Acoustic Research AWSBT7 User Manual

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 an built-in auxiliary input. It’s compact, easy-to-carry and simple to use, with a UV 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.

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 www.acoustic-research.com.

Important Information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

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 num bers 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 warn ings.

4. Follow all i nstructions.

5. Cl ean only wi th dry clot h.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. D o n o t i n s t a l l ne a r a n y h e a t s o u r c e s s u c h a s r a d i a t o r s , heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

8. 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.

9. Unp lug thi s ap parat us d urin g l ight ning sto rms or w hen unused for long periods of time.

10. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam aged 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 moi sture, does n ot op er ate 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).

Tour of the Speaker

Model AWSBT7 Installation and Operation Manual

Portable Wireless Speaker

For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed near objects ﬁ lled with liquids.

Back panel

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.

On-Off button turns the speaker on and off.

Pair-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

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 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.

The power unit should be plugged in so that it stays vertical or lies ﬂ at.

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.

Note: Place the rubber cap in the speaker power input jack when using batteries.

DO NOT mix batteries with different chemistry types (for example, a zinc battery with an alkaline

battery).

DO NOT mix new and used batteries. DO NOT leave batteries installed in the product

when not in use for long periods. Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with local and national regulations.

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 an built-in auxiliary input. It’s compact, easy-to-carry and simple to use, with a UV and waterresistant 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

Powering the Speaker System

Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless

Pairing

The Bluetooth-enabled device that you wish to stream audio to your speaker system must ﬁ rst 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 ﬂ ashing blue.

3. 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.

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 conﬁ rmation screen will appear on your device once the speaker and the device are successfully paired. The blue indicator turns solid blue to indicate 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.

Note:

• If you notice the sound from the speaker is distorted, turn down your device’s volume.