Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS2 Manuale utente

TB521-2200-01

User Guide

Xbox 360®game console with one of the following Xbox® cables to support digital output:

• Component A/V cable

• VGA A/V cable

• S-Video A/V cable

• Advanced SCART A/V cable

• HDMI audio adapter cable

• Composite A/V cable with digital output

PlayStation®3 game console

PC/laptop or Mac®with either on-board or external sound card with digital optical output

Requires USB power

What’s in the Box

DSS2 Surround Sound

Processor 3.5mm CableDigital Optical Cable Turtle Beach Sticker

watch DSS2 training videos at:

www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos

What does it work with? pg 1

Overview pg 3

Setup

Xbox 360® / Playstation 3® pg 5

Home Theater pg 7

PC/Mac® pg 8

Digital Music Player pg 9

Dolby®Digital Processing pg 10

Surround Sound Angles pg 11

Equalizer Presets pg 12

Technical Speciﬁcations pg 12

Troubleshooting pg 13

Important Safety Information pg 14

Table of Contents

System Requirements

USB Cable

The DSS2 processes the Dolby signal from the digital optical output on your Xbox 360, PS3, PC or other audio source and uses

Dolby Digital technology to virtualize 5.1 channels of surround sound on stereo headphones. The result is an amazing recreation

of the 3D sound cues in the game, which almost sounds as if you’re listening to real surround sound speakers placed all around

you. Hearing the game audio in Dolby Digital surround sound lets you pinpoint the position of sound cues to hear exactly where

everything is coming from, so you’ll have a more realistic gaming experience while becoming a better player.

In addition to the digital input for Dolby Digital surround sound, the DSS2 also includes a stereo analog input and an auxiliary

input for connecting your TV, MP3 player or other analog stereo sources.

What’s a DSS2?

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7.1 Channel Dolby SurroundSound Processor

5VUSB INPUT

The DSS2 connects to either a passive or powered (amplied) headset. It receives its audio signal from either a Xbox 360®, PS3™

or PC/Mac®. Here are some different combinations that illustrate how it works:

Using the DSS2 with an Ampliﬁed Headset

When used with an amplied headset, such as the X12 or PX21, the headset is connected to the headphone output jack and the

USB can be connected to the DSS2 USB pass-thru socket.

Using the DSS2 with a Passive Stereo Headset

The DSS2 has a built-in headphone amplier that can drive any passive stereo headset, like the Ear Force Z2, or passive

headsets from other manufacturers. Connect the headset to the headphone output and then adjust the volume control to a

comfortable level. Combining the Z2 with the DSS2 provides a low-cost wired Dolby surround sound headset for a PC/Mac.

USB Composite Headset

A composite USB headset, like the Ear Force P11, gets its power and chat signal from the USB connection. This type of headset

connects to the DSS2 in the same way as a powered headset, except in this case the USB port on the DSS2 provides both data

and power to the headset.

Wireless Headset

When used with a wireless headset, such as the X31, the transmitter USB power connects to the USB pass-thru socket on the

DSS2 just like a powered headset, and the transmitter line input connects to the DSS2 headphone output using the included

3.5mm to 3.5mm adapter cable. This sends the DSS2 headphone output to the X31 transmitter input which then transmits the

sound to the headset via the RF signal, so you can hear Dolby surround sound on the X31 headset.

What does it work with?

Game

sound

Power

USB cable

(included)

Digital optical

cable

(included)

X12 Amplied

Headset Xbox 360

Z2 Passive

Headset

Game

sound

USB cable

(included)

Digital optical

cable

(included)

PC/Mac

P11 Composite

USB Headset

X31 Wireless

Headset

PlayStation® 3

Xbox 360

Game

sound

Power + USB chat

USB cable

(included)

USB cable

(included)

Power

3.5mm audio

cable

(included)

Digital optical

cable

(included)

Digital optical

cable

(included)

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1. USB Output: USB pass-thru that provides the same signals as the USB port connected to the DSS2. You can use it just like

a standard USB port to provide USB power or data to headsets.

