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: l The Creative iRoar speaker l 1.5m Micro-USB cable l 15V 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.
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 / Bluetooth Toggles device's power ON or OFF.
Control / Jack / Indicator Description 3 Rewind / Previous 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.
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 streaming 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 playback audio files from the microSD card. 17 Shuffle / Repeat All switch Slide to select random play mode or repeat all tracks.
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 l US, Japan & Taiwan l Removing Adapter Plug Head Europe Note: Supplied interchangeable plugs may vary according to region and country.
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.
Step 2: Turn On iRoar l Turn ON: Press the Power button. l Turn OFF: Press the Power button again.
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.
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 feature 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.
USB Connection Connect your iRoar to a computer using the Micro-USB cable provided. Analog Connection The iRoar also lets you connect devices using the 4-pole analog cable (not included).
Using Your Audio Device Your iRoar works seamlessly with many external devices to perform different tasks: l Playing music l Recording audio l Answering and ending calls l Charging mobile devices l Amplifying voices* l Building home stereo systems** Note: Once connected, the microphone functions of your device are transferred to the iRoar. *Connect Tiger (available separately) to iRoar via Bluetooth. **Link two iRoars together using the MegaStereo cable (available separately).
Playing music from a computer (USB audio) You can choose to hear audio from your computer through the speaker when it is connected via a USB cable. iRoar uses asynchronous USB which provides jitter management for ultra precise audio. 1. Connect the speaker to your computer via the USB cable. 2. The speaker enters Playback mode. 3. Play your music on your computer! l l If no audio is heard: For Windows Click volume control and select Creative iRoar as your output device. For Mac 1.
Playing music from a microSD card* You can play MP3, M4A and WAV format audio from a microSD card. 1. While the speaker is powered ON, insert a microSD card into the speaker. 2. The speaker enters SD Card Playback mode. 3. Play your music via controls on the speaker. Action Step Play / Pause MP3 Audio Press Play / Pause button. Previous / Next Track Press Previous / Next button once while music is playing.
Recording Audio You can record audio from the speaker or using the built-in microphones. When the speaker is powered on, insert a microSD card into the microSD slot. Recording audio from the microphone 1. Ensure the Mic Mute button is turned OFF and press the Record button to record. 2. Press Record button to stop anytime. The Tiger (available separately) is a Bluetooth microphone designed to work seamlessly with your iRoar to provide you with enhanced megaphone features when connected.
To playback recording, l Play/pause recording: Press Play/Pause button l Skip recording: Press Next or Previous button *Start recording after you hear a “beep”. The pulsing Recording dot matrix LED indicates that recording is ongoing. Note: Recording from microphone also records the audio coming out from Bluetooth and Aux-in audio sources. Audio recording is saved in WAV format in the VOICE folder. For recording, a Class 4 microSD/SDHC card is recommended.
Answering and Ending Calls When there's an incoming call, the call takes precedence over audio playback – playback stops and the caller's phone number will be heard. Press the Call button once to answer the call. Press again to end a call. The music will resume after the call has ended.
Charging Mobile Devices The dual-purpose battery powers your iRoar and also charges your mobile device. Its Hyper Charging feature charges your device two times faster than a standard USB port on a computer. Simply connect a USB cable to the iRoar’s USB DC Out and the other end to your mobile device. Optimize your charging l The speaker will charge your mobile devices even when the speaker is off. l When turned on, some mobile devices require a higher charging rate than battery banks can typically provide.
Building Home Stereo Systems The MegaStereo cable* allows you to link two Creative iRoars together, to create individual left and right channels to achieve a wider sound stage. In this setup, one speaker acts as a left (Master) channel and the other Roar speaker acts as a right (Slave) channel. 1- Master (Left) 2- Slave (Right) 3- MegaStereo cable (available separately) 1. Ensure that both speakers are powered off. 2. Connect the MegaStereo cable accordingly to the diagram above. 3.
Note: *The MegaStereo cable is available separately at Creative Stores. The MegaStereo feature is only available for audio playback from Bluetooth devices, MicroSD card, and USB audio via PC/Mac. Aux-in for both speakers are disabled when the MegaStereo cable is connected. The instructions above are safety measures for protecting the speaker systems from sudden electrical surges and diminishing battery life.
Installing and Uninstalling Software To take full advantage of your Creative iRoar, you need to install the application. At times, you may also need to uninstall some or all of the applications to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated application.
