CREATIVE EF1140 Bluetooth Headset User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Creative

Table of Contents

OVERVIEW
BLUETOOTH® PAIRING
CONTROLS
BATTERY CHARGING
ANALOG CONNECTION
CREATIVE APP
MASTER RESET
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY
OTHER INFORMATION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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CREATIVE EF1140 Bluetooth Headset

OVERVIEW

Steel-reinforced Headband
Protein Leather Earpads
Omni-directional Microphone
USB-C Port (For Charging Only)
3.5 mm AUX Input
LED Indicator
Multifunction Button
• Power
• Bluetooth® Functions
• Call Mode Functions
Volume + / – Button
ANC Button
• ANC Functions
• Voice Assistant

BLUETOOTH® PAIRING

i) First Time Pairing

The headphones will automatically initiate Bluetooth pairing when powered on for the first time.

ii) Manual Pairing

Manually initiate Bluetooth pairing when the headphones are powered off

iii) Bluetooth Paired

iv) Multipoint Connectivity

Power on the headphones to pair to mobile device A

Power off the headphones, then press and hold for 5s again to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
Then, pair the headphones to mobile device B

Once mobile devices A and B are paired to the headphones, visit mobile device A’s settings to connect to the headphones while mobile device B is connected. Multipoint connectivity will then be successfully connected.

CONTROLS

i) Powering On / Of

ii) Playback Mode

iii) Call Mode

iv) Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Mode

v) Low Latency Mode

vi) Voice Assistant

BATTERY CHARGING

ANALOG CONNECTION

CREATIVE APP

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

Select between Active Noise Cancellation (On), Active Noise Cancellation (Off), and Ambient Mode in-app
Experience professionally-tuned audio presets for movies, music, and games
Perform software upgrades, product registration, and more

Download the Creative app from:

iOS App Store
Google Play Store

MASTER RESET

Press and hold the Multifunction and ANC buttons for 3 seconds to perform a Master Reset. The LED indicator will display solid white LED for 2 seconds upon completion and Creative Zen Hybrid 2 will revert to its default state.
Master Reset is reserved for cases where users encounter issues while the headphones are in use or during situations such as: Bluetooth Pairing failure, random LED blinks, or data reset.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Headphone Drivers

Custom Tuned 40 mm Neodymium Driver
Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 116 dB
Impedance: 32 ohm

Microphones

Type: Omni-directional x 5

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth 5.2

Bluetooth Profiles

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote Control Profile)
HFP (Hands-free Profile)

Audio Codecs

AAC
SBC

Bluetooth Operating Frequency

2402–2480 MHz

Wireless Operating Range

Up to 15m / 49.2 ft

Maximum RF Output Power

9 dBm

Voice Assistant Support

Siri
Google Assistant

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery 600 mAh x 1

Playtime^

Up to 67 Hours (With ANC Off)
Up to 49 Hours (With ANC On)

Charging Interface

USB-C (Charging)

Charging Time

2 Hours

Operating Temperature

0–45°C

^Based on moderate volume level. Actual battery life will vary with use, settings, songs, and environmental conditions
Note : Compliance markings are located on the inner hinge of the product

PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY

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.
Creative warrants the included Creative-branded hardware product (the “Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship (“Defect(s)”) for twelve (12) months (for the European Union, twenty-four (24) months (excluding all wear and tear), subject to certain exceptions as stated in the EU Directive 1999/44/EC) from the date of purchase.
The Creative Limited Hardware Warranty (the “Warranty”) does not cover (but not limited to) consumable parts, such as batteries or protective coatings that, due to their nature, tend to diminish over time; normal wear and tear, accidents or misuse. You must provide Creative proof of original purchase of the Product by a dated itemized receipt to be eligible for the Warranty. If a Defect arises and a valid claim is received during the applicable Warranty Period, Creative will at its sole option, service the Product at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts at our sole discretion. Warranty benefits are in addition to rights provided under local consumer laws.
For Australia only: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. [Address: Creative Technology Ltd, 31 International Business Park, #03-01, Singapore 609921. Telephone: +65 6895 4101 (standard international call charges apply.)]

For the full terms and detailed information on the Warranty, please visit creative.com/compliance/zenhybrid2, or scan the QR code. A printed copy is available upon request to Creative Labs, Inc., 1900 McCarthy Boulevard, Suite 103, Milpitas, CA 95035.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please visit creative.com/compliance/zenhybrid2 for the user guide, safety and regulatory information and battery removal instruction, which is meant strictly for independently qualified professional.
Please visit creative.com/support/zenhybrid2 for all other support related to your product.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Symbol
The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service provider or the shop where you purchased the product.

BATTERIES DIRECTIVE

FOR REMOVABLE BATTERY (Li-ion/polymer, button/coin cells, cylindrical cells)
This product contains one or more of the above removable batteries. The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that the battery in this product should not be treated as unsorted municipal waste upon reaching its end of life. Instead it should be taken to separate collection and recycling schemes. Batteries containing heavy metal content will have a two-letter symbol for the chemical under the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. ‘Cd’ stands for cadmium, ‘Pb’ for lead, and ‘Hg’ for mercury. You can help the environment and avoid public health hazards by recycling the battery at an authorized recycling facility or the place of purchase. To find the nearest authorized recycle centre contact your local authority. Instructions for removing the battery can be found in the product user manual. The instructions should be followed carefully before attempting to remove the battery.

FOR INTEGRATED BATTERY
This product contains a Lithium ion/polymer battery that should only be removed by an authorized recycling centre. By recycling this product at your local authorized recycling centre or the place of purchase, the battery will be removed and recycled separately.

Hereby, Creative Labs Pte. Ltd. declares the Bluetooth headset, model no. EF1140 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the EU and UK declaration of conformity is available at http://www.creative.com/EUDoC.