Turtle Beach Ear Force X4 - User Manual

Operating Instructions
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EAR FORCE
X4
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Package Contents
System Requirements
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X4 wireless headphones
Removable boom microphone
Foam cover for microphone
X4 infrared transmitter
X4 DC power adapter
(2) AAA batteries
Xbox controller cable (”puck”)
This Quick Start Guide
Digital Optical cable
Wireless Gaming Headphones with
and Dolby 5.1 Channel Surround Sound
XBOX Live Chat
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permission. The Turtle Beach Logo, Ear Force, Play Like a Pro, All Your Ears Are Belong to Us and Turtle Beach are registered trademarks of
VTB, Inc. Chat Boost and X4 are trademarks of VTB, Inc. Xbox and XBOX Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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XBOX 360 game console with one of the
following cables to support digital output:
Xbox 360 Component HD AV cable
VGA HD AV cable
S-Video AV cable
Advanced SCART AV cable
XBOX Live requires a subscription.
Power adapter requires connection to AC power.
The X4 XBOX controller puck is not compatible
with XBOX 360 Messenger Kit (a/k/a “Chatpad”)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1.) Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna. (2.) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3.) Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4.) Consult
the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
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Ear Force X4 Operating Instructions. Version 1.0 Copyright 2008 Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Summary

Technical Specifications

X4 Transmitter Specifications

Details technical specifications for the wireless IR FM modulated transmitter.

X4 Headphones Specifications

Details technical specifications for the wireless headphones, including speakers and mic.

X4 Transmitter Components

X4 Headphones Overview

XBOX Controller Cable and Audio Settings

Transmitter Input Modes and Dolby Processing

Explains how the system processes different audio sources and Dolby signals.

Setting up the XBOX 360 and Ear Force X4

Connect XBOX to Transmitter

Steps for connecting the XBOX 360 to the X4 transmitter via AV and optical cables.

Connect Power Adapter

Instructions for connecting the DC power adapter to the transmitter.

Insert X4 Headphone Batteries

Guidance on inserting AAA batteries into the headphones.

Insert Microphone Boom

Instructions for attaching the microphone boom to the headphones.

Configuring XBOX Live Chat and Audio

Connect Controller to Headphones

Steps to connect the XBOX controller cable to the X4 headphones.

Configure XBOX Live Chat Settings

Configure XBOX Audio Settings

X4 Volume Settings and Safety

Safety Notices

Turtle Beach Ear Force X4 Specifications

General

Impedance	- Ω
Driver unit	50 mm
Magnet type	Neodymium
Ear coupling	Supraaural
Headphone frequency	20 - 20000 Hz
Headphone sensitivity	120 dB
Microphone frequency	50 - 15000 Hz
Wireless range	9.144 m
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Number of batteries supported	2
Continuous audio playback time	20 h
Receiver weight	240 g
Compatible battery sizes	AAA
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)	111 x 43.75 x 88.75 mm
Product type	Headset

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	270 g