Acoustic Research ARS50 User Manual

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Before you begin

requirements. Use of this device in a
manner inconsistent with this manual
could lead to excessive RF exposure
condition.
Congratulations on purchasing your
ARS50 Bluetooth wireless technology
This Class B digital apparatus stereo amplifi ed audio system! This
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
product can provide you hours of
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
music enjoyment by allowing you to
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
wirelessly stream audio content from
du Canada.
your mobile device such as a mobile
phone or tablet or computer. No longer
do you need to have your mobile phone
Electrical power
tethered to your audio system. You can
information
roam around the house or offi ce while
texting, or gaming, or using some other
AC adapter:
functions of your mobile phone, while
Input: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz
still listening to the great music played
Output: 5 V DC, 1.5 A
back through your ARS50
You can also listen to other portable
Specifi cation
audio sources such as mp3 players
Bluetooth® wireless technology:
through the auxiliary line input.*
Bluetooth v2.1, A2DP / AVRCP profi le
Audio output power (10%THD) :
* The mobile device must support Bluetooth
2W X 2
version 2.1 and A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profi le). Not all mobile devices can
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
support multitasking such as listening to music
are registered trademarks owned by
and texting at the same time.
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Audiovox Accessories
Content of the box
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those • Main unit
of their respective owners.
• AC Adapter
Plugging in for power
Connect the supplied power adapter to
the ARS50's Power jack, and connect the
other end to a convenient wall outlet.
Reconnecting
However, it may be necessary to initiate
• You can always enter
the audio playback on the Bluetooth
Pairing mode by pressing
device. Note that the Searching mode
and holding while in
will revert to Bluetooth Idle Mode
either SEARCHING MODE or
(see next section) if no re-connection
BLUETOOTH IDLE MODE.
is made.
• If during SEARCHING MODE
( indicator light is fl ashing
Bluetooth Idle mode
slowly), you wish to quickly
English
user manual
guide de l'utilisateur
manual de usuario
ARS50
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.

LED indicators

Turning on
Connection Indicators:
1. Flip the switch on
the back of the ARS50 to the ON
Status
position.
Pairing mode
2. The indicator light on the top of
the ARS50 starts fl ashing.
Bluetooth connection made
Searching mode
General controls
(auto-connect to the most
recent connected device)
Bluetooth Idle mode (available
Top view
for connection from any
indicator light
previously paired device)
Power off mode
audio system.
Aux in connected
– Start/pause audio playback of your
Bluetooth device
VOL-/VOL+ – Adjust volume level
– Enter Pairing mode
indicator light – Turns on when
Bluetooth wireless is activated
Rear view
Turn on/ Connect to Connect
off the
the power your auxiliary
ARS50 adapter source
Music Playback Auxiliary Source
1. To playback in auxiliary mode,
Music playback
connect your auxiliary source (e.g.
When your Bluetooth device is
mp3 player) to the
connected with the ARS50, the
on the back of the
indicator light turns solid blue. Press
3.5mm audio in cable (not supplied).
to play/pause music on your device.
2. The ARS50 starts playing the audio
Adjusting volume
signal you have connected to the
AUX IN jack.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
]
bracket, or table
specifi ed by the
manufacturer,
Portable Cart Warning
or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• The AC adaptor supplied with this
product is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or fl oor mount
position.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers
or power adapters. Use only
chargers that came with your
product or that is listed in the user's
guide.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases,

