ADVENT ADVW801 User Manual
900 MHz WIRELESS OUTDOOR/INDOOR SPEAKER SYSTEM
Installation and
Operation Manual
SYSTÈME D’ENCEINTE ACOUSTIQUE 900 MHz
EXTÉRIEURE/INTÉRIEURE SANS FIL
Guide d’installation
et d’utilisation
SISTEMA DE ALTOPARLANTE
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR INALAMBRICO DE 900 MHz
Manual de Instalación
y Operación
Model ADVW801
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900 MHz WIRELESS OUTDOOR/INDOOR SPEAKER
Installation and
Operation Manual
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Model ADVW801
English
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Connect the Transmitter 3
Power the Speaker 5
Adjust the Transmitter 8
Tune the Speaker 10
More Helpful Information 12
Troubleshooting 14
Specifications and Features 17
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A Power ON-OFF/Volume Control Knob
B Power Indicator Light
C Speaker Power Input Jack
D Mono/Stereo Switch
E Tuning Indicator Light
F Tuning Control Knob
G Battery Compartment Screws
H Battery Compartment Cover
I Battery Compartment
J Transmitter Audio Level Indicator Light
K Transmitter Power Input Jack
L Output Level Control Wheel
M Audio Input Cable
N Frequency Control Wheel
O Antenna
P Transmitter AC Adapter – 12 V DC 100 mA
Q Speaker AC Adapter – 15 V DC 800 mA
R Headphone Adapter Plug
S “Y” Cable Adapter
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ADVENT WIRELESS SPEAKERS eliminate the hardest
part of adding speakers to almost any location in your
home – running and hiding hundreds of feet of
speaker wire. Like FM radio, the Advent Wireless
Speaker System’s 900 MHz signals travel with ease
through walls, floors, ceilings and other obstacles,
delivering high-quality stereo sound virtually anywhere
in or about the home. Resonator-controlled circuitry
for drift- and static-free reception, coupled with
outstanding range – up to 150 feet/46 m* – make
the possibilities for your enjoyment of the Advent
Wireless Speaker System nearly unlimited.
The Advent Wireless ADVW801 is a versatile outdoor/
indoor speaker designed to provide high-quality sound
in challenging locations, such as pool decks, patios,
and around the yard. As a water-resistant speaker,
the ADVW801 will withstand the effects of exposure to
light moisture (drizzle rain, dew from grass, etc.). It is
not, however, waterproof; never immerse the speaker
and it is suggested the unit be protected from direct
exposure to heavy rain, standing water, sprinklers, etc.
The Advent Wireless ADVW801 Speaker System is
compatible with most audio sources, i.e., TVs, VCRs,
stereo receivers/amps, personal stereos, boom boxes,
DBS receivers, and individual stereo component
pieces (CD players, cassette players, etc.). The
contents of this manual cover various connection
options and detailed operating procedures for making
the Advent Wireless ADVW801 Speaker System a
valued part of your lifestyle.
*Range may vary by environment.
Introduction
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OPTION 2 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION
A Connect the mini plug on the end of the Audio
Input Cable (M) to the mini jack on the “Y” Cable
Adapter (S).
B Connect the dual RCA plugs on the other end of
the “Y” Cable Adapter (S) to the RCA-type audio
outputs of a TV.
OPTION 3 CONNECTING TO A HEADPHONE JACK
A Plug the mini plug on the end of the Audio Input
Cable (M) into the headphone jack. As needed, use
the Headphone Adapter Plug (R) to convert the
(3.5mm) mini plug to a full-size 1/4" headphone plug.
WARNING DO NOT connect the RCA plugs of
the “Y” Cable Adapter to a speaker output on the
audio source. If you use the speaker output of an
audio source to connect the transmitter, you will
permanently damage the transmitter. It is only
designed to work with RCA-type line/variable
outputs or headphone outputs.
