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What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Digital Optical Cable (2) AAA Batteries TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup XBOX 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat...
What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Digital Optical Cable (2) AAA Batteries TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup XBOX 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat...
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... to stereo and disables all audio effects. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on when a digital input signal is turned off the headset by the surround sound decoder. 3 Dolby Digital LED: The LED will turn off after ... 8 Surround Sound Angles Button: Press to adjust the game sound level. This could happen when the headset is notched to flash rapidly (see pgs. 3-4) 5 Digital Input and Output: Connect the digital input to hear the XBOX sound on the talkback cable here. (see pg. 7) 3 Effects Button...
... to stereo and disables all audio effects. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on when a digital input signal is turned off the headset by the surround sound decoder. 3 Dolby Digital LED: The LED will turn off after ... 8 Surround Sound Angles Button: Press to adjust the game sound level. This could happen when the headset is notched to flash rapidly (see pgs. 3-4) 5 Digital Input and Output: Connect the digital input to hear the XBOX sound on the talkback cable here. (see pg. 7) 3 Effects Button...
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...Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to flash rapidly. The transmitter LED will beging to help eliminate interference with wireless networks for optimum performance. 5 TM GHz WiFi dual band wireless Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The headset and transmitter .... If you pair two headsets with the same transmitter, they 're synchronized to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of the transmitter will cause one headset to be placed at least 5 feet from Two Headsets Only one headset can 't communicate with the...
...Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to flash rapidly. The transmitter LED will beging to help eliminate interference with wireless networks for optimum performance. 5 TM GHz WiFi dual band wireless Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The headset and transmitter .... If you pair two headsets with the same transmitter, they 're synchronized to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of the transmitter will cause one headset to be placed at least 5 feet from Two Headsets Only one headset can 't communicate with the...
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.... 3 + AAA BATTERY + AAA BATTERY - CAUTION: Be sure to the transmitter. 5 5. CONSOLE DIGITAL OUT 4. Insert the Microphone Boom: 1 1 Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until you can use it to connect the optical... cable to insert batteries as shown: Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. If your mouth. 4 2 2 ...
.... 3 + AAA BATTERY + AAA BATTERY - CAUTION: Be sure to the transmitter. 5 5. CONSOLE DIGITAL OUT 4. Insert the Microphone Boom: 1 1 Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until you can use it to connect the optical... cable to insert batteries as shown: Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. If your mouth. 4 2 2 ...
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... for your console's game audio from the transmitter. Connecting the X42 transmitter digital output to "Dolby Digital 5.1" Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with the X42 headset. So if you have your TV plugged into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. Xbox 360 Controller Mic Mute Chat Volume Configure XBOX 360...
... for your console's game audio from the transmitter. Connecting the X42 transmitter digital output to "Dolby Digital 5.1" Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with the X42 headset. So if you have your TV plugged into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. Xbox 360 Controller Mic Mute Chat Volume Configure XBOX 360...
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... Sound field with Virtual Surround Sound. 9 Dolby® Digital Processing The X42 uses Dolby Digital 5.1 surround processing technology - Digital Music Player 3.5mm Cable (sold separately) Analog Input Connect the digital music player to create surround sound in the headset. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can be turned on to process the...
... Sound field with Virtual Surround Sound. 9 Dolby® Digital Processing The X42 uses Dolby Digital 5.1 surround processing technology - Digital Music Player 3.5mm Cable (sold separately) Analog Input Connect the digital music player to create surround sound in the headset. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can be turned on to process the...
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X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
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..., uses and can be determined by one or more of the FCC rules. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X42 Wireless Headset TBS-2270-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to operate this equipment. 16 Operation is subjected to the following Notified ... FCC Rules: Ear Force X42 TBS-2270-01 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 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...
..., uses and can be determined by one or more of the FCC rules. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X42 Wireless Headset TBS-2270-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to operate this equipment. 16 Operation is subjected to the following Notified ... FCC Rules: Ear Force X42 TBS-2270-01 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 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...
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...visit TurtleBeach.com/support 20 CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The...231;on à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming and the Dual Band logo are hereby...d'une personne). All other antenna or transmitter. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: Headset: The radiated output power of this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate the equipment...
