Creative Labs Tactic3D Rage
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1. 3aTBEPAYKEHOFO NOCTAHOBO IO 2008 1057 Notice for Australia New Zealand Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard 2008 Notice for Korea J 2 Turkey RoHS Statement EEE Y netmeligine Uygundur Notice for Singapore Complies with IDA Standard DB00148 A AI A SIDE A Et A 01 2 Complies with the requirements of the ACMA Radiocommunications JH 10 HU Regulatory Information 28 Notice for Japan Recycling Rechargeable Battery Ed Li ion Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled e For recycling of embedded lithium rechargeable batteries inside Creative products please do not attempt to remove the battery from the device For recycling information and instruction please go to Creative Media KK customer support at http jp creative com support contact e For recycling of replaceable removable lithium rechargeable batteries 1 e Itis recommended to remove the rechargeable batteries when t hey are fully discharged e Precaution needs to be taken on metal parts of the battery by covering them with isolat2. Sk ake 2 5 A sq me me me ee eu zap 31 62 125 250 500 2K 4K 16 LEVEL o f Em To view the Equalizer Settings interface select Equalizer from the menu To apply and adjust an equalizer preset 1 Check the EQ checkbox to enable the use of the equalizer 2 From the drop down menu select the preset to use 3 Adjust the vertical slider bars to achieve your desired level 4 Click Save to save the changes to the active preset or to a new preset You can also delete any user created equalizer presets by selecting the preset from the drop down menu and clicking Delete Notes All default equalizer presets cannot be deleted Using the Software 17 Customizing the Illumination and Theme The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless illuminated earcups support up to 16 million colors allowing you to create a headset that is uniquely you You can select your desired color through the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel Select SB Prism from the menu to view the interface CYCLE THROUGH COL
3. Creative TOBapa 2 rona B Creative C ee Toro Creative i ii iii Safety Information 24 Regulatory Information Notice for the USA FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15
4. Communication RF wireless products for the European market comply with R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC CAUTION To comply with the Europe CE requirement this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits All cables used to connect this device must be shielded grounded and no longer than 3m in length Operation with non certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affiliated companies could void the user s warranty and guarantee rights WEEE DIRECTIVE 2002 96 EC The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help protect the environment For more detailed information about the recycling of this product please contact your local authority your household waste disposal service provider or the shop where you purchase the product BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2006 66 EC This product contains a Lithium ion polymer battery that should only be removed by an authorized recycling centre By recycling this product at your local authorized recycling centre or place of purchase the battery will be removed and recycled separately Regulatory Information 27 Ukraine RoHS Statement
5. Using the Software 12 Using the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel The rest of this chapter explains how to use the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel to view and adjust the various features of your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example The user interface for other operating systems may differ slightly Managing Your Profiles The Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel comes equipped with a set of pre configured profiles to suit your different needs including e First Person Shooter e Action and Adventure e Driving Simulation e Real Time Strategy To activate a profile 1 Click the main Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel bar to view the lt main screen of the software 2 Click the down arrow and select your desired profile from the list To modify and save changes to the active profile 1 Navigate through the various other menu options of the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel and modify the configurations as desired 2 Return to the main interface and click Save to save the current settings to the active profile To delete the active profile click the Delete button You can also share profiles among your friends and other gamers using the Import and Export functions Note Tactic profiles for Windows and Mac are not compatible with each other Using the Software 13 Customizing Your Display Avatar You can
6. MP3 gets compressed This makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games SBX Surround provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels Stereo content or multi channel content will sound as if its coming from all sides while voices remain centered in front and original balance and timbre is preserved SBX Bass fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better enter tainment experience Consumers no longer have to tolerate a lack of bass in speakers as the SBX Bass technology dramatically improves the sound experience even in the absence of a subwoofer SBX Dialog Plus enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening envi ronment SBX Smart Volume addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by continuously measuring volume automatically applying gain and atten uation intelligently to compensate for any changes Using the Software 15 Enhancing the Microphone VoiceFX To configure VoiceFX settings Click the menu option on the left 4 VDICEFX Q NEUTRAL v TEST ni SAVE DELETE j z0 64 33 60 4096 0 CES 33 p uU SS AE Ux E a E
7. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Wireless Device e The short wave radio frequency signals of a wireless device may impair the operation of other electronic and medical devices e Switch off the device where it is prohibited Do not use the device in medical facilities aircraft refueling points close to automatic doors automatic fire alarms or other automatically controlled devices e Keep this device at least 20cm from pacemakers and other medical devices Radio waves may impair the operation of pacemakers and other medical devices Safety Information 23 IMPORTANT A LIRE AVEC ATTENTION Ecouter de mani re prolong e un tr s haut volume sonore de la musique au dessus de 80 decibels aumoyen d un casque ou d couteurs peut entrainer une d t rioration irreversible et d finitive de vos facult s auditives L usage r p t et habituel d un casque ou d couteurs un niveau de volume sonoretrop lev peut donner l impression l utilisateur que le volume sonore mis par l appareil n est pas suffisant L utilisateur sera tent d augmenter petit petit son r glage habituel risquant ainsi d atteindre un niveau dangereux pour ses oreilles Afin de prot ger votre sant et vos oreilles veillez maintenir le volume de la sortie casque de votre appareil un niveau adapt et interrompre son utilisation r guli rement et particuli rement si des sympt mes comme des troubles de l ouie se manifestent
8. N utilisez pas le casque ou les couteurs pendant la conduite d une voiture d une bicyclette ou de tout autre v hicule motoris afin d viter tout accident de le circulation En outre il est interdit dans certains pays d utiliser un casque ou des couteurs en conduisant Il peut tre galement dangereux d couter volume lev tout en marchant sp cialement aux passages pi tons Soyez toujours extr ment prudent et cessez d utiliser cet appareil dans les situations pr sentant des risques d accident Evitez d utiliser le casque ou les couteurs volume lev Les m decins sp cialistes de l audition d conseillent une coute continue volume trop lev Si vous percevez un sifflement dans les oreilles r duisez le volume ou cessez l coute Maintenez un volume d coute mod r Vous pourrez ainsi entendre les sons ext rieurs et tre attentif aux gens qui vous entourent Votre produit Creative accompagn des couteurs fournis est conforme la r glementation fran aise concernant les baladeurs musicaux Arr t du 24 Juillet 1998 Les caract ristiques techniques de ces couteurs se trouvent dans le manuel en ligne et ou sur le site internet de Creative Si vous choisissez d utiliser un autre casque ou d autres couteurs veuillez vous assurer au pr alable que leurs caract ristiques techniques soient les m mes
9. and peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with non certified computers or non shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the device Federal Communication Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement For USB transmitter GHO220A This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For Headset GHO220B Power is so low that no RF exposure calculation is needed This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Regulatory Information 25 Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes NMB 003 et CNR 210 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard Operation is subjected 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 Cet appareil est
10. conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le mat rial ne peut tre source D interf rences et 2 Doit accepter toutes les interf rences reques Y compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement ind sireable CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment statement entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Class prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur Appareils Numeriques NMB 003 edictee par le ministre des Communications MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the device Toute modification non approuv explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l appareil peut entra ner l annulation du droit de l utilisateur utiliser l appareil Regulatory Information 26 European Compliance This product conforms to the following EMC Directive 2004 108 EC C RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and Commission Regulation s Implementing Directive 2009 125 EC
11. customize your control panel display avatar to an image of your choice Simply double click the current avatar and choose an image file from the list Adjusting Your Volume Settings Drag the headset or microphone volume marker to adjust the volume level You can mute unmute the headset and or microphone by clicking their respective icons Configuring your general settings You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values c Click V from the top right corner of the interface and select the option from the list Using the Software 14 Enhancing the Audio SBX Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio enhances the audio output of your product using software optimizations To configure SBX Pro Studio click the SBX Pro Studio menu option on the left 1 2 3 4 lt BLASTER a Lom u gt a CRYSTALIZER BE surrouno tila n DiacoG Pius SMART VOLUME ef Um Click the checkbox next to one or more of the available enhancements to enable it Adjust the level of enhancements to be applied individually Click gt to play the demo video to test your configurations Readjust if necessary SBX Pro Studio includes a number of enhancements for movies and gaming elevating your movie and gaming experience to the next level These include SBX Crystalizer restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when music files iTunes and
12. 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 no installed and used in accordance with 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjected 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 CAUTION To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules this device must be installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits All cables used to connect to the computer
