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Fluance Ai81 Quick Start Guide Important Safety Instructions • This unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. Use only for its intended use as described in this manual. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Fluance Ai81 Quick Start Guide Introduction Thank you for your purchase of your Fluance product. We hope you enjoy your experience. If you have any questions please visit us at www.Fluance.com/support. Fluance believes everyone should experience audio in its truest form, recreating the performance the way the artist intended.
Fluance Ai81 Quick Start Guide Front & Back Panel Layout Active Speaker Passive Speaker 1. Control Knob • Volume • Input Selection • Power ON/OFF 2. Source LED • Blue (Solid) - Bluetooth Paired ® • Blue (Flashing) - Bluetooth Pairing Mode ®...
Fluance Ai81 Quick Start Guide Product Setup Position the speakers with the Active Speaker on the right and the Passive Speaker on the left. Passive Speaker Active Speaker NOTE: If placing the speakers near a wall, it is recommended to keep 6-12 inches away from the wall.
SUB OUTPUT RESET INPUT *RCA to RCA cable not included Press the Control Knob to select the Adjust volume on Ai81 as well as RCA input (RCA 1 - Green; RCA 2 - source device. VOL + Purple). LEFT SPEAKER OUT...
Optical Audio Signal Compatibility The Ai81 does not support Dolby Digital Audio or DTS Audio. Locate the audio output settings on your source device and ensure Dolby Digital is turned off. The correct audio output setting is commonly TREBLE BASS referred to as PCM or Stereo.
Fluance Ai81 Quick Start Guide Bluetooth® Pairing Press the Control Knob to select the Pair to “Fluance Ai81” on your source Bluetooth input (Blue LED). device. ® VOL + Settings Bluetooth MY DEVICES Fluance Ai81 VOL - Press the Source button on the remote Note: Unit will attempt to auto-pair to the control.
Why is there no sound from the Ai81 when connected to the Optical input? Many digital audio sources feature Dolby Audio which is not supported by the Ai81. Ensure your devices’ audio output is set to Stereo or PCM. See page 7 for more information. ...
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If turntable audio is too quiet you may need to add a preamplifier. Some turntables have built in preamps which can be turned on or off. The Fluance PA10 preamplifier is a great match for Fluance powered speakers and turntables.
Fluance Ai81 Quick Start Guide Certification Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Warranty Period The Fluance products below are warrantied for parts and labor for the stated period from date of original purchase, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the warranty. Any refurbished products that are discontinued hold a 90 day warranty from the date of original purchase.
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