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
Specications            P17
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)
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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
Enter Back
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
Enter Back
Linear PCM
Bitstream (Dolby)
Bitstream (DTS)
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Primary Output Port
Enter Back
x
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.

Microphone Level
User 1
Speak into the microphone and adjust the microphone level so that the input volume is in the
[Good] range.
Increase the microphone level if the input volume is too low, and decrease the microphone level
if the input volume is too high.
Back
Input Volume
Microphone Level
Too Low Good Too High
OK
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PS4™ setup
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13. Select Adjust Microphone Level and follow
the on-screen instructions to calibrate your
microphone.

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PS3™ Setup
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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connectoroftheDigitalOpticalCabletotheDigitalOut(Optical)portofthePS3™ 
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 PS3 console.

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PS3™ Setup
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7. Go to Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output
Settings > Optical Digital.
8. In the check-off boxes, select ONLY Linear PCM 2
CH. 44.1kHz and Linear PCM 2 CH. 48 kHz.
9. Go to Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Multi
Output.
10.Select On.
5. In the PS3 menus, go to Settings > Accessory
Settings > Audio Device Settings.
6.SettheInputDeviceandOutputDeviceeldsto
Turtle Beach STEALTH 400 Chat.
Audio Device Settings
Microphone Level 3
Input Device Turtle Beach Stealth 400 Chat
Output Device Turtle Beach Stealth 400 Chat
Back
X Enter
OK
Audio Output Settings
Select an output format supported by the TV orAV amplifier (receiver) in use. The system will
automatically adjust the output to match the selected format.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch.
DTS 5.1 Ch.
AAC
Linear PCM 2CH. 44.1 kHz
Linear PCM 2 Ch. 88.2 kHz
Linear PCM 2 Ch. 176.4 kHz
Linear PCM 2 Ch. 48 kHz
Cancel
X Enter
Audio Output Settings
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On
Sets to output audio through multiple connectors
simultaneously. Audio output to connectors that are
not selected in [Audio Output Settings] is downscaled
to 2 Ch.

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Mobile Setup
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1. Insert one end of the Mobile Cable into the Mobile Connection on the right earcup of the Headset.
2. Insert the other end into the headset jack of your mobile phone, mobile game console, tablet or computer.
NOTE: The Volume controls on the headset do not effect your Mobile Audio. Make sure to control the audio level
from your phone.
When using the Stealth 400 away from your console (Mobile Connection Only) after 15 minutes you may hear
a prompt indicating that you must press the Power Button in order to continue use. This is built in for battery
conservation, just press the power button to continue listening to music without interruption.

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Pairing the Headset and Transmitter
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The STEALTH 400 Wireless Transmitter sends audio and chat between your game console and
 yourHeadsetviadigitalradiofrequencysignal,soadirectlineofsightisnotrequired.Whenthe 
headset and transmitter are communicating, the Connection Status LED on the Wireless
Transmitter will stay lit.
NOTE: Your STEALTH 400 Headset ships from the factory already paired for communication with
your Wireless Transmitter. In normal operation, it should not be necessary for you to pair the two
again. You should only need to perform pairing yourself in the event that wireless communication
fails. First check that the headset is powered on and is within range. If the Connection Status LED
on the Wireless Transmitter is still pulsing, the Wireless Transmitter can’t communicate with
the Headset. Perform the following pairing procedure.
3.PressandholdthePowerButtonontheHeadsetuntiltheheadsetCharge/PairingStatusLEDashes  
rapidly and the Headset announces “Pairing.”
4. Within 5-10 seconds, the Connection Status LED on the Transmitter will remain lit, while the Charge/Pairing
 StatusLEDontheHeadsetwillashoncepersecond.TheHeadsetwillalsoannounce“HeadsetPaired”to 
 conrmthatpairingwassuccessful.
2. The Pair Button on the Transmitter is recessed in a pinhole to prevent accidental operation. Insert a paperclip
 intothepinholeuntilthetransmitter’sConnectionStatusLEDashesrapidly.
1.TheHeadsetshouldbepoweredOFF.Ifit’son,pressandholdthePowerButtonontherightearcupforve
seconds.

