Acoustic Research ARS15 User Manual

v1.0 (1.0.1.0) (EN/F)
guide de l'utilisateur
EN/F
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel avant d'utiliser votre nouveau produit
pour la première fois.
Before you begin
requirements. Use of this device in a
manner inconsistent with this manual
could lead to excessive RF exposure
Congratulations on purchasing your
condition.
ARS15 Bluetooth wireless technology
stereo amplifi ed speaker! This
This Class B digital apparatus product can provide you hours of
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
music enjoyment by allowing you to
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
wirelessly stream audio content from
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
your mobile device such as a mobile
du Canada.
phone or tablet or computer. No longer
do you need to have your mobile phone
tethered to your audio system. You
Electrical power
can roam around the house or offi ce
while texting, or gaming, or using some
information
other functions of your mobile phone,
AC/DC adaptor:
while still listening to the great music
Input: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, 1.0 A
played back through your ARS15 stereo
Output: 5 V DC, 3 A
speakers. You can also charge your
mobile devices through the USB port,
Specifi cation
or even listen to other portable audio
sources such as mp3 players through the
Bluetooth® wireless technology:
Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, A2DP / AVRCP
auxiliary line input.*
profi le
Audio output power (10%THD) :
* The mobile device must support Bluetooth
version 2.1 + EDR and A2DP (Advanced Audio
2W x 2
Distribution Profi le). Not all mobile devices can
support multitasking such as listening to music
Acoustic Research is a registered
and texting at the same time. Not all mobile
trademark of Audiovox Electronics
phones will be compatible with the charging
Corporation.
ports.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
Content of the box
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of • Main unit
such marks by Audiovox Electronics
• AC/DC Adaptor
Corporation is under license. Other
• 4 in 1 charging cable
trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Reconnecting
Bluetooth Standby mode
If the most recently connected • You can always enter
Bluetooth device can not be found Pairing mode by pressing
within three minutes during Searching and holding PAIR while
Mode, then the ARS15 will revert to in either SEARCHING MODE or
BLUETOOTH STANDBY MODE. The BLUETOOTH STANDBY MODE.
Blue LED will fl ash slowly while in • If during SEARCHING MODE
this BLUETOOTH STANDBY MODE. (Blue LED is fl ashing steadily),
While in this mode, the ARS15 will you wish to quickly connect
accept connection from any previously any other Bluetooth device
paired Bluetooth devices (up to 8 (including those previously
devices). Simply initiate the connection paired), simply press/hold the
to the ARS15 on your Bluetooth device. PAIR button to enter PAIRING
See your Bluetooth device for more mode, and proceed to PAIR
information. the Bluetooth device (see
PAIRING section).
Also note that you can re-enter • Generally when the user
SEARCHING mode by a single press of disables the Bluetooth wireless
the PAIR button. connection on a connected
Bluetooth device the ARS15
will enter Bluetooth Standby
Bluetooth range
mode which means that the
The Bluetooth wireless technology
ARS15 would be available
generally can operate within a range
for other previously paired
of 35 feet or more. However results
Bluetooth devices to connect
may vary based on other factors such
(See Bluetooth Standby
as room layout, wall material, weather
Mode section for more
conditions, etc. Also, note that when a
information). However, in
mobile device goes out of range, the
some cases, the disabling of
ARS15 will enter Searching mode and
Bluetooth wireless connection
will attempt to automatically reconnect
on the connected Bluetooth
to the mobile device when that mobile
device may not result in the
device comes back into range. (See
ARS15 immediately entering
Searching Mode section for more
Bluetooth Standby mode, and
information)
may enter Searching Mode.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
user manual
ARS15
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
amplifi ers) 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
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
Plugging in for power
Connect the supplied power adapter to
the ARS15's Power jack, and connect the
other end to a convenient wall outlet.
General controls
Right view
USB jacks that charge your
tablet devices or cell phones.
See USB jack section for
more information.
