Creative SXFI Carrier, User Manual

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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 fixture (cabinet, shelving unit, etc.), and ensure that nothing is obstructing
the sides. The top firing 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 firing 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 influence on sound quality. The ear is particularly troubled by standing waves and echoes
which can be identified by moving around your room and loudly clapping your hands. Parallel surfaces such as opposite
walls, floor, 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 diffused. 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) effects perform. The ideal ceiling height is
between 2.3–4.3m (7.5–14 ft). Ceiling should be constructed of an acoustically reflective 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 flat. 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, 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 clean 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.
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