Acoustic Research AW553 Connecting the Speaker System, Using the Speaker System

	Connecting the Speaker System
Tour of the Speaker System

Included Accessories

3.5mm audio in cable

Note: These power units should be

plugged in so that they stay vertical

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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 AWS53 for an extended period of time, unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.

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

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. To avoid electrical shock, use this product with caution near water sources if powered with the AC adapter. Never submerge in water.

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.

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.

Using the Speaker System

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.

Channel

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

select

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

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

	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
Speaker	3.5mm	AUDIO IN jack on the bottom of the speaker.
	audio in cable
(bottom panel)
	2.	Connect the other end of the cable to the headphone output
	$	on your MP3 player or other portable audio device.
	Audio source

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

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.

switch

choosing a different frequency by moving the channel select switch to another position.

CHANNEL	DC IN
1 2 3

IN	When the transmitter is receiving an audio signal and is
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	ready, the SIGNAL indicator turns solid green.

Note

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