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Turtle Beach Ear Force i60 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Wireless Desktop & Mobile MeDia HeaDset User GUide ™...
  • Page 2 Turtle Beach. Designed for Apple® products, the i60 supports music, movies, gaming and chat from Mac®, iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® devices. Turtle Beach brings over 35 years of expertise to transforming your listening experience. Welcome to Turtle Beach! download the Turtle Beach OsX and iOs apps to further enhance your experience: http://www.Turtlebeach.com/i60...
  • Page 3 Box For our Knowledgebase and Technical support please visit turtlebeach.com/support i60 Headset i60 Transmitter Transmitter USB Cable Headset Charging Cable Mobile Adapter Cable Cloth Carry Bag 6.3mm Adapter Plug Airline Adapter Plug Turtle Beach Sticker...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About the i60 Parts and Controls Initial Setup Mac OSX Setup Windows PC Setup Transmitter Pairing Bluetooth Setup and Operation Wired Setup Adjusting Sound Chat VoIP Setup Charging the Headset Bluetooth Reference Guide Specifications Troubleshooting Tips Important Safety Information Compliance / Conformity Warranty...

  • Page 5: About The I60

    To get the most from your i60, please take a few moments to review this introduction. Overview Hear your Mac, iPad, and iPhone as they were meant to be heard with the Turtle Beach Ear Force i60 media headset. Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless supports media and chat audio from your computer while Bluetooth® technology enables you to stream audio from your iPhone and iPad devices and answer mobile phone calls.

  • Page 6: Parts And Controls P6

    Parts and Controls Status LED Off = Power off Single Blink: Transmitter paired Double Blink: Transmitter not paired. Power Button Short Press: Power On. Headset announces “Powering On.” Long Press: Power Off. Press and hold until the headset announces “Powering Off.” Pairing Mode: The Power Button also initiates pairing between the headset AUDIO PRESETS...
  • Page 7 Parts and Controls Tap Sensor (Left Earcup red oval) Single Tap: Answer/end phone call. Double Tap: Activate Siri voice recognition. (iOS Devices Only) Bottom view of headset Headphone cable jack. Charging port. Plug directly into other music sources via Charges the i60 from any standard USB port the supplied mobile device cable.
  • Page 8 Parts and Controls Transmitter Top view Media Volume Pairing Button and LED. (Outer Ring) Firmly press and hold for five seconds to start headset pairing. (See "Transmitter Pairing" on pg. 17 for details.) LED Blinking (White): Headset not paired. LED On (White): Headset paired. Audio Mute.

  • Page 9: Initial Setup P9

    initial setup Charge the battery You can charge the i60 headset battery with the supplied headset charging cable. Connect the USB plug to any standard USB port and connect the micro USB plug into the charging port in the right ear cup. The i60 headset is designed to power off to conserve battery after five minutes of silence if Bluetooth is not active.

  • Page 10: Mac Osx Setup P10

    Mac Os X setup In the Apple menu, select system Preferences. (Depending on your OS version, the screens may differ, but the steps remain the same.) In the system Preferences folder, click on sound.
  • Page 11 In the sound dialog box, click on the Output tab and select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset (UsB). Click on the input tab and select Turtle Beach i60 Chat (UsB). Close the sound dialog box and close the system Preferences folder.
  • Page 12 Mac Os X setup In the Audio Midi setup application, select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset, select the Output tab, select 8ch-16bit integer from the drop-down menu and click on Configure speakers. Select the Multichannel tab, select 7.1 surround from the drop-down menu and click Apply. Close the Audio...

  • Page 13: Windows Pc Setup P13

    Windows PC setup The i60 transmitter can also be connected to Windows® PCs for media and chat. Plug the transmitter USB cable into an available USB port on the PC and the micro USB port of the transmitter. Right click the speaker icon in your task bar and select Playback devices.
  • Page 14 Windows PC setup Right click on Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset and select set as default device. Right click on Turtle Beach i60 Chat Audio and select set as default Communication device.
  • Page 15 Windows PC setup To enable surround sound select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset and then select Configure. Select 7.1 surround. Click on Next two times to ensure that Front Left and right and surround speakers, are set to full range. Then click on Next again to confirm setting.
  • Page 16 Windows PC setup Click on the recording tab, then right click Turtle Beach i60 Chat Audio and select set as default device. When you speak you should see the green sound level meter bars on the right respond. Click on OK to accept the settings and...

  • Page 17: Transmitter Pairing P17

    Transmitter Pairing The i60 transmitter sends audio and chat between your Mac (or PC) and your i60 headset via digital radio frequency (RF) signal, so a direct line of sight is not required. When you’re out of range, you may hear popping or clicking sounds if the headset loses the RF signal.

  • Page 18: Bluetooth Setup And Operation P18

    Bluetooth setup and Operation The i60 incorporates Bluetooth technology that enables you to answer calls on your mobile phone or enjoy stereo music streaming from a Bluetooth enabled digital music player—all without disconnecting from your Mac computer. NOTe: For maximum battery life, turn off the Bluetooth radio if you’re not using these Bluetooth features. Pairing an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch The i60 Bluetooth feature must be powered off before you start.
  • Page 19 In the settings menu, select Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth ON, if it isn’t already. Select Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset from the list of devices. When you see “Connected”, then pairing is complete. The Bluetooth LED on the i60 headset will flash blue.
  • Page 20 Bluetooth setup and Operation Pairing non-iOs phones The i60 can also be paired to non-iOS phones that feature Bluetooth radio; however some i60 features such as music playback functions and battery life display may not be available. Pairing to a Mac The i60 transmitter provides superb media enjoyment when you’ve set the Mac down in one location.
  • Page 21 Bluetooth setup and Operation Select “Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset” from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Your Mac will search for your device and will prompt you once the device is paired. A voice prompt in the i60 headset will confirm “Bluetooth paired.” Click “Quit” once you are done.
  • Page 22 Bluetooth setup and Operation Go to the top right corner of your Mac screen, select the Bluetooth symbol, then select “Turle Beach i60 Media Headset” and choose “Use as Audio device”.

