Creative Labs 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:

l Sound Blaster Free Bluetooth speaker
l 0.4m Micro-USB cable
l Drawstring cloth pouch

System Requirements

For Windows®OS

l Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.8 GHz or faster recommended
l Microsoft

®

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

l 1 GBRAM
l 600 MB of free hard disk space
l Powered USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

For Mac®OS

l Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2.8 GHz or faster recommended
l Mac OS X® 10.6.8 or higher
l 1 GB RAM
l 600 MB of free hard disk space
l Powered USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

For iOS device

l iPhone® / iPad® running iOS 5.1.1 or higher for Bluetooth

For Android device

l Phone / 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

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2

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4

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Bluetooth

LEDindicator

Phone/

Bluetooth

icon

Volume +
icon

Power icon Tap to power on/off.

Battery
status
indicator

Indicates the Bluetooth pairing and connection
status.

Blue blinking:Bluetooth discovery mode
Blue:Bluetooth paired

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)

Tap to increase volume.

Indicates the device's battery level.

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Item Description

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Volume - icon Tap to decrease volume.

Music Player

Item Description

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8

LOUD button Press to activate LOUD mode.

Play/Pause

Press to play or pause a track.

button

9

Shuffle/Repeat

Press to select random play or repeat all tracks.

All button

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Item Description

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11

Next/Previous
button

Mic Mute
button

Press to skip track.
Press and hold to skip folder.

Press to mute or unmute internal microphone.

Input / Output Interface

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Item Description

Micro-USB
port

Connects to the USB port of a computer for audio
streaming and battery charging.

Aux-in jack Connects to line-level sources (such as MP3

players).

MicroSD slot Supports up to 64GB SD card for audio playback

and recording.

Rear passive

For enhanced bass. (TBD)

radiator

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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.

2 Turn on Bluetooth on your device.

Search and select "Sound Blaster Free".

Blue (blinking) Pairing mode.

Ready to be paired with new device.

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:

l Playing music
l Answering calls

Playing music

Playing music from a Bluetooth device

Play/pause music: Press Play/Pause button

Skip tracks/folders

l Skip tracks: Press Next/Previous button
l Skip folders: Press and hold Next/Previous button

Adjust speaker volume:

l Increase volume: Tap Volume + icon
l Decrease volume: Tap Volume - icon

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Playing music from a microSD card

Note:

When an microSD card is inserted while Bluetooth is connected, the built-in music player browses
and plays music from the SD card.

Playing music from a computer via USB

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Playing music from an aux-in device

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Answering calls

When there's an incoming call, the call takes precedence over audio playback – playback stops and the
ringtone will be heard. The music will resume after the call has ended.

Answer/end call: Tap Phone/Bluetooth icon

Mute/unmute mic: Press Mic Mute button

Adjust speaker volume:

l Increase volume: Tap Volume + icon
l Decrease volume: Tap Volume - icon

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Installing and Uninstalling Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster Free audio device, you need to install device drivers and
applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall some or all of the device drivers and applications
to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To learn how to
do so in all supported Windows and Mac operating systems, consult the following sections:

l Installing Drivers and Applications
l Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

Installing Drivers and Applications

Ensure that your audio device is connected before proceeding. For instructions on
connecting your audio device, consult your Quick Start leaflet.

After you have connected your audio device, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects
your audio device and searches for device drivers.

For Windows OS

1. Using a standard web browser, visit support.creative.com.

2. Locate Sound Blaster Free and the software package for your Windows operating system.

3. Download this package into your local hard disk.

4. Locate and launch the software package.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. When prompted, restart your computer.

7. Launch the application by locating and clicking Sound Blaster Free Control Panel.

For Mac OS

1. Using a standard web browser, visit support.creative.com.

2. Locate Sound Blaster Free and the software package for your Mac OS.

3. Download this package into your local hard disk.

4. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.

5. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.

6. Double-click the Install icon and follow the subsequent on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.

7. Launch the Sound Blaster Free Control Panel from the Applications > Creative folder.

Note:

Depending on your operating system, model and software version, the user interface or color theme
may differ.

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Uninstalling Drivers and Applications

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. Click the Yes button.

5. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Mac OS

1. Click Applications > Creative > Creative Uninstaller.

2. Select the Creative product to be uninstalled.

3. Click the Uninstall button.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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