Reviewer’s Reference for Creative WP-450 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with “Invisible Mic” Version 1.0 September 2011 Corporate Headquarters Creative Technology Ltd. 31 International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Tel: +(65) 6895 4000 Fax: +(65) 6895 4999 Creative website: www.creative.com For more details on Creative headphones and headsets, visit www.creative.com/headphones or www.creative-aurvana.com © 2011 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
An Overview Premium grade wireless music and chats Gone are the days when you have to carry a pair of headphones for music and a headset for hands-free phone calls. With the Creative WP-450 Bluetooth® headphones with "invisible mic", enjoy the best of both worlds with excellent audio quality thrown in. Featuring precise Neodymium drivers meticulously tuned by our acoustic experts, it is crafted to produce accurate and dynamic sound.
Key Highlights Durable metal-hinge design allows the WP-450’s headband to be folded into a compact package for travel and storage.
Key Highlights Works with ALL compatible Bluetooth mobile audio devices such as music phones, iPhone, iPod, iPad or computers. Stream high quality content wirelessly from up to 10 meters or 33 feet Incorporates apt-X Bluetooth audio technology that helps to deliver better audio performance with apt-X enabled devices such as Creative ZiiO Tablets or the new Apple iMac & Mac mini.
Key Highlights FastStream codec allows smooth bidirectional audio + voice for Internet chats or in-game conversations with optional BT-W1 Bluetooth transceiver A concealed microphone lets you pause your music and pick up a voice call seamlessly, without an interfering microphone boom jutting across your face.
Key Highlights Infused with performance Neodymium drivers that are accurately tuned by inhouse acoustic professionals to faithfully reproduce any music, movie or gaming audio. Your loved ones sound even closer on voice calls.
Key Highlights A perfect usage experience from its ergonomically placed call and playback controls, choice of high quality built material or right down to the ideal control timings, the WP-450 left nothing to chance.
Key Highlights Intuitive call, playback and volume controls on the right earcup that are easily accessible for making adjustments on-the-fly Lightweight on-ear design with a compact, foldable frame for ease of portability and storage.
Key Highlights Easily charge the WP-450 from computers with an USB port. Helpful LED and audible indicators alert listeners when the headphones are in need of a recharge - it takes just about an hour, before you to take it on another spin for 8 more hours.
Operational Details Charging headset • Connect the Left earcup to your laptop or computer using the supplied USB cable • On the Left earcup, the indicator lights up in Red.
Operational Details Playback from audio devices • Turn on Bluetooth function on your paired audio device • Press and hold the Multifunction button on the Right earcup until the indicator lights up in Green and blinks slowly. The headset automatically searches for the last paired device. Once connected, the indicator turns Blue and blinks slowly.
Operational Details • To redial the number you last called when no call is in progress, press the Multifunction button for 2 seconds and release • To answer or end a call, press and release the Multifunction button. To reject a call, press the Multifunction button for 2 seconds and release • To accept a call waiting and drop the ongoing call, press and release the Multifunction button. To accept a call waiting and put on hold to the ongoing call, press the Multifunction button twice.
Operational Details Automatic shutdown • Once the headset is powered on, if it is unable to connect to the last paired device or failed to pair with a new device within 5 minutes, the headset will automatically shut down.
Operational Details
Operational Details
Suggested Review Steps with a Notebook PC • Prepare a notebook computer with installed media player and Skype for Internet communications. It should come with built-in Bluetooth connectivity; else, it is recommended to obtain a Creative BT-W1 Bluetooth transceiver which comes with microphone support • Pair and connect WP-450 with the notebook computer as outlined in previous sections • Play and listen to a media file on the notebook computer • Now launch Skype to review voice communications.
Suggested Review Steps with a Mobile Phone • Prepare a mobile phone capable of media playback and ability to support threeway conferencing (if you wish to audition this function) • Pair and connect WP-450 with the mobile phone as outlined in previous sections • Play and listen to a media file on the mobile phone • Now from another phone, place a call to the mobile phone • You will hear an audible tone in your WP-450 indicating an incoming call.
Troubleshooting If you cannot connect the headphones to your Bluetooth audio device or mobile phone, do as follows: • Ensure that the headphones are charged, switched on, paired with, and connected to your Bluetooth device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device. • Check that the headphones are within 10 meters / 33 feet of your device and that there are no obstructions between the headphones and the device, such as walls or other electronic devices.
Troubleshooting Poor or choppy audio quality when listening to music on the headphones with a computer: • Ensure that you are within 10 meters / 33 feet from your computer • Connect as a Bluetooth Stereo Audio device if you do not need to use the microphone • Update your computer’s Bluetooth drivers to the latest. For example, this link: http://www.broadcom.com/support/bluetooth/update.
Troubleshooting If you cannot connect the headphones to your paired audio device: • The headphones automatically connects to your last paired device (e.g. a laptop). If this device is within 10 meters / 33 feet of another device that you wish to connect (e.g. a phone), ensure that the Bluetooth feature of the last paired device (laptop) is turned off. • Next connect to your desired paired device (e.g. a phone) • Note that the headphones can only connect to one Bluetooth audio device at a time.
Troubleshooting • If the audio quality is not matching CD quality, check if your device supports streaming of apt-X Bluetooth audio. If it does not, you can separately purchase apt-X Bluetooth audio transmitters such as the Creative BT-D1 or Creative BT-W1 (for USB audio devices such as a laptop or computer) or Creative BT-D5 (for iPad, iPhone or iPod) to deliver superior audio performance. Wireless audio for your computer Don't fret even if your computer doesn't have Bluetooth built in.
Troubleshooting • If the audio + voice quality from Notebook PC’s built-in Bluetooth connectivity is poor, you can separately obtain a Creative BT-W1 USB Bluetooth transceiver. This comes with smooth bi-directional support for audio + voice from FastStream codec.
Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • Driver: 34mm Neodymium magnet Frequency Response: 18Hz ~ 22kHz Impedance: 32ohms Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP (Wireless stereo Bluetooth), AVRCP (Bluetooth remote control), HSP (Headset profile), HFP (Hands-free profile) Audio Codec: apt-X, SBC, FastStream Operating Range: Up to 10m / 33ft Microphone: Built-in omni-directional microphone Power Supply: Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, 3.