Acoustic Research ARO6 - Manual

If you are using an Ethernet network data line, pass the
connection through the protected Ethernet jacks on your
surge protector. Most network card or modem damage can be
prevented if you connect the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable through the
surge protector.

1. Connect the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable from your wall outlet to

the

INPUT

jack on the surge protector.

2. Connect a CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable into the

OUTPUT

jack on

the surge protector.

3. Connect the other end of the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable to the

jack of the network card or modem you want to protect.

Ethernet Connections

CAT. 5 or CAT. 6

WALL JACK

CONNECT TO
DEVICE'S JACK

CAT. 5 or CAT. 6

cable

DEVICE

(network card, modem, etc.)

USB Charging

The 2.1 USB Charge outlet on this surge protector is optimized
for use with certain types of devices such as the iPad

®

. As a

result, the 2.1 USB Charge outlet may not charge all models
of all brands of your mobile devices. If any of your devices
will not charge using the 2.1 USB Charge outlet on this surge
protector, use the other USB Charge outlet to charge that device.

This surge protector is designed to charge two devices
simultaneously. However, if you plug in two devices to charge
simultaneously and their combined power requirements exceed
the power capacity of this surge protector, this surge protector
will shut down to protect your devices. In that case, try charging
each device by itself.

USB device

USB cable

USB device

USB cable

CAUTION!

DO NOT

connect to an ungrounded outlet.

DO NOT

use with 2-wire extension cords or adapters. This surge protector is designed

for indoor use only. Install the surge protector away from heat emitting appliances such as radiators or heat registers.

DO NOT

install where excessive moisture is present.

DO NOT

plug extension cords into the surge protector. Never install electrical

or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

DO NOT

USE FOR MEDICAL OR OTHER LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT OR

OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.

DO NOT

USE IN DAMP AREAS OR NEAR WATER RELATED APPLICATIONS SUCH AS

AQUARIUMS, HOT TUBS, ETC.

To reduce standby power waste, the

Managed outlets

turn on only when the

ECOFICIENT

outlet

device is

turned on. These outlets turn off when the

ECOFICIENT

outlet

device goes into standby or sleep mode, or is

turned off.

ECOFICIENT outlet

The

ECOFICIENT

outlet

detects the electric current

changes in the connected device and turns the

Managed

outlets

on or off accordingly. Desktop or laptop

computers are ideal for the

ECOFICIENT outlet

.

Managed outlets

These outlets are for devices that do not need to be on
all the time and can be completely turned off when not
in use. These outlets are automatically switched on and
off by the

ECOFICIENT outlet

to save energy. Some

recommended devices for the

Managed outlets

are

monitors, speakers, scanners, printers, DVD players,
amplifiers, game consoles, subwoofers, etc.

Always on outlets

These outlets are for devices that should be powered all the time, such as devices used for recording or
scheduling, or hard drive-based devices. Some recommended electronic devices for these outlets are modems,
wireless routers, fax machines, external hard drives, cable/sat boxes, DVRs, VCRs, etc.

Installation

1. Determine which device will control the

Managed outlets

and connect it to the

ECOFICIENT outlet.

2. Determine which devices do not need to be on all the time and can be completely turned off when not in

use. Connect these devices to the

Managed outlets.

3.

Determine which devices need to be powered all the time. Connect these devices to the

Always on outlets.

The connected devices will stay powered all the time unless the master power switch of the surge protector
is turned off.

4.

Plug the surge protector into a grounded 3-prong outlet only.

5. Press the master power switch to turn on the surge protector.

ARO6 User’s Guide

Connecting Equipment To Your

AR Surge Protector

Power Connections

GROUNDED
OUTLET

HARD DRIVE

FAX MACHINE

PRINTER

SCANNER

WIRELESS ROUTER

PC/LAPTOP

MASTER
POWER SWITCH

Indicator Lights

• The Protected light should be on when the power switch is turned on when the surge protector is plugged into

an outlet.

• The Grounded light should be on when the surge protector is plugged into an outlet. If the light does not

come on when you turn on the surge protector, you have a ground wiring problem and you should contact an

electrician to properly ground the outlet. Connecting your surge protector to an improperly grounded outlet will

void all Audiovox warranties.