X10 VK59A User Manual

SoundPower™ Wireless

Speaker Driver System

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL VK59A

(INCLUDES VT35A SENDER, VR32A RECEIVER, AND

UR78A REMOTE)

INTRODUCTION

Your Wireless Audio Sender kit consists of a Sender base unit which connects to the audio out jack on any audio source, a Receiver unit with built-in speaker drivers to which you connect your own speakers,* and a remote control that lets you control the volume, balance, bass, treble, etc. The Audio Sender converts the audio signal from your CD player, stereo, PC sound card, etc. into a radio frequency (RF) signal and transmits it (even through walls) to the Audio Receiver unit. The Audio Receiver converts the signal back to its original form, amplifies the signal, and passes it to your connected speakers. The remote is also a Universal Remote so it can also control your TV, VCR, etc. It can also control an MP3, DVD, and CD player in your PC when used with an additional RF receiver and software (see page 17). It can even control lights and appliances around your home when used with X10 Modules (see pages 24 and 25).

Place the receiver and speakers on your deck for example, and listen to high quality audio outside while you're having a barbecue. Do not leave the unit outside however, see below.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

*You can use any speakers rated at 4 to 8 Ohms, and a minimum power rating of 10W.

FCC CAUTION

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for remote control devices in accordance with the specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by unplugging the equipment, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

•Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference.

•Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio/TV.

•Move the equipment away from the radio/TV.

•Plug the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio/TV experiencing the interference.

•If necessary, consult your local Dealer for additional suggestions.

NOTE: Modifications to this product will void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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	CONTENTS
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ....................................................		5
SENDER ...............................................................................		6
RECEIVER .............................................................................		7
CONNECTING UP ......................................................................		8
HOOKING UP THE SENDER ........................................................		8
HOOKING UP THE RECEIVER ......................................................		9
FINE TUNING YOUR SYSTEM ........................................................		10
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................		11
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES .......................................................		11
BATTERY SAVER ....................................................................		11
CODE SAVER ......................................................................		11
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ...........................................................		12
CONTROLLING THE AMPLIFIER/SPEAKER DRIVER .............................		14
CONTROLLING YOUR TV, VCR, CABLE BOX, ETC. ........................		15
SEARCHING	FOR CODES .........................................................	16
IDENTIFYING	CODES ..............................................................	16
CONTROLLING PC FUNCTIONS (MP3, DVD, CD, ETC.) ...................		17
HOME CONTROL .....................................................................		18
CONTROLLERS AND MODULES ..................................................		18
HOUSE CODES AND UNIT CODES ..............................................		19
SETTING UP A TRANSCEIVER MODULE .........................................		10
SETTING UP A LAMP MODULE ..................................................		20
CONTROLLING X10 MODULES ................................................		21
CHANGING THE X10 HOUSE CODE ........................................		22
CONTROLLING AN IR MINI CONTROLLER (IR543) ........................		23
EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM ..........................................................		24
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................		26

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

SENDER									RECEIVER
(TOP VIEW )						(BOTTOM VIEW)
2.4 GHz								Speaker
Channel Switch			Heat sink
							connectors

2.4 GHz

Channel Switch

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SENDER

2.4 GHz

Antenna

2.4 GHz

Channel Switch

(on top)

Audio In Jacks

ON-OFF

Switch

(on side)

Power Supply

Jack

RECEIVER

2.4 GHz Antenna

310 MHz Antenna

(for use with UR78A remote)

ON-OFF

Switch

(on side)

								Power Supply
2.4 GHz Channel					Audio Out
								Jack
	Switch
				(to speakers, 4-8
(on bottom)
				Ohm, 10W min.)

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CONNECTING UP

HOOKING UP THE AUDIO SENDER

1. Connect the jack on the audio cable (supplied) to the audio out jack on your CD player, stereo, PC sound card, etc.

2. Connect the red RCA plug to the socket labelled AUDIO RIGHT and the white RCA plug to the jack labeled AUDIO LEFT on the Audio Sender.

3. Set the channel switch (on the TOP of the unit) to channel A (to the RIGHT).

4.Plug the Audio Sender's Power Supply (the smaller of the two power supplies) into a convenient 120 volt wall outlet and plug its jack into the Audio Sender.

	5. Position the Audio Sender in a convenient location and orient the
	antenna so that the flat side points in the direction of the room
P	where you will be installing the Audio Receiver/Speaker Driver.

HOOKING UP THE AUDIO RECEIVER

1. Using speaker wire (not included) connect the left channel output to your left speaker and the right channel output to your right speaker (speakers not included). You can use any speakers rated at 4 to 8 Ohms, and a minimum power rating of 10W.

2. Set the channel switch (on the BOTTOM of the unit) to channel A (to the LEFT).

3.Plug the Audio Receiver's Power Supply (the larger of the two power supplies) into a 120 volt wall outlet and plug its jack into the Audio Receiver.

4. Position the Audio Receiver in a convenient location and orient the antenna so that the flat side points in the direction of the room where you set up the Audio Sender.

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