Bang-Olufsen beoplay portal gaming headphones User Guide
- June 5, 2024
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Beoplay portal gaming headphones
User Guide
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To set up your product, download the Bang & Olufsen App from the Google Play
Store or Apple App Store.
From this app, you can set up your product and get the full Bang & Olufsen
experience. Unlock the full product experience of audio personalization,
product support, and new features at your fingertips.
When you first start the Bang & Olufsen App, you will be asked to create a
user account.
To set up your headphones, click to add a new product. If you already have an
account this can be found under settings.
GET STARTED
Turn on your new Beoplay Portal by short pressing the button on the right
earcup. Long press the right button to initiate Bluetooth pairing.
Next, go to the Bang & Olufsen app to set up your product, connect to
Bluetooth and personalize your headphones.
Once your Beoplay Portal is turned on, you will be able to find them in the
Bluetooth settings of your device.
PAIR AND CONNECT TO XBOX
Press the pair button on your Xbox then hold the pairing button on the Beoplay
Portal for 3 sec.
The pairing button can be found on the bottom of the left ear cup.
ACTIVATION OF DOLBY ATMOS FOR HEADPHONES
Dolby Atmos for headphones allows for a most immersive and precise audio
experience on PC and Xbox. Adding extra layers of dimension, distance, and
realism, the virtual surround sound technology ensures improved accuracy,
reduced latency, and personalization of the EQ for games, movies, and music.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
- Download the Dolby Access app from Microsoft Store
- Register your Beoplay Portal to unlock the license
- Enjoy the virtual surround sound
MUSIC
Use touch controls on the left and right ear cups (L/R) to operate your Beoplay Portal.
| Action | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Play | Double-tap left/right disc |
| Pause | Double-tap left/right disc |
| Volume up | Swipe up the right slider |
| Volume down | Swipe down the right slider |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Swipe down the left slider |
| Transparency | Swipe up the left slider |
| Switch to Xbox | Press left button |
CALLS
Use touch controls on the left and right ear cups (L/R) to operate your Beoplay Portal.
| Action | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Accept call | Double-tap left/right disc |
| Mute microphone | Double-tap left/right disc |
| Volume up | Swipe up the right slider |
| Volume down | Swipe down the right slider |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Swipe down the left slider |
| Adjust Own Voice | Swipe up the left slider |
GAMING
Use touch controls on the left and right ear cups (L/R) to operate your Beoplay Portal.
| Action | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Mute microphone | Double-tap left/right disc |
| Volume up | Swipe up the right touch bar |
| Volume down | Swipe down the right touch bar |
| Game/Chat balance – more chat | Swipe up the left touch bar |
| Game/Chat balance – more game | Swipe down the left touch bar |
| Switch to Bluetooth | Press left button |
MUTE MICROPHONE
Double-tap either left or right disc to Mute/Unmute while playing.
When muted, the LED on the right ear cup will light red and a sound prompt
will be played.
XBOX AND BLUETOOTH
When Portal is connected to Xbox, the Bluetooth audio is inactive to avoid
disrupting your gaming experience.
Switch between connection types by either:
– Pressing the button on the left ear cup
– Turning off your Xbox
– Switching in the App
You need to have Bluetooth active on your device (e.g. smartphone) to connect
and control your Beoplay Portal through the Bang & Olufsen App.
WIRED PC GAMING
Use the included USB-C cable for wired PC gaming.
This will also allow you to charge your Beoplay Portal as you play.
You can use the included line-in cable for connection to other consoles.
WIRELESS PC GAMING
To pair wirelessly to your PC and enjoy the full Xbox connect experience, you
will need to buy an Xbox Wireless Adapter.
Plug the adapter into your PC and press the pair button.
Make sure Beoplay Portal is switched on, then press the Xbox pair button at
the bottom of the left ear cup for 3 sec. to connect.
PC AND BLUETOOTH
While connected to your PC, the Bluetooth audio is inactive to avoid
disrupting your gaming experience.
Switch between connection types by either:
– Pressing the button on the left ear cup
– Turning off your PC
– Switching in the App
You need to have Bluetooth active on your device (e.g. smartphone) to connect
and control your Beoplay Portal through the Bang & Olufsen App.
BLUETOOTH PAIRING
To
activates Bluetooth, long-press the power button for 2 seconds.
Release when you hear a sound prompt. The light indicator will blink blue and
your headphones will be ready for pairing.
USB-C
Use the included USB-C cable for
wired PC gaming. This will also allow you to charge your Beoplay Portal as you
play.
LINE-IN
To play on other consoles or listen to music via a wired connection, use the
included line-in (mini jack).
You cannot pair with Bluetooth or Xbox while using a wired connection.
USE THE APP WHILE GAMING
Make sure your phone or tablet has Bluetooth turned on in order for the App to
talk to and control your Beoplay Portal.
Your device doesn’t have to be Bluetooth-connected to your headphones, as long
as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) is active.
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
Noise Cancellation lets you tune out your surroundings and focus on your game,
music, podcast, or simply enjoy silence.
Activate and adjust the level of Active NoiseCancellation by swiping down on
the left slider.
You can also control ANC on the product page in the Bang & Olufsen App, where
you have the option of automatically adjusting the ANC level according to your
environment.
TRANSPARENCY MODE
Transparency Mode lets you hear the world around you without
taking off your Beoplay Portal.
Activate and adjust how much of the outside world to let in as you listen to
music or game by swiping up on the left slider.
You can also control Transparency Mode on the product page in the Bang &
Olufsen App.
OWN VOICE
FACTORY RESET
To restore your headphones to the factory settings, do a very long press (more than 8 seconds) on the button on the right earcup, until the LED indicator flashed red. Then wait for the headphones to turn off before starting the set- up process again.
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