AR Speakers AWSBT4 Portable Wireless Speaker
Introduction
The 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.
Important Information
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 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.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con ve nience 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 of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the 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 operate normally, or has been dropped.
Care and Maintenance
- 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 into an AC outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.
- If the speakers 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/0oC and above 122°F/50oC).
Tour of the Speaker
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.
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, or the auxiliary audio input is connected. The ON/OFF button turns the speaker on and off.
– VOLUME + buttons adjust the speaker’s volume level.
Pair button (Press and hold for 3 seconds) puts the speaker in pairing mode for Bluetooth setup (press and hold for 3 seconds). It also performs a fast reconnect with devices that have lost connection (press and release). See the Bluetooth setup section for more information
AUX IN 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 12V DC 1000mA AC power adapter; remove the protective cover to insert the adapter.
Bottom panel Battery Compartment Cover Remove to install 8 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 8 AA batteries (not included).
AC Power Adapter
- 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’s AC power adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.
AA Batteries
- Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.
- Insert eight (8) 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.
- 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 the turn on music to indicate that the speaker is turned on. The indicator light at the back of the speaker starts flashing blue.
- Open the Bluetooth settings menu on your device. Select “AR AWSBT4” 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 at the back of the speaker.
Reconnecting
When you turn it on, the speaker reconnects automatically with the last paired device. When you leave the Bluetooth operating range, with the speaker turned ON, it disconnects. When you come back into the Bluetooth operating range, press the Pair button to reconnect to the last paired device. The successfully paired music will sound once it has been successfully connected.
Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless
- 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 at the 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 AWSBT4” 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
- If the speaker isn’t already on, press the ON/OFF button to turn it on.
- Connect one end of the provided 3.5mm audio-in cable to the AUX IN jack on the
back of the speaker. - Connect the other end of the cable to the headphone output on your MP3 player or
other portable audio device.
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Speaker
- Bluetooth® wireless technology: Bluetooth v4.0
- Profile: A2DP audio sink, AVRCP
- Class 2 Radio
- 2-way acoustic design:
- 3” Driver, 1.5” tweeter
- Passive Radiator: 4” round
- Audio line-in
- Operation distance: Up to 33 Feet (open area)*
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Operates using supplied AC adapter or eight (8) AA batteries (not included). Maximum range; results may vary according to the environment.
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AR Speakers AWSBT4 Portable Wireless Speaker-FAQs
Q1. How do I pair my AR speaker with a device?
Press and hold the Pair button until you hear an audio signal. Then select “AR Speaker” from your phone’s Bluetooth list.
Q2. How do I charge the AR wireless speaker?
Open the rubber cover on the back, plug the USB cable into the DC IN port, and connect the other end to a power source.
Q3. How can I reset my AR speaker?
Hold the Volume + and – buttons together for about 6 seconds until the speaker powers off and resets.
Q4. How do I know if the speaker is fully charged?
Check the LED indicator. A steady green light usually means the battery is fully charged.
Q5. Why is my AR speaker not pairing?
Make sure Bluetooth is on, both devices are in pairing mode, and they’re within range. If issues persist, reset and try again.
Q6. Can I use my speaker while charging?
Yes, the speaker can still play music while plugged in and charging.
Q7. Do wireless speakers need Wi-Fi to work?
No, the AR speaker connects via Bluetooth and works without internet access.
Q8. What happens if the battery dies during use?
The speaker will turn off. Recharge it using the supplied USB cable, or connect it to a portable power bank.