Acoustic Research AWSBTSK User Manual

Introduction

The Acoustic Research AWSBTSK customizable 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, and a free customizable speaker skin from SkinIt lets you make this speaker truly your own, with thousands of designs to choose from, including professional and college sports teams, popular entertainment and social icons, even your own photo or design.

This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making the Acoustic Research customizable portable wireless speaker a 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 n e 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 , h e a t r e g i s t e r s , s t o v e s , o r o t h e r a p p a r a t u s ( i n c l u d i n g a m p l i ﬁ 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 unus ed f or l ong per iods 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 moisture, does not 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

Front

Back

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.

Solid green: The auxiliary audio input is selected. See the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more information.

To p

turns the speaker on and off (press and hold for 3 seconds). It also toggles between Bluetooth and auxiliary input for the audio signal (press).

Pair 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

Carrying

handle

Speaker (side panel)

120V AC wall outlet

AC Power

Adapter

Model AWSBTSK

User Guide

Portable Wireless Speaker

Battery Compartment Cover

Side

DC IN receives the small round end of the

included 9V 1100mA AC power adapter; remove the protective cover to insert the adapter.

Bottom

Battery Compartment cover is held in place by two metal bolts

that help keep the speaker sealed against the elements. See the Powering the Speaker: AA Batteries section for instructions on removing this cover and inserting batteries.

Storage compartment houses the built-in cable

for the speaker’s auxiliary input. It also offers a closed compartment for your connected device or other items. See the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more information.

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 side panel of the speaker.

2. Plug the other end of the speaker AC power adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note: The power unit should be plugged in so

that it stays vertical or lies ﬂ at.

AA Batteries

1. Twist the bolts on the bottom of the speaker counter-clockwise to loosen them completely.

2. Remove the bottom of the speaker to access the battery compartment.

3. Insert six (6) AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment, following the polarity diagrams (+ and –).

4. Line the bolts on the compartment door up with the holes on either side of the battery compartment and place the speaker bottom back on the speaker.

5. Screw the bolts back in and tighten them.

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

Tour of the Speaker

Front

Back

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 Bluetoothenabled device and ready to play audio.

Solid green: The auxiliary audio input is selected. See the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more information.

To p

turns the speaker on and off (press and hold for 3 seconds). It also toggles between Bluetooth and auxiliary input for the audio signal (press).

Pair 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

Carrying

handle

Powering the Speaker System

Speaker (side panel)

120V AC wall outlet

AC Power

Adapter

Battery Compartment Cover

Side

DC IN receives the small round end of the

included 9V 1100mA AC power adapter; remove the protective cover to insert the adapter.

Bottom

Battery Compartment cover is held in place by two metal bolts

that help keep the speaker sealed against the elements. See the Powering the Speaker: AA Batteries section for instructions on removing this cover and inserting batteries.

Storage compartment houses the built-in cable

for the speaker’s auxiliary input. It also offers a closed compartment for your connected device or other items. See the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more information.

Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless

Pairing

Any 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 and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn it on. You will hear 4 beeps to indicate the speaker is turned on. The indicator light on the front 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 front of the speaker starts blinking faster.

4. Open the Bluetooth settings menu on your device. Select “AWSBT1” 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 +/– buttons on the top of the speaker.

Note:

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

• You will hear a beep if you turn the speaker’s volume up to the maximum.

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