Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of 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 in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
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
The ARS60 is a portable, wireless stereo
speaker featuring a portable design and
compact footprint.
Users can stream music wirelessly from
any cell phone, tablet, computer, laptop
or mp3 player supporting Bluetooth
A2DP.
The ARS60 outputs 16 watts RMS audio
power, with two speakers on the front
and a high effi ciency bass refl ex system
situated at the back of the unit.
The integrated rechargeable battery
ensures 3 to 4 hours of non-stop,
maximum-volume music, and up to 10
hours of moderately played melodies.
The ARS60 comes with a 3.5 mm stereo
jack cable for devices that do not
support Bluetooth A2DP.
FCC Information
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 with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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.
The user is cautioned that this device
should be used only as specifi ed within
this manual to meet RF exposure
requirements. Use of this device in a
manner inconsistent with this manual
could lead to excessive RF exposure
condition.
Specifi cation
Bluetooth Compliance :
Bluetooth version 4.0 specifi cations
Supported Bluetooth Profi les :
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le)
• AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote
Control Profi le)
Operating Range :
10 meters Bluetooth standard
Frequency :
2.4 GHZ
Battery and Battery Life :
• Battery type : NI MH Power pack
• Music playing time (maximum
volume level) : 3 to 4 hours
• Music playing time (medium
volume) : 10 hours
• Stand-by time : 1500 hours
• Charging time : 2 hours
Introduction
1. Connect the charger’s plug into the
Charge Port of the ARS60. Connect
the charger to an external power
source.
2. The Charging Indicator will turn red
while the unit is charging. When
charging is complete, the Charging
Indicator will turn green.
Charging
Pairing
Importance:
The battery must be charged
at least 5 hours prior to fi rst
use.
Once the battery is fully
discharged, immediately recharge
(regardless of wether you plan
to use battery or not) in order to
maximize battery time.
If you plan not to use the battery
for an extended period of
time (one week or longer), we
recommend that you fully charge
the battery. For longer period
of storage, please recharge the
battery at least once every two
months to maintain the battery in
optimum condition.
EN/E/F
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• The AC adaptor supplied with this
product is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or fl oor mount
position.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers
or power adapters. Use only
chargers that came with your
product or that are listed in the
user manual.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
• Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
product.
• Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. This product does
not contain customer serviceable
components.
• The marking information is located
at the bottom panel of apparatus.
• The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
• No naked fl ame sources such as
lighted candles should be placed on
the apparatus.
• Only use this in moderate climates.
Important battery information
Warning: Your product contains a
battery and charging system which is
designed to work in temperatures that
do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving
this product in a closed automobile
or the trunk of an automobile where
temperatures may exceed 50°C may
result in permanent battery damage,
fi re, or explosion. Please remove your
product from the automobile when
you exit, do not place your product in
the trunk of your automobile, and do
not leave your product in any location
where temperatures may exceed 50°C.
Ecology
Your product must be disposed of
properly according to local laws and
regulations. Because this product
contains a battery, the product must
be disposed of separately from the
household waste.
Precautions for the unit
• Do not use the unit immediately
after transportation from a cold
place to a warm place; condensation
problems may result.
• Do not store the unit near fi re,
places with high temperature or in
direct sunlight. Exposure to direct
sunlight or extreme heat (such as
inside a parked car) may cause
damage or malfunction.
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or
a damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by
qualifi ed personnel.
Audio Features :
• Dual high effi ciency speakers + bass
refl ex
• 16 Watt RMS power
• Compatible with any Bluetooth
A2DP phone, PC, laptop, tablet or
mp3 player
• 3.5mm auxiliary input jack for non
Bluetooth A2DP mp3 players, iPods
or computers
• Wireless Play / Previous / Next /
Pause (AVRCP standard)
Multipairing :
• Maximum 8 phones paired
• 1 phone connected at a time
Special Features :
• Low battery / Charging indicator
• Illuminated controls
Size and Weight :
• Height : 180 mm
• Width : 108 mm
• Depth : 70 mm
• Weight : 552.7 g
Accessories :
• Travel charger
• 3.5 mm stereo jack cable
• Carrying pouch
Charger specifi cation :
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ AC 50/60 Hz 0.2A
Output: 14.0V DC, 0.42A
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.
Pair the ARS60 with your phone/device
to create an audio streaming link
between the two devices. Your devices
must be paired before music can be
played.
Important : Make sure that
your phone/device supports
Bluetooth A2DP* (Advanced
Audio Distribution Profi le) before
proceeding.
*A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le) is a technology enabling to
stream stereo sound from an audio
source (phone, PC, laptop, tablet,
mp3 player) to a stereo speaker or
headset via Bluetooth. To do so, both
devices must support this profi le.
Note : Any other device
previously paired with the
ARS60 must be turned off or
its Bluetooth must be disabled
before a new device may be
paired.
