Turtle Beach XP500
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1. TURTLE BEACH EAR FORCE XPSOO USER GUIDE T LJ RT L E EAR FORCE R E AG H About the Ear Force XP500 pg 1 Sc XP500 Headset Overview pg 3 i la Whats In the Box XP500 Transmitter Overview pg Using the Transmitter pg 9 Pairing the Headset and Transmitter pg 11 Setup Transmitter Setup Xbox 360 slim PS3 pg 12 Transmitter Setup Xbox 360 original pg 12 Xbox LIVE Chat Setup amp Xbox 360 Settings pg 14 PS3 Chat Setup amp PS3 Settings pg 16 PC Mac Setup pg 17 XP500 Headset with XBA Removable Microphone Bluetooth Adapter 2 AA Batteries Home Theater Setup pg 19 Dolby Processing pg 20 Digital Signal Processing pg 21 Presets pg 23 Bluetooth Pairing a Bluetooth enabled Device pg 25 obi Dual Pairing pg 25 TURTLE BEACH Making Phone Calls pg 26 Receiving Calls pg 26 XP500 Wireless Digital one Technical Specifications pg 27 RF Transmitter USB Power Cable Digital Optical Cable Reference Card Turtle Beach Sticker Troubleshooting and Support pg 28 Important Safety Information pg 30 Download the XP500 software and additional presets at WWW TurtleBeach com You watch XPS00 training videos at product support and warranty information Tube www youtube com TurtleBeachVideos www TurtleBeach com support About the Ear Force XP500 The Ear Force XP500 is the most technologically advanced headset ever designed for Xbox 360 and PS3 gaming To get th2. Xbox 360 Original headset and transmitter are communicating the top LED on the front panel of the transmitter will be on solid If this LED is instead slowly pulsing it means the transmitter can t communicate with the headset This could happen if the headset is turned off or out of range If the LED is slowly pulsing when the headset is on and within range then they might need to be paired as described below 1 Connect the Digital Optical Cable Connect the Digital Optical Cable NOTE Remove the protective caps from each Requires Xbox 360 Audio Adapter sold separately end of the optical cable before inserting it into NOTE Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable the sockets before inserting it into the sockets Step 1 2 Connect the Transmitter Power 2 Connect the Transmitter Power Make sure the headset is off by pressing the Power button until the LED turns solid and then release it when the LED turns off Step 2 Then press and hold the headset power button until the LED turns solid and release when the LED begins to flash rapidly A voice prompt will announce pairing headset J10SNO9 Step 3 Press and hold the transmitter Bypass button for 5 DIGITAL OUT seconds until the topmost LED on the transmitter turns off then release the button The transmitter LED will then flash rapidly and a voice prompt will announce headest paired 10SN09 LINE I
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4. 50mm speakers are encased in acoustically tuned ear cups with soft fabric cushions and deliver extended bass with extraordinary dynamic range for optimum audio performance XP500 Headset Left Ear Cup Controls 1 Main Power Button with LED Powering ON Press and hold until the headset announces Powering On Powering OFF Press and hold until the headset announces Powering Off Automatic Power OFF If the headset doesn t detect any audio for more than 5 minutes it will automatically shut down to conserve battery power Wireless Wired Mode Press the Power Button twice quickly to switch between wireless and wired modes The headset will announce the selected mode See Presets on pg 21 for further details Power Button LED Indicator Flashes once per second when paired to the Transmitter and flashes twice per second when not paired See Pairing the Headset and Transmitter on pg 11 for further details Pairing Mode Initiates pairing mode between the headset and transmitter From a powered down state press and hold the power button for 6 seconds The LED will begin to flash rapidly 2 Removable Microphone with Adjustable Boom The microphone can be removed from the headset when chat is not required by detaching it from the boom See Setup on pg 13 for further details 3 Game Volume Control Turn to adjust game volume level 4 Presets Button Press to select one of eight 8 alternate game audio prese
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6. RMA number will be refused by VTB or its representatives and returned to sender at the sender s expense In the event of a defect Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and VTB s sole liability is expressly limited to the correction of the defect by adjustment repair or replacement of the Product at VTB s sole option and expense VTB owns all Products it has replaced and all parts removed from repaired Products VTB uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products If VTB repairs or replaces a product the original Warranty Period is not extended however VTB war rants that repaired or replacement parts will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of repair 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 damage caused by shipping improper storage accident problems with electrical power abuse misuse neglect ordinary wear acts of God e g flood failure to follow directions improper maintenance use not in accordance with product instructions unauthorized modification or service of the Product or damage resulting from the use of the Product with hardware software or other products not provided by or specifically recommended by VTB THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
7. after you re start your PS3 please repeat the pairing process e If the XP500 appears on the PS3 Audio Device menu but is not selectable then it is not connected it should connect automatically when the Audio Device menu is selected Make sure the headset is charged and powered on then select the Connect Bluetooth tab on the screen If this doesn t correct the issue please repeat the pairing process e f there are other active Bluetooth devices nearby power them off to see if this has any effect on the XP500 s performance e Also try updating your PS3 s system software with the latest version This can be done in the System Settings menu Voice Chat Drops e Most in game voice chat drops are simply caused by network performance or lag Usually they subside after a few moments so please be patient In extreme cases you may have to leave a game and return to reset the chat function e f you use a wireless internet connection low signal strength from your modem router can make the voice chat malfunction A wired connection from your modem router to your console is recommended for best results e f there are other active Bluetooth devices nearby power them off to see if this has any effect on the XP500 s performance 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 i
