Turtle Beach Ear Force PX21
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1. Microphone Level and adjust the level of your chat output so that the bar graph barely reaches the red area when you speak loudly Click OK to save Configuring the PS3 Audio Settings IMPORTANT In order to hear game audio in the PX21 headset you must make sure that the following is configured in the PS3 Settings Step 1 After powering on the PS3 go to Settings Sound Settings Audio Output Settings Se ae Step 2 aa pisem Select Audio Input Connector a a meiater vdapiiice SCART AV Multi to send the O m o audio output to the PX21 Step 3 Press X to save this setting If you are using the PS3 s HDMI or digital optical output to send audio to your TV or external speakers skip Steps 1 through 3 above Instead turn on the Audio Multi Output in your PS3 Settings Sound PP ey el Settings Audio Multi Output ee te et tes This will allow you to use the stan dard PS3 AV cable simultaneously with an HDMI or digital optical audio output Page 4 Connecting the PX21 to the XBOX 360 Use the included cables to connect the headset XBOX and TV or sound system as shown This lets you hear the XBOX with either the TV or the PX21 headset red white to the PX21 splitter a cable red white Step 3 Connect the PX21 splitter cable green to the PX21 audio Step 1 Step 4 Connect the XBOX audio ca2. Set as Default Device Win7 and Set as Default Communications Device A green circle with a microphone icon will appear to indicate that this is now your default communication device If the green circle is already indicating that the PX21 is selected skip to the next step 5 Win T Under the Communications tab select Do Nothing 6 Under the Playback tab double click on USB Audio Device to bring up the Speakers Properties mixer panel 7 Click on the Levels tab 8 Set the Speakers slider to maximum This along with the Chat dial on the PX21 amplifier will determine the level of chat you hear in the PX21 Page 10 Windows Vista amp Windows 7 Setup Procedure cont d 9 The Microphone slider in this mixer E ephe Ipea panel determines the volume of your voice ca e imas heard in the PX21 speakers as you speak into the mic Since the PX21 has a built in mic monitor you can adjust this level to your liking We recommend you set it below 10 Click OK to go back to the general Sound control panel Lira 10 Under the Recording tab double click on Turtle Beach USB Headset to bring up the Microphone Properties mixer panel 11 Click on the Levels tab which will bring up the Microphone volume slider This determines how loud your voice will sound when you speak to others online Try balancing the mic position and volume setting for the optimum voice level We recomm
3. 1 Controller Insert the straight plug into the mic output on the amplifier Ao OS 33 Talkback Cable Audio cable to PS3 Step 2 Insert the right angle plug into the jack on the XBOX controller Balancing Game and Chat Levels The amplifier Game volume sets the game sound level The amplifier Chat volume adjusts the level of incoming chat from other players on XBOX LIVE Adjusting these two volume controls lets you balance the game sound and chat voices during an XBOX LIVE session Configuring the PS3 Audio Settings XBOX LIVE is a subscription feature offered with the XBOX 360 that lets you communicate with other players via the internet To use this feature connect the PX21 amplifier to the XBOX controller as described in the previous section then configure the XBOX LIVE feature as described below Step 1 Press the center XBOX button on your controller to bring up the Dashboard Volume Step 2 Microphone Navigate right to the Settings tab and E Mute scroll down to Preferences from the menu Press the A button Oe L Step 3 Play Through Speakers On the Preferences screen select the Voice option and Press A Play Through Both Step 4 Select the Play Through Headset option and set the Volume to 10 Page 6 Connecting the PX21 to a PC or Laptop When used as a PC gaming headset the PX21 functions as two independent headsets in one package Amplifi
4. 60 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc All other trademarks are properties of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Product features visual design package contents and specifica tions are subject to change without notice Made in China Product TBS 2130 V2 About the PX21 Headset The Ear Force PX21 is a universal gaming headset that s compatible with the PS3 XBOX 360 and Mac Windows PCs The PX21 pushes your gaming experience to a new level with superior stereo sound and crystal clear com munication over PlayStation Network PSN XBOX LIVE or online PC gaming By combining chat with stereo game audio the PX21 lets you hear the voices of online players together with the game sound without the need for external Speakers and a communicator headset Important Information 1 Be careful when turning up the master volume control on the amplifier Before placing the headphones over your ears set the volume control to minimum then slowly increase until you reach a comfortable level 2 Like any speakers overdriving headphones may cause damage to both the headset and your ears Please listen at moderate levels 3 WARNING Long term exposure to loud music or other sounds in a headset may cause hearing damage It is best to avoid extreme volume levels when using a headset especially for extended periods Avoid Hearing Damage
5. EAR FORCE 21 Gaming Headset for PlayStation 3 XBOX 360 and PC Gaming User s Guide Package Contents e PX21 headset with amplifier e Stereo RCA adapter cable e Controller cable for XBOX LIVE e This User s Guide For more products accessories and our product support knowledge base please visit TurtleBeach com For warranty information please visit http turtlebeach com support 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 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence 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 TB2130 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc Z FE C Bos Copyright 2010 Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc VTB All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent from Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc Turtle Beach the Turtle Beach logo Voyetra Ear Force and Chat Boost are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB Playstation and PS3 are either trademarks or regis tered trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Vista XBOX XBOX 3
6. Over time your ears adapt to loud volume levels so a level that may not cause initial discomfort may still damage your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears after using 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 Turn down the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Page 2 Connecting the PX21 Using the Standard PS3 A V Cables These instructions show how to set up the PX21 using the standard A V cables included with the PS3 so you can listen to the game sound on either the PX21 or the TV speakers Step 1 Connect the PS3 audio cables red white to the PX21 splitter cable red white Step 4 USB Power Insert the PX21 USB connector to a USB port on the PS3 Connect the PX21 Connect the PX21 splitter cable red splitter cable green to white to the TV audio input the PX21 audio Gable green a Step 5 P Connect the PS3 Audio TV video output plug yellow to your TV s red white f i video input RCA jack ae yellow U 000 Video yellow Connecting the PX21 to a PS3 with HDMI These instructions show how to set up the PX21 with the PS3 A V cables and an HDMI cable for HD
7. ance Balance Balance gt Yd e YY gp Volume Volume Volume a b amplifier without having to access these mixer controls Page 8 Windows XP Setup Procedure cont d 8 The Microphone slider on the far right of this mixer panel determines the volume of your voice heard in the PX21 speakers as you speak into the mic Since the PX21 has a built in mic monitor you should turn this volume slider down to minimum or mute it Or if you want to hear more of your voice in the headset turn up this volume to the desired setting Keep in mind that increasing this volume will also increase the sound level picked up by the mic so you will hear more ambient sounds as well as your voice 9 Go back to the Sounds and Audio Devices dialog box and click on the Volume button in the Sound Re cording section to activate the mic recording volume slider Shown here This determines how loud your voice will Sound when you speak to others online Set the slider to about 50 If you find that your voice isn t loud enough move the slider up or move it down if your voice is too loud TASR Options Help Capture Balance p ct Volume 10 Position the mic several inches away from your mouth so it doesn t overload when you speak Try balancing the mic position and the volume setting for optimum voice level 11 After you re done setting up the proper levels go back to the Sounds and Audio Devices dialog box and
8. bles USB Power Insert the PX21 USB connector to a USB port on the XBOX Sie Step 2 Connect the PX21 splitter cable red white to the TV audio input cable green gt a a Step 5 Audio TV Connect the XBOX red white video output plug yellow to the TV video input RCA jack Video lt 1 000 J yellow Connecting the PX21 to an XBOX 360 with HDMI These instructions show how to set up the PX21 with the optional XBOX HD AV cable purchased separately and an HDMI cable for HD video The standard AV cable with composite video is replaced by the HDMI video connection Step 1 Step 4 Connect the HDMI cable from USB Power Insert the PX21 USB connector the XBOX to the TV ee to a USB port on the XBOX Step 3 Connect the PX21 Step 2 a Connect the splitter cable green XBOX HD AV Audio to the PX21 audio cable to the red white cable green XBOX HD TV Step 5 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the XBOX HDMI output and the other end to the TV 3 000 Page 5 Setting Up XBOX LIVE Chat The headset microphone lets you communicate with other players during XBOX LIVE multiplayer gaming sessions The included talkback cable connects the headset to the XBOX controller as illustrated below XBOX Game Step
