Audiovox ARS1i user manual FCC Information, Before you begin, General controls, Clock, Radio

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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user manual guide de l’utilisateur

ARS1i

specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave sufficient space around

the product for ventilation. Do

not place product in or on a bed,

rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that

may prevent air flow through vent

openings.

• Do not place lighted candles,

cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the

product.

• Care should be taken so that objects

Important battery precautions

• Any battery may present a risk of

fire, explosion, or chemical burn

if abused. Do not try to charge a

battery that is not intended to be

recharged, do not incinerate, and

do not puncture.

• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as

alkaline batteries, may leak if left in

Ecology

Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by putting them into specially designed receptacles.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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OFF			AUX	Radio	iPod

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It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time. Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

•Read these instructions.

•Keep these instructions.

•Heed all warnings.

•Follow all instructions.

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with dry cloth.

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

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

•Only use attachments/accessories

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

•The AC/DC adapter supplied with this product is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

•Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Use only chargers or power adapters that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.

•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

do not fall into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble

the cabinet. This product does

not contain customer serviceable

components.

• The marking information is located

at the bottom of apparatus.

• To be completely disconnect the

power input, the AC/DC adaptor

of apparatus shall be disconnected

from the mains.

• AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect

device. The AC/DC adaptor should

not be obstructed OR should be

easily accessed during intended use.

• The ventilation should not be

impeded by covering the ventilation

openings with items such as

newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

• No naked flame sources such as

lighted candled should be placed on

the apparatus.

• Attention should be drawn to the

environmental aspects of battery

disposal.

• The use of apparatus in moderate

climates.

your product for a long period of

time. Remove the batteries from the

product if you are not going to use

it for a month or more.

• If your product uses more than one

battery, do not mix types and make

sure they are inserted correctly.

Mixing types or inserting incorrectly

may cause them to leak.

• Discard any leaky or deformed

battery immediately. They may

cause skin burns or other personal

injury.

• Please help to protect the

environment by recycling or

disposing of batteries according to

federal, state, and local regulations. WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not

be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For your records

In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase and the serial number: Model No.:

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase: Serial No.:

Technical information

Product: Portable audio system for iPhone and iPod

Brand: Acoustic Research

Model: ARS1i

Electrical power information

AC/DC Adaptor:

Input: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz

Output: 18 VDC / 2.0 A

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

FCC Information

FCC Information

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Audiovox could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Before you begin

Plugging in for power

•Connect the supplied power adapter to the unit’s DC jack, and connect to a convenient wall outlet.

•Slide the POWER switch at the back of the unit to ON. The clock is then flashing. Refer to the “Clock” section and follow the instructions to set the clock time.

Battery back-up operation

This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be powered with 3 “AAA” batteries (included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless batteries are installed. When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord

is unplugged, the batteries will power

the clock radio to keep track of time.	Before using the Remote
Normal operation will resume after AC	Control
power is restored so you will not have
to reset the time.	There is an isolated sheet installed in
• It is recommended that you replace	the battery compartment of the remote
the batteries every year.	control. Remove the sheet before using
• It is recommended to plug the	the remote control.
unit for AC power while replacing
batteries to avoid the loss of clock
settings.
Power failure indicator
If the the AC power is disconnected
for a short period of time, the time
settings will change. After AC power
is reconnected, the clock setting icon
and the time flash to indicate that
power was interrupted and you should
readjust the time settings.

1. Plug in for power

2. Slide the POWER switch to ON

Replacing the battery of the Remote Control

1.Slide out the battery compartment.

2.Insert one battery (CR2025) making sure the polarity (+/–) matches the marks indicated on the remote.

3.Slide in the battery compartment.

General controls

Front view

Display Sound source selection

OFF - + AUX Radio iPod

OFF - + AUX Radio iPod

Universal dock for iPod/iPhone

OFF – Switch the unit to standby mode

- /+ – Adjust volume

– Open or close the motorized universal dock for iPod/iPhone. This button will not open or close the universal dock whenever an iPod or iPhone is docked.

