Acoustic Research ARO8 User Manual

ARO8 User's Guide
Connecting Equipment To Your
AR Surge Protector
Power Connections
HARD DRIVE
SCANNER
FAX MACHINE
PRINTER
VoIP PHONE
MODEM
WIRELESS ROUTER
MASTER
POWER SWITCH
PC/LAPTOP
GROUNDED
OUTLET
Always on outlets
These outlets are for devices that should be powered all the time, such as devices used for recording or
scheduling, or hard drive-based devices. Some recommended electronic devices for these outlets are modems,
wireless routers, fax machines, external hard drives, cable/sat boxes, DVRs, VCRs, etc.
Installation
1. Determine which device will control the Managed outlets and connect it to the ECOFICIENT outlet.
2. Determine which devices do not need to be on all the time and can be completely turned off when not in
use. Connect these devices to the Managed outlets.
3. Determine which devices need to be powered all the time. Connect these devices to the Always on outlets.
The connected devices will stay powered all the time unless the master power switch of the surge protector
is turned off.
4. Plug the surge protector into a grounded 3-prong outlet only.
5. Press the master power switch to turn on the surge protector.
CAUTION!
DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. DO NOT use with 2-wire extension cords or adapters. This surge protector is designed
for indoor use only. Install the surge protector away from heat emitting appliances such as radiators or heat registers. DO NOT
install where excessive moisture is present. DO NOT plug extension cords into the surge protector. Never install electrical
or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. DO NOT USE FOR MEDICAL OR OTHER LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT OR
OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. DO NOT USE IN DAMP AREAS OR NEAR WATER RELATED APPLICATIONS SUCH AS
AQUARIUMS, HOT TUBS, ETC.
To reduce standby power waste, the Managed outlets turn
on only when the ECOFICIENT outlet device is turned on.
These outlets turn off when the ECOFICIENT outlet device
goes into standby or sleep mode, or is turned off.
ECOFICIENT outlet
The ECOFICIENT outlet detects the electric current changes
in the connected device and turns the Managed outlets on
or off accordingly. Desktop or laptop computers are ideal for
the ECOFICIENT outlet.
Managed outlets
These outlets are for devices that do not need to be on all
the time and can be completely turned off when not in use.
These outlets are automatically switched on and off by the
ECOFICIENT outlet to save energy. Some recommended
devices for the Managed outlets are monitors, speakers,
scanners, printers, DVD players, amplifiers, game consoles,
subwoofers, etc.

Indicator Lights

• The Protected light should be on when the power switch is turned on when the surge protector is plugged into
an outlet.
• The Grounded light should be on when the surge protector is plugged into an outlet. If the light does not
come on when you turn on the surge protector, you have a ground wiring problem and you should contact an
electrician to properly ground the outlet. Connecting your surge protector to an improperly grounded outlet will
void all Audiovox warranties.
USB Charging
USB cable
USB device
USB cable
USB device
Ethernet Connections
DEVICE
(network card, modem, etc.)
CONNECT TO
DEVICE'S JACK
CAT. 5 or CAT. 6
cable
CAT. 5 or CAT. 6
WALL JACK
The 2.1 USB Charge outlet on this surge protector is optimized
for use with certain types of devices such as the iPad
result, the 2.1 USB Charge outlet may not charge all models
of all brands of your mobile devices. If any of your devices
will not charge using the 2.1 USB Charge outlet on this surge
protector, use the other USB Charge outlet to charge that device.
This surge protector is designed to charge two devices
simultaneously. However, if you plug in two devices to charge
simultaneously and their combined power requirements exceed
the power capacity of this surge protector, this surge protector
will shut down to protect your devices. In that case, try charging
each device by itself.
If you are using an Ethernet network data line, pass the
connection through the protected Ethernet jacks on your
surge protector. Most network card or modem damage can be
prevented if you connect the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable through the
surge protector.
1. Connect the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable from your wall outlet to
the INPUT jack on the surge protector.
2. Connect a CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable into the OUTPUT jack on
the surge protector.
3. Connect the other end of the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable to the
jack of the network card or modem you want to protect.
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