Turtle Beach XP 510 User manual

User Guide
WIRELESS
For: Xbox 360® I PS3™ I Mobile

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force XP510 from Turtle Beach. You now have in your possession
a premium product that will bring your gaming experience to a whole new level, heightening your senses,
sharpening your refl exes and enhancing your communications. Welcome to excellence!
DOWNLOAD GAME OPTIMIZED PRESETS
Customize your own presets using tools available on our website.
HTTP://WWW.TURTLEBEACH.COM/PRESETS

Table of Contents
Package Contents 4
Feature/Function Map (Location of controls/inputs) 5
Setting Up (Connections etc.) 7
Pairing Instructions 8
Using your XP510 Headset on Xbox 360® 9
Using your XP510 Headset on PS3™ 11
Surround Sound Settings 13
Bluetooth® Settings 14
Phone Settings 15
Recharging 16
Presets and Modes 17
Presets/Specifications 19
Mobile Device Cable 20
Regulatory Compliance 21
Declaration of Conformity 23
European Community Declaration of Conformity 24
Warranty 25

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Package Contents
XP510 Headset
Headset Charging Cable
Presets Reference Quick Start Guide
RF Transmitter
Digital Optical Cable
XBA Bluetooth® Adapter
USB Transmitter
Power Cable
Mobile Device Cable
Turtle Beach Sticker
USB Data Cable
FOR / POUR
XBOX 360
®
| PS3™
Presets Reference
Pre-loaded Presets
Featuring a re-engineered DSP (digital signal processing) architecture, the default pre-loaded presets below are
re-engineered for enhanced audio effects.
Download Black Ops II optimized presets or customize your own with the tools available from TurtleBeach.com.

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Feature/Function Map (Location of controls/inputs)
Headset
1. Main
2. Power/Pair
3. Game Presets
4. Chat/Mic. Presets
5. Programmable Control (Mic.
Monitor by default)
6. Xbox Talkback Cable Jack
7. Game Volume Control
8. Bluetooth Volume Control +
9. Bluetooth Volume Control -
10. Bluetooth Multi Function
Button(MFB)/Pair
11. Mic. Mute
12. Charge Status LED
13. USB Port
1 5 6 72 3 4
Left Earcup
8 9 10 11 12 13
Right Earcup

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Feature/Function Map (Location of controls/inputs)
RF Transmitter
1. Power/Pairing LED and Button
2. Digital Input LED
3. Dolby Digital LED
4. SURROUND ON/OFF Button
5. SURROUND ANGLES Button
6. DIGITAL IN/OUT Jacks
7. LINE IN (Left/Right) Jacks
8. LINE IN VOLUME Control
9. DC 5V Input
1
5
2
3
4
8
9
6
7
DIGITAL
IN
OUT
L
LINE IN
LINE IN
VOLUME
DC 5V
R

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Optical Cable
USB Transmitter Power Cable
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CONSOLE
DIGITAL OUT
CONSOLE
USB
DIGITAL
IN
OUT
L
LINE IN
LINE IN
VOLUME
DC 5V
R
1
* Original Xbox 360 models require Xbox 360 HDMI
Audio Adapter Cable (sold separately).
Setting Up (Connections etc.)
RF Transmitter Set Up
1. Connect optical cable (DIGITAL IN)* and transmitter
power cable (included) to game console.
2. Insert Microphone Boom.
3. Power headset ON.
- Press and hold Power button until LED turns solid.
- Listen for voice prompt, “Powering on”.

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Pairing Instructions
Headset and Transmitter
The headset and transmitter are pre-paired out of the box. The instructions below are only necessary if pre-pairing
appears to have been lost.*
1. Headset should be powered OFF.
2. Press and hold Power/Pairing button on the transmitter for 5 seconds until the Power/Pairing LED flashes rapidly.
(The headset will announce “Pairing headset.”) Release.
3. Press and hold Power button on the headset until the Power LED flashes rapidly. Release.
4. Once your Turtle Beach XP510 headset has been paired successfully, the headset Power LED will blink once per
second and the transmitter’s Power/Pairing LED will light solid. A voice prompt will announce, “Headset paired.”
dual band wireless
WiFi
5GHz
* If pairing is unsuccessful on first attempt, please try again. It may take as many as five attempts to pair successfully.

