Ear Force X2 - FAQs

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General
Q:  I was curious if your wireless headphones/headsets will work on both
    gaming consoles and a Personal Computer (Windows-based). I am currently 
    looking for a wireless headset to use online with my PC, but the vast 
    majority of PC headphones are wired.

A:  Although our wireless Headphones were designed for the Xbox, they can 
    be used as 2-Channel Stereo Headphones with a computer using an optional 
    1/8" to 1/8" cable. However, please note that the microphone will not 
    function with a PC.    

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Q:  Can multiple sets be used with multiple Xbox sets in pairs in the same
    room?

A:  I am afraid not. Headphone set #3 would not know to receive or send sound
    only to/from set #4. This could only be achieved with WIRED connections 
    not wireless.     

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Q:  I would like to play with a friend, using earphones. Can I use one 
    transponder for two receiving earphones, or does every earphone need their
    own transponder?

A:  There are limitations with such a setup. While you can use two Headphones
    with one Transmitter you'll hear the same material on both. The same holds
    true for the mic and chat.

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Q:  I am wondering can I use the X2 as a microphone and chatting headset 
    while still having the sound effects of the games come from my TV and 
    surround sound as usual.  

A:  Yes, you can use the X2 as a mic & chatting headset while your have
    sound effects of the games come from your TV Surround Sound. Here is how:
    The X2 package also contains two splitter Cables that double the Left & 
    Right RCA jacks so that you have both connected at the same time, without
    having to unplug and re-plug everytime you need to switch from one to the
    other.

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Q:  Does the X2 have a volume control? 

A:  Yes, it does have a Volune Control on the Headset.  

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Q:  How is it powered?

A:  The X-2 Base is powered via a "DC Power Adapter" 

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Halo 2: In Lobby: They can hear us but we cannot hear them:
Q:  In Halo 2 it works just fine during the game but in the pre game lobby
    they can hear us but we can't hear them. Are they defective?
     
A:  If they work fine in the game, there is nothing wrong with them. Something
    is probably not set up correctly, either in the xBox or in the Game Setup.
    See also: "HALO 2 and X2 Headphones"   

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Q:  It says it is wireless, but I have to connect a wire from the earphones 
    to the XBox controller if I want to talk to someone. Is there a way to 
    talk to someone without attaching the wire to the controller? If not, it 
    is not wireless!

A:  The X2 uses the Xbox Live Chat feature, which requires a small wire from 
    the earphones/mic to the Xbox 360 Controller. The audio playback from the
    Xbox 360 is sent by stereo interconnect cable to the X2 Base Unit, which
    is a wireless transmitter. The audio is sent wireless to the X2 stereo
    headset, which is a receiver. That's the wireless part. 

    The X2 can be thought of as an expanded version of the Xbox headset, with
    the game soundtrack playing in a pair of wireless headphones instead of on
    your sound system's speakers. The Chat mic uses the exact same technology
    as the 'stock' headset supplied with the Xbox 360. 

    See also: "Truly Wireless?"      

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Tivo?
Q:  Can the Ear Force X2 headphones be used to listen to Tivo recorded shows 
    on television.... without being connected to the XBox?  I am looking for
    wireless headphones to watch movies at night while not disturbing my wife.

A:  The Ear Force X2 may be used with any device that offers analog RCA 
    Input connections.

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Multiple Xboxes:
Q:  Will the X2 recognize their own signal from the transmitter if they are
    sitting in a group of 40-50 XBox360s?

A:  No, whichever headsets are in line of sight with a transmitter will
    receive that transmitter's signal. If you have 5 headsets all in front 
    of one transmitter, they will all play the signal from the one 
    transmitter. 

    The transmission from the base unit is localized to the front, within line
    of sight to the red LEDs on the front of the base unit/transmitter. If you
    have a headset on and you are behind the transmitter, you will not receive
    the transmitted signal. So two players could face each other and receive 
    different signals from two different transmitters that face away from 
    each other. 

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Q:  Can I manually change frequencies? 

A:  No, that is not user-adjustable.

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Q:  Can rechargeable batteries be used instead of 'regular' batteries?

A:  Rechargeable batteries may be used instead of 'regular' batteries.
 
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