Owner/User Manual - Acoustic Research
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1. Acoustic Research PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKER MODEL AWSBT8S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT IN RMATION CAUTION ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat AN AwWH N For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Care and Maintenance Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not ope2. generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it RF Exposure Warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Industry Canada Regulatory Information This device complies
3. shown below Do not return this product to the Retailer This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased serviced or used outside the United States or Canada The warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to costs incurred for the installation removal or reinstallation of the product The warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or exposure to moisture This warranty does not apply to damage caused by an AC adapter not provided with the product or by leaving non rechargeable batteries in the product while plugged into an AC outlet THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOE
4. speaker The process is simple and in most cases the pairing process needs to be done only once To pair your Bluetooth enabled device with the speaker 1 Make sure your device s Bluetooth is turned on See the wireless and or network settings menu on your device to check 2 If the speaker isn t already on press the On Off button to turn it on You will hear a beep to indicate the speaker is turned on The indicator light on the front of the speaker starts flashing blue 3 Press and hold for 3 seconds the Pair button to enter pairing mode You will hear 2 beeps to indicate pairing mode is entered The indicator on the front of the speaker starts blinking faster 4 Open the Bluetooth settings menu on your device Select AR SPEAKER from the list of devices available you might have to scan for devices If your device asks for a password enter 0000 5 A confirmation screen will appear on your device once the speaker and the device are successfully paired The blue indicator turns solid blue to indicate successful connection The speaker is now ready for you to stream audio from your device 6 Turn the volume on your device to at least 3 4 max then start playing something on the device Control the speaker volume on the speaker itself using the Volume buttons on the back of the speaker Note If you notice the sound from the speaker is distorted turn down your device s volume SETTING UP BLUETOOTH WIRELESS Strea
5. wireless speaker using the included AC power adapter or using 6 AA batteries not included AC Power Adapter 1 Insert the small round plug from the speaker AC power adapter into the DC IN jack on the bottom Bottom of the speaker 120V AC panel of the speaker wall outlet 2 Plug the other end of the speaker AC power a adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet Notes Be sure to use the speaker AC power adapter rated 10V DC 1500 mA AC Power Adapter The power unit should be plugged in so that it stays vertical or lies flat AA Batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker 2 Insert six 6 AA batteries not included into the speaker following the polarity and as diagrammed inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker Note Place the rubber cap in the speaker power input jack when using batteries DO NOT mix batteries with different chemistry types for example a zinc battery with an alkaline battery DO NOT mix new and used batteries DO NOT leave batteries installed in the product when not in use for long periods Always remove old weak or worn out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with local and national regulations SETTING UP BLUETOOTH WIRELESS Pairing The Bluetooth enabled device that you wish to stream audio to your speaker system must first be paired to the
6. with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Industry Canada Regulatory Information CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Avis d Industrie Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by VOXX Accessories Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY VOXX Accessories Corporation the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product along with any accessories included in the original packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the Company at the address
7. VER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state province to state province U S A Audiovox Return Center 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 CANADA Audiovox Return Center c o Genco 6685 Kennedy Road Unit 3 Door 16 Mississauga Ontario L5T 3A5
8. e you have switched to the speaker s Bluetooth connection when streaming audio with Bluetooth Make Sure you entered the correct passkey when pairing your device Cannot pair the speaker with your Bluetooth device Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on and discoverable Move the Bluetooth device and the speaker closer together The Bluetooth wireless technology generally can operate within a range of 35 feet However results may vary based on other factors such as room layout wall material weather conditions etc Make sure your device supports audio transfer Turn off all other nearby Bluetooth devices or disbale their Bluetooth functionality SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth v2 1 A2DP profile e 2 way acoustic design 10 Watt rated 3 driver 2 tweeter Audio output power 7 Watt RMS Maximum e Audio line in Distortion 1 S N Ratio 65dB typical Operation distance Up to 10 meters open area Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz Operates using supplied AC adapter or six 6 AA batteries not included Maximum range results may vary according to environment FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment
9. it will permanently damage the speaker TURNING THE SPEAKER OFF 1 Press the On Off on the back of the speaker to turn the speaker off 2 Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the indicator light on the speaker s front panel is no longer illuminated TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems associated with the installation and or operation of a wireless system If the problem persists please call toll free at 1 800 732 6866 or visit www acoustic research com Issue Cause and solution No sound Check that the AC power adapter is fully inserted into the wall outlet and the power cord from the AC adapter is firmly connected to the speaker s power input jack or If you re using batteries for the speaker check that they are fresh and inserted with correct polarity Make sure the batteries are fresh and replace if necessary Confirm that the speaker is turned on Check that the audio source component stereo MP3 player etc is turned on and transmitting sound as it normally should Make sure the volume on your audio source is turned up Check that the speaker volume is turned up Move the Bluetooth device and the speaker closer together The Bluetooth wireless technology generally can operate within a range of 35 feet However results may vary based on other factors such as room layout wall material weather conditions etc Make sur
10. ming Audio With Bluetooth Once you ve paired and connected your device with the speaker you can control music playback from the palm of your hand Select your music stop it change songs and playlists all right from your device s screen To adjust volume Press the Volume buttons on back of the speaker To disconnect from the speaker Either turn Bluetooth off on your device or choose Disconnect from the list of options in your device s Bluetooth settings To reconnect with the speaker Just turn the speaker on and wait a few seconds for the speaker to find and connect to your device If the speaker still hasn t found your device which may happen if for instance another device has been connected after yours make sure the speaker isn t connected to another device currently Then select the AR SPEAKER from the list of Bluetooth connections available in your device s Bluetooth menu to connect to it USING THE AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT Making a Direct Connection 1 Connect one end of the provided 3 5mm audio in cable to the Audio Input jack on the bottom of the speaker Speaker 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the headphone output on your MP3 player or other portable audio device Audio source 3 If the speaker isn t already on press the On Off button to turn it on Warning This product is designed to work with line level outputs or headphone outputs only DO NOT connect it directly to speaker outputs as
11. oustic research com TOUR OF THE SPEAKER Front panel Power and Pairing indicator shows the status of the speaker Blue slow blinking The speaker is on but not paired or connected like when you turn the speaker on for the first time Blue fast blinking The speaker is in Bluetooth pairing mode See the Bluetooth Setup section for more information Solid blue The speaker is paired with a Bluetooth enabled device and ready to play audio Back panel Bass Boost button turns the speaker s bass enhancement on and off On Off button turns the speaker on and off Pair Press and hold 3 sec puts the speaker in pairing mode for Bluetooth setup press and hold for 3 seconds See the Bluetooth setup section for more information Volume buttons adjust the speaker s volume level Bottom panel Audio Input connects directly to your MP3 player smartphone or other portable audio device using the 3 5mm audio in cable provided DC IN receives the small round end of the included 10V 1500mA AC power adapter remove the protective cover to insert the adapter Battery Compartment Cover remove to install 6 AA batteries POWERING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM Powering the Speaker There are two options to power your
12. rate normally or has been dropped The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed near objects filled with liquids Always use a soft cloth to clean the speaker and transmitter Never use any product containing alcohol or other solvents as they may damage the surface Use caution when plugging the power transformers in an AC outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock If the speaker are used outside on a deck or patio make sure you take them indoors in the event of a rainstorm to prevent possible damage Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures below 32 F O C and above 122 F 50 C Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone INTRODUCTION The Acoustic Research AWSBTS8 portable wireless speaker makes it easy to take your music wherever you go and share it whenever you want with Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a built in auxiliary input This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making the Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker a valued part of your lifestyle If after having reviewed the instructions you have any questions please call toll free 1 800 732 6866 or visit www ac
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