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Using your XP510 Headset on Xbox 360®
Xbox Wireless Settings
Your Turtle Beach XP510 headset is designed to work with Xbox 360 game consoles. For best performance, use with official
Microsoft® Xbox 360 controllers. In order to get ideal functionality from your headset, follow the directions below.
1. Turn on Xbox 360 Controller and plug the XBA into the controller’s headset jack.
2. Power on your headset.
3. Make sure that your headset’s Bluetooth is powered OFF: If the blue LED is blinking at all, hold the Bluetooth button
(or “BT MFB”) for 4 seconds to power off the Bluetooth. (The blue Bluetooth LED will not be lit when the Bluetooth is
powered off.)
4. With the XBA powered OFF (XBA LED off), press and hold the button on the XBA for 4 seconds and let go when the XBA
begins to blink rapidly. (Your XBA is now in pairing mode.)
5. Press and hold the Bluetooth button (BT MFB) on your headset until the LED blinks blue and red. (Your headset is now
in pairing mode, and a voice prompt in the headset will announce, “Pairing Bluetooth.”)
After a few seconds, the XBA and the headset will be paired, and a voice prompt will announce “Bluetooth paired.”
The headset’s Bluetooth LED will blink blue once per second, and the XBA will blink once per second, indicating
that they’re paired.
XBA LED
XBA Button
XBA Functions I Fonctions XBA
Function Button Press LED
Power ON Single 1 blink/sec
Power OFF Hold 3 secs OFF
Mic MUTE Double Solid ON
Mic UNMUTE Double 1 blink/sec
Pairing Mode
(paired)
(not paired)
Hold 4 secs Rapid blink
1 blink/sec
2 blinks/sec

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Using your XP510 Headset on Xbox 360®
Xbox Configuration
1. Go to Xbox Settings
- Choose “System Settings”
- Choose “Console Settings”
- Choose “Audio”
- Set “Digital Output” to “Dolby Digital 5.1”
2. Go back to Xbox Settings
- Choose “Preferences”
- Choose “Voice”
- Set both Voice Volume and Game Volume to “10”
- Set Voice Output to “Play Through Headset”
Select Back
Digital Output
Current Setting
Dolby Digital
Choose the digital output
type for your system.
This setting only applies
to optical digital and HDMI
audio outputs.
Digital Stereo
Dolby Digital 5.1
Voice Volume 10
Voice
Mute Kinect
Voice Output
Play Through Headset
Play Through Speakers
Play Through Both
Game Volume 10
Dolby Digital 5.1 with WMA Pro

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Using your XP510 Headset on PS3™
PS3 Bluetooth Confi guration
2. Go to PS3 Settings
- Choose “Accessory Settings”
- Choose “Manage Bluetooth Devices”
3. Scan for Bluetooth Devices by selecting “Yes”
4. Power XP510 ON:
- Press and Hold Bluetooth Button until Bluetooth
LED flashes blue and red. (Voice Prompt will
announce “Bluetooth powering on”, then “Pairing
Bluetooth”. Release
- Wait for the PS3 to detect the headset on screen
- Select “Turtle Beach XP510”
- When prompted for a passcode, enter “0000.” LED will
fl ash blue once per second
- You are now paired with PS3 for chat
Your Turtle Beach XP510 headset is designed to work with PS3 game consoles. In order to get ideal functionality from
your headset, follow the directions below.
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Register to manage Bluetooth devices such as
headsets, keyboards and mouse devices.
1. Adjust microphone volume level
- Adjust PSN chat volume using Bluetooth Volume
buttons on the right ear cup
PS3 Microphone Settings
1. Go to PS3 Settings
- Choose “Accessory Settings”
- Set “Input Device” to “Turtle Beach XP510”
- Set “Output Device” to “Turtle Beach XP510”
Note: You will not be able to set the XP510 as your
input or Output Device until you follow the steps under
“PS3 Bluetooth Confi guration”.
Audio Device Settings
Microphone Level 3
Input Device TURTLE BEACH XP510
Output Device TURTLE BEACH XP510
Back
X Enter
OK
2. Set Microphone Level to 3 or 4

