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