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Operating Instructions
X3
Chat + Wireless Game Audio
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Connecting Music Players
The X3 may be used for listening to other
audio sources, such as the output of your
TV, the output of your PC sound card, an
MP3 player, home theater system, etc.
For example, the illustration below shows
how to connect the X3 to the output of a
home theater system. In this case, the
transmitter audio input would be
connected to the stereo line output on the
home theater receiver. In some systems,
this would be the recording line output,
typically used for a cassette recorder, while
on other systems it would be a
pre-amplifier line output. Refer to the
instructions included with your unit for
details.
The volume control on the X3 transmitter
should be set to maximum and the volume
control on the headphone should be
adjusted to a comfortable level. If the
sound is distorted because the audio
source output is too loud, then the volume
control on the transmitter should be
reduced to a lower level that better
accommodates the source volume.
Using the X3 with a Plasma TV
Some plasma TVs generate IR signals that
can be picked up by the headphones as a
background "buzz" or "crackling". This is not
unique to the X3 headphones--all analog IR
headphones exhibit this problem with
plasma TVs. The noise is usually noticeable
when there is no audio playing through the
Xbox, such as when the game menu is
displayed or just before the game begins.
Once the game sound starts playing, the X3
IR signal overpowers the interference so it's
significantly reduced or completely
eliminated.
Because plasma IR interference decreases
as you move further away from the screen,
the noise may be more noticeable if your TV
is located in a small room. Also, if the X3
transmitter is placed too low, too high or too
far to the side of the plasma screen, its IR
signal will be reduced because it's not in
direct line-of-sight with the headphones. As
a result, the plasma IR interference may be
stronger than the X3 signal, causing the
background noise to occur.
To maximize the X3 transmitter IR signal
intensity and minimize the plasma noise,
place the transmitter either in direct line of
sight with the headphones, or closer to the
headphones and further away from the
plasma screen, as illustrated:
Step 1:
Transmitter
Amp/Receiver
Insert the mini plug into
the Line In jack on
the transmitter.
Step 2:
Insert the red and white male RCA plugs into
the line output jacks on the sound system.
TV L
TV R
Configuring Xbox Settings
To make sure that you can easily control
Xbox Live chat volume, please make sure
that the following settings are configured
on your Xbox (These are the default Xbox
settings).
1. From the Xbox 360 Dashboard, press
the Xbox Guide button (the X button in the
center of your controller) to access your
Xbox Live Settings.
2. Navigate to the "Settings" selection, and
press the "A" button on your controller.
Then select “Preferences”.
3. Select "Voice" from the following menu,
and press "A".
4. On the Voice screen, make sure that
"Play Through Headset" is selected for
Voice Output selection and that volume is
set to 10 (see below).
5. You can fine tune game audio and chat
volumes using the X3 amplifier and chat
volume controls.
Important Information
Be careful when turning on the
headphones volume control.
Before placing the headphones over your
ears, set the volume control to minimum,
then slowly increase until you reach a
comfortable level.
Use only the supplied power adapter.
Failure to use the correct power adapter
can result in fire and permanent damage
to the transmitter unit.
Do not over-drive the headphones. Like any
speakers, playing the sound too loud on
the headphones may cause damage to
both the headphones and your ears.
Please take care to listen at moderate
levels.
WARNING: Long term exposure to loud
music or other sounds in headphones may
cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid
extreme volume levels when using
headphones, especially for extended
periods. Over time, your ears adapt to the
volume level, so a level that may not cause
initial discomfort might still damage
your hearing.
Package Contents
• X3 wireless headphones
• X3 infrared transmitter
• Transmitter suction cup
• DC power adapter
• 2 AAA batteries
• Xbox controller connection cable
• Audio connection cable
• This user's guide
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All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced without permission. Turtle Beach, the
Turtle Beach logo and Ear Force are registered
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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are properties of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged. Product
features, visual design, package contents and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Product# TBS-2065
Tips
1. When the headphones are powered on,
you can hear yourself speak into the mic,
which is a good way to test if the
headphones have shut down to save
battery power.
2. Although the headphones will continue
to operate even on low battery power, the
performance will degrade as the batteries
begin to drop in voltage. Be sure to change
the batteries if you sense that the
headphones are less sensitive than usual,
or the sound is distorting, regardless of
volume settings.
3. The headphones work best when
powered with 1.5V alkaline batteries.
Rechargeable batteries rated at 1.5V will
give a longer period of playing time than
those only rated at 1.2V.
4. If you stand too close to the transmitter,
the IR signal may overload the headphones
and the sound will be automatically muted.
For best performance, stand between 2'
and 20' from the transmitter.
5. If you hear hiss, turn down the
headphone volume and turn up the
transmitter input level.
6. If you hear distortion, turn down the
transmitter input level, then adjust the
headphone volume.
STRONG IR SIGNAL
STRONG
IR SIGNAL
X3 Transmitter
Plasma Screen
X3 Transmitter
Plasma Screen
Direct line of sight to IR sensors
on X3 headphones maximizes
signal strength
Placing the X3 transmitter
closer to the headphones
maximizes signal strength