User’s Guide
Congratulations! You are about to experience the legendary audio quality of Sound Blaster® on every gaming rig in your arsenal! Gamers have enjoyed the power of Sound Blaster audio on their PC's for over 20 years and now for the first time ever, Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega gaming headset brings it wirelessly to PC, Mac, Xbox 360 and PS3. System Requirements Minimum Requirements for Xbox 360 and PS3 • • Available USB 1.1 or 2.
About Your Headset Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Gaming Headset Adjustable headband Reset button Volume Control buttons Microphone Mute LED button Power LED button Micro-USB port for charging Voice input jack for Xbox 360 Microphone jack Noise-canceling microphone Connect LED button G MIN PC GA CONS OLE Audio input jack for console Console/PC Mode switch Micro-USB port USB wireless transmitter USB port for charging headset Volume Control dial Mic Mute switch Inline volume control for Xbox 360 B
Assembling the headset stand NOTE Attach the metal rods as illustrated.
Setting Up Your Headset For Xbox 360 Default PC GAM CON SOL E ING
With HDMI cable Sold separately ING PC GAM CON E SOL If you are using the HDMI audio adapter • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to the HDMI audio adapter’s output jacks.
If you are not using the HDMI audio adapter • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to your TV’s audio output jacks. • Configure your TV to enable analog audio output. Refer to your TV’s user’s guide for instructions. NOTE Slide the Console/PC Mode switch on the transmitter to Console. From the main menu, navigate to System Settings Audio Digital Output, then select Digital Stereo. Console Settings Press the Xbox Guide button on your controller.
For Playstation 3 Default PC GAM CON SOL ING E With HDMI cable PC GAM CON SOL ING E If you are using the composite AV cable • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to your TV’s audio input jacks.
PC GAM ING E SOL CON If you are not using the composite AV cable • Connect the RCA piggyback cable to your TV’s audio output jacks. • Configure your TV to enable analog audio output. Refer to your TV’s user’s guide for instructions NOTE Slide the Console/PC Mode switch on the transmitter to Console. From the main menu, navigate to Settings Sound Settings Audio Output Settings, then select either Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI or HDMI Automatic, depending on your setup.
For PC/Mac Your headset can be used without installing any software. However to enjoy the full features of your headset such as THX TruStudio Pro and VoiceFX, we recommend you to install the drivers and applications for it by following the steps below Step 1: Download the software Visit www.soundblaster.com to download the latest drivers and applications available for your headset.
Step 3: Install the software For all supported Windows OS 1 2 3 4 Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the software. Double-click the downloaded file. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. When prompted, restart your computer. You can launch the application by clicking Start Programs or All Programs Creative Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Omega Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel For Mac OS 1 2 3 4 Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
Charge your headset When using your headset for the first time, you should charge the headset for at least 8 hours. Connect your headset to the wireless transmitter and turn off the headset while charging. The Power LED flashes red when charging, and lights up red when fully charged.
Wearing the Headset Turn on/off the headset Press and hold the headset’s Power button for three seconds to turn it on/off. The Power LED lights up blue when the headset is turned on. Put on the headset Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten excessively. CAUTION Adjust headset volume to a comfortable level. Do not listen to audio on your headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss might result.
Using the Wireless Features The wireless capability gives you the convenience and freedom to move around up to a distance of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the transmitter. Your headset and wireless transmitter are paired together and are ready to use. If you wish to pair them manually, follow the steps below. Step 1: Activate pairing mode on the headset Press and hold the headset’s Microphone Mute button for three seconds. The Connect LED will then begin flashing blue.
Step 3: Successful pairing The Connect LED on the headset and transmitter will stop flashing and light up blue when paired.
Sound Blaster Tactic3D Control Panel 4 1 2 3 5 Managing your TacticProfiles Activate a profile by clicking and selecting it from the list. Click to save all settings to the current profile or create a new profile. Click to delete the active profile. Customizing your avatar You can customize the avatar for each profile by clicking the portrait and selecting another one 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 or microphone by clicking their respective icon. Configuring your software settings Click each feature to access its settings page. More information on each feature can be found in their respective sections in this manual. 2 3 Configuring your general settings You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values.