13. 5 Micro USB port for charging USB Wireless Transmitter 1 Connect button 2 Connect LED Your Headset At a Glance 3 Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Here we explain how to use the headset including the following procedures e Setting Up for Initial Use e Adjusting the Volume e Using Your Headset While Charging e Manual Pairing e Usage Scenarios Setting Up for Initial Use Step 1 Charge it Your headset can be used out of the box by connecting it via the charging cable to a computer The headset will charge while it is in use However please note that your headset will not be fully charged if you skip the initial charging process detailed below Note You are recommended to charge your headset for at least 8 hours before it is used for the first time Connect your headset to your computer using the Micro USB to USB cable and keep it turned off during this initial charging process The Power LED flashes white when charging and will turn off once charging completes Note Press and hold the Power LED button for 3 seconds to turn the headset off Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 4 Step 2 Connect the wireless transmitter to your computer Note If prompted for audio drivers click Cancel Step 3 Turn on the headset Press the Power LED button on the headset cup to turn on the headset Your headset is automatically paired to your wireless transmitt
14. CREATIVE EN 7 aL TIC Users Guide Model No GH0220A Transmitter GH0220B Headset Congratulations Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless gaming headset You are about to experience the legendary audio quality of Sound Blaster on your PC or Mac The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless combines the legendary acoustic engineering prowess of the Sound Blaster team to create a world class gaming headset with next generation wireless technology The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless gives you full uncompressed gaming audio enhanced with the SBX Pro Studio for incredible realism and 3D System Requirements Minimum Requirements e Intel Pentium IV 1 6GHz or equivalent AMD Mac processor e 512 RAM for Windows Vista e USB1 1 or USB2 0 port e Microsoft Windows 8 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit with Service Pack 1 or higher Windows XP 32 bit or 64 bit with Service Pack 2 or higher Mac OS X 10 5 8 or higher Recommended Requirements e Intel Core 2 Duo 2 0GHz or faster e 1GB RAM e Internet connection to download the drivers and applications available for this product e 600MB of free hard disk space Note Due to programming changes the recommended system requirements for the software and applications may change over time Congratulations 1 More Help For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster please visit www
15. E E de E de gt p F Lad 7 E 3 L n cm L FIL exl E d oF gt eu es d d Er F mm Hr 3 Sij p Su ef gt gt Lad uU EID lt 2 2 gt Aa eG eg mG CIE g LL PAL gt LJ f BLASTER m Select the VoiceFX checkbox to enable this feature 2 Select a VoiceFX preset from the drop down menu and click Test Speak into your microphone to listen to your voice with the selected VoiceFX preset applied 3 Use the sliders below to adjust the VoiceFX settings as desired Test and readjust as necessary 4 Click Save to save the adjusted settings into a new preset or click Delete to delete the active preset Note The default list of VoiceFX presets cannot be deleted Using the Software 16 Equalizer Settings Equalizers allows you to filter various audio frequency thus controlling the tone of your audio output The Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel comes equipped with a range of preset equalizer settings helping you to select different audio tones easily You can also manually modify or add equalizer presets EQ J EQ ACOUSTIC v 11 SAVE DELETE Tl a 1 2 a a z 2 E k 2408 1208 m E F ns cl
16. Installation and Uninstallation Mac For Mac OS the following applications are included in the software bundle Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel e Product Registration e Creative Uninstaller e Creative Driver Installing Notes Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation Using your web browser visit www creative com soundblaster products gaming and locate the software package for the Mac OS for your product Download this package into your local hard disk Double click the downloaded file to decompress it Double click the uncompressed DMG file Double click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on screen instructions to complete the installation Launch the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel from the Applications gt Creative gt Sound Blaster Tactic 3D folder This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your product s performance Click each of the menu bars to expand the configurations available En dor m e Uninstalling In the event that an uninstallation is required such as for upgrades please follow the following procedure Click Applications gt Creative gt Creative Uninstaller Select the Creative products to be uninstalled Click the Uninstall button Follow the on screen instructions PURE
