Cambridge Audio G2 User manual

G2
PREMIUM PORTABLE
BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Quick Start Guide
Important!
Connect the charging adaptor to the G2 and charge for
4 hours before first use.
Press and hold the power button
{!) on the top of the unit for two
seconds to turn it on.
G2 Rear view
On/Off
button
USB
socket
Volume
up & down
/;
Charging
socket
Bluetooth set -up
NFC
Auxin
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'-' IV
Aux
bu~ton
Bluetooth
button
A'S mode-@
Press the BT button 0to select the Bluetooth input.
Pairing your device manually
Phone
button
Press the BT button 0to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. The flashing
I
blue LED ~·~ indicates pairing mode.
I
Enable Bluetooth connectivity on your Bluetooth device (eg. phone,
tablet etc) and pair with the G2 (you may need
to consult your
phone or tablet operating instructions).
If your Bluetooth device is NFC enabled
You may need to ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device.
Touch your NFC device against the logo
mJ. G2 will enter automatic
pairing mode and 'G2' should appear on your device.
To talk to us, call [phone] (UK Local)
or
1-877-357-8204 (USA)
Pairing a second device
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SOUND ~~
To pair a different device, press the BT button 0 a second time to
enter pairing mode and pair your Bluetooth device as described in the
Bluetooth instructions.
Aux input
Press the OUX button to select the Aux input. There is an Aux input
on the rear of the unit that allows any analogue device to be connected.
Speakerphone
G2 has a built in microphone and can be used to answer and make
phone calls from your connected device.
If you have an incoming call
the 'phone' button
~' will flash and you can choose to answer with
G2 by pressing the button.
If you make a call from a connected device,
G2 will automatically switch to speakerphone mode.
Sync two G2
It is possible to synchronise two G2 speakers together so that both will
play back your music simultaneously. Using the mode switch on the
rear
of G2, select 'A' on one and 'B' on the other and then double press
the BT button 0 on each G2.
TOP TIPS
Auto power down
To save power, your G2 will automatically turn off after 30
minutes
if no music is playing. Press the power button to turn
the G2 back on.
Low battery warning
,I,.
A flashing red LED ~~' indicates that the battery is too low and
the G2 will enter a standby
mode where no music can be played.
This
LED will continue flashing for 10 minutes after which the
G2 will turn off.
USB Charging
The G2 can be used to charge compatible mobile devices. If the
charging adaptor
is not connected this will discharge the battery.
! Battery Safety
Your G2 contains a high performance battery and charging system that is
designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving this
product
in an automobile where temperatures may exceed this limit may result in
permanent battery damage, fire or explosion. Do not leave your product in any
location where temperatures may exceed this limit. Please recharge the battery
every two months to maintain the battery in optimal condition.
Cambridge Audio

Important safety instructions
Fo r )'Our own safety ~)J e ll&' read the following important safety ln~ t ructions carefulty befor e a tt empt ing to connect this unit to the mains
POWer suPPly. They will also ene~e you to get the best per1ormance fr om and prolor.g tM lite of the un i t·
1.Readlheselnstructlons.
2. Keeptnesernstructions.
3. Heedallwamings,
4 .f ollowalllnstructions.
S.Donotusethisa p paratusnearwater .
6 . Cieanonly~naoryc lo tl\.
7.Donotblock ·any ve ntilationopenlngs.lnstalllnaeco«<8ncewitllthemanuf acturer's instructions.
8 . ~~instal f nearanyheatS<Iurcessuchas r adia!Ors.heatregisters,stoves,orotne r apparatus(includingamplifters)thatproduce
9. Do nOl de fe at the safety purpose of the polarized or grounolng-twc l)lug. A I)Oiarlze<l plug has two bl ades wi th one wider t han the
Ol.her.Agrounding-eypeplughastwobladasall<latnl r dgrounoingprong.Thewidebladeorthethlrdprongarepr<llikled fo ryour
safety.lf t heprovrdedplugdoesnotfitint<:lyouroutlet.eonsultaoel ect riciaoforreplacementoflheobsoleteoutlet
10.Protect\hepowercordfrombeingwalkcdonorpioched,partlcu l artyatplo;gs,conveni~re<;eptaclesandthePO i ntwherelhey
exit from the apparatus.
ll.Onlyuseattllchmenls/accessoriesspedbedb<ythemanutecturer. •
12.Usewithonlythecart.staM.trlpod,bracket.ortablespeeifiedbythemanufacturer.orsoldwltht heapparatus.When
acartrsused , usecautloo w tleolll<MngthecarVapparatuscomtrinatrontoavoldlnJurylromllp.owr.
