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- Page 1 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: System Requirements
Congratulations! You are about to experience the legendary audio quality of Sound ® Blaster on every gaming rig in your arsenal! Gamers have enjoyed the power of Sound Blaster audio on their PC's for over 20 years and now for the first time ever, Sound Blaster Tactic Omega gaming headset brings it wirelessly to PC, Mac, Xbox 360 and PS3. - Page 3 About Your Headset Sound Blaster Tactic Omega Gaming Headset Adjustable headband Volume Control Reset button buttons Microphone Power LED Mute LED button button Micro-USB port Microphone jack for charging Voice input jack for Noise-canceling Xbox 360 microphone Connect LED Audio input button jack for console...
- Page 4 Assembling the headset stand NOTE Attach the metal rods as illustrated.
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Page 5: Setting Up Your Headset
Setting Up Your Headset For Xbox 360 Default S O LE C O N... - Page 6 With HDMI cable Sold separately S O LE C O N If you are using the HDMI audio adapter • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to the HDMI audio adapter’s output jacks. S O LE C O N...
- Page 7 If you are not using the HDMI audio adapter • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to your TV’s audio output jacks. • Configure your TV to enable analog audio output. Refer to your TV’s user’s guide for instructions. NOTE Slide the Console/PC Mode switch on the transmitter to Console. From the main menu, navigate to System Settings Console Settings Audio...
- Page 8 For Playstation 3 Default S O LE C O N With HDMI cable S O LE C O N If you are using the composite AV cable • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to your TV’s audio input jacks.
- Page 9 SO LE CO N If you are not using the composite AV cable • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to your TV’s audio output jacks. • Configure your TV to enable analog audio output. Refer to your TV’s user’s guide for instructions NOTE Slide the Console/PC Mode switch on the transmitter to Console.
- Page 10 For PC/Mac Your headset can be used without installing any software. However to enjoy the full features of your headset such as THX TruStudio Pro and VoiceFX, we recommend you to install the drivers and applications for it by following the steps below Step 1: Download the software Visit www.soundblaster.com to download the latest drivers and...
- Page 11 Double-click the Install icon. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. You can launch the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel from the Applications\Creative\Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Omega folder. Step 4: Set the default audio device (For Mac OS only) Go to System Preferences, then click Sound.
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Page 12: Charge Your Headset
Charge your headset When using your headset for the first time, you should charge the headset for at least 8 hours. Connect your headset to the wireless transmitter and turn off the headset while charging. The Power LED flashes red when charging, and lights up red when fully charged. -
Page 13: Wearing The Headset
Wearing the Headset Turn on/off the headset Press and hold the headset’s Power button for three seconds to turn it on/off. The Power LED lights up blue when the headset is turned on. Put on the headset Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten excessively. - Page 14 Using the Wireless Features The wireless capability gives you the convenience and freedom to move around up to a distance of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the transmitter. Your headset and wireless transmitter are paired together and are ready to use.
- Page 15 Step 3: Successful pairing The Connect LED on the headset and transmitter will stop flashing and light up blue when paired.
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Page 16: Control Panel
Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel Managing your TacticProfiles Activate a profile by clicking selecting it from the list. Click to save all settings to the current profile or create a new profile. Click to delete the active profile. Customizing your avatar You can customize the avatar for each profile by clicking the portrait and selecting another one from the list. - Page 17 Adjusting your volume settings Drag the headset or microphone volume marker to adjust the volume level. You can mute/unmute the headset or microphone by clicking their respective icon. Configuring your software settings Click each feature to access its settings page. More information on each feature can be found in their respective sections in this manual.
- Page 18 Checking your headset’s battery status You can refer to the battery status indicator on the control panel to see how much power is remaining in your headset.
- Page 19 THX TruStudio Pro Settings 1 Audio Test controls Play/Pause or Stop the demo video. 2 THX TruStudio Pro enhancements Select to enable or disable each enhancement. 3 Enhancement Level slider Adjust the amount of enhancement to apply. Enhancing your audio experience You can adjust the amount to apply for each enhancement by dragging its slider left to decrease or right to increase.
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Page 20: Equalizer Settings
Equalizer Settings 1 EQ presets Select an equalizer preset to apply to your audio. 2 EQ sliders Adjust the equalizer settings. Customizing your EQ settings Select the EQ checkbox to enable this feature, then click the EQ drop- down arrow and select a preset from the list. Selecting a preset will move the EQ sliders to the appropriate values. - Page 21 VoiceFX Settings 1 VoiceFX presets Select a VoiceFX preset to apply to your voice input. 2 VoiceFX audio test Listen to your voice with the selected VoiceFX preset applied. 3 VoiceFX sliders Adjust the VoiceFX settings. Customizing your VoiceFX settings Select the VoiceFX checkbox to enable this feature, then click the VoiceFX drop-down arrow and select a preset from the list.
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Page 22: Appearance Settings
Appearance Settings 1 Color selector Select a highlight color for the software user interface. 2 Theme selector Select a graphical style for the software user interface. 3 Intensity slider Adjust the brightness of the LEDs. 4 Pulsation slider Adjust the frequency at which the LEDs fade on and off. Choosing a color Click on the color that you want to use as the highlight. -
Page 23: Using Your Headset
Using Your Headset Playing Games Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in your games. THX TruStudio Pro will elevate your gaming experience to the next level, allowing you to hear sound details in games you have never heard before! THX TruStudio Pro Crystalizer restores the dynamic range that is lost when iTunes and MP3 music gets compressed. - Page 24 • Navigate to the folder where you have installed the game. • Right-click on the game’s launcher and select Run as administrator. • Exit the application and launch Creative ALchemy again. The game should now appear in the left column.
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Page 25: Software Suite
Creative Software Suite For PC: • Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel • Creative ALchemy • Creative System Information For Mac: • Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel NOTE • The applications available for your headset may differ from those listed here. - Page 26 THX TruStudio Pro Technology (For PC and Mac only) • THX TruStudio Pro Crystalizer • THX TruStudio Pro Surround • THX TruStudio Pro Bass • THX TruStudio Pro Dialog Plus • THX TruStudio Pro Smart Volume...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problems with Multiple Audio Devices The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster Tactic Disable your computer's onboard audio chipset. See your computer's motherboard documentation for details Problems with Sound No sound from the headset. Check the following: •... -
Page 28: Safety Information
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. • Do not expose to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like •... - Page 29 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Wireless Device • The short wave radio frequency signals of a wireless device may impair the operation of other electronic and medical devices. •...
- Page 30 (Arrêté du 24 Juillet 1998). Les caractéristiques techniques de ces écouteurs 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 écouteurs, veuillez vous assurer au préalable que leurs caractéristiques techniques soient les mêmes.
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Page 31: Regulatory Information
With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place the Proposition 65 warning on its products. - Page 32 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.
- Page 33 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a 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.