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Connecting to a Mobile Device (4-Pole Analog Mode)

The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury headset also lets you enjoy entertainment on-the-go with portable
smart devices including iPhones, Android phones and tablets.

Simply connect the headset using the 4-pole analog cable.

Summary of Contents for GH0240

Page 1: ...U s e r s G u i d e Mo d e l N o G H 0 2 4 0 ...

Page 2: ...ble microphone l Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter l Quick Start leaflet Minimum System Requirements l 512 MB RAM l 600 MB of free hard disk space l USB 1 1 or 2 0 port For Windows l Microsoft Windows 8 64 bit or 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit or 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit with Service Pack 1 or higher Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher l Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent processor 1 6 GHz or faster...

Page 3: ...Overview a b d e c a Adjustable headband b Volume Control c Microphone Mute switch d Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter e Noise Canceling microphone ...

Page 4: ...Flexible Connection Options 4 pole Analog Cable to your Smart Devices USB Cable to your PC Mac Splitter Cable to your Soundcard Cable not included ...

Page 5: ...laster Dual Mode adapter Experience the power of Sound Blaster with all your games and calls on your PC and Mac Note The Sound Blaster audio processing is only available when the headset is connected via the Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter Set the default audio device for Mac only 1 Go to System Preferences and click Sound 2 Select Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury in both the Output and Input tabs Note...

Page 6: ...4 Pole Analog Mode The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury headset also lets you enjoy entertainment on the go with portable smart devices including iPhones Android phones and tablets Simply connect the headset using the 4 pole analog cable ...

Page 7: ...ow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 6 When prompted restart your computer 7 Launch the application by clicking Start Programs or All Programs Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D headset Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel For Mac 1 Using a standard web browser visit soundblaster 2 Locate the software package for the Mac OS for your product 3 Download this package into your lo...

Page 8: ...djusting the Volume The Volume Control dial can be used to adjust your headset volume to a comfortable level You can also adjust the volume via the software or the built in 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 ...

Page 9: ...Studio will elevate your gaming experience to the next level allowing you to hear sound details in games you have never heard before Playing Games Music or Movies 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 ge...

Page 10: ...our computer it goes into standby mode and waits for calls passively After you have ended a call the headset returns to standby mode or resumes your music Click on the answer call button prompted on the computer screen to enter voice communication Answer Decline ...

Page 11: ...eadset to a portable entertainment device such as mobile phones and tablets and enjoy clear audio quality on the go When there s an incoming call from your mobile device while you are listening to music the music fades out and the ringtone will gradually be heard ...

Page 12: ...oftware into your computer The following applications are designed for you to access the basic as well as the advanced features of your headset Creative Software Suite For Windows l Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel l Creative ALchemy l Creative System Information For Mac l Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Control Panel Note l The applications available for your headset may differ from those listed her...

Page 13: ...m 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 Sharing TacticProfiles You can export your custom settings and share them with others or import other gamers custom settings 1 Note TacticProfile...

Page 14: ...ng their respective icon 2 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 3 Configuring your general settings You can change the language settings or restore settings to their default values Click and select the option from the list 4 ...

Page 15: ...ht to increase To test the effects of the audio enhancements click and listen to the demo video SBX Pro Studio settings include l SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when music files e g 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 Pro Studio Surround ...

Page 16: ...in the absence of a subwoofer l SBX Pro Studio 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 environment l SBX Pro Studio Smart Volume addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by continously measuring volume automatically appl...

Page 17: ...o hear your opponents from further away giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat 1 2 1 Activate Disactivate Scout Mode Select the checkbox to enable Scout Mode 2 Scout Mode Hot Keys configuration To assign a short cut key for turning on off the Scout Mode ...

Page 18: ...y E g To set Ctrl A as your desired hot key press A To set Ctrl Shift A as your desired hot keys press and hold Ctrl then press Shift and A together 3 Once the Hot Key has been registered click Save to accept the setting To unbind all registered keys and start over again click Unbind All Keys Note l The Hot Key cannot function with just a key input without the use of the Alt Ctrl and Shift keys l ...

Page 19: ...sets 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 drop down 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 le...

Page 20: ... person 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 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 Click to listen to how your voice will sound with the selected VoiceFX prese...

Page 21: ...Appearance 1 1 Color selector Select a highlight color for the software user interface Choosing a color Click on the color that you want to use as the highlight ...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...ion to mobile devices l 3 5 mm 1 8 stereo jack on left ear cup for connecting the detachable microphone l USB Input 5 V 500 mA Interfaces l One Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter l One 3 5 mm 1 8 stereo plug for voice input SBX Pro Studio Technology l SBX Crystalizer l SBX Surround l SBX Bass l SBX Dialog Plus l SBX Smart Volume ...

Page 24: ...analog headset is disconnected There is clipping distortion during audio playback Check the following l Your computer system should be running in high performance mode You may need to disable any power saving features l The music source may be distorted Ensure that the music played has no distortion l Ensure that the software graphical equalizer or sound processing effects found in third party med...

Page 25: ...nnect your headset to your iPhone Android phone tablet However some phone tablet s 4 pole female jack has different configuration and this cable is unable to support if the configuration is different from the jack bundled as illustrated below a Audio Left b Audio Right c Microphone d Ground Should you be keen to connect your headset to an MP3 Player you will need to check if the configuration of i...

Page 26: ... be felt as a static shock While this static shock is usually harmless it is good practice to avoid close contact with CRT devices when using earphones Do not listen to audio on your earbuds or headphones at high volume for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss may result Do not listen to your audio device at high volume when driving cycling or crossing the road especially in heavy traffic or ...

Page 27: ...our voice into different characters and accents Scout Mode Delivers audio realism so that you can hear them before they hear you Analog connection Analog connection 3 3Using Your SB Tactic 3D Fury Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the volume wheel CAUTION Do not listen to audio on your headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss might result Answer Decline Au...

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