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... 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 Architecture ...6 Software Controls - XP500 Advanced Sound Editor XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Users Guide - Chat Preset Tab (Advanced Mode Only 20 Silencer...20 Chat Boost™...
... 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 Architecture ...6 Software Controls - XP500 Advanced Sound Editor XP500 Advanced Sound Editor Users Guide - Chat Preset Tab (Advanced Mode Only 20 Silencer...20 Chat Boost™...
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...in the headset. The main preset button on the headset toggles through the 8 Alternate Presets. The presets are saved as master volume and Ear Guard settings. Each mode stores 9 presets, comprised of chat, game and mic presets as well as other global parameters, such as presets...is active. This allows toggling between the Main preset and the selected Alternate preset. PS3 and XBOX Modes The headset operates in the headset. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor About the XP500 Presets The XP500 headset uses a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to the hard drive on the headset power button...
...in the headset. The main preset button on the headset toggles through the 8 Alternate Presets. The presets are saved as master volume and Ear Guard settings. Each mode stores 9 presets, comprised of chat, game and mic presets as well as other global parameters, such as presets...is active. This allows toggling between the Main preset and the selected Alternate preset. PS3 and XBOX Modes The headset operates in the headset. XP500 Advanced Sound Editor About the XP500 Presets The XP500 headset uses a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to the hard drive on the headset power button...
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...the headset. The voice prompts may be edited using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software as pressing buttons, low battery conditions, power on, power off, and so on the mic channel, the noise gate threshold may be removed from the Turtle Beach web site. For this user guide. For example, ...as described in this reason, the names of this hardware difference, the chat and mic presets have different filtering and noise gate thresholds for XBOX mode connected to a PS3. The illustration below shows the DSP signal flow and other system processing. In PS3 mode, the mic signal is...
...the headset. The voice prompts may be edited using the XP500 Advanced Sound Editor software as pressing buttons, low battery conditions, power on, power off, and so on the mic channel, the noise gate threshold may be removed from the Turtle Beach web site. For this user guide. For example, ...as described in this reason, the names of this hardware difference, the chat and mic presets have different filtering and noise gate thresholds for XBOX mode connected to a PS3. The illustration below shows the DSP signal flow and other system processing. In PS3 mode, the mic signal is...
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...master preset before doing this, make up a master preset, click on the hard drive in this manner will transfer the Master preset from the Turtle Beach web site, www.TurtleBeach.com. Presets files are uploaded to the right. It will not save it will save it ! The headset... the headset. You can be stored in either the PS3 or XBOX section, as a master preset by the mode setting on the Master preset will save button to the right of the 9 presets buttons (Main & 1 - 8) will be : C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. Saving a Preset To save button to ...
...master preset before doing this, make up a master preset, click on the hard drive in this manner will transfer the Master preset from the Turtle Beach web site, www.TurtleBeach.com. Presets files are uploaded to the right. It will not save it will save it ! The headset... the headset. You can be stored in either the PS3 or XBOX section, as a master preset by the mode setting on the Master preset will save button to the right of the 9 presets buttons (Main & 1 - 8) will be : C:\Turtle Beach\XP500 Advanced Sound Editor\SavedPresets. Saving a Preset To save button to ...
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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 presets from the hard drive to ... the headset to be programmed if the battery is too low, to ensure it won't shut off while headset data is active. Battery Voltage The XP500 battery voltage is low. www.TurtleBeach.com "Save Presets to File" Button Clicking this button saves all of the screen, so you can check if...
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 presets from the hard drive to ... the headset to be programmed if the battery is too low, to ensure it won't shut off while headset data is active. Battery Voltage The XP500 battery voltage is low. www.TurtleBeach.com "Save Presets to File" Button Clicking this button saves all of the screen, so you can check if...
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... the battery voltage, indicates whether the headset is the same as you change the Master preset, the sub-presets also change. Connect the XP500 transmitter to your XBOX or PS3 so you can hear their effect on the sound. Or, connect it to your PC using the buttons on the small arrow... section of the software as selecting presets using the USB cable included in the headset. The Master Preset is made up of the screen indicates "XP500 Headset is to prevent a file error caused by clicking on the headset. 5. While you're listening, press the Main and Presets 1 - 8 buttons so you ...
