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Acoustic Research AWS63 Installation And Operation Manual

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Wireless audio transmitter

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Bass Boost

On / Off

Auto Scan

Volume +

Volume -

Introduction

The Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker with 3.5mm jack lets you enjoy your music

anywhere, at home or on the go, with two ways to connect to your music. The 900MHz wireless

transmitter gives you 150ft* of room to roam from your audio source, great for outdoor

entertaining at home, with crystal-clear wireless audio. The speaker’s 3.5mm jack offers

a convenient connection option to use anywhere you go—just connect your MP3 player or

smartphone to the speaker, and enjoy!

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.acoustic-research.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

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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.

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5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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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.

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Care and Maintenance

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Tour of the Speaker System

Tour of the Speaker System

Speaker

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powered on; it turns solid blue when the speaker is

tuned to the transmitter

Side Panel

Bass Boost button turns the speaker’s bass

enhancement on and off

On/Off button turns the speaker on and off

Auto Scan button rescans for the transmitter’s

signal

Volume +/– buttons adjust the volume level

Bottom Panel

L/M/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 AWS63

DC IN receives the small round end of the included

9V 1200mA AC power adapter; remove the

protective cover to insert the adapter

AUDIO IN connects directly to your MP3 player,

smartphone, or other portable audio device, using

the 3.5mm audio in cable provided

Battery Compartment Cover remove to install 6

AA batteries

Carrying handle

Transmitter

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Signal indicator lights green when the audio is

present and the transmitter is broadcasting

Power indicator lights when the transmitter is on

Back Panel

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frequency for your environment

DC IN jack receives the small round end of the

included 12V 200mA AC power adapter

AUDIO IN (R / L) connects to your sound source

using one of the connection options shown here

Included Accessories

Note: These power units should be

plugged in so that they stay vertical

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Connecting the Speaker System

Connecting the Speaker System

Powering the Transmitter

Connect the small, round plug from the transmitter AC

power adapter to the transmitter’s DC IN 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).

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 AWS63 for an extended period of time,

unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.

AC Power Adapters

1. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC

power adapter into the DC IN jack on the bottom 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 9V DC 1200 mA.

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.

AA Batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom 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 bottom of the speaker.

Note: Place the rubber cap in the speaker power input jack 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.

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).

1. Plug the stereo plugs on the provided Y-adapter

audio cable into the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of

the transmitter (make sure to match the colors on the

plugs and jacks).

2. Plug the mini-plug end of the provided Y-adapter into

a mini-jack to RCA adapter (not included).

3. 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.

Connecting to an Audio Source

Connecting to an MP3 player, smartphone, or other portable audio

device

This speaker offers two ways to listen to audio from a portable audio device: using the wireless

transmitter or connecting directly to the audio source.

Using the wireless transmitter

1. Plug the stereo plugs on the provided Y-adapter audio cable

into the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the transmitter.

2. Plug the mini-plug end of the provided Y-adapter into the

headphone output of your MP3 player or other portable audio

device.

Using a direct connection

1. Connect one end of the provided 3.5mm audio in cable to the

AUDIO IN jack on the bottom of the speaker.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the headphone output

on your MP3 player or other portable audio device.

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.

Connecting to an A/V Receiver

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Using the Speaker System

2. Set the channel select switch on the back of the transmitter

to one of the transmitter’s three broadcast frequencies: 1,

2 or 3. If you experience poor reception or interference, try

choosing a different frequency by moving the channel select

switch to another position.

When the transmitter is receiving an audio signal and is

ready, the SIGNAL indicator turns solid green.

DC IN

CHANNEL

1 2 3

R AUDIO L

IN

Channel

select

switch

Adjusting the Transmitter

1. Turn on your audio source (for example, A/V receiver, MP3 player, stereo, etc.) and play

music at a normal listening volume.

Note

If the SIGNAL indicator on the transmitter does not turn on, please check the following:

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