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What's in the Box PX3 Headset Headset Charging Cable XBOX 360® Talkback Cable PC/Mac® PS3™ XBOX® PX3 Transmitter Transmitter USB Cable RCA Splitter Cable PX3 Presets Reference Card User Guide TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker
What's in the Box PX3 Headset Headset Charging Cable XBOX 360® Talkback Cable PC/Mac® PS3™ XBOX® PX3 Transmitter Transmitter USB Cable RCA Splitter Cable PX3 Presets Reference Card User Guide TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker
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Table of Contents About the Ear Force® PX3 PX3 Headset PX3 Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter PS3 Setup XBOX 360® Setup PC/Mac Setup Presets Recharging the Headset Technical Specifications Troubleshooting and Support Maintaining Your Headset Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 2 pg 5 pg 8 pg 9 pg 13 pg 15 pg 17 pg 18 pg 19 pg 20 pg 21 pg 22 download PX3 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach.com product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.com/support View our YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos
Table of Contents About the Ear Force® PX3 PX3 Headset PX3 Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter PS3 Setup XBOX 360® Setup PC/Mac Setup Presets Recharging the Headset Technical Specifications Troubleshooting and Support Maintaining Your Headset Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 2 pg 5 pg 8 pg 9 pg 13 pg 15 pg 17 pg 18 pg 19 pg 20 pg 21 pg 22 download PX3 software and additional presets at: www.TurtleBeach.com product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.com/support View our YouTube videos: www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos
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... gaming, movies and digital music playback. Rechargeable Battery The PX3 includes an internal rechargeable battery that lets you can customize your PX3 and turn it ideal for more than 10 hours before requiring a recharge. About the Ear Force PX3 The Ear Force PX3 is an advanced wireless headset that is designed to deliver high-quality audio that makes it into your PX3, please take a few minutes to review this user guide.
... gaming, movies and digital music playback. Rechargeable Battery The PX3 includes an internal rechargeable battery that lets you can customize your PX3 and turn it ideal for more than 10 hours before requiring a recharge. About the Ear Force PX3 The Ear Force PX3 is an advanced wireless headset that is designed to deliver high-quality audio that makes it into your PX3, please take a few minutes to review this user guide.
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....) 2. One high tone and one of low and high beeps indicate the active presets. (See "Presets" on pg. 17 for further details) 3. PX3 Headset 1 GAME 3 T A H C 2 M AIN 1. A double low tone will sound and the LED will begin to initiate pairing mode between the selected (alternate) preset and the main (default) preset. Main (Main Preset Button) Press to conserve battery power. A series of eight (8) alternate game audio presets. Powering OFF: Press...
....) 2. One high tone and one of low and high beeps indicate the active presets. (See "Presets" on pg. 17 for further details) 3. PX3 Headset 1 GAME 3 T A H C 2 M AIN 1. A double low tone will sound and the LED will begin to initiate pairing mode between the selected (alternate) preset and the main (default) preset. Main (Main Preset Button) Press to conserve battery power. A series of eight (8) alternate game audio presets. Powering OFF: Press...
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... Controller Jack When using the included Headset Charging Cable. Mic Mute Switch Toggles the MUTE on the transmitter using the PX3 for connecting the headset to a computer. Chat Volume Control Press to adjust game volume level. Flexible Microphone with a PC. 6. NOTE: The Headset Charging Cable included with the PX3 can only be used as a standard USB data cable. Mini USB Input Used for charging the headset or for XBOX LIVE chat, insert the straight end of the rotation. 5. Game Volume Control Turn...
... Controller Jack When using the included Headset Charging Cable. Mic Mute Switch Toggles the MUTE on the transmitter using the PX3 for connecting the headset to a computer. Chat Volume Control Press to adjust game volume level. Flexible Microphone with a PC. 6. NOTE: The Headset Charging Cable included with the PX3 can only be used as a standard USB data cable. Mini USB Input Used for charging the headset or for XBOX LIVE chat, insert the straight end of the rotation. 5. Game Volume Control Turn...
