Art Sound AR2000 User Manual

Location of controlsLocation of controls

Mounting the speakerMounting the speaker

Playing musicPlaying music

Troubleshooting tipsTroubleshooting tips

Safety instructionsSafety instructions

Legal informationLegal information

WIRELESS SOUND BAR

AR2000

User Manual

In the boxIn the box

Wireless Sound Bar

3.5 mm AUX IN Cable

2 Screws

AC Adapter

Installing the batteryInstalling the battery

The battery for the remote control (1 CR2025 Lithium Battery) is included. To replace the battery, push and slide out the battery door on the remote control. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 battery with the positive (+) polarity facing up. Slide the battery door back in to the remote control.

NOTE: The AR2000 remote is packaged with a plastic protection tab. Before operating the remote, gently pull the protective tab extending out of the remote control’s battery door.

“1” “2” “3”

User Guide

3.5mm RCA Cable

Remote Control

SIDE PANEL

1. [POWER] button: Power ON/OFF

2. [MODE] button: AUX IN, Bluetooth, FM Radio

3. [VOL- ] button:

• decrease volume

• skip to previous track

4. [ ] button: Play/pause music

5. [VOL+ ] button:

• increase button

• skip to next track

6. LINE IN 1: AUX IN jack

7. LINE IN 2: AUX IN jack

8. DC14V IN jack

FRONT PANEL

9. LINE IN 1 LED indicator light

10. LINE IN 2 LED indicator light

11. Bluetooth LED indicator light

12. Infrared sensor

REMOTE CONTROL

3 5

7 8

1. [ ] key: Standby Power ON/OFF

2. [MODE] key: Switch modes: AUX IN, Bluetooth

3. [ ] key: Mute volume

4. [ ] key: Skip to previous track

5. [ ] key: Play/pause music

6. [ ] key: Skip to next track

7. [ - ] key: Decrease volume

8. [RESET] key: Restore settings

9. [ + ] key: Increase volume

1. Measure a width of 22.4 inches on the wall.

2. Mark the position of the mounting screws on the wall using a pencil.

3. Drill the supplied screws directly into the marks that you have made on the wall and leave approximately

0.3 inch length to hook the Wireless Sound Bar.

4. Put the Wireless Sound Bar onto the mounting

Screw

22.4 inches

Screw

On an Android Phone

• Go to SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH > MENU > Search for devices (Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON)

Bluetooth settings

Bluetooth

Device name

AR2000

Visible

Make device visible

Search for devices

Bluetooth devices

12:12 PM

Scanning

On other Cell Phones/Devices

• Review the instruction manual that came with your phone/device.

Pairing the speaker with a Bluetooth

Pairing the speaker with a Bluetooth enabled device

enabled device

1. Connect the AC power cord into a wall socket.

2. Turn the speaker on by pressing the [POWER] button on the speaker or remote control.

3. Press the [MODE] Button on the speaker or remote

Bluetooth: Enabled

Paired Devices:

Searching for devices

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ound

Stop

control to enter Bluetooth Mode. A tone is heard and

4. Keep the speaker and your Bluetooth enabled device within three feet of each other during the pairing process.

5. Set your mobile phone or other Bluetooth enabled device to search for compatible Bluetooth devices.

speaker, select “AR2000” from the list of found devices.

7. If required, enter the password 0000 (four zeros).

If there are no paired devices in range when the speaker is turned on, it will go into pairing mode automatically. If a paired device is in range, the speaker will connect to it automatically.

Select OK or YES to pair the two units.

8. A tone will sound indicating a successful pairing. The Bluetooth LED indicator light will remain solid, indicating that you are now connected.

NOTE: If you would like to connect the speaker to another device, you must disconnect the speaker

On an iPhone

• Go to SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH (Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON)

Bluetooth

Devices

AR2000

12:12 PM

Bluetooth

Paired

Now discoverable

device’s Bluetooth settings, select “AR2000”, then select “disconnect” or “unpair”. When the speaker has been unpaired, repeat the pairing process.

The screenshots above are typical of many Bluetooth enabled devices in the market today, and are used to assist in the explanation of the pairing process. Your Bluetooth enabled device’s interface and interaction with the speaker

Playing music wirelessly

To enjoy listening to music wirelessly on your Wireless Speaker Bar, make sure you are connected to a Bluetooth enabled device. Once connected, press PLAY on your Bluetooth device. After playback starts, you can control the music with your connected device or the buttons of the Bluetooth speaker (with devices

Play/Pause

• Quick press the [ ] button on the speaker or the remote control to pause the music. To resume music playback, quick press the [ ] button again.

Skipping Songs

• Quick press the [VOL- ] button on the speaker or the [ ] key on the remote control to skip to the previous song.

