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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 field 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.

Summary of Contents for Ear Force DSS2

Page 1: ...User Guide...

Page 2: ...2 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 o...

Page 3: ...e 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 d...

Page 4: ...essed 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 s...

Page 5: ...ut 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 WMAPro XBOX 360 1 In the...

Page 6: ...7 8 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 7: ...t 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 acti...

Page 8: ...of the DSS2 to cycle through the EQ presets as illustrated below Game audio frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 120dB SPL 1kHz Headphone amplifier Stereo 35mW ch THD 1 Digital Audio Input TOSLINK connector...

Page 9: ...oved 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...

Page 10: ...rmful 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 com...

Page 11: ...air 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...

Page 12: ...t on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved...

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