Turtle Beach Ear Force PX21 User Manual

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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.
These instructions show how to set up the PX21 with the PS3 A/V cables and 
an HDMI cable for HD video. The connections are identical to the standard 
set up, except the composite video (yellow RCA plug) is replaced by the HDMI 
video connection.
Connecting the PX21 Using the Standard PS3™ A/V Cables
Connecting the PX21 to a PS3 with HDMI
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Step 1
Step 1
TV
HD TV
Step 2
Step 2 (optional)
Step 4
Step 4
Step 3
Step 3
Step 5
Step 5
Connect the PS3 audio cables (red/
white) to the PX21 splitter cable 
(red/white).
Connect the PS3 audio cables 
(red/white) to the PX21 splitter 
cable (red/white).
Connect the PX21 splitter cable (red/
white) to the TV audio input.
Connect the PX21 splitter 
cable (red/white) to the 
TV audio input. 
Insert the PX21 USB 
connector to a USB 
port on the PS3. 
Insert the PX21 USB 
connector to a USB 
port on the PS3. 
Connect the PX21 
splitter cable (green) to 
the PX21 audio cable 
(green).
Connect the PX21
splitter cable (green) 
to the PX21 audio 
cable (green).
Connect the PS3 
video output plug 
(yellow) to your TV’s 
video input RCA jack 
(yellow).
Connect one end of 
the HDMI cable to 
the PS3 HDMI output 
and the other end to 
the TV.
PLEASE NOTE:
 You will have to change the PS3 video 
output to HDMI in the Settings menu.  (Settings > 
Display Settings > Video Output Settings > HDMI).
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USB/Power
Video
(yellow)
not used
HDMI
HDMI
Audio
(red/white)
Audio
(red/white)
Video
(yellow)
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