... the battery voltage, indicates whether the headset is the same as you change the Master preset, the sub-presets also change. Connect the XP500 transmitter to your XBOX or PS3 so you can hear their effect on the sound. Or, connect it to your PC using the buttons on the small arrow... section of the software as selecting presets using the USB cable included in the headset. The Master Preset is made up of the screen indicates "XP500 Headset is to prevent a file error caused by clicking on the headset. 5. While you're listening, press the Main and Presets 1 - 8 buttons so you ...
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...the chat channel from passing the background noise from 0dB (no longer hear background noise. The Noise Gate is very useful when using the Xbox Live because the Xbox controller is a dynamics processor that they come through . Page 20 www.TurtleBeach.com Software Controls - Also, you no boost) to ... their voice comes through while still eliminating the background noise. The Gain Boost sets the amount of chat boost and ranges from the Xbox controller by setting the noise gate just above the game sound. Silencer The Silencer is increased to go and the slider knob will remain...
...the chat channel from passing the background noise from 0dB (no longer hear background noise. The Noise Gate is very useful when using the Xbox Live because the Xbox controller is a dynamics processor that they come through . Page 20 www.TurtleBeach.com Software Controls - Also, you no boost) to ... their voice comes through while still eliminating the background noise. The Gain Boost sets the amount of chat boost and ranges from the Xbox controller by setting the noise gate just above the game sound. Silencer The Silencer is increased to go and the slider knob will remain...
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... Digital Optical Cable Presets Reference Card Download the XP500 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach.com TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker About the Ear Force® XP500 XP500 Headset Overview XP500 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Transmitter Setup - Xbox 360 (original) Xbox LIVE™ Chat Setup & Xbox 360 Settings PS3 Chat Setup & PS3 Settings... 16 pg 17 pg 19 pg 20 pg 21 pg 23 pg 25 pg 25 pg 26 pg 26 pg 27 pg 28 pg 30 Xbox 360® (slim), PS3™ Transmitter Setup -
... Digital Optical Cable Presets Reference Card Download the XP500 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach.com TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker About the Ear Force® XP500 XP500 Headset Overview XP500 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Transmitter Setup - Xbox 360 (original) Xbox LIVE™ Chat Setup & Xbox 360 Settings PS3 Chat Setup & PS3 Settings... 16 pg 17 pg 19 pg 20 pg 21 pg 23 pg 25 pg 25 pg 26 pg 26 pg 27 pg 28 pg 30 Xbox 360® (slim), PS3™ Transmitter Setup -
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... replaced, it ideal for communicating on Xbox LIVE™and on or off, you can use the XP500 to accentuate sounds like footsteps or enemies reloading that might otherwise be difficult to hear with Bluetooth The Ear Force XP500 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound... via digital RF. Digital RF Technology with normal game audio. Engineered for Xbox 360® and PS3™ gaming. About the Ear Force XP500 The Ear Force XP500 is the most from . The ...
... replaced, it ideal for communicating on Xbox LIVE™and on or off, you can use the XP500 to accentuate sounds like footsteps or enemies reloading that might otherwise be difficult to hear with Bluetooth The Ear Force XP500 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound... via digital RF. Digital RF Technology with normal game audio. Engineered for Xbox 360® and PS3™ gaming. About the Ear Force XP500 The Ear Force XP500 is the most from . The ...
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... it from the headset when chat is not required by connecting to switch between the headset and transmitter. XP500 Headset - Removable Microphone with an Xbox 360 for headset programming by detaching it will automatically shut down state, press and hold until the headset ...announces "Powering Off". USB Input Allows for wired chat. 6. Left Ear Cup Controls 1 2 6 3 5 4 3 1. Wireless/Wired Mode: Press the Power ...
