VAMP The Vamp User manual

QUICK GUIDE
®

THE VAMP
Use an old speaker in a way you've never used it before.
Transform it into a portable Bluetooth® speaker using The
Vamp®.
You can position The Vamp® anywhere on your speaker.
Stick the metal disc provided onto your speaker and The
Vamp® will be held magnetically in place.
The Vamp®
Micro USB charge cable
3.5mm audio jack to
audio jack
Adhesive metal disc
®
Speaker cable

1
5
4
2
3
LED STATUS
Solid RED
Low battery
Solid RED
Charging
LED o
Fully charged
Flashing RED and BLUE
Pairing mode
Play (via bluetooth)
LED flashes BLUE
Play (via cable)
LED is o
1
2
3
4
5
LED
Micro USB charge port
Audio input
Speaker connector
On/o button

CHARGING
Make sure The Vamp® is fully charged before using.
Charge The Vamp® using the USB charge cable provided.
Plug the micro USB into The Vamp® and the USB into the
USB port of your computer or phone charger.
When charging the LED will be a solid red. The LED
will go o when fully charged. Full charge is approx. 10
hours.
GET STARTED
LOW BATTERY
When the battery is low, the LED will be solid red.
The Vamp® can stream whilst charging.
Please note:
To ensure longer battery life only charge The Vamp® when the
battery is low or flat.
Battery life is displayed on your Bluetooth® device.

FIND ANY SPEAKER
Some backs of speakers are
Any passive speaker can connect to The Vamp®.
or like this...with a wirelike this...with speaker
terminals
B.
A.

CONNECT TO THE VAMP®
A. Using the speaker cable provided, connect the
wires into the terminals of the speakers and into the
speaker connectors of The Vamp®.

B. Connect the cables from the speaker into the speaker
connectors of The Vamp®.

1. Turn The Vamp® on.
Hold down the power button for 4 seconds and wait
for the ‘on’ tone and the LED to turn on.
If you don’t hear the ‘on’ tone, the speaker might
not be connected properly. Turn The Vamp® o and
reconnect the speaker.
The Vamp® will go into pairing mode and the LED
will flash blue and red alternatively. It will search for a
device continuously.
PLAY VIA BLUETOOTH®
2.
Pair your device.
Go to the Bluetooth® settings on your device. Enable
Bluetooth®and select ‘The Vamp®’ from the list of
devices. Wait for device to pair.
Once paired, The Vamp® will make a ‘connect’ tone
and the LED will flash blue.
3.
Enjoy the sound with The Vamp®.
For your desired sound, use your device to control the
EQ (equaliser) and volume.

Please see the Troubleshooting section or visit our website if
the Bluetooth® connection is not working properly.
Turn o the Bluetooth® on the previously connected
device. The Vamp® will enter pairing mode and repeat
steps 1 - 2 using the new device.
PAIR TO A DIFFERENT DEVICE

PLAY VIA CABLE
Turn The Vamp® on.
Hold down the power button for 4 seconds and wait
for the ‘on’ tone and the LED to turn on.
Connect The Vamp® to a speaker.
Plug the 3.5mm audio jack cable provided into the
headphone jack of your device and into the audio jack
of The Vamp®
1.
2.

Connect wires from both speakers into the speaker
connectors of The Vamp®.*
BE LOUDER
CONNECT TWO SPEAKERS

* Connect two 4 Ohm speakers in parallel.
Make sure the positive wires and the negative wires are
connected together in the same speaker connector.
If the wires are not connected together correctly, the
sound quality will be poor.
Please note:
• This option will reduce the battery life.
• Connecting two speakers to The Vamp® will not give
stereo sound. The output is mono.
• Connecting speakers in series is not recommended.
• Do not allow the wires to touch.
• Do not connect three speakers or two 2 Ohm speakers.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are out of the Bluetooth® range you will experience
connection loss. When this happens The Vamp® will
make a ‘disconnect’ tone although it will be paired to
your device for approximately 5 mins and automatically
reconnect if your device re-enters the Bluetooth® range.
After 5 mins of connection loss it will go back into
pairing mode.
If necessary, turn o The Vamp® and your device. Switch
both on and reconnect.
If there is sound distortion:
• Lower the volume on your device.
• Make sure the wires of the speaker are connected
properly to The Vamp®.
•Move closer to The Vamp®.
For more information and FAQs please visit our website:
www.thevamp.co.uk

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

SAFETY INFORMATION
To ensure your personal safety and damage to the
product please read the following safety warnings.
Do not expose The Vamp® to extreme conditions i.e:
extreme hot or cold weather, humid or wet conditions.
Do not attempt to disassemble The Vamp® or remove
the battery.
Do not dispose of the product with household waste.
WARRANTY
The Vamp® comes with one-year limited manufacturers
warranty providing the product and relevant accessories
are defective or unusable because of verified defects
of manufacture or assembling from the date of original
purchase.
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Full terms and conditions are available on our website.