Creative Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 - Portable Hi-res USB DAC Manual

OVERVIEW

1. USB-C to USB-A Adapter (included)
2. USB-C Cable
3. Mic Mute / Mic Unmute / Volume + Button
4. Bass Boost / Dynamic EQ / Volume - Button
5. 3.5 mm Headphone-out Port

Note: Do not charge your mobile device while the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is connected.

* The USB-C to USB-A converter is designed to be used with the bundled Sound Blaster product for USB data transfer only, and does not support USB-PD charging or other non-USB data transfer functions on client (mobile devices / portable devices) or host systems (computers / consoles). Do not use the converter with other products for other unintended purpose.

CONTROLS / LED BEHAVIORS

Button	Actions	LED Indicators
Default: Mic Unmuted		Solid Red – Mic Muted Off – Mic Unmuted
Default: EQ Off		Off – EQ Off Solid Blue – Bass Boost Solid White – Dynamic

PLAYBACK VOLUME FUNCTION: The Mic Mute / Unmute button offers the ability to switch between two functions: Mic Mute / EQ and Volume Control. Press and hold the Mic Mute / Unmute button to cycle between the two features. Press the buttons shown below to make volume adjustments.

Button	Actions	LED Indicators
		Glowing Red – Volume Control On Solid Red – Mic Muted Off – Mic Unmuted
		Glowing Red – Volume Control On
		Off – Volume Control On

Note: Mic Mute / Unmute button's LED will blink rapidly to indicate function switch. Bass Boost / Dynamic EQ's LED will remain off when Volume Control function is enabled.

MODE SELECTION

Optimize Sound Blaster PLAY! 4's audio quality when connected to different platforms.

Button	Actions	LED Indicators
Default: Mode 2		Blinking Blue (x5) – Mode 1 Blinking White (x5) – Mode 2

Mode 1: PC / Mac / PS5 / PS4 / Nintendo Switch – Select this mode for Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 to be automatically detected by all platforms when connected.

Mode 2: PC / Mac only – Select this mode when using the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 exclusively on PC / Mac. In this mode, Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 will provide improved audio quality for PC / Mac, but it will not be detected by gaming consoles (e.g. PS5 / PS4 / Nintendo Switch) when connected.

SUPPORTED HEADSET'S BUTTONS BEHAVIOR

When connected to Sound Blaster PLAY! 4, users may still use their headphones / headset's built-in buttons to control audio playback and calls.

1-BUTTON HEADSET

Playback Mode

Button	Action

Call Mode

Button	Action

3-BUTTON HEADSET

Playback Mode

Button	Action

Volume Control

Button	Action

Call Mode

Button	Action

Note: Please refer to your headphones / headset's manual for details on supported functions

CREATIVE APP

Set up your product, personalize audio settings, enhance your product's performance, and more with the Creative app^*.

• Access and control our all-new SmartComms Kit's suite of smart communication features such as VoiceDetect, NoiseClean-in, and NoiseClean-out to improve your online calls experience
• Enjoy Acoustic Engine sound mode features such as Surround, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog Plus
• Configure Playback, Recording, and other settings
• Perform software upgrade, product registration, and more

*The Creative app and SmartComms Kit are currently available on Windows platform only

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product at creative.com/register. Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

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