User's Manual

Setup and Care

Creative SXFI CARRIER is designed to be placed on top of a console in front of a TV or to be wall mounted. For optimum

performance, please observe the setup recommendation below. Wall mount information for professionals are also included

in this quick start guide.

1. In order to reproduce an immersive sound experience, the soundbar radiates sound from the front, top, and sides. To

yield the best sound experience, please ensure that these sound waves are not obstructed by objects placed in their path.

Do not place the soundbar within an enclosed xture (cabinet, shelving unit, etc.), and ensure that nothing is obstructing

the sides. The top ring speakers require a clear line of sight to the ceiling as well.

2. The best sound quality is achieved if the height of the soundbar is as close as possible to the level of your ear when

seated at the listening position. Avoid positioning the soundbar too low that you are looking down at the top of the main

unit, as this will disrupt the audio and surround sound performance. If you are wall mounting the soundbar, install it with

15 cm (6”) of space between the top of the soundbar and the bottom of the TV to avoid obscuring the top ring speaker.

3. Avoid placing the soundbar on metal cabinets, as they tends to audibly ring, and could prevent reliable wireless

communication between the soundbar and subwoofer.

4. For the best listening experience, the listening position should be at least 1.2–1.5m (4–5 ft) away from the soundbar.

5. The subwoofer unit is best placed at the corner of the room closest to the soundbar. This placement tends to yield the

maximum output and smoothest response in most rooms. The cloth grille covered subwoofer driver should be at least

10 cm (4”) away from the nearest wall.

6. If a corner placement of the subwoofer is not possible, then placement close to the wall, and close to the soundbar will

be a good compromise.

7. Room acoustics has a major inuence on sound quality. The ear is particularly troubled by standing waves and echoes

which can be identied by moving around your room and loudly clapping your hands. Parallel surfaces such as opposite

walls, oor, and ceiling encourage this issue. However, rearranging curtains, thick carpets, rugs, furniture, and bookcases

can make major improvements as the sound waves are partially absorbed and diused. The soundbar should be setup,

as far as possible, with equal distance from the left and right wall.

8. The ceiling surface is an important contributor to how overhead (height) eects perform. The ideal ceiling height is

between 2.3–4.3m (7.5–14 ft). Ceiling should be constructed of an acoustically reective material, such as wall board,

plaster, hardwood, or any rigid, non-sound absorbing material. Avoid treating ceilings with acoustic damping materials.

For optimal playback, the ceiling should be at. A shallow vaulted ceiling will provide an acceptable performance.

9. The soundbar comes pre-paired out of the factory with the included wireless subwoofer, and this is achieved through

a pair of low latency wireless transceivers operating in the 2.4 GHz region. To avoid interference with other equipment

operating at the same frequency, the transceivers operate at relatively low transmission power (4 dBm), and adaptively

avoid frequency bands used by other equipment. For reliable operation, place the soundbar and subwoofer within a

distance of 10m (33 ft), and avoid placing other equipment operating in the same frequency region, such as routers and

microwave ovens, within the same area.

10. When the shortest possible audio delay is required for gaming, or if the soundbar is unable to reliably connect to the

subwoofer wirelessly due to adverse wireless interference, a wired connection could be used. A standard 3.5 mm stereo

mini jack cable can be used to connect the soundbar (via the Sub-out port) to the subwoofer (to the Sub-in port). The

wired connection will take precedence over the wireless connection.

Follow the instructions below to properly care for and clear Creative SXFI CARRIER:

1. Dust lightly with a soft lint-free cloth, and avoid abrasives and spirit-based cleaners. If necessary, wipe gently and

carefully with a cloth that is slightly dampened with glass cleaner to remove stubborn soil and marks.

2. The acoustically transparent fabric grille protects the subwoofer driver unit, and must not be removed. This could be

carefully cleaned using a lint brush. Be careful not to press and deform the drivers under the grille.