NOTE For more information on hooking up and using
the transmitter with various outputs, please see
More Helpful Information beginning on page 12.
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Transmitter
TV
Audio Input Cable (M)
“Y” Adapter Cable (S)
Transmitter
Stereo Receiver
Audio Input Cable (M)
Headphone Adapter Plug (R)
Connect the Transmitter
Connect the transmitter as follows:
STEP 1 Power the Transmitter
A Insert the power cord from Transmitter AC Adapter
(P) into the Transmitter Power Input Jack (K).
B Plug the Transmitter AC Adapter (P) into any
standard wall outlet.
NOTE Be sure to use the AC Adapter rated
12V DC 100 mA.
NOTE There is no ON/OFF switch. The transmitter is
designed to be left plugged in and powered at all
times. If you will not be using the ADVW801 for an
extended period of time, you may wish to unplug the
Transmitter AC Adapter.
STEP 2 Connect to an Audio Source
OPTION 1 CONNECTING TO A STEREO RECEIVER
A Connect the mini plug on the end of the Audio
Input Cable (M) to the mini jack on the “Y”
Cable Adapter (S).
B Connect the dual RCA plugs on the other end
of the “Y” Cable Adapter (S) to the RCA-type audio
outputs of a stereo receiver/amp or other audio
source.
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Transmitter Power Input
Jack (K)
Transmitter
Stereo Receiver
Audio Input Cable (M)
“Y” Adapter Cable (S)
Transmitter AC
Adapter (P)
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Recharging the Battery Pack
A Remove battery pack from speaker. Make certain
the batteries in the pack (I) are rechargeable.
B Insert the power cord from the 15 V AC adapter
(Q) into the battery pack input jack.
C Plug the Speaker AC Adapter (Q) in any standard
wall outlet.
D Allow unit to charge for at least 8 hours for a full
charge.
E Replace battery pack (I) into speaker.
NOTE If you are using rechargeable batteries NiMH or
NiCad, the batteries will not recharge when the
speaker is powered with the AC adapter. Please DO
NOT attempt to recharge alkaline or other nonrechargeable batteries – this could cause the
batteries to leak which would damage the speaker.
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Power the Speaker
Select from the following options to power
the ADVW801 speaker:
POWER OPTION 1 “D” CELL BATTERIES
A Turn the speaker Power ON-OFF/Volume Control
Knob (A) to the “OFF” position (all the way counterclockwise – it will “click” off).
B Remove the Battery Compartment Cover (H).
C Insert eight (8) “D” batteries (sold seperately) into
the speaker following the polarity (“+” and “–”)
as diagrammed in the battery compartment.
D Replace the Battery Compartment Cover.
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Battery
Compartment
Cover (H)
8 “D” Cell
Batteries
(sold sperately)
Battery Compartment
Screws (G)
Battery
Compartment (I)
Battery
Compartment
(I)
Input Jack
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Adjust the Transmitter
Adjust the transmitter as follows:
STEP 1 Turn ON your Audio Source
(i.e., Stereo Receiver, TV, etc.) so that you
can hear sound coming from the source.
STEP 2 Pivot the Antenna (O) to the upright,
vertical position.
STEP 3 Set the Transmitter “Level”
A Set the Frequency Control Wheel (N) to its
midpoint.
B Turn the Output Control Level Wheel (L) all the way
to the left (your left when looking at the transmitter
controls), as shown.
C Check status of Transmitter Audio Level Indicator
Light (J). If it flickers intermittently (about half the
time), proceed to TUNE THE SPEAKERS.
D If Audio Level Indicator Light (J) is on solid red or
flickering very rapidly, turn Output Control Level
Wheel slowly back to the right until light flickers
intermittently.
POWER OPTION 2 AC ADAPTER
A Turn the speaker Power ON-OFF/Volume Control
Knob (A) to the “OFF” position (all the way counterclockwise – it will “click” off).
