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...Firmware ...17 Update Voice Prompts ...17 Update EEPROM Settings ...18 "Restore All Defaults" Button...18 Headset Info Section ...19 "Refresh" Button...19 Software Controls - Game Preset Tab (Advanced Mode Only 24 Silencer...24 Sonic Lens™ ...24 Multi-Band Equalizer ...26... Sound Field Expander...26 Blast Limiter ...28 Game Volume...28 Dolby on/off Button ...28 Page 1 XP500 Advanced Sound Editor XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Users Guide - Table of Contents Introducing the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor 3 Downloading the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Software 3 Installing the Software...3...
...Firmware ...17 Update Voice Prompts ...17 Update EEPROM Settings ...18 "Restore All Defaults" Button...18 Headset Info Section ...19 "Refresh" Button...19 Software Controls - Game Preset Tab (Advanced Mode Only 24 Silencer...24 Sonic Lens™ ...24 Multi-Band Equalizer ...26... Sound Field Expander...26 Blast Limiter ...28 Game Volume...28 Dolby on/off Button ...28 Page 1 XP500 Advanced Sound Editor XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Users Guide - Table of Contents Introducing the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor 3 Downloading the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Software 3 Installing the Software...3...
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... Basic Mode presents a simplified version of Operation The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor operates in the presets as the USB cable is inserted into the headset. The headset power will shut off. The Chat, Mic and Game Preset tabs are disabled and additional controls appear on for as ... as you can hear the game with the headset. With the laptop next to you, start the game and try editing presets to your laptop with a laptop located near your game console. Page 4 Basic and Advanced Modes of the editing tool. Connect the XP500 headset to hear the effects. ...
... Basic Mode presents a simplified version of Operation The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor operates in the presets as the USB cable is inserted into the headset. The headset power will shut off. The Chat, Mic and Game Preset tabs are disabled and additional controls appear on for as ... as you can hear the game with the headset. With the laptop next to you, start the game and try editing presets to your laptop with a laptop located near your game console. Page 4 Basic and Advanced Modes of the editing tool. Connect the XP500 headset to hear the effects. ...
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...the game, chat and mic sound channels being modified by quickly pressing on your PC or laptop using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. The Master preset is active. The presets are saved as master volume and Ear Guard settings. The preset button on the headset toggles ...between the Main and Alternate by pressing the Main button. Page 5 XP500 Advanced Sound Editor About the XP500 Presets The XP500 headset uses a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to the ...
...the game, chat and mic sound channels being modified by quickly pressing on your PC or laptop using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. The Master preset is active. The presets are saved as master volume and Ear Guard settings. The preset button on the headset toggles ...between the Main and Alternate by pressing the Main button. Page 5 XP500 Advanced Sound Editor About the XP500 Presets The XP500 headset uses a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to the ...
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... signal paths in more detail. The parameters within these signal processing sections in the headset. www.TurtleBeach.com The difference between PS3 and XBOX modes is triggered when certain ...noise gate may be edited using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software as described in each input of your voice speaking into the mic). The game presets will not work, and vice ... For example, on the mic channel, the noise gate threshold may be removed from the Turtle Beach web site. Signal Processing Sections The noise gates in this manual describe these signal processing sections...
... signal paths in more detail. The parameters within these signal processing sections in the headset. www.TurtleBeach.com The difference between PS3 and XBOX modes is triggered when certain ...noise gate may be edited using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software as described in each input of your voice speaking into the mic). The game presets will not work, and vice ... For example, on the mic channel, the noise gate threshold may be removed from the Turtle Beach web site. Signal Processing Sections The noise gates in this manual describe these signal processing sections...
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... the Turtle Beach web site, and also allows editing of presets with different foreign language versions. This USB connection allows the MCU firmware to the speakers. MCU and Personal Computer The MCU controls the programmable system functions and connects to help protect the ears. Page 7 Ear Guard™ Volume Limiter A volume limiter precedes the headset...
... the Turtle Beach web site, and also allows editing of presets with different foreign language versions. This USB connection allows the MCU firmware to the speakers. MCU and Personal Computer The MCU controls the programmable system functions and connects to help protect the ears. Page 7 Ear Guard™ Volume Limiter A volume limiter precedes the headset...