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... blink rapidly. (See "Pairing the Headset and Transmitter" on pg. 8. 3. LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the Transmitter is powered on your gaming console or computer. 6. A slowly blinking LED indicates the Transmitter can't communicate with the headset because it is only active in PS3 and XBOX 360 modes. 7. Pairing Button Press and hold for digital music players or additional audio sources (cable sold separately). Insert the other end into the USB/CHARGE...
... blink rapidly. (See "Pairing the Headset and Transmitter" on pg. 8. 3. LED Indicator A solid LED indicates the Transmitter is powered on your gaming console or computer. 6. A slowly blinking LED indicates the Transmitter can't communicate with the headset because it is only active in PS3 and XBOX 360 modes. 7. Pairing Button Press and hold for digital music players or additional audio sources (cable sold separately). Insert the other end into the USB/CHARGE...
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... hold the POWER button on the Headset for 3 seconds. 1 The LED on the Headset will begin to blink rapidly. If the LED is slowly blinking when the Headset is ON and within range, then they work together. Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The Headset and Transmitter in this LED is slowly blinking, it means the Transmitter can't communicate with the Headset. A tone will sound and the LED on the...
... hold the POWER button on the Headset for 3 seconds. 1 The LED on the Headset will begin to blink rapidly. If the LED is slowly blinking when the Headset is ON and within range, then they work together. Pairing the Headset and Transmitter The Headset and Transmitter in this LED is slowly blinking, it means the Transmitter can't communicate with the Headset. A tone will sound and the LED on the...
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Audio output to connectors that are not selected in [Audio Output Settings] is downscaled to output audio through multiple connectors simultaneously. PS3 Setup (HDMI) Transmitter USB Cable (included) PS3 AV Cable RCA Splitter Cable (included) HDMI Configure PS3 Sound Settings In the PS3 menu select: "Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Multi-Output > On" 0 12/14 12:15 PM Audio Output Settings On Sets to 2 Ch. 9
Audio output to connectors that are not selected in [Audio Output Settings] is downscaled to output audio through multiple connectors simultaneously. PS3 Setup (HDMI) Transmitter USB Cable (included) PS3 AV Cable RCA Splitter Cable (included) HDMI Configure PS3 Sound Settings In the PS3 menu select: "Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Multi-Output > On" 0 12/14 12:15 PM Audio Output Settings On Sets to 2 Ch. 9
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Audio Output Settings Select the connector on the power of the connected device. Turn on the TV or AV amplifier (receiver). Step 2 Select "Audio Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI" to send the audio output to save this setting. PS3 Setup (Composite) Transmitter USB Cable (included) PS3 AV Cable RCA Splitter Cable (included) Configure PS3 Sound Settings Step 1 In the PS3 menu select: "Settings" > "Sound Settings" > "Audio Output Settings". Cancel 10 Step 3 Press "X" to the PX3.
Audio Output Settings Select the connector on the power of the connected device. Turn on the TV or AV amplifier (receiver). Step 2 Select "Audio Input Connector / SCART / AV MULTI" to send the audio output to save this setting. PS3 Setup (Composite) Transmitter USB Cable (included) PS3 AV Cable RCA Splitter Cable (included) Configure PS3 Sound Settings Step 1 In the PS3 menu select: "Settings" > "Sound Settings" > "Audio Output Settings". Cancel 10 Step 3 Press "X" to the PX3.
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... Bluetooth Devices Camera Device Settings Audio Device Settings Sets the audio input and output devices for voice/video chat and other communicatin features. Recommended setting: 4 or 5 Audio Device Settings Microphone Level 3 Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) OK X Enter Back Options Step 4: Select OK Audio Device Settings Microphone Level 3 Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) Output Device Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) OK X Enter Back Options 11 Vocie Changer Keyboard Type Key Repeat Interval Key Repeat Speed Mouse Type Step 2: Set the Input Device and Output Device to Turtle Beach...
... Bluetooth Devices Camera Device Settings Audio Device Settings Sets the audio input and output devices for voice/video chat and other communicatin features. Recommended setting: 4 or 5 Audio Device Settings Microphone Level 3 Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) OK X Enter Back Options Step 4: Select OK Audio Device Settings Microphone Level 3 Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) Output Device Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) OK X Enter Back Options 11 Vocie Changer Keyboard Type Key Repeat Interval Key Repeat Speed Mouse Type Step 2: Set the Input Device and Output Device to Turtle Beach...
