Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 User Manual
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- Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 1
USER GUIDE - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 2
in the Box PX5 Headset with Removable Microphone USB Programming Cable Xbox LIVE® Talkback Cable (2) AA Batteries PX5 Digital Wireless RF Transmitter USB Power Cable Digital Optical Cable TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker Download PX5 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 3
Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Transmitter Setup - PS3™, Xbox 360® (slim) Transmitter Setup - Xbox 360 (original) PS3 Chat Setup & PS3 Settings Xbox LIVE® Chat Setup & Xbox 360 Settings PC/Mac® Setup Home Theater Setup Dolby® Processing Digital Signal Processing Presets Bluetooth® Pairing - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 4
The Ear Force PX5 is the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for PS3™ and Xbox 360® gaming. To get the most from your PX5, please take a few minutes to review this guide. Wireless Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth® The Ear Force PX5 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 5
wireless TRANSMITTER Xbox LIVE chat via Talkback Cable or op- or tional XBA Bluetooth Chat Adapter** Mobile Phone via Bluetooth* Stream Music via Bluetooth* Dolby Surround Sound The PX5 transmitter processes Dolby Digital surround sound from your PS3 or Xbox 360 and sends it to the headset - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 6
PX5 Headset - Left Ear Cup Controls 1 2 6 3 5 4 3 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 7
to conserve battery power. PS3/Xbox 360 Modes: Press the Power Button twice quickly to switch between PS3 and Xbox 360 modes. The headset will announce the selected mode. (See "Presets" on pg. 23 for further details) Power Button LED Indicator: Flashes once per second when paired to the Transmitter - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 8
PX5 Headset - Right Ear Cup Controls 7 11 10 8 9 12 5 13 Be sure to insert batteries as shown. - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 9
mic mute button on the headset. When using the optional XBA wireless chat adapter for Xbox 360, the mic can be muted by quickly double-pressing the silver button on the XBA. 9. Bluetooth® LED Indicator Indicates when Bluetooth is active or in pairing mode. (see the "Bluetooth" section on pg. 25 for - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 10
PX5 Transmitter Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear View 7 8 9 10 11 12 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 11
to hear the same Dolby Surround Sound signal as the wireless headset.* The volume control does not affect the wireless headset. 7. Digital Input Provides digital audio input from the PS3 or Xbox 360 or via the included digital optical cable. 8. Digital Output Provides digital audio output via an - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 12
Range The transmitter sends game audio from your PS3 or Xbox 360 to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of 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 performance, place the - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 13
be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround Sound game sound being transmitted to the wireless headset.* The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not affect the volume of the wireless headset. *Since presets are governed by - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 14
Pairing the PX5 and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this package are "paired", which means they're synchronized to ensure they work together. When the headset and transmitter are communicating, the top LED on the front panel of the transmitter will be on solid. If this LED is instead - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 15
Setup PS3™, Xbox 360® (Slim) 1. Connect the Digital Optical Cable NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets. 2. Connect the Transmitter Power Xbox 360 (Original)* 1. Connect the Digital Optical Cable (Requires Xbox 360 Audio Adapter, - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 16
Setup (con't) 3. Insert the Headset Batteries 3 Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward NOTE: Be sure to insert batteries as shown. 4. Insert the Mic Boom 5. T urn on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until it turns solid, then release. 6. T urn on the - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 17
PS3™ Bluetooth® Chat Setup When using the PX5 with a PS3, the Bluetooth is used for Playstation® Network chat. Follow these instructions to pair the Bluetooth. 0 12/14 12:15 PM Register to manage Bluetooth® devices such as headsets, keyboards and mouse devices. 1. With the PX5 Bluetooth powered - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 18
ear cup of the headset. Xbox 360 Controller Xbox 360 Talkback Cable* (included) Xbox 360 Input Configure Xbox 360 System Settings 1. In the Xbox 360 System Settings, select: Settings > Audio > Accessory Settings > Audio Device Settings Set the "Digital Output" to "Dolby Digital 5.1" Digital - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 19
Xbox 360 Wireless Chat Setup* (Optional) Connecting the XBA Bluetooth® Chat Adapter* 1. Place the headset in PS3 Mode** by quickly pressing the Power button twice. The headset will announce which mode it's in. 2. Power on the Xbox 360 controller and plug the XBA into the controller headset jack. - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 20
PX5 can be setup for PC gaming (Windows or Mac) in 2 different ways depending on your system specifications. In 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 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 21
and Sound > Bluetooth Devices > click "Add" and then follow the instructions. Mac OS: System Preferences > Bluetooth > click the "Set up New Device" and then follow the instructions. After pairing successfully to your computer, the PX5 will announce "Bluetooth Paired" in the headset. The PX5 will - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 22
disconnect cables. Connecting the PX5 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 PX5 headset and your surround sound speakers at - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 23
® Processing The PX5 uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Headphone processing technologies - the industry-standard formats for encoding multi-channel game audio. Dolby Headphone processing recreates surround sound using the PX5 headset so you can hear the sound all around you, as if - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 24
The PX5 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to independently modify game, chat and microphone audio. The DSP settings are saved as presets, which are described in the next section. Connecting the PX5 headset to a PC with the included USB cable lets you create custom presets or - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 25
, they're processed by Ear Guard which limits the maximum sound level before it reaches your ears, reducing ear fatigue during long gaming sessions. Intuitive Voice Prompts: A voice announces headset status, so you won't have to wonder what's going on. (e.g "Battery low", "Preset #", etc). 22 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 26
switch between wireless and wired modes and the headset announces which mode is active. Double press the power button 2X quickly to switch between PS3 and Xbox 360 modes. Main and Alternate Presets The 9 presets are grouped as one (1) Main preset and eight (8) Alternate presets. The main preset is - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 27
downloading new ones from the Turtle Beach webstie. You can also create your own custom presets by downloading the PX5 Advanced Sound Editor software. For more information, visit www.turtlebeach.com/customize. Connect the USB port on the left ear cup to the USB port on your PC using the included USB - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 28
turn off the Bluetooth radio to conserve battery power. Pairing the Bluetooth for Playstation Network or Xbox LIVE Chat See "PS3 Bluetooth Chat Setup" on page 14. See "Xbox 360 Wirless Chat Setup" on page 16. Pairing a Bluetooth Enabled Device (mobile phone, digital music player) The PX5 Bluetooth - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 29
PX5 is successfully paired with your mobile phone, you can use it to make and receive calls. The PX5 can be used with voice dialing if your phone supports been placed, the sound will automatically be transmitted to the PX5. 3. Redial . Receiving Calls When the PX5 Bluetooth is powered on and there - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 30
Specifications Headset · 50mm diameter speakers · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >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 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 31
, 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. 28 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 32
PS3, please repeat the pairing process. • If the PX5 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 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 33
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 computer - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 34
not apply and VTB has no liability under this Limited Warranty if the Turtle Beach Product: • is used for commercial purposes such as "LAN Centers" removed; • is not used in accordance with the documentation and use instructions; or • is repaired, modified or altered by other than authorized - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 35
Product Name: Model Number(s): FCC Rules: Ear Force PX5 TBS-2180-01 FCC CFR Title 47 Part 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 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 36
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 PX5 Wireless Headset TBS-2180-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. of Elmsford, New York, declare under our own responsibility that the - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 37
All test reports have been reviewed and approved with a Positive Opinion from the following Notified Body: Bay 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 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 38
For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information and product support, please visit TurtleBeach.com/support 35 - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 39
. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming, the Digital RF logo and the DSP logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB, Inc. XBOX, XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth - Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 | User Manual - Page 40
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