Power On : Press and hold the On/Off
Button for 2 seconds. A power on beep
will be heard and the buttons will
illuminate momentarily.
Note 1 : The fi rst time
the ARS60 is powered on
it will automatically enter
Bluetooth pairing mode (ready
to be paired with your phone/
device).
Note 2 : If you are not
playing music, the ARS60 will
automatically enter standby mode
after a few seconds. To determine
if the device is turned on, press
any button; you will hear a beep
tone and the buttons will priefl y
illuminate.
Power Off : Press and hold the On/Off
Button for 3 seconds. A power off beep
will be heard.
Turning On/Off General controls
(1) Volume Down
• Press to lower volume
• Press and hold to lower volume
continuously
(2) Backward Button *
(For Bluetooth connection only)
• Press for 1 second to skip to
previous track
• Long press to rewind a track to a
specifi c point **
(3) Play / Pause Button *
(For Bluetooth connection only)
• Press for 1 second to play a track
• Press for 1 second to pause a track
• Blinking red : the ARS60 is in
pairing mode
• Rapidly blinking red : low battery,
the ARS60 needs to be charged
• Blinking red / white : low battery
during playing
(4) On / Off Button
• Press for 2 seconds to switch ON
• Press for 3 seconds to switch OFF
• From OFF, press for 6 seconds to
activate pairing mode
(5) Volume Up
• Press to raise volume
Rear view
7
8
9
Top view
1
2
4
3
5
6
• Press and hold to raise volume
continuously
(6) Forward Button *
(For Bluetooth connection only)
• Press for 1 second to skip to next
track
• Long press to fast-forward a track
to a specifi c point **
(7) Charge Port
(8) Charging Indicator
• Red : charging
• Green : battery full
(9) Stereo Line Input
• 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack
(*) To access those commands, your
phone / device must support
Bluetooth AVRCP (Audio/Video
Remote Control Profi le), a
technology enabling to control
functions directly from the ARS60.
(**) If supported by phone
Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to AR Audio Systems
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 with reconditioned
product (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 is to be delivered with proof
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specifi cation of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the Company
at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the
elimination of externally generated
static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of
broadcast or internet service, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or
reinstallation of product, to corruptions
caused by computer viruses, spyware or
other malware, to loss of media, fi les,
data or content, or to damage to tapes,
discs, removable memory devices or
cards, speakers, accessories, computers,
computer peripherals, other media
players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.
This 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 by removal
or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). 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, SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. 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 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 specifi c
legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to
state.
Recommendations before returning
your product for a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include
any remotes, memory cards, cables,
etc. which were originally provided
with the product. However DO NOT
return any removable batteries,
even if batteries were included
with the original purchase. We
recommend using the original
carton and packing materials. Ship
Pairing
Auxiliary source
Streaming music
Streaming music
Reconnecting
1. Plug one end of the supplied audio
cable into the Stereo Line Input and
the other end into the output of
your music player.
2. Press “Play” on your music player to
stream music directly via the ARS60.
3. Non Bluetooth devices won’t
support Play/Pause/Previous/Next
commands from the ARS60. Please
use the controls on your music
player directly.
Important : The ARS60
needs to be paired with
your Bluetooth A2DP phone/
device before you can stream
music to the speaker. Please refer
to the Pairing section for details on
how to pair with the ARS60.
When you turn it on, the ARS60
reconnects automatically with the last
paired device. When you leave the
Bluetooth operating range, with the
ARS60 turned ON, it disconnects. When
you come back into the Bluetooth
operating range, press the Play/Pause
Button to reconnect the last paired
device. The ARS60 will beep twice once
it has been successfully repaired.
1. The ARS60 must be turned OFF.
Press and hold the On/Off Button
for 6 seconds until the unit turns on
and the Play/Pause button turns red
and begins blinking. The ARS60 is
ready to be paired.
2. While the ARS60 is in pairing mode,
access the Bluetooth menu of
your phone. Turn on its Bluetooth
function, then execute a Bluetooth
search to fi nd the ARS60. (See your
phone’s manual).
3. When your phone displays the list
of Bluetooth devices, select AR
ARS60.
4. If your phone asks for a password/
pin code, enter 0000 and press OK.
5. Upon successful pairing, the ARS60
will beep twice. It is now ready to
use with your phone.
1. Go to your phone’s music player
and play a track by pressing “Play”
or the Play/Pause Button. If the
ARS60 is connected, the music will
be heard directly in the speaker. See
your phone manual if needed.
2. Audio is now playing on the ARS60.
All of the buttons will illuminate,
indicating that the phone is
connected and streaming music via
the ARS60.
3. When it is connected, you can
control the music using the buttons
on the ARS60. Please refer to the
General Controls section for details.
Note : Be sure that
Bluetooth is disconnected or
that Bluetooth streaming is
paused before listening to
music from the auxiliary source.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE