Turtle Beach Earforce PX4 User manual

User GUide
Wireless Dolby®surrounD sounD GaminG HeaDset
Wireless
For: PS4™ I PS3™
Xbox 360® I Mobile

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force PX4 headset from Turtle Beach. The PX4 works with your
Xbox360, PS3, PS4 and all of your favorite mobile devices. Welcome to the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage!
For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support Contact info please visit: http://www.turtlebeach.com/support

Table of Contents
Package Contents P4
Features P5
PX4 Headset - Left View P6
PX4 Headset - Right View P7
PX4 Transmitter P8
PS3™ Setup/System Settings Configuration P9
Xbox 360® Setup/System Settings Configuration P12
Xbox 360® E Setup/System Settings Configuration P15
PS4™ Setup/System Settings Configuration P17
Home Theater Setup P21
Connecting a Digital Music Player P22
Dolby® Digital Processing P23
Surround Sound P24
Bluetooth Setup P25
Charging the Headset P27
Adjusting Sound P28
Pairing Instructions P30
Specifications P31
Compliance / Conformity P32
Warranty P35

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Package Contents
Digital Optical Cable 2.5mm to 3.5mm
Mobile Adapter Cable/
PS4 Chat Cable
Headset Charging
Cable
PX4 Headset
Turtle Beach Sticker
Xbox 360
Talkback Cable
PX4 Wireless
Transmitter
Detachable
Boom Mic
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The Ear Force™ PX4 is a premium, Dolby surround sound headset designed for PS3™, PS4™ and Xbox360® gaming. To
get the most from your PX4, please take a few minutes to review this introduction.
Dolby® Surround Sound
The PX4 transmitter processes Dolby Digital surround sound from your PS3™, PS4™ or Xbox360® and sends it to the
headset via digital RF. The result is an immersive sound environment that makes you feel as if you’re right in the middle
of the action. It also helps you react quicker by hearing exactly where the sound cues in the game are coming from.
Dual-Band Wi-Fi
The Ear Force PX4 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound via dual-band digital RF (radio frequency) that
communicates with the PX4 transmitter. This advanced dual-band Wi-Fi technology uses either 5GHz or 2.4GHz signals
to transmit high fidelity digital audio and finds the optimum frequency to help eliminate interference with other wireless
devices and Wi-Fi networks. Unlike the RF technology used in most other wireless headsets, the dual-band Wi-Fi
technology found in the PX4 coexists with wireless networks for optimum performance.
Dual Pairing Bluetooth ®
The PX4 incorporates Bluetooth technology which can be used to simultaneously pair to two Bluetooth-enabled devices
at once. For example, you can pair the PX4 to your PS3 and your mobile phone at the same time. This allows you to use
your PX4 to accept phone calls all while totally immersed in the action of the game.
Rechargeable Battery
The PX4 also features a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that provides up to 15 hours of continuous game play on a
single charge. The battery can also be recharged while gaming with the included charging cable so you’ll never miss out
on the action.
Engineered for High-Quality Sound
The PX4 headset is engineered to deliver high-quality audio that makes it ideal for gaming, movies and digital music
playback. The high-fidelity, 50mm speakers are encased in acoustically-tuned ear cups with soft fabric cushions and
deliver extended bass with extraordinary dynamic range for optimum audio performance.
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PX4 Headset - Left View
To turn on/off the headset: Press and hold the
power button until you hear two rapid tones
To enter pairing mode(Headset off): Press and
hold the power button until the LED begins to
blink rapidly and evenly(about 6 seconds).
Tone Button: Press this button to activate the
different EQ presets. A beep will indicate which
preset is selected. (see pg. 28)
Blast Limiter Button: Press this button to activate
the different Blast Limiter presets. A beep will
indicate which preset is selected. (see pg. 28)
Variable Mic Monitor: Adjusts the level of your
voice heard in the headset. (see pg. 29)
NOTE: Turning up the mic monitor may cause the
mic to pick up room sounds which will make the
silence detector not automatically shut off the
headset when it’s not being used. If the power is
not automatically shutting down, turn down this
mic monitor control.
Wired Chat Jack: Used for chat on the Xbox360/
PS4 (see pg 12 & pg 17)
Game Volume: Turn to adjust the game
sound level.
Removable Microphone with Adjustable Boom:
The microphone can be removed from the
headset when chat is not required by detaching it
from the boom.To properly position the mic: Make
sure that the triangle indicator on the Mic Boom
Plug is facing the headset. (The Metal Clip on the
Microphone Foam Cover should be facing away
from your mouth)
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PX4 Headset - Right View
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Bluetooth® Volume: Press Chat (+) or Chat (–) to
adjust Bluetooth volume level. A tone will sound each
time the volume level changes.
Bluetooth Status LED:
Paired: Flashing Blue once per second
Unpaired: Flashing blue twice per second
Pairing Mode: Flashing blue and red alternating
Bluetooth Multi-Function Button (BT MFB):
Powers on the Bluetooth and performs several other
functions described in the “Bluetooth” section. (see
pg. 25)
NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is normally powered
on. If it is not paired to another device, it will
automatically turn off after 5 minutes to conserve
battery power.
Mic Mute Button: Press to turn on/off your
microphone. When the microphone is turned on you
will hear a high tone. When it has been muted you
will hear a low tone.
Headset Charging Port: The headset may be charged
by connecting this Mini USB input to a free USB port
on your gaming console using the included Headset
Charging Cable. (see pg. 27)
NOTE: The Headset Charging Cable included with
the PX4 can only be used to charge the headset and
cannot be used as a standard USB data cable.
Charging LED: Turns red when charging and turns off
when charged.
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PX4 Transmitter
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Digital Input LED: This LED turns on when a digital input signal
is detected. When this LED is ON, the analog input is turned off.
Surround Sound LED: The LED will light whenever the digital
input is being processed by the surround sound decoder.
When this LED is off, the audio signal will be heard in stereo.
Dolby® Digital LED: The LED will light whenever a Dolby
Digital encoded signal is detected on the digital input.
Power/Link LED: When the transmitter is powered on and
communicating with the headset, this LED will be on solid. If
the LED is slowly pulsing/off it indicates the transmitter can’t
communicate with the headset. This could happen when
the headset is out of range, turned off or not paired with the
transmitter.(see pg 30)
Digital Input and Output: The Digital In is used to connect
your PX4 to a Xbox360/PS3/PS4 for audio. The Digital Out can
be used to pass through audio to a home theater system.
Analog Input Jack: Provides a 3.5mm input for digital music
players or additional audio sources. (3.5mm cable sold
separately) NOTE: The analog input is deactivated whenever
a digital input is active, so both the digital and analog inputs
cannot be used at the same time.
Pair Button: Press and hold to activate pairing mode.
(See pg. 30)
Surround Sound Angles Button: Press to select different
HRTF surround angles. (see pg. 24)
Surround Sound On/Off Button: Pressing this button toggles
between surround sound and stereo sound. When surround
sound is active, the Surround Sound LED will be lit.
Transmitter Range
The transmitter sends game audio from your Xbox 360®
console to the headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal,
so a direct line of sight is not required. When you’re out
of range, you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the
headset loses the RF signal. For best performance, place the
transmitter in an open area that is unobstructed by objects
that might absorb RF signals from the internal antenna.
Avoid placing it on a metal surface, such as the top of a home
theater A/V receiver.
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PS3™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
PS3 Hardware Setup
Note: Remove the clear plastic covers from both ends of your Digital Optical Cable before setting up your transmitter.
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PS3™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
PS3 Bluetooth Configuration
1. In the PS3 menu Navigate to Settings > Accessory Settings >
Manage Bluetooth Devices.
2. Power off PX4 Bluetooth. Hold BT MFB for 5 seconds until
Bluetooth LED switches off.
3. On the PS3, scan for Bluetooth devices.
4. With PX4 powered ON, but Bluetooth OFF, hold BT MFB until
Bluetooth LED flashes blue and red, then release.
5. On the PS3 select “Turtle Beach Bluetooth Chat”, then enter
“0000” as the Pass Key. The Bluetooth LED on the headset
will flash blue once per second, indicating that the PX4’s
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PS3™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
PS3 Chat Configuration
Note: Make sure you have followed the PS3 Bluetooth Configura-
tion steps above before continuing to this section.
1. In the PS3 Menu go to Settings > Accessory Settings > Audio
Device Settings and set the “Input Device” and
“Output Device” fields to “Turtle Beach Bluetooth Chat”.
1. In the PS3 Menu go to Settings > Audio Output Settings >
Optical Digital > Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch
Note: Make sure DTS 5.1 Ch is NOT checked.
2. In the PS3 Menu go to Settings > Audio Multi-Output and
set to “On”
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PS3 Audio Output Configuration