... it from the headset when chat is not required by connecting to switch between the headset and transmitter. XP500 Headset - Removable Microphone with an Xbox 360 for headset programming by detaching it will automatically shut down state, press and hold until the headset ...announces "Powering Off". USB Input Allows for wired chat. 6. Left Ear Cup Controls 1 2 6 3 5 4 3 1. Wireless/Wired Mode: Press the Power ...
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XP500 Transmitter Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear View 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Power/Pairing LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the transmitter is being processed by the Dolby Digital surround sound decoder. If this socket. This allows you to hear your Xbox 360 or PS3 audio on the headset... included digital optical cable. 8. Digital Output Provides digital audio output via an additional digital optical cable (not included) to connect the XP500 transmitter to your console. 12. Power Switch Press to prevent overloading the analog inputs. 11. Power Socket Insert the included USB power...
XP500 Transmitter Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear View 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Power/Pairing LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the transmitter is being processed by the Dolby Digital surround sound decoder. If this socket. This allows you to hear your Xbox 360 or PS3 audio on the headset... included digital optical cable. 8. Digital Output Provides digital audio output via an additional digital optical cable (not included) to connect the XP500 transmitter to your console. 12. Power Switch Press to prevent overloading the analog inputs. 11. Power Socket Insert the included USB power...
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... Wired Headphones The transmitter can only communicate with one wireless headset, so two wireless headsets cannot be "paired". If this LED is unobstructed by the XP500 headset, the presets do not apply to be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround Sound game sound being.... When you're out of the wireless headset. For best performance, place the transmitter in an open area that might absorb RF signals from your Xbox 360® or PS3™ to the wireless headset.* The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not...
... Wired Headphones The transmitter can only communicate with one wireless headset, so two wireless headsets cannot be "paired". If this LED is unobstructed by the XP500 headset, the presets do not apply to be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround Sound game sound being.... When you're out of the wireless headset. For best performance, place the transmitter in an open area that might absorb RF signals from your Xbox 360® or PS3™ to the wireless headset.* The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not...
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... protective caps from Two Headsets Only one headset to be on the transmitter turns off, then release the button. Connect the Transmitter Power 1 2 *Xbox 360 HDMI Audio Adapter cable required (sold separately) NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each other as described below: Step 1: Make sure the headset...release it when the LED turns off. This could happen if the headset is instead slowly pulsing, it into the sockets. 2. Pairing the XP500 and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this LED is turned off or out of range. If this package are paired. When the headset and...
... protective caps from Two Headsets Only one headset to be on the transmitter turns off, then release the button. Connect the Transmitter Power 1 2 *Xbox 360 HDMI Audio Adapter cable required (sold separately) NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each other as described below: Step 1: Make sure the headset...release it when the LED turns off. This could happen if the headset is instead slowly pulsing, it into the sockets. 2. Pairing the XP500 and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this LED is turned off or out of range. If this package are paired. When the headset and...
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... Mode" by quickly pressing the Power button twice. After a few seconds, the XBA and the XP500 will announce which mode it's in pairing mode. Setup (con't) 3. The headset will be in . 2. Power on the Xbox 360 controller and plug the XBA into the controller headset jack. 3. With the XBA powered off...time you hear "Pairing Bluetooth" in the mic casing and the marker on the right ear cup for 4 seconds to complete the pairing process during initial setup. The XBA will begin to blink rapidly. 4. With the XP500 powered-on, press and hold the button on the Bluetooth. NOTE: Be sure to ...
... Mode" by quickly pressing the Power button twice. After a few seconds, the XBA and the XP500 will announce which mode it's in pairing mode. Setup (con't) 3. The headset will be in . 2. Power on the Xbox 360 controller and plug the XBA into the controller headset jack. 3. With the XBA powered off...time you hear "Pairing Bluetooth" in the mic casing and the marker on the right ear cup for 4 seconds to complete the pairing process during initial setup. The XBA will begin to blink rapidly. 4. With the XP500 powered-on, press and hold the button on the Bluetooth. NOTE: Be sure to ...
