Acoustic Research AW822 User Manual

Wireless

Indoor/Outdoor Speaker

with auto-tuning

Model AW822

Installation and
Operation Manual

Important Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

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.

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 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.

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: _____________________

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with 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 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 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 32ºF/0ºC and above
122ºF/50ºC).

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................1

Tour of the Speaker System .............................................................2

Connecting the Speaker System ......................................................4

Adjusting the Transmitter ................................................................6

Tuning the Speaker ...........................................................................6

Turning the Speaker Off ...................................................................7

More Helpful Information ...............................................................8

Troubleshooting .................................................................................9

Specications ...................................................................................10

12 Month Limited Warranty ..........................................................10

Introduction

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,

oors, 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 250 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.

*Range may vary according to environment.

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Tour of the Speaker System

Speaker Front View

STDBY./TUNED indicator lights red when the
speaker is first powered on; it turns blue when
the speaker is tuned to the transmitter

CHARGE indicator lights red when the speaker is
turned off and rechargeable batteries are loaded

Speaker Side View

ON/OFF/TUNING/VOL. control turns the
speaker on, adjusts the volume level and rescans

Carrying handle

Battery Compartment Cover—remove to install 8 C-cell batteries

for the transmitter’s signal; press and hold to turn
the speaker off

Speaker power input jack
receives the small round end
of one of the included 18V
700mA AC power adapters

L/MONO/R switch determines if the speaker plays sound
in mono as a stand-alone speaker, or plays the left or right
track in a stereo pair with an additional AW822