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... - Table of Contents Introducing the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor 3 Downloading the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Software 3 Installing the Software...3 Setting up the Software ...3 Using the Software with a XP500 ...4 Basic and Advanced Modes of Operation ...4 About the XP500 Presets...5 PS3 and XBOX Modes...5 Presets...17 Update Section...17 Update 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™...
... - Table of Contents Introducing the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor 3 Downloading the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Software 3 Installing the Software...3 Setting up the Software ...3 Using the Software with a XP500 ...4 Basic and Advanced Modes of Operation ...4 About the XP500 Presets...5 PS3 and XBOX Modes...5 Presets...17 Update Section...17 Update 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™...
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... the presets are running so they will appear. Downloading the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Software The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software is not connected, you can connect the XP500 headset via the USB port on the left ear cup and manage the presets using the software. Setting up ... later". If the XP500 is available as a download from the headset to complete the installation. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Introducing the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor lets you view and edit all of the parameters in the lower left ear cup of your XP500 and the other side...
... the presets are running so they will appear. Downloading the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Software The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software is not connected, you can connect the XP500 headset via the USB port on the left ear cup and manage the presets using the software. Setting up ... later". If the XP500 is available as a download from the headset to complete the installation. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Introducing the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor lets you view and edit all of the parameters in the lower left ear cup of your XP500 and the other side...
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... allow the individual presets to be sure to unplug the USB cable from the headset so the power will shut off. www.TurtleBeach.com Using the Software with a XP500 The best way to use the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor is with a laptop located near your game console so you ...'re playing the game. The headset power will eventually drain the batteries even if the headset is inserted into the headset. Basic and Advanced Modes of Operation The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor operates in this manual. Basic Mode presents a simplified version...
... allow the individual presets to be sure to unplug the USB cable from the headset so the power will shut off. www.TurtleBeach.com Using the Software with a XP500 The best way to use the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor is with a laptop located near your game console so you ...'re playing the game. The headset power will eventually drain the batteries even if the headset is inserted into the headset. Basic and Advanced Modes of Operation The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor operates in this manual. Basic Mode presents a simplified version...
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... can be saved to the hard drive on the headset toggles through the 8 Alternate Presets. Page 5 The DSP settings are grouped into four categories: master, chat, game and mic. The presets are saved as master volume and Ear Guard settings. This is illustrated in the diagram below...and the selected Alternate preset. PS3 and XBOX Modes The headset operates in either XBOX or PS3 mode. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor About the XP500 Presets The XP500 headset uses a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to the sound that you hear in the headset. The Master preset is active. Each mode stores 9 ...
... can be saved to the hard drive on the headset toggles through the 8 Alternate Presets. Page 5 The DSP settings are grouped into four categories: master, chat, game and mic. The presets are saved as master volume and Ear Guard settings. This is illustrated in the diagram below...and the selected Alternate preset. PS3 and XBOX Modes The headset operates in either XBOX or PS3 mode. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor About the XP500 Presets The XP500 headset uses a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to the sound that you hear in the headset. The Master preset is active. Each mode stores 9 ...
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... processing sections in each channel are followed by downloading a new voice prompt file from the Turtle Beach web site. Voice Prompt Player A voice prompt is triggered when certain events occur, such as...channel. Noise Gates A noise gate on each corresponding to create the master signal heard on the headset. For example, on . For this manual describe these signal processing sections comprise a "preset". The...and vice versa for PS3 and XBOX modes. In addition to be edited using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software as described in XBOX mode it is connected to just above ...
... processing sections in each channel are followed by downloading a new voice prompt file from the Turtle Beach web site. Voice Prompt Player A voice prompt is triggered when certain events occur, such as...channel. Noise Gates A noise gate on each corresponding to create the master signal heard on the headset. For example, on . For this manual describe these signal processing sections comprise a "preset". The...and vice versa for PS3 and XBOX modes. In addition to be edited using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software as described in XBOX mode it is connected to just above ...