B Insert the power cord from the Speaker AC Adapter
(Q) into the Speaker Power Input Jack (C).
C Plug the Speaker AC Adapter (Q) into any standard
wall outlet.
NOTE Be sure to use the AC Adapter rated 15 V DC
800 mA. The batteries will not recharge when the
speaker is powered with the AC adapter.
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Transmitter Audio Level
Indicator Light (J)
Frequency Control Wheel (N)
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Power ON-OFF/
Volume Control
Knob (A)
Speaker Power
Input Jack (C)
Speaker AC Adapter
15 V DC 800 mA (Q)
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Tune the Speaker
Adjust the speaker as follows:
Turn On and Tune the Speaker
A Use the speaker Power ON-OFF/Volume Control
Knob (A) to turn the speaker “ON.” The Power
Indicator Light (B) will turn red.
B Turn the Tuning Control Knob (F) until your audio
source is clearly heard through the speaker,
indicating the speaker is tuned to the signal from
the transmitter. With the volume up, you should
now be able to hear the audio source.
C Adjust Volume (A) as desired.
NOTE Interference in the form of static and/or
distortion can sometimes be heard.
If this occurs, confirm the transmitter/speaker
adjustments and indicators. If the problem persists,
refer to the Troubleshooting section of this
manual.
NOTE If the light does not flicker, confirm secure
connection of the AC Adapter. If the light still does
not flicker, confirm secure connection to the audio
source output. If there is still no response, leave the
Output Level Control Wheel completely turned to the
left (as shown on the previous page) and see the
following NOTE.
NOTE If the transmitter is connected to a variable
output (i.e., headphone jack, TV audio output on the
audio source, leave the Output Level Control Wheel
turned all the way to the left (as shown on previous
page) and adjust the volume on the audio source up
or down as necessary to make the Audio Level
Indicator Light flicker intermittently. If you are
unclear as to the kind of output (variable or fixed)
you are using, please see More Helpful Information
on page 12.
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Power ON-OFF/
Volume Control
Knob (A)
Power Indicator
Light (B)
Tuning Control
Knob (F)
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More Helpful Information
About Fixed-Level Outputs
A fixed-level, or line-level audio output is considered
ideal since it provides an audio signal unchanged by
adjustments to the audio source (stereo, etc.) volume
control.
HINT Fixed-level audio outputs from stereo
receivers/amps will typically be designated as Tape,
Tape 1, and Tape 2 outputs, DAT (digital audio tape)
outputs, VCR audio output connections, and
auxiliary audio outputs. Tape, Tape 1, Tape 2 and
DAT outputs are usually marked as ‘TAPE OUTPUT,’
‘TAPE OUT,’ ‘TAPE REC,’ or ‘TAPE RECORD.’ Jacks
designated for phono, CD, LD, DVD or tape playback
(PB) are inputs and will not work for purposes of
installing the transmitter.
Fixed-level outputs from TVs are usually marked as
‘Constant,’ ‘Fixed,’ or ‘Select.’ If they are not marked
as such, they are probably variable outputs (see
About Variable-Level Outputs, page 13).
Outputs from VCRs are almost always fixed.
HINT When connecting to the fixed audio outputs of a
VCR, remember that for the wireless system to work,
the VCR must be active. In other words, turn the TV
on to the channel you would normally use to watch a
videotape (channel 3 or 4), turn the VCR on, then
press the TV/VCR button on your VCR remote control
one time to make the VCR the controlling piece of
equipment. At this point, whatever channel is showing
on the tuner for the VCR should be the channel
playing on the TV. Change channels on the VCR. This
configuration gives independent volume control
through the TV (using the TV remote control) and at
the speaker.
HINT If your VCR (or other RCA-type audio source you
are connecting to) is mono (a single audio output), you
need to acquire another RCA “Y” Cable. It differs from
the “Y” Cable Adapter included in this kit. It will have a
single male RCA plug and 2 female RCA jacks. Connect
the dual RCA plugs from the “Y” Cable Adapter (S) to
the 2 female RCA jacks on the second “Y” cable, then
connect the single male RCA plug of the second “Y”
cable to the single audio output of the VCR.
