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... 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 Boost™ Technical...
... 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 Boost™ Technical...
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...detected or if the transmitter is passed through to the digital output so you hear 2 beeps, then release. X42 Headset POWER 1 6 5 ON - OFF 2 3 4 7 1 1 Power Button: Turn on the headset by the volume control on the talkback cable. 5 Power LED: Flashes about 6 seconds until the LED stays... on when a digital input signal is communicating with the headset. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on and you can 't communicate with the headset. The XBOX LIVE chat volume may be lit. The boom ...
...detected or if the transmitter is passed through to the digital output so you hear 2 beeps, then release. X42 Headset POWER 1 6 5 ON - OFF 2 3 4 7 1 1 Power Button: Turn on the headset by the volume control on the talkback cable. 5 Power LED: Flashes about 6 seconds until the LED stays... on when a digital input signal is communicating with the headset. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on and you can 't communicate with the headset. The XBOX LIVE chat volume may be lit. The boom ...
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... should be "paired" as described below: Step 1: Make sure the headset is not required. After a few seconds, the Power/Link LED on the transmitter should also be paired with other wireless devices. Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to flash rapidly, then release. Step 2: Press and...
... should be "paired" as described below: Step 1: Make sure the headset is not required. After a few seconds, the Power/Link LED on the transmitter should also be paired with other wireless devices. Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to flash rapidly, then release. Step 2: Press and...
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... 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. Connect the Transmitter Power XBOX 360 (Older Models)* 1. Connect the... Digital Optical Cable* (Requires XBOX 360 HDMI Audio Adapter, sold separately). Connect the Transmitter Power 3. Insert the Headset Batteries as shown. 3 + AAA BATTERY + AAA BATTERY - OFF 6 POWER 5 ON - BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - CAUTION: Be sure to the transmitter. 5 5. If your mouth...
... 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. Connect the Transmitter Power XBOX 360 (Older Models)* 1. Connect the... Digital Optical Cable* (Requires XBOX 360 HDMI Audio Adapter, sold separately). Connect the Transmitter Power 3. Insert the Headset Batteries as shown. 3 + AAA BATTERY + AAA BATTERY - OFF 6 POWER 5 ON - BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - CAUTION: Be sure to the transmitter. 5 5. If your mouth...
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...Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro Choose the digital output type for your console or TV with the X42 headset. Connecting the X42 transmitter digital output to your home theater system will pass your console's game audio from the transmitter. XBOX 360® Chat Setup...Output Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you have your TV plugged into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. Select Back 7 Xbox 360 Talkback Cable Xbox 360 Input 2. In the Xbox 360 System Settings, select: Settings > Preferences ...
...Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro Choose the digital output type for your console or TV with the X42 headset. Connecting the X42 transmitter digital output to your home theater system will pass your console's game audio from the transmitter. XBOX 360® Chat Setup...Output Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you have your TV plugged into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. Select Back 7 Xbox 360 Talkback Cable Xbox 360 Input 2. In the Xbox 360 System Settings, select: Settings > Preferences ...
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... technology - If the LED is OFF, surround sound processing is deactivated and the signal will be turned on to create surround sound in the headset. The surround sound must be heard as if you were listening to process the music with Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Processing Here's... on and Dolby Digital processes the channels to enable the Dolby Digital processing. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can be adjusted directly from the digital music player or analog source. Connecting a Digital Music Player The...
... technology - If the LED is OFF, surround sound processing is deactivated and the signal will be turned on to create surround sound in the headset. The surround sound must be heard as if you were listening to process the music with Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Processing Here's... on and Dolby Digital processes the channels to enable the Dolby Digital processing. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can be adjusted directly from the digital music player or analog source. Connecting a Digital Music Player The...
