The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone is for use exclusively with the Xbox 360 console. For information about how to use the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone with a particular game, see your game manual.

Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

How to set up the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

Before you can use the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone with your Xbox 360 console, you must do the following:

• Insert the batteries. The microphone uses only AA (LR6) alkaline or fully-charged Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.

Note The microphone does not charge rechargeable batteries. You must charge these batteries in an appropriate charging device.

• Create a wireless connection between the microphone and your console.

To control the game, you need a wired or wireless game controller (supplied separately) connected to the console.

How to install batteries in the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone

To insert batteries in the microphone, or remove the batteries from the microphone, follow these steps:

1. Gently twist the microphone windscreen in a counter-clockwise direction (one quarter of a turn).
2. Slide the windscreen away from the microphone body.
3. Slide the battery cover open.
4. Remove the old batteries from the battery compartment, if any are installed.

5. Insert two new AA (LR6) alkaline or fully charged NiMH rechargeable batteries in the battery compartment.
6. Close the battery cover. Then, replace the microphone windscreen.

How to connect the microphone to the console

You can have up to four Xbox 360 Wireless Microphones connected to a console at any one time, depending on your configuration and game support. Each connected microphone will be assigned to a quadrant on the circle of lights that surround the power button on the front of the console. Note that the quadrant will only light up if you also have a controller connected to the console.

Notes

• The quadrant will only light up if you also have a controller connected to the console.
• If you have four microphones connected to the console, only two people can sing. You can use the other two microphones as percussion instruments.

To connect your microphone to your console, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your console.
2. Press and hold the power button on the microphone until the lights start flashing. This should take about three seconds.

3. Press and hold the power button on the microphone again until the lights start flashing quickly. This should take about three seconds. Now you can connect your microphone to the console.
4. Press and then release the connect button on the console.

5. On the Xbox 360 S and Xbox 360 E console: After the light surrounding the power button on the console flashes three times, and the microphone's lights stop flashing, the microphone is connected.

   On an original Xbox 360 console: After the lights surrounding the power button on the console spin and flash several times, and the microphone's lights stop flashing, the microphone is connected.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to connect additional microphones to your console, up to a maximum of four wireless microphones.

Notes

• The microphone sleeps after 15 minutes of inactivity. It automatically wakes when you start to use it again.
• To turn off the microphone, press and then release the power button.
• The microphone will still be connected the next time that you turn on your console.
• The microphone is connected to only one console at a time. You can connect it to a new console at any time, but your connection to the previously connected console will be lost.
• The microphone works only within 10 metres (33 feet) of the console. Other radio frequency-emitting devices can reduce this range, as can objects between the microphone and the console.
• When the microphone is out of wireless range, the lights flash green once every second until you move the microphone back into range.

• For best results when you are singing or speaking, hold the microphone 1 to 8 cm (0.5 to 3 inches) from your mouth.
• Avoid blowing into the microphone or tapping directly on the microphone windscreen.