CREATIVE SB1830 Sound Blaster G3 Instructions

June 10, 2024
Creative

CREATIVE SB1830 Sound Blaster G3

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Product Information

The Sound Blaster G3 is a portable gaming USB DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and amp that enhances your gaming audio experience. It is designed to deliver high-quality audio for your headphones, with support for virtual 7.1 surround sound and Dolby Digital decoding. The product is equipped with a USB Type-C port for easy connectivity to your gaming devices.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Sound Blaster G3, please read the safety and regulatory information provided in the user manual carefully. Follow the instructions below to use the product safely and effectively:

  1. Connect the Sound Blaster G3 to your gaming device using the USB Type-C cable provided.
  2. Connect your headphones to the 3.5mm headphone jack on the Sound Blaster G3.
  3. Ensure that the volume on your gaming device is set to a low level before turning on the Sound Blaster G3.
  4. Turn on the Sound Blaster G3 and adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the volume control knob.
  5. If you wish to use virtual 7.1 surround sound or Dolby Digital decoding, download and install the appropriate software from the Sound Blaster website.
  6. If you experience any issues with the product, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual or contact customer support for assistance.

By following these instructions, you can enjoy high-quality audio for your gaming sessions with the Sound Blaster G3.

Safety & Regulatory Information

Read this instruction carefully and completely before using the product. 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.

  • Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid corrosion or deformation.
  • Do not expose your product to water and moisture. If your product is moisture-resistant, take care and not to immerse in water or expose to rain.
  • Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product.
  • Do not pierce, crush or set fire to your product
  • Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects
  • Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidents. Swallowing and choking hazard.

Sound Blaster G3 (SB1830) Additional Safety and Regulatory information
The following sections contain notices for various countries.

CAUTION:
This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable prior to the installation or use of the product.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

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 no installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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.

CAUTION: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits.
All cables used to connect to the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

  • This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Sound Blaster G3 (SB1830) Additional Safety and Regulatory information

Notice for Canada
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Canada Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to CFR Title 47 §2.1077
Importer’s Name
Creative Labs, Inc. 1900 McCarthy Boulevard, Suite 103, Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 428 6058 / (408) 391 6961
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name : Creative
Model Numbers : SB1830
Product Name : Sound Blaster G3
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22 requirement for Class B devices and found compliant with the following standards
EMI/EMC : ANSI C63.4 & C63.10, FCC Part 15 Subpart B & C
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B & RSS-247 standards

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 undesirable operation.

Supplementary Information: Thinh Bui
Compliance Manager Creative Labs, Inc. 2nd Dec 2019

European Compliance

This product complies with all applicable directives. A copy of the EU DoC is available at the Creative website.
CAUTION : To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must be installed with CE-certified computer equipment that meet with Class B limits.
All cables used to connect this device must be shielded, grounded and no longer than 3m in length.
Operation with non-certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affiliated companies could void the user’s warranty and guarantee right

Vietnam RoHS Statement
This product is in compliance with Circular 30/2011/TTBCT of the Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Circular”), it does not contain the following substances in concentration greater than the Maximum Limit value as specified in the Circular

Substance/Maximum Limit (ppm)1, 2

  • lead 1000
  • mercury 1000
  • cadmium 100
  • hexavalent chromium 1000
  • polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 1000
  • polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 1000
  1. The maximum Limit does not apply to applications exempted from the Circular.
  2. Maximum Limit refers to concentration by weight in homogeneous materials

Notice for Australia Notice for Malaysia

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