8. or instruction manual for an intention or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that the changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARNING Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH INC may void user s authority to operate this equipment Product Name Ear Force XBA Model Number s TBS 2275 01 FCC Rules FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B 2009 FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart C 2008 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 3 This device may not cause harmful interference and 4 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
9. theater speakers without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter The XP500 transmitter s analog inputs connected to the TV will automatically shut off whenever your console Is active as indicated by the digital input LED on the transmitter front panel When your console is turned off the transmitter analog inputs will automatically turn on so you can listen to the TV with the XP500 headset without having to disconnect cables Connecting the XP500 transmitter digital output to your home theater system will pass your console s game audio from the transmitter s digital input to the home theater A V receiver digital input so you can hear the game audio on your XP500 headset and your surround sound speakers at the same time To hear the game audio only on the XP500 headset turn down or mute your speakers Additional Digital Optical Cable Digital Optical Cable sold separately included Home Theater Transmitter Digital In Digital Out ic om a Tb o U Transmitter Analog Input SC TV Analog Output USB Power Cable sold separately included Stereo RCA Cable Dolby Processing The XP500 uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone surround processing technologies the industry standard formats for encoding multi channel game audio Dolby Headphone processing re
10. will sound when the mic is muted When using the XBA Bluetooth Adapter the mic can also be muted by pressing the button on the puck When using the optional Talkback cable the mic can be muted directly from the switch on the Talkback cable or by pressing the mic mute button on the headset Bluetooth LED Indicator Indicates when Bluetooth is active or in pairing mode see the Bluetooth section on pg 23 for further details Bluetooth Multi function Button Powers on the Bluetooth and performs several other functions described in the Bluetooth section pg 23 NOTE The Bluetooth feature is normally powered off to conserve battery power and may need to be powered on when first using the headset Bluetooth Volume Control Press or to adjust Bluetooth volume level A tone will sound each time the volume level changes Swivel Ear Cups The ear cups may be turned 90 degrees to rest conveniently around your neck Battery Compartment Cover Slide down to access the battery compartment The headset is powered by 2 AA batteries included which should provide up to 15 hours of use depending on headset settings Bluetooth game audio etc Rechargeable NiMH batteries may also be used The head set will announce when battery power is low XP500 Transmitter Front View TURTLE BEAGH DIGITAL Rear View LINE IN VOLUME 1 Since presets are governed by the XP500 headset the presets do not appl
11. you want to call You can exit the voice recogni tion state at any time by pressing the MFB for 3 seconds 2 Using mobile phone keys to make a call Dial the number on the mobile phone as normal Once the call has been placed the sound will automatically be transmitted to the XP500 3 Redial Double click BT MFB button You will hear two tones and the last number called will be dialed 4 Muting the microphone During a call the XP500 microphone muting can be toggled by Pressing the MIC MUTE button You will hear one tone indicating that the mic mute Is active While the mic is muted a beep will be heard every 30 seconds to let you know that mic mute is still activated NOTE Some mobile phones may not have a redial or voice recognition function If a phone does not have a redial function then a double click of the MFB will initiate the voice recognition state instead If a phone does not have either function then a double click or 3 second press of the MFB will have no effect Receiving Calls When the XP500 Bluetooth is powered on and there is an incoming call you will hear a musical chime You have three options when an incoming call is received 1 Answer call Press the BT MFB once to accept the call Press it again to end a call A tone is heard in the earpiece each time you answer or end a call 2 Reject call Press and hold the BT MFB for 3 seconds until you hear a beep The call is sent directly to your voicemail 3 D
12. N VOLUME DC 5V After a few seconds the topmost transmitter LED should be on solid and the headset LED should be flashing about once per second indicating that the units are paired JC m 10SN09 10SN09 Interference from Two Headsets Only one headset can be paired with the transmitter If you pair two headsets with the same transmitter they ll interfere with each other as they compete for the transmitter RF signal This will cause one headset to shut off So don t try to pair two headsets with the same transmitter Xbox 360 HDMI Audio Adapter cable required sold separately If your HDTV has an optical AUDIO OUT jack you can use it to connect the optical cable to the transmitter Xbox 360 Wireless Chat Setup Connecting the XBA Bluetooth Chat Adapter 1 Place the headset in Wireless Chat Mode by quickly pressing the Power button twice The headset will announce which mode Right Ear Cup It s in To remove the battery cover slide downward 3 Insert the Headset Batteries 2 Power on the Xbox 360 controller and plug the XBA into the NOTE Be sure to insert batteries as shown controller headset jack 3 With the XBA powered off press and hold the button on the XBA for 4 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode The LED will begin to blink rapidly 4 With the XP500 powered on press and hold the BT MFB button on the right ear cup for about 5 seconds to power on the B
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14. akes you feel as if you re right in the middle of the action It also helps you react quicker by hearing exactly where the sound cues in the game are coming from Digital Signal Processing DSP The headset uses digital signal processing to customize the game chat and microphone audio signals to improve performance in specific gaming situations These settings are stored as presets that can be easily called up to change the characteristics of the game sound voices from other players and even your own voice For example you can use the XP500 to accentuate sounds like footsteps or enemies reloading that might otherwise be difficult to hear with normal game audio Programmable Presets The integrated USB port lets you connect your XP500 to a PC Go to TurtleBeach com and download new presets program your own custom presets and update your headset with new features and more That means you can customize your XP500 and turn it into your own secret weapon that s unlike anyone else s headset Intuitive Voice prompts The XP500 incorporates intuitive voice prompts that announce critical headset status Press the preset button and you ll hear the number When the batteries need to be replaced it tells you in advance When powering on or off you ll hear an announcement Engineered for High Quality Sound The XP500 headset is designed to deliver high quality audio that makes it ideal for gaming movies and digital music playback The high fidelity
15. creates multi channel surround sound using the XP500 headset as if you were listening with multiple speakers all around you DA Q Sound field with Dolby Headphone oy Surround Sound Processing DE 2iie Stereo Sound Field The XP500 Transmitter supports three types of digital source material and analog stereo When the Dolby Bypass button is ON Dolby pro cessing is deactivated so you can hear the unprocessed input signal in stereo Here s how the signal processing modes operate When the digital input signal is active the front panel Digital Input LED turns on and the analog inputs are turned off If the Dolby Bypass LED is ON Dolby processing is deactivated and the signal will be heard as stereo If the digital input source is a Dolby Digital signal the front DO D LED turns on and Dolby Headphone processes the channels to create surround sound in the headset If the digital input source is a Dolby Pro Logic IIx signal both Dolby LEDs will turn on and Dolby Headphone processes creates Pro Logic IIx surround sound in the headset If the digital input source is stereo the DOPL IIx LED turns ON and the signal is processed by Dolby DOPL IIx and Dolby Head phone to create and expanded stereo sound in the headset If the digital input source is not active or disconnected the analog stereo signal will be active If there is an analog stereo input and the Dolby Bypass LED is ON there will be no Dolby processing and the s
16. e 2 If you have never used a Bluetooth device or have deleted any palling moge Yes to start scanning If any other Bluetooth devices have 1 In the Xbox 360 System Settings select 4 When the PS3 is finished scanning it will prompt you to select the Bluetooth device Select TURTLE BEACH XP500 from the list cachet ired with le th il i 5 Enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK A voice prompt in 2 In the Xbox 360 System Settings select ees 7 A ne _ 1 ae Senne the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is now paired with your Settings gt Audio gt Accessory Settings gt Audio Device Settings Settings gt Preferences gt Voice RU SVAN ae Greve Siete men ern eats Bein PS3 Set the Digital Output to Dolby Digital 5 1 Set the Voice Game Volume to 10 and set the Voice Output to Play Through Headset Configure PS3 System Settings Digital Output EINE L Current Setting Digital Stereo Dolby Digital Dolby Digtal ai Choose the digital output type for your system 1 Place the XP500 in Wireless Chat Mode mode by quickly pressing the power button twice 5 Audio Device Settings Microphone Dolby Digital 5 1 with WMA Pro This setting only applies to optical digital and HDMI audio outputs 2 Inthe PS3 Menu select Settings gt Sound Settings gt Audio Output Settings gt A Optical Digital gt Dolby Digital 5 1 la ii Diam gi mmr Input De
17. e most from your XP500 please take a few minutes to review this introduction Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth The Ear Force XP500 headset provides wireless CD quality game sound via digital RF radio frequency that communicates with the XP500 transmitter In addition the XP500 incorporates Bluetooth technology which is used for communicating on Xbox LIVE and on PlayStation Network PSN The Bluetooth can also be paired to your mobile phone and digital music player This means you can use your XP500 to listen to your favorite music and accept phone calls all while totally immersed in the action of the game XBOX 360 Mobile Phone via Bluetooth I Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF Game sound via digital optical cable Stream Music F via Bluetooth q Xbox LIVE chat via XBA Bluetooth adapter wired TRANSMITTER wireless Only 2 Bluetooth devices total can be connected to the headset at a time PS3 PSN Chat via Bluetooth RF Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF Game sound via digital optical cable Stream Music via Bluetooth e A wired wireless TRANSMITTER Dolby Surround Sound The XP500 transmitter processes Dolby Digital surround sound from your Xbox 360 or PS3 and sends it to the headset via digital RF The result is an immersive sound environment that m
18. e power button twice quickly will switch between wireless and wired modes and the headset announces which mode is active Main Preset Button to jump between Main and the PRESET 8 Selected Preset PRESET 1 gt 5 rr 1J MAIN PRESET mm Press the j N Press the Preset Button to switch between the 8 alternate presets A Double click the Power Button to switch between wireless and wired Preset Modes Main and Alternate Presets The 9 presets are grouped as one 1 Main preset and eight 8 Alternate presets The main preset is flat meaning that it does not process the sound while the Alternate presets are optimized for specific game conditions Each Alternate preset has different settings to modify the game chat and microphone sounds so as you toggle through them you ll hear the sound change as it s processed by the preset Using Presets Pressing the Main button on the right ear cup toggles between the Main and Alternate presets For best results start with the Main preset and then toggle to an Alternate preset that s optimized for the game situation you re in When the situation has passed you can switch back to the Main preset For example if you want to focus in on the sound of enemy footsteps toggle to one of the Alternate presets that s optimized for footsteps then toggle back to the Main preset when you re done Customizing Presets The 18 default presets can be rep
19. g this period and not a refund This limited warranty extends only to the Purchaser and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser This limited war ranty is applicable only in the country or territory where the Product was purchased from an authorized VTB retailer and does not apply to a Product that has been purchased as used or refurbished except refurbished by VTB or was included as part of a non VTB product WARRANTY SERVICE In the USA and CANADA Warranty Service is provided by our TURTLE BEACH OFFICEs and in all other Countries it is provided by our local International Distributors VTB does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the Product and is under no obligation to support the Product for all com puter operating systems or future versions of such operating systems If a defect should occur during the Warranty Period Purchaser must contact VTB to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Purchaser will be responsible for shipping costs incurred in returning the defective Product to an authorized VTB service center or to the repair facility located at VIB s corporate headquarters A copy of the dated proof of purchase and a description of the problem must be included with the defective Product VTB will not be responsible for other products or accessories included with the defective Product sent to VTB The RMA number must be clearly indicated on the outside of the package Packages without an
20. he harmonized standards ESTI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 ESTI EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 ESTI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 ESTI EN 300 440 2 V1 3 1 2009 03 EN 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 3 2006 EN 55022 2006 Radio Frequency Spectrum Usage Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive comprising the harmonized standards ESTI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 ESTI EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 ESTI EN 300 440 2 V1 2 1 2008 05 All test reports have been reviewed and approved with a Positive Opinion from the following Notified Body Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp Shenzhen 6 F the 3rd Phase of WanLi Industrial Building ShiHua Road FuTian Free Trade Zone Shenzhen Guangdong China Tel 86 755 33320018 Fax 86 755 33320008 Web baclcorp com and QuieTek Technology Suzhou Co Ltd No 99 Hongye Road Suzhou Industrial Park Loufeng Hi Tech Development Zone Suzhou China Tel 86 512 62515088 Fax 86 512 62515098 Web quietek com and Shenzhen EBO Technology Co Ltd No 710 Yihua Building Futian District Shenzhen China 518040 Tel 86 755 29451282 Fax 86 755 83709189 Web ebotek cn The technical documentation required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Voyetra Turtle Beach 150 Clearbrook Road Suite 162 Elmsford New York 10562 Authorized Person Date Printed Name Frederick Romano Title Executive Vice President 7 13 11 EC Declaration of Conformity co
21. iece will indicate that the XP500 is in pairing mode 2 Enable the Bluetooth on your PC or Mac to discover the XP500 If your PC or Mac does not include a digital optical output then you will need to purchase an Optical S PDIF Adapter Turtle Windows Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Bluetooth Devices gt click Add and then follow the instructions Beach offers the Audio Advantage Micro II which is available on our website Mac OS System Preferences gt Bluetooth gt click the Set up New Device and then follow the instructions N Most games an aera 5 1 unless your computer is running Dolby Digital Live You will hear enhanced stereo audio After pairing successfully to your computer the XP500 will announce Bluetooth Paired in the headset The XP500 will automati anges Dolny Digita kive is inexelien cally pair itself to your computer each time it s powered on so you will only need to complete the pairing process during initial setup 3 Requires a PC or Mac with built in Bluetooth or a USB Bluetooth Adapter 4 In this configuration you will only hear enhanced stereo audio To hear surround sound you need to use the digital optical cable as shown in the first diagram and have Dolby Digital Live installed Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you listen to your console or TV with the XP500 headset You can also hear your console on your home
22. iece will indicate that the XP500 is in pairing mode 2 On your Bluetooth enabled device activate the Bluetooth mode and search for Bluetooth devices as described in its user manual 3 When your device is finished scanning select TURTLE BEACH XP500 from the list and follow the prompts to connect 4 Enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is now paired with your device Dual Pairing The XP500 can be simultaneously paired to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices at once For example you can pair the XP500 to Xbox LIVE chat and your mobile phone at the same time If your mobile phone is also a digital music player like many smart phones you can stream music to your headset as well The XP500 will automatically remember the last 2 paired devices upon powering on NOTE Only one Bluetooth device can be active on the headset at a time For example if you are making a call with the headset while on Xbox LIVE chat the chat will be deactivated until the call is over Making Calls Once the XP500 is successfully paired with your mobile phone you can use It to make and receive calls The XP500 can be used with voice dialing if your phone supports this function 1 Using voice dialing Press and hold the BT MFB 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
23. ignal will be heard as stereo If the is an analog stereo input and the Dolby Bypass LED is OFF the DOPL IIx LED turns ON and the analog stereo signal is processed by Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Headphone to create an expanded stereo sound in the headset Digital Signal Processing The XP500 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor DSP to independently modify game chat and microphone audio The DSP set tings are saved as presets which are described in the next section Connecting the XP500 headset to a PC with the included USB cable lets you create custom presets or replace the presets with different ones downloaded from our website For more information on custom presets please visit the customize section at www TurtleBeach com NOISE GATE AMRNI MULTBANDEO CHAT SOUND gt MIC SOUND gt MIC MONITOR The DSP provides a wide variety of audio enhancements including Noise Gates Separate noise gates on the game chat and microphone audio channels cut out background noise that s below a threshold point so rather than hearing static or other distracting sounds you ll hear total silence when there s nothing going on Sonic Lens The game sound can be processed by band limited dynamic range compression that focuses on specific types of sounds inthe game e g footsteps the loading of a gun etc so you can hear them better and react faster Sound Field Expander The game sound field can be ad
24. ined 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure Warning Headset The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ ment The equipment must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Transmitter Box This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance CANADA INDUSTRY CANADA IC NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditio
25. justed from narrow to wide bringing out background sounds that might be difficult to hear Ear Guard After the game chat and mic audio is mixed together they re processed by Ear Guard which limits the maximum sound level before it reaches your ears reducing ear fatigue during long gaming sessions Blast Limiter The maximum sound level can be limited over a wide range so you can turn up the volume of softer sounds without blasting your ears when louder sounds occur Chat Boost Automatically boosts the level of Xbox LIVE or PSN chat signals as the game volume increases so you can always hear your teammates regardless of game volume Voice Morphing Change the pitch of your voice from the deep lows to shrill highs disguising yourself to other online players Microphone ALC An Automatic Level Control on the microphone channel helps prevent overload when you shout into the mic Microphone Monitoring Hear your voice as you speak into the mic so you won t have to shout Multi Band Equalizers The game chat and mic audio can be individually adjusted for optimum tone settings e g bass boost cut treble boost cut midrange boost cut Intuitive Voice Prompts A real voice announces headset status such as Low Battery Preset etc The XP500 has a total of 18 presets that are grouped in two sets of 9 The first set is optimized for wireless chat mode and the second set of is optimized for wired chat mode Pressing th
26. laced with custom presets by downloading new ones from www TurtleBeach com customize You can also create your own custom presets by downloading the XP500 preset editing software from our website Advanced Customization Want to know everything about preset customization and XP500 programmability A comprehensive user guide is available for download at www TurtleBeach com customize Connectthe USB port on the left ear cup to the USB port on your PC using the included USB adapter cable MINI USB GD He Ip an The XP500 incorporates Bluetooth technology that lets you communicate with Xbox LIVE and PSN chat answer calls on your mobile phone and listen to stereo music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player So for example you can answer a phone call or listen to your favorite songs while gaming If you re not using any of these Bluetooth features you should turn off the Bluetooth radio to conserve battery power Pairing the Bluetooth for Xbox LIVE or PSN Chat See Xbox 360 Chat Setup on page 14 See PS3 Bluetooth Chat Setup on page 16 Pairing a Bluetooth Enabled Device mobile phone digital music player The XP500 Bluetooth must be powered off before you start 1 On the XP500 press and hold the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the button A voice prompt in the earp
27. luetooth If this the first time you ve powered on the headset the Bluetooth will automatically be in pairing mode A Sert ANG MIC SABT If its not the first time the headset has been powered on make sure the Bluetooth is powered off and press and hold the BT MFB 5 Turn on the headset by pressing and button for about 5 seconds until you hear Pairing Bluetooth in the headset holding the power button until it turns After a few seconds the XBA and the XP500 will be paired and the headset will announce Bluetooth Paired The XBA will solid then release automatically pair itself to the headset each time it s powered on so you will only need to complete the pairing process during initial setup l l l XBA Functions Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the jack are facing your mouth panenon puree oa Power ON Single 1 blink sec Power OFF Hold 3 secs OFF Mic MUTE Double Solid ON Mic UNMUTE Double 1 blink sec Pairing Mode Hold 4 secs 6 Turn on the Transmitter by pressing the power button 2 blinks sec ooo 1 blink sec The XBA adapter is not compatible with the Xbox 360 chat pad and may not be compatible with third party controllers Xbox 360 Wired Chat Setup optional PS3 Chat Setup In cases where the XBA Bluetooth Chat Adapter cannot be used When using the XP500 with a PS3 the Bluetooth is used for PSN chat Follow these i
28. n t Manufacturer Manufacturers Address Product Name Type of Product Model Number s Year of Manufacture Voyetra Turtle Beach 150 Clearbrook Rd Suite 162 Elmsford NY 10523 Ear Force XBA Bluetooth Dongle TBS 2275 01 2011 We Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc of Elmsford New York declare under our own responsibility that the above referenced product complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R amp TTE1999 5 EC Directive and standards Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE Directive comprising the harmonized standards ESTI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 ESTI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 3 2006 EN 55022 2006 All test reports have been reviewed and approved with a Positive Opinion from the following Notified Body SGS Taiwan Limited No 134 Wu Kung Road Wuku Industrial Zone Taipei County Taiwan 248 Tel 886 2 2299 3279 Fax 886 2 2298 2698 The technical documentation required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Voyetra Turtle Beach 150 Clearbrook Road Suite 162 Elmsford New York 10562 Authorized Person Printed Name Frederick Romano Title Executive Vice President 7 At L Date 7 13 11 FCC Declaration of Conformity Product Name Ear Force XP500 Model Number s TBS 2190 01 FCC Rules FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B 2009 CLASS B FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpar
29. ne wireless headset so two wireless headsets cannot be used with the same transmitter sight is not required When you re out of range you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal For best perfor The headphone jack on the front of the transmitter can be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround mance place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by objects that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna Sound game sound being transmitted to the wireless headset The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset Avoid placing it on a metal surface such as the top of a home theater A V receiver and does not affect the volume of the wireless headset oer KY When the transmitter and headset are communicating the top LED on the front of the transmitter will be on If this LED is slowly pulsing it means the transmitter can t communicate with the headset This could happen if the headset is turned off out of range or needs to be paired PO NE Optimum range within 20 ft Since presets are governed by the XP500 headset the presets do not apply to a second wired headset The headset and transmitter in this package are paired which means they re synchronized to ensure they work together When the Xbox 360 Slim PS3
30. ng 2Vpp 700mV rms Input sensitivity may be adjusted to accept higher level signals by lowering the volume control Dimensions Height 8 875 in 22 5 cm width 4 375 in 11 1 cm depth 4 375 in 11 1cm Weight 8 4 0z 240g Troubleshooting Tips No sound e Check that the transmitter and headset volume controls are both turned up e Check that the transmitter power and optical cables are properly connected e Check that the headset is powered on The LED on the left ear cup should be flashing e Check if the top LED on the front of the transmitter is on solid If the LED is slowly pulsing it indicates that the transmitter isn t communicating with the headset If the headset is on solid and the transmitter LED is slowly pulsing then the headset and transmitter need to be paired as described in the section Pairing the XP500 Headset and Transmitter Audio Drops Popping or Clicking Sounds Audio dropouts popping or clicking sounds on the headset are caused by poor reception This can occur when e The headset and transmitter are out of range For best performance stand within 20 feet from the transmitter e There s a wall or other large object between the headset and transmitter e The transmitter is in a bad location that is interfering with the antenna e A wireless base station or wireless LAN are causing a lot of RF activity that s blocking the RF signal from the transmitter Sound Too Low when using the Analog In
31. ns 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Radio Frequency RF Exposure Information Headset The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada IC radio frequency exposure limits The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under portable exposure conditions antennas are less than 20 cm of a person s body Transmitter The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada IC radio frequency exposure limits The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions antennas are greater than 20cm from a person s body This device has been certified for use in Canada Status of the listing in the Industry Canada s REL Radio Equipment List can be found at the following web address http www ic gc ca app sitt reltel srch nwRdSrch do lang eng Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web address http Awww ic gc ca eic site smt gst nsf eng sf08792 html
32. nstructions to pair the Bluetooth such as with third party controllers and the Xbox Chat Pad and A optional talkback cable is available for a wired chat connection 0 MH 12 14 12 15 PM 5 between the headset and controller B Manage Bluetooth Devices eels 0 1 With the headset powered on place the XP500 in Wired Mode i Ks Q There are no Bluetooth devices registered by quickly pressing the power button twice The headset will C D lt Manage Bluetooth Devices Do you want to register a device p pe N Register to manage Bluetooth devices such as announce which mode it S InN headsets keyboards and mouse devices n Sn es No 2 Insert the right angle plug into the headphone jack on the g Xbox 360 controller 3 Insert straight plug into the controller jack on the left ear cup el Sp of the headset 1 With the XP500 Bluetooth powered OFF go in the PS3 Menu and 3 On the XP500 press and hold the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the select Settings gt Accessory Settings gt Manage Bluetooth flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the button Devices The Xbox 360 Talkback Cable is required for this setup and is sold separately at www TurtleBeach com profiles from other devices previously used with your console A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is in Configure Xbox 360 Settings the PS3 prompt will ask if you wish to register a device Choos
33. o nothing The incoming call chime will sound until your phone sends the caller to voicemail XP500 Headset Technical Specifications 50mm diameter speakers Game audio frequency response 20Hz 20kHz gt 120dB SPL 1kHz Condenser microphone frequency response 50Hz 15kHz Game audio digital 2 4GHz RF wireless reception Bluetooth radio with dual pairing mode and A2DP compatibility Headphone amplifier Stereo 27mW ch THD lt 1 Digital Signal Processor for independently controlled chat game and mic signals USB port for programming the DSP via a Windows XP Vista 7 computer Operates on 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries Automatic shut down after approx 5 minutes of carrier loss or silence to conserve battery power Battery booster circuit extends battery life for up to 15 hours Weight 39 oz 1 1Kg XP500 Transmitter Technical Specifications Digital 2 4GHz RF wireless transmission with up to 30 foot range Stereo headphone output with volume control for external wired headphones Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz Optical TOSLINK digital audio input compatible with 48kHz digital audio stream Optical TOSLINK digital audio output pass through of digital input stream Stereo RCA inputs for processing digital music player TV and other analog sources 150MIPS Digital Signal Processor for Dolby processing Maximum analog input level with volume control on maximum setti
34. puts If you re listening to the analog inputs on the transmitter and the sound is too low even with the headset volume turned up all the way turn up the volume on the transmitter or on the audio source Note that the transmitter volume control has no affect on the digital input Audio Distortion when using the Analog Inputs If the sound is distorted when using the transmitter analog input it may be that the audio source IS overloading the transmitter Try turning down the volume on the transmitter to reduce the input sensitivity then turn up the headset volume to a comfortable level Note that the transmitter volume control has no effect on the digital input Analog Input isn t working The transmitter 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 transmitter or shut off the device connected to the optical cable e g XBOX 360 to disable the digital audio signal Properly Positioning the Headset Don t wear the headset with the headband behind your head The headband must be positioned on top of your head to optimize the surround sound effect Troubleshooting Tips con t Safety Notice PS3 Pairing Issues e f the PS3 cannot locate your XP500 make sure that it is in pairing mode before you starting scanning as indicated by the flashing red blue LED e f the XP500 is missing from the device menu list
35. r l utilisation au Canada Pour consulter l entr e corre spondant a l appareil dans la liste d quipement radio REL Radio Equipment List d Industry Canada rendez vous sur http www ic gc ca app sitt reltel srch nwRdSrch do lang eng Pour des informations suppl mentaires concernant l exposition aux RF au Canada rendez vous sur http www ic gc ca eic site smt gst nsf eng sf08792 html This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC Frequency Range 2 404 2 476GHz Grantee Code Reg Number XGB GC229855 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc FCC ID XGB TB2180 IC 3879A 2180 Model TB300 2190 01 FCC ID XGB TB2171 IC 3879A 2171 Model TB300 2181 01 FCC ID XGB TB2275 IC 3879A 2275 Model TB300 2275 01 ZFE CE Oo Copyright 2012 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc VTB Inc All rights reserved No part of this package may be reproduced without permission Turtle Beach the Turtle Beach Logo Voyetra Ear Force and Engineered For Gaming are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB Inc XBOX XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are properties of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged TURTLE BEACH For more products accessories and general product information please visit TurtleBeach com lt For warranty information and product support please visit TurtleBeach com support TB521 2190 01 ENGINEERED
36. s following the purchase of the Product EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty shall not apply and VTB has no liability under this Limited Warranty if the Turtle Beach Product e is used for commercial purposes such as LAN Centers including rental or lease e is modified or tampered with e 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 e serial number is defaced altered or removed e is not used in accordance with the documentation and use instructions or e is repaired modified or altered by other than authorized repair centers e product is no longer available because it was discarded 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 reason able 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 determ
37. ss headset The volume control does not affect the wireless headset Digital Input Provides digital audio input from the Xbox 360 or PS3 via the included digital optical cable Digital Output Provides digital audio output via an additional digital optical cable not included to connect the XP500 transmitter to your TV home theater This allows you to hear your Xbox 360 or PS3 audio on the headset and TV home theater speakers at the same time Line In stereo analog inputs Use these inputs to connect analog audio sources TV MP3 player etc If the Dolby Bypass is OFF the analog stereo signal will be processed by the Dolby Prologic IIx decoder producing an expanded stereo effect Line In Volume Control Sets the volume of the analog inputs This control has no effect on the digital signal level Typically this should be set to maximum and the headset volume used to adjust the listening level If the sound distorts turn down the Line In Volume to prevent overloading the analog inputs Power Socket Insert the included USB power cable into this socket Insert the other end into a free USB port on your console Power Switch Press to turn the transmitter on or off Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range Using Wired Headphones The transmitter sends game audio from your Xbox 360 or PS3 to the headset via digital radio frequency RF signal so a direct line of The transmitter can only communicate with o
38. t C 2008 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
39. t 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 e Before placing a headset on your ears turn the volume down completely then slowly increase it to a comfortable level e Turn down the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you e Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings EL Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Manufacturers Address Product Name Type of Product Model Number s Year of Manufacture Voyetra Turtle Beach 100 Summit Lake Drive Suite 100 Valhalla NY 10595 Ear Force XP500 Wireless Headset TBS 2190 01 2011 We Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc of Elmsford New York declare under our own responsibility that the above referenced product complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R amp TTE1999 5 EC Directive and standards Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE Directive comprising the harmonized standards IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 EN 50332 2 2003 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE Directive comprising t
40. 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 5 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 6 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 7 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 8 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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARNING Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by VOYETRA TURTLE BEACH INC may void user s authority to operate this equipment 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 The Warranty refers to the repair replacement of a defective product durin
41. ts See Presets on pg 21 for further details 5 Xbox 360 Controller Jack for optional wired chat setup 6 Insert the straight connector on the Xbox 360 Talkback Cable sold separately into this jack when using the XP500 with an Xbox 360 for 3 wired chat 6 USB Input USB een ae Allows for headset programming by connecting to a USB port on a PC with the included USB cable See the Presets on pg 21 for further details im i C H Tot TAH HH 1 HHHH HOHH co 1 HHH 9 4 XP500 Headset Right Ear Cup Controls AIN BTVOL BT MFB MIC MUTE M o o o l REGEEY EERE HH Horr ANNA TU TL H HHH TTT SHE H mi 1 8 11 T 9 Be sure to insert batteries as shown y Main Main Preset Button Press to toggle between the selected alternate preset and the main default preset See Presets on pg 21 for further details Mic Mute Button Press to toggle between muting and unmuting the microphone A high tone will sound when the mic is unmuted and a low tone
42. vice TURTLE BEACH XP500 Play Thnnigh Speakers 3 In the PS3 Menu select Settings gt Accessory Settings gt Audio Device Set oi o E tings gt set the Input and Output to TURTLE BEACH XP500 Play Thrcangh Bath Q select Back X Enter PC Mac Setup The XP500 can be setup for PC gaming Windows or Mac in 2 different ways depending on your system specifications In PC Mac with Analog Audio Output and Bluetooth order to hear surround sound your computer must have a digital optical connection and Dolby Digital Live installed For wireless chat functionality your computer must have Bluetooth built in or you must purchase a separate USB Bluetooth adapter PC Mac with Digital optical Audio Output and B uetooth gt RCA Stereo Audio Splitter Cable sold separately Digital Optical Cable included HEADPHONE USB Power Cable i N a included aoe E N S USB Power Cable included Bluetooth Setup 1 Power on the XP500 and make the Bluetooth discoverable by pressing and holding the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the button A voice prompt in the earp
43. y to a second wired headset Power Pairing LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the transmitter is powered on and communicating with the headset A pulsing LED indicates the transmitter can t communicate with the headset because it is powered off not paired or out of range If this occurs please refer to Pairing the XP500 Headset and Transmitter on page 11 Digital Input LED Indicator A solid LED indicates when a digital input signal is detected Dolby ProLogic IIx LED Indicator A solid LED indicates whenever a digital or analog input signal is being processed by the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder This LED will turn off when the Dolby Bypass is ON Dolby Digital Surround Sound LED Indicator A solid LED indicates whenever a digital input signal is being processed by the Dolby Digital surround sound decoder This LED will turn off when the Dolby Bypass is ON Dolby Bypass Button and LED Indicator Press to turn OFF Dolby processing This allows you to hear the unmodified input signal in stereo A solid LED indicates when the Dolby Bypass Is active and Dolby processing is disabled NOTE Some presets on the XP500 headset may turn on the Dolby Bypass button automatically if the selected preset doesn t utilize Dolby Headphone processing Wired Headphone Volume Control and Output Jack This may be used for a second headset Insert a wired headset into this jack to hear the same Dolby 7 1 Surround Sound signal as the wirele
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