CREATIVE GS3 Sound Blaster User Guide

: May 15, 2024
: Creative

Table of Contents

OVERVIEW
CONNECTIVITY
CONTROLS
FIRMWARE UPDATE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MASTER RESET
OTHER INFORMATION
PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY
FCC Warning
Documents / Resources

GS3 CREATIVE GS3 Sound Blaster Quick Start Guide
Model No.: MF8465
PN: 03MF846500000 Rev B

OVERVIEW

CREATIVE GS3 Sound Blaster - OVERVIEW

1 RGB Lighting
2 LED Indicator
3 Multifunction Button (Bluetooth®Connectivity / Source Switching)| 4 SuperWide™ Button
5 RGB Button
6 Volume Knob| 7 3.5 mm Headphone Output Port
8 USB-C Port (Power and Audio)
9 3.5 mm AUX Input Port
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CONNECTIVITY

CREATIVE GS3 Sound Blaster - CONNECTIVITY

CONTROLS

| | i) Power On: Source Color
ii) Power Off: Solid Red
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| | iii) USB Audio: Solid Purple
iv) Bluetooth: Solid Blue
v) AUX Input: Solid Green
| | vi) Bluetooth Pairing: Blinking Blue
vii) Bluetooth Paired: Solid Blue
| | viii) SuperWide On: Blinking White
ix) SuperWide Off: Blinking Yellow
| | N / A
| | N / A
| x)
| N / A
| xi) Enter Brightness Control Mode| xii) Brightness Control: Pulsing White
| xiii) Exit Color Selection Mode| N / A

FIRMWARE UPDATE

If an update is available, visit creative.com/support/SBGS3 to download the firmware file.
A PC is required to perform this action.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4
Operating Frequency: 2402–2480 MHz
Operating Range: Up to 10m / 33 ft, measured in
open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device
Maximum RF Output Power: 9 dBm
Soundbar Input rating: 5V **3A
Maximum Operating Temperature: 45°C
Note:** Compliance markings are located at the bottom of the product

MASTER RESET

Press and hold the Multifunction button for 8 seconds to perform Master Reset. Upon completion, a voice prompt will be triggered, “Reset To Factory Default”, and the soundbar will revert to its default state.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please visit creative.com/compliance/SBGS3 for the user guide, safety and regulatory information.
Please visit creative.com/support/SBGS3 for all other support related to your product.

Hereby, Creative Labs Pte. Ltd. declares the Bluetooth Speaker, model no. MF8465 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the EU and UK declaration of conformity is available at http://www.creative.com/EUDoC.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product at creative.com/register. Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.
Creative warrants the included Creative-branded hardware product (the “Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship (“Defect(s)”) for twelve (12) months (for the European Union, twenty-four (24) months (excluding all wear and tear), subject to certain exceptions as stated in the EU Directive 1999/44/EC) from the date of purchase. The Creative Limited Hardware Warranty (the “Warranty”) does not cover (but not limited to) consumable parts, such as batteries or protective coatings that, due to their nature, tend to diminish over time; normal wear and tear, accidents or misuse. You must provide Creative proof of original purchase of the Product by a dated itemized receipt to be eligible for the Warranty. If a Defect arises and a valid claim is received during the applicable Warranty Period, Creative will at its sole option, service the Product at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts at our sole discretion. Warranty benefits are in addition to rights provided under local consumer laws.
For Australia only: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. [Address: Creative Technology Ltd, 31 International Business Park, #03-01, Singapore 609921. Telephone: +65 6895 4101 (standard international call charges apply.)]

http://creative.com/compliance/SBGS3

For the full terms and detailed information on the Warranty, please visit creative.com/compliance/SBGS3, or scan the QR code. A printed copy is available upon request to Creative Labs, Inc., 1900 McCarthy Boulevard, Suite 103, Milpitas, CA 95035.
**** The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment.
For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service provider or the shop where you purchase the product.

FCC Warning

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 undesired operation.
Note: 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 the 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 into 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.

Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, the distance must be at least 20 cm between the radiator and your body, and fully supported by the operating and installation

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