Uninstalling Application In the event that an uninstallation is required (such as for upgrades), please follow the following procedure. Before you begin, close all running audio applications. Applications that are still running during uninstallation will not be removed. For Windows OS 1. From the Control Panel, click Uninstall a program. 2. Select your audio device's entry. 3. Click the Uninstall button or option. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the Continue button. 4.
Installing the Mobile App BlasterX Control (for iOS and Android) - TBC Creative iRoar comes with an amazing app, BlasterX Control, that supports both iOS and Android OS, so you can customize your audio – you now have total control right from the palm of your hand. Download BlasterX Control from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Using the Creative Software Suite A specialized software for the BlasterX Dashboard is developed to provide additional enhancements to the audio and voice inputs and outputs of the product. The software bundle supports a range of operating systems including: l Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP l Mac To take full advantage of your iRoar, we recommend downloading and installing this software into your computer.
BlasterX Dashboard The rest of this chapter explains how to use the BlasterX Dashboard to view and adjust the various features of your iRoar. The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example. The UI for other operating systems may differ slightly.
1. Click the SBX Profile menu on the left to view the SBX Profile screen. 2. Select your desired profile from the screen. To modify and save changes to the active profile, 1. Click the Edit button to modify the profile you have selected. 2. Navigate through the various other menu options of the BlasterX Dashboard and modify the configurations as desired. Adjusting Speaker Volume Via Software A master volume slider is available at the bottom left corner of the interface.
SBX Pro Studio Settings To configure SBX Pro Studio, go to the SBX Profile screen, select a profile and click Edit to enter the SBX Pro Studio screen. By default, the SBX effect is turned on. You may adjust the effects on this screen. 1. Click the power button to toggle ON SBX Pro Studio. 2. Select the type(s) of enhancements to apply and drag the sliders to adjust the level for each enhancement. 3. Click to test the audio output, if necessary. 4.
l l SBX Smart Volume - addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by continously measuring volume automatically, applying gain and attenuation intelligently to compensate for any changes. SBX Dialog Plus - enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment.
CrystalVoice Settings The iRoar is equipped with high-quality microphones, allowing you to easily carry out video/audio conferencing using popular VoIP applications such as Ventrilo® etc. CrystalVoice enhancements help to further this experience by enhancing the clarity of such communications. To configure CrystalVoice settings, click the CrystalVoice menu option on the left. Select a CrystalVoice profile and click Edit. 1.
CrystalVoice enhancements helps you hear and be heard clearly by all participants of the conference, doing away with noisy background distortions and unclear communication that disrupts your online gaming and chatting experience. The various enhancements available include: CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation - eliminates echoes and enables the speaker to listen to the other parties clearly.
Speakers / Headphones Settings Each iRoar is equipped with a headphone jack, allowing you to connect your favorite headphones to the iRoar for audio output. Connecting headphones to the iRoar automatically mutes the speaker. From the software, you can check whether audio is played via speakers or headphones. 1. View the current settings for the speakers / headphones. 2. Click Test to hear a sample audio clip played back based on the settings.
Mixer Settings A mixer is also available via the software, allowing you to adjust the volume levels of individual outputs and channels including the microphone, speakers, etc. Simply click the Mixer option on the menu and adjust the volumes using the sliders.
Advanced Features The software also provides other advanced features including: l Bluetooth Auto Connection l Setting the Siren to Default On / Off Bluetooth Auto Connection The "Bluetooth Auto Connection" feature allows a paired Bluetooth device to be connected to the iRoar automatically. When the feature is enabled, the iRoar detects and reconnects to the previously paired Bluetooth device when it is turned on.
Voice Recording Settings The Creative iRoar Voice Recording Settings is an application that provides you the option to set the sampling rate of your iRoar to enhance your music and voice recordings. The default sampling rate at 16kHz is designed to record longer voice recording sessions (e.g. meetings, conference calls, etc.) and to avoid large file sizes. You can switch it to 48kHz, which is ideal for shorter, higher quality Karaoke music recording. This utility is available for download on the www.
