Creative iRoar User manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Creative iRoar, the next generation Sound Blaster®that is equipped with
speaker and microphone functions for both audio playback and voice recording capabilities. The iRoar
(SB1630) model design provides portability and low power consumption without compromising your
audio pleasure.
Package Checklist
Your Creative iRoar package comes with the following:
lThe Creative iRoar speaker
l1.5m Micro-USB cable
l15V 1.6A 24W AC-DC Adapter with interchangeable plugs
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 5.0 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 Creative iRoar has input and output jacks to enable connection to various devices while the adaptive
touch controls on the top give you basic control over your audio device.
Top
Control /
Jack /
Indicator
Description
1 Power / Blue-
tooth
Toggles device's power ON or OFF.
ON: Press once
OFF:Press again
Bluetooth:Press and hold 3 seconds
Recovery mode:Press 2 seconds
Reset speaker:Press 10 seconds
2 Mode Press to toggle speaker mode:
-Bluetooth
- SDCard
- Recording
- Megaphone
- Voice Call
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Control /
Jack /
Indicator
Description
3 Rewind / Pre-
vious Track
Rewind Track
Press and hold to rewind.
Previous Track
Press once to go to the previous track.
4 Play / Pause Press to play or pause a track.
5 Forward / Next
Track
Forward Track
Press and hold to forward.
Next Track
Press once to go to the previous track.
6 Record Press to start or stop voice recording.
7 ROAR Boosts the loudness of your music.
8 Voice Focus Activates CrystalVoice Focus.
9 Mic Mute Indicates whether the internal microphone array is
muted.
A red LED indicates mute while a white LED indicates
otherwise.
10 Conference /
Talk
Press to answer or end calls on device.
Answer call: Press once
End call:Press again
11 Volume - Press to decrease volume.
12 Volume + Press to increase volume.
13 Dot Matrix LED Displays speaker status.
14 NFCreceptor Tap NFC device to connect.
xx Touch Lock Press to lock the touchscreen controls.
xx Booster Up to 8
- Megaphone (when Tiger is connected)
- Personal (When Boosters are added from
BlasterXDashboard)
Product Overview 4

Rear
Control /
Jack /
Indicator
Description
14 DC-In port Connects to a supplied 15V 1.6A 24W AC-DC power
adapter.
15 micro-USB port Connects to the USB port of a PC/laptop for audio stream-
ing via a Micro-USB cable.
16 MicroSD slot The iRoar supports microSD or microSDHC cards up to
32GB. You are able to save recorded voice files and play-
back audio files from the microSD card.
17 Shuffle /
Repeat All
switch
Slide to select random play mode or repeat all tracks.
18 Aux-In jack Connects to line-level sources (such as MP3 players) or
microphones with a 3.50mm (1/8-inch) plug.
19 Optical-In jack Connects to playback devices with optical connectors (for
example, Digital Audio Tape players, MiniDisc players, DVD
players or televisions with optical output).
20 USBport For charging mobile devices.
xx Docking Con-
nector
8 POGOpins (for future accessory suport)
Product Overview 5

Setting Up Your Audio Device
Step 1:Charge Your iRoar
iRoar comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 16 hours of playtime when fully
charged. Charge the speaker with the supplied power adapter for at least 3 hours before use. Each
subsequent charge cycle takes around 2.5 hours.
Assembling the Power Adapter
lUS, Japan & Taiwan
lEurope
Removing Adapter Plug Head
Note:
Supplied interchangeable plugs may
vary according to region and country.
To check battery status, press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds.
The battery level will then be displayed on the Dot Matrix LED.
Battery Level 100% - 70% 70% - 40% 40% - 10% 10% - 0%
DotMatrix LED
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Note:
Lithium-ion 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.
Power saving mode: The speaker automatically powers down when there is
no Bluetooth connection, recording using microSD card, microSD card playback
or audio input for more than 15 minutes.
For optimized charging: Creative recommends using the bundled USB cable
for optimized charging. Ensure your speaker is powered off for optimized
charging.
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Step 2: Turn On iRoar
lTurn ON:Press the Power button.
lTurn OFF:Press the Power button again.
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Step 3: Connecting Peripherals
One-touch NFC pairing
You may pair your NFC-enabled devices with iRoar using NFC technology. The large surface area for
NFC sensing on iRoar allows you to aim freely with your NFC device.
Action LEDStatus Status
Turn ON the NFC feature on your
device. Touch your device on the
front panel of iRoar.
If prompted "Are you sure you want
to pair the Bluetooth device?", tap
"Yes".
Bluetooth mode Device paired automatically.
Ready to stream music.
Note:
Be sure that your phone is NFC-enabled and find out where the NFC sensor is located on your phone.
For more information, refer to the User Guide of your phone.
To disconnect, tap your device with the iRoar again.
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Manual Bluetooth pairing
To enjoy your favorite music from your Bluetooth devices, simply follow these steps to connect them.
Action LEDStatus Status
1 Press and hold the Power /
Bluetooth button for 2
seconds.
Bluetooth mode
(blinking)
Pairing mode.
Ready to be paired with
new device.
2 Turn ON the Bluetooth fea-
ture on your device.
Search and select "Creative
iRoar".
Bluetooth mode Ready to stream music.
Note:
Bluetooth pairing between these devices may vary depending upon the model type. Consult your
device’s manual on how to pair.
The iRoar 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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