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What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Digital Optical Cable (2) AAA Batteries TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup XBOX 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat...
What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter XBOX 360 Talkback Cable Digital Optical Cable (2) AAA Batteries TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup XBOX 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat...
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... will indicate which preset is selected. (see pgs. 3-4) 5 Digital Input and Output: Connect the digital input to stereo and disables all audio effects. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on the headset and speakers at the same time. 7 Pair Button: Press and... rapidly (see pg 4). 6 Microphone socket: Insert the removable mic boom here. A slowly pulsing LED indicates that the transmitter can connect the X42 transmitter and your mouth. X42 Headset POWER 1 6 5 ON - The digital input is detected.
... will indicate which preset is selected. (see pgs. 3-4) 5 Digital Input and Output: Connect the digital input to stereo and disables all audio effects. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on the headset and speakers at the same time. 7 Pair Button: Press and... rapidly (see pg 4). 6 Microphone socket: Insert the removable mic boom here. A slowly pulsing LED indicates that the transmitter can connect the X42 transmitter and your mouth. X42 Headset POWER 1 6 5 ON - The digital input is detected.
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... in most other wireless devices. This could happen if the headset is turned off . If you pair two headsets with the same transmitter, they might absorb RF signals from Two Headsets Only one headset to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of ...headset is not required. When the headset and transmitter are paired. When the Power/Link LED on the transmitter. Step 2: Press and hold the PAIR button on the transmitter turns off . OFF PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 3 Interference from the internal antenna. Dual-Band WiFi The X42...
... in most other wireless devices. This could happen if the headset is turned off . If you pair two headsets with the same transmitter, they might absorb RF signals from Two Headsets Only one headset to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of ...headset is not required. When the headset and transmitter are paired. When the Power/Link LED on the transmitter. Step 2: Press and hold the PAIR button on the transmitter turns off . OFF PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 3 Interference from the internal antenna. Dual-Band WiFi The X42...
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... end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets. 2. POWER 5 ON - CONSOLE DIGITAL OUT 4. Insert the Microphone Boom: 1 1 Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until you can use it to connect the... optical cable to insert batteries as shown: Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. CAUTION: Be sure to the...
... end of the optical cable before inserting it into the sockets. 2. POWER 5 ON - CONSOLE DIGITAL OUT 4. Insert the Microphone Boom: 1 1 Insert the boom so that the holes in the mic casing and the marker on the headset by pressing and holding the power button until you can use it to connect the... optical cable to insert batteries as shown: Right Ear Cup: To remove the battery cover, slide downward. CAUTION: Be sure to the...
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... USB Power Cable (included) 8 NOTE: Whenever a DIGITAL INPUT is detected, the ANALOG INPUT is transmitting digital audio to "Dolby Digital 5.1" Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with the X42 headset. So if you have your TV plugged into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. XBOX 360® Chat Setup 1. Insert the...
... USB Power Cable (included) 8 NOTE: Whenever a DIGITAL INPUT is detected, the ANALOG INPUT is transmitting digital audio to "Dolby Digital 5.1" Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with the X42 headset. So if you have your TV plugged into the controller jack on the left ear cup of the headset. XBOX 360® Chat Setup 1. Insert the...
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... is ON, surround sound processing is detected by the digital input, the front LED turns on and Dolby Digital processes the channels to a 5.1 speaker system. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you were listening to create surround sound in the headset. If the LED is OFF, surround sound processing is...
... is ON, surround sound processing is detected by the digital input, the front LED turns on and Dolby Digital processes the channels to a 5.1 speaker system. Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you were listening to create surround sound in the headset. If the LED is OFF, surround sound processing is...
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X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
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...that the above-referenced product complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X42 Wireless Headset TBS-2270-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. The user's manual or instruction manual for ...installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. of Voyetra Turtle Beach, 150 Clearbrook Road. Operation is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this equipment. 16 INFORMATION TO USER This equipment ...
...that the above-referenced product complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Suite 162, Elmsford, NY 10523 Ear Force X42 Wireless Headset TBS-2270-01 2011 We, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. The user's manual or instruction manual for ...installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. of Voyetra Turtle Beach, 150 Clearbrook Road. Operation is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this equipment. 16 INFORMATION TO USER This equipment ...
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...Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with any other antenna or transmitter. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: Headset: The radiated output power of a person's body). This device has also been evaluated and... dans la liste d'équipement radio (REL - No part of this device may cause undesired operation of VTB, Inc. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming and the Dual Band logo are hereby acknowledged. All other antenna or transmitter. Transmitter: The...
...Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with any other antenna or transmitter. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: Headset: The radiated output power of a person's body). This device has also been evaluated and... dans la liste d'équipement radio (REL - No part of this device may cause undesired operation of VTB, Inc. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered For Gaming and the Dual Band logo are hereby acknowledged. All other antenna or transmitter. Transmitter: The...
