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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Model No: SB1660...
  • Page 2: Package Checklist

    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...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview The buttons located at the top and rear of Sound Blaster FRee gives you basic control over the system's functions. The rear of the speaker has jacks for USB and 3.5 mm analog audio in, as well as a microSD slot for audio playback.
  • Page 5: Music Player

    Item Description Critical Low (3 blinks): Minimum/maximum volume Volume - Press to decrease volume. button Press and hold to decrease volume to minimum. Microphone Built-in microphone for voice pickup. Music Player Item Description LOUD button Press to boost volume and spaciousness. LOUD mode will be automatically turned off when the battery is critically low.
  • Page 6: Input / Output Interface

    Item Description Press and hold to skip folder. Mic Mute Press to mute or unmute internal microphone. button Red: Mic mute Off: Mic unmute Input / Output Interface Item Description Micro-USB Connects to the USB port of a computer for audio port streaming and battery charging.
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Audio Device

    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 before its first use by connecting it to a USB port on your computer or to a 5V USB power adapter (not included).
  • Page 8: Step 3: Connecting To An Audio Source

    Step 3: Connecting to an Audio Source Bluetooth Pairing To activate Bluetooth, press and hold the Phone/Bluetooth button for 2 seconds. Action LED Status Status Press and hold the Phone/Bluetooth Blue (fast blink) Bluetooth discovery mode. button for 2 seconds. Ready to be paired with new device. Turn on Bluetooth on your device.
  • Page 9: Usb Connection

    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.
  • Page 10: Microsd Card Via Integrated Mp3 Player

    MicroSD card via integrated MP3 player The Sound Blaster FRee can play audio files from a microSD card with the built-in MP3 player. It supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards (not included) of up to 32GB in FAT16 or FAT32 format. You can play MP3, WAV or FLAC format files. 8 kHz - 48 kHz 8 kbps - 320 kbps WAV (PCM) ...
  • Page 11: Using Your Audio Device

    Using Your Audio Device Your Sound Blaster FRee works seamlessly with many external devices to perform different tasks. Playing music Connect your favourite music sources to the speaker in four simple ways. USB connection Analog connection MicroSD card Bluetooth connection Play/pause music: Press Play/Pause button Boost volume and spaciousness: Press LOUD button Skip tracks/folders Skip tracks: Press Next/Previous button...
  • Page 12: Answering Calls

    Answering calls When there's an incoming call, the call takes precedence over audio playback – playback stops and the ringtone will be heard. Press the Phone/Bluetooth button once to answer the call. Press again to end the call. The music will resume after the call has ended. Answer/end call: Press Phone/Bluetooth button Mute/unmute mic: Press Mic Mute button Adjust speaker volume:...
  • Page 13: Installing And Uninstalling Software

    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.
  • Page 14: Uninstalling Drivers And Applications

    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.
  • Page 15: Using The Creative Software Suite

    For Mac OS, Sound Blaster FRee Control Panel Product Registration Creative Uninstaller Note: Some applications are available only for certain operating systems. To learn more about each application, please consult its respective Online Help. Using the Creative Software Suite 14...
  • Page 16: Sound Blaster Free Control Panel

    The Sound Blaster FRee Control Panel comes equipped with a set of pre-configured profiles to suit your different needs including: Music Movies Gaming To activate a profile, select your desired profile from the screen. Click the Edit button to modify the profile you have selected. Using the Creative Software Suite 15...
  • Page 17: Sbx Pro Studio Settings

    SBX Dialog Plus - enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment. Using the Creative Software Suite 16...
  • Page 18: Equalizer Settings

    4. Click Save to save the changes to the active preset or to a new preset. You can also delete any user created equalizer presets by selecting the preset from the drop down menu and clicking Delete. Note: All default equalizer presets cannot be deleted. Using the Creative Software Suite 17...
  • Page 19: General Specifications

    General Specifications Controls and Indicators Top Panel Bluetooth LED indicator Phone/Bluetooth button Volume + button Volume - button Power button Battery status indicator Music Player LOUD button Play/Pause button Shuffle/Repeat All button Next/Previous button Mic Mute button Input/Output Built-in microphone Micro-USB port Aux-in jack MicroSD slot Rear passive radiator Physical Specifications...
  • Page 20 Note:  Compliance markings are located on the rear of this product. The serial number for your Sound Blaster FRee is located on the warranty leaflet. Please write the serial number down and keep it in a secure place. General Specifications 19...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting And Support

