Turtle Beach X2 User Manual

Connecting the Xbox

Connecting the Microphone

Configuring Xbox Settings

Connecting Music Players

Use the included cable to connect the
base unit, Xbox and sound system as
shown. This will allow you to hear the
Xbox with either the sound system or
the X2 headphones.

Step 1:

Insert the mini plug into

Base Unit

Step 2:

Insert the male RCA plugs into the audio
input jacks on the TV or sound system.

TV or

Sound System

Step 3:

Insert the RCA plugs from the
Xbox into the female RCA jacks.

the Audio Input jack on
the base unit and set
the Input Level switch
to LOW.

TV L

TV L

TV R

TV R

XBOX R

XBOX L

XBOX R

XBOX L

The X2 microphone may be used to
communicate with other players
during Xbox Live multi-player gaming
sessions. Use the included 2.5mm
cable to connect the microphone to
the Xbox controller. Insert the light
gray plug into the headphones and
the dark gray plug into the Xbox
controller, as illustrated below. The
switch integrated into the cable may
be used to mute the microphone
when you don't want other players to
hear you talking.

Insert the light gray plug
into the headphone jack
labeled with the Xbox
controller symbol.

Use the Mic Mute button on
the cable to disable the sound
from the microphone.

Insert the dark gray plug
into the headphone jack on
the Xbox controller.

IMPORTANT: In order to hear
other players you must make sure
that the following is set from the
Xbox 360 dashboard.

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 "Personal
Settings" selection, and press the
"A" button on your controller.

3. Select "Voice" from the following
menu, and press "A".

4. On the Voice screen, make sure
that "Play Through Both" is
selected for Voice Output
selection and that volume is set
to 10 (see below).

5. You may need to lower the ingame 
effects and music volume and 
increase the headphone volume to
balance the chat level to your
preference.

The X2 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. In each case,
simply connect the output of the
audio device to the audio input jack
on the base unit and set the level
control for optimum listening volume.

As an example, the illustration below
shows how to connect the X2 base
unit to the output of a home theater
system. In this case, the base unit
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.

Step 1:

Insert the mini plug into the
Audio Input jack on the base
unit and set the input level

Base Unit

switch to Low or High
(depending on the output
level of your system).

®

X2

Wireless Xbox Headphones

Operating Instructions

®

Step 4:

Setup software
settings as shown
on "Configuring
Xbox Settings".

Xbox

Xbox Game

Amp/Receiver

Step 2:

Insert the red and
white male RCA
plugs into the line
output jacks on the
sound system.

TV L

TV L

TV R

TV R

XBOX R

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XBOX R

XBOX L

XBOX L

About the X2 Headphones

Important Information

Installing the Batteries

Connecting an Audio Source

Package Contents

Ear Force X2 wireless headphones
use infrared (IR) technology to
transmit sound from the base unit to
the headphones. The IR light beam is
received by sensors in each earpiece,
so the headphones must be within
sight of the base unit in order to
operate properly.

Infrared light beam

sensors are located

in each ear cup

Base unit transmits an infrared
light beam to the headphones

The X2 is perfect for listening to game
audio on an Xbox or other game
console, and may also be used as a
high-fidelity wireless headphone for
home theater sound, PC audio, MP3
players, etc. Please refer to the other
side of this guide for instructions
on how to connect the X2 to these
systems.

1. Be careful when turning on the
master volume control on the
headphones. Before placing the
headphones over your ears, set the
volume control to minimum, then
slowly increase until you reach a
comfortable level.

2. CAUTION: Use only the supplied
power adapter. Failure to use the
correct power adapter can result in
fire and permanent damage to the
base transmitter unit.

3. Like any speakers, overdriving
headphones may cause damage to
both the headphones and your ears.
Please listen at moderate levels.

4. 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.

The X2 headphones
are powered by 2 AAA
batteries (included)
located in the left ear
cup. Typical battery
life is 30 - 40 hours,
depending upon
usage. Lift the battery
cover and insert both

+
+

-

-

batteries before
operating the
headphones. Then
turn the power switch
on the right ear cup to
the "on" position.

Push in to lift the battery cover

PLEASE NOTE: To conserve battery power,
the X2 headphones automatically power off
after 2 minutes without a signal. To use the
headphones after they have auto-shut down,
turn the power switch to the "off" position,
then "on" again.

Connecting the Power Adapter

The X2 base unit is
powered by a DC power
adapter, (included).
Insert the power
adapter into the
power jack on the
back of the base unit.

When the adapter is
inserted into the base
unit and plugged into
a wall socket, a red light on the
front of the base unit will light up
to indicate that power is active.

CAUTION: Use only the supplied power
adapter. Failure to use the correct adapter
can result in fire, damage to the unit or other
hazards.

Connect an external audio source to
the base unit Audio Input jack using
the adapter cable (included). Refer to
the other side of this pamphlet for
instructions on how to connect this
cable to an Xbox or other devices.

Audio Input

Audio Level Switch

Setting the Volume Level

The X2 headphones include a
volume control on the right ear cup
for controlling the headphone audio
level.

The volume sensitivity may be set
by a three-way switch on the base
unit.

Center Position (Mute): Turns off
the audio input to mute the sound
to the headphones.

Top Position (High): Used with
low level audio sources (not

recommended for Xbox or Xbox

360). If the audio signal is boosted

too loud the headphones may
sound distorted or they may stop
making sound for a brief time to
protect the speaker from being
damaged.

Bottom Position (Low): Used with
high level audio sources
(recommended).

When using the X2 with an Xbox,
position the switch to the bottom
(low) setting.

• X2 wireless headphones

• Transmitter base unit

• DC power adapter

• 2 AAA batteries

• Xbox controller connection cable

• Audio connection cables

• This user's guide

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http://support.turtlebeach.com

Copyright © 2006, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB).
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced without permission. Turtle Beach, the Turtle
Beach logo and Ear Force are trademarks of VTB. Xbox
and Xbox Live are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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