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FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC)
Grantee Code/Reg Number: XGB/GC229855
FCC Code: XGB-TB2130
Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc.
Copyright © 2010, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB). All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced
without prior written consent from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach logo, Voyetra, Ear Force and
Chat Boost are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB. Playstation and PS3 are either trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, Vista, XBOX, XBOX 360 and XBOX LIVE are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their
respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Product features, visual design, package contents and specifica-
tions are subject to change without notice. Made in China. Product# TBS-2130 V2
3, XBOX 360
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Package Contents
• PX21 headset with amplifier
• Stereo RCA adapter cable
• Controller cable for XBOX LIVE
• This User's Guide
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Summary of Contents for Turtle Beach Ear Force PX21
- Page 1 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. Copyright © 2010, Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB). All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent from Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach logo, Voyetra, Ear Force and Chat Boost are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB.
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Page 2: Avoid Hearing Damage
About the PX21 Headset The Ear Force PX21 is a universal gaming headset that’s compatible with the PS3™, XBOX 360 and Mac /Windows PCs. The PX21 pushes your gaming ® ® experience to a new level with superior stereo sound and crystal-clear com- munication over PlayStation Network (PSN), XBOX LIVE or online PC gaming. -
Page 3: Connecting Using Standard Ps3 A/V Cables
Connecting the PX21 Using the Standard PS3™ A/V Cables These instructions show how to set up the PX21 using the standard A/V cables included with the PS3 so you can listen to the game sound on either the PX21 or the TV speakers. Step 4 Step 1 Insert the PX21 USB... -
Page 4: Configuring Ps3 Chat/Audio Settings
Step 3 Click on “Output Device” and select “Turtle Beach USB Headset” from the options. Step 4 Click on “Microphone Level” and adjust the level of your chat output so that the bar graph barely reaches the red area when you speak loudly. -
Page 5: Connecting To Xbox 360/With Hdmi
Connecting the PX21 to the XBOX 360 Use the included cables to connect the headset, XBOX and TV (or sound ® system) as shown. This lets you hear the XBOX with either the TV or the PX21 headset. Step 4 Step 1 USB/Power Insert the PX21 USB connector... -
Page 6: Setting Up Xbox Live Chat/Configuring Audio Settings
Setting Up XBOX LIVE Chat The headset microphone lets you communicate with other players during XBOX LIVE multiplayer gaming sessions. The included talkback cable connects the headset to the XBOX controller as illustrated below. XBOX Game Step 1 Controller Insert the straight plug into the mic output on the amplifier. -
Page 7: Connecting To A Pc Or Laptop
USB Stereo Headset: The USB connection is used for mic and chat signals and appears as “Turtle Beach USB Headset” in Windows operating systems. This lets you assign the PX21 mic and chat in your game software as a USB audio device. - Page 8 PX21. 4. Select “Turtle Beach USB Headset” in the pull down menus for Sound Playback and Sound Recording. You can change these back to the original settings after you’re done setting the PX21 volume levels.
- Page 9 Windows XP Setup Procedure (cont’d) 8. The Microphone slider on the far right of this mixer panel determines the volume of your voice heard in the PX21 speakers as you speak into the mic. Since the PX21 has a built-in mic monitor, you should turn this volume slider down to minimum or mute it.
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Page 10: Windows Setup Procedure
PX21 is selected, skip to the next step). 4. Under the Recording tab, right-click on “Turtle Beach USB Headset” and se- lect “Set as Default Device” [Win7: and “Set as Default Communications Device”]. A green circle with a microphone icon will appear to indicate that this is now your default communication device. - Page 11 10%). Click OK to go back to the general Sound control panel. 10. Under the Recording tab, double-click on “Turtle Beach USB Headset” to bring up the Microphone Properties mixer panel. 11. Click on the Levels tab, which will bring up the Microphone volume slider.
- Page 12 Setup Procedure ® 1. Insert the green 3.5mm plug into the sound card or headphone line output. This connects the stereo audio output to the PX21 amplifier so you can set the level with the Game volume control. 2. Insert the PX21 USB connector into a USB port.
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Page 13: Product View
Using the Amplifier Stereo Bass Boost Level Mic Mute Expander Switch Switch Mic Mute Indicator Game Audio Chat Boost Incoming Volume Indicator LED Chat XBOX LIVE Jack ® Volume (Mic output to XBOX controller) Mic Mute LED Turns RED when the mic is muted and GREEN when the mic is on. Mic Mute Switch When “ON”, the microphone is muted so you won’t be heard by other players online.