USER GUIDE
Table of Contents What’s in the Box XP500 Headset with Removable Microphone USB Programming Cable XBA Bluetooth Adapter (2) AA Batteries TURTLEBEACH.COM XP500 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter USB Power Cable Digital Optical Cable Presets Reference Card Download the XP500 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach.
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.
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.
XP500 Headset - Right Ear Cup Controls 7 7. 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) 8. 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 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.
XP500 Transmitter Front View Rear View 1. 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. 2. Digital Input LED Indicator A solid LED indicates when a digital input signal is detected. 1 2 7 8 4.
Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range 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 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 transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by objects that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna.
Pairing the XP500 and Transmitter Setup 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 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.
Setup (con’t) Xbox 360® Wireless Chat Setup Connecting the XBA Bluetooth Chat Adapter* 3. Insert the Headset Batteries. Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. NOTE: Be sure to insert batteries as shown. 1. Place the headset in “Wireless Chat 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. 3.
Xbox 360® Wired Chat Setup* (optional) PS3 Chat Setup TM When using the XP500 with a PS3, the Bluetooth is used for PSN™ chat. Follow these instructions to pair the Bluetooth. In cases where the XBA Bluetooth Chat Adapter cannot be used, such as with third-party controllers and the Xbox Chat Pad, and optional talkback cable is available for a wired chat connection between the headset and controller. 0 1.
PC/Mac® Setup 1,2,3 The XP500 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® built in or you must purchase a separate USB Bluetooth adapter.
Home Theater Setup Dolby® Processing 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 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.
Digital Signal Processing The XP500 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 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.
Presets 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 the power button twice quickly will switch between wireless and wired modes and the headset announces which mode is active. Using Presets Pressing the Main button on the right ear cup toggles between the Main and Alternate presets.
Bluetooth 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.
XP500 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio digital 2.
Troubleshooting Tips (con’t) PS3 Pairing Issues • If 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. • If the XP500 is missing from the device menu list after you re-start your PS3, please repeat the pairing process. • I f 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).
EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Manufacturers Address: Voyetra Turtle Beach 100 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 100 Valhalla, NY 10595 Product Name: Type of Product: Model Number(s): Year of Manufacture: Ear Force XP500 Wireless Headset TBS-2190-01 2011 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
EC Declaration of Conformity (con’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.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Model Number(s): FCC Rules: Ear Force XP500 TBS-2190-01 FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B: 2009 CLASS B 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.
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.
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 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.
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