Mono/Stereo Operation Set-up:
A Monaural operation: The monaural mode (MONO)
is recommended when using a single speaker or if
using more than one speaker in different locations.
For monaural operation, set the Mono/Stereo
Switch (D) to “MONO” on each speaker.
B Stereo operation: You will need an additional
ADVW801 speaker in order to utilize the stereo
option.
For stereo operation, set the Mono/Stereo Switch
(D) to “L” on the speaker located to the left of the
listener, and set the other speaker to the “R”
position.
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About Variable-Level Outputs
A variable-level output, such as a headphone jack or
certain RCA-type outputs, provides an audio signal to
the transmitter that changes in relation to volume
level on the audio source. As the volume of the audio
source goes up and down, so too does the audio
signal strength sent to the transmitter. This can affect
the quality of sound you hear at the speaker, and may
require increasing or decreasing the volume level of
the audio source to achieve a suitably strong audio
signal for use with the ADVW801 system.
HINT On most bookshelf-type or compact stereo
systems, inserting a headphone plug into the
headphone jack results in automatic cutoff of the
regular, or hard-wired, speakers.
HINT Most TVs, regardless of age or price, have
variable outputs. If you are unsure which, if any,
of your outputs are fixed, refer to the TV instruction
manual. Some TVs have outputs that can switch
between variable and fixed. When given a choice,
fixed is always recommended.
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems and corrections
associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless system.
TROUBLE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
No Sound • Confirm that the Transmitter AC Adapter (P) is fully inserted into the wall outlet and the
power cord from the AC Adapter is firmly connected to the Transmitter Power Input Jack (K).
• Confirm that the speaker is turned ON.
• Confirm that the Speaker AC Adapter (Q) is fully inserted into the wall outlet and the
power cord from the AC Adapter is firmly connected to the Speaker Power Input Jack (C).
OR
• Check that the “D” cell batteries are fresh and inserted for correct polarity (+, –).
• Check that the audio source (stereo, TV, etc.) is turned on and providing sound as it
normally should.
• Check that the speaker volume is turned up.
• If you are using a Tape 2 Monitor output from your receiver/amp as the audio output,
check that you have pressed the Tape Monitor/Tape 2 button on the front of the receiver.
This will turn on the Tape 2 outputs, which may not be active.
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• Try moving the transmitter and speaker closer
together. Sending the signal through certain
materials, such as glass, tile, and metal, can
decrease the effective transmitting distance of
the system.
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TROUBLE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
No Sound/Distortion/ • If using battery power, batteries may be low. Replace if necessary.
Static
• Check that the speaker Power Indicator Light (B) is illuminated red. If not, the speaker is
not receiving power from the batteries or AC adapter.
• Check that the antenna (O) is in the upright position.
• Check that the Transmitter Audio Level Indicator Light (J) is flickering intermittently.
If you are using a fixed output and the light is on solid or flickering very rapidly, or if the
light is not on at all, adjust the Output Level Control Wheel (L) so that the light flickers
intermittently.
OR
• If you are using a variable output, make sure the Output Level Control Wheel (L) is all
the way left (as shown under ADJUST THE TRANSMITTER), and adjust the volume on the
audio source up or down as neccessary to make the light flicker intermittenly.
• Change the position of the Frequency Control Wheel (N) to change the operating
frequency. Then readjust the speaker Tuning Control Knob (F) until the Tuning Indicator
Light (E) changes colour to red.
• Try changing the physical location of the transmitter. Locate it as high and free of
obstruction as possible. Avoid placing directly on top of a TV, if possible.
• Try changing the antenna (O) position, particularly if you think you may be near maximum
transmitting range.
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