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Creative Sound Blaster GC7 - USB DAC and Amp Quick Start Guide

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW - Part 1

  1. EFX CONTROL PANEL
    1. Surround Button
    2. Microphone Button
    3. Treble Button
    4. Super X-Fi Button
    5. Bass Button
    6. EFX Control Knob with On / Indicator Off Toggle Button
    7. EFX Value Display
  2. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
    Volume Control:
    Blinking Orange – Muted
    Solid Orange – Unmuted
  3. C1-C4 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS *
    C1:
    • FPS Mode
    • Battle Royale Mode
    • MOBA Mode

C2:

  • Mic-monitoring

C3:

  • Scout Mode

C4:

  • Output Switch: Headphones / Speakers

* Customizable via the Creative app

  1. GAMEVOICE MIX CONTROL KNOB
    GameVoice Mix:
    Solid Orange – Game Audio / Voice Chat
  2. MIC MUTE / UNMUTE BUTTON
    Mic Mute / Unmute:
    Solid Red – Muted
    LED Off – Unmuted
  3. SUPER X-FI BUTTON
    Super X-Fi:
    Solid Green – SXFI On
    Solid Blue – SXFI BATTLE Mode
    Solid Orange – SXFI Off
    Blinking Red – Super X-Fi Profile Download via BLE

OVERVIEW - Part 2

  1. Platform LED Indicator
  2. Dolby Audio Decoder
  3. Mic-in / Headset-in Ports
  4. Line-in / Line-out Ports
  5. Headphone Gain Switch
  6. Optical-in / Optical-out Ports
  7. USB-C Port
  8. Platform Switch (Mobile / Console / PC)
  9. Power Button

CONNECTIVITY

  1. Console Mode
    CONNECTIVITY - Console Mode - Power
    CONNECTIVITY - Console Mode - Audio
  2. PC Mode
    CONNECTIVITY - PC Mode - Power and Audio - Part 1
    CONNECTIVITY - PC Mode - Power and Audio - Part 2
  3. Mobile Mode
    CONNECTIVITY - Mobile Mode - Power
    CONNECTIVITY - Mobile Mode - Audio

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GAMEVOICE MIX SETUP

GAMEVOICE MIX SETUP
Effortlessly find the perfect balance between your game audio and chat volume without going to Settings or having to exit your game with GameVoice Mix.

PC Setup:

  • Settings > System > Sound > Sound Control Panel > Playback Tab > Speakers (Sound Blaster GC7) > Set As Default Device
  • Settings > System > Sound > Sound Control Panel > Playback Tab > Headset (Sound Blaster GC7) > Set As Default Communications Device
  • Settings > System > Sound > Sound Control Panel > Recording Tab > Microphone (Sound Blaster GC7) > Set As Default Device

Mac Setup:

  • System Preferences > Sound > Output > Sound Blaster GC7 (Speakers)
  • System Preferences > Sound > Input > Sound Blaster GC7 (Microphone)

PS5 / PS4 Setup:
For more details, please visit creative.com/support/SBGC7

Note: GameVoice Mix is currently not supported on Xbox Series X / S and Xbox One series

BLUETOOTH ® LOW ENERGY (BLE) SETUP

BLUETOOTH ® LOW ENERGY (BLE) SETUP
The Creative app will auto-initiate BLE's first-time pairing. When initiated, the C1 button on your Sound Blaster GC7 will start blinking in white. Press on the C1 button once to allow the BLE pairing. If BLE pairing is cancelled through the Creative app, the C1 button will revert to its previous LED state and function.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wireless Type: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
RF Output Power: 4 dBm
Operating RF range: 2402–2480 MHz
Operating Temperature: 0–40°C
Input: 5V 500 mA

CREATIVE APP


Available on Windows PC, set up your product, personalize audio settings, enhance your product's performance, and more with the Creative app:

  • Enjoy Acoustic Engine sound mode features such as Surround, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog Plus
  • Configure Playback, Recording, and other settings
  • Perform software, product registration, and more
  • Download the Creative app from creative.com/support/sbgc7

SUPER X-FI PERSONALIZATION


Unleash the performance of Super X-Fi with SXFI App. The app allows you to personalize your Super X-Fi profile through an advanced Head & Ear-Mapping process for a complete Super X-Fi experience

Download SXFI App from:

www.apple.com


play.google.com

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product during installation or at register.creative.com.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please visit creative.com/compliance/sbgc7 for user guide and safety and regulatory information.
Visit support.creative.com to resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self help Knowledge Base. You can also find Customer Support Services and other helpful information here.

Warranty
Warranty information is supplied with your product in a separate document. Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of the Warranty period.

Keep this document for future reference.

Videos

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