Turtle Beach X3 Merkblatt

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Operating Instructions 

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Connecting Music Players

The X3 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.

For example, the illustration below shows 

how to connect the X3 to the output of a 

home theater system. In this case, the 

transmitter 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.

The volume control on the X3 transmitter 

should be set to maximum and the volume 

control on the headphone should be 

adjusted to a comfortable level. If the 

sound is distorted because the audio 

source output is too loud, then the volume 

control on the transmitter should be 

reduced to a lower level that better 

accommodates the source volume.

Using the X3 with a Plasma TV

Some plasma TVs generate IR signals that 

can be picked up by the headphones as a 

background "buzz" or "crackling". This is not 

unique to the X3 headphones--all analog IR 

headphones exhibit this problem with 

plasma TVs. The noise is usually noticeable 

when there is no audio playing through the 

Xbox, such as when the game menu is 

displayed or just before the game begins. 

Once the game sound starts playing, the X3 

IR signal overpowers the interference so it's 

significantly reduced or completely 

eliminated.

Because plasma IR interference decreases 

as you move further away from the screen, 

the noise may be more noticeable if your TV 

is located in a small room. Also, if the X3 

transmitter is placed too low, too high or too 

far to the side of the plasma screen, its IR 

signal will be reduced because it's not in 

direct line-of-sight with the headphones. As 

a result, the plasma IR interference may be 

stronger than the X3 signal, causing the 

background noise to occur. 

To maximize the X3 transmitter IR signal 

intensity and minimize the plasma noise, 

place the transmitter either in direct line of 

sight with the headphones, or closer to the 

headphones and further away from the 

plasma screen, as illustrated:

Insert the mini plug into 
the Line In jack on 
the transmitter. 

Step 2:
Insert the red and white male RCA plugs into 
the line output jacks on the sound system.

Configuring Xbox Settings

To make sure that you can easily control 

Xbox Live chat volume, please make sure 

that the following settings are configured 

on your Xbox (These are the default Xbox 

settings).

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 "Settings" selection, and 

press the "A" button on your controller. 

Then select “Preferences”.

3. Select "Voice" from the following menu, 

and press "A".

4. On the Voice screen, make sure that 

"Play Through Headset" is selected for 

Voice Output selection and that volume is 

set to 10 (see below).

5. You can fine tune game audio and chat 

volumes using the X3 amplifier and chat 

volume controls.

Be careful when turning on the

headphones volume control. 

Before placing the headphones over your 

ears, set the volume control to minimum, 

then slowly increase until you reach a 

comfortable level.

Use only the supplied power adapter. 

Failure to use the correct power adapter 

can result in fire and permanent damage 

to the transmitter unit.

Do not over-drive the headphones. Like any 

speakers, playing the sound too loud on 

the headphones may cause damage to 

both the headphones and your ears. 

Please take care to listen at moderate 

levels.

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.

Package Contents

• X3 wireless headphones
• X3 infrared transmitter 
• Transmitter suction cup
• DC power adapter
• 2 AAA batteries
• Xbox controller connection cable
• Audio connection cable
• This user's guide

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All rights reserved. No part of this document may be 
reproduced without permission. Turtle Beach, the 
Turtle Beach logo and Ear Force are registered 
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companies and are hereby acknowledged. Product 
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Tips

1. When the headphones are powered on, 

you can hear yourself speak into the mic, 

which is a good way to test if the 

headphones have shut down to save 

battery power. 

2. Although the headphones will continue 

to operate even on low battery power, the 

performance will degrade as the batteries 

begin to drop in voltage. Be sure to change 

the batteries if you sense that the 

headphones are less sensitive than usual, 

or the sound is distorting, regardless of 

volume settings. 

3. The headphones work best when 

powered with 1.5V alkaline batteries. 

Rechargeable batteries rated at 1.5V will 

give a longer period of playing time than 

those only rated at 1.2V.

4. If you stand too close to the transmitter, 

the IR signal may overload the headphones 

and the sound will be automatically muted. 

For best performance, stand between 2' 

and 20' from the transmitter.

5. If you hear hiss, turn down the 

headphone volume and turn up the 

transmitter input level.

6. If you hear distortion, turn down the 

transmitter input level, then adjust the 

headphone volume.

Direct line of sight to IR sensors
on X3 headphones maximizes
signal strength

Placing the X3 transmitter
closer to the headphones 
maximizes signal strength