Page 2 - System Requirements; Minimum Requirements; Recommended Requirements
Congratulations! 1 Congratulations! Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless gaming headset. You are about toexperience the legendary audio quality of Sound Blaster on your PC or Mac®. The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless combines the legendary acoustic engineering prowess...
Page 3 - More Help; Using Creative Software AutoUpdate
Congratulations! 2 More Help For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster, please visit www.soundblaster.com . The site also includes information on making purchases, technical help and the latest software updates. Using Creative Software AutoUpdate Locating, downloading and installing upd...
Page 4 - Your Headset At a Glance; Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Gaming Headset; USB Wireless Transmitter
Your Headset At a Glance 3 Your Headset At a Glance Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Gaming Headset 2 1 1 - Adjustable headband 2 - Detachable noise-canceling microphone 1 2 5 3 4 1 - Microphone Mute LED 2 - Microphone jack 3 - Volume Control Wheel 4 - Power LED button 5 - Micro-USB port for ch...
Page 5 - Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless; Setting Up for Initial Use
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 4 Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Here we explain how to use the headset including the following procedures: l Setting Up for Initial Use l Adjusting the Volume l Using Your Headset While Charging l Manual Pairing l Usage Scenarios Sett...
Page 6 - Step 2 : Connect the wireless transmitter to your computer; Step 3 : Turn on the headset
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 5 Step 2 : Connect the wireless transmitter to your computer Note: If prompted for audio drivers, click Cancel . Step 3 : Turn on the headset Press the Power LED button on the headset cup to turn on the headset. Your headset is automatically paired to ...
Page 7 - Step 6 : Downloading and Installing the Software; For Windows
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 6 Step 4 : Set the default audio device (Mac OS ONLY) 1. Go to System Preferences and click Sound . 2. Select " Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Rage Wireless " in both the Output and Input tabs. Step 5 : Wear it Adjust the headband so that the headset...
Page 8 - Adjusting the Volume
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 7 Adjusting the Volume The Volume Control Wheel on the headset cup can be used to adjust your headsetvolume to a comfortable level. You can also adjust the volume via the software orthe in-built volume settings on your computer. CAUTION: Do not listen ...
Page 9 - Manual Pairing; Step 1 : Activate pairing mode on the headset
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 8 Manual Pairing Your headset is automatically paired to the wireless transmitter it is packaged with out of the box.However, certain situations such as the use of a new wireless transmitter, errors in connection etc.may result in the need to manually ...
Page 10 - Usage Scenarios; Playing Games; Enable Windows XP compatibility mode; Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless 9 Usage Scenarios Playing Games Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio inyour games. SBX Pro Studio will elevate your gaming experience to the next level, allowing you tohear sound details in gam...
Page 11 - Using the Software; Installation and Uninstallation - Windows; Installing
Using the Software 10 Using the Software A specialized software for the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless is developed to provide additionalenhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product. The software bundle supportsa range of operating systems including: l Windows 8, Windo...
Page 12 - Uninstalling
Using the Software 11 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 yourproduct pl...
Page 13 - Installation and Uninstallation - Mac
Using the Software 12 Installation and Uninstallation - Mac For Mac OS , the following applications are included in the software bundle: l Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel l Product Registration l Creative Uninstaller l Creative Driver Installing Notes: Please ensure that your product is conne...
Page 14 - Using the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
Using the Software 13 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 andadjust the various features of your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless. The examples andscreenshots below uses Windows as an exa...
Page 15 - Customizing Your Display Avatar
Using the Software 14 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 th...
Page 16 - Enhancing the Audio - SBX Pro Studio
Using the Software 15 Enhancing the Audio - SBX Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio enhances the audio output of your product using software optimizations. To configureSBX Pro Studio, click the " SBX Pro Studio " menu option on the left. 1. Click the checkbox next to one or more of the available enhan...
Page 17 - Enhancing the Microphone - VoiceFXTM
Using the Software 16 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 li...
Page 18 - Equalizer Settings
Using the Software 17 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...
Page 19 - Customizing the Illumination and Theme
Using the Software 18 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 theSound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel. Select...
Page 20 - General Specifications; Connectivity
General Specifications 19 General Specifications Connectivity l One 3.50mm (1/8") stereo jack for detachable microphone Interfaces l Uncompressed 2.4GHz wireless technology l USB wireless transmitter for pairing with headset l Micro-USB port for charging Radio Frequency l Operating RF range: 240...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; What do the various LED statuses mean?
Troubleshooting 20 Troubleshooting What do the various LED statuses mean? The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset and USB wireless transmitter is equipped withvarious LEDs that indicate the status of the device. Each LED, their possible statuses andcorresponding explanations are listed in t...
Page 22 - No sound from the headset.; There is clipping/distortion during audio playback.; Music is not being transmitted to my headset.
Troubleshooting 21 The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster Tactic3D RageWireless. Disable your computer's onboard audio chipset. See your computer's motherboard documentation fordetails. No sound from the headset. Check the following: l The headset and transmitter are tu...
Page 23 - Safety Information; Earphones
Safety Information 22 Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electricshock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read...
Page 24 - Avoid Hearing Damage; Embedded Battery; Wireless Device
Safety Information 23 Avoid Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset is used at highvolume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that maysound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you ...
Page 25 - IMPORTANT — A LIRE AVEC ATTENTION
Safety Information 24 IMPORTANT — A LIRE AVEC ATTENTION Ecouter de manière prolongée, à un très haut volume sonore de la musique (au dessus de 80decibels), aumoyen d'un casque ou d'écouteurs, peut entraîner une détérioration irreversible etdéfinitive de vos facultés auditives. L’usage répété et habi...
Page 26 - Regulatory Information; Notice for the USA
Regulatory Information 25 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 reasonableprotection against harmful interferen...
Page 27 - Notice for Canada
Regulatory Information 26 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 su...
Page 28 - European Compliance
Regulatory Information 27 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 VoltageDirective 2006/95/EC and Commission Regulation(s) Implementing Directive(2009/125/EC). Co...
Page 29 - Ukraine RoHS Statement; Turkey RoHS Statement; Notice for Singapore; Complies with
Regulatory Information 28 Ukraine RoHS Statement Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деякихнебезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні, затвердженого постановоюКабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057 Notice for Australia / New...
Page 30 - Notice for Japan; Recycling Rechargeable Battery; Vietnam RoHS Statement
Regulatory Information 29 Notice for Japan Recycling Rechargeable Battery Li-ion Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled. l For recycling of embedded lithium rechargeable batteries inside Creative products, please donot attempt to remove the battery from the device. For recyc...