9. ed Stereo Headphones The green 3 5mm plug is used for sending the stereo game signal from the PC sound card to the PX21 headphone amplifier so you can hear game sounds music and other sounds from your PC The overall volume level is set by the Game volume control on the PX21 amplifier USB Stereo Headset The USB connection is used for mic and chat signals and appears as Turtle Beach USB Headset in Windows operating systems This lets you assign the PX21 mic and chat in your game software as a USB audio device You can set the microphone and chat levels independently with the Windows mixer software as described below After configuring these volume settings you can set the chat level with the Chat volume control on the PX21 amplifier Note that each time you disconnect the PX21 from the USB port the volume settings described below may revert back to their default settings As such you might have to go back and set them again each time you remove and insert the PX21 USB connector 3 5mm audio plug green Page 7 Windows XP Setup Procedure 1 Insert the green 3 5mm plug into the sound card or headphone output This connects the stereo output signal to the PX21 amplifier so you can set the level with the Game volume control 2 Insert the PX21 USB connector into a USB port on your PC or lap top After Windows indicates that it found a new USB audio device click on Start Control Panel Sounds and Aud
10. end you set this at 25 12 Close the open dialog boxes and the PX21 USB headset should now be ready for use in chat programs such as Skype Ventrilo Teamspeak etc Connecting the PX21 to a Mac The PX21 connects to a Mac with its 3 5mm audio plug and USB connector allowing you to control the game and chat volume independently just as you would on an XBOX or PS3 The 3 5mm connection is used for sound card audio which can be controlled by the Game volume on the PX21 amplifier The USB connection is used for mic and chat signals and appears as Turtle Beach USB Headset in the Mac O S This lets you assign the PX21 mic and chat in your game software as a USB audio device You can set the micro phone and chat levels independently with the Mac mixer as described in the next section After configuring these volume settings you can set the chat level with the Chat volume control on the PX21 amplifier N 7 Step 2 Connect the PX21 USB G plug into a USB socket j on your Mac Q I o WG T COPEL Step 1 Connect the green 3 5mm audio plug to the sound card line output on your Mac n EARFORCE Page 11 Mac Setup Procedure 1 Insert the green 3 5mm aea ound plug into the sound card aa or headphone line output This connects the stereo audio output to the PX21 CNS a Gavin for sonra Pupa amplifier so you can set Seay the level with
11. enough move the slider up or move the slider down if your voice is too loud 8 Close the open dialog boxes and the PX21 USB headset should now be ready for use in chat programs such as Skype Ventrilo Teamspeak etc Page 12 Using the Amplifier Stereo Mic Mute Expander Bass Boost Level Mic Mute Switch Switch Indicator LED Pa u N Chat Boost Game Audio Indicator LED Incoming Volume XBOX LIVE Jack Volume Mic output to XBOX controller Mic Mute LED Turns RED when the mic is muted and GREEN when the mic is on Mic Mute Switch When ON the microphone is muted so you won t be heard by other players online Expander Switch When ON the Expander widens the stereo sound field so you can hear more of the sounds on the left and right sides and less in the middle This can help you hear distant sound cues in the game Bass Boost Sets the intensity of bass boost level applied to the game audio Chat Boost LED The intensity of this blue LED indicates the amount of Chat Boost applied to the chat signal The LED intensity increases as Chat Boost increases the level of teammates voices in response to louder game sound Chat Volume Sets the minimum level of incoming chat from other players on the PlaySta tion Network The Chat Boost feature will automatically increase this volume as the game sound increases as indicated by the blue LED intensity Game Audio Volume Sets the game sound
