Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 User manual

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What’s in the Box
download advanced user’s guide at:
www.TurtleBeach.com/PX5
PDF
product support and warranty information:
www.TurtleBeach.com/support
PX5 Headset with
Removable Microphone
PX5 Wireless Digital RF
Transmitter
(2) AA Batteries
USB Power Cable Digital Optical Cable
XBOX LIVE®
Talkback Cable
USB Programming Cable
Turtle Beach Sticker
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download PX5 software and additional presets at:
www.TurtleBeach.com

Table of Contents
About the Ear Force®PX5 pg 1
PX5 Headset
Overview pg 3
PX5 Transmitter
Overview pg 7
Using the Transmitter pg 9
Pairing the Headset and Transmitter pg 10
Setup
Transmitter Setup—PS3™
, XBOX 360®(slim) pg 11
Transmitter Setup—XBOX 360 (original) pg 11
PS3 Settings & Bluetooth Chat Setup pg 13
XBOX 360 Settings & XBOX LIVE Chat Setup pg 14
Home Theater Setup pg 15
Dolby®Processing pg 16
Digital Signal Processing pg 17
Presets pg 19
Bluetooth®
Pairing a Bluetooth-enabled Device pg 20
Dual Pairing pg 20
Making Phone Calls pg 21
Receiving Calls pg 21
Bluetooth Quick Reference pg 22
PX5 Headset and Transmitter Technical Specifications pg 23
Troubleshooting and Support pg 24
Important Safety Information pg 25
watch PX5 training videos at:
www.youtube.com/TurtleBeachVideos

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About the Ear Force PX5
The Ear Force PX5 is the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for PS3 and XBOX 360
gaming. To get the most from your PX5, please take a few minutes to review this introduction.
Digital RF Technology with Bluetooth
The Ear Force PX5 headset provides wireless CD-quality game sound via digital RF (radio frequency)
that communicates with the PX5 transmitter. In addition, the PX5 incorporates Bluetooth technology
which is used for communicating on the PlayStation Network (PSN) and optionally on XBOX LIVE.
The Bluetooth can also be paired to your mobile phone and digital music player. This means you can
use your PX5 to listen to your favorite music and accept phone calls–all while totally immersed in the
action of the game.*
PSN Chat via Bluetooth RF
Game sound via
digital optical cable
TRANSMITTER
Game sound in
Dolby Surround
via Digital RF
Stream Music
via Bluetooth
Mobile Phone
via Bluetooth
PS3
XBOX 360
Game sound via
digital optical cable
TRANSMITTER
Game sound in
Dolby Surround
via Digital RF
Stream Music
via Bluetooth
Mobile Phone
via Bluetooth
*Only 2 Bluetooth devices total can be paired to the headset at a time.
**For a wireless XBOX chat connection, the talkback cable can be replaced with an optional
Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) that inserts in the XBOX 360 controller. For further details,
please visit TurtleBeach.com.
wired
wireless
wired
wireless
XBOX LIVE chat via
Talkback Cable
or optional
Bluetooth adapter**
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5.1/7.1 Dolby Surround Sound
The PX5 transmitter processes Dolby 7.1 Digital surround sound from your PS3 or XBOX 360 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.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
The headset uses digital signal processing to customize the game, chat and microphone audio signals
to improve performance in specific gaming situations. These settings are stored as presets that can be
easily called up to change the characteristics of the game sound, voices from other players and even
your own voice. For example, you can use the PX5 to accentuate sounds like footsteps or enemies
reloading that might otherwise be difficult to hear with normal game audio.
Programmable Presets
The integrated USB port lets you connect your PX5 to a PC. Go to TurtleBeach.com and download new
presets, program your own custom presets and update your headset with new features and more.
That means you can customize your PX5 and turn it into your own “secret weapon” that’s unlike anyone
else’s headset!
Intuitive Voice prompts
The PX5 incorporates intuitive voice prompts that announce critical headset status. Press the preset
button and you'll hear the number. When the batteries need to be replaced, it tells you in advance.
When powering on or off, you’ll hear an announcement. You can even replace the voices by visiting
TurtleBeach.com and downloading new ones!
Designed for High-Quality Sound
The PX5 headset is designed 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.
Want to learn even more about your PX5?
This user guide will help get you started, but if you’d like to know more, please download the
PX5 advanced user guide from our web site.

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PX5 Headset —Left Ear Cup Controls
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1. Main Power Button with LED
Powering ON: Press and hold until the headset announces “Powering On”.
Powering OFF: Press and hold until the headset announces “Powering Off”.
Automatic Power OFF: If the headset doesn’t detect any audio for more than 5 minutes,
it will automatically shut down to conserve battery power.
PS3/XBOX Mode: Press the Power Button twice quickly to switch between PS3 and XBOX 360 modes.
The headset will announce the selected mode. (See "Presets" on pg. 18 for further details)
Power Button LED Indicator: Flashes once per second when paired to the Transmitter
and flashes twice per second when not paired. (See “Pairing the Headset and Transmitter” on pg. 10
for further details)
Pairing Mode: Initiates pairing mode between the headset and transmitter. From a powered down state,
press and hold the power button for 6 seconds. The LED will begin to flash rapidly.
2. Removable Microphone with Adjustable Boom
The microphone can be removed from the headset when chat is not required by detaching
it from the boom. (See "Setup" on pg. 12 for further details)
3. Game Volume Control
Turn to adjust game volume level.
4. Presets Button
Press to select one of eight (8) alternate game audio presets. (See "Presets" on pg. 18 for further details)
5. XBOX 360 Controller Jack
Insert the straight connector on the XBOX Talkback Cable (included) into this jack when using
the PX5 with an XBOX.
NOTE: An optional Bluetooth adapter is available for a wireless connection between the PX5 headset and XBOX 360 controller.
See TurtleBeach.com for further details.
6. USB Input
Allows for headset programming by connecting to a USB port on a PC with the included USB cable.
(See the “Presets” on pg. 18 for further details)

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PX5 Headset —Right Ear Cup Controls
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insert batteries
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7. Main (Main Preset Button)
Press to toggle between the selected (alternate) preset and the main (default) preset.
(See "Presets" on pg. 18 for further details)
8. Mic Mute Button
Press to toggle between muting and unmuting the microphone. A high tone will sound when the mic
is unmuted and a low tone will sound when the mic is muted. When using the XBOX Talkback cable,
the mic can be muted directly from the switch on the Talkback cable or by pressing the mic mute
button on the headset.
9. Bluetooth LED Indicator
Indicates when Bluetooth is active or in pairing mode. (see the “Bluetooth” section on pg. 19 for further details)
10. Bluetooth Multi-function Button
Powers on the Bluetooth and performs several other functions described in the “Bluetooth” section (pg. 19)
Note: The Bluetooth feature is normally powered off to conserve battery power and may need to be powered
on with the button when first using the headset.
11. Bluetooth Volume Control
Press (+) or (–) to adjust Bluetooth volume level. A tone will sound each time the
volume level changes.
12. Swivel Ear Cups
The ear cups may be turned 90 degrees to rest conveniently around your neck.
13. Battery Compartment Cover
Slide down to access the battery compartment. The headset is powered by (2) AA batteries (included)
which should provide up to 15 hours of use depending on headset settings (Bluetooth, game audio, etc).
Rechargeable NiMH batteries may also be used. The headset will announce when battery power is low.

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PX5 Transmitter
Front View Rear View
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