. You and your family member can share or take turns playing music from your Bluetooth devices due to Cara support 2 device pair and connect at the same time. Cara has a high sensitivity noise canceling microphone. You can also use Cara for a...
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MFB button (Multi-Function Button) Power switch Micro USB charging socket 3.5mm audio output socket – –...
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What’s in the box: Avantree stereo Bluetooth 4.0 audio receiver (Cara) Magnetic base Aux 3.5mm audio cable Aux 3.5mm audio extension cable Aux 3.5mm RCA audio cable Micro USB charging cable User manual ...
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3. Charging the Bluetooth 4.0 audio receiver(Cara( 1) First time, please charge Cara for around 3.5 hours to make sure it is fully charged and the battery reaches its full capacity: Charging in car: Charge the unit in car by using a car charger.
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4. Setting up Bluetooth 4.0 audio receiver at home(Cara( 1) Plug the 3.5 mm audio cable end into Cara’s 3.5 mm audio socket, and plug other end ( or 2 x RCA ) into the audio input on of your home hifi stereo system. If the cable is too short, use the extension cable included in the package.
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1) Place the Cara: Find a smooth and flat surface on the dashboard in front of you that is within easy reach but will not interfere with driving. For best voice pick-up, it should be as close to your mouth and as directly in front of you as possible. See below the image for some recommended areas: Make sure the surface is dry and free of dirt.
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3) Turn on your car stereo and set the input source to AUX. 4) Turn on Cara and pair with your phone. After that you can use the stereo car kit. 6. Setting up Bluetooth 4.0 audio receiver as USB sound card 1) Insert the micro USB data cable into Cara’s micro USB socket.
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2) Activate Bluetooth on your phone or tablet, and search for Bluetooth devices. 3) Select “Avantree Cara” from the list of found devices. 4) Enter the Bluetooth passkey “0000” to pair and connect the Cara to your phone or tablet.
Cara will enter standby mode. Repeat steps above to pair Cara and phone or tablet again. 2) If connection is lost, the Cara will automatically enter standby mode. 3) Once paired and connected, the Cara will be automatically connected to the device whenever you turn the Cara on again, provided the device is in range.
When you hear the ringing tone, press and hold the “MFB” button for 2 secs. To reject the call. 4) Voice dial: If your mobile phone is voice dial-enabled, press the “MFB” button for 3 secs. during connection and say the voice tag after you hear a beep. Note: Make sure you record your voice tag onto the mobile phone before using voice dial function.
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The default setting of Cara’s multipoint function is off. Multipoint pairing procedure: First phone or tablet : pair and connect Cara with the first phone or tablet. Second phone or tablet: press and hold the “MFB” button for 6 seconds to enter pairing mode again.
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For playing music, the “MFB” button is operates on the last phone that sent music to Cara. Cara can only output music from one mobile phone. If you want to play music from another phone, please pause current phone’s music first.
11. LED indication Status LED Indication Power on Blue LED on 1 sec. Power off Red LED on 1 sec. Standby mode Blue LED flashes twice every 7 secs. Standby (disconnects Bluetooth device) Red LED flashes twice every 7 secs. Pairing mode The red and blue LED flash alternately Play music...
Charging completed Red LED off 12. Product specification Bluetooth compliance specifications: V4.0 Operating frequency band: 2.4GHz ~ 2.48GHz unlicensed ISM band Output power: Class 2, up to 10 meters Support profiles: HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP Support decoder: apt-X, SBC, MP3 and ACC ...
The talk and standby times may vary when used with different mobile phones or other compatible Bluetooth devices, usage settings, usage styles and environments. Playing different music formats may also affect this. 13. Safety Information To avoid any damage or malfunction of the device, do not drop it from high places. ...
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The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
14. Declaration of Conformity 1) FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device may receive interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Directive 1999/5/EC. 3) Trademark Statement The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Avantree is a trademark owned by Avantronics Limited. 15. Warranty Please refer to the warranty card included in the pack.
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Due to the nature of the products, there might be some software changes without notice. Please always refer to the Avantree website for the latest information. QD ID: B019076 –...
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