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Congratulations! 1
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. The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless gives you full, uncompressed gaming audio
enhanced with the SBX Pro Studio for incredible realism and 3D.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
l Intel® Pentium™ IV - 1.6GHz or equivalent AMD/Mac processor
l 512 RAM for Windows® Vista®
l USB1.1 or USB2.0 port
l Microsoft® Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-
bit with Service Pack 1 or higher; Windows XP 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher;
Mac O X 10.5.8 or higher
Recommended Requirements
l Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or faster
l 1GB RAM
l Internet connection to download the drivers and applications available for this product
l 600MB of free hard disk space
Note:
Due to programming changes, the recommended system requirements for the software and
applications may change over time.
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 updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with
the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.
When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the website will analyze your
computer system to determine your operating system, language and which Creative products are
connected to your system.
When this analysis is completed, you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software
updates for your connected products. The files can then be retrieved and installed.
To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate, please visit www.soundblaster.com/support.
Notes:
First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download
of a browser component required for system analysis. 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.
Your Headset At a Glance 3
Your Headset At a Glance
Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Gaming Headset
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1 - Adjustable headband
2 - Detachable noise-canceling microphone
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2
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1 - Microphone Mute LED
2 - Microphone jack
3 - Volume Control Wheel
4 - PowerLEDbutton
5 - Micro-USB port for charging
USBWireless Transmitter
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1 - Connect button
2 - Connect LED
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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
Setting Up for Initial Use
Step 1 :Charge it
Your headset can be used out of the box by connecting it via the charging cable to a computer. The
headset will charge while it is in use. However, please note that your headset will not be fully charged
if you skip the initial charging process detailed below.
Note:
You are recommended to charge your headset for at least 8 hours before it is used for the first
time. Connect your headset to your computer using the Micro-USB to USB cable and keep it
turned off during this initial charging process. 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.
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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 LEDbutton on the headset cup to turn on the headset.
Your headset is automatically paired to your wireless transmitter out of the box. This gives you the
convenience and freedom to move around a distance of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the
transmitter.
Note:
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.
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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 rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten excessively.
Step 6 :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.
For Windows
1. Using a standard web browser, visit www.creative.com/soundblaster/products/gaming and
locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product.
2. Download this package into your local hard disk.
3. Locate and launch the software package.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
6. Launch the application by clicking Start > Programs or All Programs > Creative >Sound
Blaster Tactic(3D) > Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel".
For Mac
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. Download this package into your local hard disk.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to decompress it.
4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
5. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
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.
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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.
Using Your Headset While Charging
You can continue to use your headset while it charges. Connect both the wireless transmitter and the
Micro-USB to USB cable to different USB ports on your computer. The Power LED will blink slowly
while charging and stabilize when fully charged.
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.
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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 pair your headset to the transmitter. The procedure for manual
pairing is as follows:
Step 1 : Activate pairing mode on the headset
Press and hold the Microphone Mute button on the headset for 3 seconds. The connect LED will begin to
flash rapidly.
Step 2 : Activate pairing mode on the transmitter
Press and hold the Connect button on the USB wireless transmitter for 3 seconds. The Connect LEDon
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.
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Usage Scenarios
Playing Games
Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in
your games. SBX Pro Studio will elevate your gaming experience to the next level, allowing you to
hear sound details in games you have never heard before! For more details on the various SBX Pro
Studio effects and their setup, please refer to Using the Software
Restoring Audio Effects in Games with Creative ALchemy
When playing DirectSound
®
3D on Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the game loses its
immersiveness and environmental effects due to changes in audio architecture.
To restore these effects and experience the full audio immersion, follow the steps below:
Enable Windows XPcompatibility mode
1. Navigate to the folder where your game is installed.
2. Right-click on the game's launcher and select Properties.
3. Select the Compatibility tab and select the Compatibility Mode checkbox.
4. Click the Compatibility Mode drop-down arrow and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2), then
click OK.
Enable the game in Creative ALchemy
1. Click Start >Programs or All Programs >Creative >ALchemy >Creative ALchemy.
The game should be detected automatically and appear in the left column.
2. Select the game and click ">>" to move it to the right column.
3. Close the application.
When you launch the game, you should hear the original effects.
