Turtle Beach PX5 Owner's Manual

PX5 Presets Manager
PX5 Presets Manager Users Guide
Table of Contents
Introducing the PX5 Presets Manager ...................................................................................... 2
Downloading the PX5 Presets Manager Software ................................................................................................................ 2
Installing the Software .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Setting up the Software ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Using the Software with a PX5 ............................................................................................................................................. 3
About the PX5 Presets.............................................................................................................. 4
PS3 and XBOX Modes ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Software Controls – Presets Tab .............................................................................................. 6
Creating Master Presets ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Presets Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Saving a Preset ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Deleting a Preset ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
“Upload to Headset” Button .................................................................................................................................................. 7
“Save Presets to File” Button ............................................................................................................................................... 7
“Restore Presets from Files” Button ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Mic Section .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mix Section .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Master Volume Section ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Software Controls - Configuration Tab .....................................................................................10
Update Firmware ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Update Voice Prompts ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Update EEPROM Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 11
“Restore All Defaults” Button .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Serial Number .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Date Code ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Current Effect ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Volume Setting .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Version .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
“Refresh” Button................................................................................................................................................................. 12
PX5 Presets Manager - Users Guide Revision 1.0
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The Ear Force PX5 is a product of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. 150 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
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Introducing the PX5 Presets Manager
The PX5 Presets Manager lets you modify and replace presets on the Ear Force PX5 headset. Once installed on your Windows PC or laptop, you can connect the PX5 headset via the USB port on the left ear cup and manage the presets using the software.
Downloading the PX5 Presets Manager Software
The PX5 Presets manager software is available as a download from our website,
www.TurtleBeach.com.
1. Navigate to the PX5 section of our website at www.turtlebeach.com/customize.aspx.
2. Click on “Download PX5 Presets Manager”.
3. Select a location to save the .exe file to and press OK.
The software is compatible with Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Vista and XP.
Installing the Software
Once the file has finished downloading, navigate to its location and double click it. (Note: You must be administrator to install the tool) Before running the installation, close any programs (including anti-virus programs) that are running so they will not interfere with the installation process.
Follow the prompts to complete the installation. The install may require you download the latest .Net 4 package. If so, it will take care of this automatically.
Setting up the Software
After you’ve installed the PX5 Presets Manager software, double click the PX5 Presets Manager icon on your desktop to launch the software. Next, connect one side of the USB
cable (included with your PX5) to the USB port on the left ear cup of your PX5 and the other side to a free USB port on your PC or laptop.
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After the software detects the PX5 headset, it will automatically download the presets from
the headset to your PC and the message “PX5 Headset Attached” should appear in the
lower left corner of the software screen.
Using the Software with a PX5
The best way to use the PX5 Presets Manager is with a laptop located near your game console. This way you can hear the effects of the presets on your game, chat and mic as you’re changing them with the software.
PX5 Presets Manager
Connect the PX5 headset to your laptop with the included USB cable. Place the laptop and PX5 near your game console so you can hear the game with the headset. With the laptop next to you, start the game and try changing presets with the PX5 Presets Manager software to hear the effects.
After you’re done using the software, be sure to unplug the USB cable from the
headset so the power will shut off. The headset power will remain on for as long as the USB cable is inserted into the headset. This will eventually drain the batteries even if the headset is not being used.
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About the PX5 Presets
The PX5 headset incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to independently modify the game, chat and microphone audio paths in the headset. The DSP settings are saved as presets, which can be saved to the hard drive on your PC or laptop using the PX5 Presets Manager software.
The presets are grouped into four categories: master, chat, game and mic. The Master preset is comprised of chat, game and mic presets as well as other global parameters, such as master volume and Ear Guard settings. The signal flow is illustrated in the diagram below, which shows the game, chat and mic sound channels being modified by the DSP processor, then mixed down to the sound that you hear in the headset.
PS3 and XBOX Modes
The headset operates in either XBOX or PS3 mode. This is selected by double clicking the power button and listening for the announcement of which mode is active. Each mode stores 9 presets, comprised of one Main preset and 8 Alternate presets. The preset button on the headset toggles through the 8 Alternate Presets. The main preset button on the headset toggles between the Main preset and the selected Alternate preset. This allows toggling between the Main and Alternate by pressing the Main button.
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