Checking your headset’s battery status You can refer to the battery status indicator on the control panel to see how much power is remaining in your headset.
THX TruStudio Pro Settings 1 2 3 1 Audio Test controls Play/Pause or Stop the demo video. 2 THX TruStudio Pro enhancements Select to enable or disable each enhancement. 3 Enhancement Level slider Adjust the amount of enhancement to apply. Enhancing your audio experience You can adjust the amount to apply for each enhancement by dragging its slider left to decrease or right to increase. To test the effects of the audio enhancements, click and listen to the demo video.
Equalizer Settings 1 2 1 EQ presets Select an equalizer preset to apply to your audio. 2 EQ sliders Adjust the equalizer settings. Customizing your EQ settings Select the EQ checkbox to enable this feature, then click the EQ dropdown arrow and select a preset from the list. Selecting a preset will move the EQ sliders to the appropriate values. You can adjust the equalizer setting by dragging the sliders up or down to the desired level.
VoiceFX Settings 1 2 1 VoiceFX presets Select a VoiceFX preset to apply to your voice input. 2 VoiceFX audio test Listen to your voice with the selected VoiceFX preset applied. 3 VoiceFX sliders Adjust the VoiceFX settings. Customizing your VoiceFX settings Select the VoiceFX checkbox to enable this feature, then click the VoiceFX drop-down arrow and select a preset from the list. Selecting a preset will move the VoiceFX sliders to the appropriate values.
Appearance Settings 1 2 3 4 1 Color selector Select a highlight color for the software user interface. 2 Theme selector Select a graphical style for the software user interface. 3 Intensity slider Adjust the brightness of the LEDs. 4 Pulsation slider Adjust the frequency at which the LEDs fade on and off. Choosing a color Click on the color that you want to use as the highlight. Choosing a theme Click on the style that you want to use as the theme.
Using Your Headset Playing Games Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in your games. THX TruStudio Pro will elevate your gaming experience to the next level, allowing you to hear sound details in games you have never heard before! THX TruStudio Pro Crystalizer restores the dynamic range that is lost when iTunes and MP3 music gets compressed.
Configuring Creative ALchemy When playing DirectSound®3D games on 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 XP compatibility mode 1 2 3 4 Navigate to the folder where you have installed the game. Right-click on the game’s launcher and select Properties.
Software Suite Visit www.soundblaster.com to download the latest drivers and applications available for your headset. The following applications are designed for you to access the basic as well as the advanced features of your headset. Creative Software Suite For PC: • Sound Blaster Tactic3D Control Panel • Creative ALchemy • Creative System Information For Mac: • Sound Blaster Tactic3D Control Panel NOTE • The applications available for your headset may differ from those listed here.
THX TruStudio Pro Technology (For PC and Mac only) • • • • • THX TruStudio Pro Crystalizer THX TruStudio Pro Surround THX TruStudio Pro Bass THX TruStudio Pro Dialog Plus THX TruStudio Pro Smart Volume
Troubleshooting Problems with Multiple Audio Devices The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster Tactic3D. Disable your computer's onboard audio chipset. See your computer's motherboard documentation for details Problems with Sound No sound from the headset. Check the following: • The headset and transmitter are turned on. • The headset has sufficient battery power. • The volume settings in Sound Blaster Tactic3D Control Panel and system audio are properly adjusted and not muted.
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. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth.
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Wireless Device • The short wave radio frequency signals of a wireless device may impair the operation of other electronic and medical devices. • Switch off the device where it is prohibited. Do not use the device in medical facilities, aircraft, refusling points, close to automatic doors, automatic fire alarms or other automatically controlled devices.
N'utilisez pas le casque ou les écouteurs pendant la conduite d'une voiture, d'une bicyclette ou de tout autre véhicule motorisé, afin d'éviter tout accident de le circulation. En outre, il est interdit dans certains pays d'utiliser un casque ou des écouteurs en conduisant. Il peut être également dangereux d'écouter à volume élevé tout en marchant, spécialement aux passages piétons. Soyez toujours extrêment prudent et cessez d'utiliser cet appareil dans les situations présentant des risques d'accident.
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 not 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 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 subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice for Japan Recycling Rechargeable Battery 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 K K customer support at http://jp.creative.
