth Volume Up and Down buttons to control the audio level during the call NOTE Some mobile phones may not have a redial or voice recognition function If a phone does not have a redial function then a double click of the Bluetooth button will initiate the voice recognition state instead If a phone does not have either function then a double click or 3 second press of the Bluetooth Button will have no effect NOTE Game or other PC audio will automatically be lowered during the call Receiving Calls When the Z300 Bluetooth is powered on and there is an incoming call you will hear a musical chime You have three options when an incoming call is received Answer call Press the Bluetooth button once to accept the call Press it again to end a call A tone is heard in the earpiece each time yo
26. s damaged by Acts of God power surge misuse abuse negligence accident wear and tear mishandling misapplication or other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship serial number is defaced altered or removed is not used in accordance with the documentation and use instructions or is repaired modified or altered by other than authorized repair centers is no longer available because it was discarded Go to Table of Contents B TURTLE ALL 1 IN GAMING AUDIO For PC I Mobile Ou Watch Turtle Beach product training videos at Product support and warranty i Tube youtube com TurtleBeachVideos _TurtleBeach com suppo
27. s exigences RSS 102 d exposition aux RF Radio Fr quences cet appareil doit tre install dans un endroit ou l antenne de l appareil sera situ e une distance de plus de 2 cm 0 8 po de toutes personnes L utilisation d antennes gain plus lev et les types d antennes qui ne sont pas couverts en vertu de la certification IC de ce produit n est pas autoris e Les installateurs de la radio et les utilisateurs du produit final doivent se conformer aux instructions d installation fournies dans ce manuel Cet metteur ne doit pas tre co implant ou exploit en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur Deployment Statement This product is certified for indoor deployment only in the 5150 5250 MHz band Do not install or use this product outdoors in that frequency band in Canada D claration de d ploiement Ce produit est certifi pour le d ploiement l int rieur tout en rencontrant les limites de cette bande de fr quences 5150 5250 MHz Ne pas installer ou utiliser ce produit l ext rieur au Canada si cette bande de fr quences ne peut ne peut tre rencontr e Go to Table of Contents B Regulatory Compliance European Union and European Fair Trade Association Regulatory Compliance This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the Eu ropean Fair Trade Association These countries listed below are referred to as The European Community thro
28. s the Mic Mute button You will hear a low pitched tone indicating that the mic is muted To release from muting press the Mic Mute button again You will hear a high pitched tone indicating that the mic is active Dynamic Range Compression Audio dynamic range is the difference in level between maximum loud sounds and minimum soft sounds In many games maximum volume for the loudest sounds such as explosions is less important than the clarity of the softest sounds which might indicate someone sneaking up on you To emphasize the softer sounds press the Dynamic Range Compression DRC button The headset will announce Compression On Press the DRC button again to deactivate this feature The headset will announce Compression Off Tone Effects To emphasize specific sounds important for game play the Z300 incorporates four equalization settings These can also be used for enjoying music and other content Each time you press the Tone Effects Button the Z300 cycles to the next Game Mode which the headset announces Game Mode 1 Flat response for the most accurate sound Game Mode 2 Bass boost for the extreme low frequencies Game Mode 3 Treble boost for the extreme high frequencies Game Mode 4 Bass and treble boost Go to Table of Contents B RES Charging the Headset The Z300 headset is designed to deliver up to 15 hours of continuous play on a single battery charge To charge the Z300 connect the
29. tammelser som framgar av direktiv 1999 5 EG Slovakia Slovensky Slovenia Slovensko Spain Sweden Svenska Go to Table of Contents B LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY FOR TURTLE BEACH PRODUCTS Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc VTB warrants to the original end user purchaser Purchaser that the retail Turtle Beach hardware product herein Product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the Purchaser Warranty Period Any Extended Warranty or Service Plans purchased through a Retail store are not honored by VTB The Warranty refers to the repair replacement of a defective product during this period and not a refund This limited warranty is extended only to the original Purchaser of a new product which was not sold AS IS It is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser This limited warranty is applicable only in the country or territory where the Product was purchased from an authorized VTB retailer and does not apply to a Product that has been purchased as used or refurbished or was included as part of a non VTB product WARRANTY SERVICE In the USA and CANADA Warranty Service is provided by our Turtle Beach USA offices and in all other Countries it is provided by our local International Distributors when available Refurbished Recertified products are sold on an AS IS basis with a 90 day Warranty or less in accordance with each ven
30. terference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user Is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RF Radiation Exposure amp Hazard Statement To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposur
31. tifications General If necessary enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK The Z300 headset voice prompt announces Bluetooth 4 paired when the Z300 Is successfully paired with your device Dual Pairing The Z300 can be simultaneously paired to two Bluetooth enabled devices at once For example you can pair the Z300 toa digital music player or tablet and your mobile phone at the same time If your mobile phone is also a digital music player you can stream music to your headset as well The Z300 will automatically remember the last two paired devices upon powering on NOTE Only one Bluetooth device can be active on the headset at a time For example if you are making a call with the headset while streaming music from a second device the music will be deactivated until the call is over Go to Table of Contents B Bluetooth Operation Making Calls Once the Z300 is successfully paired with your mobile phone you can use it to make and receive calls The Z300 can be used with voice dialing if your phone supports this function Using voice dialing depends on phone capabilities Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds until you hear a tone then release The voice recognition prompt in your phone will now be activated Say the name of the phone number or person whom you want to call You can exit the voice recognition state at any time by pressing the Bluetooth Button for 3 seconds Using mobile
32. u answer or end a call Reject call Press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds until you hear a beep The call is sent directly to your voicemail Do nothing The incoming call chime will sound until your phone sends the caller to voicemail Go to Table of Contents B Era Connecting a Digital Music Player You can also connect a digital music player or tablet that is not equipped with Bluetooth technology The Z300 is supplied with a mobile device cable Connect the larger 3 5mm plug into the headphone jack of your music player or tablet Connect the smaller 2 5mm plug into the Mobile Device jack on the bottom of the right ear cup Go to Table of Contents B Adjusting Sound Master Volume To adjust the volume for all audio sources use the Master Volume control on the bottom of the left ear cup Bluetooth Volume To adjust phone call volume and music streaming via Bluetooth use the Bluetooth Volume Up and Down buttons on the right ear cup Mic Monitor Volume The Variable Mic Monitor control adjusts the volume of your microphone that you hear through the headset This does not affect the volume heard by others over Chat Mic Mute To temporarily turn off the Microphone pres
33. ughout this document AUSTRIA BELGIUM BULGARIA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA NETHERLANDS POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN UNITED KINGDOM ICELAND LICHTENSTEIN NORWAY SWITZERLAND The EAR FORCE Z300 RX amp TX devices communicate with each other to provide wireless local area networking WLAN capabilities Additionally the EAR FORCE Z300 RX device has a BT radio transceiver for communicating with users over the internet connection provided in the host platform The EAR FORCE Z300 TX Model includes one 802 11a g radio with one 802 11a g omni directional internal antenna The EAR FORCE Z300 RX Model includes two 802 11a g radio and one 2 4 GHz BT radio with one 802 11a g and one 2 4 GHz BT omni directional internal antennas respectively Go to Table of Contents B Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol C CD indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004 108 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards Safety EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 T Mark License IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition Am 1 2009 CB Scheme Report Certificate EN 50332 1 2000 EN50332 2 2003 Also Licensed for Standards UL 60950 1 2007 R12 11 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 A1 2011 Additional licenses issued for spec
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