Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 400 User manual

USER GUIDE
STEREO GAMING HEASET
For PS4™ |PS3™
Mobile Mobile Gaming

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force STEALTH 400 headset from
Turtle Beach. Designed for PS3™, PS4™ and PS Vita™ gaming, the STEALTH
400 also supports music, movies, and chat. Turtle Beach brings over 35 years of
expertise to transforming your listening experience.
EAR FORCE®STEALTH 400
STEREO GAMING HEADSET

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In the Box
For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support please visit
turtlebeach.com/support
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Stealth 400 Headset Stealth 400 Wireless Transmitter
Turtle Beach Sticker
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Digital Optical Cable
USB Charging Cable
Mobile Cable
Removable Mic Boom

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About the STEALTH 400 P5
Overview P6
Parts and Controls P7
Headset Charging P8
PS4™ Setup P9
PS3™ Setup P12
Mobile Setup P14
Pairing the Headset and Transmitter P15
Adjusting sound (PS3/PS4) P16
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Troubleshooting tips P18
Important safety information P20

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About the STEALTH 400
The STEALTH 400 is an advanced gaming headset optimized for PS3 ™ and PS4™ consoles.
It also unlocks the audio potential of music, movies and more. To get the most from your STEALTH
400, please take a few moments to review this introduction.
Overview
Climb the leaderboards with the Ear Force® STEALTH 400. Hear your PS4™and PS3™ games with the
powerful advantage of 50 mm speakers and a choice of EQ modes. Coordinate with your teammates
via chat. The STEALTH 400 even plugs directly into your mobile devices.
Crystal Clear Wireless
Intelligent channel-hopping for an interference-free wireless
experience.
Never Miss a Text or Call
Hookupyourmobilephonetoheartextnoticationsortakecallswhile
gaming.
Mobile Gaming Versatility
Connect the included Mobile Cable with In-line Mic for wired gaming
on PS Vita™ or any mobile device.
Separate Volume Controls
Set your mix of Game and Chat volume levels right on the headset.

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Comfortable & Quiet
Breathable, around-the-ear mesh cushions for hours of comfort and
noise isolation.
Stop Shouting!
Mic Monitoring lets you hear your own voice in the headset to avoid
shouting.
Awesome Turtle Beach Audio
Four EQ Presets and large 50 mm speakers combine to deliver
butt-kicking audio.
Rechargeable Battery
Ditch the batteries with a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up
to 15 hours of wireless gaming.
Removable Mic Boom
Be heard clearly through an adjustable high-sensitivity mic you can
remove.
For All Your Audio Needs
UsetheSTEALTH400formoviesandTVfromNetix™andHuluPlus™
or Blu-ray Disc. Crank up your tunes on music services like Pandora™
and then chat with friends or make mobile calls!
Step up to STEALTH
Ear Force® STEALTH headsets connect cutting edge wireless tech with
advanced audio features so you win more, jump up the leaderboards
andatouthearyourfavoritegameslikeneverbefore.

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Parts and Controls
Headset Controls: Right Earcup
Game Volume Control
Mic Mute Button
Press = Mic On/Off
Power Button
Hold (1s) = Power On / Power Off
Power LED
(Battery Status)
Red = Charging
Blue = Charged / In Use
(Pairing Status)
Single Blink = Transmitter Connected
Double Blink = Transmitter not Connected
EQ Preset Button
Chat Volume Control
USB Charging Port
Mobile Connection
Pair Button
Connection Status LED
On [Continuously) = Headset Connected
Pulsing = Headset not connecting
Rapid Flashing = Incorrect audio format (for
correct format, see PS4™ Setup
or PS3™ Setup
Digital Optical Input
Transmitter
Connection Status LED
On [Continuously) = Headset Connected
Pulsing = Headset not connecting
Rapid Flashing = Incorrect audio format (for
correct format, see PS4™ Setup (page 9)
or PS3™ Setup (page 12) (page 9)
(page 12)

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Headset Charging
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Even though the STEALTH 400 supports wired connection to mobile devices, it uses an internal
 amplierandsorequirespowerfromitsrechargeablebattery.
NOTE: Make sure to charge your Headset regularly.
NOTE: Always charge your Headset before storing it for more than three months. Never store the
headset in temperatures above 113°F/45°.
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1. Connect the USB plug of the USB Charging Cable to a USB port.
2. Connect the micro USB plug of the USB Charging Cable to the USB Charging Port on the right earcup of the
Headset.
3. Charging is complete when the Charge/Pairing Status LED on the Headset changes from Red to Blue.

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PS4™ setup
The Ear Force STEALTH 400 headset is designed for use with PS4™ consoles.
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DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
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1. Plug the Removable Mic Boom into the jack on the left earcup of the Headset.
2.ConnectthesquareopticalplugoftheDigitalOpticalCabletotheDigitalOut(Optical)portofthePS4™ 
console.
3. Insert the small plug of the Digital Optical Cable into the Digital Optical Input on the side of the Wireless
Transmitter.
4. Insert the Wireless Transmitter into a USB port on the PS4 console.

Audio Devices
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Output Device
Input Device USB Headset(Turtle Beach Stealth 400 Chat)
USB Headset(Turtle Beach Stealth 400 Chat)
Adjust Microphone Level
Chat Audio
xUser 1
Output to Headphones
Volume Control (Headphones)
Audio Output Settings
Audio Format (Priority)
Primary Output Port
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Linear PCM
Bitstream (Dolby)
Bitstream (DTS)
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Primary Output Port
Enter Back
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Select the input format supported by the device (TV, AV amplifier or receiver) that is connected using the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port.
Note that if the device does not support the selected format, the speakers might be damaged.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch
DTS 5.1ch
AAC
OK
Linear PCM 44.1kHz
Linear PCM 48.kHz
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PS4™ setup
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7. Go to Settings >> Sound and Screen >>
Audio Output Settings >> Audio Format (Priority)
8. Select Linear PCM
9. Go to Settings >> Devices >> Audio Devices
10. Select USB Headset(Turtle Beach Stealth 400 Chat)
for Input & Output Device
11. Set Output to Headphones to Chat Audio
12. Set Volume Control (Headphones) level to
maximum
5. In the PS4 menu, go to Settings > Sound and
Screen > Audio Output Settings > Primary Output
Port > Digital Out (OPTICAL).
6. In the check-off boxes, select ONLY Linear PCM
44.1 kHz and Linear PCM 48 kHz.