General Specifications Controls and Indicators l Mode button l Booster button l Rewind / Previous Track button l Play / Pause button l Forward / Next Track button l Voice Recording button l ROAR button l Voice Focus button l Conference / Talk button l Mic Mute button l Volume + button l Volume - button l Dot Matrix LED l Touch Lock button l Power / Bluetooth button l Shuffle / Repeat All switch Inputs l DC-In port l micro-USB port l MicroSD slot l Aux-in jack l Optic
Operating Temperature range: 0°C to 45°C (0°C to 40°C when powered by external power adapter) Lithium Ion Battery: 9000 mAh USB Power Adapter: 15V 1.6A 24W AC-DC Adapter l Input: AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A l Output: DC 5 V, 2.1 A l Connector: USB standard Type A female connector Note: Compliance markings are located on the bottom of this product. Remove rubber cover to see the compliance markings. The serial number for your Creative iRoar is located on the bottom of this product.
Troubleshooting and Support Perform the following troubleshooting steps before sending it for servicing. For more information, refer to www.creative.com/support. 1. The Creative iRoar cannot be powered on. What should I do? l l l Ensure that there is enough battery power on the speaker and there should be at least one lit LED on the battery indication LED.
6. How do I enable Voice Prompt? On a speaker with disabled voice prompt, ensure that it is powered ON. Press both Volume “+“ and Multifunction Button at the same time. A prompt is heard indicating voice prompt is enabled. 7. Why is my speaker unable to power off automatically after 15 mins of inactivity? Ensure that there are no Bluetooth devices connected to the speaker and that the Aux-in does not have a music / noise signal on it.
Safety Information 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. l Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product. Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents.
Regulatory Information The following sections contains 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 the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable prior to the installation or use of the product.
Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes NMB-003 et CNR-210. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard. 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.
European Compliance This product conforms to the following: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and Commission Regulation(s) Implementing Directive 2009/125/EC. Communication / RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
ATTENZIONE: ai fini della conformità con i requisiti del marchio CE europeo, il dispositivo deve essere installato in un computer certificato CE conforme ai limiti di Classe B. Tutti i cavi usati per collegare il dispositivo devono essere schermati, dotati di idonea messa a terra e avere una lunghezza massima di 3 metri. L'uso del dispositivo con computer non certificati o cavi non idonei può provocare interferenze ad altri dispositivi nonché danneggiare il prodotto stesso.
RoHS-richtlijn 2011/65/EU. Electrische producten voor de Europese markt voldoen aan de Laagspanningsrichtlijn 2006/95/EG en EC and Verordening(en) voor uitvoering van Richtlijn 2009/125/EG. Communicatie- of draadloze RF-producten voor de Europese markt voldoen aan de richtlijn R&TTE 1999/5/EG. LET OP: Om te voldoen aan de Europese CE-norm, moet dit apparaat zijn geïnstalleerd in computerapparatuur die CE-gecertificeerd is voor de Klasse B-limieten.
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EMC Директива 2004/108/EC. RoHS директива 2011/65/EU. Продукция с питанием от сети, поставляемая на европейский рынок, соответствует Директиве по низковольтному оборудованию 2006/95/EC и Имплементирующей директиве постановления (- й) комиссии 2009/125/EC. Коммуникационное/радио- беспроводное оборудование, поставляемое на европейский рынок, соответствует Директиве по оконечному радио- и телекоммуникационному оборудованию 1999/5/EC.
Όλα τα καλώδια που χρησιμοποιούνται για τη σύνδεση της συσκευής θα πρέπει να είναι θωρακισμένα, γειωμένα και να μην υπερβαίνουν σε μήκος τα 3μ. Η λειτουργία με μη πιστοποιημένους υπολογιστές ή λάθος καλώδια μπορεί να οδηγήσει σε παρεμβολές με άλλες συσκευές ή ανεπιθύμητες επιδράσεις στο προϊόν.
2004/108/EC EMC (Elektromanyetik Uyumluluk) Yönetmeliği. 2011/65/EU RoHS (Tehlikeli Maddelerin Kısıtlanması) Yönetmeliği Avrupa piyasasına yönelik, elektrik şebekesi tarafından çalıştırılan ürünler 2006/95/EC Alçak Gerilim Yönetmeliği (LVD ) ve 2009/125/EC Enerji ile İlgili Ürünlerin Çevreye Duyarlı Tasarımına İlişkin Yönetmeliğe uygundur. Avrupa piyasasına yönelik İletişim / RF kablosuz ürünleri Yönetmelik R&TTE 1999/5/EC ile uyumludur.
Ukraine RoHS Statement Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні, затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057 Notice for Singapore Notice for Japan Recycling Rechargeable Battery Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled.
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.
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