1.3.Unptugthisapparatusdurioglightningstormsorwhenuouscdlorloogperiodsoftlme
14.RI!II!r allserv;clngtoQual ift e.jserv i cepersoonei.Se r vidogis ri!Quire.j w hentheapparalliShasbeendamagedloanyway ,sucn
asthllpowef ·s upplycordorp lugha vlogbeendamaged,lrQu i dhasbeenspilledorobjectshav9la l lenlntotheapparatus.the
aPI)aratushasbeeoexposedtoraino rm oisture,doesnotopera t enorrrnrlly,orhasbeendropped
WARNING
-Toreduce
thllrisk ol nr aore lectrl cshock,do n.ot expose th ;. unit lo raln or molstlire.
-Bat\fl rl es ( l).atlery l)adlortle tte r ~lnsta lled )s h a llnotbe e:cposed to excessive he a t s uch as !Wn s hl ne, n< e orth ellke.
The unit must 00 installed in a manner that maKeS drSC(Innection of the mains plug from the mains socket outlet (O< appliance
conrrectO< from the rear of the unit) possible. Where the malrrs plug is used as the discoonea device, the disconnect dev;ce shall
remainreadilyoperallle.Ontyusethemalnscoo:Jsupplre<lwiththls u
nit
Pleaseensuretherersa mplevernilat ioo(at l eastlOcmclearanceal lround}. Donotputanyobjectsontopo t thisunitDoootsituate
r tooarugorothersoltsurlaceanddonotobs\ r uctanya i rioletsO<oulletgrilles.Donotcoverthevenlilatlong r illesw i thitemssuch
asnewspapers,tab leclotns,curtains,etc
Thisuoitmustoott>eusednearwaterorexposedtodrlpplngorsp lashi ngwaw r orotherliquids.Noobjectsnlladwilhlktuld,suchas
vases.shallbeplacedontheunit
Thellghtningftash wil.htMarrowtreadsyrnOO iw ithloanequl iater altrlanglelsintendedtoalerttheuse rtothepresenceofun·iiiSUiated
'dangerousvonage'withi
ntheproduct'senclosurl!thatmll)"beo f suftkientmagnitudetoconstitutearisl<ofele<:t r icshocktopersoiiS.
The exclamation oornt within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
malotenance i nstructiOilsiotheservicel~eratu r erei!Mlnttoth i sappliance.
(§) The symbol on this product indicates that it is of ClASS II (douDle Insul ate</) construction
'ef WEEE symbol
A Thecrossed-outwheeledb in is theEuropeaoUnronsymbolfor r ndrcatingscparatecollectionforelectrlcalandelectron lc
eQUipment.
Thisproductcontainselectrlca landelectronlce<ju ipmentwhiehShOuldbe•eused,recvc l edorrecoveredand
-should not IJedisposcd of with unsorted regularwaste. Please retum the unit or contact the authorised dealerfrom whom )'Ou
porchased t hisproductformore lntonna\ion
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ECEma'k
This product compli es with European Low Voltage (2006/9S/EC), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and
Env i ro~menta l ty.friendlydesignot Ene rgy-ralated P roducts(2009/12S/EC)Directives when useaandinstaliedaccording
to t hiS rnstruction manuaL For cont rnue.j compliance only cambridge Audro accessories should be used with this product
an d servieingmustberef e rredtoQuaiiliedserv lcepersonneL
CC-Tickmark
This product meets the Australian Communications Authority's R1w:Ho communications and EMC requirements
lH[ ~ ~ !~~ :!ets Russia, Byeloruss'll and Kazakhstan electroorc safety app1011als.