Note:
If the game is not detected, do the following:
- Navigate to the folder where you have installed the game.
- Right-click the game's launched and select "Run as administrator".
- Exit the application and launch Creative ALchemy again. The game should now appear in the
left column.
Communicating with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
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.
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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:
l Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista
l 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.
Notes:
Some applications are available only for certain operating systems. To learn more about each
application, please consult its respective Online Help.
Installation and Uninstallation - Windows
For Windows OS, the following applications are included in the software bundle:
l Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
l Creative SoftwareAutoUpdate
l Online Product Registration
l Creative ALchemy
l Host OpenAL
l Creative Driver
Installing
Notes:
Please ensure that your product is connected to the computer running the installation.
1. Using a standard web browser, visit www.creative.com/soundblaster/products/gaming and
locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product.
2. Download this package into your local hard disk.
3. Locate and launch the software package.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
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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.
Uninstalling
In the event that an uninstallation is required (such as for upgrades), please follow the following
procedure.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program.
2. Select the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) entry.
3. Click the Uninstall button.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button.
4. Click the Yes button.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
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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 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. Download this package into your local hard disk.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to decompress it.
4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
5. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
6. Launch the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel from the Applications > Creative
>Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) folder.
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.
Uninstalling
In the event that an uninstallation is required (such as for upgrades), please follow the following
procedure.
1. Click Applications > Creative >Creative Uninstaller.
2. Select the Creative products to be uninstalled.
3. Click the Uninstall button.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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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 Wireless. The examples and
screenshots below uses Windows as an example. The user interface for other operating systems may
differ slightly.
Managing Your Profiles
The Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel comes equipped with a set of pre-
configured profiles to suit your different needs including:
l First Person Shooter
l Action andAdventure
l Driving Simulation
l Real Time Strategy
To activate a profile,
1. Click the main "Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel" bar to view the
main screen of the software.
2. Click the down arrow and select your desired profile from the list.
To modify and save changes to the active profile,
1. Navigate through the various other menu options of the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
and modify the configurations as desired.
2. Return to the main interface and click [Save] to save the current settings to the active profile.
To delete the active profile, click the [Delete] button.
You can also share profiles among your friends and other gamers using the [Import] and [Export]
functions.
Note:
Tactic profiles for Windows and Mac are not compatible with each other.
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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.
Click from the top right corner of the interface and select the option from the list.
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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.
SBX Pro Studio includes a number of enhancements for movies and gaming, elevating your movie and
gaming experience to the next level. These include:
l SBX Crystalizer - restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when music files (iTunes and
MP3) gets compressed. This makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended,
and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games.
l SBX Surround - provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and
spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels. Stereo content or multi-channel
content will sound as if its coming from all sides while voices remain centered in front and
original balance and timbre is preserved.
l SBX Bass - fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better enter-
tainment experience. Consumers no longer have to tolerate a lack of bass in speakers as the
SBX Bass technology dramatically improves the sound experience even in the absence of a
subwoofer.
l SBX Dialog Plus - enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to
hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening envi-
ronment.
l SBX Smart Volume - addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback
and between songs by continuously measuring volume automatically, applying gain and atten-
uation intelligently to compensate for any changes.
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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. Click [Save] to save the adjusted settings into a new preset or click [Delete] to delete the
active preset.
Note:
The default list of VoiceFX presets cannot be deleted.
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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.
2. From the drop down menu, select the preset to use.
3. Adjust the vertical slider bars to achieve your desired level.
4. Click [Save] to save the changes to the active preset or to a new preset.
You can also delete any user created equalizer presets by selecting the preset from the drop down
menu and clicking [Delete].
Notes:
All default equalizer presets cannot be deleted.
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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.
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. From the drop down menu, select the idle time before the LED is switched to standby mode.
3. Adjust the Intensity and Pulsation settings for the LED using the two slider bars.
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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: 2405 - 2477 MHz
l Operating RF distance: up to 30ft (10m) in-room usage
l Number of RF channels: 37
l RF transmitter power output: 0dBm (typical)
SBX Pro Studio Technology
l SBX Crystalizer
l SBX Surround
l SBX Bass
l SBX Dialog Plus
l SBX Smart Volume
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