Acoustic Research AW827 - Manual

Introduction
AR’s Wireless Speaker System eliminates the hardest part of adding speakers to your home—
running and hiding hundreds of feet of speaker wire. The AR Wireless Speaker System’s RF
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 150 feet*—the possibilities for enjoying your AR Wireless
Speaker System are nearly unlimited. The AR Wireless Speaker System is compatible with
most audio sources, such as A/V receivers/amps, stereos, computers, TVs, DVD players, and
portable devices (CD players, cassette players, MP3s etc.). The post-top mount plate included
with this speaker lets you put the AW827 securely on top of a standard 4”x4” post.
This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making
the AR Wireless Speaker System a valued part of your lifestyle. If, after having reviewed the
instructions, you have any questions, please call toll-free 1-800-732-6866 or visit
www.araccessories.com.
*Range may vary according to environment.
Important Information
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.
Care and Maintenance
• Always use a soft cloth to clean the speaker and transmitter. Never use any product containing alcohol or other solvents
as they may damage the surface.
• Use caution when plugging the power transformers in an AC outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• If the speaker are used outside on a deck or patio, make sure you take them indoors in the event of a rainstorm to
prevent possible damage.
• Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures (below 32ºF/0ºC and above 122ºF/50ºC).
• To avoid electrical shock, use this product with caution near water sources if powered with the AC adapter. Never
submerge in water.
Tour of the Speaker System
Speaker
Front Panel
Standby/Tuned indicator turns red when the
speaker is first turned on; it turns green when the
speaker is tuned to the transmitter
On/Off/Volume/Tuning button turns the
speaker on and off (push and hold), adjusts the
speaker’s volume (turn), and tunes the speaker to
the transmitter if you are having problems linking
(push).
L/Mono/R switch determines if the speaker
plays sound in mono as a stand-alone speaker, or
plays the left or right track in a stereo pair with an
additional AR wireless speaker
Bottom Panel
Battery Compartment Cover remove to install
4 AA batteries
Carrying handle
Transmitter
Front Panel
POWER indicator lights blue when audio is
present and the transmitter is broadcasting
Back Panel
CHANNEL 1 2 3 lets you find the
best transmission frequency for your
environment
Included
Accessories
Note: This power unit
should be plugged in so that
it stays vertical or lies flat.
Setting up the Speaker System
Powering the Transmitter
Connect the small, round plug from the
transmitter AC power adapter to the
transmitter’s DC INPUT jack. Plug the other
end of the transmitter AC power adapter into
any standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Transmitter
(back panel)
120V AC
wall outlet
AC Power
Adapter
Connecting to an Audio Source
Connecting to an MP3 player, CD player, or computer
Plug the transmitter’s built-in AUDIO INPUT cable into
headphone output of your MP3 player or CD player (or
audio output jack on your computer).
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.
Installing Batteries in the Speaker
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.
2. Insert four (4) AA batteries (not included) into the speaker following the polarity (”+” and
“-”) as diagrammed inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.
DO NOT mix batteries with different chemistry types (for example, a zinc battery with an alkaline
battery). DO NOT mix new and used batteries. DO NOT leave batteries installed in the product
when not in use for long periods. Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle
or dispose of them in accordance with local and national regulations.
Connecting to an A/V Receiver
1. Plug the transmitter’s built-in AUDIO INPUT cable
into a mini-jack to RCA adapter (not included).
2. Connect the stereo plugs on the mini-jack to RCA
adapter to the corresponding left and right audio
outputs of your A/V receiver, amp, or other audio
source.
Model AW827
Installation and Operation Manual
Portable Wireless Speaker
With Optional Post-Mount
Transmitter AC/DC
12V 100mA adapter
Post-top mount
plate
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 AW827 for an extended period of time,
unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.
Audio
source
Transmitter
(back panel)
Transmitter
(back panel)
Mini-jack to RCA adapter
(not included)
A/V
Receiver
Audio Output
Warning
This product is water-resistant, not waterproof. Avoid prolonged exposure to
wet environments, such as rain, mist, dew, etc. In other words, you can take it
out, just don’t leave it out.
DC INPUT jack receives the small round end of the included 12V 100mA AC power
adapter
ANALOG INPUT cable (built in) connects to your sound source using one of the
connection options shown here