Acoustic Research AWS5 Installation And Operation Manual

Wireless
Indoor/Outdoor
Speaker
Model AWS5
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.
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
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.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that
produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con ve nience re cep ta cles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam aged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
ap pa ra tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not op er ate normally, or has been dropped.
Care and Maintenance
• Always use a soft cloth to clean the speaker and transmitter. Never use any product containing alcohol or other solvents
as they may damage the surface.
• Use caution when plugging the power transformers in an AC outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• If the speaker are used outside on a deck or patio, make sure you take them indoors in the event of a rainstorm to
prevent possible damage.
• Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures (below 32ºF/0ºC and above 122ºF/50ºC).

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 num bers are located on the product.
Model No.: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________
Introduction
AR's Wireless Speaker System eliminates the hardest part of adding speakers to your home—
running and hiding hundreds of feet of speaker wire. The AR Wireless Speaker System's RF
signal travels with ease through walls, fl oors, ceilings and other obstacles, delivering high-
quality sound virtually anywhere inside the house or out. With drift- and static-free reception
along with outstanding range—up to 150 feet*—the possibilities for enjoying your AR Wireless
Speaker System are nearly unlimited. The AR Wireless Speaker System is compatible with most
audio sources, such as TVs, DVD players, VCRs, A/V receivers/amps, stereos, computers, and
portable devices (CD players, cassette players, MP3s etc.).
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.araccessories.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

Included Accessories

Speaker AC/DC 9V
3.5mm to RCA cable
1200mA adapter
Front Panel
POWER/LINKED
indicator (not shown) blinks
when the speaker is fi rst powered on; it turns solid
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 AWS5
DC IN
receives the small round end of one of the
included 9V 1200mA AC power adapters; remove the
protective cover to insert the adapter
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
lets you fi nd the best transmission
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
Note: These power units should be
plugged in so that they stay vertical
or lie fl at.
Transmitter AC/DC 12V
200mA adapter
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