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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 A B Z300 Headset with Removable Microphone Z300 USB Transceiver C D 2.5mm - 3.5mm, 4-Pole Mobile Device Cable USB Charging Cable E WIRELESS For: PC I Mobile 300 Quick Start Guide For the full user guide or set up video, please go to http://www.turtlebeach.com/z300 Product support and warranty information: TurtleBeach.
Table of Contents About the Z300 P2 Parts and Controls P3 Initial Setup P6 The USB Transceiver and Pairing P7 Dolby® Software Installation P9 PC Setup P11 Bluetooth Operation P14 Connecting a Digital Music Player P17 Adjusting Sound P18 Charging The Headset P19 Specifications P20 Troubleshooting Tips P21 Important Safety Information P22 Regulatory Compliance P23 Declaration of Conformity P26 Warranty 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 to 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.
Parts and Controls Left Ear Cup Controls 5 2 DRC 6 7 3 1 4 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.
Parts and Controls Right Ear Cup Controls 13 10 9 11 8 12 Side view Bottom view 8. Bluetooth Volume Down Press to lower volume level of Bluetooth phone calls and music. 9. Bluetooth Volume Up Press to raise volume level of Bluetooth phone calls and music. 10. Bluetooth LED Blinks Red or Blue to indicate Bluetooth status. (See “Bluetooth Operation” on pg. 14 for details) 11.
Parts and Controls USB Transceiver 14 B 15 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 “The USB Transceiver and Pairing” on pg.
Initial Setup Connect the Microphone Boom 1 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. 2 Firmly push the boom plug into the headset jack until it seats with a click. 3 Curve the boom to position the microphone close to your mouth.
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.
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 B 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. A Interference from Two Headsets Do not try to pair two headsets with the same USB transceiver.
Dolby® Software Installation Install the Dolby® Headphone software The Z300 can reproduce powerful 7.1-channel surround sound that puts you right in the middle of the action, providing important cues 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.
Dolby® Software Installation 3 Restart your PC to complete the installation process. 4 Now you are ready to Set up your USB Transceiver, follow the directions below to setup your Z300 in 7.1 Surround Sound.
PC Setup Set up the USB Transceiver 1 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 & Play device. B 2 Right-click the speaker icon in your task bar and select “Playback Devices” from the pop-up menu.
PC Setup 3 In the Sound dialog box, right-click on “Speakers/Turtle Beach Z300/Ready” and select “Set as Default Device” from the pop-up menu. 4 Click on the Properties button to open the Speakers Properties dialog box.
PC Setup 5 Click on the “Surround Sound” Tab. Select “Enable Surround Sound”. Click on the OK button to close the Speakers Properties dialog box and return to the Sound dialog box. 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. 6 Left click on the “Recording” tab.
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.
Bluetooth Operation 3 When your device is finished scanning, select “TURTLE BEACH Z300” from the list and follow the prompts to connect. 4 If necessary, enter “0000” as the Pass Key and select “OK.” The Z300 headset voice prompt announces “Bluetooth 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.
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.
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. A 2.5mm 3.
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.
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 USB charging cable from any standard USB port to the USB mini port on the right ear cup. You can even recharge while playing.
Specifications - 50mm diameter speakers - Game audio frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, <120 dB SPL @ 1 kHz - Condenser microphone frequency response: 50 Hz - 15 kHz - Wireless transmission: 2.4/5.
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 device 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.
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.
Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Statements for the EAR FORCE Z300 RX & TX Models Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices This section includes the following FCC statements for the EAR FORCE Z300 RX & TX Models: • FCC ID: XGB-TB6060 & XGB-TB6061 • Class B Interference Statement • RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Warning • Non-Modification Statement • Deployment Statement Class B Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
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 & 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.
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 European Fair Trade Association.
Declaration of Conformity Heading Marking by this symbol: 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.
European Community Declaration of Conformity Bulgaria български С това, Turtle Beach обявява, че този модел на радио на EAR FORCE Z300 RX & TX, е със съгласие с съществените изисквания и други важни условия на директива 1999/5 на европейски съюз Czech Republic Èesky Turtle Beach tímto prohlašuje, že tento EAR FORCE Z300 RX & TX, je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
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