Turtle Beach TBS-2125-01 headset
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1. If the PBT appears on the Audio Device menu but is not selectable then it is not connected It should connect automatically when the Audio Device menu is selected Make sure it is charged and powered on and then select the Connect Bluetooth tab on the screen If this doesn t work please repeat the pairing process If there are other active Bluetooth devices nearby power them off to see if this has any effect on the PBT s performance Not having your PS3 updated with the latest system software can also cause connection problems Update the PS3 software in the System settings menu Voice Chat Drops Most in game voice chat drops are simply network lag Usually they subside after a short time be patient In extreme cases you may have to leave a game and return to reset the chat function If you use wireless internet low signal strength from your modem router can make voice chat malfunction Make sure the wireless signal is as strong possible or use a LAN connection to achieve the best connection possible If there are other active Bluetooth devices nearby power them off to see if this has any effect on the PBT s performance Troubleshooting Specific Games Turtle Beach has identified several unique performance characteristics that are specific to individual games and is keeping a convenient log that is accessible via the Turtle Beach website Please go to www turtlebeach com PBTgaming for more information2. TURTLE 1 BEACH lt For more products accessories and our product support knowledge base please visit TurtleBeach com FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC Grantee Code Reg Number XGB GC229855 FCC Code XGB TB2125 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc Z F RoHS Copyright 2010 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc VTB Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be reproduced without permission Turtle Beach the Turtle Beach logo Voyetra and Ear Force are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB Inc XBOX XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PlayStation and PS3 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc All other Trademarks are properties of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged Manufactured in China P N
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4. the bar graph barely reaches the red area when you speak loudly 4 Click OK to save Pairing with a Mobile Phone Follow these steps to connect the PBT to a mobile phone for making and receiving calls The PBT must be powered off before you start 1 On the PBT press and hold the MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the button A tone will also sound in the earpiece to indicate that the PBT is in pairing mode 2 On your mobile phone activate the Bluetooth mode and search for Bluetooth devices as described in its user manual 3 When your phone is finished scanning select Turtle Beach PBT from the list and follow the prompts to connect 4 Enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK The PBT is now paired with your mobile phone Making Calls Once the PBT is successfully paired with your mobile phone you can use it to make and receive calls The PBT can be used with voice dialing if your phone supports this function 1 Using voice dialing Press the MFB button for 3 seconds until you hear a tone then release the button 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 2 Using mobile phone keys to make a call Dial the number on the mobile phone as normal Once the call has been place
5. the user s voice for communicating over the PlayStation Network or a phone conversation USB Port The included USB cable is used to charge the internal battery and or pair the PBT manually with a PS3 Ear Clip Use the PBT as a standard Bluetooth communicator earpiece for a mobile phone The removable clip comfortably hooks over your ear Clothing Clip When using the PBT with an X31 or X41 this clip can be conveniently attached to a pocket piece of clothing etc DO Battery Charging The PBT includes an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery It is not fully charged when new Please allow four 4 hours to fully charge the battery prior to first use Subsequent charges should take about one 1 hour With the battery fully charged talk time can be up to 6 hours and the stand by time can be up to 100 hours Note that the PBT can be used during charging 1 Plug the USB cable into an available USB port on your PS3 or PC 2 Connect the cable to the mini USB port on the PBT The LED indicator glows red while the PBT is charging 3 When battery charging is complete the red LED indicator will turn off NOTE When the battery is low the PBT will make continuous high low tones every 10 seconds indicating that charging is needed When the battery reaches a critical level the LED indicator will blink red rapidly and the PBT will enter its Auto Power down mode At this point all key presses will be ignored t
