Troubleshooting, Turning the Speaker Off

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Adjusting the Speaker

1. Press the Power button on the back of the speaker to turn it on.

If you’re using the wireless transmitter, the indicator light on the front of the speaker blinks while the speaker is tuning to the transmitter. This indicator light turns solid blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter--you should hear sound coming from the speaker now.

Note: If the speaker is not tuned or if the transmitter is not connected properly, the indicator light will continue blinking. If this occurs, please see the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

If you’re using a direct connection to your audio source (via audio cable), all you need to do is start playback on your audio source‚ you should start hearing sound from the speaker.

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2.Adjust the volume on the speaker as desired.

Note: Make sure your audio source is turned up at least to 75% of full volume (but not so loud that the sound becomes distorted).

3.If you’re using the wireless transmitter, set up the speaker for mono or stereo operation using the switch on the bottom of the AWS53 speaker.

a)Monaural operation: The monaural mode (mono) is recommended when using a single AWS53 by itself. For monaural operation, set the L/M/R switch to “M” on each speaker.

b)Stereo operation: You need an additional AWS53 speaker for the stereo option. Set the L/M/R switch to “L” on the speaker located to the left from the listener, and set the other speaker to the “R” position.

About Fixed-Level Audio Outputs

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Hint: Fixed-level audio outputs from stereo receivers/amps will typically be designated as Tape (or Record) outputs or DVR/DVD-R audio output connections.

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Hint: When connecting to the audio outputs of a DVD player, remember that the DVD player must be showing a TV channel for sound to be produced.

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 the transmitter. This can affect the quality of sound generated by the speaker, and may require an adjustment of the volume level of the audio source to produce a signal strong enough for the transmitter.

Hint: On most bookshelf-type or compact stereo systems, inserting a headphone plug into the headphone jack results in automatic cutoff of the regular, or hard-wired speakers.

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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.acoustic-research.com.

Notes:

The speaker automatically retunes if it loses the transmitter’s signal. You can also press the AutoScan button on the back of the speaker to retune the speaker at any time.

The transmitter turns off automatically if there is no audio signal present for a prolonged period.

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Turning the Speaker Off

1. Press Power button on the back of the speaker to turn the speaker off.

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Acoustic Research AW553 Using the Speaker System More Helpful Information, Troubleshooting

Models: AW553