Pairing

Any Bluetooth device that you wish to
have streaming audio to your ARS50
must fi rst be PAIRED to the ARS50. The
indicator
process is simple, and in most cases the
light
PAIRING process needs to be done only
Fast fl ashing
once.
blue
Solid blue
Pairing your Bluetooth wireless
Slow fl ashing
technology enabled products with
blue
the ARS50:
Slow fl ashing
blue
1. Activate the Bluetooth wireless
mode on your Bluetooth device
Off
(smartphone, Laptop, PC) and let
Depends on the device enter search mode. Refer
the Bluetooth
to the device user manual for more
connection
details.
status
2. Flip the switch on
the back of the ARS50 to the ON
position.
3. Press and hold the button on top
of the ARS50 to enter Pairing mode.
The indicator light fl ashes faster
and an audio signal will be provided
to let you know you can release the
button.
4. Choose "AR ARS50" from the
device list 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".
Troubleshooting Tips
Q: No sound or sound is very low.
A: Make sure the Bluetooth wireless
AUX IN jack connection is correct and playback
ARS50 with a
has been successfully started.
Make sure the volume on your
Bluetooth device is turned up.
Check that the volume of the ARS50
is turned up.
Control all other
FCC Information
Note: This equipment has been tested
shall be placed on the apparatus.
and found to comply with the limits
• Always leave suffi cient space around
for a Class B digital device, pursuant
the product for ventilation. Do
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
not place product in or on a bed,
are designed to provide reasonable
rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
protection against harmful interference
may prevent air fl ow through vent
in a residential installation. This
openings.
equipment generates, uses, and can
• Do not place lighted candles,
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
not installed and used in accordance
product.
with the instructions, may cause harmful
• Care should be taken so that objects
interference to radio communications.
do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
However, there is no guarantee
the cabinet. This product does
that interference will not occur in a
not contain customer serviceable
particular installation. If this equipment
components.
does cause harmful interference to
• The marking information is located
radio or television reception, which
at the bottom panel of apparatus.
can be determined by turning the
• To be completely disconnect the
equipment off and on, the user is
power input, the AC adaptor of
encouraged to try to correct the
apparatus shall be disconnected
interference by one or more of the
from the mains.
following measures:
• AC adaptor is a disconnect device.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
The AC adaptor should not be
antenna.
obstructed OR should be easily
• Increase the separation between the
accessed during intended use.
equipment and receiver.
• The ventilation should not be
• Connect the equipment into an
impeded by covering the ventilation
outlet on a circuit different from
openings with items such as
that to which the receiver is
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
connected.
• No naked fl ame sources such as
• Consult the dealer or an
lighted candled should be placed on
experienced radio/TV technician for
the apparatus.
help.
• The use of apparatus in moderate
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
climates.
approved by Audiovox could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The bluetooth settings menu or
bluetooth device list will be found
• Some Bluetooth devices
in different ways for different
will automatically start
devices depending on the brand and
streaming audio when
operating system.
connected.
• The ARS50 can store settings
5. The indicator light turns solid
for up to 8 Bluetooth
blue and an audio signal will be
devices which simplifi es the
provided to let you know you
connection process for these
you're connected.
devices without the need for
re-pairing every time.
You can manually break the Bluetooth
• The term "Bluetooth device"
wireless connection by a press and hold
is used frequently in these
of the button.
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 and
A2DP.
b) Can playback audio content
such as mp3 fi les, etc.
Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty players, home networks or vehicle
Applies to AR Audio Systems electrical systems.
AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the This Warranty does not apply to any
Company) warrants to the original retail product or part thereof which, in the
purchaser of this product that should opinion of the Company, has suffered
this product or any part thereof, under or been damaged through alteration,
normal use and conditions, be proven improper installation, mishandling,
defective in material or workmanship misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC ID: VIX-ARS50A
IC: 342H-ARS50A
RF Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed and
operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used
for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users and installers must be provide
with antenna installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Industry Canada
Regulatory Information
This device complies with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
The user is cautioned that this device
should be used only as specifi ed within
this manual to meet RF exposure
Reconnecting
In the previous section you saw how
to make that fi rst connection between
your Bluetooth device and the ARS50.
However, since most people don't leave
their mobile phone at home all the
time, or perhaps the mobile phone is
turned off from time to time, it will be
necessary to reconnect your previously
paired Bluetooth device when you wish
to stream music again. There are a few
different ways in which reconnections
are made, and fortunately they are all
very simple.
Searching mode
When the ARS50 is in SEARCHING
MODE (which is indicated by a slow
fl ashing of the indicator light), the
ARS50 is attempting to automatically
connect to the most recently connected
Bluetooth device.
When you turn on the ARS50, it will
search for the most recently connected
Bluetooth device for 30 seconds. If
the Bluetooth wireless mode on your
Bluetooth device is activated, the
ARS50 will connect to your device
automatically.
When your Bluetooth device goes out
of the reception range, the ARS50 will
enter Searching mode and will attempt
to automatically reconnect to your
device when that your device comes
back into range within 2 minutes.
(See the Bluetooth range section on
Bluetooth wireless technology range)
for the Company any liability other than
expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply