Turtle Beach Ear Force X31
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1. Interference from Two Headsets Only one headset can be paired with a transmitter If you pair two headsets with the same transmitter they ll interfere with each other as they compete for the transmitter signal This will cause one to shut off and can be very confusing So don t try to pair two headsets with the same transmitter Troubleshooting Tips No sound e Check that the transmitter and headset volume controls are both turned up e Check that the transmitter power and audio cables are properly connected to the XBOX Check that the headset is powered on The light on the left ear cup should be flashing Check if the transmitter LED is on If the LED is pulsing slowly it indicates that the transmitter isn t communicating with the headset If the headset is on and the transmitter LED is pulsing slowly then the headset and transmitter need to be paired as described in the section Pairing the X31 Distorted Sound If the sound is distorted turn down the volume control on the transmitter If that s not the cause try replacing the batteries Sound Too Low If the sound on the headset is too low even with the volume turned up try turning up the volume on the 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 stand2. within 20 feet of the transmitter e There s a wall or other large object between the headset and the 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 Low Battery Symptoms When battery power is low the headset power might shut down soon after you turn it on or it might turn off during very loud sounds in the game If this happens replace the batteries with fresh alkaline batteries or with fully charged NiCad batteries Avoid Hearing Damage Permanent hearing damage may 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 may 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 Be careful when turning on the headset Before placing the headset on your ears turn down the volume 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 Package C
3. game audio 2 Adjust the volume control on the talkback cable so you can hear the chat voices at a comfortable level 3 Turn up the headset game volume and the chat volume will increase whenever the game gets louder just as if the talkback volume control is being automatically turned up along with the game level Please Note If the volume on the talkback cable is set too loud Chat Boost might increase the volume so much that the voices will distort If that happens turn down the talkback volume on the talkback cable S game audio chat WITHOUT Chat Boost chat volume is swamped by loud game audio 2 r FA oo game audio e s e a asooo i oa E e chat WITH Chat Boost chat volume increases along with game volume so you can always hear teammates
4. screen select the Voice option and Press A 4 Select the Play Through Headset option and set the Volume to 10 Microphone E WViute Voice Output O Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Play Through Both Balancing Game and Chat Levels The headset volume sets the game sound level The talkback cable volume adjusts the chat level of other players on XBOX LIVE Adjusting these two volume controls lets you balance the game sound and chat voices during an XBOX LIVE session Protect Your Hearing If your ears are ringing after a gaming session the level is too loud and should be turned down Prolonged exposure to loud sound can damage your hearing so please be careful Using the Chat Boost Feature Chat Boost automatically amplifies XBOX LIVE chat during loud moments in your game so you can always hear your teammates regardless of the game volume Typically if you turn up the headphone game volume the chat sound level could become difficult to hear over the game sound However with Chat Boost as the game audio increases the chat volume also increases and the chat voices will keep up with the game level so you can hear what the online players are saying When the game volume quiets down again Chat Boost automatically returns the chat level to the lower volume setting To properly set the Chat Boost function 1 Turn down the volume control on the headset so there s no
5. Using the X31 Transmitter Range The transmitter and headset communicate via radio frequency RF so a direct line of sight is not required The operating range is approximately 20 feet When you re out of range you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal Base unit transmits an RF signal to the headset Transmitter LED Indicator When the transmitter and headset are communicating the LED on the front of the transmitter will be on solid If the transmitter LED is pulsing slowly it means the transmitter can t communicate with the headset This could happen when the headset is turned off or out of range Optimum Transmitter Placement For best performance place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by objecs that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna Avoid placing it on a metal surface such as the top of a home theater A V receiver or on top of large metal objects which can affect the RF signal Using Multiple Headsets The transmitter can only communicate with one wireless headset Two headsets cannot be used with the same transmitter If two players want to hear audio on the same XBOX two transmitters will be needed To use these simultaneously connect the two piggyback jacks from both audio cables and follow the steps in section Setting up the Transmitter Transmitter Input Level The control on the back of the transmitter sets the
6. ct on the X31 audio connection Step 1 Insert the 3 5mm plug on the included audio cable into the transmitter Line in jack Turn the transmitter volume control to maximum Step 2 Insert the XBOX RCA plugs red white into the piggyback RCA plugs red white on the X31 cable F SS fe Audio red white Video yellow Step 3 Connect the XBOX video signal to your TV or sound system Step 4 Insert the USB plug into any USB socket on the XBOX console a Step 5 optional 8 Stick the included Velcro pads to r the bottom of the transmitter to el _ keep it in place on top of a smooth Underside of Surface such as the top of your Transmitter XBOX or TV Setting up the Headset Step 1 Install the batteries The headset is powered by 2 AAA batteries included Push in and down on the battery cover on the right ear cup to remove it Then insert both batteries making sure to align them properly as shown in the diagram Insert the batteries with the proper polarity as shown Push in cover and slide down Step 2 Turn on the power Press and hold the power switch for a couple of seconds then release The Turtle Beach Logo on the left ear cup should start flashing If it isn t make sure the batteries are inserted properly If they are then try a different set of batteries Power Switch Underside of le
7. ed 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 FCC Code XGB TB2165 XGB TB2166 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc Turtle Beach For more products accessories and our support knowledge base visit TurtleBeach com Setting up the Transmitter Connecting the Audio The XBOX sound is connected to the X31 transmitter with the included RCA to 3 5mm stereo audio cable The piggyback RCA plugs red white on this cable allow your TV or sound system and X31 to be used at the same time so you can turn up the speakers when you aren t using the headset e If your TV or monitor doesn t have audio input jacks just connect the X31 to the XBOX RCA jacks red white using the included X31 stereo audio cable e If your TV has stereo audio inputs insert the X31 audio cable s red white RCA plugs into the red white TV audio jacks e If your TV has only one RCA jack insert the white RCA plug on the X31 audio cable into the TV audio jack and leave the red one hanging Connecting the USB power The transmitter is powered by the USB port on your XBOX The LED on the front of the transmitter will turn on to indicate when power is active Connecting the XBOX video You can use composite video yellow RCA jack component video red blue green RCA jacks or HDMI to connect the XBOX video to your TV or monitor The XBOX video connection has no effe
8. ft ear cup Step 3 Listen for XBOX sound Turn up the volume control and listen for sound from your XBOX The transmitter light should be on when the headset and transmitter are communicating If there s no sound check the Troubleshooting Tips Turning off the Power Press and hold the power switch for a couple of seconds until the light stops flashing and stays on Then release the button and the power will turn off Automatic Power Shut off To conserve batteries the headset will turn off after several minutes if there s no sound or if the transmitter is turned off In this case the light on the left ear cup will flash faster to indicate that it will soon shut off Mic Monitor A portion of the microphone signal is mixed into the headset so you can hear your voice when you speak into the mic This helps keep you from shouting to hear yourself and also reduces the clogged ears feeling when your ears are covered by the ear cups For optimum clarity adjust the microphone so that it is situated a few inches away from your mouth Headset Effects Button Pressing the effects button activates the bass boost and stereo expander effects Each time you press the button you ll hear beeps to indicate which effect is active Effects Button Game Volume One low pitched beep No effects One high pitched beep Bass boost is on This increases the volume of low frequency signals such as the sounds
9. input level sensitivity This should be set to maximum unless you hear distortion input level in loud parts of the control game in which case it should be turned down a bit Transmitter Pairing the X31 The headset and transmitter in this package are paired which means they re synchronized to ensure they work together You can tell if the headset and transmitter are communicating by checking if the transmitter LED is on solid If the transmitter LED is pulsing slowly 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 transmitter LED is pulsing slowly when the headset is powered on and within range then they might need to be paired as described below Step 1 Make sure the headset is off by pressing the Power button until the LED on the left ear cup turns on solid and then release it Step 2 Press and hold the transmitter Pairing button for 5 seconds until the transmitter LED turns off then release the button The transmitter LED will flash rapidly Step 3 Make sure the headset LED is g r turned off Then E O a a press and hold the headset power button until the LED turns on and release the button when the LED turns off After a few seconds the transmitter LED should be on constantly and the headset light should be flashing indicating that the units are paired
10. of explosions Two high pitched beeps Stereo expander is on This provides a widening effect on the stereo sound Three high pitched beeps Stereo expander and bass boost are both on Setting Up XBOX LIVE Chat The headset microphone lets you communicate with other players during XBOX LIVE multiplayer gaming sessions The included talkback cable connects the headset to the XBOX controller as illustrated below Step 1 Insert the straight plug into the jack on the headset Talkback Cable Step 2 XBOX Game f Controller Insert the right angle plug into the 9 jack on the XBOX PS controller G Use the mic mute switch to prevent your voice from being Use the volume control to adjust the level of XBOX LIVE chat from other players heard by other players Configuring the XBOX Settings XBOX LIVE is a subscription feature offered with the XBOX 360 that lets you communicate with other players via the internet The X31 headset lets you communicate with other players during XBOX LIVE multiplayer gaming sessions To use this feature connect the headset to the XBOX controller as described in the previous section then configure the XBOX LIVE feature as described below 1 Press the center XBOX button on your controller to bring up the Dashboard 2 Navigate right to the Settings tab and scroll down to Preferences from the menu Press the A button 3 On the Preferences
11. ontents Package Contents e X31 RF Wireless Transmitter e X31 RF Wireless Headset e 2 AAA Batteries e XBOX talkback cable e Audio connection cable e 2 Velcro strips e This User s Guide For warranty information please visit http support turtlebeach com Copyright 2009 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc VTB All right reserved No part of this document may be reproduced without permission Turtle Beach the Turtle Beach logo Ear Force and Chat Boost are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB XBOX XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Velcro is a registered trademark of the Velcro Company All other trademarks are properties of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Product features visual design and specifications are subject to change without notice Product TBS 2165 01 V1 EAR FORCE 31 XBOX LIVE Chat Wireless Digital RF Stereo Game Audio User s Guide FE CE e 2002 95 EC FCC Caution Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 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 This product is CE mark
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