WIRELESS INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPEAKER
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 high- quality sound virtually anywhere inside the house or out. With drift- and static-free reception along with outstanding range—up to 150 feet*—the possibilities for enjoying your AR Wireless Speaker System are nearly unlimited. The AR Wireless Speaker System is compatible with most audio sources, such as A/V receivers/amps, stereos, computers, TVs, DVD players, and portable devices (CD players, cassette players, MP3s etc.). And the removable planter included with this speaker lets you put your favorite plant right where you hear your favorite music, with special channels the keep the water from the planter away from the speaker.
This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making
Powering the Transmitter
Connect the small, round plug from the transmitter AC power adapter to the transmitter’s DC INPUT 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).
| 120V AC |
Transmitter | wall outlet |
AC Power |
(back panel) | Adapter |
WITH PLANTER
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.araccessories.com.
*Range may vary according to environment.
TOUR OF THE SPEAKER SYSTEM
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 AW828 for an extended period of time, unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.
Connecting to an Audio Source
MODEL AW828
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Removable planter holds potted plants or other decorative items, either in a separate pot or in the planter itself. Remove it during speaker setup and see the planter instructions on the other side of this sheet
Battery Compartment Cover remove to install 6 AA batteries.
Front Panel
Planter
Battery
compartment
cover
Speaker 
Plug the transmitter’s built-in AUDIO INPUT cable into headphone output of your MP3 player or CD player (or audio output jack on your computer).
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.
Audio | Transmitter |
source | (back panel) |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
| CAUTION | Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user |
| RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. |
| serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. |
| DO NOT OPEN. | |
Important Safety Instructions
1. | Read these instructions. |
2. | Keep these instructions. |
ON/OFF/TUNE button turns the speaker on and off (push and hold), and tunes the speaker to the transmitter if you are having problems linking (push).
POWER indicator turns red when the speaker is first turned on; it turns blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter.
–VOLUME + adjusts the speaker’s volume.
Back Panel
Back panel door keeps the back panel safe from the elements when not in use; pull up on the tab on the right side of the door to access the back panel.
1.Plug the transmitter’s built-in AUDIO INPUT cable into a mini-jack to RCA adapter (not included).
2.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.
Powering the Speaker
| Transmitter |
A/V Receiver | (back panel) |
Mini-jack to RCA adapter (not included)
6. | Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. |
7. | Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that |
| produce heat. |
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. |
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any |
| way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the |
| apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. |
Care and Maintenance
L/Mono/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 AR wireless speaker
Transmitter
Front Panel
POWER indicator lights blue when audio is present and the transmitter is broadcasting
AC Power Adapters
1.Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC power adapter into the DC IN jack on the back 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 12V DC 600 mA.
Back of the speaker | |
AC power | 120V AC |
adapter | wall outlet |
•Always use a soft cloth to clean the speaker and transmitter. Never use any product containing alcohol or other solvents as they may damage the surface.
•Use caution when plugging the power transformers in an AC outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.
•If the speaker are used outside on a deck or patio, make sure you take them indoors in the event of a rainstorm to prevent possible damage.
•Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures (below 32ºF/0ºC and above 122ºF/50ºC).
•To avoid electrical shock, use this product with caution near water sources if powered with the AC adapter. Never submerge in water.
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
CHANNEL 1 2 3 lets you find the best transmission frequency for your environment
DC INPUT jack receives the small round end of the included 12V 100mA AC power adapter
ANALOG INPUT cable (built in) connects to your sound source using one of the connection options shown here
Included | Note: These power units |
Accessories | should be plugged in so |
that they stay vertical or |
| lie flat. |
| Speaker AC/DC 12V | Transmitter AC/DC 12V |
| 600mA adapter |
| 100mA adapter |
| |
Installing Batteries in the Speaker
1.Remove the battery compartment cover on the top 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 top of the speaker.
Note: Keep the door covering the speaker back panel closed 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.
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.