General controls

Back view

POWER – Switch on/off the power

DC IN – Connect to the power adapter

AUX IN – Auxiliary input jack

AM loop antenna socket – Connect to the AM loop antenna

FM antenna socket – Connect to

the FM antenna

Backup battery compartment –

Insert 3 “AAA” batteries into the compartment to operate the battery back-up function

AM loop FM antenna

Remote Control

Sound source selection

iPod RADIO AUX

REPEATSHUFFLE

+ STORE FWD

VOL

RECALL REV

OFF SLEEP MUTE

REPEAT – Select repeat playback mode for iPod/iPhone

SHUFFLE – Select random playback mode for iPod/iPhone

VOL – / VOL + – Adjust volume

STORE – Save radio stations as presets

RECALL – Recall preset radio stations

REV or FWD – Search radio frequencies; skip or search music file in iPod/iPhone; adjust clock time

OFF – Switch the unit to standby mode

SLEEP – Refer to “Sleep function”

MUTE – Mute the sound

Clock

Setting clock time

1.Press CLK SET on the top of

the unit. The clock setting icon flashes and the clock time is displayed.

2.Press REV or FWD on the top of the

unit to set the clock time. The time decrements or increments follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the button.

•AM or PM icon also lights beside the time.

3.To save and exit the clock setting, wait for about 5 seconds or press CLK SET to save the time.

Radio

Listening to the radio

To turn on or off radio:

1.Press RADIO on the front of the unit to turn on the radio.

•The radio mode icon () lights on the display.

2.Press OFF to turn off the radio, or press AUX or iPod to select another sound mode.

To select radio band:

•In radio mode, press RADIO to select the radio band (AM/FM).

•The selected radio band icon lights on the display.

To tune frequency:

•Press REV or FWD. The selected frequency shows on the display.

•Press and hold to automatically search for the next available station.

AM Antenna

For AM reception, connect the AM antenna loop to the back of the radio. Stretch out the antenna cord to its fullest length and rotate the antenna for better reception.

Station presets

To store a station as preset:

1.Tune to a radio station.

2.Press STORE.

•An available preset location

(e.g. ) shows on the display.

3.Press REV or FWD (or RECALL) to select a desired preset location (01 - 20).

4.Press STORE.

•	shows on the display as
	confirmation.

iPod/iPhone

Listening to iPod/iPhone

To connect iPod/iPhone:

1.Pressto open the universal dock for iPod/iPhone on the front of the unit.

2.Place the appropriate adapter provided with your iPod/iPhone and then place your iPod/iPhone on the universal dock for iPod/iPhone.

To select iPod mode:

•Press iPod on the front of the unit to select the iPod mode.

•The iPod mode icon () and the word “iPod” light on the display.

•Playback from the iPod/iPhone starts automatically.

•If no iPod/iPhone is connected in the iPod mode, the unit will exit the iPod mode and turn off automatically.

	Top view
	BRIGHTNESS – Adjust display
	brightness
	CLK SET – Enter setting mode for
	setting clock time
	REV or FWD – Search radio
	frequencies; skip or search music file in
	iPod/iPhone; adjust clock time
	STORE – Save radio stations as presets
Universal dock for iPod/iPhone	RECALL – Recall preset radio stations

Antenna

Built-in AFC

The Built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing drift on FM reception and keeping the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned.

When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that the station you are tuning can be well-tuned on two or three nearby points. Always tune carefully at the loudest and clearest point.

• You can save up to 20 preset

stations.

To recall a preset station:

1. In radio mode, press RECALL.

•The existing preset station number shows on the display.

