Acoustic Research AWSBT7 Portable Wireless Speaker Installation Manual

Acoustic Research AWSBT7 Portable Wireless Speaker

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 when the power-supply cord or plug
    is damaged, liquid has been spilled, 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/0 °C and above 122°F/50 °C).

Introduction

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, 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.

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 (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.
Press and hold (3 sec) 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). See the Bluetooth setup section for more information.
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: Remove 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

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

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.

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:

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 back of the speaker starts flashing blue.
3. Press and hold the Pair button for 3 seconds the Pair button to enter pairing mode. You will hear 2 beeps to indicate that pairing mode is entered. The indicator on the back 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 a 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.

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 on 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 SPEAKER from the list of Bluetooth connections available in your device’s Bluetooth menu to connect to it.

Using the Auxiliary Audio Input

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

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 back panel is no longer illuminated.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Speaker

• Bluetooth® wireless technology: Bluetooth v2.1 + A2DP profi le
• 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.

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