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Adjusting sound (PS3/PS4)
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If you want to… Then...
Adjust game/media volume. Use the Game Volume Control on the Headset.
Adjust chat volume. Use the Chat Volume Control on the Headset.
Turn the microphone on or off. Press the Mic Button on the Headset.
Adjustequalization(EQ)
Note: EQ Audio Presets only effect Game
Audio. They have no effect on Mobile Audio.
Youcanoptimizethesoundforyourspecicgameor
entertainment content. Press the EQ Preset Button on the
Headsettocyclethroughthefollowingequalizationpreset
modes:
Natural Sound - Turtle Beach tuned Natural Sound, hear
your media just as the creators intended.
Bass Boost - Turn up the Bass, feel the deep sound effects in
your games and the punch of bass heavy music tracks.
Bass & Treble Boost - Turn everything up, increased lows
and highs give you more of everything for a more powerful
audio experience.
Vocal Boost - Tune in to the vocals on music tracks and dia-
log in games and movies, makes your team-mates, characters
and stories come alive as you’ve never heard before.
NOTE: The following control functions are inactive when the Headset is connected to the Mobile
Cable with In-Line Microphone.

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Specications
Headset
· Speakers 50mm with Neodymium Magnets
· Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz
· Earpad Material Fabric (Black) with Foam Cushion
· Earcup Design Over-Ear (Closed)
· Microphone Design Removable Omni-Directional Microphone
Transmitter
· Game Input Digital Optical (Mini-Toslink)
· Chat/Mic Input/Output USB
· Surround Sound Processing DTS Headphone:X 7.1
· Wireless Connection RF with Intelligent Channel Hopping
· Wireless Range Up to 30ft
· Power USB

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Troubleshooting Tips
Possible cause Solution
Power is off
ConrmthattheHeadsetison.TheCharge/PairingStatus
LED should be illuminated blue. NOTE: The Headset must
be powered on for use, even when you’re connected via the
Mobile Cable.
Dead/low battery ConrmthattheHeadsetbatteryischarged.
Loose connection
Ingameconsoleuse,conrmthatWirelessTransmitteris
properly seated in the USB port and that the Digital Optical
Cableisrmlyconnectedatbothends.
Inmobileuse,conrmthattheMobileCableplugsarermly
seated in the Headset and the mobile device.
Lost pairing
ConrmthattheConnectionStatusLEDontheWireless
Transmitter stays on. If the LED is slowly pulsing on and off, it
indicates that the Wireless Transmitter isn’t communicating
with the Headset. See Pairing the Headset and the Transmitter
(page 15).
Incorrect audio format
ConrmthattheConnectionStatusLEDontheWireless
Transmitterstayson.IftheLEDisrapidlyashing,thegame
consoleisnotproperlyconguredfortheSTEALTH400.See
PS4™ Setup (page 9) or PS3™ Setup (page 12).
No Sound
Possible cause Solution
Poor Wi-Fi transmission
For best performance, stand within 20 feet from the Wireless
Transmitter.
Conrmthatthereisnowallorotherlargeobjectbetween
the Headset and Wireless Transmitter.
ConrmthatthelocationoftheWirelessTransmitterisclear
of obstructions and isolated from Wi-Fi base stations or other
potential sources of interference.
Audio Drops, Popping or Clicking Sounds

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Possible cause Solution
Incorrect console setup Conrmthatthegameconsoleisproperlyconguredforthe
STEALTH 400. See PS4™ Setup (page 9) or PS3™ Setup
(page 12).
Mic muted Press the Mic Button on the Headset to toggle the
microphone between on and off (muted).
Mic disconnected
ConrmthattheRemovableMicBoomisrmlyinsertedinto
the Headset. The Mic should be inserted into the “D” slot on
the bottom of the earcup.
Voice Chat Drops
Most in-game voice chat drops are caused by network congestion or “lag.” They usually subside after
a few moments so please be patient. In extreme cases, you may need to leave the game and return to
reset the chat function.
If you use a wireless internet connection, low signal strength from your modem/router can make
the voice chat malfunction. For best results, we recommend a wired connection from your modem/
router to your game console.
If your issue is not resolved by these steps, please visit turtlebeach.com/support

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Important Safety Information
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.
· Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.