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Xbox 360® Setup/System Settings Configuration
Xbox 360 Setup - All models
Note: Make sure the Talkback Cable is connected securely on both ends.

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Xbox 360® Setup/System Settings Configuration
Xbox 360 Slim Setup
Note: Remove the clear plastic covers from both ends of your Digital Optical Cable before setting up your
transmitter.
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Xbox 360® Setup/System Settings Configuration
Xbox 360 Setup - older models
*This setup should only be used on versions of the Xbox360 that do not have a Digital Optical Port. When us-
ing this configuration you will need a Xbox 360 HD Audio Adapter Cable. Available from Turtle Beach here:
http://www.turtlebeach.com/product-detail/cables-parts/ear-force-xaa/349
Note: Remove the clear plastic covers from both ends of your Digital Optical Cable before setting up your
transmitter.
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Xbox 360® E Setup
Xbox 360 E
Console
HDMI Cable
to HDMI OUT portto OPTICAL
OUT jack
to DIGITAL
IN jack
to HDMI IN port
FRONT
Wall Plug
Wall Outlet
BACK
*Ear Force HD Audio Converter
*Ear Force HD Audio Converter is available for purchase at Turtlebeach.com/HDAC
Note: The Xbox360 E does not have an Digital Optical Output. It is necessary to use the Ear Force HD Audio
Converter for this particular console configuration.
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Xbox 360® Setup/System Settings Configuration
1. Settings > System Settings > Console Settings >
Audio > Digital Output.
2. Set Digital Output to “Dolby Digital 5.1”.
1. Settings > Preferences > Voice.
2. Set Voice Volume to “10”.
3. Set Game Volume to “10”.
4. Set Voice Output to “Play Through Headset”.
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PS4™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
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PS4™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
1. Go to Settings >Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings > Primary Output Port
2. Select “Digital Out” (OPTICAL)
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PS4™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
4. Go to Settings > Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings > Output to Headphones
5. Select “Chat Audio”
6. Go to Settings > Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings > Audio Format (Priority)

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PS4™ Setup/System Settings Configuration
7. Select “Bitstream (Dolby)
If your chat volume is either too loud or too soft:
1. Go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices > Headsets and Headphones > Volume Control (Headphones) and change
the audio level to your liking.
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