Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Stealth 500X User manual

USER GUIDE
For: Xbox One I Mobile
Designed for
WIRELESS SURROUND GAMING
HEADSET FOR XBOX ONE

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force STEALTH 500X headset from Turtle Beach. Designed for Xbox One
and mobile gaming, the STEALTH 500X also supports music, movies, and chat. Turtle Beach brings over 35 years of
expertise to transforming your listening experience.
EAR FORCE® STEALTH 500X
WIRELESS SURROUND GAMING HEADSET
FOR XBOX ONE

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In the Box
For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support please visit
turtlebeach.com/support
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Stealth 500X Headset Stealth 500X Transmitter
Digital Optical Cable Turtle Beach Sticker
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USB Charging Cable
Removable Mic Boom
Mobile Cable
PRESET SURROUND

About the STEALTH 500X P5
Overview P6
Parts and Controls P7
Headset Charging P10
Xbox One™ Setup P11
Mobile Setup P13
Pairing the Headset and Transmitter P14
Adjusting Sound (Xbox One™) P15
Specications P18
Troubleshooting Tips P19
Important Safety Information P21
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The STEALTH 500X is an advanced gaming headset optimized for Xbox One consoles. It also unlocks the audio
potential of music, movies and more. To get the most from your STEALTH 500X, please take a few moments to
review this introduction.
Overview
No controller adapters, no cables, just completely wireless DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Channel Surround Sound that puts
you in the center of the action. Designed for Xbox One, the powerful Ear Force® Stealth 500X delivers incredible,
interference-free wireless audio and chat. The supplied cable supports mobile gaming or connecting a phone to
gettextorcallnoticationswhilegaming.
About the STEALTH 500X
Crystal Clear Wireless.
Intelligent channel-hopping for an interference-free wireless
experience.
DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound.
Amazing, 3D 360-degree sound stage with unmatched spatial accuracy.
DTS Surround Sound Modes.
Withtheickofaswitch,getenhancedDTSsurroundsoundexperiences
designed for games, movies or music.
Long-Life Rechargeable Battery.
Ditch the batteries with a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up
to 15 hours of wireless gaming.
Separate Volume Controls.
Set your mix of Game and Chat volume levels right on the headset.
Comfortable & Quiet.
Breathable, around-the-ear mesh cushions for hours of comfort and
noise isolation.
High-Quality Chat.
Be heard clearly through a high-sensitivity, omni-directional mic, which
is mounted on an adjustable, removable boom.

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Overview
Stop Shouting!
Adjustable Mic Monitoring lets you hear your own voice in the headset
to avoid shouting.
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 for wired gaming on any mobile
device.
For All Your Audio Needs.
UsetheSTEALTH500XformoviesandTVfromNetix™orHuluPlus™.
Crank up your tunes on music services like Pandora™ and then chat with
friends or make mobile calls!
Awesome Turtle Beach Audio.
Sixteen audio presets and large 50 mm speakers combine to deliver
butt-kicking audio.
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
1. Mic Monitor.
Press to adjust the mic monitor level.
Your selection will be confirmed by one
or more audible tones in the Headset.
1 Tone = Off
2 Tones = Low
3 Tones = High
2. Power LED (Battery Status)
Red = Low Battery
Green = Charged
Power LED (Pairing Status)
Single Blink = Transmitter Connected
Double Blink = Transmitter not Connected
3. Mic Mute.
Press to turn the mic on and off. Your
selection will be confirmed by an audible
tone in the Headset.
4. Chat Volume
5. Wired Audio Connection
6. Game Volume
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Parts and Controls
8. Preset LED
Confirms your choice of Preset by
blinking one or more times, in
tandem with the audible
confirmation tones.
9. Surround + / -
Press to cycle through the four
customized Surround Modes.
Your selection will be confirmed by one
or more audible tones in the Headset.
1 Tone: Game Mode
2 Tones: Movie Mode
3 Tones: Music Mode
4 Tones: Surround Off (Stereo Mode)
10. Charging LED
Red = Charging
Off = Charge Complete
11. USB Charging Port
OFF
· Natural Sound (1LT)
· Bass Booster (2LT)
·
Bass & Treble Booster (3LT)
· Vocal Booster (4LT)
SURROUND OFF (4 HT)
· Signature Sound (1LT)
· Shooter (2LT)
·
Racing (3LT)
· Sports (4LT)
GAME MODE (1 HT)
· Signature Sound (1LT)
· Action (2LT)
· Horror (3LT)
· Drama (4LT)
MOVIE MODE (2 HT)
· Signature Sound (1LT)
· Stadium (2LT)
· Acoustic (3LT)
· Dance (4LT)
MUSIC MODE (3 HT)
High Tone (HT) Indicates Surround Mode
Low Tone (LT) Indicates Signature Audio Presets
7. Preset + / -
Press to cycle through four presets, customized according to
your choice of surround mode. Your selection will be
confirmed by one or more audible tones in the Headset and
one or more blinks of the Preset LED.
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Headset Controls: Right Earcup

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Parts and Controls
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PRESET SURROUND
PAIR PRESET + SURROUND +
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6. Preset Button
Press to cycle through four presets, customized according
to your choice of surround mode. Your selection will be
confirmed by one or more audible tones in the Headset
and one or more blinks of the Preset LED on the right
earcup of the Headset.
1. Digital Input LED
On = Digital audio signal detected
Off = No signal detected
2. Preset LED
3. Surround Mode LED
4. Pairing LED
On (Continuously) = Headset connected
Double Blinking = Headset not connecting
Rapid Flashing = Pairing in progress
5. Pairing Button.
See “Pairing the Headset and
Transmitter,”
7. Surround Button
Press to cycle through the four customized DTS
Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound Modes.
Your selection will be confirmed by one or more
audible tones in the Headset.
1 Tone: Game Mode
2 Tones: Movie Mode
3 Tones: Music Mode
4 Tones: Surround Off (Stereo Mode)
OFF
· Natural Sound (1LT)
· Bass Booster (2LT)
·
Bass & Treble Booster (3LT)
· Vocal Booster (4LT)
SURROUND OFF (4 HT)
· Signature Sound (1LT)
· Shooter (2LT)
·
Racing (3LT)
· Sports (4LT)
GAME MODE (1 HT)
· Signature Sound (1LT)
· Action (2LT)
· Horror (3LT)
· Drama (4LT)
MOVIE MODE (2 HT)
· Signature Sound (1LT)
· Stadium (2LT)
· Acoustic (3LT)
· Dance (4LT)
MUSIC MODE (3 HT)
High Tone (HT) Indicates Surround Mode
Low Tone (LT) Indicates Signature Audio Presets
Transmitter
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Headset Charging
Even though the STEALTH 500X 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: In order to achieve and maintain optimal battery performance for your Turtle Beach wireless
 headset,propercareisrequiredwhenchargingandstoring.Neverstoretheunitintemperatures 
above 113°F/45°C. When storing the unit for more than 3 months, charge the battery for at least 4
hours. Store the headset at room temperature (72°F/22.5°C) and at humidity below 75%.
WARNING: Never fully deplete the battery then put the unit in storage, as this may cause
irreversible damage to the battery.
Following these simple guidelines will ensure that your Turtle Beach wireless headset will provide
many hours of enjoyment.
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1. Connect the USB-A end of the USB Charging Cable to a USB port.
2. Connect the mini USB end of the USB Charging Cable to the USB Charging Port on the right earcup of the Headset.
3. Charging is complete when the Charge Status LED on the right earcup of the Headset turns off.