PC WIRELESS SURROUND SOUND GAMING HEADSET USER GUIDE
EAR FORCE STEALTH 450 PREMIUM WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force Stealth 450 headset from Turtle Beach. Designed for PC Gaming, the Stealth 450 also supports music, movies, and 100% Wireless Chat. Turtle Beach brings over 45 years of expertise to transforming your listening experience.
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Table of Contents About the Stealth 450 Overview Parts and Controls Headset Charging PC Surround Sound Setup Mobile Setup Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Adjusting Sound (PC) Specifications Troubleshooting Tips Important Safety Information P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P19 4
About the Stealth 450 Experience the freedom of completely wireless gaming. The officially licensed Stealth 450 delivers stunning, ultra-clear wireless sound and truly wireless chat. Turtle Beach gives you every advantage, so fire up your presets, crank up the volume and dominate the competition. Overview Climb the leaderboards with the Ear Force® Stealth 450. Go Fully Wireless, with no wires or adapters and Four EQ Presets to personalize your audio.
Overview Superior Comfort Breathable Fabric Mesh provides superior comfort and improved bass response. Stop Shouting! Variable Mic Monitoring lets you hear your own voice in the headset to avoid shouting. Awesome Turtle Beach Audio Customize your gaming experience with four EQ Presets including Bass Boost. Rechargeable Battery Built-in rechargeable battery delivers over 15 hours of wireless game play.
Parts and Controls Headset Controls: Right Earcup Power Button Hold (1s) = Power On / Power Off Power LED (Battery Status) Red = Charging White = Charged / In Use Master Volume Control (Pairing Status) Solid On = Transmitter Connected Double Blink = Transmitter not Connected EQ Preset Button Mic Monitor Volume Control USB Charging Port EQ Presets Mobile Connection Natural Bass Boost Bass + Treble Boost Vocal Boost Mic Mute Button Press = Mic On/Off Transmitter Pair Button Connection Status LED Sol
Headset Charging The Ear Force Stealth 450 uses an internal amplifier and so requires power from a rechargeable battery. The Stealth 450 gets up to 15 hours of wireless gaming from a single charge and will charge to full within 3 hours. 1. Connect the included USB Charging Cable to the USB Port on the bottom of the Right Earcup of the Headset. 2. Connect the other end of the USB Cable to any powered USB Port. (We suggest using your PC for convenience.
PC Surround Sound Setup The Ear Force Stealth 450 headset is designed for use with Windows 7 and up. STEP.1 Insert Stealth 450 Transmitter into your PC and allow windows automatic installation to occur. This may take a couple minutes. STEP.2 Download the installation tool from the Stealth 450 product page at: http://www.turtlebeach.com/Stealth450 STEP.3 Run the Installer and accept the user agreement.
PC Surround Sound Setup STEP.4 STEP.5 STEP.6 STEP.7 Right-Click Turtle Beach Ear Force After the installation completes make sure to restart your PC. Select Turtle Beach Stealth 450 if prompted. Right-Click the Speaker Icon in the bottom right corner of your taskbar. Stealth 450 and Set as Default Device.
PC Surround Sound Setup STEP.8 Select Configure and set to 7.1 Surround. STEP.9 Right click the Stealth 450 device and select Properties.
PC Surround Sound Setup STEP.10 Select the Turtle Beach Audio Settings tab; From here you can configure your advanced audio settings. On the Turtle Beach Audio Settings Tab multiple DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound Modes are available to select from. Each mode provides an unique sonic environment: Game Mode Movie Mode Music Mode Stereo Mode To bypass DTS Headphone:X and use the headset in stereo mode, select Surround Off.
Mobile Setup A C Required A C * Note: The headset must be powered on for mobile use. 1. Power ON the Ear Force Stealth 450 Headset. 2. Insert the Mobile Cable into the Jack on the bottom of the Right Earcup. 3. Connect the other end to your preferred mobile device. Note: When using the Stealth 450 away from your PC (Mobile Connection Only) after 15 minutes you may hear a prompt indicating that you must press the Power Button in order to continue use.
Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The Stealth 450 Wireless Transmitter sends audio and chat between your PC and your Headset via digital radio frequency signal, so a direct line of sight is not required. When the headset and transmitter are communicating, the Connection Status LED on the Wireless Transmitter will stay lit. NOTE: Your Stealth 450 Headset ships already paired for communication with your Wireless Transmitter. In normal operation, it should not be necessary for you to pair the two again.
Adjusting Sound (PC) If you want to… Then... Adjust Master Volume Use the Master Volume Control on the Headset. Turn the microphone on or off. Press the Mic Button on the Headset. You can optimize the sound for your specific game, movie or music. Press the EQ Preset Button on the Headset to cycle through the these modes: Natural Sound - Turtle Beach tuned Natural Sound, hear your media just as the creators intended. Adjust Equalization (EQ) Note: EQ Audio Presets only effect Game Audio.
Specifications Headset · · · · · Speakers 50mm with Neodymium Magnets Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Earpad Material Fabric(Black) with Foam Cushion Earcup Design Over-Ear (Closed) Microphone Design Removable Omni-Directional Microphone · · · · · · Game Input Chat/Mic Input/Output Surround Sound Processing Wireless Connection Wireless Range Power Transmitter USB USB Software-based DTS Headphone:X 7.
Troubleshooting Tips No Sound Possible cause Solution Power is off Confirm that the Headset is on. The Power LED should be illuminated White. Note: The Headset muse be powered on for use, even when you’re connected via the Mobile Cable. Dead/low battery Confirm that the Headset Battery is charged. If the Headset will not power on, leave the headset to charge overnight. Loose connection Make sure the USB Transmitter is fully inserted into a USB Port on your PC.
Troubleshooting Tips Voice Chat Issues Possible cause Solution Incorrect Windows Setup Confirm that your Headset/Mic is selected as the default audio device in the Windows Playback/Recording Devices Tabs. Mic muted Press the Mic Button on the Headset to toggle the Mic Mute. Note: Mic Monitor is always ON even when the mic is muted. Mic disconnected Confirm that the Removable Mic Boom is firmly inserted into the Headset.
Important Safety Information To avoid potential damage to the device, always disconnect all cables before transporting it. WARNING: Permanent hearing damage can occur if a headset is used at high volumes for extended periods of time, so it is important to keep the volume at a safe level. Over time, your ears adapt to loud volume levels, so a level that may not cause initial discomfort can still damage your hearing.
Regulatory Compliance Statements for the EAR FORCE Stealth 450 RX & TX Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices This section includes the following FCC statements for the EAR FORCE Stealth 450 RX & TX: · FCC ID: XGB-TB6160 (Headset) · FCC ID: XGB-TB6161 (Transmitter) · Class B Interference Statement · RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Warning · Non-Modification Statement · Deployment Statement Class B Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t
Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol: indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2014 (T-Mark License). IEC 60950-1: 2005 (2nd Edition) + Am 1: 2009 + Am 2: 2013 (CB Scheme Report/Certificate), EN 50332-1: 2000, EN 50332-2: 2003, EN 71-3: 2013 EMC: EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011, EN 301 489-1 v1.9.
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