Creative GH0240 User manual

User’s Guide
Model No.: GH0240

Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury headset. Connect it to your computer and
you are about to experience the legendary audio quality of Sound Blaster.
Acoustically optimized and evolved to match up with today and tomorrow’s 3D gaming systems, the
Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury is equipped with SBX Pro Studio™ technology gaming effects to give you
unrivaled 3D positional surround sound and realism.
Package Checklist
Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury package comes with the following:
lSound Blaster Tactic3D Fury with detachable microphone
lSound Blaster Dual Mode™ adapter
lQuick Start leaflet
Minimum System Requirements
l512 MB RAM
l600 MB of free hard disk space
lUSB 1.1 or 2.0 port
For Windows
lMicrosoft®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
lIntel®Pentium®4 or AMD®equivalent processor, 1.6 GHz or faster
lIntel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
For Mac
lMac OS®X 10.6.8 and above
lIntel Core™ Duo processor, 1.6 GHz or faster
Recommended Requirements
lIntel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.0 GHz or faster
l1 GB RAM
Note:
Due to programming changes, the recommended system requirements for the software and
applications may change over time.

Overview
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(a) Adjustable headband
(b) Volume Control
(c) Microphone Mute switch
(d) Sound Blaster Dual Mode™ adapter
(e) Noise-Canceling microphone

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

Using Your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury
Set up your headset in three simple steps:
1. Connect your headset
2. Set up your headset
3. Use it
Step 1: Connect your headset
Connecting to a Computer (USBDigital Mode)
Connect your headset to a computer using the Sound Blaster 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:
If prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.

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.

Step 2 :Set up your headset
Before using your headset, you should install the drivers and applications for it by following the steps
below. This lets you enjoy the full features of your headset such as SBX Pro Studio audio
enhancements and VoiceFX voice morphing technology.
Connect the Sound Blaster Dual Mode adapter to your computer's USB port
Install the software
For Windows
1. Using a standard web browser, visit soundblaster
2. Locate the software package for the Windows operating system for your product.
3. Download this package into your local hard disk.
4. Locate and launch the software package.
5. Follow 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 local hard disk.
4. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
5. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
6. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
7. Launch the Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel from the Applications folder.
For more details on the software and the various features it has to offer, please refer to Using the
Software.

Step 3 : Use It
Wearing the Headset
Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten excessively.
Adjusting 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.

Usage Scenarios
Enjoying Audio with Sound Blaster processing
Connect your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury to your computer via the Sound Blaster Dual Mode
adapter to enjoy the legendary Sound Blaster audio quality. 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!
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 get the
tactical edge.

Answering and Ending Calls
When the headset is connected to your 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

Enjoying Audio On-the-Go
Alternatively, you may connect your headset 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.

Using the Software
A specialized software for the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury is developed to provide additional
enhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product. To take full advantage of your
headset, we recommend downloading and installing this software 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:
lSound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
lCreative ALchemy
lCreative System Information
For Mac:
lSound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
Note:
lThe applications available for your headset may differ from those listed here.
lSome application are available for certain operating systems only.

Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel
The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example. The user interface for other
operating systems may differ slightly.
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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.
Sharing TacticProfiles
You can export your custom settings and share them with others,
or import other gamers’ custom settings.
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Note:
TacticProfiles for Windows and Mac are not compatible with each other.

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.
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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.
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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.
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SBX Pro Studio
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!
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1Audio Test controls
Play/Pause or Stop the demo video.
2SBX Pro Studio enhancements
Select to enable or disable each enhancement.
3Enhancement 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.
SBX Pro Studio settings include:
lSBX 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.
lSBX Pro Studio 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.

lSBX Pro Studio Bass - fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a
better entertainment 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.
lSBX 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.
lSBX Pro Studio Smart Volume - addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes
during playback and between songs by continously measuring volume automatically, applying
gain and attenuation intelligently to compensate for any changes.

Scout Mode
Scout Mode delivers audio realism that enables you to hear your opponents from further away, giving
you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
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1Activate/Disactivate Scout Mode
Select the checkbox to enable Scout Mode.
2Scout Mode Hot Keys configuration
To assign a short-cut key for turning on/off the Scout Mode.

Configuring Hot Keys
You can assign short-cut keys to activate Scout Mode easily during a game.
To configure, click in the Scout Mode page.
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1. Select the checkbox to Enable Hot Keys.
2. Click on the field box and then press the desired key sequence on your computer keyboard.
You may use the Alt and Shift keys followed by another key (alphanumeric keys only).
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:
lThe Hot Key cannot function with just a key input without the use of the Alt, Ctrl and Shift keys.
lWhen Scout Mode is activated, other audio settings may be disabled or unlocked.
lIf a hot key is enabled, you will not be able to use it for other applications.

Equalizer
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.
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1EQ presets
Select an equalizer preset to apply to your audio.
2EQ 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 level.
You can save your custom settings as new presets or delete existing ones.
Note:
The list of default EQ presets cannot be deleted.

VoiceFX
VoiceFX enables the alteration of voice with a variety of effects which can be used to enhance the tone
of a voice, create interesting accents or even allow someone to sound like a completely different
person.
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1VoiceFX presets
Select a VoiceFX preset to apply to your voice input.
2VoiceFX 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 preset applied.