Turtle Beach Ear Force XP500 User Manual - Page 3

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 the 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 Game sound via digital optical cable Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF wired wireless Xbox LIVE chat via XBA Bluetooth adapter* TRANSMITTER Mobile Phone via Bluetooth* Stream Music via Bluetooth* *Only 2 Bluetooth devices total can be connected to the headset at a time. 1 PS3 PSN Chat via Bluetooth RF* Mobile Phone via Bluetooth* Game sound via digital optical cable Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF Stream Music via Bluetooth* 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 makes 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 or 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, 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. 2