Audiovox ARS2I User Manual

v2.0 (3.0.2.0) (EN/F)

user manual

guide de l’utilisateur

ARS2i

OFF AUX Radio iPod

EN/F

It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the ﬁ rst time.

Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

• 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

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

• Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required 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.

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Portable Cart Warning

• ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• The AC/DC adapter supplied with this product is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or ﬂ oor mount position.

• Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Use only chargers that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave sufﬁ cient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air ﬂ ow through vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable components.

• The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.

• Caution marking is located at bottom of apparatus.

• To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.

• AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁ re or the like.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

• No naked ﬂ ame sources such as lighted candled should be placed on the apparatus.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

• The use of apparatus in moderate climates.

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.

Plugging in for power

AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

Important battery information

Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving this product in a closed automobile

or the trunk of an automobile where temperatures may exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery damage, ﬁ re, or explosion. Please remove your product from the automobile when you exit, do not place your product in the trunk of your automobile, and do not leave your product in any location where temperatures may exceed 50°C.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

For your records

In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase and the serial number: Model No.: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: Serial No.:

Technical information

Product: Portable audio system for iPhone and iPod Brand: Acoustic Research Model: ARS2i

Electrical power information

AC/DC Adaptor: Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Output: 20 V/2.25 A

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect speciﬁ cally to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certiﬁ ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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

FCC Information

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

Modiﬁ cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Before you begin

Plugging in for power

• Connect the supplied power adapter to the unit’s DC jack, and connect to a convenient wall outlet.

• Slide the POWER switch at the back of the unit to ON. The clock is then ﬂ ashing. Refer to the “Clock” section and follow the instructions to set the clock time.

The POWER switch is located at the back of the unit. Switch it to the ON position before operating the unit.

Power failure indicator

If the the built-in Li-Polymer rechargeable battery runs out and AC power is disconnected for a short

period of time, the time settings will change. After AC power is reconnected, the clock setting icon

and the time ﬂ ash to indicate that power was interrupted and you should readjust the time settings.

The built-in Li-Polymer rechargeable battery is irreplaceable.

Before using the Remote Control

There is an isolated sheet installed in the battery compartment of the remote control. Remove the sheet before using the remote control.

1. Plug in for power

2. Slide the POWER switch to ON

Replacing the battery of the Remote Control

1. Slide out the battery compartment.

2. Insert one battery (CR2025) making sure the polarity (+/–) matches the marks indicated on the remote.

3. Slide in the battery compartment.

Battery Level

Battery icon

• Different battery icon reﬂ ects different battery levels:

•

means full battery level.

•

means the battery level is

low, charge the battery soon.

•

ﬂ ashing means the battery level is very low, charge the battery immediately or the Radio, iPod and AUX mode can only be continued for two mintues before entering standby mode.

• When the unit is disconnected from the AC power and operates by the built-in Li-Polymer rechargeable

battery, the battery icon be lighted to indicate the unit is operating on battery.

• When the unit is reconnected to the AC power, the battery icon

will not be displayed to indicate the unit is operating on AC power.

Low Battery Level

When the built-in battery level is low, the battery icon as an indication. At the same time, the text “Lo” and “bAt” will be ﬂ ashing alternatively. Radio, iPod and AUX mode cannot be accessed.

When the battery level drops even lower, the display will be turned off and the unit will be powered off.

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Charging the battery

The unit has a built-in Li-Polymer rechargeable battery. When the POWER button is switched to ON and the AC/ DC adaptor is connected to the unit, the unit will start charging if the battery level is not full. When the unit is charging, the battery level will be rotating.

Use only the provided AC/DC charger. Charge the battery for at least 4 hours before ﬁ rst use.

General controls

Front view

Sound source selection

Display

OFF AUX Radio iPod

OFF – Switch the unit to standby mode

/ + – Adjust volume

– Open or close the motorized universal dock for iPod/iPhone. This button will not open or close the universal dock whenever an iPod or iPhone is docked.

Universal dock for iPod/iPhone

The button will not function when you are holding the handle at the back of the unit. This is to prevent opening the universal dock for iPod/ iPhone accidentally.

