Creative Stage V2 Soundbar

1. Overview

The Creative Stage V2 is a high-performance soundbar with a subwoofer, designed to enhance your audio experience.

2. Product Components

Soundbar:

• A. Subwoofer
• B. LED Display
• C. LED Indicator
• D. USB-C Port
• E. TV (ARC) Port
• F. AUX-in
• G. Optical-in Port
• H. To Subwoofer
• I. AC IN
• J. Wall Mount Brackets
• K. Volume + Button
• L. Power Button
• M. Volume - Button
• N. Bluetooth Button

IR Remote Control:

• a. Power Button: Press and hold for 2s to power off the soundbar.
• b. LED Indicator
• c. Mute Button: Press once to mute volume, press again to unmute.
• d. TV (ARC) Source Button: Press once to toggle to TV (ARC)-out source, press again to toggle to USB-out source.
• e. OPT Source Button: Press once to toggle to Optical-out source, press again to toggle to AUX-out source.
• f. Bluetooth Source Button: Press once to enter Bluetooth Mode, press and hold for 2s to enter Bluetooth Pairing mode.
• g. Volume + Button: Press to increase volume.
• h. Volume - Button: Press to decrease volume.
• i. Play / Pause Button: Press once to play, press again to pause (Applicable in USB and Bluetooth modes only).
• j. Previous Track Button: Press once to return to previous track (Applicable in USB and Bluetooth modes only).
• k. Next Track Button: Press once to skip to next track (Applicable in USB and Bluetooth modes only).
• l. Surround Button: Press once to turn on Surround mode, press again to turn off Surround mode.
• m. Reset Button: Press to reset all audio settings.
• n. Clear Dialog Button: Press once to turn on Clear Dialog mode, press again to turn off Clear Dialog mode.
• o. Bass / Treble - / + Button: Press to increase / decrease Bass / Treble’s value.
• p. Bass Treble Button: Press to toggle between Bass and Treble.

3. Source Selection and Display

Press the respective buttons on the provided IR remote control to select your preferred audio source. Alternatively, you can press the power button on the soundbar once to cycle through the sources: Bluetooth > Optical > TV (ARC) > USB Audio > AUX.

• AUX-in
• Bluetooth Mode
• Optical-in
• TV (ARC) Mode
• USB Audio Mode
• Standby
• Clear Dialog On/Off
• Surround On/Off
• Bass/Treble adjustment

4. Bluetooth Mode / Power-saving Mode

Bluetooth Pairing Mode

Press and hold the Bluetooth button on either the soundbar or IR remote control for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth Pairing mode. The built-in LED will start blinking blue. Select “Stage V2” from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices to pair. Once paired, the soundbar’s LED will remain solid blue.

Creative Stage V2 will automatically connect to the last paired device when in Bluetooth mode. To pair to a new device, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds again. Press the Bluetooth button once to exit Bluetooth Pairing mode.

Clearing Soundbar’s Bluetooth Memory

In Bluetooth mode, press and hold the Bluetooth button on either the soundbar or IR remote control for 8 seconds to clear all previously paired devices. The soundbar will return to Bluetooth mode once completed.

Power-saving Mode

Creative Stage V2 features a power-saving mode that will power off the soundbar after more than 24 hours of inactivity. To activate/deactivate this feature, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds when the soundbar is powered off.

5. TV (ARC) / Optical / AUX Connectivity

• USB-C to USB-A Cable (i)
• TV (ARC) Cable* (ii): Connects to TV Audio Output: ARC. Digital Audio format: PCM.
• AUX Cable (iii)
• Optical Cable* (iv): Connects to TV Audio Output: Optical. Digital Audio format: PCM.

* Not included. Sold separately.

6. Wall Mount

i) Wall Mount Brackets

ii) Screw into wall

^Screws not included. Sold separately.

7. Technical Specification

• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
• Operating Frequency: 2402–2480 MHz
• Operating Range: Up to 10m / 33 ft, measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range.
• RF Output Power: < 4 dBm
• Supported Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth), AVRCP (Bluetooth Remote Control)
• Supported Codec: SBC
• Input: 100–240V 50 / 60 Hz 1.5A
• Speaker Power: 20W x 2 (Satellite), 40W (Subwoofer), Peak 160W
• Frequency Response: 55–20,000 Hz
• SNR: ≥ 75 dB
• Operating Temperature Range: 0–45ºC

Other Information

For the user guide, safety and regulatory information, and ErP information, please visit creative.com/compliance/Stagev2.

For all other support related to your product, please visit creative.com/support/Stagev2.

Safety and Regulatory Information

Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid corrosion or deformation.

Do not expose your product to water and moisture. If your product is moisture-resistant, take care and not to immerse in water or expose to rain.

Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.

Charge products with built-in rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10 and 40°C/50 and 104°F.

When not using the product for extended periods of time, charge its built-in rechargeable battery regularly (about every 3 months).

Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.

Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or recommended by Creative.

Do not insert the earphones too deep into your ears and never insert them without ear adapters. Always remove the earphones slowly and carefully from your ears.

Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product.

Do not pierce, crush or set fire to your product.

Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects.

Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidents. Swallowing and choking hazard.

Warning on Choking Hazard

This product and its accessories may contain small parts which must be kept away from children.

▲ WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD – Small Parts

Not for children under 3yrs.

European Compliance

This product complies with all applicable directives. A copy of the EU DoC is available at Creative website.

CAUTION: To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits. All cables used to connect this device must be shielded, grounded and no longer than 3m in length. 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 affiliated companies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights.

The insulating coating on the device also serves the purpose of ESD protection.

Notice for 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 device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: To comply with the limits of the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed with computer equipment certified to comply with Class B limits. All cables used to connect to the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.

MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Notice for Canada

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité CNR 102 RF exposition, une distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil et toutes les personnes.

MODIFICATION: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device.

Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l'appareil peut entraîner l'annulation du droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser l'appareil.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Importer's Name: Creative Labs, Inc.

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: MF8375

Product Name: Creative Stage V2

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 & C63.10, FCC Part 15 Subpart B & C

Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B & RSS-247 standards

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Supplementary Information: Thinh Bui, Compliance Manager, Creative Labs, Inc., 1st Oct 2020