17. OURS 2 SELECT RGB COLOR Coror 4 1 ILLUMINATION STANDBY TIMER 10 MINUTES v INTENSITY Orr Low MEDIUM His m PULSATION LACA aya e m meri MA Coll Sound BERS Low MEDIUM Orr CE BLASTER Click the Select RGB Color option and use the color picker below to select a LED color for your headset From the drop down menu select the idle time before the LED is switched to standby mode 3 Adjust the Intensity and Pulsation settings for the LED using the two slider bars N Using the Software 18 General Specifications Connectivity e One 3 50mm 1 8 stereo jack for detachable microphone Interfaces e Uncompressed 2 4GHz wireless technology e USB wireless transmitter for pairing with headset e Micro USB port for charging Radio Frequency e Operating RF range 2405 35 2477 35 MHz e Operating RF distance up to 30ft 10m in room usage e Number of RF channels 37 e RF transmitter power output OdBm typical SBX Pro Studio Technology SBX Crystalizer SBX Surround SBX Bass SBX Dialog Plus SBX Smart Volume General Specifications 19 Troubleshooting What do the various LED statuses mean The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset and USB wireless transmitter is equipped with various LEDs that indicate the status of the device Each LED their possible statuses and corresponding explanations are listed in the tables below Hea
18. computer 6 Launch the application by clicking Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Creative gt Sound Blaster Tactic 3D gt Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel For Mac 1 Using your web browser visit www creative com soundblaster products gaming and locate the software package for the Mac OS for your product 2 Download this package into your local hard disk 3 Double click the downloaded file to decompress it 4 Double click the uncompressed DMG file 5 Double click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on screen instructions to complete the installation 6 Launch the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel from the Applications gt Creative gt Sound Blaster Tactic 3D folder For more details on the software and the various features it has to offer please refer to Using the Software Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 6 Adjusting the Volume The Volume Control Wheel on the headset cup can be used to adjust your headset volume to a comfortable level You can also adjust the volume via the software or the in built volume settings on your computer CAUTION Do not listen to audio on your headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of time to avoid impairing your hearing Using Your Headset While Charging You can continue to use your headset while it charges Connect both the wireless transmitter and the Micro USB to USB cable to different USB ports on your computer The Po
19. dset LEDs LED Status Description Flashing Slowly White Charging Headset is turned on If headset is connected to Stable White the charging cable this status also indicates that charging is complete Power LED Flashing Rapidly White and a soft beeping sound emits from the headset Headset has low power Please charge your headset Headset is off If headset is connected to the charging cable this status also indicates that charging is complete Pairing mode is activated The headset is searching for Flashing Rapidly a compatible wireless Connect LED transmitter to be paired to Headset is paired to a Stable corresponding wireless transmitter Stable Red Microphone is muted Microphone Mute LED Off Microphone mute is off USB Transmitter Pairing mode is activated The transmitter is searching for a compatible headset that is in range Flashing Rapidly white Connect LED USB transmitter is not Flashing slowly White paired to any headset USB transmitter is paired to Stable white a headset Troubleshooting 20 The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Disable your computer s onboard audio chipset See your computer s motherboard documentation for details No sound from the headset Check the following e The headset and transmitter are turned on e The headset has sufficient battery power e The volume settings i
20. er out of the box This gives you the convenience and freedom to move around a distance of 30 feet 10 meters away from the transmitter Note No manual pairing is required by default If you need to manually pair the headset such as when you use a new wireless transmitter or in the event of a wireless error please refer to Manual Pairing for instructions Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 5 Step 4 Setthe default audio device Mac OS ONLY 1 Go to System Preferences and click Sound 2 Select Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Rage Wireless in both the Output and Input tabs Step 5 Wear it Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head Do not tighten excessively Step 6 Downloading and Installing the Software Your headset is now ready for use However you can enhance your audio and voice experience via an optional software package that can be downloaded and installed into your PC We recommend that you download and install this software to make full use of all the features that your headset is equipped with For Windows 1 Using a standard web browser visit www creative com soundblaster products gaming and locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product 2 Download this package into your local hard disk 3 Locate and launch the software package 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 5 When prompted restart your
21. hed and select Run as administrator Exit the application and launch Creative ALchemy again The game should now appear in the left column Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VolP Use the headset to enjoy outstanding acoustic performance in popular VoIP applications like Ventrilo and TeamSpeak Hear and be heard clearly by teammates during multiplayer games to get the tactical edge Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 9 Using the Software A specialized software for the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless is developed to provide additional enhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product The software bundle supports a range of operating systems including e Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista e Mac OS X 10 5 8 or higher To take full advantage of your headset we recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer Notes Some applications are available only for certain operating systems To learn more about each application please consult its respective Online Help Installation and Uninstallation Windows For Windows OS the following applications are included in the software bundle e Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel e Creative Software AutoUpdate e Online Product Registration e Creative ALchemy e Host OpenAL e Creative Driver Installing Notes Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installat