• Quick press the [VOL+ ] button to on the speaker or the [ ] key on the remote control to skip to the next song.

Adjusting the volume

• Quick press the [VOL+ ] button on the speaker or the [ + ] key on the remote control to increase the volume.

• Quick press the [VOL - ] button on the speaker or the [ - ] key on the remote control to decrease the volume.

• Press the [ ] button on the remote control to mute the sound. Press again to turn the sound back on.

Using as a wired speakerUsing as a wired speaker

1. Turn the speaker on.

2. Press the [MODE] button on the speaker or remote control until the LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 LED indicator light turns green.

3. Connect one end of the included 3.5mm auxiliary cable or the small end of the RCA cable to one of the LINE IN ports on the side of the speaker.

4. Connect the other end of the 3.5 auxiliary cable to an external device’s headphone jack (smartphone, tablet or MP3 player); or the red and white ends of the RCA cable to external speakers.

4. Open a media player on your device and press PLAY to start playing your music.

5. Use the controls on your connected device to control music playback and volume.

My Bluetooth Device is not able to pair with the

Wireless Speaker Bar.

1. Make sure the Wireless Speaker Bar is turned ON before beginning the pairing process.

2. Keep the Wireless Speaker Bar and Bluetooth enabled device within 3 feet of each other during the pairing process.

3. Press the [MODE] Button on the speaker or remote control to enter Bluetooth Mode. A tone is heard and

4. Check that YOUR device’s Bluetooth feature is turned ON.

5. Try repeating the pairing process. Refer to “Pairing the Speaker with a Bluetooth Enabled Device.”

I can pair the Wireless Speaker Bar with my

Bluetooth device, but I cannot hear any music.

1. Make sure your Bluetooth device supports A2DP

2. Turn up the volume on your Bluetooth device.

3. You may have to unpair the speaker, then re-pair to your device.

I cannot get the Wireless Speaker Bar into Pairing

Mode.

1. Make sure the Wireless Speaker Bar is turned ON before beginning the pairing process.

2. Press the [MODE] Button on the speaker or remote control to enter Bluetooth Mode. A tone is heard

quickly.

3. The speaker is now in pairing mode.

from the illustrations shown.

Using the speakerUsing the speaker

On a Blackberry

• Go to SETTINGS/OPTIONS > BLUETOOTH

• Enable BLUETOOTH (Make sure Bluetooth is turned

ON)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth:

Discoverable:

Paired Devices

AR2000

Yes

Add New Device

Powering ON/OFF

Turn the speaker ON and OFF by pressing the [POWER] button on the unit or the [ ] key on the remote.

Adjusting the volume

• Quick press the [VOL+ ] button on the speaker or the [ + ] key on the remote control to increase the volume.

• Quick press the [VOL - ] button on the speaker or the [ - ] key on the remote control to decrease the volume.

• Press the [ ] button on the remote control to mute the sound. Press again to turn the sound back on.

You can also adjust the volume from your

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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.

15. WARNING: The mains plug is used as a disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed

vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.

17. This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

CAUTION:

CONSULT OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION

user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the products enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Additional warnings and precautionsAdditional warnings and precautions

Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

radiation exposure.

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture surfaces

rubber compound made with oils, the feet of this unit may cause marks or staining where they reside. We recommended using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of damage and/or staining.

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: 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 communications. 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 o 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 dierent from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty

90 Days Limited Warranty

In the unlikely event that this product is defective, or does not perform properly, you may within ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase return it to the authorized service center for repair or exchange.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

● Call the Customer Support number located below, or go to our website portal to receive an SRO number.

● Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package (Dated bill of sale).

● Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center, and remember to insure your return.

● Include a return shipping address (no P.O. Boxes), a telephone contact number, and the defective unit within the package.

● Describe the defect or reason you are returning the product.

Your product will be repaired or replaced, at our option, for the same or similar model of equal value if examination by the service center determines this product is defective. Products received damaged as

The shipping address of the authorized service center is:

 Southern Telecom, Inc. Attention: Customer Service (2nd Floor) 14-C 53rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11232

Should you have any questions or problems concerning this product, please contact our customer service department at:

Warranty service not provided

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, and unauthorized

opens, alters or repairs this product. All products being returned to the authorized service center for repair must be suitably packaged.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY AIT, INC. IT’S AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMED INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations on exclusions may not apply

may have other rights that vary from state to state.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Customer Support:

Phone: 1-877-768-8481 Monday-Friday 8AM-10PM(EST)

www.southerntelecom.com Click on “Product Support”

Y OF THE CONSUMER. AIT, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

connected device’s volume control.

interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying

Switching modes

Press the [MODE] button on the speaker or the remote control repeatedly to switch between Bluetooth and LINE IN modes.

may be the cause.

WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.