User Guide
Table of Contents What’s in the Box Ear Force X12 Headset with In-line Amplifier DSS2 Surround Sound Processor Overview pg 1 Using the Amplifier pg 2 DSS2 Overview pg 3 Setup Xbox 360® Home Theater PC/Mac® Connecting a Digital Music Player pg 5 pg 7 pg 8 pg 9 Dolby® Digital Surround Sound pg 10 Surround Sound Angles pg 11 Equalizer Presets pg 12 Troubleshooting pg 13 Technical Specifications pg 14 Important Safety Information pg 14 System Requirements TURTLEBEACH.
Overview Using the Amplifier The DX12 combines two of Turtle Beach’s hottest video gaming audio products into one deluxe combo package. We took our battle-tested X12 headset and partnered it with the DSS2 surround sound processor that transforms any stereo headset into a full Dolby® Digital surround sound headset. The result is an amazing recreation of the 3D sound cues in the game, which sounds as if you’re listening to real surround sound speakers placed all around you.
DSS2 - Front DSS2 - Rear 1. USB Output: USB pass-thru that provides power to the X12 headset. You can use it just like a standard USB port to provide USB power or data to USB headsets. 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.) 2. Headphone Output Jack: Use this jack for audio output to the X12 headset. 12.
Xbox 360® Setup Xbox 360 Chat Setup 1. Connect the digital optical cable (included) from the digital output on your Xbox 360 to the digital input on the DSS2. (NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting into the sockets.) Chat Volume 2. Connect the DSS2 USB power cable from the power socket on the rear of the DSS2 to a free USB port on your Xbox 360. 3. Slide the DSS2 power switch to the ON position. The Power LED on the DSS2 will turn ON. Xbox 360 Input 4.
Xbox 360® Home Theater Setup PC / Mac® Setup Connect the DX12 to your Xbox 360 as described in the previous section and then use an HDMI cable or red/white RCA plugs on the Xbox 360 A/V cable to send audio to the home theater speakers or TV. Setting up the DX12 as illustrated below lets you hear your Xbox 360 on your home theater speakers without disconnecting the optical cable from the DSS2. To hear the game audio only on the X12 headset, turn down or mute your home theater speakers. 1.
Connecting a Digital Music Player Dolby® Digital Surround Sound 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: The DSS2 uses Dolby Digital 5.1 surround processing technology – the industry-standard format for encoding multi-channel game audio. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.
Surround Sound Angles Equalizer (EQ) Presets 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: The DSS2 features multiple Equalizer presets to enhance your gaming audio experience.
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.
EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Manufacturers Address: Product Name: Type of Product: Model Number(s): Year of Manufacture: FCC Declaration of Conformity Voyetra Turtle Beach 150 Clearbrook Rd. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X12 Wired Headset TB300-2255-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Manufacturers Address: Product Name: Type of Product: Model Number(s): Year of Manufacture: FCC Declaration of Conformity Voyetra Turtle Beach 150 Clearbrook Rd. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force DSS2 Dolby Surround Sound Adapter TB300-2200-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
Limited Warranty for Turtle Beach Products Limited 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.
Federal Communications Commission Interference 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 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.
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