CREATIVE EF1040 Zen Hybrid Pro Wireless Over Ear Headphones User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Creative
Table of Contents
CREATIVE EF1040 Zen Hybrid Pro Wireless Over Ear Headphones
OVERVIEW
- Comfort-boosting Padded Headband
- Adjustable Slider with Length Markings
- Next Track Button
- Previous Track Button
- RGB LED Rings
- Mic Mute / Unmute Button
- Charging LED Indicator
- USB-C Charging Port
- Multifunction Button (Power / Bluetooth® Pairing)
- Omni-directional Microphone
- Detachable Boom Mic Input Port
- Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Button
- Play / Pause Button
- Volume Dial
- LED Status Indicator
DETACHABLE BOOM MICROPHONE
AVAILABLE FOR ZEN HYBRID PRO CLASSIC AND ZEN HYBRID PRO SXFI BUNDLES ONLY
Caution: Avoid connecting or disconnecting the Boom Microphone while engaged in calls or online chats to prevent potential disruptions that may result in audio being abruptly interrupted.
CONTROLS
Powering On / Off
| i) Button | ii) Action | iii) LED Status Indicator |
|---|
iv)
| | Blinking
Red > Blinking Blue
v)
| | Blinking Red >
LED Of
Headphones Control
| i) Button | ii) Action |
|---|---|
|
|
| ****
Call Function
| i) Button | ii) Action |
|---|---|
| iv) |
Noise Control
| i) Button | ii) Action |
|---|---|
PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS
CREATIVE ZEN HYBRID PRO
| i) Button | ii) Action | iii) LED Status Indicator |
|---|---|---|
Flashing Blue
Bluetooth Paired
|
Solid Blue
(Ultra-low Latency mode / LE Audio
mode / Bluetooth mode)
MULTIPOINT PAIRING
- To connect to a second device, press and hold the Multifunction button for 4 seconds to manually initiate Bluetooth pairing on the headphones. Select the headphones under “Available Devices” on the second device to pair.
- Once paired to the second device, Creative Zen Hybrid Pro will automatically reconnect to the last two paired devices when powered on.
BATTERY CHARGING
| i) Action | ii) LED Charging Indicator |
|---|
Charging
|
Solid Red
Fully charged
|
Solid Green
< 10%
|
Flashing Red
Creative Zen Hybrid Pro will automatically power off when plugged in for charging.
MASTER RESET
CREATIVE ZEN HYBRID PRO
Press and hold the Mic Mute / Unmute button for 10 seconds to perform a Master
Reset. Creative Zen Hybrid Pro’s LED Indicator will flash red during the
process. All saved settings such as customized EQs, Lighting, and Bluetooth
data will be removed after completion.
CREATIVE APP
Set up your
product, personalize audio settings, enhance your product’s performance, and
more with the Creative app.
- Adjust noise control level for both Ambient mode and Active Noise Cancellation mode
- Experience professionally-tuned audio presets for movies, music, and games
- Customize RGB LED rings or manually turn them off
- Perform software upgrades, product registration, and more
Download the Creative app from:
iOS App Store
Google Play Store
UNICAST AND BROADCAST MODES
AVAILABLE FOR ZEN HYBRID PRO CLASSIC AND ZEN HYBRID PRO SXFI BUNDLES ONLY
UNICAST MODE
Unicast mode lets the user wirelessly connect to a compatible LE audio receiver to enjoy high-definition audio streaming on a one-to-one basis. Visit creative.com for more information on products supporting Unicast mode.
BROADCAST MODE
Broadcast mode lets the user broadcast wireless audio from an audio source to
an unlimited number of supported audio devices.
The LED indicator will start flashing white to indicate that it is currently
broadcasting.
Note that the broadcast stream is unencrypted and any support device can join
the stream if it is within range. Visit creative.com
for more information on products supporting Broadcast mode.
For more details on how to operate the device, refer to the device’s quick
start guide included in the box.
| i) Button | ii) Action | iii) LED Status Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| iv) | Enter Broadcast Mode |
Flashing Purple
(Searching for LE Audio Broadcast)
Solid Purple
(Broadcast Connected)
ULTRA-LOW LATENCY (ULL) MODE
Creative BT-L3 and Creative BT-L4 offer Ultra-low Latency mode for a smooth, lag-free and consistent viewing experience, great for time-sensitive media such as movies and games. Visit creative.com for more information on products supporting ULL mode.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Headphone Drivers
- Custom-tuned 40 mm Titanium Driver x 2
Frequency Response
- 20–20,000 Hz
Sensitivity (1 kHz / mW)
- 117 dB
Built-in Microphones
- Omni-directional x 5
Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
LE Audio Modes
- Unicast (CIS) Mode
- Broadcast (BIS) Mode
Classic Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
- AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote Control Profile)
- HFP (Hands-free Profile)
Supported Audio Codecs
- LC3+ (ULL)
- LC3
- AAC
- SBC
Wireless Operating Frequency
- 2402–2480 MHz
Wireless Operating Range
- Up to 15m / 49.2 ft, measured in open space.
Walls and structures may affect range of device
Battery
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Battery 3.7V 850 mAh
Total Playtime^
-
Up to 100 Hours
(With ANC disabled) -
Up to 80 Hours
(With ANC enabled)
Operating Temperature
- 0–45°C
Headphone Weight
- 282g / 9.95 oz
Input rating
- 5V 1A
Maximum RF Output Power
- 8 dBm
^Based on moderate volume level when streaming in Bluetooth LE Audio mode with LED turned off. Actual battery life will vary with use, settings, songs, and environmental conditions
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
© 2023 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Creative, the Creative logo, X-FI, the X-Fi logo, SXFI, the Super X-Fi logo, Headphone Holography are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Creative Technology Ltd is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual product may differ slightly from images shown. Use of this product is subject to a limited warranty.
Hereby, Creative Labs Pte. Ltd. declares the Bluetooth headset, model no.
EF1040 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.
REGISTER
YOUR PRODUCT
creative.com/register
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
creative.com/support
References
- Creative Labs (United States) | Sound Blaster Sound Cards, Super X-Fi, Speakers and Soundbars, Webcams, Headphones and Gaming Headsets
- Creative Worldwide SupportCreative Zen Hybrid Pro
- Creative Technology - Online Product Registration
- Creative Worldwide Support
- Creative Worldwide Support - Creative Zen Hybrid
- Creative Worldwide Support
- Creative Technology - Declaration of Conformity
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