Connection indicators
Bluetooth connection and power
indicators:
Status Blue LED Red LED
(Bluetooth (Power
connection indicator)
indicator)
Pairing mode Flash alternatively
Bluetooth On On
connection
made
Searching Flash On
mode (auto-
connect to the
most recent
connected
device)
Bluetooth Flash slowly On
Standby mode
(available for
connection from
any previously
paired device)
Power off Off Off
mode
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Use only with the shall be placed on the apparatus.
cart, stand, tripod, ] • Always leave suffi cient space around
bracket, or table the product for ventilation. Do
specifi ed by the not place product in or on a bed,
manufacturer, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
Portable Cart Warning
or sold with the may prevent air fl ow through vent
apparatus. When a cart is used, openings.
use caution when moving the cart/ • Do not place lighted candles,
apparatus combination to avoid cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
injury from tip-over. product.
• Unplug this apparatus during • Care should be taken so that objects
lightning storms or when unused do not fall into the product.
for long periods of time. • Do not attempt to disassemble
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed the cabinet. This product does
service personnel. Servicing is not contain customer serviceable
required when the apparatus has components.
been damaged in any way, such • The marking information is located
as power-supply cord or plug is at the bottom of apparatus.
damaged, liquid has been spilled • To be completely disconnect the
or objects have fallen into the power input, the AC/DC adaptor
apparatus, the apparatus has been of apparatus shall be disconnected
exposed to rain or moisture, does from the mains.
not operate normally, or has been • AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect
dropped. device. The AC/DC adaptor should
not be obstructed OR should be
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION easily accessed during intended use.
• The AC/DC adaptor supplied with • The ventilation should not be
this product is intended to be impeded by covering the ventilation
correctly oriented in a vertical or openings with items such as
fl oor mount position. newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers • No naked fl ame sources such as
or power adapters. Use only lighted candled should be placed on
chargers that came with your the apparatus.
product or that is listed in the user's • Attention should be drawn to the
guide. environmental aspects of battery
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to disposal.
dripping or splashing and no objects • The use of apparatus in moderate
fi lled with liquids, such as vases, climates.
General controls Pairing
Front view
Any Bluetooth device that you wish to
have streaming audio to your ARS15
must fi rst be PAIRED to the ARS15. The
process is simple, and in most cases the
PAIRING process needs to be done only
once.
Pairing your Bluetooth wireless
technology enabled products with
the ARS15:
1. Activate the Bluetooth wireless
– Turn on/off the ARS15
mode on your Bluetooth device.
Refer to the device user manual for
PAIR – Enter Pairing mode or Searching
more details.
mode; start/pause music playback
2. Press
SOURCE – Switch between Bluetooth
red LED will light.
wireless mode and AUX IN
3. Press and hold the PAIR button on
VOL-/VOL+ – Adjust volume
the ARS15 to enter Pairing mode.
Green LED – Turns on when AUX IN is
The red LED and blue LED will fl ash
activated
alternatively.
4. You should be able to see "AR
Rear view
ARS15" on the device list in the
Bluetooth settings menu on your
Bluetooth device where you can
complete the pairing operation.
Note in some cases you may be
prompted to enter a passkey. The
passkey is "0000".
5. A confi rmation screen will appear
on your Bluetooth device once
the ARS15 and the device are
successfully paired. The blue LED
Connect to the power adapter
Music playback USB charging
Use the USB jacks on the right of the
When your Bluetooth device is
ARS15 to charge your tablet or cell
connected with the ARS15, the blue LED
phones.
lights. Press PAIR to play/pause music on
your device. Press VOL-/VOL+ to adjust
the volume.
Synchronization of
Volume Control
Follow these steps to synchronize the
volume control between your Bluetooth
device and your ARS15.
1. First, it is recommended to PAUSE
your music source during this
process.
2. Adjust the volume control on your
Bluetooth device to maximum.
3. Then adjust the volume control on
For charging tablet devices.
your ARS15 to maximum.
This jack may also be used
4. At this point, your ARS15 volume
for charging other mobile
control will properly track the
devices.
volume control on your Bluetooth
device.
If you are using a tablet device:
5. Turn down the volume on your
You may fi nd it necessary to use the
Bluetooth device to a mid level, and
provided 4 in 1 charging cable to
then hit PLAY to enjoy your music.
connect your tablet device to the USB
jack on the left. Your tablet device
• Note that it may be should start charging. The ARS15
supports iPad® charging.
necessary to resynchronize
the volume control if the
Bluetooth device goes out If you are using a cell phone:
of range or if a new Bluetooth You may fi nd it necessary to use the
device is paired. provided 4 in 1 charging cable to
connect your cell phone to either one of
• You can always enter
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 modifi cations not expressly
approved by Audiovox could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
will continuously light to indicate
successful connection.
You can manually break the Bluetooth
wireless connection by a press and hold
of the PAIR button.
• Some Bluetooth devices
will automatically start
streaming audio when
connected.
• The ARS15 can store settings
for up to 8 Bluetooth
devices which simplifi es the
connection process for these
to turn on the ARS15. The
devices without the need for
re-pairing every time.
• The term "Bluetooth device"
is used frequently in these
instructions. So what is a
"Bluetooth device"? The
answer is simple. This would
be any mobile phone or
mobile tablet or netbook
or computer which has at
least both of the following
capabilities:
a) Is equipped with Bluetooth
wireless technology:
Bluetooth version 2.1 + EDR
and A2DP.
b) Can playback audio content
such as mp3 fi les, etc.
• You may use both USB
jacks at the same time.
• Charging function may
not be supported for all
phones, tablets or electronic
devices.
• The adapters provided may not
work with all devices.
• The provided 4 in 1 charging
cable works with some models
from
• Blackberry
• Nokia
• Samsung
• HTC cell phones only.
Use the appropriate USB cable
provided with your cell phone
or tablet if your brand is not
listed above.
• Charging function is always
enabled as long as the
AC/DC adapter is plugged in
and connected.
This device complies with part 15 of
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th
following two conditions (1) This de
may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesi
operation.
Contains FCC ID: ZJPARS15BC06X
Contains IC ID: 9668A-ARS15BC06X
RF Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed an
operated in accordance with provid
instructions and the antenna(s) use
for this transmitter must be installe
provide a separation distance of at
20 cm from all persons and must no
co-located or operating in conjunct
with any other antenna or transmit
End-users and installers must be pro
with antenna installation instructio
and transmitter operating condition
for satisfying RF exposure complian
Industry Canada
Regulatory Information
This device complies with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standar
Operation is subject to the followin
two conditions: (1) this device may
cause interference, and (2) this devi
must accept any interference, includ
interference that may cause undesi
operation of the device.
The user is cautioned that this devic
should be used only as specifi ed wit
this manual to meet RF exposure
Reconnecting
In the previous section you saw how
to make that fi rst connection betw
your Bluetooth device and the ARS
However, since most people don't l
their mobile phone at home all the
time, or perhaps the mobile phone
turned off from time to time, it wil
necessary to reconnect your previou
paired Bluetooth device when you
to stream music again. There are a
different ways in which reconnectio
are made, and fortunately they are
very simple.
Searching mode
When the ARS15 is in SEARCHING
MODE (which is indicated by a stea
fl ashing of the Blue LED), the ARS1
attempting to automatically conne
the most recently connected Blueto
device. SEARCHING MODE typically
occurs when the ARS15 is fi rst turne
on, or if the Bluetooth device goes
out of the range. See the section on
Bluetooth wireless technology rang
Once this most recent device is back
within range, the re-connection sho
be automatic. However, it may be
necessary to initiate the audio play
on the Bluetooth device. Note that
Searching mode will revert to Bluet
Standby Mode (see next section) if
re-connection is made within 3 min
Auxiliary source
1. To select auxiliary mode, conne
your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3
player) to the AUX input jack a
back of the ARS15 with an aud
cable (not supplied).
2. Press SOURCE button to listen
to AUX. The green LED will tur
on. Control all other playback
operations from your auxiliary
player.