Creative D80 MF8131 - Portable Speaker Quick Start Guide

Creative D80 MF8131 - Portable Speaker Quick Start Guide

Also See for D80:

Advertisement

Creative D80 MF8131 - Portable Speaker Quick Start Guide

Product Overview

Product Overview

  1. CONNECT Button / LED status indicator
LED Status Speaker Status
Lit steady Idle (Powered ON, not connected to Bluetooth device)
LED rapid blinking Pairing mode
LED blinks every 2 second Connected to Bluetooth device
  1. Volume Down / Up
  2. AUX IN
  3. ON / OFF switch
  4. AC IN

The speaker enters power saving mode when no audio is detected for approx 10 mins. It will automatically power up when audio is detected. Alternatively you can power OFF and ON your speaker. **

Enjoy audio from Bluetooth devices

  1. Powering Up the speaker
    Powering Up the speaker
    Attach the AC cord to the AC IN and flick the switch to on position.
  2. Establish Bluetooth Connection
    Establish Bluetooth Connection
    The LED status indicator will lit steady indicating the speaker is currently ON. To allow pairing to other Bluetooth devices, Press and Hold the CONNECT button for 3 seconds. Release when 2 beep tones are heard with the LED status indicator blinking rapidly.
  3. On Bluetooth device
    On Bluetooth device
    1. Turn ON the Bluetooth feature on your device.
    2. Search for Creative D80.
    3. Pair and connect to Creative D80. If prompted for passcode, enter 0000.
    4. Pairing successful, ready to stream music.
  4. Ready to stream music via Bluetooth
    Ready to stream music via Bluetooth
    Press the Volume DOWN / UP buttons to adjust volume. Beep tones will be heard when Volume Maximum or Minimum is reached.

Reconnections between Bluetooth device and Creative D80

You can reconnect your paired Bluetooth device to your speaker easily.

Select 'Creative D80' entry on the Bluetooth device to reconnect Any of the 8 previously connected Bluetooth devices would be able to re-connect to Creative D80 when the D80 is powered ON and not connected to any device.

Note: The Creative D80 is able to remember up to 8 paired devices in its memory bank, eliminating the need to re-pair again should any of these devices connect to the Creative D80. Should a 9th device be paired to the D80, the 1st device will be erased from the D80's memory banks. At any one time a maximum memory of 8 devices are being retained.

Tofggle between last two connected Bluetooth devices

You can toggle between devices to enjoy your favorite music from another paired Bluetooth device by following these steps to establish connection.

Actions Press CONNECT button once
Indicators LED status indicator goes off and blinks at every 2 second interval
Status Ready to stream music

Note: Ensure your next paired device's Bluetooth feature is ON and ready to accept connections.

Return to default setting

You can return the Creative D80 to default settings and erase its memory of paired devices by following these steps.

Actions Press and hold the CONNECT button for 8 seconds while the speaker is ON
Indicators A long beep tone is heard. LED Status Indicator blinks rapidly
Status Memory cleared. Speaker is in pairing mode. Ready to accept connection from other Bluetooth devices

Playback with other audio devices via AUX IN

Note: The AUX-IN has a fixed volume. To increase the volume on the AUX-IN, adjust the volume control from the source device.

Playback with other audio devices via AUX INoptional (Sold separately)

FAQ

Perform the following trouble-shooting steps before sending it for servicing. For more information, please refer to support.creative.com

The Creative D80 cannot be powered on. What should I do?
Make sure that the AC cord is firmly connected to the unit and that the power outlet is turned on. Ensure that the ON / OFF Switch is in the ON position. When the speaker is powered ON, the LED Status Indicator will be lighted up.

There's no Bluetooth link between my device and the Creative D80. What should I do?
Ensure that your Bluetooth enabled device supports A2DP profile. Refer to its user's manual on how to enable (turn on) the Bluetooth functions and capabilities.

You may also try the following:

  • Delete the Creative D80 name entry from your Bluetooth device paired memory list and perform the steps in Enjoy audio from Bluetooth devices section to re-pair your device with Creative D80.
  • Ensure that both your Bluetooth device and Creative D80 are not connected to any other devices
  • On some Bluetooth device, you may need to select Creative D80 as your default output device after pairing is complete**

Bluetooth link is established and paired between the devices but there's no music. What should I do?
** With some built-in Bluetooth enabled computers, 3rd party USB Bluetooth dongles or other devices, you may be required to manually specify/set-up the audio output as Creative D80. (eg, under sound and audio devices section on your computer's settings) Please consult your manufacturer's documentation for further information.

Attach the AC cord to the AC IN and flick the switch to on position.

Safety Instructions

Please read the following before using the Creative product:

  • Use a mains plug that is appropriate for your country or region.
  • To be completely disconnected from the power input, the mains plug has to be disconnected /detached from the mains.
  • Disconnect the mains plug when the device is expected to be unused for several days.

Additional guidelines for Bluetooth devices

The short wave radio frequency signals of a Bluetooth device may impair the operation of other electronic and medical devices.

Switch off the device where it is prohibited. Do not use the device in medical facilities, aircraft, refueling points, close to automatic doors, automatic fire alarms or other automatically controlled devices.

Keep this device at least 20 cm from pacemakers and other medical devices. Radio waves may impair the operation of pacemakers and other medical devices.

Technical Specifications

Input Rating: 100 - 240V ~ 50/60Hz, 100mA - 50mA
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Operating Frequency: 2402 - 2480 MHz
Device Operating Temperature range: 0ºC to 45ºC
Supported Bluetooth profiles*: A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth) AVRCP (Bluetooth Remote Control)
Supported Codec: SBC
Operating Range: Up to 10 meters, measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.

* 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), Apple Macintoshes equipped with Bluetooth wireless stereo

² Compatible with most major brands of Bluetooth A2DP enabled mobile phones

This speaker has an auto power management feature which complies with energy efficiency regulation required by certain regions (Europe).

Documents / Resources

References

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download Creative D80 MF8131 - Portable Speaker Quick Start Guide

Advertisement

Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the D80 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Table of Contents