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Heading Table of Contents Headset Overview 4 Package Contents 5 Feature/Function Map 6 Audio Control Unit Functions 7 Connecting your Z SEVEN Headset to a PC / Mac 9 Using your Z SEVEN Headset on a PC 10 Using your Z SEVEN Headset on a Mac 15 Using your Z SEVEN Headset with Other Devices 16 Speaker Mode 17 Surround Sound Angles 18 Presets 19 Specifications 20 Compliance / Conformity 21 Warranty 23 3
Headset Overview Your Turtle Beach Z SEVEN headset is compatible with PC or Mac gaming platforms. You can enjoy gaming at home or at tournaments, and on the go with portable game systems and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Features include: · Programmable presets that change your sound environment and allow you to hear sound cues you’d normally miss. The Advanced Sound Editor tool to download, manage or create presets for your headset can be downloaded at: Turtlebeach.
Package Contents Z SEVEN Headset with Audio Control Unit Headset Removable Microphone (ACU) Breakaway Cable Audio Control Unit Extender Turtle Beach Stickers 3.
Feature / Function Map Audio Control Unit 1 2 Refer to page 7 for a description of button functions. 3 19 1. Master Game Volume Knob / Mute 2. External Speaker Jack (located on side of controller) 3. Speaker Angles (Capacitive Touch)* 4 18 4. Surround Sound Toggle (Capacitive Touch)* 5. Speaker Selection (Capacitive Touch) 5 17 6. Power Switch 7. Programmable Control Dial 8. Auxiliary / Phone Volume Control Dial 6 16 7 15 14 8 9. Chat Preset Button (Capacitive Touch) 10.
Audio Control Unit (ACU) Functions Game and chat audio on the Z Seven headset are processed by the ACU. The ACU has the following functions: 1. Game Volume Wheel: This controls the master game volume as well as the individual 5.1 speaker volumes. Press the wheel to mute game audio and again to un-mute. The circular LED around the knob lights RED when muted and WHITE when functioning normally. Volume Knob Speaker Function LEDs / 5.
Audio Control Unit (ACU) Functions (Continued) Additional Chat Functions: - Voice Morphing: Change the pitch of your voice from the deep lows to shrill highs, disguising yourself to other online players. See Chat Presets on Page 16. - Chat Boost™: Chat Boost is a dynamic talkback expander built into the ACU that automatically increases chat volume during loud moments in your game, so you can always hear your teammates or other players, regardless of the game volume.
Connecting your Z SEVEN Headset to a PC / Mac 3.5mm Stereo Cable (not included) 9-Pin DIN PC Speaker Adapter Cable 3.5mm, 4-Pole Auxiliary Cable Headset Breakaway Cable Note: The included 9-Pin DIN PC Speaker Adapter Cable connects from the ACU’s 9-pin DIN plug to the output of a stereo audio device with a 3.5mm jack. You can use this to connect to your PC’s 3.5mm output (headphones or line out) jack, or to a portable music player. This can be useful if you’re already using the 4-pole 3.
Using your Z SEVEN on a PC Heading Please note: Depending on your OS Version, the screens may differ but the steps will remain the same. 1. To make sure you have a free USB hub on your PC to connect the SEVEN Audio Control Unit to, download USBView from www.turtlebeach.com/products/SEVEN. This program will help you manage your USB-connected devices. The ACU needs to be on a USB hub that has no other devices on it.
Using your Z SEVEN on a PC Please note: Depending on your OS Version, the screens may differ but the steps will remain the same. 2. Plug the SEVEN Audio Control Unit to a free USB hub using the USB Cable. Allow up to five (5) minutes for Windows to automatically install the drivers. 3. After Windows confirms successful install, power cycle the unit (power unit off, then on). 4. Refresh USBView and verify that the ACU is showing up on a USB hub by itself.
