Acoustic Research AW553 important safety instructions Introduction, Tour of the Speaker System

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PORTABLE

Wireless

Speaker

WITH 3.5MM JACK

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.

Tour of the Speaker System

Model AWS53

Installation and Operation Manual

Speaker

Carrying handle

Front Panel

POWER/LINKED indicator (not shown) blinks m^[dj^[if[Wa[h_iÓhijfem[h[Zed1_jjkhdiieb_Z blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter

Rear Panel

Important Information

CAUTION

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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DO NOT OPEN.

 

Important Safety Instructions

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

 

 

DC

 

 

IN

L

M

R

Bass Boost button turns the speaker’s bass enhancement on and off

Power 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 AWS53

DC IN receives the small round end of one of the

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AUDIO IN connects directly to your MP3 player, smartphone, or other portable audio device, using the 3.5mm audio in cable provided

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.

Battery Compartment Cover (not shown)

remove to install 6 AA batteries

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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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Transmitter

Top panel

SIGNAL POWER

CHANNEL

DC IN

1 2 3

 

R AUDIO L

IN

SIGNAL indicator lights green when the audio is present and the transmitter is broadcasting

POWER indicator lights when the transmitter is on

CHANNEL 1 2 3b[jioekÓdZj^[X[ijjhWdic_ii_ed 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

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: __________________________________________________________________________________

Back panel

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