    Troubleshooting and Support This chapter provides solutions to issues that may be encountered during the installation or usage of your Sound Blaster FRee. 1. The Sound Blaster FRee does not power on. The Sound Blaster FRee is designed to be powered on simply by the built-in battery. Make sure that it is charged.
  • Page 22: Additional Support

    Additional Support If you encounter any other issues or have any other enquiries about your Sound Blaster FRee or any other Creative products, please visit our comprehensive knowledge base at support.creative.com or www.soundblaster.com for additional information. Troubleshooting and Support 21...
  • Page 23: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information The following sections contains notices for various countries. Caution: This product is intended for use with FCC/CE certified computer equipment. Please check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable prior to the installation or use of the product. Notice for the USA Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC PART 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...
  • Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Manufacturer/Importer’s Name: Creative Labs, Inc. Manufacturer/Importer’s Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 Tel: (408)428-6600 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Creative Model Numbers: SB1660 has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22 requirement for Class B devices and found compliant with the following standards: EMI/EMC: ANSI C63.4, FCC Part 15 Subpart B &...
  • Page 25: Notice For Canada

    Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes NMB-003 et CNR-210. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 26: European Compliance

    Operation with non-certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product. MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affliated companies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights.
  • Page 27: [De] Einhaltung Der Europäischen Bestimmungen

    Auswirkungen auf das Produkt führen. MODIFIZIERUNG: Jegliche Änderung oder Modifizierung des Produkts, die nicht ausdrücklich von Creative Technology Limited oder einer der zugehörigen Firmen genehmigt worden ist, kann für den Benutzer zum Erlöschen der Garantie und der Gewährleistungsrechte führen.
  • Page 28: [Pt] Conformidade Europeia

    MODIFICAÇÃO: Quaisquer alterações ou modificações que não sejam expressamente aprovadas pela Creative Technology Limited ou por uma das suas afiliadas, pode anular a garantia do utilizador e os direitos inerentes à mesma. [SV] Europeisk efterlevnad Denna produkt uppfyller följande:...
  • Page 29: [No] Europeisk Samsvar

    MODIFIKASJON: Eventuelle endringer eller modifikasjoner som ikke uttrykkelig er godkjent av Creative Technology Limited eller et av dets tilknyttede selskaper, kan ugyldiggjøre garantien eller garantirettighetene. [DK] Overholdelse af Europæiske regler og standarder Dette produkt overholder følgende:...
  • Page 30: [Cz] Evropská Shoda

    3 m pidempiä. Luokan rajoituksia noudattamattoman tietokoneen tai vääränlaisten kaapeleiden käyttäminen voi aiheuttaa häiriöitä muihin laitteisiin tai haitata itse laitteen toimintaa. MUOKKAUKSET: Muutokset tai muokkaukset, joita Creative Technology Limited tai sen tytäryhtiöt eivät nimenomaisesti ole hyväksyneet, voivat mitätöidä tuotteelle annetun takuun. [CZ] Evropská shoda Tento výrobek splňuje následující...
  • Page 31: [El] Ευρωπαϊκή Συμμόρφωση

    λάθος καλώδια μπορεί να οδηγήσει σε παρεμβολές με άλλες συσκευές ή ανεπιθύμητες επιδράσεις στο προϊόν. ΤΡΟΠΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ: Οι όποιες αλλαγές ή τροποποιήσεις που δεν έχουν εγκριθεί ρητά από την Creative Technology Limited ή κάποια από τις θυγατρικές της ενδέχεται να ακυρώσουν την εγγύηση του χρήστη...
  • Page 32: [Sk] Dodržiavanie Predpisov Európskej Únie

    účinky na výrobok. ÚPRAVY: Akékoľvek zmeny alebo úpravy, ktoré neboli výslovne odsúhlasené spoločnosťou Creative Technology Limited alebo jednou z jej sesterských spoločností, môžu zrušiť platnosť záruky a záručných práv používateľa.
  • Page 33 çalışmamasına veya üründe istenmeyen etkiler görülmesine neden olabilir. DEĞİŞİKLİKLER: Creative Technology Limited veya bağlı şirketlerinden biri tarafından açıkça onaylanmamış tüm değişiklikler kullanıcının garanti ve teminat haklarını geçersiz kılabilir. Regulatory Information 31...
  • Page 34: Notice For Singapore