2. Headphone Output Jack: Use this jack for audio output to a wired headset or the transmitter for a wireless headset.

3. Volume Control: Sets the headphone volume. Press the volume control knob to mute the audio (the Power LED will ash when muted).

4. Digital Input LED : This LED turns on when a digital input signal is detected. When this LED is on, the Analog input on the

rear of the unit is disabled.

5. Dolby Digital Processing LED : The Dolby Digital LED will turn on whenever the digital input detects a Dolby 5.1 channel

encoded signal.

6. Surround Sound LED : When the surround sound is enabled, the LED will turn on.

7. Power LED : When the DSS2 is powered on, this LED will be on solid.

8. Equalizer Button: Press to cycle throught the EQ Presets. (see pg. 11 for the EQ presets)

9. Surround Angles Button: Press to select different HRTF surround angles. (see pg. 10 for the speaker angle presets)

10. Surround On/Off Button: Press to toggle between surround sound virtualization and stereo processing.

11. Aux In (Stereo Line Input): Use this input to connect analog audio sources, such as a PC, TV, Ipod®, MP3 player, etc.

(NOTE: This input will not be processed by the Dolby Digital decoder and is a stereo pass-thru.)

12. Analog In: Use this input to connect analog audio sources, such as a PC, TV, Ipod®, MP3 player, etc. If Surround

Sound is ON, the analog stereo signal will be processed by the surround sound virtualization. If the Surround Sound is

turned OFF, analog stereo signal will be passed through without processing.

(NOTE: If the digital optical cable is connected and a digital audio signal is detected, the analog input will be deactivated. Turn OFF the

digital signal or disconnect the optical cable to activate the analog input.)

13. Digital Input: Connect the digital audio input to the source (i.e. Xbox 360®, PS3™, PC/Mac® optical output) using the

included digital optical cable. When the digital input is active, the Digital IN LED will turn on and the Analog Input will

be disabled.

14. USB Input (USB Power/Mic Pass-thru): Insert the included USB cable into this socket. Insert the other side of the

cable to a free USB port on your Xbox 360, PS3 or PC/Mac. The USB signals on this socket are passed through to the

USB Out connector on the other side of the DSS2.

15. Power Switch: Slide this switch to the left to turn the power off, or slide it to the right to power on the DSS2. Note that

this does not turn off power to the USB Output.

Basic Stereo Mode: Downmixes the audio to stereo and disables all audio effects and button functionality. To enter

Basic Stereo Mode, press and hold Surround ON/OFF + Equalizer + Volume Control Knob while powering on the DSS2.

DSS2 - Front DSS2 - Rear

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Xbox 360®/ PS3™Setup

Console A/V cable or

HDMI Cable

USB Cable

(included)

Optical Cable

(included)

Gaming Console

1. Connect the DSS2 digital optical cable (included) from the digital output on your gaming console to the digital input on the DSS2.

(NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting into the sockets.)

2. Connect the DSS2 USB power cable from the power socket on the rear of the unit to a free USB port on your Xbox 360 or PS3.

3. Slide the DSS2 power switch to the ON position. The Power LED on the DSS2 will turn ON.

4. Insert the audio cable from your wired headset/headphones or a wireless headset’s transmitter to the Headphone Output Jack

on the front of the DSS2.

5. Adjust the Volume Control knob to adjust the overall volume level of the Headset Output.

Conﬁgure Xbox 360 / PS3 System Settings

Current Setting

Dolby Digital

Choose the digital output

type for your system.

This setting only applies

to optical digital and HDMI

audio outputs.

Digital Stereo

Select Back

Digital Output

Dolby Digital 5.1

Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro

XBOX 360

1. In the Xbox 360 System Settings, select:

Settings > Audio > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings

Set the “Digital Output” to “Dolby Digital 5.1”

2. Settings > Preferences > Voice

Set the “Voice/Game Volume” to 10 and set the

“Voice Output” to “Play Through Headset”

Audio Output Settings

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Sets to output audio through multiple connectors

simultaneously. Audio output to connectors that are

not selected in [Audio Output Settings] is downscaled

to 2 Ch.

