Creative GH0220B User Manual

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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

l Intel® Pentium™ IV - 1.6GHz or equivalent AMD/Mac processor l 512 RAM for Windows® Vista® l USB1.1 or USB2.0 port l 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

l Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.0GHz or faster l 1GB RAM l Internet connection to download the drivers and applications available for this product l 600MB of free hard disk space

Note:

Due to programming changes, the recommended system requirements for the software and applications may change over time.

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More Help

For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster, please visit www.soundblaster.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.soundblaster.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.

Your Headset At a Glance 3

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

5 - Micro-USB port for charging

USBWireless Transmitter

1 - Connect button

2 - Connect LED

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Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless

Here we explain how to use the headset including the following procedures:

l Setting Up for Initial Use

l Adjusting the Volume

l Using Your Headset While Charging

l Manual Pairing

l 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.

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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 transmitter 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.

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Step 4 :Set the 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 computer.

6. Launch the application by clicking Start > Programs or All Programs > Creative >Sound

Blaster Tactic(3D) > 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 > Creative >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.

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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 Power 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.

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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.

Step 3 :Pairing success

When the headset and the transmitter are paired, the Connect LEDon both devices will stop flashing and stabilize.

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Usage Scenarios

Playing Games

Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and 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

1. Navigate to the folder where your game is installed.

2. Right-click on the game's launcher and select Properties.

3. Select the Compatibility tab and select the Compatibility Mode checkbox.

4. Click the Compatibility Mode drop-down arrow and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2), then click OK.

Enable the game in Creative ALchemy

1. Click Start >Programs or All Programs >Creative >ALchemy >Creative ALchemy. The game should be detected automatically and appear in the left column.

2. Select the game and click ">>" 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 launched 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 (VoIP)

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.

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