General controls

Back view

POWER – Switch on/off the power

DC IN – Connect to the power adapter

AUX IN – Auxiliary input jack

AM loop antenna socket –

Connect to the AM loop antenna

FM antenna socket – Connect to

the FM antenna

Universal dock for iPod/iPhone

AM loop FM antenna

Remote Control

Sound source selection

REPEAT

Top view

BRIGHTNESS – Adjust display brightness

CLK SET – Enter setting mode for setting clock time

REV or FWD – Search radio frequencies; skip or search music ﬁ le in iPod/iPhone; adjust clock time

STORE – Save radio stations as presets

RECALL – Recall preset radio stations

iPod

RADIO

AUX

BAND

SHUFFLE

STORE

VOL

OFF SLEEP MUTE

RECALL

TUNE +

TUNE -

REPEAT – Select repeat playback mode for iPod/iPhone

SHUFFLE – Select random playback mode for iPod/iPhone

VOL – / VOL + – Adjust volume

STORE – Save radio stations as presets

RECALL – Recall preset radio stations

TUNE + / TUNE - (REV or FWD) – Search

radio frequencies; skip or search music ﬁ le in iPod/iPhone; adjust clock time

OFF – Switch the unit to standby mode

SLEEP – Refer to “Sleep function”

MUTE – Mute the sound

Clock

Setting clock time

1. Press CLK SET on the top of the unit. The clock setting icon

ﬂ ashes and the clock time is

displayed.

2. Press REV or FWD on the top of the unit to set the clock time. The time decrements or increments follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the button.

• AM or PM icon also lights beside the time.

3. To save and exit the clock setting, wait for about 5 seconds or press CLK SET to save the time.

Radio

Listening to the radio

To turn on or off radio:

1. Press RADIO on the front of the unit to turn on the radio.

• The radio mode icon ( the display.

2. Press OFF to turn off the radio, or press AUX or iPod to select another sound mode.

To select radio band:

• In radio mode, press RADIO to select the radio band (AM/FM).

• The selected radio band icon lights on the display.

To tune frequency:

• Press REV or FWD. The selected frequency shows on the display.

• Press and hold to automatically search for the next available station.

Antenna

Built-in AFC

The Built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing drift on FM reception and keeping the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned.

When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that the station you are tuning can be well-tuned on two or three nearby points. Always tune carefully at the loudest and clearest point.

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AM Antenna

For AM reception, connect the AM antenna loop to the back of the radio. Stretch out the antenna cord to its fullest length and rotate the antenna for better reception.

Station presets

To store a station as preset:

1. Tune to a radio station.

2. Press STORE.

• An available preset location (e.g. ) shows on the display.

3. Press REV or FWD (or RECALL) to select a desired preset location

(01 - 20).

4. Press STORE.

shows on the display as

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conﬁ rmation.

• You can save up to 20 preset stations.

To recall a preset station:

1. In radio mode, press RECALL.

• The existing preset station number shows on the display.

2. Press REV or FWD (or RECALL) to select a desired preset station.

iPod/iPhone

Listening to iPod/iPhone

To connect iPod/iPhone:

to open the universal dock

1. Press for iPod/iPhone on the front of the unit.

2. Place the appropriate adapter provided with your iPod/iPhone and then place your iPod/iPhone on the universal dock for iPod/iPhone.

To select iPod mode:

• Press iPod on the front of the unit to select the iPod mode.

• The iPod mode icon ( word “iPod” light on the display.

• Playback from the iPod/iPhone starts automatically.

• If no iPod/iPhone is connected in the iPod mode, the unit will exit the iPod mode and turn off automatically.

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iPod/iPhone

Made for:

• iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB

• iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB

• iPod touch 3rd generation 32GB, 64GB

• iPod touch 2nd generation 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

• iPod touch 1st generation 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

• iPod nano 5th generation 8GB or 16GB

• iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8GB, 16GB

• iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4GB, 8GB

• iPod classic 80GB, 120GB, 160GB

• iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

• iPod nano 1GB, 2GB or 4GB

• iPod 5th generation (video) 30GB, 60GB, 80GB

• iPod mini 4GB, 6GB

• iPod 4th generation 20GB, 40GB

• iPod 4th generation (color display) 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB

iPod/iPhone charging is not available when operating by batteries.

