Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Manual

Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Manual

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  • Page 2: System Requirements

    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.
  • Page 3: More Help

    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.
  • Page 4 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 ...
  • Page 5: Setting Up For Initial Use

    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...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7: Set The Default Audio Device

    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. Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 6...
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Volume

    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...
  • Page 9: Manual Pairing

    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. Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 8...
  • Page 10: Usage Scenarios

    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...
  • Page 11: Using The Software

    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: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher...
  • Page 12 6. Launch the application by clicking Start > Programs or All Programs > Creative > Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) > Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel". 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.
  • Page 13 Installation and Uninstallation - Mac For Mac OS, the following applications are included in the software bundle: Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel Product Registration Creative Uninstaller Creative Driver Installing Notes: Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation. 1.
  • Page 14: Managing Your Profiles

    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.
  • Page 15: Configuring Your General Settings

    Customizing Your Display Avatar You can 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.
  • Page 16 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. Click the checkbox next to one or more of the available enhancements to enable it. 2.
  • Page 17 Enhancing the Microphone - VoiceFX™ To configure VoiceFX settings, Click the "VoiceFX" menu option on the left. 1. 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.
  • Page 18: Equalizer Settings

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20: General Specifications

    General Specifications Connectivity One 3.50mm (1/8") stereo jack for detachable microphone Interfaces Uncompressed 2.4GHz wireless technology USB wireless transmitter for pairing with headset Micro-USB port for charging Radio Frequency Operating RF range: 2405 - 2477 MHz Operating RF distance: up to 30ft (10m) in-room usage Number of RF channels: 37 RF transmitter power output: 0dBm (typical) SBX Pro Studio Technology...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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:...
  • Page 22 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: The headset and transmitter are turned on. The headset has sufficient battery power.
  • Page 23: Safety Information

    Safety 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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT — A LIRE AVEC ATTENTION Ecouter de manière prolongée, à un très haut volume sonore de la musique (au dessus de 80 decibels), aumoyen d'un casque ou d'écouteurs, peut entraîner une détérioration irreversible et définitive de vos facultés auditives. L’usage répété et habituel d’un casque ou d’écouteurs à un niveau de volume sonoretrop élevé...
  • Page 26: Regulatory Information

    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 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27: Notice For Canada

    Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique 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.
  • Page 28: European Compliance

    European Compliance This product conforms to the following: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. 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). Communication/RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 29 Ukraine RoHS Statement Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні, затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057 Notice for Australia / New Zealand Complies with the requirements of the ACMA Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 2008.
  • Page 30: Notice For Japan

    Notice for Japan Recycling Rechargeable Battery Li-ion Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled. 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/ For recycling of replaceable (removable_ lithium rechargeable batteries: It is recommended to remove the rechargeable batteries when t hey are fully...
  • Page 31 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.

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