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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:

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The Creative iRoar speaker

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1.5m Micro-USB cable

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15V 1.6A 24W AC-DC Adapter with interchangeable plugs

System Requirements

For Windows® OS

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

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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

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1 GB RAM

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600 MB of free hard disk space

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Powered USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

For Mac® OS

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Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2.8 GHz or faster recommended

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Mac OS X® 10.6.8 or higher

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1 GB RAM

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600 MB of free hard disk space

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Powered USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

For iOS device

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iPhone® / iPad® running iOS 5.0 or higher for

Bluetooth

For Android device

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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

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Summary of Contents for iRoar

Page 1: ...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 por...

Page 2: ...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 pro...

Page 3: ...basic control over your audio device Top Control Jack Indicator Description 1 Power Blue tooth Toggles device s power ON or OFF ON Press once OFF Press again Bluetooth Press and hold 3 seconds Recover...

Page 4: ...Focus Activates CrystalVoice Focus 9 Mic Mute Indicates whether the internal microphone array is muted A red LED indicates mute while a white LED indicates otherwise 10 Conference Talk Press to answer...

Page 5: ...lay back audio files from the microSD card 17 Shuffle Repeat All switch Slide to select random play mode or repeat all tracks 18 Aux In jack Connects to line level sources such as MP3 players or micro...

Page 6: ...fore use Each subsequent charge cycle takes around 2 5 hours Assembling the Power Adapter l US Japan Taiwan l Europe Removing Adapter Plug Head Note Supplied interchangeable plugs may vary according t...

Page 7: ...wer 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 cha...

Page 8: ...Step 2 Turn On iRoar l Turn ON Press the Power button l Turn OFF Press the Power button again Setting Up Your Audio Device 8...

Page 9: ...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 stre...

Page 10: ...fea ture 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 Consult your device s...

Page 11: ...ection 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 Setting Up Your Audio De...

Page 12: ...oth Link two iRoars together using the MegaStereo cable available separately Playing Music Playing music from a Bluetooth device To stream audio from your mobile device wirelessly 1 Connect your smart...

Page 13: ...nect the speaker to your computer via the USB cable 2 The speaker enters Playback mode 3 Play your music on your computer l If no audio is heard For Windows Click volume control and select Creative iR...

Page 14: ...g Previous Next Folder Press and hold or double tap Previous Next button while music is playing OR Press Previous Next when playback is stopped Shuffle Repeat All Tracks Slide the switch to Shuffle to...

Page 15: ...ith enhanced megaphone features when connected You can use it to record your voice amplify your voice or even to sing along to your favorite songs Recording audio from Aux in and Bluetooth source 1 En...

Page 16: ...ing 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...

Page 17: ...in to end a call The music will resume after the call has ended When there s an incoming voice call l Accept call Press CALL button l Reject call Press Powerbutton l Mute unmute ringer Press Volume or...

Page 18: ...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 t...

Page 19: ...on the speaker labelled Master Left first then turn on the speaker labelled Slave Right 4 Adjust the volume on the Slave Right speaker to maximum You will hear a beeping sound which indicates that you...

Page 20: ...udio 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 p...

Page 21: ...tive com 2 Locate Creative iRoar 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 s...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...omes 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 fr...

Page 24: ...llowing applications are included in the software bundle For Windows OS l BlasterX Dashboard l Creative Software AutoUpdate l Creative System Information l Product Registration l Creative ALchemy l Ho...

Page 25: ...The examples and screenshots below uses Windows as an example The UI for other operating systems may differ slightly Managing Your Profiles The BlasterX Dashboard comes equipped with a set of pre con...

Page 26: ...Adjusting Speaker Volume Via Software A master volume slider is available at the bottom left corner of the interface Drag the slider to adjust the master volume You can also mute unmute the speaker by...

Page 27: ...These include l SBX Surround designed to work best when you connect a pair of headphones to the iRoar this technology provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciou...

Page 28: ...er Settings To configure Equalizer settings select a profile from the SBX Profile screen Click Edit and then click Equalizer To adjust and apply an equalizer preset 1 Check the EQ checkbox to enable t...

Page 29: ...nications To configure CrystalVoice settings click the CrystalVoice menu option on the left Select a CrystalVoice profile and click Edit 1 Select the iRoar as your recording device adjusting the micro...

Page 30: ...e environment and reducing unwanted noise that interferes with the conversation CrystalVoice Smart Volume automatically adjusts the loudness of a voice to maintain a consistent volume level This makes...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...he 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...

Page 33: ...turned on Setting the Siren to Default On Off The Siren in Super Megaphone mode allows you to enable or disable the siren on your iRoar When the feature is enabled turn on Super Megaphone and you can...

Page 34: ...z which is ideal for shorter higher quality Karaoke music recording This utility is available for download on the www creative com support site Install and launch the Creative iRoar Voice Recording Se...

Page 35: ...micro USB port l MicroSD slot l Aux in jack l Optical In jack l USB port l Docking Connector l Built in Microphones Physical Specifications l Dimensions L x W x H 225 x 120 x 57 mm l Weight 1 1 kg Te...

Page 36: ...0 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 m...

Page 37: ...device For information on how to turn on NFC please consult the documentation found on your NFC enabled device l Ensure that both your NFC enabled device is not connected to any other Bluetooth device...

Page 38: ...microSD card Recording onto microSD card Please note that power is supplied through the connected USB cable via DC out USB output whenever a device is attached to the speaker even when the speaker is...

Page 39: ...mains plug has to be disconnected detached from the mains l Disconnect the mains plug when the device is expected to be unused for several days l Place the product near a socket outlet which is easil...

Page 40: ...couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver l Connect...

Page 41: ...Y compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable CANADIAN CLASS B STATEMENT This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as...

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Page 50: ...o to Creative Media K K customer support at http jp creative com support contact in Japanese l For recycling of replaceable removable lithium rechargeable batteries o It is recommended to remove the r...

Page 51: ...ater than the Maximum Limit value as specified in the Circular Substance Maximum Limit ppm 1 2 l lead 1000 l mercury 1000 l cadmium 100 l hexavalent chromium 1000 l polybrominated biphenyls PBB 1000 l...

Page 52: ...tries iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...

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