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Using your XP510 Headset on PS3™
PS3 Output Settings
1. Go to Settings
- Choose “Sound Settings”
- Choose “Audio Output Settings”
- Choose “Optical Digital”
- Choose “Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch.”
2. Go to Settings
- Choose “Sound Settings”
- Choose “Audio Multi-Output” and set to “On”
Audio Output Settings
Select the connector on the TV or AV amplifier (receiver).
Turn on the power of the connected device.
Cancel
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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Surround Sound Settings
Surround Sound Set Up
Turtle Beach XP510 headsets have a surround sound feature bringing
additional realism to your gaming experience.
1. Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn ON the surround sound function.
2. Press the SURROUND ANGLES button on the transmitter to scroll
through six (6) different presets.
3. The LEDs on the transmitter will blink in sequence to indicate which
preset was selected. (The number of blinks indicates which number
Surround Sound Angle is Selected.)
1
2
3
Front Angle; 30 degrees
Rear Angle; 105 degrees
C
RL
FL 30o
105o
C
FR
105o
RR
30o
1
60o
FR FL
60o
RR RL
120o120o
Front Angle; 60 degrees
Rear Angle; 120 degrees
4
RR RL
45o
120o
45o
120o
FR FL
Front Angle; 45 degrees
Rear Angle; 120 degrees
2
135o
RR
135o
RL
60o
FR FL
60o
Front Angle; 60 degrees
Rear Angle; 135 degrees
5
135o
RR
135o
RL
45o
45oFR FL
Front Angle; 45 degrees
Rear Angle; 135 degrees
3
150 150
RL
60o
FR FL
60o
RR
Front Angle; 60 degrees
Rear Angle; 150 degrees
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Surround Sound Settings

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Bluetooth® Settings
Pairing (Bluetooth) with a phone
Dual Bluetooth Pairing
1. Turn Headset ON.
2. Press and hold Bluetooth MFB Button until LED
flashes Blue and Red.
3. Set mobile phone to Bluetooth search mode.*
4. Choose “Turtle Beach XP510.”
5. When prompted for a passcode, enter “0000.”
The Turtle Beach XP510 headset can pair with two Bluetooth devices at once. This feature allows for on-line chat with other
gamers and the ability to switch to phone calls instantly. After your XP510 headset is paired with one device (XBA or PS3),
follow the instructions below for dual Bluetooth pairing.
1. Turn off XP510 Bluetooth by holding the headset’s Bluetooth MFB for 4 seconds.
(A voice prompt will announce, “Bluetooth powering off.”)
2. Press and hold Bluetooth Button until LED flashes Blue and Red.
(A voice prompt will announce, “Bluetooth powering on,“ then “Pairing Bluetooth.”)
3. Set device to Bluetooth search mode.*
4. Choose “Turtle Beach XP510.”
5. When prompted for a passcode, enter “0000.”
(A voice prompt will announce, “Bluetooth Paired.”)
* Your mobile device may operate differently. Refer to the user’s guide for your mobile device.
Mobile Phone
via Bluetooth
Bluetooth MFB

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Phone Settings
Making Calls
Receiving Calls
1. To make voice-dialed calls, press and hold the BT MFB button for two (2) seconds until you hear a tone. Release the
button and the voice recognition function on your phone will be activated. Speak the name of the person you wish to call.
To de-activate the voice dialing function, press and hold the BT MFB button again for two (2) seconds and release.
2. To make dialed calls, use the number keys on your phone to dial the number. When the call connects, it will
automatically be heard through the headset.
3. To redial, press the BT MFB button twice to hear two tones through the headset. The last number dialed will be dialed again.
4. To speak off-line while using the phone function, press the MUTE button. While the microphone is muted, a tone will
sound every 30 seconds. To de-activate the mute function, press the MUTE button again.
Note: If your phone does not have a redial feature, double clicking on the BT MFB button will initiate the voice dialing
function instead. If your phone has neither the redial nor voice dial functions, a double click on the BT MFB button will
have no effect.
When your XP510 headset is paired with your cell phone, you can make and receive calls. It can also be used with voice
dialing if your phone has a voice dialing function:
You will hear a musical chime when there is an incoming call. Follow the instructions below to answer a call.
1. When receiving calls, a phone ring will sound through the headset. Press the BT MFB button to answer the call.
2. To reject an incoming call, press and hold the BT MFB button for two (2) seconds until you hear a beep. The call will
go to voicemail.
3. You can also ignore the incoming call ring until it stops. This call will also go to voicemail.

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Recharging
Headset Recharging
Turtle Beach XP510 headsets feature a rechargeable battery enabling continuous gaming for up to 15 hours. When the
headset battery charge is low, a tone will sound every ten (10) seconds. The headset can be charged without interrupting
game-play using the included Headset Charging Cable.
Charging cycle: 6 hours.
The headset will always remain powered on while charging. The LED on the headset will remain a solid RED until the
headset is fully charged, at which point the LED will turn off.
NOTE: The Headset Charging Cable is for charging purposes only. Use the USB Programming Cable for uploading presets.
Charging LED Headset Charging Port
Right Earcup

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Tune your XP510 headset with modes for music, movies and games. It also features several built-in presets for chat or
voice effects.
Game Mode
Presets and Modes
Choose from the following Game Presets:
Choose from the following Chat Presets:
Main: Incorporates Dolby® surround sound processing for an immersive audio experience.
1. Flat: Hear stereo game sound without effects processing or Dolby Surround Sound.
2. Bass Boost: Hear and feel the rumble of deeper bass sound effects.
3. Treble Boost: Boost high frequencies for crisper sounds and greater clarity.
4. Bass Boost + Treble Boost: Rumbling lows and pristine highs come through clearly.
5. Stereo Expander: Stereo processing with a 3D effect that allows you to focus on subtle audio cues.
6. Action Enhancer: Amplify intense sounds from weapons and explosions.
7. Footstep Focus: Focus on the sound of enemy footsteps approaching.
8. Superhuman Hearing: Boosts low volume sounds.
Main: Chat Boost automatically increases the online chat levels during intense gaming sequences, so communication
from teammates isn’t drowned out.
1. Flat: Straight chat with no processing.
2. Chat Focus: Boosts mid-range frequencies for greater concentration on chat.
3. Chat Expander: Widens the virtual sound field of chat.
4. Voice Amp: Amplifies chat volume.
5. Hi-Pitch Morph: Morph your voice into a high-pitch tone.
6. Lo-Pitch Morph: Bring your voice to demonic depths.
7. Robot: Transform your voice into a metallic sound.
8. Max Chat: Combines presets in an enhanced chat package.
Music Mode
Optimal stereo processing for concert-like sound.
Movie Mode
Multi-channel immersion into the action.
Multi-channel immersion while optimizing for competitive play.
Chat Presets
Chat presets can be used regardless of what mode you are using.

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Mode Button
Game and Chat / Mic
Presets
Cycle through alternate
Presets
Presets and Modes
Navigating through Presets and Modes
1. Tap the Game/Chat Preset buttons to cycle through your alternate (1-8) Game/Chat Presets.
2. Hold the Game Presets Button for 1 second to switch to your Main Game Preset.
3. Hold the Chat/Mic Presets Button for 1 second to switch to your Main Chat Preset.
4. Tap the Mode Button to switch to your Main Game and Chat Presets simultaneously.
5. Hold the Mode Button for 1 second to toggle between Game, Movie, and Music mode.
- Movie and Music mode: Use Turtle Beach customized tuning to enhance your listening experience.

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Presets/Specifications
Custom Presets
Specifications
Plug your XP510 headset into your computer to load custom presets available on our website: www.TurtleBeach.com/presets.
Refer to the “Advanced Sound Editor” available on our website for detailed instructions.
- Audio Connection: Digital Optical
- Headset Power: Rechargeable Battery
- Transmitter Power: USB
- Headset Connection: 2.4/5 GHz
- Dual-Band Wifi Wireless

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Mobile Device Cable
This cable allows you to listen to stereo audio using any standard headphone jack. Connect your headset’s Xbox 360 Input
Jack to the 3.5mm jack on your audio device (MP3 player, smart phone, tablet, or computer) using the Mobile Device Cable
This mode can be used when:
1. Your headset is turned on and not connected to your transmitter (Headset blinking twice per second)
2.Bluetooth is not in use
Note: When in this mode there is no Mic functionality. You can remove the Mic boom if you wish.