Ear Force PX22 - Earphones TURTLE BEACH - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Gaming Headset
Brand	Turtle Beach
Model	Ear Force PX22
Category	Over-Ear Headphones
Connectivity	Wired (3.5mm, USB for inline amp)
Driver Size	50mm Neodymium
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Impedance	32 Ohms
Microphone	Omnidirectional, detachable, with mute
Inline Control	Amplifier with volume, mic mute, EQ presets
Compatibility	PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Mac
Cable Length	3m (10ft)
Weight	270g (9.5oz)
Dimensions (Folded)	20 x 18 x 8 cm
Power Source	USB powered (for inline amp)
Main Features	Surround sound simulation, adjustable mic monitoring, presets for footsteps and bass boost
Care Instructions	Wipe with dry cloth; avoid liquids; store in dry place
Safety Warnings	Do not use at high volume for extended periods; keep away from small children
Spare Parts	Replacement ear cushions and cables available from Turtle Beach
Repairability	Moderate; replaceable parts but internal components are soldered

Frequently Asked Questions - Ear Force PX22 TURTLE BEACH

What platforms is the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 compatible with?

The Ear Force PX22 is compatible with PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and Mac via the included audio and USB cables.

Does the PX22 have virtual surround sound?

Yes, the inline amplifier features a DSS (Dynamic Surround Sound) mode that simulates 7.1 surround sound for an immersive gaming experience.

How do I mute the microphone?

Flip the microphone boom up to mute it, or use the mute button on the inline amplifier.

Can I adjust the audio balance between game and chat?

Yes, the inline amplifier has separate volume controls for game audio and voice chat, allowing you to find the perfect balance.

What are the EQ presets available?

The amplifier offers four EQ presets: Bass Boost, Bass + Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, and Normal. Cycle through them using the Mode button.

How do I connect the PX22 to a PC?

Plug the 3.5mm audio cable into the headset and the PC's headphone/mic combo jack. For full functionality (including chat/game balance), also connect the USB cable to a USB port.

Is the microphone detachable?

Yes, the microphone is detachable. You can remove it when not needed for a cleaner look.

What cable length does the PX22 have?

The headset comes with a 3m (10ft) cable, giving plenty of room to move while gaming.

How do I clean the ear cushions?

Wipe the ear cushions gently with a dry microfiber cloth. Do not use any liquids or abrasive cleaners.

Can I use the PX22 without the inline amplifier?

Yes, you can plug the 3.5mm cable directly into a device, but you will lose the amplifier features like EQ presets and game/chat balance.

USER MANUAL Ear Force PX22 TURTLE BEACH

AMPLIFIED UNIVERSAL GAMING HEADSET

User Guide

Close-up of a black audio headphones with earphones and a charging device, set against a solid blue background (no visible text or symbols on the devices themselves)

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ear Force PX22 headset from Turtle Beach. The PX22 works with your consoles, PC or Mac and all of your favorite mobile devices. Welcome to the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage!

For our Knowledgebase and Technical Support Contact info please visit: http://www.turtlebeach.com/support

Black and white photo of a PX 20 headset on a desk next to a laptop, with stacked books in the background (no visible text or symbols)

Table of Contents

Package Contents P4

Features P5

Amplifier Function Map / Use P6

PS3™ Hardware Setup (HDMI / RCA) P7

Using your PX22 Headset on PS3™ P11

Xbox 360® Hardware Setup (HDMI / RCA) P12

Using your PX22 Headset on Xbox 360® P17

PC / Mac® Hardware Setup P18

PC Setup P19

Mobile Setup P21

Specifications P23

Compliance / Conformity P24

Warranty P26

Package Contents

Line drawing of a headset with earbuds and antenna (no text or symbols)

EarForce PX22 Headset Inline Amplifier

Diagram of two types of audio jack cables (no text or symbols present)

Xbox 360 Talkback Cable

Illustration of two connected audio/video cables with no text or symbols

3.5mm, 4-Pole Auxiliary Cable Turtle Beach Sticker RGA Splitter Cable

Three identical electrical connectors with black and white body designs, no text or symbols visible

Features

Features

• Adjustable Bass & Treble Levels: Tune bass and treble levels to add depth and realism.
• Dynamic Chat Boost: Automatically adjusts the volume of chat based on game volume changes.
• Independent Volume Controls: Separate game and chat volume controls plus mic mute on the inline amp.
• Variable Mic Monitor: Adjust the volume of your voice in the headset while speaking. To mute Mic Monitor, turn wheel all the way down.
• Mobile Compatibility: The headset can disconnect from the inline amp and plug into all of your tablet and phone devices for mobile gaming and entertainment.
• Phone/Music Input: Connect a mobile phone or digital music player to answer calls or enjoy your favorite music while gaming. Note: Requires the included 3.5mm, 4-Pole Auxiliary Cable.
• USB Powered: No AC adapters or batteries required.

Amplifier Function Map / Use

Inline Amplifier

PS3™ Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

PS3™ Setup (HDMI)

graph TD
    A["Inline Amplifier"] --> B["Headset"]
    C["USB Power"] --> D["(Black)"]
    D --> E["RCA Splitter Cable"]
    E --> F["Audio: Red / White"]

PS3™ Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

PS3™ Setup (HDMI)

graph TD
    A["Headset"] --> B["Inline Amplifier"]
    B --> C["USB Power"]
    C --> D["Computer"]
    E["(Black)"] --> F["RCA Splitter Cable"]
    F --> G["*PS3 AV Cable"]
    G --> H["Audio: Red / White"]
    G --> I["Video: Yellow"]
    J["HDMI"] --> K["Computer"]
    L["Radio Cable"] --> M["Radio Cable"]

*PS3 AV cable is included with your console.

PS3™ Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

PS3™ Setup (RCA)

graph TD
    A["PSX22 Audio Amplifier"] --> B["Headset"]
    C["USB Power"] --> D["(Black)"]
    D --> E["RCA Splitter Cable"]

*PS3 AV cable is included with your console.

PS3™ Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

graph TD
    A["Headset"] --> B["PS3™ Setup (RCA)"]
    B --> C["Inline Amplifier"]
    C --> D["USB Power"]
    D --> E["Computer"]
    F["(Black)"] --> G["RCA Splitter Cable"]
    G --> H["PS3 AV Cable"]
    H --> I["Audio: Red / White"]
    J["Video: Yellow"] --> K["Computer"]

Using your PX22 Headset on PS3™

HDMI or digital (optical)

1. Go to Settings

2. Choose "Sound Settings"

3. Choose "Audio Multi-Output" and set to "On"

Chat Setup

1. Go to PS3 Settings

2. Choose "Accessory Settings"

3. Choose "Audio Device Settings"
4. Set "Input Device" to "TURTLE BEACH PX22"
5. Set "Output Device" to "TURTLE BEACH PX22"

6. Select "OK"

7. Set Microphone Level to 3 or 4

Xbox 360® Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

Xbox 360® Setup (HDMI)

graph LR
    A["Handheld Console"] -->|Xbox 360 Talkback Cable| B["Inline Amplifier"]
    B --> C["Headset"]

Xbox 360® Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

Xbox 360® Setup (HDMI)

graph TD
    A["Headset"] --> B["Inline Amplifier"]
    B --> C["USB Power"]
    C --> D["RCA Splitter Cable"]
    D --> E["Headset"]
    F["Xbox 360 Talkback Cable"] --> G["Inline Amplifier"]
    G --> H["USB Power"]
    H --> I["RCA Splitter Cable"]
    I --> J["**Xbox 360 Audio Adapter Cable"]

* For best Xbox chat performance, use with official Microsoft Xbox 360 products. **All Xbox 360 models require an Xbox 360 Audio Adapter Cable for audio output when used with an HDMI connection (Adapter available from turtlebeach.com). NOTE: If your HDMI TV has red and white AUDIO OUT RCA jacks, you can use it to feed the sound from your TV to your PX22 headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound to your headset. AUDIO OUT is required).

Xbox 360® Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

Xbox 360® Setup (HDMI)

graph TD
    A["Game Controller"] -->|Talkback Cable (Black)| B["Inline Amplifier Headset* Xbox 360"]
    B --> C["USB Power"]
    C --> D["Computer with Audio Adapter Cable"]
    D --> E["HDMI"]
    E --> F["Display Screen"]

* For best Xbox chat performance, use with official Microsoft Xbox 360 products. **All Xbox 360 models require an Xbox 360 Audio Adapter Cable for audio output when used with an HDMI connection (Adapter available from turtlebeach.com). NOTE: If your HDMI TV has red and white AUDIO OUT RCA jacks, you can use it to feed the sound from your TV to your PX22 headset. (AUDIO IN jacks will not send sound to your headset. AUDIO OUT is required).

Xbox 360® Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

Xbox 360® Setup (RCA)

Xbox 360® Hardware Setup HDMI / RCA

Xbox 360® Setup (RCA)

graph TD
    A["Game"] --> B["Mouse 360 Talkback Cable"]
    B --> C["Black Cable"]
    C --> D["Inline Amplifier"]
    D --> E["Headset"]
    D --> F["USB Power"]
    F --> G["Computer with Audio/Video Splitter Cable"]
    G --> H["Video: Yellow"]
    G --> I["Audio: Red/White"]

NOTE: The white/red RCA plugs need to be connected to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks if you want to hear game audio in your TV in addition to your headset

Using your PX22 Headset on Xbox 360®

Xbox 360 ^® Configuration

Voice

Voice Volume 10

Game Volume 10

□ Mute Kinect

Voice Output

● Play Through Headset

Play Through Speakers

Play Through Both

1. Go back to Xbox Settings

2. Choose "Preferences"

3. Choose "Voice"
4. Set both Voice Volume and Game Volume to "10"
5. Set "Voice Output" to "Play Through Headset"

PC / Mac Hardware Setup

PC / Mac Setup

When used as a PC/Mac gaming headset, the PX22 functions as an Amplified USB Stereo Headset. When connected to a PC or Mac, the PX22 appears in Windows and Mac operating systems as "TURTLE BEACH PX22." This allows the PX22 microphone to be assigned for chat use in game software as a USB audio device.