To control the playback:

1. During playback, press iPod to pause the playback and press again to resume.

2. Press REV or FWD to skip to the previous or next ﬁ le.

• Press and hold REV or FWD to search backward or forward.

3. Press SHUFFLE to play the ﬁ les in random order in the iPod/iPhone. Press again to cancel the function (shows on the iPod/iPhone display).

4. Press REPEAT to select a repeat playback mode (repeat 1 or repeat all). Press REPEAT until no repeat mode is selected (shows on the iPod/iPhone display) to cancel the repeat playback.

To charge the iPod/iPhone:

• You may charge the battery of your iPod/iPhone through the universal dock for iPod/iPhone while the unit is turned off (standby mode) or in the AUX, Radio (FM band only) or iPod mode. Charging control should be operated on the iPod/iPhone. It is not necessary to charge in iPod mode, unless you are listening to the iPod/iPhone.

Sleep function Troubleshooting

In the sleep mode, the radio, iPod or AUX mode can be set to operate for a certain period of time before turning off automatically.

To set the sleep time:

1. Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle among the sleep time available (90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and OFF. 90min is the default setting).

• The icon

2. When the desired sleep time is selected, release SLEEP and wait for about 5 seconds, the sleep time is now set.

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To listen to different sources:

• In standby mode, press SLEEP to turn on the sleep mode and your last selected source will be started to play.

• To listen to other sources, press the source buttons as usual.

To change or check the remaining time in sleep mode:

• Press SLEEP once to check the remaining sleep time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select another sleep time.

To cancel the sleep mode:

• If you decide to turn off the unit sooner, press OFF or press SLEEP repeatedly to select “OFF”.

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lights on the display.

Auxiliary source

To select auxiliary mode:

1. Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3 player) to the AUX input jack at the back of the unit with an audio cable (not supplied).

2. Press AUX to turn on the unit or to switch to listen to AUX from other modes and the word “AUX” is displayed on the display.

• Adjust the auxiliary player to midrange volume and adjust the master volume on the unit. Do not turn the volume of the auxiliary player too high as this may affect the sound quality. For other playback operations, control them on your auxiliary player.

Display brightness

Press BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to adjust the brightness level among bright, dim and off.

When the unit is

• reconnected to the AC power,

• disconnected from the AC power and operates by the built-in LiPolymer rechargeable battery,

the display backlight will be readjusted. You can press BRIGHTNESS to adjust the brightness level again.

Display readout:

If you have the unit on, and an input is selected, but the volume is turned to 0, the display will show dn00 as a reminder. To prevent this, simply press the volume up. e.g. UP10.

Battery error

During battery charging, “bAt 1” is displayed.

• The temperature of the battery exceeds the allowable charging range. Move the unit to a location where the temperature falls between this range.

During battery charging, “bAt 2” is displayed.

• The battery is damaged and cannot be charged anymore. Refer to “Warranty information” section for details of obtaining repair.

Warranty information

Limited warranty

12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to Acoustic Research Audio/ Video Products

AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), speciﬁ cation of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by computer viruses, spyware or other malware, to loss of media, ﬁ les, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or

cards, speakers, accessories, computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR

Warranty information

ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

How to make a warranty claim:

• If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product. If applicable, before shipping a product, make a back up copy of content or data stored on the device. Also, it is advisable to remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product

will be returned with factory default settings, and without any pre-loaded content which may have been installed in the originally purchased products. Consumer will be responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer will be responsible to restore any personal preference settings.

• Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Audiovox Electronics Corp. Attn: Service Department. 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge N.Y. 11788 1-877-833-3491

• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Audiovox.

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not

covered by the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What we will do:

Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

For Canada Customers, please ship to:

Audiovox Return Centre c/o Genco 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit#3, Door 16, Mississuaga, Ontario L5T 3A5

Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modiﬁ cation without prior notice.

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