Using your Z SEVEN on a PC Heading 5. Right click the speaker icon in your task bar and select “Playback Devices.” 6. Right click on “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN GAME” and select “Set as Default Device.” 7. Right click on “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN CHAT” and select “Set as Default Communication Device.
Using your Z SEVEN on a PC 8. Left click “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN GAME” and then press “Configure”, to test the individual speakers to confirm 5.1 audio. 9. Press “Next” two (2) times to ensure that “Front Left and Right” and “Surround Speakers” are set to full range. Then press “Next” again to confirm setting. 10. Click on the “Recording Tab” , then right click “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN CHAT” and select “Set as Default Device.” If you speak into the mic you should see green bars on the right move.
Heading Using your Z SEVEN on a PC 11. Right click on “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN GAME” and select “Properties”. 13. Right click on “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN CHAT” and select “Properties”. 12. Click on the “Levels” tab and set the volume to 100. Press “OK” to confirm the change. 14. Click on the “Levels” tab and set the volume to 45. Press “OK” to confirm the change.
Using your Z SEVEN Headset on a Mac 1. Connect the Control Unit to your Mac and go to System Preferences / Sounds. 2. Select “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN GAME” on the Output tab. 3. Select “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN CHAT” on the Input tab. Chat Set Up Chat program screens may differ depending on the operating system. Using Skype (download from www.skype.com), open your preferences. Go to Audio / Video and select, “TURTLE BEACH SEVEN CHAT” for microphone, ringing and speakers.
Using your Z SEVEN Headset with Other Devices The 4-pole 3.5mm plug in your Z SEVEN Headset’s Breakaway Cable allows you to enjoy great audio wherever you go by plugging into your mobile phone, portable game system, tablet, MP3 player and more. Utilize the attached mic boom for chat or remove it and use the included Mobile Adapter Cable, which features streamlined inline mic and call controls.
Speaker Mode The Z SEVEN Audio Control Unit (ACU) may be connected to a stereo speaker system. Note, the Headphone Jack is deactivated when in Speaker Mode. 1. Connect the ACU to a digital music player using the included 3.5mm auxiliary cable as shown. 2. Connect desktop speakers (not included) to the Control Unit using the 3.5mm jack. 3. Connect PC to the ACU using USB cable as shown. 4. Press the Mode Button on the ACU and the blue light will indicate that Speaker Mode is active. 3.
Surround Sound Angles Surround Sound Angles The ACU allows you to alter the virtual positioning in 10 degree increments of the Front and Rear Surround speakers for the best surround sound experience. 1. Press the Speaker Angles Button on the Audio Control Unit to adjust the Front speakers. The upper left and right speaker indicator LEDs on the ACU will illuminate. 2. Turn the Game Volume Wheel to adjust the angle of the Front two speakers. 3.
Presets Your Z SEVEN headset features several built-in presets on the ACU for enhanced gaming, voice and speaker effects. Simply tap the numbered preset on the ACU to switch Game Presets. Press the Chat Presets Button once to enable Chat Presets for buttons 1 – 8 (times out after 5 seconds). Press again to return to Game Presets. Speaker Presets are only available when in Speaker Mode.
Presets / Specifications Speaker Presets Main: Incorporates Surround Sound processing for an immersive audio experience. 1. Flat: Hear stereo game sound without effects processing or Surround Sound. 2. Bass Boost: Hear and feel the rumble of deeper bass sound effects. 3. Treble Boost: Boost high frequencies for crisper sounds and greater clarity. 4. Bass Boost & Treble Boost: Rumbling lows and crisp highs come through clearly. 5.
Regulatory Compliance Statements Heading for the EAR FORCE Z7 Models Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class B Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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 + A1 + A12 (T-Mark License) Also Licensed for Standards: EC 60950-1: 2005 + A1: 2009, (CB Scheme Report/Certificate), UL60950-1 (NRTL License), CSA22.
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 Heading 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.
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; - is 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 remov
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