Acoustic Research AW822 - Manuals

Page 2 - Important Information; CAUTION; FCC Statement; Product Information; Important Safety Instructions

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. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the...

Page 3 - *Range may vary according to environment.

Table of Contents 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 hi...

Page 4 - Tour of the Speaker System; Speaker Front View; Speaker Side View

Tour of the Speaker System Speaker Front View STDBY./TUNED indicator lights red when the speaker is first powered on; it turns blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter CHARGE indicator lights red when the speaker is turned off and rechargeable batteries are loaded ON/OFF/TUNING/VOL. control...

Page 5 - Transmitter Front View; Included Accessories

Transmitter AC/DC 12V100mAadapter “Y” adapter cable Speaker AC/DC 18V700mA adapter 1 / 4 ” headphone adapter (3.5mm to6.3mm) Transmitter Front View Transmitter Back View Transmission indicator lights blue when the audio is present and the transmitter is broadcasting Transmitter power input jack rece...

Page 6 - Connecting to a Stereo or Computer; into the headphone output of your stereo or the; Connecting to a TV; Powering the Transmitter; Be sure to use the AC power adapter rated; Connecting to an Audio Source; Connecting to an A/V Receiver

Connecting to a Stereo or Computer Plug the cable coming out of the transmitter into the headphone output of your stereo or the audio output jack on your computer. Use the included 1/4” headphone adapter to convert the 3.5mm plug to a 1/4” plug as needed. Transmitter Stereo 1/4” headphone adapter Au...

Page 7 - Be sure to use the speaker AC power adapter rated 18V DC 700 mA.; power the; DO NOT; mix new and used batteries.; DO NOT; leave batteries installed in; DO NOT; Powering the Speaker; AC Power Adapters

1. Turn the speaker volume down by rotating the ON/OFF/TUNING/VOL. control on the side of the speaker all the way to the left. 2. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC power adapter into the speaker power input jack. Speaker 120 V AC Wall Outlet AC Power adapter 3. Plug the other end of t...

Page 8 - Tuning the Speaker; transmitter to one of the transmitter ’s three; Note

1. Press the ON/OFF/TUNING/VOL. control on the side of the speaker to turn it on. The STDBY./TUNED light on the front of the speaker illuminates red while the speaker is tuning to the transmitter. The STDBY./TUNED light turns blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter—you should hear sound co...

Page 9 - Turning the Speaker Off; is no longer illuminated.; persists, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

Turning the Speaker Off 1. Press and hold the ON/OFF/TUNING/VOL. control to turn the speaker off. 2. Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the STDBY./TUNED indicator is no longer illuminated. The speaker will automatically charge rechargeable batteries (NiMH or NiCd only ) when the batte...

Page 10 - More Helpful Information; About Fixed-Level Audio Outputs; or ‘TAPE RECORD or REC OUT.’

About Variable-Level Audio Outputs: A variable-level output, such as a headphone jack or certain RCA-type outputs, provides an audio signal that changes with the volume level set on the audio source. As the volume of the audio source is adjusted up and down, so is the audio signal strength sent to t...

Page 11 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless system. If the problem persists, please call toll-free at 1-800- 732-6866 or visit www.araccessories.com. Issue: Cause and solution: ...

Page 12 - 2 Month Limited Warranty

Trademark(s) ® Registered www.araccessories.com MADE IN CHINA AW822 US IB 01 12 Month Limited Warranty Specifications Transmitter • Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast • Effective transmitting range: up to 250 ft. (80m)* • Phase-locked loop circuitry (PLL) • Automatic level control (ALC) • 3 selectabl...

Page 13 - Accessing the Speaker Battery Compartment; To replace the speaker battery compartment cover:; Addendum to the Installation Manual

Accessing the Speaker Battery Compartment There are two options to power your wireless speaker: using the included AC power adapter or using 8 C-cell batteries (not included). The Installation and Operation Manual takes you through the steps to do both on page 5. The Installation and Operation Manua...