2.Press REV or FWD (or RECALL) to select a desired preset station.

iPod/iPhone

Sleep function

Auxiliary source Display brightness Warranty information

Made for:

• iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB

•iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB

•iPod touch 3rd generation 32GB, 64GB

•iPod touch 2nd generation 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

•iPod touch 1st generation 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

•iPod nano 5th generation 8GB or 16GB

•iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8GB, 16GB

•iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4GB, 8GB

•iPod classic 80GB, 120GB, 160GB

•iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

•iPod nano 1GB, 2GB or 4GB

•iPod 5th generation (video) 30GB, 60GB, 80GB

•iPod mini 4GB, 6GB

•iPod 4th generation 20GB, 40GB

•iPod 4th generation (color display) 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB

To control the playback:

1.During playback, press iPod to pause the playback and press again to resume.

2.Press REV or FWD to skip to the

previous or next file.

•Press and hold REV or FWD to search backward or forward.

3.Press SHUFFLE to play the files in random order in the iPod/iPhone. Press again to cancel the function (shows on the iPod/iPhone display).

4.Press REPEAT to select a repeat playback mode (repeat 1 or repeat all). Press REPEAT until no repeat mode is selected (shows on the iPod/iPhone display) to cancel the repeat playback.

To charge the iPod/iPhone:

•You may charge the battery of your iPod/iPhone through the universal dock for iPod/iPhone while the unit is turned off (standby mode) or in the AUX, Radio (FM band only) or iPod mode. Charging control should be operated on the iPod/iPhone. It is not necessary to charge in iPod mode, unless you are listening to the iPod/iPhone.

In the sleep mode, the radio, iPod or AUX mode can be set to operate for a certain period of time before turning off automatically.

To set the sleep time:

1.	Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle
	among the sleep time available
	(90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and
	OFF. 90min is the default setting).
•	The icon	flashes while selecting.

2.When the desired sleep time is selected, release SLEEP and wait for about 5 seconds, the sleep time is

now set.

• The iconlights on the display.

To listen to different sources:

•In standby mode, press SLEEP to turn on the sleep mode and your last selected source will be started to play.

•To listen to other sources, press the source buttons as usual.

To change or check the remaining time in sleep mode:

•Press SLEEP once to check the remaining sleep time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select another sleep time.

To cancel the sleep mode:

•If you decide to turn off the unit sooner, press OFF or press SLEEP repeatedly to select “OFF”.

To select auxiliary mode:

1.Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3 player) to the AUX input jack at the back of the unit with an audio cable (not supplied).

2.Press AUX to turn on the unit or to switch to listen to AUX from other modes and the word “AUX” is displayed on the display.

•Adjust the auxiliary player to mid- range volume and adjust the master volume on the unit. Do not turn the volume of the auxiliary player too high as this may affect the sound quality. For other playback operations, control them on your auxiliary player.

Press BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to adjust the brightness level among bright, dim and off.

When the unit is reconnected to the AC power, the display backlight will be readjusted. You can press BRIGHTNESS to adjust the brightness level again.

Display readout: If you have the unit on, and an input is selected, but the volume is turned to 0, the display will show dn00 as a reminder. To prevent this, simply press the volume up. e.g. UP10.

Limited warranty

12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to Acoustic Research Audio/ Video Products

AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by computer viruses, spyware or other malware, to loss of media, files, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or

cards, speakers, accessories, computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

How to make a warranty claim:

•If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product. If applicable, before shipping a product, make

a back up copy of content or data stored on the device. Also, it is advisable to remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA,

OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product

Warranty information

will be returned with factory default settings, and without any pre-loaded content which may have been installed in the originally purchased products. Consumer will be responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer will be responsible to restore any personal preference settings.

•Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Audiovox Electronics Corp. Attn: Service Department. 150 Marcus Blvd.

Hauppauge N.Y. 11788 1-877-833-3491

covered by the warranty.

•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What we will do:

Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

For Canada Customers, please ship to:

Audiovox Return Centre c/o Genco

6685 Kennedy Road, Unit#3, Door 16, Mississuaga, Ontario L5T 3A5

Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice.

Acoustic Research is a registered trademark of Audiovox Electronics Corporation.

Visit http://store.audiovox.com to find the best accessories for your products.

•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Audiovox.

•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not

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