22. ion Ha Using a standard web browser visit www creative com soundblaster products gaming and locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product Download this package into your local hard disk Locate and launch the software package Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation When prompted restart your computer SIG LN Using the Software 10 6 Launch the application by clicking Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Creative gt Sound Blaster Tactic 3D gt Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel X Q m E d D T 4 j S J 44 m Fil N iL 7 m jid pum Ig AE SM chr ee DI g D m e 1 f BLASTER This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your product s performance Click each of the menu bars to expand the configurations available Uninstalling In the event that an uninstallation is required such as for upgrades please follow the following procedure 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program 2 Select the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D entry 3 Click the Uninstall button If the User Account Control dialog box appears click the Continue button 4 Click the Yes button 5 When prompted restart your computer Using the Software 11
23. ion materials such as scotch tape e Refer to the homepage of JBRC for information on recycling and recovery of rechargeable batteries and supporting shops http www jbrc com Vietnam RoHS Statement This product is in compliance with Circular 30 2011 TTBCT of the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Circular it does not contain the following substances in concentration greater than the Maximum Limit value as specified in the Circular Substance EE e polybrominated diphenyl ethers 100b PBDE 1 Maximum Limit does not apply to applications exempted from the Circular Maximum Limit refers to concentration by weight in homogeneous materials Regulatory Information 29 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd 2012 Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved Creative the Creative logo Sound Blaster the Sound Blaster logo Tactic3D SBX and SBX Pro Studio and Creative ALchemy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and or other countries Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporati
24. n Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel and system audio are properly adjusted and not muted e There is no hardware conflict between the headset and a peripheral device There is clipping distortion during audio playback Your computer system should be running in high performance mode You may need to disable any power saving features Some features are disabled when playing certain games When playing games that use DirectSound3D or OpenAL sound engines certain audio features will be disabled automatically This is to avoid distorting the environmental audio cues present in the game These features will be re enabled automatically when you exit the game Electronic interferences is occurring with other wireless devices Do the following e Set your wireless LAN router s channel to Auto 1 or 11 To do this refer to your router s user documentation e Place your transmitter away from other devices for example wireless routers that transmit wireless signals e Place your transmitter away from large metal surfaces e Refrain from doing large file transfers via the wireless Internet or Bluetooth connection while lis tening to music wirelessly Alternatively do not use your headset during intensive file transfers Music is not being transmitted to my headset Check the following e Your transmitter and your headset are turned on e Your transmitter and your headset are paired with each other Troubleshooting 21 Safe
25. nd software to enhance the audio in your games SBX Pro Studio will elevate your gaming experience to the next level allowing you to hear sound details in games you have never heard before For more details on the various SBX Pro Studio effects and their setup please refer to Using the Software Restoring Audio Effects in Games with Creative ALchemy When playing DirectSound 3D on Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows Vista the game loses its immersiveness and environmental effects due to changes in audio architecture To restore these effects and experience the full audio immersion follow the steps below Enable Windows XP compatibility mode Navigate to the folder where your game is installed Right click on the game s launcher and select Properties Select the Compatibility tab and select the Compatibility Mode checkbox Click the Compatibility Mode drop down arrow and select Windows XP Service Pack 2 then click OK POLE Enable the game in Creative ALchemy 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Creative gt ALchemy gt Creative ALchemy The game should be detected automatically and appear in the left column 2 Select the game and click gt gt to move it to the right column 3 Close the application When you launch the game you should hear the original effects Note If the game is not detected do the following Navigate to the folder where you have installed the game Right click the game s launc
26. on Mac OS is registered trademark of Apple Inc All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners All specifications are subject to change without prior notice Use of this product is subject to a limited hardware warranty Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured The software available for this product may not be used separately from the hardware Before using the software you must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the end user license agreement Regulatory Information 30