The green 3.5mm plug is used for sending the stereo game signal from the computer sound card to the PX22 amplifier, allowing game sounds, music and other sounds to be heard from the computer.

Note: Both plugs must be connected. Set system volume to maximum and then adjust system volume via the game volume wheel.

graph TD
    A["Audio Input"] --> B["Inline Amplifier"]
    B --> C["Laptop with USB Port"]
    D["Headset"] --> B
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

PC Setup

PLEASE NOTE: Depending on your OS Version, the screens may differ but the steps will remain the same.

1. Right-click the speaker icon in your task bar and select "Playback Devices"

1. Right-click on "Speakers" and select "Set as Default Device". Next, right-click on "TURTLE BEACH PX22 CHAT" and select "Set as Default Communication Device".

1. Click on the "Recording Tab", then right-click "TURTLE BEACH PX22 CHAT" and select "Set as Default Device." If you speak into the mic you should see green bars on the right move.

2. Click on the "OK" button at the bottom of the window to exit

NOTE: In order to maintain independent volume controls for chat and game, please make sure to set "TURTLE BEACH PX22 CHAT" as both the recording and playback device in the audio setting for your voice chat application.

Mac Setup

PLEASE NOTE: Depending on your OS Version, the screens may differ but the steps will remain the same.

1. Click on the Apple Menu and select System Preferences » Sounds.
2. On Output tab, select "Headphones".

1. On Input tab, select "TURTLE BEACH PX22 CHAT".

NOTE: In order to maintain independent volume controls for chat and game, please make sure to set "TURTLE BEACH PX22" as both the recording and playback device in the audio setting for your voice chat application.

Mobile Setup

Direct Connection

Connect the 3.5mm plug to a mobile device to listen to music or movies, play games or take phone calls.

Works with many mobile devices

Mobile Setup

Using the Inline Amplifier

PLEASE NOTE: Inline amp must be in phone call mode or your voice will be routed over your PC/Console's chat channel. You will hear the caller no matter where the switch is set but if not in the phone call mode, your caller will not hear you and others will.

Specifications

• Console Audio Connection: RCA (analog)
• PC/Mac Audio Connection: USB and stereo 3.5mm
• PC/PS3 Mic Connection: USB
• Xbox 360 Mic Connection: 2.5mm talkback cable
• Power: USB

Regulatory Compliance Statements for the PX22 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. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian ICES Statements

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

European Union and European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance

This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Fair Trade Association. These countries, listed below, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document:

AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LICHTENSTEIN, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Declaration of Conformity

Marking by this symbol: C ∈ ①

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)

Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request

Emissions: EN 55022: 2010, EN 50332-1: 2000, EN50332-2: 2003

EN61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2: 2009, EN61000-3-3: 2008

CISPR 22: 2010

Immunity: EN 55024: 2010, EN61000-4-2: 2008, EN61000-4-3: 2010,

EN61000-4-4: 2011, EN 61000-4-5: 2005, EN 610004-6: 2008,

EN61000-4-11:2004

The products are licensed, as required, for additional country specific standards for the International Marketplace. Additional issued licenses available upon request.

Environmental: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,

RoHS 2002/95/EC

REACH 1907/2006/EC

WEEE 2002/96/EC

Warning!

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

Achtung!

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This limited warranty is extended only to the original Purchaser of a new product, which was not sold "AS IS". It is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser. This limited warranty is applicable only in the country or territory where the Product was purchased from an authorized VTB retailer and does not apply to a Product that has been purchased as used or refurbished or was included as part of a non-VTB product.

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 vendor's policy.

VTB does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product and is under no obligation to support the Product for all computer operating systems or future versions of such operating systems.

If a defect should occur during the Warranty Period, Purchaser must contact VTB to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization ("RMA") number on the basis of the dated purchase receipt. Purchaser will be responsible for shipping costs incurred in returning the defective Product to an authorized VTB service center, or to the repair facility located at VTB's corporate headquarters. VTB will not be responsible for other products or accessories included with the defective Product sent to VTB. The RMA number must be clearly indicated on the outside of the package. Packages without an RMA number will be refused by VTB or its representatives and returned to sender at the sender's expense.

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NOTES:

• Replacement Parts and accessories that are subject to “wear and tear” such as earpads, mic foam covers, talkback cables, etc. have a three (3) month Warranty.
• Replacement Parts for Discontinued Products are sold on an AS IS basis, they are not supported and come with a 30 day Warranty.

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• is used for commercial purposes such as "LAN, Call Centers" (including rental or lease);
• is modified or tampered with;
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