Acoustic Research AWS53 Installation And Operation Manual

P
ORTABLE
Wireless
Speaker
W
ITH 3.5MM JACK
Model AWS53
Installation and Operation Manual
Important Information
CAUTION
Caution:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
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
as they may damage the surface.
prevent possible damage.

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: __________________________________________________________________________________
Introduction
The Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker with 3.5mm jack lets you enjoy your music
anywhere, at home or on the go, with two ways to connect to your music. The 900MHz wireless
transmitter gives you 150ft* of room to roam from your audio source, great for outdoor
entertaining at home, with crystal-clear wireless audio. The speaker's 3.5mm jack offers
a convenient connection option to use anywhere you go—just connect your MP3 player or
smartphone to the speaker, and enjoy!
This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making
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.acoustic-research.com.
*Range may vary according to environment.
Tour of the Speaker System
Speaker
Carrying
handle
DC
IN
L M R
Transmitter
Top panel
SIGNAL POWER
CHANNEL DC IN
1 2 3
R AUDIO L
IN
Back panel
Front Panel
POWER/LINKED
indicator (not shown) blinks
blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter
Rear Panel
Bass Boost
button turns the speaker's bass
enhancement on and off
Power
button turns the speaker on and off
Auto Scan button rescans for the transmitter's
signal
Volume +/–
buttons adjust the volume level
Bottom Panel
L/M/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
DC IN
receives the small round end of one of the
protective cover to insert the adapter
AUDIO IN
connects directly to your MP3 player,
smartphone, or other portable audio device, using
the 3.5mm audio in cable provided
Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)
remove to install 6 AA batteries
SIGNAL
indicator lights green when the audio is
present and the transmitter is broadcasting
POWER
indicator lights when the transmitter is on
CHANNEL 1 2 3
frequency for your environment
DC IN
jack receives the small round end of the
included 12V 200mA AC power adapter
AUDIO IN (R / L)
connects to your sound source
using one of the connection options shown here
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