Acoustics Research AWSBT7 Portable Wireless Speaker Installation Manual

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Acoustics Research AWSBT7 Portable Wireless Speaker

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AR’s Wireless Speaker System eliminates the hardest part of adding speakers to your home—running and hiding hundreds of feet of speaker wire. The AR Wireless Speaker System’s RF signal travels with ease through walls, floors, ceilings, and other obstacles, delivering high-quality sound virtually anywhere inside the house or out.

With drift- and static-free reception along with outstanding range—up to 150 feet*—the possibilities for enjoying your AR Wireless Speaker System are nearly unlimited.

The AR Wireless Speaker System is compatible with most audio sources, such as TVs, DVD players, VCRs, A/V receivers/amps, stereos, computers, and portable devices (CD players, cassette players, MP3s, etc.).

This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making the AR Wireless Speaker System 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.araccessories.com.

INFORMATION

The Acoustic Research AWSBT7 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.

It’s compact, easy to carry, and simple to use, with a UV and water- and water-resistant exterior that lets you take it to the beach, tailgating, the basketball court, and even on a camping trip, with no worries. This speaker even offers a protected storage space for your wallet, keys, etc., even for your MP3 player while it’s connected wirelessly to the speaker. So you can relax and enjoy.

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 arspeakers.com.

Important Information

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by 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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re cep ta cles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
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 ap pa ra tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Tour of the Speaker

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Back panel

The 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.
The on-off button turns the speaker on and off.
Volume +/– buttons adjust the speaker’s volume level.
Audio Input connects directly to your MP3 player, smartphone, or other portable audio device, using the 3.5mm audio in cable provided.

Bottom panel

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 removed to install 6 AA batteries.

Powering the Speaker System

Powering the Speaker

There are two options to power your wireless speaker: using the included AC power adapter or using 6 AA batteries (not included).

AC Power Adapter

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Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC power adapter into the DC IN jack on the bottom panel of the speaker.
Plug the other end of the speaker AC power adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Notes: Be sure to use the speaker AC power adapter rated 10V DC 1500 mA.

AA Batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.
Insert six (6) AA batteries (not included) into the speaker following the polarity (”+” and “-”) as diagrammed inside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.

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 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:

Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is turned on. See the wireless and/or network settings menu on your device to check.
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 back of the speaker starts flashing blue.
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 back of the speaker starts blinking faster.
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”.
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 a successful connection. The speaker is now ready for you to stream audio from your device.
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.

Using the Auxiliary Audio Input

Making a Direct Connection

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Connect one end of the provided 3.5mm audio cable to the Audio Input jack on the back of the speaker.
Connect the other end of the cable to the headphone output on your MP3 player or another portable audio device.
If the speaker isn’t already on, press the On-Off button to turn it on.

Turning the Speaker Off

Press the On-Off on the back of the speaker to turn the speaker off.
Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the indicator light on the speaker’s back 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 arspeakers.com.

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Specifications

Speaker

Bluetooth® wireless technology: Bluetooth v2.1 + A2DP profile
2-way acoustic design: 10 Watt rated, 3” driver, 1.5” tweeter
Audio output power: 7 Watt RMS (Maximum)
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, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. In that case, 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.

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 the effect (s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.

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

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FAQs About Acoustics Research AWSBT7 Portable Wireless Speaker

On an Acoustic Research speaker, where is the pairing button located?

Verify that the speaker’s blue status indicator is blinking on the rear. (If not, hold down the Pair button on the speaker’s rear until an audio signal is received.)

How are two AR speakers paired together?

Activate the two speakers. (Press and hold each device’s Power/Pair button.) 2. Once the Power/Pair light begins to flash white, press and hold the Add Speaker button located on the back of the first speaker.

How should my AR Bluetooth speaker be charged?

Attach the charging cord that comes with it to the outlet located behind this door. Connect the charging cable’s other end to a USB power source. To switch on each speaker, press and hold the button located on top of the speaker. If it’s not already turned on, turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone or other device.

Is it possible to couple speakers using Bluetooth?

The majority of Bluetooth speakers can link with other speakers (particularly those of the same brand), but you should always confirm that the wireless speakers you are attempting to connect to have pairing capability.

How can I operate a pair of Bluetooth speakers?

Go to the Bluetooth settings on your tablet or smartphone. You ought to be able to access an option to activate Dual Audio or Multi-Device Connection on your device. Dual Audio enables simultaneous audio playback over two Bluetooth speakers that are connected to the same device.

Can I simultaneously connect to two speakers?

If a phone has Bluetooth 5.0 or higher and capabilities like dual audio or audio sharing, it can play music over two Bluetooth speakers at once.

Is the battery on my speaker full?

Each Bluetooth speaker features a power indicator that, when completely charged, changes to either blue or green. Also, if the gadget is completely charged, the music will play continuously.

Is it possible to use two separate Bluetooth speakers to play music?

It is possible to connect many Bluetooth speakers and stream music to all of them simultaneously from the same source. Depending on the sort of speakers you have and the source device you’re utilizing, there are a few different ways to accomplish this.

Do speakers with Bluetooth require charging?

There are several other ways you can charge your Bluetooth speaker without a charger.

Is it possible to establish two separate Bluetooth connections?

You can choose which audio source to play while connecting to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously when using Multipoint headphones. In this manner, your headphones can transition between calls on a linked device and media playback on one.

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