XBOX LIVE® Chat plus Wireless Digital RF Game Audio with Dolby® Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound User’s Guide System Requirements Package Contents XBOX 360 game console with one of the following cables to support digital output: • XBOX 360 Component HD AV cable • VGA HD AV cable • S-Video AV cable • Advanced SCART AV cable XBOX LIVE requires a subscription.
Safety Notice To avoid potential damage while transporting the device, always disconnect the talkback cable from the XBOX controller and headset. WARNING: Permanent hearing damage may 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 may still damage your hearing.
X41 Transmitter IN DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL INPUT PL II L D LINE IN R BYPASS LINE IN VOLUME + DC 5V POWER REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW Digital Input and Output: Connect the digital input (top) to the XBOX 360 digital output using the included digital optical cable. The digital input (top) is passed through to the digital output (bottom) so you can connect the X41 transmitter and your home theater system to hear the XBOX on the headset and speakers at the same time.
Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter and headset communicate via radio frequency (RF), so a direct line of sight is not required. The operating range is approximately 30 feet. 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.
X41 Headset and Talkback Cable LEFT EAR CUP EFFECTS ON - BASS BOOST - OFF POWER Power Switch: Turn on the headset by pressing the power switch (1) for a couple of seconds, then release. The power LED (5) should start flashing. Turn off by pressing the button (1) until the LED (5) stays on, then release. XBOX Controller Jack: Insert the straight connector on the talkback cable (see below) here. Effects Button: Press this button to activate the bass boost effect.
X41 Headset and Talkback Cable (cont’d) RIGHT EAR CUP + AAA BATTERY - + AAA BATTERY - Insert both AAA batteries with the positive side facing down To remove the battery cover, push in here and slide down Installing Batteries: The headset is powered by 2 AAA batteries located in the right ear cup. Push in and pull down on the lid to remove. Insert both batteries with the positive sides facing down.
Troubleshooting Tips No sound • Check that the transmitter and headset volume controls are both turned up. • Check that the transmitter power and optical cables are properly connected. • Check that the headset is powered on. The LED on the left ear cup should be flashing. • Check if the top LED on the front of the transmitter is on solid. If the LED is slowly pulsing, it indicates that the transmitter isn’t communicating with the headset.
Setting up the XBOX 360 and Ear Force X41 STEP 1: Connect the XBOX to the X41 Transmitter 1. Connect the XBOX 360 AV cable to your XBOX as described in the XBOX User’s Guide. X41 AV Cable IN 2. Connect the X41 TOSLINK digital optical cable (included) from the digital output on the XBOX AV cable (1) to the TOSLINK cable digital input on the transmitter (2).
Setting up the XBOX 360 and Ear Force X41 (cont’d) Step 5: Turn on the headset power 1. Press and hold the power switch (6) for a couple of seconds, then release. The Turtle Beach logo on the left ear cup should start flashing. If it doesn’t, make sure the batteries are inserted properly. If they are, then try a different set of batteries. 2. Turn up the volume control (7) and listen for sound from your XBOX.
Pairing the X41 Headset 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 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.
Using XBOX LIVE Chat XBOX LIVE is a subscription feature offered with the XBOX 360 that lets you communicate with other players via the Internet. The X41 can be used to communicate with other players during XBOX LIVE multi-player gaming sessions. To use this feature, configure the XBOX LIVE feature and connect the headset to the XBOX 360 controller as described below.
Configuring the XBOX LIVE settings The X41 headset lets you communicate with other players during XBOX LIVE multiplayer online gaming sessions. To use this feature, connect the headset to the XBOX controller as described in the previous section, then configure the XBOX LIVE Voice settings as described below. 1. Press the center XBOX button on your controller to bring up the Dashboard. 2. Navigate right to the Settings tab and scroll down to “Preferences” from the menu. Press the “A” button. 3.
Volume Settings The X41 has three volume control settings that interact in the following manner: Transmitter Volume Control for analog inputs (located on the back of the transmitter) This controls only the volume of the stereo analog inputs and has no effect on the transmitter digital input volume. That means, if the XBOX is connected to the transmitter’s digital input, the game volume will not be affected by this volume control.
Connecting your Home Theater Speakers and TV Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you listen to your XBOX or TV with the X41 headset. You can also hear the XBOX on your home theater speakers without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter. The transmitter’s analog inputs connected to the TV will automatically shut off whenever the XBOX is active, as indicated by the digital input LED on the transmitter front panel.
Transmitter Input Modes and Dolby Processing SW RL RR SL SR FL R FR C Sound field with Dolby Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound processing Stereo sound field The X41 uses Dolby Pro Logic® IIx, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Headphone surround processing technologies, the industry-standard formats for encoding multi-channel game audio. Dolby Headphone processing recreates 7.1 channel surround sound using the X41 stereo headset so you can hear the sound all around you, as if you were listening to a 7.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