27. ratus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product e Refer all servicing to authorized and qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped e WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose your product to water or moisture If your product is moisture resistant take care not to immerse your product in water or expose it to rain Earphones e When a conductive apparatus such as earphones is used in close proximity with a CRT television or CRT monitor the latter may emit an electrostatic discharge The electrostatic discharge can be felt as a static short While this static shock is usually harmless it is good practice to avoid close contact with CRT devices when using earphones e Do not listen to audio on your earbuds or headphones at high volume for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss may result For users in the United States go to www hei org for more information e Do not listen to your audio device at high volume when driving cycling or crossing the road especially in heavy traffic or any other traffic condition where such use will hinder safe travel on the roads We recommend that cons
28. soundbiaster com The site also includes information on making purchases technical help and the latest software updates Using Creative Software AutoUpdate Locating downloading and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with the web based Creative Software AutoUpdate system When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet the website will analyze your computer system to determine your operating system language and which Creative products are connected to your system When this analysis is completed you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates for your connected products The files can then be retrieved and installed To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate please visit www souncb aster com support Notes First time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a browser component required for system analysis Check to ensure that this content is signed by Creative Labs Inc then click the Yes button Please ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running Creative Software AutoUpdate Congratulations 2 Your Headset At a Glance Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Gaming Headset 1 Adjustable headband 2 Detachable noise canceling microphone 1 Microphone Mute LED 2 Microphone jack 3 Volume Control Wheel 4 Power LED button
29. ty Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely and to reduce the chance of electric shock short circuiting damage fire hearing impairment or other hazards Improper handling may void the warranty for your product For more information read the warranty available with your product e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Clean only with dry cloth e Do not block any ventilation openings Install the product in accordance with the instructions Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 1049 e Do not pierce crush or set fire to your product e Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects e Do not subject your product to excessive force or impact e Protect the cables from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over e Unplug the appa
30. umers be extremely cautious when using this device on the road Safety Information 22 Avoid Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset is used at high volume Set the volume to a safe level You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time is required before your hearing could be affected Hearing experts suggest that to product your hearing e Limit the amount of time you use the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset at high volume e Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings e Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Embedded Battery e Do not attempt to remove the embedded battery The product must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations To replace the battery return your product to your regional support office For product service information go to www creative com e Do not expose to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like e CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect types CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
31. wer LED will blink slowly while charging and stabilize when fully charged You can also check the status of the battery via the battery indicator at the bottom right of the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel Please refer to Using the Software for details on this software Note The headset cannot be used during the initial 8 hr charging process Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 7 Manual Pairing Your headset is automatically paired to the wireless transmitter it is packaged with out of the box However certain situations such as the use of a new wireless transmitter errors in connection etc may result in the need to manually pair your headset to the transmitter The procedure for manual pairing is as follows Step 1 Activate pairing mode on the headset Press and hold the Microphone Mute button on the headset for 3 seconds The connect LED will begin to flash rapidly Step 2 Activate pairing mode on the transmitter Press and hold the Connect button on the USB wireless transmitter for 3 seconds The Connect LED on the transmitter will begin to flash rapidly BLASTER Step 3 Pairing success When the headset and the transmitter are paired the Connect LED on both devices will stop flashing and stabilize amp BLASTER BLASTER Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 8 Usage Scenarios Playing Games Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies a
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