Creative Sound Blaster Roar Pro User Manual
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Model No.: MF8171
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Technical Specification Overview
Bluetooth
®
Version:
Bluetooth
3.0
Operating Frequency: 2402 - 2480 MHz
Lithium Ion Battery: 6000mAh
USB Input: 5V 500 - 1000mA
DC Output: 5V 1000mA
Energy Saving Information
Power consumption
- Standby/Off : 0.2 W
- Networked Standby : 1.7 W (
Bluetooth
)
1.9 W (USB)
1.9 W (all network ports activated)
Power Management
- Power consumption < 0.5W after 28 hours inactivity when all network ports are deactivated /disconnected
- Networked standby after 20 minutes inactivity (
Bluetooth
, USB)
Activation & deactivation of wireless network port(s)
- To activate, perform
Bluetooth
device pairing
- To deactivate, disconnect from external device
Power Adapter Information
Brand: Creative
Model Number: GPE024W-150160-Z
Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz 0.75A
Output: 15VDC 1.6A
Operating Temperature range: 0ºC to 45ºC
Supported Bluetooth profiles*:
A2DP (Wireless Stereo
Bluetooth
), AVRCP (
Bluetooth
Remote Control), HFP
(Handsfree profile)
Supported Codec: SBC, aptX, AAC
Operating Range: Up to 10 meters, measured in open space.
Walls and structures may affect range of device.
Supports microSD cards of Class 4 and above, up to 32GB in FAT16/32 format
Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA and WAV (16 bit 48Khz PCM)
Support Mp3 and WMA up to 320kbps. Does not support WMA Pro / Lossless
Records audio, voice or mobile calls at 16k, ADPCM WAV format.
Note: Compliance markings are located on the bottom of this product.
* Refer to your
Bluetooth
device (notebook¹, PC¹, or mobile device²) manufacturer’s
documentation/website for supported profiles.
¹ Compatible with PC (Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1), Apple Macintoshes equipped with
Bluetooth
wireless stereo.
² Compatible with most major brands of
Bluetooth
A2DP enabled mobile phones.
Compatibility Disclaimer
Wireless performance is dependent on your device’s
Bluetooth
wireless technology. Refer to your
device manufacturer’s manual. Creative will not be liable for any lost of data or leakages resulting
from the use of these devices.
Product Registration
Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support
available. You can register your product during installation or at http://www.creative.com/register.
Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.
Safe Removal of Built-in Battery
Detailed instructions on removal of integrated battery can be found at creative.com/support/
ROARPRO, these instructions are meant strictly for independently qualified professionals.
1. NFC Receptor
2. Battery Indicator
3. Record Indicator
4. Power /
Bluetooth
®
Status Indicator
5. Multifunction Button
6. Volume Up / Down Button
7. Button
8. Power ON / Standby Button
9. Microphone
10. DC Input
11. Aux-in / MegaStereo Feature
12. DC Out (USB 1.0A)
13. Micro USB Connector
14. MicroSD Slot
15. Mic On / Mute Switch
16. Record Button
17. (Record) Play / Pause Button
18. Random / Repeat All Switch
19. Previous Button
20. Next Button
21. (MP3 Playback) Play / Pause Button
22. Energetic, Neutral, Warm Profile
23. TeraBass Mode Button
24. USB Audio / Mass Storage mode switch
Top Rear
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Charging your speaker - USB PowerCharging your speaker - Power Adapter
Option 2 : USB
The Sound Blaster ROAR can also be charged using a
USB cable.
It may take longer to charge due to USB power limitation.
Switch off your speaker when charging.
The dual-purpose battery powers
your Sound Blaster Roar and also
charges your smartphone!
Here’s how you do it!
Simply connect a USB cable
to the Sound Blaster Roar’s
USB DC Out and the other
end to your smartphone.
Optimize your charging
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The speaker will charge your
smartphones even when the speaker
is off.
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When turned on, some smartphones
require a higher charging rate than
battery banks can typically provide.
For the quickest charging time,
turn off your smartphone before
charging it.
Option 1 : Power Adapter
Charge the speaker with the supplied power adapter for at least
3 hours before use. Please ensure your speaker is powered off
for optimised charging.*
* Battery performance may degrade over time depending on
charge cycles.
3 Hours
US, Japan & Taiwan
Assembling the Power Adapter Removing Adapter Plug Head
Europe
- Supplied interchangeable plugs
may vary to region and country
TIP:
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.
For optimized charging: Creative recommends using the bundled USB
cable for optimized charging.
Mains
PC/Mac
* Not included, USB
adapter with DC 5V
and up to 1A output
rating can be used.
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Power Saving
For better user connectivity experience, the Sound Blaster Roar will
now by default automatically enter power saving mode only after
approximately 28 hours of inactivity when the power adapter is attached
via a main outlet to the speaker. However, you have the option to keep
the power on permanently if needed.
To Disable Power saving mode with power adapter attached (For
keeping your speaker ON permanently):
1) Ensure that the speaker is powered ON and not connected to any
other devices.
2) Press the Power and Volume “+“ button together. The LED status
indicator will flash once to indicate power saving feature is disabled.
To Enable Power saving mode with power adapter attached:
1) Ensure that the speaker is powered ON and not connected to any
other devices.
2) Press the Power and Volume “-“ button together. The LED status
indicator will flash once to indicate power saving feature is enabled.
Note: 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 on battery mode. This
feature helps to protect the internal battery and cannot be disabled.
* Whenever the speaker is ON and connected to a power source, the LED
status indicators will continually blink in sequence. To check the battery
capacity, power OFF the speaker or disconnect it from the power adapter.
Battery Status Indication
Battery full
Battery at about 70%
Battery low
Battery extremely low
Battery charging*
Slow Blink
Running LED
The Sound Blaster Roar
connects to
Bluetooth
devices with robust
high-quality aptX® and
AAC music streaming.
NFC technology makes
connecting even easier
– just tap and play!
Here’s how you do it!
1 A. One-touch pairing with NFC
2 Start playback on your
connected device.
OR
B. Manual
Bluetooth
pairing
(i) Press and hold until the
white LED blinks rapidly.
(ii) Select SB ROAR PRO on your
device.
Turn on NFC on your NFC-enabled
device and tap your device on the
NFC logo to connect.
To disconnect, tap your device on
the Sound Blaster Roar again.
B.
A.
Powered ON but not
connected to any
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth Pairing
Mode, waiting for
device to connect
Connected to a
Bluetooth device
Green LED
stays lit
White LED
blinking rapidly
White LED
stays lit
LED Indication
Status
Connecting your speakers -
Bluetooth
/ NFCCharging your speaker - LED Indications
The Sound Blaster Roar lets you stream music
wirelessly.
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