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XBOX 360 Setup (HDMI) (Alt. Setup) Transmitter USB Cable (included) RCA Splitter Cable (included) XBOX 360 Audio Adapter Cable* HDMI Transmitter USB Cable (included) RCA Splitter Cable (included) *All XBOX 360 models require an XBOX 360 Audio Adapter Cable for audio output when used with an HDMI connection (available from your TV to your Turtle Beach headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound out to your headset, you need AUDIO OUT.) HDMI 12 NOTE: If your HDMI TV has red/white AUDIO OUT RCA jack you can use it to feed the sound from third party sellers).
XBOX 360 Setup (HDMI) (Alt. Setup) Transmitter USB Cable (included) RCA Splitter Cable (included) XBOX 360 Audio Adapter Cable* HDMI Transmitter USB Cable (included) RCA Splitter Cable (included) *All XBOX 360 models require an XBOX 360 Audio Adapter Cable for audio output when used with an HDMI connection (available from your TV to your Turtle Beach headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound out to your headset, you need AUDIO OUT.) HDMI 12 NOTE: If your HDMI TV has red/white AUDIO OUT RCA jack you can use it to feed the sound from third party sellers).
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Voice Volume = 10 3. Game Volume = 10 4. XBOX LIVE Chat Setup XBOX 360 Controller XBOX 360 Talkback Cable (included) Configure XBOX 360 Voice Settings 1. Press the XBOX 360 Guide Button, select "Settings > Preferences > Voice" 2. Voice Output = Play Through Headset XBOX 360 Controller Jack Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 14
Voice Volume = 10 3. Game Volume = 10 4. XBOX LIVE Chat Setup XBOX 360 Controller XBOX 360 Talkback Cable (included) Configure XBOX 360 Voice Settings 1. Press the XBOX 360 Guide Button, select "Settings > Preferences > Voice" 2. Voice Output = Play Through Headset XBOX 360 Controller Jack Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 14
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... connecting the Transmitter to a PC or Mac, and appears as Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) in Windows® and Mac operating systems. In addition to PS3 mode) 3.5mm Cable (sold separately). 15 Wireless Mode with a PC/Mac, configure it in your game software as described below. Chat volume control on the Transmitter is inactive, but can be adjusted in PS3 mode as a USB audio device. To use the presets with Presets* (switch...
... connecting the Transmitter to a PC or Mac, and appears as Turtle Beach PX3 (PS3) in Windows® and Mac operating systems. In addition to PS3 mode) 3.5mm Cable (sold separately). 15 Wireless Mode with a PC/Mac, configure it in your game software as described below. Chat volume control on the Transmitter is inactive, but can be adjusted in PS3 mode as a USB audio device. To use the presets with Presets* (switch...
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...) USB Standard-A to USB Mini-B Cable (sold separately)* USB/CHARGE The PX3 functions as a wired USB stereo headset by connecting a USB Standard-A to USB Mini-B cable* (sold separately. It does not include data lines. * A USB Standard-A to solid RED. PS3 console users can be adjusted in this setup). Chat volume control on the headset will sound and the LED on the headset is also inactive in your computer. A double tone will change to USB Mini-B cable is not used...
...) USB Standard-A to USB Mini-B Cable (sold separately)* USB/CHARGE The PX3 functions as a wired USB stereo headset by connecting a USB Standard-A to USB Mini-B cable* (sold separately. It does not include data lines. * A USB Standard-A to solid RED. PS3 console users can be adjusted in this setup). Chat volume control on the headset will sound and the LED on the headset is also inactive in your computer. A double tone will change to USB Mini-B cable is not used...
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... 3 PRESET 4 PRESET 5 PRESET 6 PRESET 7 PRESET 8 Press the Preset Button to focus in . Each Alternate preset has different settings to modify the game audio, so as it's processed by downloading them from the Turtle Beach website and installing them you'll hear the sound change as you cycle through them on the sound of enemy footsteps, toggle to an Alternate preset that...