12. io Devices 3 In the dialog box Shown here click on the Audio tab Note the device that s selected under the Playback and Recording menus as you may want to set these back once you re done setting up the PX21 NET eT Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Real x courte 5 ound Pury Vee Handian Enur pukai Daim iame Male Boneh USE Hih hy L__ yoke _Adtanced Scere ject P Daisui device P Tats Baach USR Hiasdia te voume Aare WIDI mamb plete ke ha Diefaull dme a Moni GS Warti Vok HL About Wee on delaul dees o J Coa dy 4 Select Turtle Beach USB Headset in the pull down menus for Sound Playback and Sound Recording You can change these back to the original settings after you re done setting the PX21 volume levels 5 Click on the Volume button in the Sound Playback section to activate the mixer panel Shown here 6 Click on Options Properties in the top menu In the dialog box click on Playback and check Speaker WAV and Microphone This determines which volume controls will appear in the mixer Click OK to activate the playback mixer Shown here 7 Turn up the Speaker and Wave volume sliders to maximum These determine the level of chat you hear in the PX21 Since the PX21 has a Chat volume control on the amplifier setting these to maximum allows you to adjust the incoming chat volume on the E Speaker Xi Options Help Speaker Wiave Microphone Bal
13. level XBOX LIVE Jack When using the PX21 with an XBOX 360 connect the included XBOX LIVE talkback cable from this jack to the XBOX controller for XBOX LIVE chat Mic Monitor not shown When the mic is not muted you ll hear yourself speak in the headphones so you won t shout as much when talking online Page 13
14. set the default audio devices for playback and recording back to their original settings if you don t want the PX21 USB headset to be the default device for Windows sounds unnnnsusnnnunnnnnnna Mute all Turtle Beach USB Headset 12 Close the open dialog boxes and the PX21 USB headset should now be ready for use in chat programs such as Skype Ventrilo Teamspeak etc Page 9 Windows Vista amp Windows 7 Setup Procedure Windows specific instructions are in italics Fava lamig Dark biberi plain dinot aslim Hi ma dih Ai ge 1 Insert the 3 5mm green plug into the F man sound card or headphone output This g connects the stereo output signal to the Spears PX21 amplifier so you can set the level g y with the Game Volume control 2 Insert the PX21 USB connector into a USB port After Windows indicates that it found a new USB audio device click on Start circular Windows logo Control Panel Win7 Hardware and Sound Sound 3 In the dialog box shown here click the Playback tab right click Turtle Beach USB Headset and select Set as Default Device A green circle with a check mark will appear to indicate that Sabie bc vied Bite Be H nem this is now your default sound device Liarvehions If the green circle is already indicating i that the PX21 is selected skip to the next step 4 Under the Recording tab right click on Turtle Beach USB Headset and se lect
15. the Game Turtle Beach USH Headset ine volume control bound erte Dama inna Ba Settings far the ieletted dere 2 Insert the PX21 USB connector into a USB port The PX21 should be au tomatically recognized as a new USB audio device and be designated as the default audio device and microphone Fiama r iiy bP hth e OOOO si Maig S Show volume in meni Bar 3 Click on the Apple menu icon and go to System Preferences Sound 4 Select the Output tab Ae Sund and make sure that Turtle bra Ail Beach USB Headset is des ignated as the default audio bauna Mets Semi naa device If not select it now Chanie denice for semored input Jeg iin ia baein pot 5 Set the Output volume Furthe Beach USE Headset usi slider on the bottom of the screen to max This along aea iar thar LALA eles with the Chat volume control REAN on the PX21 amplifier will a determine the level of chat inpar volne A pi you hear in the PX21 z 6 Select the Input tab and Output volame al ff ee make sure that Turtle Mi Shane volunta int ratan ba Beach USB Headset is designated as the default microphone If not select it now 7 You can adjust the volume level of the PX21 microphone with the Input volume slider which determines how loud others will hear your voice Set it at about 75 but be sure to test the level to ensure that your voice can be heard by others If you find that your voice isn t loud
16. video The connections are identical to the standard set up except the composite video yellow RCA plug is replaced by the HDMI video connection Step 4 Insert the PX21 USB connector to a USB port on the PS3 Step 1 Connect the PS3 audio cables HDMI red white to the PX21 splitter cable red white Step 3 Connect the PX21 splitter cable green to the PX21 audio cable green Step 2 optional Connect the PX21 splitter cable red white to the Video TV audio input yellow not used Step 5 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to Audio HD TV the PS3 HDMI output and the other end to the TV red white PLEASE NOTE You will have to change the PS3 video output to HDMI in the Settings menu Settings gt HDMI Display Settings gt Video Output Settings gt HDMI Page 3 Configuring the PS3 Chat Settings IMPORTANT In order to hear other players you must make sure that the following is configured in the PS3 Settings Step 1 After powering on the PS3 go to Settings Accessory Settings Audio Device Settings a oats Cee Sah Step 2 Click on Input Device and select Turtle Beach USB Headset from the options Step 3 Click on Output Device and select Turtle Beach USB Headset from the options Step 4 Click on
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