® Wireless Desktop & Mobile Media Headset User Guide ™
Congratulations on your purchase of the EAR FORCE i60 headset from Turtle Beach. Designed for Apple® products, the i60 supports music, movies, gaming and chat from Mac®, iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® devices. Turtle Beach brings over 35 years of expertise to transforming your listening experience. Welcome to Turtle Beach! Download the Turtle Beach OSX and iOS apps to further enhance your experience: http://www.Turtlebeach.
In the Box For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support please visit turtlebeach.com/support A i60 Headset B i60 Transmitter D Headset Charging Cable Transmitter USB Cable E F Cloth Carry Bag Mobile Adapter Cable G 6.
Table of Contents About the i60 P5 Parts and Controls P6 Initial Setup P9 Mac OSX Setup P10 Windows PC Setup P13 Transmitter Pairing P17 Bluetooth Setup and Operation P18 Wired Setup P25 Adjusting Sound P26 Chat VoIP Setup P28 Charging the Headset P29 Bluetooth Reference Guide P30 Specifications P31 Troubleshooting Tips P32 Important Safety Information P34 Compliance / Conformity P35 Warranty P37
About the i60 The i60 is a sophisticated media headset designed to unlock the audio potential of Apple® Mac® computers and iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch devices. To get the most from your i60, please take a few moments to review this introduction. Overview Hear your Mac, iPad, and iPhone as they were meant to be heard with the Turtle Beach Ear Force i60 media headset.
Parts and Controls Status LED Off = Power off Single Blink: Transmitter paired Double Blink: Transmitter not paired. Power Button Short Press: Power On. Headset announces “Powering On.” Long Press: Power Off. Press and hold until the headset announces “Powering Off.” Pairing Mode: The Power Button also initiates pairing between the headset and transmitter. (See “Transmitter Pairing” on pg. 17 for details.
Parts and Controls Tap Sensor (Left Earcup red oval) Single Tap: Answer/end phone call. Double Tap: Activate Siri voice recognition. (iOS Devices Only) Bottom view of headset Headphone cable jack. Plug directly into other music sources via the supplied mobile device cable. See “Wired Setup” on pg 25 for details. Left Earcup Charging port. Charges the i60 from any standard USB port via the supplied headset charging cable. See “Charging the Headset” on pg 29 for details.
Parts and Controls Transmitter Top view Media Volume (Outer Ring) Pairing Button and LED. Firmly press and hold for five seconds to start headset pairing. (See "Transmitter Pairing" on pg. 17 for details.) LED Blinking (White): Headset not paired. LED On (White): Headset paired. Audio Mute. Press dial to turn off audio. Press again to turn it back on. Mic Mute indicator LED Off: Mic is turned on. LED On (Red): Mic is turned off. Surround Sound Button and LED.
Initial Setup Charge the battery You can charge the i60 headset battery with the supplied headset charging cable. Connect the USB plug to any standard USB port and connect the micro USB plug into the charging port in the right ear cup. The i60 headset is designed to power off to conserve battery after five minutes of silence if Bluetooth is not active. In addition, if the headset does not detect any movement after five minutes, the unit will power off to conserve battery life.
Mac OS X Setup 1 In the Apple menu, select System Preferences. (Depending on your OS version, the screens may differ, but the steps remain the same.) 2 In the System Preferences folder, click on Sound.
Mac OS X Setup 3 In the Sound dialog box, click on the Output tab and select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset (USB). 4 Click on the Input tab and select Turtle Beach i60 Chat (USB). Close the Sound dialog box and close the System Preferences folder. 5 In Finder, click into the Spotlight line and type Audio MIDI Setup. In the list of search results, click on the Audio MIDI Setup application.
Mac OS X Setup 6 In the Audio MIDI Setup application, select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset, select the Output tab, select 8ch-16bit Integer from the drop-down menu and click on Configure Speakers. 7 Select the Multichannel tab, select 7.1 Surround from the drop-down menu and click Apply. Close the Audio MIDI Setup application.
Windows PC Setup The i60 transmitter can also be connected to Windows® PCs for media and chat. 1 Plug the transmitter USB cable into an available USB port on the PC and the micro USB port of the transmitter. B C 2 Right click the Speaker icon in your task bar and select Playback Devices.
Windows PC Setup 3 Right click on Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset and select Set as Default Device. 4 Right click on Turtle Beach i60 Chat Audio and select Set as Default Communication Device.
Windows PC Setup 5 To enable Surround Sound select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset and then select Configure. 6 Select 7.1 surround. Click on Next two times to ensure that Front Left and Right and Surround Speakers, are set to full range. Then click on Next again to confirm setting.
Windows PC Setup 7 Click on the Recording tab, then right click Turtle Beach i60 Chat Audio and select Set as Default Device. When you speak you should see the green sound level meter bars on the right respond. Click on OK to accept the settings and close the Sound dialog box.
