Wireless Media Headset User Guide ™
Congratulations on your purchase of the EAR FORCE i30 headset from Turtle Beach. Designed for Apple® products, the i30 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! To enhance your experience, download the Turtle Beach OSX and iOS apps: http://www.Turtlebeach.
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Table of Contents About the i30 P5 Parts and Controls P6 Initial Setup P8 Bluetooth Setup and Operation P9 Wired Setup P16 Active Noise Cancellation P17 Adjusting Sound P18 Chat VoIP Setup P20 Charging the Headset P21 Bluetooth Reference Guide P22 Specifications P23 Troubleshooting Tips P24 Important Safety Information P25 Compliance / Conformity P26 Warranty P30
About the i30 The i30 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 i30, 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 i30 media headset. Bluetooth® technology enables you to stream audio from your devices, chat and answer mobile phone calls.
Parts and Controls Status LED Off = Power off Flashing Red: Noise Cancellation on. Flashing White: Noise Cancellation off. Power/Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Button (See table on right) *POWER & ANC BUTTON Headset Status Power Off Power On ANC On Power On Button Press Single Press Single Press Single Press Long Press Function Power On ANC On ANC Off Power Off (For details on ANC, see “Active Noise Cancellation” on pg 17.) Audio Preset Up Cycles through audio presets, which the headset announces.
Parts and Controls Bottom view of headset Headphone cable jack. Plug directly into other music sources via the supplied mobile adapter cable. See “Wired Setup” on pg 16 for details. Left Earcup Charging port. Charges the i30 from any standard USB port via the supplied headset charging cable. See “Charging the Headset” on pg 21 for details.
Initial Setup Charge the battery You can charge the i30 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 i30 headset is designed to power off to conserve battery after five minutes of silence if Bluetooth is not active.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation The i30 incorporates Bluetooth technology that enables you to answer calls on your mobile phone, enjoy stereo music, movie soundtracks, and games or chat. 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 i30 Bluetooth feature must be powered off before you start. If Bluetooth is on, press and hold the Bluetooth Button until the headset announces “Bluetooth Powering Off.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation 3 In the Settings menu, select Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth ON, if it isn’t already. 4 Select Turtle Beach i30 Media Headset from the list of devices. When you see “Connected”, then pairing is complete. The Bluetooth LED on the i30 headset will flash blue. NOTE: For your convenience, a status icon for i30 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 i30 can also be paired to non-iOS phones that feature Bluetooth radio; however some i30 features such as music playback functions and battery life display may not be available. Pairing to a Mac The i30 connects to a Mac wirelessly via Bluetooth radio. 1 On the i30, press and hold the Bluetooth Button for five seconds until the flashing Bluetooth LED is alternating blue and red.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation 3 4 Select “Turtle Beach i30 Media Headset” from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Your Mac will search for your device and will prompt you once the device is paired. A voice prompt in the i30 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 i30 Media Headset” and choose “Use as Audio Device”.
Bluetooth Setup and Operation Dual Pairing The i30 can be simultaneously paired to two Bluetooth-enabled devices at once. For example, you can pair the i30 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 i30 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. 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.
Wired Setup You can plug directly into other music sources using the supplied mobile adapter 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 C Wired setup If you want to… Then.. Listen to an iPhone, iPad or other digital music player or tablet.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Active Noise Cancellation suppresses ambient noise, especially low-frequency noise such as aircraft engines and road noise. The system works by sensing outside noise with the built-in microphones and sending an equal-but-opposite signal into the headphones. The soft cushions of the i30 also help block external sound, providing an added level of noise reduction. 1 To turn on Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) when the headset is on, press the Power/ANC Button.
Adjusting Sound Adjusting Sound If you want to… Then.. Adjust volume. Use the Bluetooth Volume Up and Down buttons. Turn the microphone on or off. Press the Mic Mute button. To turn the microphone on again, press the Mic Mute button. Turn Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on or off. If you want to… Optimize the sound. Control the mic sound. · When the headset is on, press the Power/ANC Button. The Status LED will flash Red. · To turn off ANC, press the Power/ANC Button again.
Adjusting Sound Bring the controls to your fingertips. With the Ear Force Audio Hub, you can change your audio presets as well as upgrade your headset to the latest firmware and much more with just a tap. download the App turtlebeach.
Chat / Voip Setup Setting your chat The i30 supports chat and Voice over IP (VoIP) communications. Chat program screens may differ depending on the operating system. 1 In your chat program, open your audio/video preferences. Select “Turtle Beach i30 Media Headset”for Microphone, Ringing and Speakers. Note: After your chat or call is completed, you will need to set your headset back to stereo.
Charging the Headset The i30 headset is designed to deliver up to 20 hours of continuous play on a single battery charge. To charge the i30, 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 green. Once charging has completed the LED will turn off.
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% - Bluetooth 3.0 +EDR - USB port for recharging with supplied USB charging cable - Rechargeable lithium polymer batteries with up to 20 hours continuous operating time - Automatic shut down after approx. 5 minutes of carrier loss or silence to conserve battery power Compatibility: - Mac OS X 10.
Troubleshooting Tips NoSound Sound No Possible Cause… Solution Bluetooth volume control turned down Press the Bluetooth Volume Up button. Headset is off Check that the headset is powered on. The Status LED on the left ear cup should be flashing either red or white. Voice Chat Drops Most in-game voice chat drops are caused by network congestion or “lag.” They usually subside after a few moments so please be patient.
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 EAR FORCE i30 Model Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices This section includes the following FCC statements for the EAR FORCE i30 Model: • FCC ID: XGB-TB7010 • Class B Interference Statement • RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Warning • Non-Modification Statement • Deployment Statement 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 of the FCC Rules.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing and not supported by EAR FORCE i30 Model.
Declaration of Conformity Heading Marking by this symbol: indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 (T-Mark License) IEC 60950-1: 2005 (2nd Edition) + Am 1: 2009 (CB Scheme Report/Certificate), EN 50332-1: 2000, EN50332-2: 2003 EMC: EN 55022: 2010, EN 301 489-1 v1.9.2 (2011-09), EN 301 489-17 v2.2.
Bulgaria български С това, Turtle Beach обявява, че този модел на радио на EAR FORCE i30, е със съгласие с съществените изисквания и други важни условия на директива 1999/5 на европейски съюз Czech Republic Èesky Turtle Beach tímto prohlašuje, že tento EAR FORCE i30, je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
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