Creative GH0240 User Manual

User’s Guide

Model No.: GH0240

Congratulations!

Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury headset. Connect it to your computer and
you are about to experience the legendary audio quality of Sound Blaster.

Acoustically optimized and evolved to match up with today and tomorrow’s 3D gaming systems, the
Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury is equipped with SBX Pro Studio™ technology gaming effects to give you
unrivaled 3D positional surround sound and realism.

Package Checklist

Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury package comes with the following:

l Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury with detachable microphone
l Sound Blaster Dual Mode™ adapter
l Quick Start leaflet

Minimum System Requirements

l 512 MB RAM
l 600 MB of free hard disk space
l USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

For Windows

l Microsoft

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Windows®8 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with

Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher

l Intel

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Pentium®4 or AMD®equivalent processor, 1.6 GHz or faster

l Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard chipset

For Mac

l Mac OS

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X 10.6.8 and above

l Intel Core™ Duo processor, 1.6 GHz or faster

Recommended Requirements

l Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.0 GHz or faster
l 1 GB RAM

Note:

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

Overview

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(a) Adjustable headband

(b) Volume Control

(c) Microphone Mute switch

(d) Sound Blaster Dual Mode™ adapter

(e) Noise-Canceling microphone

Flexible Connection Options

4-pole Analog Cable to your Smart Devices

USB Cable to your PC/Mac

Splitter Cable* to your Soundcard

* Cable not included

Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury

Set up your headset in three simple steps:

1. Connect your headset

2. Set up your headset

3. Use it

Step 1: Connect your headset

Connecting to a Computer (USBDigital Mode)

Connect your headset to a computer using the Sound Blaster Dual Mode™ adapter. Experience the
power of Sound Blaster with all your games and calls, on your PC and Mac.

Note:

The Sound Blaster audio processing is only available when the headset is connected via the
Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter.

Set the default audio device (for Mac only)

1. Go to System Preferences and click Sound.

2. Select Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury in both the Output and Input tabs.

Note:

If prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.

Connecting to a Mobile Device(4-Pole Analog Mode)

The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury headset also lets you enjoy entertainment on-the-go with portable
smart devices including iPhones, Android phones and tablets.

Simply connect the headset using the 4-pole analog cable.

Step 2 :Set up your headset

Before using your headset, you should install the drivers and applications for it by following the steps
below. This lets you enjoy the full features of your headset such as SBX Pro Studio audio
enhancements and VoiceFX voice morphing technology.

Connect the Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter to your computer's USB port

Install the software

For Windows

1. Using a standard web browser, visit soundblaster

2. Locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product.

3. Download this package into your local hard disk.

4. Locate and launch the software package.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. When prompted, restart your computer.

7. Launch the application by clicking Start > Programs or All Programs > Creative > Sound
Blaster Tactic(3D) headset > Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel.

For Mac

1.

Using a standard web browser, visit soundblaster

2. Locate the software package for the Mac OS for your product.

3. Download this package into your local hard disk.

4. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.

5. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.

6. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.

7. Launch the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel from the Applications folder.

For more details on the software and the various features it has to offer, please refer to Using the
Software.

Step 3 : Use It

Wearing the Headset

Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten excessively.

Adjusting the Volume

The Volume Control dial can be used to adjust your headset volume to a
comfortable level. You can also adjust the volume via the software or the
built-in 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.

Usage Scenarios

Enjoying Audio with Sound Blaster processing

Connect your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury to your computer via the Sound Blaster Dual Mode
adapter to enjoy the legendary Sound Blaster audio quality. 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!

Playing Games, Music or Movies

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.