6. EAR FORCE PBT 53 Bluetooth Communicator TURTLE BEACH System Requirements PlayStation 3 game console Package Contents Ear Force PBT Removable Removable USB cable Bluetooth communicator ear clip clothing clip Safety Notice 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 If you experience ringing in your ears after listening with the headset it means the volume is set too loud The louder the volume is set the less time it takes to affect your hearing So please take care to listen at moderate levels Before placing a headset on your ears turn the volume down completely then slowly increase it to a comfortable level Turn down the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you e Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Ear Force PBT Overview The Turtle Beach Ear Force PBT is a Bluetooth communicator device for the PlayStation 3 It allows wireless connectivity to the PS3 for live chat with others over the PlayStation Network The PBT is unique because unlike other Bluetooth communicators in addition to pairing wi
7. d the sound will automatically be transmitted to the PBT 3 Redial Double click the MFB You will hear two beeps after which the last number dialed will be called 4 Switching from PBT to phone While using the PBT for a phone call you can switch to using your handset by pressing the MFB for 3 seconds Similarly you can divert an active call from the handset to the PBT by pressing the MFB for 3 seconds 5 Muting the microphone During a phone call the PBT microphone can be muted by double clicking the MFB You will hear two beeps indicating that the mic mute is active While the mic is muted a beep will be heard every 10 seconds to let you know that mic mute is still activated To turn off the mic mute simply double click the MFB again You will hear two beeps indicating that the mic mute has been disabled NOTE Some older mobile phones may not have a redial or voice recognition function If a phone does not have a redial function then a double click of the MFB will initiate the voice recognition state instead If a phone does not have either function then a double click or 3 second press of the MFB will have no effect Incoming Calls When the PBT is powered on and there is an incoming call you will hear a musical chime You have three options when an incoming call is received 1 Answer call Click the MFB once to accept the call Click it again to end a call A tone is heard in the earpiece each time you answer or
8. end a call 2 Reject call Press the MFB for 3 seconds until you hear a beep The call is sent directly to your voicemail 3 Do nothing The incoming call chime will sound until your phone sends the caller to voicemail Using the PBT with an X31 X41 Your PBT is designed to perfectly integrate with a wireless gaming headset such as the Turtle Beach Ear Force X31 or X41 By combining the PBT with an X31 or X41 you can enjoy wireless chat on the PlayStation Network via Bluetooth while the game audio is transmitted wirelessly via digital RF To connect the X31 X41 microphone to your PBT use the talkback cable included with the headset The right angle 2 5mm plug connects to the PBT and the straight 2 5mm plug connects to the XBOX LIVE jack on the left ear cup of the headset When the talkback cable is connected to the PBT from an X31 X41 all tones beeps or communication with others will be seamlessly routed through the headset Similarly when speaking to others only the headset s microphone will be active Ear Force X31 Headset Ear Force X41 Headset Secure the PBT to your shirt using the removable clothing clip included Basic Operations Power on Power off Microphone mute Adjust volume Answer call Reject call End call Cancel outgoing call Redial Voice recognition Transfer call to PBT from phone Press MFB for 3 seconds Press the MFB for 4 seconds During a call double click
9. he LED will turn off and no tones beeps will be heard The PBT must be charged at this point Turning The Power ON and OFF After charging activate the PBT by pressing the MFB for 3 seconds until the button glows blue then release the button Or if you are already wearing the PBT in your ear press the MFB for 2 seconds until you hear the power on chime then release the button The blue LED blinks every 5 seconds while the PBT is powered on To power off the PBT press and hold the MFB for 4 seconds until the red light turns on then release the button Or if you are wearing the PBT press the MFB for 4 seconds until you hear the power off chime then release the button The PBT is now off Pairing the Bluetooth Communicator Pairing is when two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with each other and establish a connection This link between the PBT and PS3 enables you to control various functions of the devices without the need for reconfiguring each time you use them together If everything is working properly you will only need to go through the pairing process once The PS3 and PBT will remain paired even when powered off a connection is interrupted or stopped or one or both are restarted This also applies to most mobile phones Wireless Pairing to the PlayStation 3 Follow these steps to make a wireless connection between the PBT and PS3 Before you begin your PS3 must have the latest available soft
