Creative AVPSB1660 User manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Creative Sound Blaster Free (SB1660) Bluetooth®speaker. With its high

performance speaker drivers, the water resistant portable speaker delivers powerful audio and

enhanced bass response for your audio playback.

Connect it wirelessly through Bluetooth or through a wired analog connection for immense sound on

demand – it even supports digital USB audio streaming from a PC or Mac!Play music directly from your

microSD card with the integrated music player, or double it up as a Bluetooth speakerphone.

Package Checklist

Your Sound Blaster Free package comes with the following:

lSound Blaster Free Bluetooth speaker

l0.4m Micro-USB cable

lDrawstring cloth pouch

System Requirements

For Windows®OS

lIntel® Core™2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.8 GHz or faster recommended

lMicrosoft®Windows 8.1 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit or 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit,

Windows Vista™ 64-bit or 32-bit

l1 GBRAM

l600 MB of free hard disk space

lPowered USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

For Mac®OS

lIntel® Core™2 Duo, 2.8 GHz or faster recommended

lMac OS X® 10.6.8 or higher

l1 GB RAM

l600 MB of free hard disk space

lPowered USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

For iOS device

liPhone® / iPad® running iOS 5.1.1 or higher for Bluetooth

For Android device

lPhone / tablet running Android 2.3 or higher for Bluetooth

Registering Your Product

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support

available. You can register your product during installation or at register.creative.com. Please note that

your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

Introduction 1

More Help

For the latest news and products for the Sound Blaster, please visit www.soundblaster.com. The site

also includes information on making purchases, technical help and the latest software updates.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Locating, downloading and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with

the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.

When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the website will analyze your

computer system to determine your operating system, language and which Creative products are

connected to your system.

When this analysis is completed, you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates

for your connected products. The files can then be retrieved and installed.

To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate, please visit support.soundblaster.com.

Note:

First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a

browser component required for system analysis. Check to ensure that this content is signed by

Creative Labs, Inc., then click the Yes button.

Please ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer

running Creative Software AutoUpdate.

Introduction 2

Product Overview

The Sound Blaster Free has input and output jacks to enable connection to various devices. A

touchscreen interface located at the top of the Sound Blaster Free gives you basic control over the

system's functions.

Top

Item Description

1Bluetooth

LEDindicator

Indicates the Bluetooth pairing and connection

status.

Blue blinking:Bluetooth discovery mode

Blue:Bluetooth paired

2Phone/

Bluetooth

icon

Tap to enter Bluetooth pairing mode or pick up

phone calls.

Bluetooth:Tap and hold 2 seconds

Answer/end call:Tap once

(when there's a phone call)

3Volume +

icon

Tap to increase volume.

4Power icon Tap to power on/off.

5Battery

status

indicator

Indicates the device's battery level.

Product Overview 3

Item Description

6Volume - icon Tap to decrease volume.

Music Player

Item Description

7LOUD button Press to activate LOUD mode.

8Play/Pause

button

Press to play or pause a track.

9Shuffle/Repeat

All button

Press to select random play or repeat all tracks.

Product Overview 4

Item Description

10 Next/Previous

button

Press to skip track.

Press and hold to skip folder.

11 Mic Mute

button

Press to mute or unmute internal microphone.

Input / Output Interface

Item Description

12 Micro-USB

port

Connects to the USB port of a computer for audio

streaming and battery charging.

13 Aux-in jack Connects to line-level sources (such as MP3

players).

14 MicroSD slot Supports up to 64GB SD card for audio playback

and recording.

15 Rear passive

radiator

For enhanced bass. (TBD)

Product Overview 5

Setting Up Your Audio Device

Step 1:Charging Your Sound Blaster Free

Sound Blaster Free comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 10 hours of playtime

when fully charged. Charge the speaker for at least 8 hours before its first use by connecting it to a

USBport on your computer. Each subsequent charge cycle takes around 3 to 4 hours.

Power Saving Mode

The speaker automatically powers down after 15 minutes of inactivity. When it is connected to a

computer, it automatically powers down when the computer shuts down or enters hibernation.

Note:

Lithium polymer battery life may suffer when it is constantly fully depleted or overexerted at low

voltage. It is a good practice to keep the battery well charged.

Step 2: Turning On Sound Blaster Free

Tap on the Power icon to turn Sound Blaster Free on. Tap again to power it off.

Note:

If the speaker has not been paired with any devices previously, it will go into Bluetooth discoverable

mode. Otherwise, it will be automatically paired to previously paired devices.

Setting Up Your Audio Device 6

Step 3: Connecting Peripherals

Bluetooth Pairing

The Bluetooth discoverable mode is activated for 60 seconds after the headset is turned on. To activate

Bluetooth manually, tap and hold the Bluetooth/Phone icon for 2 seconds.

Action LEDStatus Status

1 Tap and hold the Bluetooth/Phone

icon for 2 seconds.

Blue (blinking) Pairing mode.

Ready to be paired with new device.

2 Turn on Bluetooth on your device.

Search and select "Sound Blaster Free".

Blue Ready to stream music.

Note:

If no device is paired within 1 minute, it will exit from pairing mode.

Bluetooth pairing between these devices may vary depending upon the model type. Consult your

device’s manual on how to pair.

The Sound Blaster Free supports dual connections, which means you can connect it to two

Bluetoothdevices at the same time. If you wish to connect it with a third device, you should

disconnect the existing two devices first before connecting it to the other device.

Setting Up Your Audio Device 7

USB Connection

Connect your Sound Blaster Free to a computer using the Micro-USB cable provided.

Setting Sound Blaster Free as the default audio device:

For Windows

i. Go to Control Panel and click Sound.

ii. Click the Playback tab, select Sound Blaster Free, then click the Set Default button.

For Mac

i. Go to System Preferences and click Sound.

ii. Click the Output tab, then select Sound Blaster Free.

Setting Up Your Audio Device 8

Analog Connection

The Sound Blaster Free also lets you connect devices using the 3.5mm mini stereo cable (not included).

Setting Up Your Audio Device 9

Using Your Audio Device

Your Sound Blaster Free works seamlessly with many external devices to perform different tasks:

lPlaying music

lAnswering calls

Playing music

Playing music from a Bluetooth device

Play/pause music: Press Play/Pause button

Skip tracks/folders

lSkip tracks: Press Next/Previous button

lSkip folders: Press and hold Next/Previous button

Adjust speaker volume:

lIncrease volume: Tap Volume + icon

lDecrease volume: Tap Volume - icon

Using Your Audio Device 10

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