Creative Labs MF8190 Creative Sound Blaster Roar 2 User Manual 1
Creative Labs Inc Creative Sound Blaster Roar 2 1
Contents
- 1. User Manual 1
- 2. User Manual 2
User Manual 1
Model No.: MF8190
A USER GUIDE TO
Discover the many features of the Sound Blaster Roar 2!
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to experience your
Sound Blaster Roar!
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Technical Specification
Bluetooth
® Version:
Bluetooth
3.0
Operating Frequency: 2402 - 2480 MHz
Lithium Ion Battery: 6000mAh
USB Input: 5V 500 - 1000mA
DC Output: 5V 1000mA
Power consumption during standby/off: < 0.5 W
Power consumption during networked standby for each network port (
Bluetooth
, USB): < 2.0 W
Power consumption during networked standby when all network ports are activated: < 2.0 W
When the device is powered on and connected to mains with no audio playback and not
performing other main functions,
- it enters into networked standby mode within 20 minutes
- it consumes <0.5 W after all network ports are deactivated/disconnected in 28 hours
How to activate and deactivate wireless ports / connections
- To activate, perform pairing (See Page 6)
- To deactivate, perform clear device list* on the speaker and press the multifunction button
* 1 Ensure your speaker is not connected to any
Bluetooth
device.
2 With your speaker powered on, Press and hold the Multifunction button until the white LED blinks rapidly. Press
and hold the Multifunction button and Volume “-“ button until a voice prompt is heard indicating the speaker has
been master reset and returned to pairing mode.
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/
ROAR2, these instructions are meant strictly for independently qualified professionals.
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Overview
1. Power ON / Standby Button
2. Volume Up / Down Button
3. Multifunction Button
- For
Bluetooth
® pairing / connecting
- Answering calls
4. Power /
Bluetooth
Status Indicator
5. Microphone
6. Record Indicator
7. Battery Indicator
8. NFC Receptor
9. DC Input
10. Aux-In
11. DC Out (USB 1.0A)
12. Micro USB Connector
13. MicroSD Slot
14. Mic On / Mute Switch
15. Record Button
16. (Record) Play / Pause Button
17. Random / Repeat All Switch
18. Previous Button
19. Next Button
20. (MP3 Playback) Play / Pause Button
21. / TeraBass indicator
22. / TeraBass button
23. USB Audio / Mass Storage mode switch
Top Rear
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How do I disable Voice Prompt?
● With the speaker powered ON, press both Volume “–“ and Multifunction Button at the
same time. A prompt is heard indicating voice prompt is disabled.
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.
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Charging your speaker - Power Adapter
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
● The speaker will charge your
smartphones even when the speaker
is off.
● 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
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Charging your speaker - USB Power
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.
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
Charging your speaker - LED Indications
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ON
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 2 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.
Connecting your speakers -
Bluetooth
/ NFC
The Sound Blaster Roar lets you stream music
wirelessly.
TIP:
What should I do if there is
no audio after connecting via
Bluetooth
to the speaker?
Please refer to
creative.com/support/ROAR2
on how to disable “Advanced
audio codec” for more details.
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
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Creative
Bluetooth
Multipoint lets you pair 2 devices
to the Sound Blaster Roar.
With Creative
Bluetooth
Multipoint, you can
connect up to two
Bluetooth
devices
simultaneously. Toggle
easily between your
phone and tablet, or
share music playback
from your phone or a
friend’s phone.
Here’s how you do it!
1 Pause playback on the
connected device.
2 Pair and connect a second
device (see previous page).
3 Start playback on either
one of the connected
devices.
To toggle between devices
Pause playback on the first connected
device before starting playback on the
second connected device.
Connecting your speakers - Understanding Multipoint
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/ TeraBass button intelligently boost the bass
Like our in-house reference
systems, the Roar is tuned to
be accurate, balanced, and well
defined, while delivering full
spectral output at maximium
levels with minimal or no
compression. (NOT common
in many battery operated
portables). At low level
listening conditions, some
people may perceive audio
differently. Be it being less
sensitive to bass reproduction,
in less than ideal environments
or strictly personal preference.
The TeraBass feature
intelligently compensates the
loss of perceived loudness in
bass during low level playback
without artificially over
accentuating bass levels.
However when sheer audio
power is needed – such as large
parties and social gatherings
– the mode instantly
boost the loudness, depth and
spaciousness of the audio.
Simply just toggle between
them !
To toggle between modes, simply
just press the button.
Toggles from TeraBass ON->
TeraBass with ->OFF
For added boost
Connecting the Sound Blaster Roar
to the power adapter gives your
music added volume boost. It is
recommended to use a power adapter
when using the feature.
Here’s how you do it!
Understanding TeraBass / feature
and loudness of your music.
TeraBass
TeraBass +
Green
White
LED Status
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You can play digital audio from your PC/Mac with
the Sound Blaster Roar.
Enhance music playback from your PC/Mac with the powerful
Sound Blaster Roar by connecting it with the USB cable supplied.
1 Slide the slider switch to USB Audio
to connect USB Audio mode.
2 Connect the Sound Blaster Roar to
a PC/Mac. A tone is heard indicating
USB audio is connected. *
3 Play your music on the PC/Mac.
Here’s how you do it!
If no audio is heard
For Windows:
Click Volume Control and select
Sound Blaster Roar 2 as your output
device.
For Mac:
1. Go to System Preferences and
click Sound.
2. Click the Output tab and select
Sound Blaster Roar 2.
?
Enhance your audio
To enhance your digital music further,
you can use the Sound Blaster Control
Panel software. See next page.
* If no tone is heard, disconnect the
cable from the computer, and start
from Step 1 again.
Switching to USB Audio
Note: If the Sound Blaster Roar is not detected
by the computer after your computer recovers
from sleep / hibernate / restart, please
Power OFF and ON the Sound Blaster Roar
to re-establish the USB audio connection.
You may also need to restart your computer’s
media player.
● USB audio will disconnect if button
is pressed during USB audio mode.
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Here’s how you do it!
The Sound Blaster Control Panel enhances PC/Mac
audio in real time.
Have complete control
over your PC/Mac audio
with the Sound Blaster
Control Panel software.
The SBX Pro Studio
technologies – such
as SBX Bass and SBX
Dialog Plus – intelligently
enhance PC/Mac audio in
real time.
1 Slide the slider switch to USB
Audio to connect USB Audio
mode.
2 Connect the Sound Blaster
Roar to a PC/Mac.
3 Visit www.soundblaster.com/
downloads/ROAR2/SBCP
to download and install the
Sound Blaster Control Panel. *
4 Setting the default audio
device.
a. For Windows
This setting will be
automatically configured
after Sound Blaster
Control Panel is installed.
b. For Mac
1. Go to System
Preferences and click
Sound.
2. Click the Output tab
and select Sound
Blaster Roar 2.
* The Sound Blaster Control Panel
requires the speaker to be connected
to your computer as USB audio before
it can be installed.
Installing the Sound Blaster Control Panel
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Here’s how you do it!
1 Insert a microSD card. microSD
Card
2 Press .
3 Navigate through tracks.
Besides streaming music
from your smart phone
wirelessly via
Bluetooth
,
the Sound Blaster Roar
can also play audio files on
a microSD card with the
built-in WMA/MP3 player.
Playback tips
● You can play WMA,
WAV or MP3 files.
● The Sound Blaster Roar
supports microSD or
microSDHC cards up to
32GB.
OR
To skip folders:
Press and hold or during playback.
Press or when playback is stopped.
The Sound Blaster Roar doubles up as a microSD
card reader!
Here’s how you do it!
1 Slide the slider switch to USB Mass Storage to
connect as USB Mass Storage mode.
2 Connect the speaker to a computer via USB cable.
3 Insert a microSD card.
4 Browse or modify microSD card contents on your
computer.
Your Sound Blaster Roar comes with a built-in
WMA/MP3 player.
Playing MP3 / WMA audio files
To skip tracks (in Repeat All mode):
Press or during playback.
Note:
● To switch back to USB Audio mode, slide the slider switch to
USB Audio.
● Depending on your operating system, a pop-up message may
appear informing you that the Mass Storage Device has not
been ejected properly. This is normal and not disruptive to your
microSD card.
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microSD Card
Recording is made really easy with the
Sound Blaster Roar.
If you need to record the
song playing on your
Sound Blaster Roar or
do a voice recording, just
insert a microSD card
and you’re ready to go.
Here’s how you do it!
1 Insert a microSD card.
2 Select source.
From built-in microphone
Switch on the microphone.
– Records voice and sounds
picked up by the microphone.
From Aux-in /
Bluetooth
source
Mute the microphone.
– Records Aux-in audio
directly from your media
player or
Bluetooth
device.
Recording
specifications
● Audio recording is
saved in WAV format
in the VOICE folder.
● For recording, a
Class 4 microSD card
is recommended.
● The default recording
sampling rate is at 16
kHz. This is designed
to record longer voice
recording sessions
(e.g. meetings) and
avoid large file sizes.
● Recording from
microphone also
records the audio
coming out from
Bluetooth
and Aux-in
audio sources.
● Simultaneous WMA /
MP3 audio playback
using microSD card
and audio recording
is not supported.
3 Press (REC) to start
recording.
Press (REC) again to
stop recording.
4 Press (REC) to playback
recordings.
To skip recorded tracks:
Press or during playback.
Recording audio with your speaker
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When your phone is
connected to the Sound
Blaster Roar you can simply
answer calls without lifting
your phone – just press
a button!
Here’s how you do it!
1 Connect your smart device.
(Ensure the microphone is on)
2 Press to answer an
incoming call.
3 Press again to end a
call.
To reject a call:
Press and hold for more
than 2 seconds.
Recording calls
Press (REC) during
a call to start recording.
Ensure a microSD card is
inserted into the speaker and
the conversation will be saved
in the VOICE folder on the
microSD card.
You can use the Sound Blaster Roar as a
speakerphone.
Answering call with your speaker
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The Sound Blaster Roar is the perfect companion to
end the day with.
Besides playing music at
loud volumes, the Sound
Blaster Roar can also
gently soothe you to sleep.
In Bedtime Mode, audio
playback from the microSD
card will gradually fade out
within 15 or 30 minutes,
after which the speaker will
power off automatically.
This is great for parents of
young children – you can
record yourself reading a
bedtime story and play it
back to your children as
they are about to sleep.
You can also use it to play
music before you sleep!
Here’s how you do it!
1 Insert a microSD card.
2 Start audio playback.
To play music files:
Press .
To play voice recordings:
Press (REC).
3 Activate Bedtime Mode.
For 15 minutes:
Press and hold (REC) until
you hear a beep.
For 30 minutes:
Press and hold (REC) until
you hear two beeps.
OR
To deactivate Bedtime Mode:
Press .
* Patent pending
Understanding Bedtime Mode*
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