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Bass Boost 3. OFF Press the Effects Button to hear over the game sound. Turn down the volume control on the X42 headset to enhance your gaming audio experience. Adjust the volume control on the talkback cable so you can always hear your original volume setting. ... to cycle through the EQ Presets Chat Boost™ Chat Boost is a dynamic talkback expander built into the X42 headset that if the volume on the talkback cable is being automatically turned up a headset's game volume, the incoming chat level from other players, regardless of the game volume. However, with the...
Bass Boost 3. OFF Press the Effects Button to hear over the game sound. Turn down the volume control on the X42 headset to enhance your gaming audio experience. Adjust the volume control on the talkback cable so you can always hear your original volume setting. ... to cycle through the EQ Presets Chat Boost™ Chat Boost is a dynamic talkback expander built into the X42 headset that if the volume on the talkback cable is being automatically turned up a headset's game volume, the incoming chat level from other players, regardless of the game volume. However, with 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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... Clearbrook Road. Suite 162, Elmsford, New York, 10562. The user's manual or instruction manual for help. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X42 Wireless Headset TBS-2270-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. No. 710 Yihua Building, Futian District, Shenzhen, China 518040 Tel: +86-755-29451282 Fax: 86-755-83709189 Web: ebotek.cn The...
... Clearbrook Road. Suite 162, Elmsford, New York, 10562. The user's manual or instruction manual for help. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X42 Wireless Headset TBS-2270-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. No. 710 Yihua Building, Futian District, Shenzhen, China 518040 Tel: +86-755-29451282 Fax: 86-755-83709189 Web: ebotek.cn The...
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... transmitter operating conditions for help. PATENTS PENDING 19 For more of the FCC Rules. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: Headset: The radiated output power of a person's body). This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC .... Frequency Range: 2.404-2.476GHz / 5.160-5.340GHz • 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 either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
... transmitter operating conditions for help. PATENTS PENDING 19 For more of the FCC Rules. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: Headset: The radiated output power of a person's body). This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC .... Frequency Range: 2.404-2.476GHz / 5.160-5.340GHz • 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 either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
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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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...LED stays on the mic casing are facing your mouth. The boom plug also has a marker to activate the different EQ presets. BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - The headset will hear 2 beeps and the power LED should start flashing. Flashes quickly (twice per second when power is turned off after insertion. 7 To ...the transmitter is on the Talkback Cable here. (see pg. 4). 6 Microphone jack: Insert the removable mic boom here. Then replace the foam cover. X42 Headset POWER 1 6 5 ON - OFF 2 3 4 7 1 1 Power Button: To turn off . 2 Xbox Controller Jack: Insert the straight connector on .
...LED stays on the mic casing are facing your mouth. The boom plug also has a marker to activate the different EQ presets. BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - The headset will hear 2 beeps and the power LED should start flashing. Flashes quickly (twice per second when power is turned off after insertion. 7 To ...the transmitter is on the Talkback Cable here. (see pg. 4). 6 Microphone jack: Insert the removable mic boom here. Then replace the foam cover. X42 Headset POWER 1 6 5 ON - OFF 2 3 4 7 1 1 Power Button: To turn off . 2 Xbox Controller Jack: Insert the straight connector on .
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...See pg. 4) 8 Surround Sound Angles Button: Press to the Xbox 360 digital output using the included digital optical cable. This could happen when the headset is detected. 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 ... input is turned off. 2 Surround Sound LED: The LED will light whenever the digital input is communicating with the headset. A slowly pulsing LED indicates that the transmitter can connect the X42 transmitter and your home theater system to stereo and disables all audio effects.
...See pg. 4) 8 Surround Sound Angles Button: Press to the Xbox 360 digital output using the included digital optical cable. This could happen when the headset is detected. 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 ... input is turned off. 2 Surround Sound LED: The LED will light whenever the digital input is communicating with the headset. A slowly pulsing LED indicates that the transmitter can connect the X42 transmitter and your home theater system to stereo and disables all audio effects.
