Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Curve Owner's manual

Brand: Cambridge SoundWorks

Model: OontZ Curve

Type: Owner's manual

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Guide

version 2.0

Please go to our website

TheOontZ.com

For getting started videos & tips, FAQs and latest manual updates

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Table of

Contents

Thank you very much for selecting the OontZ Curve! We hope that

you will love it! The OontZ Curve is designed to play your music

wirelessly with high quality, and be simple and fun to use. This guide

was written to help you get started quickly. Please take a few

minutes to read through the guide, and try out the features on your

OontZ Curve. Please check out our website: TheOontZ.com for

getting started videos, the latest manual updates and answers to

questions you may have.

Table of Contents: Version 2.0

1) Overview - Bluetooth

2) In the Box

3) Charging the battery

4) The Buttons and connectors

5) Pairing the OontZ Curve to your Bluetooth device

6) Pairing the OontZ Curve to your Bluetooth laptop

7) Wireless hands free personal Speaker Phone

8) Connecting to non-Bluetooth (AUX-IN) devices

9) Troubleshooting

10) Safety and precautions

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Overview

The OontZ Curve allows you to listen to music, videos and games

wirelessly from your Bluetooth device. The OontZ Curve works

wirelessly with most Smartphones and tablets with Bluetooth*. The

rechargeable battery will provide up to 3 to 5 hours** of continuous

listening. With the built-in microphone you can use your OontZ Curve

as a wireless hands free personal speaker phone when connected by

Bluetooth* to most iPhones or Smartphones. You can also listen to

non-Bluetooth devices including PC and laptops, by connecting them

to the OontZ Curve with the included 3.5mm Audio cable.

*Bluetooth Device Support - The OontZ Curve is Bluetooth version

3.0. It is compatible with almost all Bluetooth devices with the

following Bluetooth Profiles:

A2DP - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile

AVRCP - Audio/Video Remote Control Profile

HSP – Headset Profile HFP - Hands Free Profile

The OontZ Curve can support a wireless Bluetooth connection up to

30 unobstructed feet away from your device.

If your device does not have Bluetooth or the required profiles you can

listen to your music using the included 3.5mm audio cable to AUX IN.

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2. In the

Box

The following is included in the box:

Guide

Please go to our website

TheOontZ.com

For getting starte d videos, FAQ s and latest manual updates

1 - OontZ Curve

1 - OontZ Curve Guide

1 - Micro USB Cable (For Charging Only)

1 – 3.5mm Audio (Line-In) Cable

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3. Charging the

battery

To start make sure The OontZ Curve has a sufficient battery charge.

To charge the Lithium Ion rechargeable battery in the OontZ Curve

plug the micro connector end of the USB cable into the OontZ Curve

and the other end into a USB charging source, such as your laptop,

desktop or a Smartphone USB wall Power Adapter (not included). The

red light indicator next to the micro USB connector will glow RED.

When the battery is fully charged the red light indicator will go out and

you can remove the charging cable. It will take about 3 to 4 hours to

fully charge. Note: It is recommended that you remove the charging

cable after the OontZ Curve is fully charged. You can use your OontZ

Curve when it is charging.

The OontZ Curve, when fully charged, has a play time of up to 3 to 5

hours, depending on volume. ** The play time varies for a number of

reasons including the volume (the louder the volume, the shorter the

play time), device, connection, and music type. Note: At full volume

the OontZ Curve play time will be up to 3 hours.

If the Red light near the micro USB connector begins to flash, the

OontZ Curve battery is low and needs to be charged.

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4. The Buttons and

connectors

1 2

Bottom View Top View

3 4 5

Front View Back View

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4. The Buttons and connector

(continued)

Power on / Power Off Button

2 Bluetooth and Phone Button.

3 Volume Down and Previous Track Button: Functions in Bluetooth

mode, Long press on the button to reduce volume, short press for

previous track Note: This button does not function when using

AUX IN MODE

4 Play / Pause Button: Functions in Bluetooth mode, short press to

pause and a short press to play. Note: This button does not function

when using AUX IN MODE

5 Volume Up and Next Track Button: Functions in Bluetooth mode,

Long press on the button to increase volume, short press for next

track. Note: This button does not function when using AUX IN

MODE

Speakerphone Microphone

Charging indicator Light: Red light lit when charging, off when

fully charged. If Red Light flashes, OontZ Curve has low battery

Micro USB Port: This port is for charging the battery only. You

can use the included Micro USB cable connected to a PC or laptop,

or you can use a SmartPhone USB wall Power Adapter 5V.

AUX IN Jack: Connect your OontZ Curve to your device, laptop

or PC that does not have Bluetooth with the included Audio 3.5mm

audio cable.

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5. Pairing the OontZ Curve to your Bluetooth

Device

It is quick and easy to pair and wirelessly connect to your Bluetooth

device by following these steps:

Step 1 – Make sure your OontZ Curve has sufficient charge or connect

to charging source

Step 2 – Turn on the OontZ Curve, it will automatically go into pairing

mode in about 3 – 5 seconds. The OontZ Curve will indicate “Device

is ready for connecting” and it is ready to pair. The Bluetooth button

on top will flash blue on and off.

Step 3 – Enable the Bluetooth function on your device and then

search/scan for the OontZ Curve. When the OontZ Curve appears on

the list select it and your device will pair, connecting with the OontZ

Curve. Very few devices will request a password, if your device does

enter “0000” (four zeros).

Step 4 – The OontZ Curve will indicate it is “connected” and the blue

light will stop flashing and will stay a solid blue.

Step 5 – You can now wirelessly play your music or the audio from

videos, games and movies. You can use your device and the buttons on

the OontZ curve to control your audio, see section 4 –The Buttons

items 3, 4 and 5.

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5. Pairing the OontZ Curve to your Bluetooth

Device

(continued)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The OontZ Curve can only be connected to

one device at a time. You will need to disconnect the first device

from the OontZ Curve before trying to pair to another device: To

disconnect the OontZ Curve you can press and hold down the

Bluetooth Button on the top of the OontZ Curve until the OontZ

Curve indicates “the device is ready for connecting” and the

Bluetooth button flashes on and off. You can then pair and connect to

the next device.

The OontZ Curve will automatically try to pair to the last connected

device each time the OontZ Curve is turned on and that device is or

comes within range. If the OontZ Curve successfully connects to the

last device it will indicate “Connected” and the blue light on top will

be solid blue. IMPORTANT NOTE: To connect to another device

you must press and hold down the Bluetooth button for 3 to 5 seconds

until the OontZ Curve indicates “Device is ready for connecting” and

the blue light flashes. You can then connect the next device.

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6. Pairing the OontZ Curve to your Bluetooth

laptop

To pair with a laptop please follow steps 1 and 2 in section 5.

Then follow the Bluetooth pairing instructions for your laptop or

MacBook.

You will need to first set up the OontZ Curve as a device on your

system and then select it from your list of set up devices. The OontZ

Curve may show up on your list of Bluetooth devices before it is set

up, but you still need to go through the set up step first, or the OontZ

will not be able to pair.

If your MacBook or iPad or other laptop gives you an option during

set up to choose Mono or Stereo, always choose Stereo.

Please note that we have instructions and videos on our website:

TheOontZ.com

to assist you with the pairing steps on laptops, MacBooks, and other

devices.

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7. Wireless hands free speaker

phone:

When the OontZ Curve is connected by Bluetooth to your Smartphone

(and your Smartphone has the Hands Free Profile and Head Set

Profile) you will have the Wireless hands-free speaker phone feature

enabled.

Incoming calls: when you receive a call you may answer it on your

phone or by pressing the Bluetooth and Phone Button on the top of the

OontZ Curve. Hold the button for a short one second press to answer

the call. Hold the button for three seconds to reject the call.

Your caller will be heard on the OontZ Curve and your voice will be

picked up by the microphone. Please have the microphone faced

towards you and keep a close proximity to the microphone to have

your voice clear to the listener.