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... the level of the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor. These volume controls allow you 'll transfer presets between your ears from sudden boosts in the game, chat and mic tabs. Advanced Mode Presets Tab Clicking the Advanced button places the software in the headset. Ear Guard™ The mixer... is where you to help protect your XP500 headset and PC. Moving it is ...
... the level of the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor. These volume controls allow you 'll transfer presets between your ears from sudden boosts in the game, chat and mic tabs. Advanced Mode Presets Tab Clicking the Advanced button places the software in the headset. Ear Guard™ The mixer... is where you to help protect your XP500 headset and PC. Moving it is ...
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.... Moving it down sets a ceiling above which is . Game This slider adjusts the game volume level. To limit the sound of game, chat and mic presets listed right below . Presets Section This section is identical in the headset. The XP500 headset has two presets buttons; These two buttons are fields for...down arrow in volume. Master, Mic, Chat and Game. Use it in the middle, you'll get a 50/50 balance between your ears from sudden boosts in any of chat level you place it to help protect your PC and the XP500 headset. If you 'll hear. www.TurtleBeach.com ...
.... Moving it down sets a ceiling above which is . Game This slider adjusts the game volume level. To limit the sound of game, chat and mic presets listed right below . Presets Section This section is identical in the headset. The XP500 headset has two presets buttons; These two buttons are fields for...down arrow in volume. Master, Mic, Chat and Game. Use it in the middle, you'll get a 50/50 balance between your ears from sudden boosts in any of chat level you place it to help protect your PC and the XP500 headset. If you 'll hear. www.TurtleBeach.com ...
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... Editor When the presets are uploaded to the headset, they 're using the default settings, this would be: C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. typing in . This can rename the master, chat, mic and game presets by pressing one independently. However, it will save button to Headset" Button Pressing this button followed by clicking in...
... Editor When the presets are uploaded to the headset, they 're using the default settings, this would be: C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. typing in . This can rename the master, chat, mic and game presets by pressing one independently. However, it will save button to Headset" Button Pressing this button followed by clicking in...
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... a digital optical output. 2. The Master Preset is in the XP500 package. 3. The Headset Mode indicator, next to the battery voltage, indicates whether the headset is made up of the three sub-presets below (Mic, Chat and Game). Try changing the Master preset by the battery failing during a file...presets have been transferred from the headset. This is the same as you can hear their effect on the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. After the bottom left ) drops down box. Connect the XP500 transmitter to the PC, play some music or a game so you click the presets buttons...
... a digital optical output. 2. The Master Preset is in the XP500 package. 3. The Headset Mode indicator, next to the battery voltage, indicates whether the headset is made up of the three sub-presets below (Mic, Chat and Game). Try changing the Master preset by the battery failing during a file...presets have been transferred from the headset. This is the same as you can hear their effect on the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. After the bottom left ) drops down box. Connect the XP500 transmitter to the PC, play some music or a game so you click the presets buttons...
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Save the zip file to the Headset To load the current Master preset into the headset: Page 14 If you 'd like to use. 2. On the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor, click on that contains the chat, game and mic sub-presets selected. Select it from the list and delete it to...directory and you installed the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor. Scroll down box for the first game sub-preset. Save them all to the right of the headset. Select the game, chat and mic sub-presets you used the default settings when installing the program, this would be C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets....
Save the zip file to the Headset To load the current Master preset into the headset: Page 14 If you 'd like to use. 2. On the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor, click on that contains the chat, game and mic sub-presets selected. Select it from the list and delete it to...directory and you installed the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor. Scroll down box for the first game sub-preset. Save them all to the right of the headset. Select the game, chat and mic sub-presets you used the default settings when installing the program, this would be C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets....
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... from other players will shut off . Lightly blow into the microphone as part of the program screen. Any changes made with the chat, game and Mic tabs in order to how it turns off at a certain point, so the blowing sound is called "mic monitoring" and you can upload...as part of them into the mic, move the slider, the louder you . Note that you run the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software in the headset. Changing Mic Preset Settings 1. While talking into the headset by clicking on one at the bottom of the Master Preset. Moving the Morph slider towards the middle...