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What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone Xbox 360 Talkback Cable (2) AAA Batteries X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter Digital Optical Cable TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.com/support
What's in the Box X42 Headset with Removable Microphone Xbox 360 Talkback Cable (2) AAA Batteries X42 Wireless Digital RF Transmitter Digital Optical Cable TURTLEBEACH.COM Turtle Beach Sticker product support and warranty information: www.TurtleBeach.com/support
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Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Xbox 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat Boost™ Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 pg 5 pg 10 pg 11 pg 12 pg 13 pg 14 pg 14 pg 15 pg 16 pg 16
Table of Contents X42 Headset X42 Transmitter Overview Using the Transmitter Pairing the Headset and Transmitter Setup Xbox 360® Home Theater Digital Music Players Dolby® Digital Processing Surround Sound Angles Effects (EQ) Presets Chat Boost™ Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Important Safety Information pg 1 pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 pg 5 pg 10 pg 11 pg 12 pg 13 pg 14 pg 14 pg 15 pg 16 pg 16
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... LED: The LED is on when a digital input signal is detected. The digital input is passed through to the digital output so you can 't communicate with the headset. When this button toggles between surround sound and stereo sound. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on solid...
... LED: The LED is on when a digital input signal is detected. The digital input is passed through to the digital output so you can 't communicate with the headset. When this button toggles between surround sound and stereo sound. X42 Transmitter 12 34 5 6 PAIR SURROUND ANGLES SURROUND ON/ OFF 7 8 9 1 Digital Input LED: This LED turns on solid...
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...such as the top of range, you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal. Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of sight is unobstructed by objects ...that might absorb RF signals from your Xbox 360® to help eliminate interference with other wireless headsets, this Dual-Band...
...such as the top of range, you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal. Dual-Band WiFi The X42 uses advanced "Dual-Band WiFi" radio technology to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of sight is unobstructed by objects ...that might absorb RF signals from your Xbox 360® to help eliminate interference with other wireless headsets, this Dual-Band...
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Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 9 Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro Choose the digital output type for your system. Select Back 2. Set "Digital Output" to Settings > Preferences > Voice. From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to "Play...
Voice Voice Volume 10 Game Volume 10 Mute Kinect Voice Output Play Through Headset Play Through Speakers Voice Output 9 Digital Output Digital Stereo Current Setting Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro Choose the digital output type for your system. Select Back 2. Set "Digital Output" to Settings > Preferences > Voice. From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, go to "Play...
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... if you have your TV plugged into the ANALOG IN jack, you listen to the home theater A/V receiver digital input, so you can also hear your console on your X42 headset and your surround sound speakers at the same time. You can hear the game audio on your home theater speakers ...without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter. Optional 3.5 mm to the transmitter. To hear the game audio only on the X42 headset, turn down or mute your speakers. Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you won't hear it if your Xbox is...
... if you have your TV plugged into the ANALOG IN jack, you listen to the home theater A/V receiver digital input, so you can also hear your console on your X42 headset and your surround sound speakers at the same time. You can hear the game audio on your home theater speakers ...without disconnecting the optical cable from the transmitter. Optional 3.5 mm to the transmitter. To hear the game audio only on the X42 headset, turn down or mute your speakers. Home Theater Setup Setting up the transmitter as illustrated below lets you won't hear it if your Xbox is...
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.... · If a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected by the digital input, the front LED turns on to a 5.1 speaker system. Digital Surround Dolby Input Sound Digital LED LED LED 12 Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can hear the sound ...all around you were listening to enable the Dolby Digital processing. If the LED is OFF...
.... · If a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected by the digital input, the front LED turns on to a 5.1 speaker system. Digital Surround Dolby Input Sound Digital LED LED LED 12 Dolby Digital processing recreates 5.1 channel surround sound using the X42 headset so you can hear the sound ...all around you were listening to enable the Dolby Digital processing. If the LED is OFF...
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X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
X42 Headset Technical Specifications · 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets · Game audio frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz · Condenser microphone frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz · Game audio Dual Band Digital 2.4GHz/5GHz RF wireless reception · Headphone amplifier: Stereo 27mW/ch, THD
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... AND ENGINEERED BY TURTLE BEACH IN NEW YORK, USA Copyright © 2012 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All rights reserved. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered...the potential for help. CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with any interference, including interference that to correct the interference by ...340GHz • Grantee Code/Reg Number: XGB/GC229855 • Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. RF Exposure Warning: Headset: The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for use in...
... AND ENGINEERED BY TURTLE BEACH IN NEW YORK, USA Copyright © 2012 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All rights reserved. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, Ear Force, Chat Boost, Engineered...the potential for help. CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with any interference, including interference that to correct the interference by ...340GHz • Grantee Code/Reg Number: XGB/GC229855 • Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. RF Exposure Warning: Headset: The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for use in...