Connecting The Speaker System - Acoustic Research AW880 Installation And Operation Manual

Connecting the Speaker System

Powering the Transmitter
Transmitter
Note: Be sure to use the AC power adapter rated 12V DC 100 mA.
Note: There is no transmitter ON/OFF switch. The transmitter is designed to be
left plugged in and powered at all times. If you will not be using the AW880 for an
extended period of time, unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.
Connecting to an Audio Source
Transmitter
Transmitter
Audio Input Cable
Warning: This product is designed to work with line level outputs or headphone
outputs only. DO NOT connect it directly to speaker outputs as it will permanently
damage the transmitter.
4
120V AC
wall outlet
AC Power
Adapter
Audio
Input Cable
Audio
source
A/V Receiver
Audio Output
"Y" adapter cable
(not included)
Connect the small, round plug from the
transmitter AC power adapter to the
transmitter's power input jack. Plug the other
end of the transmitter AC power adapter into
any standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Connecting to an MP3 player, CD
player, or computer
Plug the cable coming out of the transmitter
into the headphone output of your MP3 player
or CD player (or the audio output jack on your
computer).
Connecting to an A/V Receiver
1. Connect a "Y" adapter cable (not included)
to the 3.5mm mini-plug cable coming out of
the transmitter.
2. Connect the left (white) and right (red)
audio plugs on the "Y" adapter cable to the
corresponding left and right audio outputs of
your A/V receiver, amp or other audio source.