Advent AW811 User Manual

900MHz WIRELESS
INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPEAKER

Model AW811

Installation
and Operation Manual

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Table of Contents

I. Location of functions………..…………………………………………….… 2

II. Connecting the speaker system............................................................ 3

III. Adjusting the transmitter...................................................................... 5

IV. Tuning the speaker…………………………………………………………… 6
V. Turning the speaker off……………………………………………………… 7
VI. Recharging the batteries……………………………………………………. 7

VII. More helpful information ..................................................................... 7

VIII. Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 9

IX. Specifications & Features ..................................................................... 10

X. Warranty ……………………………………………………………………... 11

Introduction

AR’s Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker eliminates the hardest part of
adding speakers to almost any location in your home – running and
hiding hundreds of feet of speaker wire. As a water-resistant speaker,
the AW811 will withstand the effects of exposure to light moisture
(drizzle rain, dew from grass, etc.). Like FM radio, the AR Wireless
Speaker System’s 900MHz signal travels with ease through walls, floors,
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 300 feet* – the possibilities for
enjoying your AR Wireless Speaker System are nearly unlimited.
The AR Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker 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 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker a
valued part of your lifestyle. If, after having reviewed the instructions,
you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service
Department at 1-800-732-6866.

*Range may vary according to environment.

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I. Location of Functions

M. Transmitter AC

power adapter ­12V DC

O.“Y” adapter cable

N.Speaker AC power

adapter - 15V DC

P.

1

/

4” headphone

adapter

Speaker Front View:

A. Power/tuning indicator light

Speaker Side View:

B. Power/tuning/volume control
C. Speaker power input jack
D. Left/mono/right switch

Speaker Top View:

E. Carrying handle
F. Non-skid table surface

A

Speaker Bottom View:

G. Battery compartment cover

B

D

C

E

G

F

Accessories:

Transmitter Front View:

H.Audio level indicator light

H

Transmitter Back View:

I. Transmitter power input jack
J. Input level control
K. Audio input cable
L. Channel select switch

I

J

L

K

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II. Connecting the Speaker System

I. Powering the Transmitter

Connect the small, round plug from the transmitter AC power adapter (M) to
the transmitter power input jack (I) and plug the other end of the transmitter
AC power adapter (M) into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note: Be sure to use the AC power

adapter rated 12V DC 100 mA.

Note: There is no transmitter ON/OFF

switch. The transmitter is designed to be
left plugged in and powered at all times.
If you will not be using the AW811 for an
extended period of time, you may wish
to unplug the transmitter AC power
adapter.

1. Connect the included “Y” adapter
cable (O) to the 3.5mm mini plug
cable coming out of the
transmitter.

2. Connect the RCA-type left (white)
and right (red) audio plugs on the
”Y” adapter cable to the
corresponding left and right audio
outputs of your A/V receiver, amp
or other audio source.

1. Connect the included “Y” adapter
cable (O) to the 3.5mm mini plug
cable coming out of the
transmitter.

2. Connect the RCA-type left (white)
and right (red) audio plugs on the
“Y” adapter cable to the
corresponding left and right audio
outputs on the TV.

Plug the cable coming out of the
transmitter into the headphone output
of your stereo or the audio output jack
on your computer. Use the included

1

/

4” headphone adapter (P) to convert

the 3.5mm plug to a

1

/

4” plug as

needed.

Transmitter

AC Power

Adapter (M)

120V AC
wall outlet

i. Connecting to an A/V Receiver:

iii. Connecting to a Stereo or a Computer:

II. Connecting to an Audio Source:

I

Transmitter

Transmitter

Transmitter

A/V Receiver

Stereo

Audio Input Cable (K)

“Y” adapter cable (O)

1/4” headphone

adapter (P)

Audio Input Cable (K)

“Y” adapter cable (O)

Audio Input Cable (K)

ii. Connecting to a TV:

TV

Audio Output

Audio Output

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III. Powering the Speaker

There are two options to power your wireless speaker:

i. AC Power Adapter:

Warning: This product is designed to work with line level outputs or

headphone outputs only.

DO NOT connect it directly to speaker outputs as it

will permanently damage the transmitter.

Important:

If you are using rechargeable batteries NiMH or NiCd, the batteries will
charge when the speaker is powered with the AC power adapter. Please DO
NOT power the speaker with the AC power adapter if you installed alkaline
or other non-rechargeable batteries – this could cause the batteries to leak,
which would damage the speaker.

1. Turn the speaker volume down by
rotating the power/volume/scan
control (B) on the side of the
speaker all the way to the left.