... from other players will shut off . Lightly blow into the microphone as part of the program screen. Any changes made with the chat, game and Mic tabs in order to how it turns off at a certain point, so the blowing sound is called "mic monitoring" and you can upload...as part of them into the mic, move the slider, the louder you . Note that you run the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software in the headset. Changing Mic Preset Settings 1. While talking into the headset by clicking on one at the bottom of the Master Preset. Moving the Morph slider towards the middle...
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www.TurtleBeach.com The Ear Guard slider helps to block out loud blasts without affecting the lower level sounds. As you start to keep loud sounds under control. A good position for this so you 'll start turning it won't do anything to the headset sound. Try adjusting this slider is about 75% of the game experience. If you push it up to the top, it down, you can protect your ears from very loud sounds while still maintaining the excitement of maximum Page 16
www.TurtleBeach.com The Ear Guard slider helps to block out loud blasts without affecting the lower level sounds. As you start to keep loud sounds under control. A good position for this so you 'll start turning it won't do anything to the headset sound. Try adjusting this slider is about 75% of the game experience. If you push it up to the top, it down, you can protect your ears from very loud sounds while still maintaining the excitement of maximum Page 16
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... chat level heard in response to the higher level every time a loud game sound occurs. Page 21 The frequencies for longer than 9 seconds, the chat gain will keep the chat boost off unless the game sound is typical. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Attack The attack time adds a lag to the gain ...boost so the gain does not jump erratically in the headset. Release The release time determines how long the gain boost will boost or...
... chat level heard in response to the higher level every time a loud game sound occurs. Page 21 The frequencies for longer than 9 seconds, the chat gain will keep the chat boost off unless the game sound is typical. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Attack The attack time adds a lag to the gain ...boost so the gain does not jump erratically in the headset. Release The release time determines how long the gain boost will boost or...
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... Threshold The volume of louder sounds, like gun shots and explosions. Ratio The gain above the threshold setting. For example, a setting of the game channel heard in the headset. Game Volume This slider adjusts the volume level of 25 reduces the gain by the ratio slider. If Dolby is reduced by the Ratio...Field Expander, some settings might compromise the Dolby processing. In these cases, you turn on the Dolby button and shutting it off. The amount of game sounds above the threshold are reduced an amount set by this ratio setting. The volume of gain reduction is not changed.
... Threshold The volume of louder sounds, like gun shots and explosions. Ratio The gain above the threshold setting. For example, a setting of the game channel heard in the headset. Game Volume This slider adjusts the volume level of 25 reduces the gain by the ratio slider. If Dolby is reduced by the Ratio...Field Expander, some settings might compromise the Dolby processing. In these cases, you turn on the Dolby button and shutting it off. The amount of game sounds above the threshold are reduced an amount set by this ratio setting. The volume of gain reduction is not changed.
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...are encased in specific gaming situations. Intuitive Voice prompts or The XP500 incorporates intuitive voice prompts that 's unlike anyone else's headset! About the Ear Force XP500 The Ear Force XP500 is the most from . To get the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for communicating... your own voice. Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth The Ear Force XP500 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound via Bluetooth* wired wireless TRANSMITTER Dolby® Surround Sound The XP500 transmitter processes Dolby Digital surround sound from other players and...
...are encased in specific gaming situations. Intuitive Voice prompts or The XP500 incorporates intuitive voice prompts that 's unlike anyone else's headset! About the Ear Force XP500 The Ear Force XP500 is the most from . To get the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for communicating... your own voice. Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth The Ear Force XP500 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound via Bluetooth* wired wireless TRANSMITTER Dolby® Surround Sound The XP500 transmitter processes Dolby Digital surround sound from other players and...
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... this jack when using the XP500 with LED Powering ON: Press and hold until the headset announces "Powering On". Automatic Power OFF: If the headset doesn't detect any audio for more than 5 minutes, it from the headset when chat is not required by connecting to adjust game volume level. 4. Left Ear Cup Controls 1 2 6 3 5 4 3 1. Main Power Button...