    Recycling Rechargeable Battery Lithium rechargeable battery is a resource that can be recycled. For recycling of embedded lithium rechargeable batteries inside Creative products, please do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. For recycling information and instruction, please go to Creative Media K K customer support at http://jp.creative.com/support/contact/ (in Japanese)
  • Page 35: Safety Information

    The product must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations. To replace the battery, return your product to your regional support office. For product service information, go to www.creative.com. Do not expose to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or the like.
  • Page 36: Safe Removal Of Built-In Battery

    This product contains an integrated battery which should ONLY be removed by service centers or recycling facilities with reference to the instructions herein. Creative and its affiliates will not be liable for any damages resulting from attempting to remove and/or tampering with the battery or any part of the product by an end user.
  • Page 37: [It] Rimozione Sicura Della Batteria Integrata

    Il prodotto contiene una batteria integrata che deve essere rimossa SOLO dai centri di assistenza o dai centri adibiti al riciclaggio, con riferimento alle presenti istruzioni. Creative e le società affiliate non saranno ritenute responsabili per eventuali danni derivanti dal tentativo da parte dell'utente finale di rimuovere e/o manomettere la batteria o parti del prodotto.
  • Page 38: [Es] Extracción De Seguridad De La Batería Integrada

    Este producto contiene una batería integrada que SOLAMENTE debe ser extraída por centros de servicio o instalaciones de reciclaje con referencia a estas instrucciones. Creative y sus filiales no serán consideradas responsables por cualquier daño resultante del intento de extracción o alteración de la batería o de cualquier otra pieza del producto por parte del usuario final.
  • Page 39: [Pt] Remoção Em Segurança Da Bateria Integrada

    Este produto contém uma bateria integrada que APENAS deve ser removida pelos centros de serviço ou instalações de reciclagem com referência às instruções deste documento. A Creative e as suas afiliadas não podem ser consideradas responsáveis por quaisquer danos resultantes da tentativa para remover e/ou adulterar a bateria ou qualquer peça do produto por parte de um utilizador final.
  • Page 40: [No] Sikker Fjerning Av Innebygd Batteri

    Dette produktet har et integrert batteri som KUN skal fjernes av servicesentre eller gjenbruksanlegg med referanse til instruksjonene heri. Creative og deres samarbeidspartnere vil ikke være ansvarlige for noen skader oppstått ut fra forsøk på å fjerne og/eller tukle med batteriet eller noen del av produktet av en sluttbruker.
  • Page 41: [El] Ασφαλής Αφαίρεση Της Ενσωματωμένης Μπαταρίας

    Αυτό το προϊόν περιέχει ενσωματωμένη μπαταρία η οποία πρέπει να αφαιρείται ΜΟΝΟ από εξειδικευμένα κέντρα ή εγκαταστάσεις ανακύκλωσης με καθοδήγηση από τις παρούσες οδηγίες. Η Creative και οι συνεργάτες της δε φέρουν καμία ευθύνη για φθορές λόγω απόπειρας αφαίρεσης της μπαταρίας ή άλλου...
  • Page 42: [Cz] Bezpečné Vyjmutí Zabudované Baterie

    Spoločnosť Creative a jej pobočky nenesú zodpovednosť za žiadnu škodu, ak koncový používateľ vyberie batériu alebo ak manipuluje s touto batériou alebo s ktorýmkoľvek z dielov v tomto výrobku.
  • Page 43: [Lt] Saugus Integruotos Baterijos Išėmimas

    Šiame produkte yra integruota bateriją, kurią galima išimti TIK aptarnavimo centre arba perdirbimo įstaigoje laikantis čia pateiktų instrukcijų. „Creative“ ir jos padaliniai neprisiima atsakomybės už žalą, patirtą galutiniam vartotojui bandant išimti ir / arba ardyti bateriją ar bet kurią produkto dalį.
  • Page 44 «Перед извлечением аккумуляторной батареи убедитесь, что изделие отсоединено от зарядного кабеля» «Накройте одну из клемм аккумуляторной батареи изоляционной лентой, чтобы предотвратить короткое замыкание» - не применимо для аккумуляторной батареи с соединителем Инструкция по извлечению аккумуляторной батареи: 1. Снимите резиновую вставку с правой стороны динамика. 2.
  • Page 45: License And Copyright

    Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

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