Congratulations! Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB gaming headset. You are about to experience the legendary audio quality of Sound Blaster on your PC or Mac®. The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB combines the legendary acoustic engineering prowess of the Sound Blaster team to create a world-class gaming headset with next-generation sound technology.
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Your Headset At a Glance Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Gaming Headset 1 1 - Adjustable headband 2 - Detachable noise-cancelling microphone 2 1 - Microphone mute LED 2 - Microphone jack 4 1 3 - 4-pole analog jack 4 - Volume control wheel 2 5 - Micro-USB port 3 5 Your Headset At a Glance 3
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Here we explain how to use the headset including the following procedures: l Setting Up for Initial Use l Adjusting the Volume l Connecting to Smart Devices l Usage Scenarios Setting Up for Initial Use Step 1 : Connect the headset Connect your headset to a computer using the MicroUSB to USB cable. The headset earcup will light up once the headset is properly connected. Step 2 : Set the default audio device (Mac OS ONLY) 1.
Step 4 : 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. Note: Please ensure that your headset is plugged into your computer before downloading and installing the software. For Windows 1.
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.
Usage Scenarios Playing Games Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in your games.
Using the Software A specialized software for the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB 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 To take full advantage of your headset, we recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer. l l Notes: Some applications are available only for certain operating systems.
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. Click each of the menu bars to expand the configurations available.
Installation and Uninstallation - Mac For Mac OS, the following applications are included in the software bundle: l l l l 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. Using your web browser, visit www.creative.com/soundblaster/products/gaming and locate the software package for the Mac OS for your product. 2.
Using the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel 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 USB. The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example. The user interface for other operating systems may differ slightly.
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. Configuring your general settings You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values.
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. Adjust the level of enhancements to be applied individually. 3. Click to play the demo video to test your configurations. 4. Readjust if necessary.
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. 3. Use the sliders below to adjust the VoiceFX settings as desired. Test and readjust as necessary. 4.
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. To view the Equalizer Settings interface, select "Equalizer" from the menu. To apply and adjust an equalizer preset, 1. Check the EQ checkbox to enable the use of the equalizer.
Customizing the Illumination and Theme The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB 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. Select "SB Prism" from the menu to view the interface. 1. Click the "Select RGB Color" option and use the color picker below to select a LED color for your headset. 2.
General Specifications Connectivity l l One 3.50mm (1/8") stereo jack for detachable microphone One 3.
Troubleshooting What do the various LED statuses mean? The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB headset 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: Headset LEDs LED Status Description Stable / Pulsating Headset is turned on. Off Headset is off. Stable (Red) Microphone is muted. Off Microphone mute is off.
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. l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Avoid Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB 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. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
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 peut donner l'impression à l'utilisateur que le volume sonore émis par l’appareil n'est pas suffisant.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if no installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT: This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment statement entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
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.
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.
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