...visit TurtleBeach.com/support 20 CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The...231;on à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming and the Dual Band logo are hereby...d'une personne). All other antenna or transmitter. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: Headset: The radiated output power of this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate the equipment...
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What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone Xbox 360 Talkback Cable (2) AAA Batteries X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter Digital Optical Cable TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.com/support
What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone Xbox 360 Talkback Cable (2) AAA Batteries X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter Digital Optical Cable TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.com/support
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Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Xbox 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat Boost™ Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 pg 5 pg 10 pg 11 pg 12 pg 13 pg 14 pg 14 pg 15 pg 16 pg 16
Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Xbox 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat Boost™ Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 pg 5 pg 10 pg 11 pg 12 pg 13 pg 14 pg 14 pg 15 pg 16 pg 16
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...signal is detected by the surround sound decoder. 3 Dolby Digital LED: The LED will be lit. A slowly pulsing LED indicates that the transmitter can connect the X42 transmitter and your home theater system to hear the Xbox sound on the headset and speakers at the same time. 7 Pair Button: ...Press and hold Surround ON/OFF + Speaker Angles while powering on the transmitter. 2 When a digital signal is detected. This could ...
...signal is detected by the surround sound decoder. 3 Dolby Digital LED: The LED will be lit. A slowly pulsing LED indicates that the transmitter can connect the X42 transmitter and your home theater system to hear the Xbox sound on the headset and speakers at the same time. 7 Pair Button: ...Press and hold Surround ON/OFF + Speaker Angles while powering on the transmitter. 2 When a digital signal is detected. This could ...
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.... 5 TM GHz WiFi dual band wireless 3 Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to 30 ft. Range up to help eliminate interference with other wireless headsets, this Dual-Band WiFi radio technology coexists with additional wireless devices and WiFi...best performance, place the transmitter in most other wireless devices. The Dual-Band radio uses either 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz signals to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of a home theater A/V receiver. Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter sends game...
.... 5 TM GHz WiFi dual band wireless 3 Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to 30 ft. Range up to help eliminate interference with other wireless headsets, this Dual-Band WiFi radio technology coexists with additional wireless devices and WiFi...best performance, place the transmitter in most other wireless devices. The Dual-Band radio uses either 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz signals to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of a home theater A/V receiver. Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter sends game...
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... to "Play Through Headset". From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to Settings > System Settings > Console Settings > Audio > Digital Output. Configure Xbox 360® Settings 1. Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro Choose the digital output type for your..., and set "Voice Output" to "Dolby Digital 5.1". Select Back 2. This setting only applies to Settings > Preferences > Voice. Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 9 From the ...
... to "Play Through Headset". From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to Settings > System Settings > Console Settings > Audio > Digital Output. Configure Xbox 360® Settings 1. Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro Choose the digital output type for your..., and set "Voice Output" to "Dolby Digital 5.1". Select Back 2. This setting only applies to Settings > Preferences > Voice. Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 9 From the ...
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... speakers at the same time. To hear the game audio only on your console or TV with the X42 headset. Optional 3.5 mm to your home theater speakers without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter's digital input to the transmitter. So if you have your TV plugged into the ANALOG IN jack, you...
... speakers at the same time. To hear the game audio only on your console or TV with the X42 headset. Optional 3.5 mm to your home theater speakers without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter's digital input to the transmitter. So if you have your TV plugged into the ANALOG IN jack, you...
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... processing is detected by the digital input, the front LED turns on and Dolby Digital processes the channels to a 5.1 speaker system. The surround sound must be heard as if you , as stereo. · If a Dolby Digital encoded signal is activated. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can hear the...
... processing is detected by the digital input, the front LED turns on and Dolby Digital processes the channels to a 5.1 speaker system. The surround sound must be heard as if you , as stereo. · If a Dolby Digital encoded signal is activated. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can hear the...
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X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
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...television reception, which the receiver is connected. • C onsult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the following measures: • R eorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the... Grantee Code/Reg Number: XGB/GC229855 • Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming and the Dual Band logo are registered trademarks of VTB, Inc. RF Exposure Warning: Headset: The equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210...
...television reception, which the receiver is connected. • C onsult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the following measures: • R eorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the... Grantee Code/Reg Number: XGB/GC229855 • Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming and the Dual Band logo are registered trademarks of VTB, Inc. RF Exposure Warning: Headset: The equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210...