10. th your PS3 it can simultaneously pair with your mobile phone too The PBT s dual pairing feature maximizes convenience when gaming because you can instantly switch from in game chatting to take a phone call with just a single press of a button With the PBT s 2 5mm mic jack you can even use the wireless Ear Force X31 or X41 headsets on the PlayStation 3 All the innovative features that make Turtle Beach s X31 and X41 excellent XBOX 360 headsets can now be enjoyed on the PS3 IMPORTANT Before using your PBT for the first time you must fully charge its internal battery and pair it with your PS3 as described later in this User s Guide Features cont d PBT s Multi Function Button MFB One button convenience for power on and off call answering and hang up when PBT is used in conjunction with a mobile phone and to put the PBT into search mode while registering with another Bluetooth device Indicator LED Dual color LED to indicate current state of device as described in this User s Guide 2 5mm Mic Jack Connects the microphone from a Turtle Beach Ear Force X31 or X414 wire less gaming headset or any other stereo or mono headset to the PBT This enables PlaySta tion Network chat on the X31 and X41 Volume Controls Press the or to raise lower the level of incoming chat while on PlayStation Network or during phone calls Microphone Directional microphone picks up
11. the MFB Press the or buttons Click the MFB Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds Click the MFB Click the MFB Double click the MFB After being powered on press MFB for 3 seconds During a call press MFB for 3 seconds Wearing the PBT on Either Ear The PBT comes ready to wear on your left ear but can be easily used on either ear To use on your left ear gently pull the ear clip close to the base of the device until it comes off Flip the ear clip over so that it is opposite from its original position and press it back on Note The Turtle Beach text will be upside down when worn on your right ear Troubleshooting General If you are having trouble with a headset after it is paired with the PS3 there are a few things to check first Make sure your headset battery is charged and working The PBT should not require pairing again after each recharge If using a PS3 wireless controller make sure it is fully charged When the PS3 controllers don t have enough power they can sometimes cause dropouts and headset interference The headset should be set as the input output device in the PS3 Accessories Settings menu Make sure there are no other conflicting Bluetooth devices in use near your PS3 Update your PS3 to the latest available firmware in the System settings menu If you walk out of the PS3 s 30 foot range with an active Bluetooth headset this can sometimes cause a lag or lock up with
12. ware update in the System Settings menu 1 With the PBT powered OFF go to the PS3 Settings gt Accessory Settings gt Manage Bluetooth Devices 2 If you have never used a Bluetooth device or have deleted any profiles from other devices previously used with your console the prompt will ask if you wish to register a device Choose Yes to start scanning If any other Bluetooth devices have previously been paired with your console they will appear in a list Choose Start Scanning at the bottom of the screen 3 On the PBT press and hold the MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED changes from blue to red then release the button A tone will also sound in the earpiece to indicate that the PBT is in pairing mode 4 When the is finished scanning it will prompt you to select the Bluetooth device Select Turtle Beach PBT from the list 5 On the next screen enter 0000 as the Pass Key and select OK A tone will be heard in the earpiece and the PBT will now be paired with your PS3 Pairing the PBT Bluetooth Communicator cont d Confirming a Successful Pairing PS3 Once the PBT has been paired with the PS3 you ll want to test its functionality 1 Go to Settings gt Accessory Settings gt Audio Device Settings 2 Select Turtle Beach PBT as the Input and Output Device and press X to confirm 3 Click on Microphone Level and adjust the lev el of your chat output so that
13. your wireless controller To avoid this remain within 30 feet of your PS3 at all times while connected to the PlayStation Network Problems When Changing Maps Games or Servers If the headset suddenly stops working when you start a new game new round change maps etc this is usually the result of a lost headset connection A common indicator of this is when voices from other players are suddenly heard through your TV speakers If your PBT is still powered on go into your PS3 Accessory Settings menu and reset the Input Output device to Turtle Beach PBT Noise or Feedback If you experience feedback from the microphone screeching static noise when you talk try lowering your TV s volume An alternative solution for eliminating feedback is lowering your microphone output volume in the PS3 To do this go to Accessory Settings gt Audio Device Settings and lower the mic volume there Level 3 is recommended as a good starting point If people have trouble hearing you then raise it to Level 4 or Level 5 If you hear an echo when you talk turn down the PBT volume on the device itself Troubleshooting General cont d Pairing Problems If the PS3 cannot locate your PBT make sure that it is in pairing mode before you start scanning as indicated by the flashing LED alternating between red and blue If the PBT is missing from the device menu list after you re start your PS3 please repeat the pairing process
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