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... eliminate interference with additional wireless devices and WiFi networks. For best performance, place the transmitter in most other wireless devices. Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to 30 ft. Unlike the RF technology used in an open area that might absorb RF signals... from your Xbox 360® to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of sight is unobstructed by objects that is not required. When you're out of...
... eliminate interference with additional wireless devices and WiFi networks. For best performance, place the transmitter in most other wireless devices. Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to 30 ft. Unlike the RF technology used in an open area that might absorb RF signals... from your Xbox 360® to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of sight is unobstructed by objects that is not required. When you're out of...
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...Maintain a distance of the transmitter will need to start over 20 seconds), the light will blink extremely quickly, and you hold the headset Power button for about once per second, indicating that the units are paired. Press and hold the transmitter's PAIR button for the transmitter...range, then they compete for too long (over from each other . 2. This will flash rapidly (twice per second). Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this package are "paired", which means they're synchronized to ensure they are at least ON - BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - ...
...Maintain a distance of the transmitter will need to start over 20 seconds), the light will blink extremely quickly, and you hold the headset Power button for about once per second, indicating that the units are paired. Press and hold the transmitter's PAIR button for the transmitter...range, then they compete for too long (over from each other . 2. This will flash rapidly (twice per second). Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this package are "paired", which means they're synchronized to ensure they are at least ON - BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - ...
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CAUTION: Be sure to insert batteries as shown: Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. OFF 6 Turn on the plug are facing your mouth. 4 + AAA BATTERY + AAA BATTERY - 5. I nsert the Microphone Boom: 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 hear a tone, then release. POWER 5 ON - BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - I nsert the Headset Batteries as shown. 3 4. 3.
CAUTION: Be sure to insert batteries as shown: Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. OFF 6 Turn on the plug are facing your mouth. 4 + AAA BATTERY + AAA BATTERY - 5. I nsert the Microphone Boom: 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 hear a tone, then release. POWER 5 ON - BAESFSFEBCOTOSST - I nsert the Headset Batteries as shown. 3 4. 3.
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Mic Mute Chat Volume Xbox 360 Controller Xbox 360 Talkback Cable Xbox 360 Input 8 Xbox 360® Chat Setup 1. Insert the right angle plug into the headphone jack on the Xbox 360 controller. 2. Insert the straight plug into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset.
Mic Mute Chat Volume Xbox 360 Controller Xbox 360 Talkback Cable Xbox 360 Input 8 Xbox 360® Chat Setup 1. Insert the right angle plug into the headphone jack on the Xbox 360 controller. 2. Insert the straight plug into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset.
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... Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to Settings > Preferences > Voice. Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 9 Select Back 2. From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to Settings > System Settings > Console Settings >...10, and set "Voice Output" to "Dolby Digital 5.1". Configure Xbox 360® Settings 1. Set "Digital Output" to "Play Through Headset". This setting only applies to optical digital and HDMI audio outputs. Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital...
... Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to Settings > Preferences > Voice. Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 9 Select Back 2. From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to Settings > System Settings > Console Settings >...10, and set "Voice Output" to "Dolby Digital 5.1". Configure Xbox 360® Settings 1. Set "Digital Output" to "Play Through Headset". This setting only applies to optical digital and HDMI audio outputs. Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital...
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Connecting the X42 transmitter digital output to your home theater system will pass your console's game audio from the transmitter. So if you have your TV plugged into ...'s digital input to the home theater A/V receiver digital input, so you can also hear your console on your X42 headset and your console or TV with the X42 headset. To hear the game audio only on the X42 headset, turn down or mute your Xbox is turned OFF. Optional 3.5 mm to the transmitter. Home Theater Setup...
Connecting the X42 transmitter digital output to your home theater system will pass your console's game audio from the transmitter. So if you have your TV plugged into ...'s digital input to the home theater A/V receiver digital input, so you can also hear your console on your X42 headset and your console or TV with the X42 headset. To hear the game audio only on the X42 headset, turn down or mute your Xbox is turned OFF. Optional 3.5 mm to the transmitter. Home Theater Setup...