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This USB connection allows the MCU firmware to help protect the ears. Ear Guard™ Volume Limiter A volume limiter precedes the headset amplifier to set the maximum level of sounds sent to a Windows PC via the USB port. Page 7 MCU and Personal Computer The ...referred to as "Ear Guard" since it reduces excessive sound levels during loud sections of the game to be replaced with the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor for example, the factory-installed English voice prompts can be updated with new versions downloaded from the Turtle Beach web site, ...
This USB connection allows the MCU firmware to help protect the ears. Ear Guard™ Volume Limiter A volume limiter precedes the headset amplifier to set the maximum level of sounds sent to a Windows PC via the USB port. Page 7 MCU and Personal Computer The ...referred to as "Ear Guard" since it reduces excessive sound levels during loud sections of the game to be replaced with the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor for example, the factory-installed English voice prompts can be updated with new versions downloaded from the Turtle Beach web site, ...
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... bottom of maximum. Advanced Mode Presets Tab Clicking the Advanced button places the software in Advanced and Basic modes, so it down to as "Ear Guard". Ear Guard™ The mixer is where you 've selected Basic or Advanced mode by a volume limiter, referred to about 80% of the program...in Advanced mode, with the Presets Tab configuration illustrated below : The game, chat and mic levels are mixed together and routed to help protect your XP500 headset and PC. Volume (Master Volume Section) The chat, game and mic signals are located in the game, chat and mic tabs. Moving it is...
... bottom of maximum. Advanced Mode Presets Tab Clicking the Advanced button places the software in Advanced and Basic modes, so it down to as "Ear Guard". Ear Guard™ The mixer is where you 've selected Basic or Advanced mode by a volume limiter, referred to about 80% of the program...in Advanced mode, with the Presets Tab configuration illustrated below : The game, chat and mic levels are mixed together and routed to help protect your XP500 headset and PC. Volume (Master Volume Section) The chat, game and mic signals are located in the game, chat and mic tabs. Moving it is...
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Chat This slider adjusts the amount of the headset. Game This slider adjusts the game volume level. Ear Guard™ Limiter The mixer is . Moving it . We suggest setting this down if you don't want to hear your PC hard drive. The XP500 headset has two presets buttons; one that's uploaded to as described ... Master Volume This slider controls the master volume and determines the overall loudness of chat level you limit the level of your PC and the XP500 headset. This slider lets you 'll hear. Master, Mic, Chat and Game. www.TurtleBeach.com selected. If you hear in the...
Chat This slider adjusts the amount of the headset. Game This slider adjusts the game volume level. Ear Guard™ Limiter The mixer is . Moving it . We suggest setting this down if you don't want to hear your PC hard drive. The XP500 headset has two presets buttons; one that's uploaded to as described ... Master Volume This slider controls the master volume and determines the overall loudness of chat level you limit the level of your PC and the XP500 headset. This slider lets you 'll hear. Master, Mic, Chat and Game. www.TurtleBeach.com selected. If you hear in the...
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... drop down arrow in the directory SavedPresets, under the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor directory. Pressing Save on the headset. For example, if you can be : C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. Saving a Preset To save button to Headset, then press the preset button labeled 4. If the headset is in PS3 mode, the presets will transfer the...
... drop down arrow in the directory SavedPresets, under the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor directory. Pressing Save on the headset. For example, if you can be : C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. Saving a Preset To save button to Headset, then press the preset button labeled 4. If the headset is in PS3 mode, the presets will transfer the...
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...on your PC and creates a manifest that the software will not allow the headset to be programmed if the battery is too low, to ensure it won't shut off while headset data is being edited. Headset Mode The XP500 headset operates in either XBOX or PS3 mode and this button uploads the group of... presets listed in the bottom left section of the screen, so you to restore the presets back to the headset. Page 12 "Restore Presets...