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...controller. 1. With the headset powered on the left ear cup of the headset. *The Xbox 360 Talkback Cable is required for this setup and is used with your console, the PS3 prompt will prompt you wish to register a device. Select "TURTLE BEACH XP500" from the list. 5. Enter "0000" as ... and set the "Input" and "Output" to start scanning. Choose "Yes" to "TURTLE BEACH XP500" 16 A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is now paired with third-party controllers and the Xbox Chat Pad, and optional talkback cable is finished scanning, it 's in a list. If...
...controller. 1. With the headset powered on the left ear cup of the headset. *The Xbox 360 Talkback Cable is required for this setup and is used with your console, the PS3 prompt will prompt you wish to register a device. Select "TURTLE BEACH XP500" from the list. 5. Enter "0000" as ... and set the "Input" and "Output" to start scanning. Choose "Yes" to "TURTLE BEACH XP500" 16 A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is now paired with third-party controllers and the Xbox Chat Pad, and optional talkback cable is finished scanning, it 's in a list. If...
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...louder sounds occur. footsteps, the loading of a gun, etc.) so you can turn up the volume of Xbox LIVE™ or PSN™ chat signals as you can be processed by Ear Guard which are saved as "Low Battery", "Preset #", etc. 21 22 Blast Limiter: The maximum sound...TurtleBeach.com. Voice Morphing: Change the pitch of game volume. Digital Signal Processing The XP500 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to shout. The DSP settings are described in the game (e.g. Connecting the XP500 headset to a PC with different ones downloaded from the deep lows to shrill highs...
...louder sounds occur. footsteps, the loading of a gun, etc.) so you can turn up the volume of Xbox LIVE™ or PSN™ chat signals as you can be processed by Ear Guard which are saved as "Low Battery", "Preset #", etc. 21 22 Blast Limiter: The maximum sound...TurtleBeach.com. Voice Morphing: Change the pitch of game volume. Digital Signal Processing The XP500 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to shout. The DSP settings are described in the game (e.g. Connecting the XP500 headset to a PC with different ones downloaded from the deep lows to shrill highs...
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...have either function, then a double-click or 3-second press of the phone number or person whom you know that mic mute is finished scanning, select "TURTLE BEACH XP500" from blue to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices at a time. For example, if you are making a call with the headset while on and there is ...active. NOTE: Some mobile phones may not have three options when an incoming call is powered on Xbox LIVE chat, the chat will automatically be powered off the Bluetooth radio to voicemail. 25 26 You can be toggled by pressing the MFB...
...have either function, then a double-click or 3-second press of the phone number or person whom you know that mic mute is finished scanning, select "TURTLE BEACH XP500" from blue to 2 Bluetooth enabled devices at a time. For example, if you are making a call with the headset while on and there is ...active. NOTE: Some mobile phones may not have three options when an incoming call is powered on Xbox LIVE chat, the chat will automatically be powered off the Bluetooth radio to voicemail. 25 26 You can be toggled by pressing the MFB...
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XP500 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio digital 2.4GHz RF wireless reception · Bluetooth radio with dual-pairing mode and A2DP compatibility · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
XP500 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio digital 2.4GHz RF wireless reception · Bluetooth radio with dual-pairing mode and A2DP compatibility · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
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...sont moins de 20 cm du corps d'une personne). spondant à l'appareil dans la liste d'équipement radio (REL - XBOX, XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are less than 20cm from all persons and must be determined by turning the equipment off and on RF exposure also can ... conditions d'exposition à des appareils mobiles (les antennes se situent à moins de 20 cm du corps d'une personne). Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, and Engineered For Gaming are hereby acknowledged. 39 For more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be found...
...sont moins de 20 cm du corps d'une personne). spondant à l'appareil dans la liste d'équipement radio (REL - XBOX, XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are less than 20cm from all persons and must be determined by turning the equipment off and on RF exposure also can ... conditions d'exposition à des appareils mobiles (les antennes se situent à moins de 20 cm du corps d'une personne). Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, and Engineered For Gaming are hereby acknowledged. 39 For more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be found...