USER GUIDE
What’s in the Box PX5 Headset with Removable Microphone USB Programming Cable Xbox LIVE® Talkback Cable (2) AA Batteries TURTLEBEACH.COM PX5 Digital Wireless RF Transmitter USB Power Cable Digital Optical Cable Turtle Beach Sticker Download PX5 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach.com/customize watch PX5 training videos at: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.
Table of Contents About the Ear Force PX5 pg 1 PX5 Headset Overview pg 3 PX5 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter pg 7 pg 9 Pairing the Headset and Transmitter pg 10 Setup Transmitter Setup — PS3™, Xbox 360® (slim) Transmitter Setup — Xbox 360 (original) PS3 Chat Setup & PS3 Settings Xbox LIVE® Chat Setup & Xbox 360 Settings pg 11 pg 11 pg 14 pg 15 PC/Mac® Setup pg 17 Home Theater Setup pg 19 Dolby® Processing pg 20 Digital Signal Processing pg 21 Presets pg 23 Bluetooth® Pairing a
About the Ear Force® PX5 The Ear Force PX5 is the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for PS3™ and Xbox 360® gaming. To get the most from your PX5, please take a few minutes to review this guide. Wireless Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth® The Ear Force PX5 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound via digital RF (radio frequency) that communicates with the PX5 transmitter.
Xbox 360 Mobile Phone via Bluetooth* Game sound in Dolby Surround via Digital RF Game sound via digital optical cable Stream Music via Bluetooth* wired wireless Xbox LIVE chat via Talkback Cable or optional XBA Bluetooth Chat Adapter** or TRANSMITTER Dolby Surround Sound The PX5 transmitter processes Dolby Digital surround sound from your PS3 or Xbox 360 and sends it to the headset via digital RF.
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1. Main Power Button with LED Powering ON: Press and hold until the headset announces “Powering On”. Powering OFF: Press and hold until the headset announces “Powering Off”. Automatic Power OFF: If the headset doesn’t detect any audio for more than 5 minutes, it will automatically shut down to conserve battery power. PS3/Xbox 360 Modes: Press the Power Button twice quickly to switch between PS3 and Xbox 360 modes. The headset will announce the selected mode. (See "Presets" on pg.
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7. Main (Main Preset Button) Press to toggle between the selected (alternate) preset and the main (default) preset. (See "Presets" on pg. 23 for further details) 8. Mic Mute Button Press to toggle between muting and unmuting the microphone. A high tone will sound when the mic is unmuted and a low tone will sound when the mic is muted. When using the Xbox 360 Talkback cable, the mic can be muted directly from the switch on the Talkback cable or by pressing the mic mute button on the headset.
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1. Power/Pairing LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the transmitter is powered on and communicating with the headset. A pulsing LED indicates the transmitter can’t communicate with the headset because it is powered off, not paired, or out of range. If this occurs, please refer to “Pairing the PX5 Headset and Transmitter” on page 11. 2. Digital Input LED Indicator A solid LED indicates when a digital input signal is detected. 3.
Using the Transmitter Transmitter Range The transmitter sends game audio from your PS3 or Xbox 360 to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of sight is not required. When you’re out of range, you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal. For best performance, place the transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by objects that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna.
Using Wired Headphones The transmitter can only communicate with one wireless headset, so two wireless headsets cannot be used with the same transmitter. The headphone jack on the front of the transmitter can be used to connect a set of wired headphones for listening to the Dolby Surround Sound game sound being transmitted to the wireless headset.* The volume control above the jack sets the volume of the wired headset and does not affect the volume of the wireless headset.
Pairing the PX5 and Transmitter The headset and transmitter in this package are “paired”, which means they’re synchronized to ensure they work together. When the headset and transmitter are communicating, the top LED on the front panel of the transmitter will be on solid. If this LED is instead slowly pulsing, it means the transmitter can’t communicate with the headset. This could happen if the headset is turned off or out of range.
Setup PS3™, Xbox 360® (Slim) Xbox 360 (Original)* 1. Connect the Digital Optical Cable 1. Connect the Digital Optical Cable (Requires Xbox 360 Audio Adapter, sold separately) NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets. 2. Connect the Transmitter Power NOTE: Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets. 2.
Setup (con’t) Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward 3. Insert the Headset Batteries NOTE: Be sure to insert batteries as shown. 3 4. Insert the Mic Boom 5. T urn on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until it turns solid, then release. 4 5 Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the jack are facing your mouth. 6 6.
PS3™ Bluetooth® Chat Setup When using the PX5 with a PS3, the Bluetooth is used for Playstation® Network chat. Follow these instructions to pair the Bluetooth. 0 12/14 12:15 PM Re Register R e egis gis ster ste er to o ma m manage ana an nag na age a ge e Bl B Blue Blu Bluetooth® lueto lueto eo ooth® oth h® dev h® d de devices evic such as headsets, keyboards and mouse devices. 1.
Xbox 360® Chat Setup Wired Chat Setup 1. With the headset powered on, place the PX5 in Xbox Mode by quickly pressing the power button twice. The headset will announce which mode it’s in. 2. Insert the right angle plug into the headphone jack on the Xbox 360 controller. Xbox 360 Controller 3. Insert straight plug into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. Xbox 360 Input Xbox 360 Talkback Cable* (included) Configure Xbox 360 System Settings 1.