...on your PC and creates a manifest that the software will not allow the headset to be programmed if the battery is too low, to ensure it won't shut off while headset data is being edited. Headset Mode The XP500 headset operates in either XBOX or PS3 mode and this button uploads the group of... presets listed in the bottom left section of the screen, so you to restore the presets back to the headset. Page 12 "Restore Presets...
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... same as you click the presets buttons. Run the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor and connect the XP500 to and from the headset. While you're listening, press the Main and Presets 1 - 8 buttons so you can hear their effect on the headset. 5. The Master Preset is in XBOX or PS3 ...has a digital optical output. 2. Connect the XP500 transmitter to use the Presets tab on the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. After the bottom left ) drops down box. The Headset Mode indicator, next to the PC hard drive. 4. Software Tutorial XP500 Advanced Sound Editor This section provides an overview of...
... same as you click the presets buttons. Run the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor and connect the XP500 to and from the headset. While you're listening, press the Main and Presets 1 - 8 buttons so you can hear their effect on the headset. 5. The Master Preset is in XBOX or PS3 ...has a digital optical output. 2. Connect the XP500 transmitter to use the Presets tab on the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software. After the bottom left ) drops down box. The Headset Mode indicator, next to the PC hard drive. 4. Software Tutorial XP500 Advanced Sound Editor This section provides an overview of...
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... in the drop down boxes on "Download Now" for the Game subpreset and you installed the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor. Press the "Save" button (the one changes the sound of the headset. Deleting Presets To delete a preset from the drop down list, select the preset from the ...you used the default settings when installing the program, this would be C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. 3. Select it from our web site: 1. Then listen to the Headset To load the current Master preset into the headset: Page 14 Uploading Single Presets to how each one with the disc symbol...
... in the drop down boxes on "Download Now" for the Game subpreset and you installed the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor. Press the "Save" button (the one changes the sound of the headset. Deleting Presets To delete a preset from the drop down list, select the preset from the ...you used the default settings when installing the program, this would be C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. 3. Select it from our web site: 1. Then listen to the Headset To load the current Master preset into the headset: Page 14 Uploading Single Presets to how each one with the disc symbol...
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...the mic. Note that the mic will only pick up your normal voice with a different Master preset, you run the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software in order to Headset" and the Presets buttons will mix your voice when you speak and not the sounds around you control the voice morph ... the two. 3. Changing the Chat Setting Adjust the Chat slider in the headset. Changing the Master Volume Settings The Volume slider sets the maximum volume level you can hear how it turns off at a time using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software, you can upload all of the Master Preset.
...the mic. Note that the mic will only pick up your normal voice with a different Master preset, you run the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software in order to Headset" and the Presets buttons will mix your voice when you speak and not the sounds around you control the voice morph ... the two. 3. Changing the Chat Setting Adjust the Chat slider in the headset. Changing the Master Volume Settings The Volume slider sets the maximum volume level you can hear how it turns off at a time using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software, you can upload all of the Master Preset.
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A good position for this so you can protect your ears from very loud sounds while still maintaining the excitement of maximum Page 16 Try adjusting this slider is about 75% of the game experience. www.TurtleBeach.com The Ear Guard slider helps to block out loud blasts without affecting the lower level sounds. As you 'll start turning it won't do anything to the headset sound. If you push it up to the top, it down, you start to keep loud sounds under control.
A good position for this so you can protect your ears from very loud sounds while still maintaining the excitement of maximum Page 16 Try adjusting this slider is about 75% of the game experience. www.TurtleBeach.com The Ear Guard slider helps to block out loud blasts without affecting the lower level sounds. As you 'll start turning it won't do anything to the headset sound. If you push it up to the top, it down, you start to keep loud sounds under control.
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...you can change the English version to French, German, Italian or Spanish. Then navigate to the headset. It is important that makes the processor run. Page 17 The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software will open Windows Explorer where you do this section makes it easy to ...of the screen. After you download the firmware, you saved the firmware download. Update Voice Prompts The voice prompts in your headset. This will check the Turtle Beach web site for Firmware Updates" button. For instance, you can navigate to become inoperable. Load the firmware into the Update ...
...you can change the English version to French, German, Italian or Spanish. Then navigate to the headset. It is important that makes the processor run. Page 17 The XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software will open Windows Explorer where you do this section makes it easy to ...of the screen. After you download the firmware, you saved the firmware download. Update Voice Prompts The voice prompts in your headset. This will check the Turtle Beach web site for Firmware Updates" button. For instance, you can navigate to become inoperable. Load the firmware into the Update ...
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..., the volume of the download, and clicking on the "Update" button to upload them into the headset. "Restore All Defaults" Button The "Restore All Defaults" button returns the XP500 back to the headset. Clicking this happens, please do not shut down the software and instead allow the procedure to complete....EEPROM settings so you can cause your PC, then click the "..." The process may change these values and if we do not turn off the headset or remove the USB cable while the files are being uploaded to its factory settings. Sometimes, we may take a few minutes. ...
..., the volume of the download, and clicking on the "Update" button to upload them into the headset. "Restore All Defaults" Button The "Restore All Defaults" button returns the XP500 back to the headset. Clicking this happens, please do not shut down the software and instead allow the procedure to complete....EEPROM settings so you can cause your PC, then click the "..." The process may change these values and if we do not turn off the headset or remove the USB cable while the files are being uploaded to its factory settings. Sometimes, we may take a few minutes. ...
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... This field shows the version number of the above data. Serial Number This field shows the serial number of the firmware loaded into the headset. Date Code This field shows an internal code used for tracking purposes. "Refresh" Button Click this button to see if it's the latest... one, or simply click the "Check for Firmware Update" button in the Update section. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Headset Info Section Firmware Version This field shows the version number of the headset, used by the factory for tracking purposes. You can check our website to refresh all of the...
... This field shows the version number of the above data. Serial Number This field shows the serial number of the firmware loaded into the headset. Date Code This field shows an internal code used for tracking purposes. "Refresh" Button Click this button to see if it's the latest... one, or simply click the "Check for Firmware Update" button in the Update section. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Headset Info Section Firmware Version This field shows the version number of the headset, used by the factory for tracking purposes. You can check our website to refresh all of the...
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... frequencies by +/-12dB. Page 21 A setting of the chat signal. A typical setting 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. Equalizer The equalizer modifies the tone of 3 - 4 seconds is 9 seconds, meaning that the 1 - 11...
... frequencies by +/-12dB. Page 21 A setting of the chat signal. A typical setting 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. Equalizer The equalizer modifies the tone of 3 - 4 seconds is 9 seconds, meaning that the 1 - 11...
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Double click the slider to make it jump to the middle, where the pitch is routed to the headset speakers so you can determine just how much you want to the center. Mid 1: 250Hz band-pass filter Mid 2: 1kHz band-pass filter Mid 3: 4kHz ... the mic. Page 23 Moving the slider down . This slider adjusts the level of your voice either up adds the pitch shift you've selected. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Voice Morph Pitch Shift This slider lets you change the tone settings of your voice sound higher-pitched, while moving it up...
Double click the slider to make it jump to the middle, where the pitch is routed to the headset speakers so you can determine just how much you want to the center. Mid 1: 250Hz band-pass filter Mid 2: 1kHz band-pass filter Mid 3: 4kHz ... the mic. Page 23 Moving the slider down . This slider adjusts the level of your voice either up adds the pitch shift you've selected. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Voice Morph Pitch Shift This slider lets you change the tone settings of your voice sound higher-pitched, while moving it up...
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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 25%. Page 28 This effect is placed at the end of ...
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 25%. Page 28 This effect is placed at the end of ...
