Acoustic Research AW828 - 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.). And the removable planter included
with this speaker lets you put your favorite plant right where you hear your favorite music,
with special channels the keep the water from the planter away from the speaker.
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/Removable Planter
Removable planter holds potted plants or other
decorative items, either in a separate pot or in the
planter itself. Remove it during speaker setup and see
the planter instructions on the other side of this sheet
Battery Compartment Cover remove to install 6 AA
batteries.
Front Panel
Planter
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
DC INPUT jack receives the small round end
of the included 12V 100mA AC power adapter
Included
Accessories
Note: These power units
should be plugged in so
that they stay vertical or
lie 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.
Note: Be sure to use the AC power adapter
rated 12V DC 200 mA (it has the smaller
diameter plug).
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.
Powering the Speaker
There are two options to power your wireless speaker: using the included AC power adapter or
using 6 AA batteries (not included).
AC Power Adapters
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 AW828
Installation and Operation Manual
Wireless
Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
With Planter
Transmitter AC/DC 12V
100mA adapter
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 AW828 for an extended period of time,
unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.
Audio
source
Transmitter
(back panel)
A/V Receiver
Audio Output
Transmitter
(back panel)
Mini-jack to RCA
adapter (not included)
ANALOG INPUT cable (built in) connects to your sound source using one of the
connection options shown here
Speaker
Battery
compartment
cover
ON/OFF/TUNE button turns the speaker on and off (push and hold), and tunes the
speaker to the transmitter if you are having problems linking (push).
POWER indicator turns red when the speaker is first turned on; it turns blue when the
speaker is tuned to the transmitter.
– VOLUME + adjusts the speaker’s volume.
Back Panel
Back panel door keeps the back panel safe from the
elements when not in use; pull up on the tab on the right
side of the door to access the back panel.
DC IN jack receives the small round end of the included
12V 600mA AC power adapter.
Back panel door
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
Speaker AC/DC 12V
600mA adapter
AC power
adapter 120V AC
wall outlet
Back of the speaker 1. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC
power adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the
speaker.
2. 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 12V DC 600 mA.
Installing Batteries in the Speaker
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the top of the speaker.
2. Insert six (6) 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 top of the speaker.
Note: Keep the door covering the speaker back panel closed when using batteries.
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.
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. If you plan to use
the speaker in a humid or wet environment, we recommend powering it with
batteries instead of with the power adapter.