Advent AW810 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Advent AW810 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

900 mhz wireless outdoor/indoor speakers

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900 MHZ WIRELESS OUTDOOR/INDOOR SPEAKERS
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AW810

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  • Page 1 900 MHZ WIRELESS OUTDOOR/INDOOR SPEAKERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AW810...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - running and hiding hundreds of feet of speaker wire. Like FM radio, the Advent Wireless Speaker System's 900 MHz signals travel with ease through walls, floors, ceilings and other obstacles, delivering high-quality stereo sound virtually anywhere in or about the home.
  • Page 3 A. Tuning Indicator Light B. Tuning Control Knob C. Power ON-OFFNolume Control Knob D. Speaker Power Input Jack E. Battery Compartment Cover Audio Level Indicator Light G. Charge Output Jack - for use with Advent AW770 and AW720 Wireless Headphones only H.
  • Page 4: Connect The Transmitter

    Note: There is no transmitter ON/OFFswitch. The transmitter is designed to be left plugged in and powered at all times. If you will not be using the AW810 for an extended period oftime, you may wish to unplug the Transmitter ACAdapter.
  • Page 5: Power The Speaker

    Note: For more information on hooking up and using the transmitter with various ouputs, please see MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION POWER THE SPEAKER Select from the following options to power the AW810 speaker: 1 - "C" POWER OPTION CELL BATTERIES 1. Turn the speaker Power ON-OFF! Volume Control Knob (C) to the "OFF"...
  • Page 6: Adjust The Transmitter

    ADJUST THE TRANSMITTER- Adjust the transmitter as follows. Turn ON your Audio Source can hear sound coming from the source. Pivot the Antenna Step 3 Set the Transmitter "Level" 1. Setthe Frequency Control Wheel (K) to its midpoint. 2. Turn the Output Level Control Wheel all the way to the left (your left when looking at the transmitter controls), as shown.
  • Page 7: More Helpful Information

    TUNE THE SPEAKERS Adjust the speakers as follows: Turn On and Tune the Speakers 1. Use the speaker Power ON-OFFNolume Control Knob (C) to turn the speaker "ON." Tuning Indicator Light (A) will illuminate red. 2. Turn the Tuning Control Knob green, indicating the speaker is tuned to the signal from the transmitter.
  • Page 8 TAPE RECORD.' Jacks designated for phono, CD, LD, DVD or tape playback (PB) are inputs and will not work for purposes of installing the transmitter. Fixed-level outputs'from TVs are usually marked as 'Constant: 'Fixed: or 'Select: If they are not marked as such, they are probably variable outputs (see "About Variable-Level Outputs,"...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    have outputs that can switch between variable and fixed. Refer tion manual. When given a choice, fixed is always recommended. " TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems and corrections associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless system.
  • Page 10 Trouble Checks and Adjusbnents NoSoundl • If using battery power, batteries may be low. Replace if necessary. Distortion! Static • Check that the speaker Tuning Indicator Light is illuminated green. If not, adjust the Tuning Control Knob until the light changes from red to green.
  • Page 11: Specifications & Features

    ~EATURES SPECIFICATIONS & Transmitter Omnidirectional Effective Transmitting Range: Up to 300 feet* Adjustable Audio Level Input Variable Frequency Adjustment between 912.5 and 914.5 MHz Line Audio Input with 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug Plus 1/4" and Composite "y" Cable Adapters UL-Listed AC Adapters Speakers 15 Watts RMS Audio Max®...
  • Page 12 (t~e Recoton Corporation Companyl warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof be proven defective in material or workmanship within One Year from the date of original purchase, such defects will be replaced without charge for parts or labor. This warranty does not apply to any incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 13 9 0 0 M H Z W I R E L E S S O U T D O O R / I N D O O R S P E A K E R S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AW810...
  • Page 14: Tune The Headphones

    (CD players, cassette players, etc.) The contents of this manual cover various connection options and detailed operating procedures for mak- ing the Advent Wireless AW810 Speaker System a valued part of your lifestyle. If, after having reviewed the instructions, you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-732-6866.
  • Page 15 A. Tuning Indicator Light B. Tuning Control Knob C. Power ON-OFF/Volume Control Knob D. Speaker Power Input Jack E. Battery Compartment Cover F. Audio Level Indicator Light G. Output Level Control Wheel H. Right Audio Input Jack I. Left Audio Input Jack J.
  • Page 16: Connect The Transmitter

    CONNECT THE TRANSMITTER Connect the transmitter as follows: Step 1 Power the Transmitter 1. Insert the power cord from Transmitter AC Adapter (M) into the Transmitter Power Input Jack (L). 2. Plug the Transmitter AC Adapter (M) into any standard wall outlet. Note: Be sure to use the AC Adapter rated 18V DC 150 mA.
  • Page 17: Power The Speaker

    If you select Option 3, the audio level will be variable. POWER THE SPEAKER Select from the following options to power the AW810 speaker: 1 – “C” C OWER PTION 1. Turn the speaker Power ON-OFF/ Volume Control Knob (C) to the “OFF”...
  • Page 18: Adjust The Transmitter

    ADJUST THE TRANSMITTER Adjust the transmitter as follows. Step 1 Turn ON your Audio Source can hear sound coming from the source. Step 2 Pivot the Antenna (L) to the upright, vertical position. Step 3 Set the Transmitter “Level” 1. Set the Frequency Control Wheel (J) to its midpoint.
  • Page 19: More Helpful Information

    TUNE THE SPEAKER Adjust the speaker as follows: Turn On and Tune the Speaker 1. Use the speaker Power ON-OFF/Volume Control Knob (C) to turn the speaker “ON.” Tuning Indicator Light (A) will illuminate red. 2. Turn the Tuning Control Knob (B) until the Tuning Indicator Light changes color to green, indicating the speaker is tuned to the signal from the transmitter.
  • Page 20 AW810 system. 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.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    have outputs that can switch between variable and fixed. Refer to the TV instruc- tion manual. When given a choice, fixed is always recommended. TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems and corrections associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless system.
  • Page 22 Trouble Checks and Adjustments No Sound/ • If using battery power, batteries may be low. Replace if necessary. Distortion/ Static • Check that the speaker Tuning Indicator Light is illuminated green. If not, adjust the Tuning Control Knob until the light changes from red to green.
  • Page 23: Specifications & Features

    SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES Transmitter Omnidirectional Effective Transmitting Range: Up to 300 feet* Adjustable Audio Level Input Variable Frequency Adjustment between 912.5 and 914.5 MHz Left/Right Audio Line Level Inputs UL-Listed AC Adapters Speakers 15 Watts RMS Audio Max Digital Amplifier ®...
  • Page 24 Recoton Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof be proven defective in material or workmanship within One Year from the date of original purchase, such defects will be replaced without charge for parts or labor. This warranty does not apply to any incidental or consequential damages.

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