Depending on the type of smartphone you have the smartphone can

switch the call between the OontZ Curve speaker phone and your

device.

NOTE: The Personal Speakerphone feature is enabled in Bluetooth

mode, this feature does not function when using an AUX IN

connection to your phone.

Note: For some smartphones the call/phone audio needs to be enabled

as well as media audio to use the Speakerphone feature.

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8. Connecting to non-Bluetooth (AUX-IN)

devices

For your device, laptop, tablet or PC that does not have Bluetooth or

support for Bluetooth audio, you can connect and play music and audio

by connecting your device to the AUX IN jack on the OontZ Curve

with the included 3.5mm audio cable.

Step 1 – Plug one end of the 3.5mm audio cable into the AUX IN jack

(see Section 4: item 9) on the OontZ Curve and plug the other end into

the headphone jack on your device or laptop. The blue light on the top

of OontZ Curve will be lit solid blue, and you can play your music.

NOTE : When in AUX IN mode all play, pause, volume, next track,

and previous track controls are controlled from the device only. In

AUX IN mode these buttons will not function on the OontZ Curve :

Volume Down and Previous Track Button; Play / Pause Button;

Volume Up and Next Track Button. Control of the audio is on your

device only.

Note: When you plug the 3.5mm audio cable into the AUX IN jack of

the OontZ Curve it will take priority over Bluetooth and will

disconnect any device currently connected by Bluetooth. You will

need to remove the audio cable from the OontZ Curve to connect to a

Bluetooth device. When you remove the audio cable from the OontZ

Curve it will go into Bluetooth connecting mode and attempt to pair to

the last Bluetooth device it was connected to if that device is in range.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Speaker will

not turn on

Make sure the OontZ Curve battery has sufficient charge.

Make sure the power button is fully in the on position.

Cannot pair the

OontZ Curve

with my

Bluetooth

device

Your Bluetooth device maybe out of range-try to move

closer to your speaker within 30 unobstructed feet.

Make sure the OontZ Curve is not currently connected to

any other device. You will need to disconnect the other

device from the OontZ Curve.

Make sure your device supports the transfer of audio.

OontZ Curve

indicates a

connection,

But no audio

Make sure the OontZ Curve is not currently connected to any

other device. Disconnect the other device from the OontZ Curve.

Make sure volume is up on your device and the OontZ Curve.

Turn the OontZ Curve off then on again.

Paired

Bluetooth

device will

not connect

Make sure the OontZ Curve is not currently connected to

any other device. Disconnect the other device from the

OontZ Curve.

Turn the OontZ Curve off and back on.

Remove the OontZ Curve from the Pairing list on the

device and then repair.

No audio from

a Bluetooth

device

Make sure your OontZ Curve is not paused and the

volume is up.

Make sure your Bluetooth device is playing audio, not

paused and volume is up.

Your Bluetooth device may be out of range, move closer

within 30 unobstructed feet.

Turn your OontZ Curve off and back on.

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9. Troubleshooting

(continued)

Problem

Solution

Poor sound

quality from a

Bluetooth

device

Your Bluetooth device may be out of range, move closer

within 30 unobstructed feet.

If your MacBook, iPad, PC or tablet has an option to select

Stereo or Mono select Stereo.

Try another track or music app.

Turn your OontZ Curve off and back on.

Some devices need to have their WIFI turned off to improve

audio quality over Bluetooth.

No Audio

from AUX

source

Make sure the 3.5mm audio cable is fully inserted into the

OontZ Curve and Device. Some devices have cases that

prevent a proper fit and need to be removed to connect.

Make sure your device is on and playing and music

is not paused.

Increase the volume level on the device.

Poor sound

quality from

AUX source

Make sure the 3.5mm audio cable is fully inserted into the

OontZ Curve and device.

Reduce the volume level on the AUX source.

Remove the charging cable while playing.

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10. Safety and

Precautions

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10. Safety and Precautions

(continued)

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10. Safety and Precautions

(continued)

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10. Safety and Precautions

(continued)

Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Curve Owner's manual

Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Curve Owner's manual

Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Curve Owner's manual

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