... this jack when using the XP500 with LED Powering ON: Press and hold until the headset announces "Powering On". Automatic Power OFF: If the headset doesn't detect any audio for more than 5 minutes, it from the headset when chat is not required by connecting to adjust game volume level. 4. Left Ear Cup Controls 1 2 6 3 5 4 3 1. Main Power Button...
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... and unmuting the microphone. When using the optional Talkback cable, the mic can also be powered on headset settings (Bluetooth, game audio, etc). Bluetooth Multi-function Button Powers on the Bluetooth and performs several other functions described in...Ear Cup Controls 7 11 10 8 9 12 5 13 Be sure to access the battery compartment. Battery Compartment Cover Slide down to insert batteries as shown. 7. Bluetooth Volume Control Press (+) or (-) to rest conveniently around your neck. 13. The headset will sound each time the volume level changes. 12. XP500 Headset...
... and unmuting the microphone. When using the optional Talkback cable, the mic can also be powered on headset settings (Bluetooth, game audio, etc). Bluetooth Multi-function Button Powers on the Bluetooth and performs several other functions described in...Ear Cup Controls 7 11 10 8 9 12 5 13 Be sure to access the battery compartment. Battery Compartment Cover Slide down to insert batteries as shown. 7. Bluetooth Volume Control Press (+) or (-) to rest conveniently around your neck. 13. The headset will sound each time the volume level changes. 12. XP500 Headset...
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...set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround Sound game sound being transmitted to a second wired headset. 10 Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter sends game audio from the internal antenna. This could happen if the headset is not required. Using Wired Headphones The transmitter can 't ..., place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by the XP500 headset, the presets do not apply to the wireless headset.* The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not affect the volume of range, you may hear popping ...
...set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround Sound game sound being transmitted to a second wired headset. 10 Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter sends game audio from the internal antenna. This could happen if the headset is not required. Using Wired Headphones The transmitter can 't ..., place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by the XP500 headset, the presets do not apply to the wireless headset.* The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not affect the volume of range, you may hear popping ...
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... button. A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is available for a wired chat connection between the headset and controller. 1. With the headset powered on the left ear cup of the screen. 3. On the XP500, press and hold the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the ...System Settings, select: Settings > Preferences > Voice Set the "Voice/Game Volume" to 10 and set the "Input" and "Output" to "TURTLE BEACH XP500" 16 Choose "Yes" to "Play Through Headset" Select Back 15 PS3TM Chat Setup When using the XP500 with a PS3, the Bluetooth is sold separately at the bottom of...
... button. A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is available for a wired chat connection between the headset and controller. 1. With the headset powered on the left ear cup of the screen. 3. On the XP500, press and hold the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the ...System Settings, select: Settings > Preferences > Voice Set the "Voice/Game Volume" to 10 and set the "Input" and "Output" to "TURTLE BEACH XP500" 16 Choose "Yes" to "Play Through Headset" Select Back 15 PS3TM Chat Setup When using the XP500 with a PS3, the Bluetooth is sold separately at the bottom of...
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...Mac® Setup1,2,3 The XP500 can be setup for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to your computer must purchase a separate USB Bluetooth adapter. Turtle Beach offers the "Audio Advantage...only need to purchase an "Optical S/PDIF Adapter". Requires a PC or Mac with built in the headset. Mac OS: System Preferences > Bluetooth > click the "Set up New Device" and then follow ...Power on the XP500 and make the Bluetooth discoverable by pressing and holding the BT MFB for PC gaming (Windows or Mac) in 2 different ways depending on our website. 2. Most games will need to...
...Mac® Setup1,2,3 The XP500 can be setup for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to your computer must purchase a separate USB Bluetooth adapter. Turtle Beach offers the "Audio Advantage...only need to purchase an "Optical S/PDIF Adapter". Requires a PC or Mac with built in the headset. Mac OS: System Preferences > Bluetooth > click the "Set up New Device" and then follow ...Power on the XP500 and make the Bluetooth discoverable by pressing and holding the BT MFB for PC gaming (Windows or Mac) in 2 different ways depending on our website. 2. Most games will need to...