... 3 PRESET 4 PRESET 5 PRESET 6 PRESET 7 PRESET 8 Press the Preset Button to focus in . Each Alternate preset has different settings to modify the game audio, so as it's processed by downloading them from the Turtle Beach website and installing them you'll hear the sound change as you cycle through them on the sound of enemy footsteps, toggle to an Alternate preset that...
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...) USB/CHARGE If your headset battery power is fully charged, at which time the headset LED will change to solid GREEN. NOTE: Do not use the included Headset Charging Cable for Standard USB cable use. Simply plug the mini USB end into your headset while still gaming with the included Headset Charging Cable. You can recharge your headset USB/CHARGE port and plug the other end into the CHARGE port on the headset will remain solid RED until the headset is low, a tone...
...) USB/CHARGE If your headset battery power is fully charged, at which time the headset LED will change to solid GREEN. NOTE: Do not use the included Headset Charging Cable for Standard USB cable use. Simply plug the mini USB end into your headset while still gaming with the included Headset Charging Cable. You can recharge your headset USB/CHARGE port and plug the other end into the CHARGE port on the headset will remain solid RED until the headset is low, a tone...
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.... Troubleshooting Tips No sound • Check that the Headset volume control is turned up. • Check that the Transmitter power and audio cables are properly connected. • Check that 's interfering with the RF signal from the transmitter. Audio Drops, Popping or Clicking Sounds Audio dropouts, popping or clicking sounds on the headset are out of RF activity that the Headset is low, the headset might turn it on . Low Battery Symptoms When battery power...
.... Troubleshooting Tips No sound • Check that the Headset volume control is turned up. • Check that the Transmitter power and audio cables are properly connected. • Check that 's interfering with the RF signal from the transmitter. Audio Drops, Popping or Clicking Sounds Audio dropouts, popping or clicking sounds on the headset are out of RF activity that the Headset is low, the headset might turn it on . Low Battery Symptoms When battery power...
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... happens to chew cords. XBOX 360 Talkback Cable: Pressure on the Talkback Cable can degrade the plastic resulting in twisting and eventual exposure of the talkback cable can result in poor connection, pops, clicks, static, etc. Storage: To help prevent damage to become loose. Turtle Beach is no risk ... , keep your headset out of the reach of your headset. Gaming consoles are known to generate and dissipate unusually high levels of heat, and the heat can cause the jacks in the headset or XBOX 360 controller to your Turtle Beach Headset, store it . Maintaining Your Headset Avoid ...
... happens to chew cords. XBOX 360 Talkback Cable: Pressure on the Talkback Cable can degrade the plastic resulting in twisting and eventual exposure of the talkback cable can result in poor connection, pops, clicks, static, etc. Storage: To help prevent damage to become loose. Turtle Beach is no risk ... , keep your headset out of the reach of your headset. Gaming consoles are known to generate and dissipate unusually high levels of heat, and the heat can cause the jacks in the headset or XBOX 360 controller to your Turtle Beach Headset, store it . Maintaining Your Headset Avoid ...
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... can still damage your ears adapt to block out noisy surroundings. 22 Over time, your hearing. So, please take care to listen at moderate levels. • Before placing a headset on your ears after listening with the headset, it means the volume is important to keep the volume at high volumes for extended periods of time, so it is set , the less time it takes to the...
... can still damage your ears adapt to block out noisy surroundings. 22 Over time, your hearing. So, please take care to listen at moderate levels. • Before placing a headset on your ears after listening with the headset, it means the volume is important to keep the volume at high volumes for extended periods of time, so it is set , the less time it takes to the...
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... (2) this device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF Exposure compliance. FCC Code: XGB-TB2240 FCC Code: XGB-TB2241 IC ID: 3879A-2240 IC ID: 3879A-2241 Copyright © 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All rights reserved. All other antenna or transmitter. For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information...
... (2) this device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF Exposure compliance. FCC Code: XGB-TB2240 FCC Code: XGB-TB2241 IC ID: 3879A-2240 IC ID: 3879A-2241 Copyright © 2011 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All rights reserved. All other antenna or transmitter. For more products, accessories and general product information, please visit TurtleBeach.com For warranty information...