Ventilation
IMPORTANT- The u nit wilt r.>e<.:ome hot wneo in use. Do no\ stack mult iple unrtsoo top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed ar ea
suchasallOOi<caseOi i nacab in etwitnovtsutticientvenll l at ioo.
Ensura that small objects do not tall through anyventrlation grille.
~this happens. switch of1 i mmadiat~y. dSconnect from the mains
supplyandcontactyourdeafllrforadv lce.
Positioning
Chaoscthernstallationtocat ioncarefu l ly.Avoidplacrngitind i rectsuol i &htO<closetoasourceothea t Nonakedflamesou/ces,suctr
~~i~i~~edbeca~:f~ :~:e;:t:~~t~ the unit. Also a\IOid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust. cold or moisture. The
Thisumtmustbeinsta l le<lonasturtty.leve l surface.Donotplace i n&seatedareasuchasaOOokcaseorlnacatoinatDonotplace
the unrt on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causingserious injury to a ch ild or adult as well as se<ious damage to the
productDonotp~aeeotrrereq~ i pmentontopoftheunit .
Duetostraymagneticflelds,tumtab l esorCRTT II ssrroulr:lnotbetocate<loearbyduetoposs ibleinterlerence
Electrooic audro components have a ruonrog in peri
od of around a week (if used 58\'eral hou~ per day). Th~ will allow the new
components to settle
dr7Nn aM lllrl sonic propcrtrcs will imorovc Coler t hiS time.
Power sources
The u nitshouldbeoperate<loory t rom t netypeofpowarsour~eindlcate<:tonttremarkingl&be L if)'Ouarenotsureol t hetypeofpawer 
supplyto)IOurhome.consultyourproductdea l erortocaloowereompany.
~::~;i~~=~efl in Standtoy mode when not in use . If you do not intend to use this unit lor a long j)t!ri<rd ol time, unplug it lmm
WARNING: Do not continue using the external power supply if it Is broken.
Ov erloa ding
Do not ov e ~oad wall ouUets or e•tension cords as tnis can resu lt in a risk of fire or ekM:tric shock. OVer loadell N; outlets. exteiiSion
=~dlrayed power cords, damaged or crack e<l wire rn su latioo and brok en plugs are dangerous. ThOy may result In a ShOCk or fire
Be sure to r osen each power cord securely. To prevent hum aM noise. do not bundle the lnte=nnect leads with the oower cord or
speaker leads
Clea ning
To clean the un~. wipe Jts case with a r:ll)l, l rnt - lrce clotn. Do not use any cleani ng fluids containiogal<:oh~. ammonia or abrasives. Do
notsprayaoaerosolatorneartneunit.
Battery disposal
Batteriesmaycontai osubstancesharmfulto t heenv ironment.Pieasedrsposeofanyr:lischargedblltleries w ithdueconsiderat i onand
inaccO«<aoce w ithloca len.lronmental/electroolcret)Ciingguidelines.
Servicing
T heseunitsarenotuserserviceatrle.Neverattempttorepair.disassembleor r econstructtheunitlfthereseemstobeaPfoDlem.A
seriouselectri<;shoekoouldresul tWtnisprecautiorrarymeasur e isignored.lntheeventofaPfOblemorla i lure,pleasecomactyour
dealer.
FCC 10 : YKBMGV2~10 IC: 9095A-MGV20010
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RUlES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We.CambridgeAodio,ofGal leryCourt.HaokeyPiace,LoodonSE14BB,declareunderoo rsolerespoosiDIIitytnattnisdevlco,
GoV2PonableBiuetoothSpeaker
This device compiles with Part 15 of \he FCC Rules. Operation Is subject to the following two cooditrons: (1) thrs device may not
causeharmfullnter farenca,arrd (2)t hisdevjcemustac:ceptalljinte rferencerecerved,iocludrogrnterferer>ce t hatmaycause
undesired operation
Federal Commumca t1ons Comm1ss10n Notice
This equipment hils t>een tested and found to comply with the limits lor a Class 8 digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Theselim
itsaredeslgnedtol)rOvidereasonabteprotectionagainstharmfu lio terlererrceinares ide<rlialinstallation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
rad~te radio lreQue~ ener~. and If not installed and usea in accordance w ith the
instructions, mil)" cause harmful interference to radio
commun~tlons . Howeve r, there Is no guarantee that interfere nce will not occur
in a particular Installation. If this eQUipment doescause harml
ulin t erferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined
:::'e~~;,i~: the equipment oft and on. the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more ol \he following
•Reorientorreloeate thereceivioganteona
•
locrease\hcdistanceiJetweenthecqu l pmentaodtherece l vor.
• Connect the equrpmem to an outlet on a circuit different from that to whjch ttre receiver Is connected.
•Consuttthedeale rorane>:perlencedradio/T\Itechnlclanforhelp.
FCCCaution:Arrychangesormodifications note•presslyapprovOO b<ythe partyresi)Onsibleforcomp llance oouldvolr:l the user's
authoritytooperatethisequipment
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Sta tement :
This eq uipment complies with F CC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncont ro lled environment. This equi pme11t Shou ld be
Installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmttter
Modifications
TheFCCrequirestheusertobenotified tlwltanychangesO<modilieationstothi sdevicethatarenotexpresslyapprovedbyCambridge
Audro, ma~ vt>d the user's authorityto operate the equipment
Canad~lndustry Can a da (IC )
Thisr:lev.cecomplies withlrrdustrycanadalicerrce-t!.emptRSSstandarr:l(s).Operationis subjecttothelollowrngtwocondrtions:(1)tnis
Oevlccmaynotcauselnterference.and(2)thisdevlceml1Stacccptanyinterle rence. lrn:ludl nglnterferencetnatmaycauscundcsjred
operatiooofthedevice
Lepriisentappare i lestoonlormeauxCNRd'lndustrieCaoadaapplicablesau•appareilsradioe.<emptsdelicerrce.t.:e<ploitat l ooost
autoriseeauxdeu•conditionsS<Jio;antes :(1) 1'appareil ne doitpasproduiredebrouillage,et(2) 1'uti lisetcurde l 'apparcildoitacccpter
tout brouillage radrOOiectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'eo compromettre 1e fooctionnement
IMPORTANT NOTE :
IC Radiation Exposure State ment :
ThiseQuipmentcornplieswrthCanadaradiat i one•posurel i mitssetforthloruncontrolled e nvlronments.Thisequlpmentshouldbe
rnstalledandoperatedwithaminimumdistanceof20cmbelweentheradiato rarrd)'OUrbody.
This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction w ith any other antenna or \lansminer.
Cet appareil num8f1Que deIa c~sse B conforme aIa norme NMB.Q03 du Canada.
Europe-European Union Notice
Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TIE Oire<:tive (199S/S/EC11ssued by the Commission of the European
Community
Compliance with this directive implies oonlormrty to the following European Norms.
•
EN6006S -Product Safety.
•
EN 300 328 -TecMical requirement lor radio e<jUipment.
•
EN301489 - Gen e raiE MCreQurrementslorradioequipmeot.
Todet<! r mioethetypeo lt ransmitter,checktheidemrficat ionlabelon)"'urCambl'idgeAudioproduct.
Products with the CE marking comply with European Low Voltage (2006/9S/EC), Electromagnetic Compatltolllty (2 004/108/ECI and
Environmentally-friendly design
of Energy-related Products(2009/12S/ E C) Olrecttveslssued by the Commission of the Eurooeao
Community. Compliance with these dire<:tives implies conformity
to the following European Norms.
•ENSS013-Etectromagnetlclnterfereoce.
•E N 55020-Etectromagnet;clmmuoity.
•EN61Q00-3-2 -PowerLrneHarmonlcs
•E N61Q00-3·3 - Powerlineflicker
• EN 6006S -Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are lat>eled with the CE alert rrnrrking and may also carry
theCEiogo .
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121S/2008- Implementing EuP Directive lor Standby Power Consumption.