  • Page 23: Receiving Calls

    Bluetooth setup and Operation dual Pairing The i60 can be simultaneously paired to two Bluetooth-enabled devices at once. For example, you can pair the i60 to a digital music player or tablet and your mobile phone at the same time. If your mobile phone is also a digital music player, you can stream music to your headset as well.
  • Page 24 Accept a call. Press the Bluetooth button once or tap the tap sensor once. (Red Oval) Reject a call. To send the call directly to your voicemail, press and hold the Bluetooth button for three seconds until you hear a beep. Bluetooth setup and Operation You can also do nothing, which will send the call to voicemail after the programmed number of rings.

  • Page 25: Wired Setup P25

    Wired setup You can plug directly into other music sources using the supplied mobile device cable and adapter plugs. Plug one end into the Headphone cable jack on the bottom of the right ear cup. There are three options for connecting the other end. Note: Make sure that both ends of the cable are securely connected for best performance.

  • Page 26: Adjusting Sound P26

    Adjusting sound Adjusting Sound If you want to… Then.. Adjust Mac volume. Use the Media Volume control, the outer ring on the transmitter. Adjust Bluetooth volume. Use the Bluetooth Volume Up and Down buttons on the headset. Adjust Chat volume. Use the Chat Volume control, the inner wheel on the transmitter.
  • Page 27 Surround 1 Movie Mode (LED lit) Surround 2 Music Mode (LED lit) Surround 3 Game Mode (LED lit) Surround 4 Surround Off (LED off) Adjusting sound If you want to… Then... Control the mic sound. The dual mic array of the i60 enables precise audio pickup without a mic boom in front of your mouth.

  • Page 28: Chat Voip Setup P28

    Chat programs screens may differ depending on the operating system. Within your chat program open your audio/video preferences. Select “Turtle Beach i60 Media Headset”for Microphone, Ringing and Speakers. Note: if you are not using the i60 transmitter and paired to your Mac with only Bluetooth, after your chat or call is completed you will need to set your headset back to stereo.

  • Page 29: Charging The Headset P29

    Charging the Headset The i60 headset is designed to deliver up to 10 hours of continuous play on a single battery charge. To Charge the i60, connect the headset charging cable from any standard USB port to the charging port on the right ear cup. You can even charge while continuing to use the headset.

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Reference Guide P30

    Bluetooth reference Guide summary of Bluetooth Button functions The Bluetooth Button performs a variety of functions depending on the current state of Bluetooth operation, plus how you press the button (single, double, triple or long key press). Current Bluetooth State Single Key Press Double Key Press Mid/Triple Key Press...
  • Page 31 specifications Headset - 50mm diameter speakers - Headset frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, >120 dB SPL @ 1 kHz - Dual condenser microphones: frequency response 50 Hz – 50 kHz - Headset amplifier THD: <1% - Wireless transmission: 2.4/5.2 GHz Dual-Band RF for audio between headset and supplied transmitter - Bluetooth 3.0 +EDR - USB port for recharging with supplied USB charging cable...
  • Page 32 Headset is muted Press the Audio Mute (Center Dial) button on the transmitter. and that the Turtle Beach i60 is a selected device for the Mac Sound Input and Output. (See “Mac OSX Setup” on pg. 10 for details.) Transmitter disconnected...
  • Page 33 Wall or obstruction Try moving yourself or the transmitter. Interference at the Try moving the transmitter. Avoid placing the transmitter behind large transmitter antenna metal objects. Troubleshooting Tips Headset is off Check that the headset is powered on. The Status LED on the left ear cup should be flashing Radio interference from Try moving the transmitter or any wireless LAN base stations...

  • Page 34: Important Safety Information P34

    important safety information To avoid potential damage to the device, always disconnect all cables before transporting it. WArNiNG: Permanent hearing damage can occur if a headset is used at high volumes for extended periods of time, so it is important to keep the volume at a safe level. Over time, your ears adapt to loud volume levels, so a level that may not cause initial discomfort can still damage your hearing.
  • Page 35 regulatory Compliance statements for the i60 Models Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class B interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity

    declaration of Conformity Heading Marking by this symbol: indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union (2004/108/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11 + A1 + A12 (T-Mark License) Also Licensed for Standards: EC 60950-1: 2005 + A1: 2009, (CB Scheme Report/Certificate), UL60950-1 (NRTL License), CSA22.2, 60950-1 (SCC License)
  • Page 37 WARRANTY SERVICE: In the USA and CANADA Warranty Service is provided by our Turtle Beach USA offices and in all other Countries it is provided by our local International Distributors when available. Refurbished/Recertified products are sold on an AS IS basis with a 90-day Warranty or less in accordance with each ven- dor’s policy.
  • Page 38 FrOM LiMiTed WArrANTY: This Limited Warranty shall not apply and VTB has no liability under this Limited Warranty if the Turtle Beach Product: - is used for commercial purposes such as “LAN, Call Centers” (including rental or lease); - is modified or tampered with;...
  • Page 39 TurtleBeach.com/support Copyright © 2013 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (VTB, Inc.) All rights reserved. Turtle Beach, the Turtle Beach Logo, Voyetra, and Ear Force are either trademarks or registered trademarks of VTB, Inc. “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

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