PS3

1. In the PS3 Settings, select:

Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings >

Optical Digital > Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch

2. Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Multi-Output.

NOTE: Older Xbox 360 models require an Xbox 360 HDMI

Audio Adapter Cable for optical audio output (sold separately).

If your HDTV has a optical AUDIO OUT jack, you can use it to

connect the optical cable to the DSS2 and feed sound from

the gaming console to the DSS2.

Xbox 360

HDMI

Audio

Adapter

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Connecting a Digital Music Player

The DSS2 features an auxiliary input and analog input for connecting digital music players. Both inputs will allow you to connect a

digital music player or other analog source, but with different functionality:

Auxiliary Input

The auxiliary input functions as a stereo pass-thru and bypasses all audio processing so you can have surround sound and EQ

effects on the game audio without affecting the music from the digital music player.

(NOTE: The volume control on the DSS2 does not affect the volume of the auxiliary input. The auxiliary input volume can be adjusted directly from the

digital music player.)

Analog Input

If the surround sound on the DSS2 is turned ON, the analog input signal will be processed by the surround sound virtualization. If

the surround sound is turned OFF on the DSS2, the analog input signal will not be processed by the surround sound, but EQ presets

can still be selected to modify the analog audio signal.

(NOTE: If the digital optical cable is connected and a digital audio signal is detected, the analog input will be deactivated. Turn OFF the digital signal or

disconnect the optical cable to activate the analog input.)

Digital Music

Player

Auxiliary Input

Analog Input

3.5mm cable

(included)

Here’s how the Dolby Digital mode operates:

· When the digital input signal is active, the Digital Input LED

turns on and the analog inputs are turned off.

· If the Surround LED is OFF, Dolby processing is deactivated

and the signal will be heard as stereo.

· If a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected by the digital input, the

front LED turns on and Dolby Digital processes the channels

to create surround sound in the headset. The surround sound must

be turned on to enable the Dolby Digital processing.

The DSS2 uses Dolby Digital surround sound processing technology – the industry-standard format for encoding multi-channel

game audio. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound so you can hear the sound all around you, as if you

were listening to a 5.1 speaker system.

Dolby®Digital Surround Sound

Stereo Sound Field

Sound eld with Dolby® Digital

Surround Sound Processing

Dolby

Digital

LED

Surround

Sound

LED

Digital

Input

LED

All four LEDs will be turned on when

Dolby Surround Sound is active

Connect the MP3 player to the Auxiliary

Input if you want to hear the music along

with the game. Connect the MP3 player to

the Analog Input if you want to process the

music with Virtual Surround Sound.

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Surround Sound Angles

The DSS2 allows you to alter the virtual positioning of the Front and Surround speaker angles for the best surround sound experience.

Press the Surround Angle Button on the front of the DSS2 to cycle through 6 different presets, as illustrated below:

Press to cycle through 6 different

surround sound angles

Surround Sound Angle Presets:

Front Angle; 30 degrees

Rear Angle; 105 degrees

FL 30o

105o

30o

RR RL

45o

120o

45o

120o

FR FL

Front Angle; 45 degrees

Rear Angle; 120 degrees

135o

45o

45oFR FL

Front Angle; 45 degrees

Rear Angle; 135 degrees

60o

FR FL

60o

RR RL

120o120o

Front Angle; 60 degrees

Rear Angle; 120 degrees

135o

60o

FR FL

60o

Front Angle; 60 degrees

Rear Angle; 135 degrees

150o150o

60o

FR FL

60o

Front Angle; 60 degrees

Rear Angle; 150 degrees

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Equalizer (EQ) Presets

The DSS2 features multiple Equalizer presets to enhance your gaming audio experience. Press the Equalizer button on the

front side of the DSS2 to cycle through the EQ presets as illustrated below:

· Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz

· Headphone amplier: Stereo 35mW/ch, THD <1%

· Digital Audio Input: TOSLINK connector compatible with 48kHz Digital Audio Streams

· Maximum Analog Input: 2Vpp (700mV rms)

Technical Speciﬁcations

EQ Presets:

1. Flat

2. Bass Boost

3. Aggressive Bass Boost

4. Treble Boost

5. Aggressive Treble Boost

6. Bass + Treble Boost

7. Aggressive Bass + Treble Boost

8. Mid-Range Boost

9. Aggressive Mid-Range Boost

Press the Equalizer Button to

cycle through the EQ Presets.

