Pc/Mac Setup - Turtle Beach Ear Force XP500 User Manual

PC/Mac Setup
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The XP500 can be setup for PC gaming (Windows or Mac) in 2 different ways depending on your system specifications. In
order to hear surround sound, your computer must have a digital (optical) connection and Dolby
wireless chat functionality, your computer must have Bluetooth
adapter.
PC/Mac with Digital (optical) Audio Output and Bluetooth
Digital Optical Cable
(included)
USB Power Cable
(included)
1. If your PC or Mac does not include a digital optical output, then you will need to purchase an "Optical S/PDIF Adapter". Turtle
Beach offers the "Audio Advantage ® Micro II" which is available on our website.
2. Most games will not output Dolby 5.1 unless your computer is running Dolby Digital Live. You will hear enhanced stereo audio
unless Dolby Digital Live is installed.
3. Requires a PC or Mac with built in Bluetooth or a USB Bluetooth Adapter.
4. In this configuration you will only hear enhanced stereo audio. To hear surround sound, you need to use the digital optical cable as
shown in the first diagram and have Dolby Digital Live installed.
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Digital Live installed. For
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built in or you must purchase a separate USB Bluetooth
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1, 2, 3
PC/Mac with Analog Audio Output and Bluetooth
3, 4
RCA Stereo Audio Splitter Cable
(sold separately)
USB Power Cable
(included)
Bluetooth Setup 3
1. Power on the XP500 and make the Bluetooth discoverable by pressing and holding the BT MFB for 5 seconds until the flashing LED
changes from blue to red—then release the button. A voice prompt in the earpiece will indicate that the XP500 is in pairing mode.
2. Enable the Bluetooth on your PC or Mac to discover the XP500:
Windows: Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Bluetooth Devices > click "Add" and then follow the instructions.
Mac OS: System Preferences > Bluetooth > click the "Set up New Device" and then follow the instructions.
After pairing successfully to your computer, the XP500 will announce "Bluetooth Paired" in the headset. The XP500 will automati-
cally pair itself to your computer each time it's powered on so you will only need to complete the pairing process during initial setup.
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