2. Insert the small, round plug from
the speaker AC power adapter (N)
into the speaker power input jack
(C).

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

Note: Be sure to use the speaker

AC power adapter rated 15V DC
800 mA.

1. Turn the speaker volume down by
rotating the power/volume/scan
control (B) on the side of the
speaker all the way to the left.

2. Remove the battery compartment
cover (G) on the bottom of the
speaker.

3. Insert eight (8) C-cell batteries (not
included) into the speaker
following the polarity
(“+” and “–”) as diagrammed
inside the battery compartment.

Note: Place the rubber cap in the

speaker power input jack (C) when
using batteries.

ii. C-cell Batteries:

Speaker

Speaker power
input jack (C)

Battery
compartment
cover (G)

Warning: This product is water resistant, not waterproof. To avoid electrical

shock, it should be used with caution near water sources if powered with the
AC adapter. Never submerge in water.

120 V AC

Wall Outlet

AC Power
adapter (N)

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H

I

J

L

K

H.Audio level indicator light

I. Transmitter power input jack
J. Input level control

K. Audio input cable
L. Channel select switch

III. Adjusting the Transmitter

1. Turn ON your audio source (i.e., A/V receiver, TV, stereo, etc.) and play
music at a normal listening volume.

2. Set the channel select switch (L) on the back of the transmitter to 1, 2 or 3.
The transmitter provides three different broadcasting frequencies. In the
event that you experience poor reception or interference, try choosing a
different frequency by moving the channel select switch to another position.

3. Turn the input level control (J) down. (To your left when looking at the front
of the transmitter.)

4. Check the audio level indicator light (H) on the front of the transmitter. If
the light flickers intermittently (about half the time), the transmitter is
properly adjusted. If the light does not blink or is flickering very rapidly, turn
the input level control (J) slowly UP until the light flickers intermittently.

Note: If the light does not flicker, please check the following:

- Confirm the transmitter AC power adapter (M) is securely connected.

- Confirm the cable from the transmitter is securely connected to the audio
source output (TV, A/V receiver, etc.).

- Move the input level control (J) all the way UP and check if the transmitter
is connected to a variable audio output such as headphone jack or TV audio
output. Adjust the volume on the audio source up or down as necessary to
make the audio level indicator light (H) 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 7.

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IV. Tuning the Speaker

1. Press the Power/tuning/volume (B) up to turn the speaker ON. The
power/tuning indicator light (A) will illuminate red until the speaker is tuned
to the transmitter and then the light will illuminate green, indicating that
the speaker is tuned properly. You should hear sound coming from the
speaker now.

Note: If the speaker is not tuned or if the transmitter is not connected

properly, the power/tuning indicator light will continue to illuminate red. If
this occurs, please see the troubleshooting section of this manual.

2. Adjust the volume on the speaker as desired.

3. 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 left/mono/right switch (D) to “MONO” on
each speaker.
b) Stereo operation: You will need an additional AW811 speaker in order to
utilize the stereo option.
For stereo operation, set the left/mono/right switch (D) to “L” on the
speaker located to the left from the listener, and set the other speaker to the
“R” position.

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.

Speaker Front View:

A. Power/tuning indicator light

A

Speaker Side View:

B. Power/tuning/volume control
C. Speaker power input jack
D. Left/mono/right switch

B

D

C

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V. Turning the Speaker Off

1. Press and hold the Power/tuning/volume (B) up to turn the speaker OFF.
You will need to hold the control for about 1.5 seconds for the speaker
to turn off.

2. Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the power/tuning indicator
light (A) is no longer illuminated.

VI. Recharging the Batteries

The speaker will automatically charge the rechargeable batteries (NiMH or NiCd)
only when the batteries are installed and the speaker is plugged in with the AC
power adapter.

Warning: DO NOT attempt to charge any other batteries except those

specified above.

VII. More Helpful Information

i. About Fixed-Level Audio 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 volume control.

Hint: Fixed-level audio outputs from stereo receivers/amps will typically be

designated as Tape, Tape 1, and Tape 2 outputs, or VCR audio output
connections These outputs are frequently marked on A/V equipment as
‘TAPE OUTPUT,’ ‘TAPE OUT,’ ‘TAPE REC, or ‘TAPE RECORD or REC OUT.’

Please note: Jacks labeled PHONO, CD, LD, DVD or tape or VCR playback

(PB) are INPUTS and will not work with 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 Audio Outputs” on the next page). Outputs from VCRs

are almost always fixed.

Hint: When connecting to the audio outputs of a VCR, remember that the

VCR must be playing a tape or showing a TV channel for sound to be
produced.