Transmitter Pairing The i60 transmitter sends audio and chat between your Mac (or PC) and your i60 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. Note: Your i60 headset is shipped from the factory already paired with its transmitter. When the headset and transmitter are communicating, the transmitter pairing LED will stay lit.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation The i60 incorporates Bluetooth technology that enables you to answer calls on your mobile phone or enjoy stereo music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player—all without disconnecting from your Mac computer. NOTE: For maximum battery life, turn off the Bluetooth radio if you’re not using these Bluetooth features. Pairing an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch The i60 Bluetooth feature must be powered off before you start.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation 3 4 In the Settings menu, select Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth ON, if it isn’t already. Select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset from the list of devices. When you see “Connected”, then pairing is complete. The Bluetooth LED on the i60 headset will flash blue. NOTE: For your convenience, a status icon for i60 battery life will be displayed on the iOS device screen, next to the iOS device’s battery life icon.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation Pairing non-iOS phones The i60 can also be paired to non-iOS phones that feature Bluetooth radio; however some i60 features such as music playback functions and battery life display may not be available. Pairing to a Mac The i60 transmitter provides superb media enjoyment when you’ve set the Mac down in one location. When you’re using your Mac on the go, you can also use the i60 connected via Bluetooth radio.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation 3 Select “Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset” from the list of available Bluetooth devices. 4 Your Mac will search for your device and will prompt you once the device is paired. A voice prompt in the i60 headset will confirm “Bluetooth paired.” Click “Quit” once you are done.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation 5 Go to the top right corner of your Mac screen, select the Bluetooth symbol, then select “Turle Beach i60 Media Headset” and choose “Use as Audio Device”.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation Dual Pairing The i60 can be simultaneously paired to two Bluetooth-enabled devices at once. For example, you can pair the i60 to a digital music player or tablet and your mobile phone at the same time. If your mobile phone is also a digital music player, you can stream music to your headset as well. The i60 will automatically remember the last two paired devices upon powering on. NOTE: Only one Bluetooth device can be active on the headset at a time.
Accept a call. Press the Bluetooth button once or tap the tap sensor once. (Red Oval) Reject a call. To send the call directly to your voicemail, press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds until you hear a beep. You can also do nothing, which will send the call to voicemail after the programmed number of rings. Bluetooth Setup and Operation End a call. Press the Bluetooth button once or tap the tap sensor once.
Wired Setup You can plug directly into other music sources using the supplied mobile device cable and adapter plugs. Plug one end into the Headphone cable jack on the bottom of the right ear cup. There are three options for connecting the other end. Note: Make sure that both ends of the cable are securely connected for best performance. A E Wired setup If you want to… Then.. Listen to an iPhone, iPad or other digital music player or tablet.
Adjusting Sound Adjusting Sound If you want to… Then.. Adjust Mac volume. Use the Media Volume control, the outer ring on the transmitter. Adjust Bluetooth volume. Use the Bluetooth Volume Up and Down buttons on the headset. Adjust Chat volume. Use the Chat Volume control, the inner wheel on the transmitter. Turn the microphone on or off. Press the Mic Mute button on the headset. On the transmitter, the mic mute indicator will glow red whenever the microphone is turned off.
Surround 1 Surround 2 Surround 3 Surround 4 Adjusting Sound Movie Mode (LED lit) Music Mode (LED lit) Game Mode (LED lit) Surround Off (LED off) If you want to… Then... Control the mic sound. The dual mic array of the i60 enables precise audio pickup without a mic boom in front of your mouth. It also provides special audio effects that you can cycle through using the Mic Settings button.
Chat / Voip Setup Setting your chat Chat programs screens may differ depending on the operating system. 1 Within your chat program open your audio/video preferences. Select “Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset”for Microphone, Ringing and Speakers. Note: If you are not using the i60 transmitter and paired to your Mac with only Bluetooth, after your chat or call is completed you will need to set your headset back to stereo.
Charging the Headset The i60 headset is designed to deliver up to 10 hours of continuous play on a single battery charge. To Charge the i60, connect the headset charging cable from any standard USB port to the charging port on the right ear cup. You can even charge while continuing to use the headset. Note: When charging, the LED on the Right Earcup will be solid red. Once charging has completed the LED will switch to Blue and begin to blink.
Bluetooth Reference Guide Summary of Bluetooth Button functions The Bluetooth Button performs a variety of functions depending on the current state of Bluetooth operation, plus how you press the button (single, double, triple or long key press).
Specifications Headset - 50mm diameter speakers - Headset frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, >120 dB SPL @ 1 kHz - Dual condenser microphones: frequency response 50 Hz – 50 kHz - Headset amplifier THD: <1% - Wireless transmission: 2.4/5.2 GHz Dual-Band RF for audio between headset and supplied transmitter - Bluetooth 3.0 +EDR - USB port for recharging with supplied USB charging cable - Rechargeable lithium polymer batteries with up to 15 hours continuous operating time - Automatic shut down after approx.
Troubleshooting Tips No Sound No Sound Possible Cause… No Sound Media volume control turned downCause… Possible Media volume control Headset is muted turned down Transmitter disconnected Headset is muted Transmitter disconnected Headset is off Headset is notoffpaired Headset not paired Solution Check that the Media volume control on the transmitter is turned up. Solution Check thatAudio the Media on the Press the Mute volume (Centercontrol Dial) button ontransmitter the transmitter. is turned up.
Wall or obstruction Try moving yourself or the transmitter. Interference at the transmitter antenna Try moving the transmitter. Avoid placing the transmitter behind large metal objects. Troubleshooting TipsCheck that the headset is powered on. The Status LED on the left ear cup Headset is off should be flashing Radio interference from wireless Voice Chat LAN Drops Try moving the transmitter or any wireless LAN base stations in the vicinity.
Important Safety Information 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 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 can still damage your hearing.
Regulatory Compliance Statements for the i60 Models Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class B Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Declaration of Conformity Heading Marking by this symbol: indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union (2004/108/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11 + A1 + A12 (T-Mark License) Also Licensed for Standards: EC 60950-1: 2005 + A1: 2009, (CB Scheme Report/Certificate), UL60950-1 (NRTL License), CSA22.
LIMITED ONE YEAR 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.
EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY: This Limited Warranty shall not apply and VTB has no liability under this Limited Warranty if the Turtle Beach Product: - is used for commercial purposes such as “LAN, Call Centers” (including rental or lease); - is modified or tampered with; - 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; - serial number is defaced, altered or remov
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