Xbox 360 Wireless Chat Setup* (Optional) Connecting the XBA Bluetooth® Chat Adapter* 1. Place the headset in PS3 Mode** by quickly pressing the Power button twice. The headset will announce which mode it’s in. 2. Power on the Xbox 360 controller and plug the XBA into the controller headset jack. 3. With the XBA powered off, press and hold the button on the XBA for 4 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. The LED will begin to blink rapidly. 4.
PC/Mac® Setup 1,2,3 The PX5 can be setup for PC gaming (Windows or Mac) in 2 different ways depending on your system specifications. In order to hear surround sound, your computer must have a digital (optical) connection and Dolby® Digital Live installed. For wireless chat functionality, your computer must have Bluetooth® built in or you must purchase a separate USB Bluetooth adapter.
PC/Mac with Analog Audio Output and Bluetooth 3, 4 RCA Stereo Audio Splitter Cable (sold separately) USB Power Cable (included) Bluetooth Setup 3 1. Power on the PX5 and make the Bluetooth discoverable by pressing and holding the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red—then release the button. A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the PX5 is in pairing mode. 2.
Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you listen to your console or TV with the PX5 headset. You can also hear your console on your home theater speakers without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter. The PX5 transmitter’s analog inputs connected to the TV will automatically shut off whenever your console is active, as indicated by the digital input LED on the transmitter front panel.
Dolby® Processing The PX5 uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Headphone processing technologies – the industry-standard formats for encoding multi-channel game audio. Dolby Headphone processing recreates surround sound using the PX5 headset so you can hear the sound all around you, as if you were listening to an actual surround sound speaker system.
Digital Signal Processing The PX5 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to independently modify game, chat and microphone audio. The DSP settings are saved as presets, which are described in the next section. Connecting the PX5 headset to a PC with the included USB cable lets you create custom presets or replace the presets with different ones downloaded from our website. For more information on custom presets, please visit the PX5 section on our website (www.TurtleBeach.com).
Noise Gates: Separate noise gates on the game, chat and microphone audio channels cut out background noise that’s below a threshold point, so rather than hearing static or other distracting sounds, you’ll hear total silence when there’s nothing going on. Sonic Lens: The game sound can be processed by band-limited dynamic range compression that focuses on specific types of sounds in the game (e.g. footsteps, the loading of a gun, etc.) so you can hear them better and react faster.
Presets The PX5 has a total of 18 presets that are grouped in two sets of 9. The first set is optimized for PS3 mode and the second set of is optimized for Xbox 360 mode. Pressing the power button twice quickly will switch between wireless and wired modes and the headset announces which mode is active. Double press the power button 2X quickly to switch between PS3 and Xbox 360 modes. Main and Alternate Presets The 9 presets are grouped as one (1) Main preset and eight (8) Alternate presets.
Using Presets Pressing the Main button on the right ear cup toggles between the Main and Alternate presets. For best results, start with the Main preset and then toggle to an Alternate preset that’s optimized for the game situation you're in. When the situation has passed, you can switch back to the Main preset. For example, if you want to focus in on the sound of enemy footsteps, toggle to one of the Alternate presets that’s optimized for footsteps, then toggle back to the Main preset when you’re done.
Using Bluetooth® The PX5 incorporates Bluetooth technology that lets you communicate with Playstation® Network and Xbox LIVE®chat, answer calls on your mobile phone and listen to stereo music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player. So, for example, you can answer a phone call or listen to your favorite songs while gaming. If you’re not using any of these Bluetooth features, you should turn off the Bluetooth radio to conserve battery power.
Making Calls Once the PX5 is successfully paired with your mobile phone, you can use it to make and receive calls. The PX5 can be used with voice dialing if your phone supports this function. 1. Using voice dialing* – Press the BT MFB button for 3 seconds until you hear a tone—then release. The voice recognition prompt in your phone will now be activated. Say the name of the phone number or person whom you want to call. You can exit the voice recognition state at any time by pressing the MFB for 3 seconds.
PX5 Technical Specifications Headset · 50mm diameter speakers · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio digital 2.
Troubleshooting Tips No sound • Check that the transmitter and headset volume controls are both turned up. • Check that the transmitter power and optical cables are properly connected. • Check that the headset is powered on. The LED on the left ear cup should be flashing. • Check if the top LED on the front of the transmitter is on solid. If the LED is slowly pulsing, it indicates that the transmitter isn’t communicating with the headset.
Troubleshooting Tips (con’t) PS3 Pairing Issues • If the PS3 cannot locate your PX5, make sure that it is in pairing mode before you starting scanning, as indicated by the flashing red/blue LED. • If the PX5 is missing from the device menu list after you re-start your PS3, please repeat the pairing process. • I f the PX5 appears on the PS3 Audio Device menu but is not selectable, then it is not connected (it should connect automatically when the Audio Device menu is selected).
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FCC Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Model Number(s): FCC Rules: Ear Force PX5 TBS-2180-01 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 part 15 of the FCC rules.
EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Manufacturers Address: Product Name: Type of Product: Model Number(s): Year of Manufacture: Voyetra Turtle Beach 150 Clearbrook Rd. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force PX5 Wireless Headset TBS-2180-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
All test reports have been reviewed and approved with a Positive Opinion from the following Notified Body: Bay Area Compliance Laboratories, Corp (Shenzhen) 6/F, the 3rd Phase of WanLi Industrial Building ShiHua Road, FuTian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Tel: +86-755-33320018, Fax: +86-755-33320008, Web: baclcorp.com and QuieTek Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. No.99 Hongye Road., Suzhou Industrial Park Loufeng Hi-Tech Development Zone.
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Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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