Double press the button to turn

off the EQ preset.

NOTE: Your headset may include a separate Bass

Boost feature on the headset or amplier. When the

Bass Boost EQ Preset is turned ON, turning up the

Bass Boost on the headset or amplier may cause

distortion due to excessive boost of low frequencies.

When using the Bass Boost Preset on the DSS2, be

sure to turn down the bass boost on the headset.

The LEDs on the DSS2 will blink in sequence,

starting with the Power LED, indicating the

number of the preset selected.

The LEDs on the DSS2 will

blink in sequence, starting with

the Power LED, indicating the

number of the preset selected.

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Troubleshooting

Xbox 360 Does Not Have Digital Output

Older Xbox 360 models don’t include an digital optical output. If this is the case with your Xbox 360, then you will have to

purchase a cable that includes a digital output jack on the connector. Here are the Xbox 360 cables that support digital output:

• Component A/V cable

• VGA A/V cable

• S-Video A/V cable

• Advanced SCART A/V cable

• HDMI audio adapter cable

• Composite A/V cable with digital output

If you are using HDMI and your Xbox A/V cable does not have a digital output, then you can alternatively connect the DSS2

digital optical cable to a digital audio output on your HDTV (if your HDTV has a digital optical output).

No Audio When Using PS3 or BluRay Player

Ensure the audio settings in the PS3 or BluRay player are congured to play Dolby Digital. The DSS2 is not DTS

compatible. If the DSS2 is connected to a digital source with a DTS signal, then the DSS2 will not receive audio.

No Sound When Using a Digital Connection

Ensure the digital cable is connected properly and receiving a signal. When connected to a console, PC, etc. that is powered

on, carefully check to see if a red light is being emitted from the end of the digital optical cable. Also be sure that the protective

covers have been removed from the ends of the digital optical cable.

No Surround Sound on PC/Mac

Most games will not output Dolby 5.1 unless your computer is running Dolby Digital Live. You will hear enhanced audio stereo

unless Dolby Digital Live is installed.

Analog Input isn’t Working

The DSS2 analog inputs will automatically shut off whenever the digital input is active. To hear the analog input signal, either

disconnect the optical cable from the digital input on the DSS2, shut off the device connected to the optical cable (e.g. Xbox 360)

to disable the digital audio signal, or connect to the AUX input.

Safety Notice

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.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Voyetra Turtle Beach

Manufacturers Address: 150 Clearbrook Rd. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523

Product Name: Ear Force DSS2

Type of Product: Dolby Surround Sound Adapter

Model Number(s): TB300-2200-01

Year of Manufacture: 2011

We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. of Elmsford, New York, declare under our own responsibility that the above-referenced product complies in

accordance with following directives:

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EN 55022: 2006+A1: 2007, Class B

EN 55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003

All test reports have been reviewed and approved with a Positive Opinion from the following Notied Body:

Bay Area Compliance Laboratories,

No.69 Pulong Village, Puxinhu Industry Zone Tangxia, China

Tel: +86-769-8685 8888, Fax: +86-769-8685 8891, Web: baclcorp.com

The technical documentation required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Voyetra Turtle Beach, 150 Clear-

brook Road. Suite 162, Elmsford, New York, 10562.

Authorized Person:

____________________________ Date:________________

Printed Name: Frederick Romano

Title: Executive Vice President

FCC Declaration of Conformity

10/28/11

Product Name: EAR FORCE DSS2

Model Number(s): TB300-2200-01

FCC Rules: FCC Part 15 Subpart B CLASS B

Operating Environment: GENERAL OFFICE AND HOME USE

FCC COMPLIANT STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following 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.

INFORMATION TO USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 television 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:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intention or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that the changes or modications

not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING: Changes or modications made to this equipment not expressly approved by VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH, INC. may void user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

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