Jensen Sonix JW250 Installation And Operation Manual

WIRELESS STEREO SPEAKER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION MANUAL

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CONNECTING THE TRANSMITTER

Connect the transmitter as follows:
Step 1 Power the Transmitter
1. Insert power cord from 12V AC Adapter (M) into the
Transmitter Power Input Jack (H).
Note: Be sure to use the 12V DC 100mA Adapter.
2. Plug AC Adapter (M) into any standard wall outlet or surge
protector.
Note: There is no transmitter ON/OFF switch. The transmitter
should be left plugged in and powered at all times. When the
JW250 is not in use for an extended period of time, you may wish
to unplug the transmitter.
Transmitter Power Input
Jack (H)
DC 6V
LEVEL
CHANNEL
A B
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Transmitter AC Adapter (M)
Step 2 Connect to an Audio Source
O 1 – C S R
PTION ONNECTING TO A TEREO ECEIVER
1. Connect the mini plug on the end of the Audio Input Cable (J)
to the mini jack on the "Y" Cable Adapter (O).
2. Connect the dual RCA-type plugs on the other end of the
"Y" Cable Adapter (O) to the RCA-type audio outputs of a
stereo receiver/amp or other audio source.
Stereo Receiver (back)
Transmitter
Tape Tape
Mon 1 Mon 2 Phono
Antenna
DC 12V Fuse
LEVEL
IN
CHANNEL
A B L R
300 75 OUT
L R L R
Audio Input Cable (J) "Y" Adapter Cable (O)
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ADJUSTING THE TRANSMITTER CONT'D
4. If the light does not flicker or is solid red, adjust the Input
Level Control (I) up or down as necessary to make the
Audio Level Indicator Light (G) flicker intermittently.
If connected to a Variable Output:
Please see MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION on page 11.
1. Set the volume on the audio source to between half and
three quarters.
2. Set the Channel Select Switch (K) to either channel A or B.
3. Turn the Input Level Control (I) all the way to the left (your
left when looking at the transmitter controls), as shown.
4. Check status of Audio Level Indicator Light (G). If Audio
Level Indicator Light (G) flickers intermittently, proceed to
POWERING THE SPEAKERS on page 8.
5. If the light does not flicker or is solid red, adjust the Input
Level Control (I) up or down as necessary to make the
Audio Level Indicator Light (G) flicker intermittently.
Note: If the light does not flicker, confirm that the AC Adapter
has a secure connection. If the light still does not flicker, con-
firm a secure connection to the audio source output. If there
is still no response, leave the Input Level Control (K) turned all
the way to the left and adjust the volume on the audio source
up and down as necessary to make the Audio Level Indicator
Light (G) flicker intermittently. If you are unclear as to the kind
of output (fixed or variable) you are using, please see MORE
HELPFUL INFORMATION on page 11.
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JENSEN
Installation and Operation Manual
CONTENTS
Connecting the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5
Adjusting the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 & 7

Powering the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tuning the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
More Helpful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Specifications & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
INTRODUCTION
JENSEN Wireless Speakers eliminate the hardest part of adding speakers to
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almost any location in your home – running and hiding hundreds of feet of
speaker wire. Like FM radio, the JENSEN
signals travel through walls, floors, ceilings and other obstacles, delivering
high-quality stereo sound virtually anywhere in or around your home.
The JENSEN Wireless JW250 stereo speakers are designed to provide high-
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quality sound in challenging locations, such as a home office, dining room, or
outdoor patio. The mounting holes on the back of the speakers allow them to be
easily mounted on a wall to provide hours of music enjoyment.
The JENSEN ® Wireless JW250 Speaker System is compatible with most audio
sources, i.e., TVs, VCRs, stereo receivers/amps, personal computers (PC), boom
boxes, DSS receivers, and individual stereo component pieces (DVD/CD
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players, cassette players, etc.) The contents of this manual cover various
connection options and detailed operating procedures for making the JENSEN
Wireless JW250 Speaker System a valuable part of your daily routine. If, after
having reviewed the instructions, you have any questions please contact our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-732-6866.
JW250
O 2 – C
PTION ONNECTING TO A
1. Connect the mini plug on the end of the Audio Input Cable (J)
to the mini jack on the "Y" Cable Adapter (O).
2. Connect the dual RCA-type plugs on the other end of the "Y"
Cable Adapter (O) to the RCA-type audio outputs of a TV.
Transmitter
DC 12V
LEVEL
Audio Input Cable (J)
O 3 – C
PTION ONNECTING TO A
1. Plug the mini plug on the end of the Audio Input Cable (J) into
the headphone jack of a stereo receiver, MP3 player, etc.
If needed, use the Headphone Adapter Plug (P) to convert the
mini plug (3.5mm) to a full-size 1/4" headphone plug.
Transmitter
DC 12V
Audio Input Cable (J)
WARNING: DO NOT connect the RCA plugs of the "Y" Cable
Adapter to a speaker output on the audio source. If you use the
speaker output of an audio source to connect the transmitter, you
will permanently damage the transmitter. It is only designed to
work with RCA-type line/variable outputs or headphone outputs.
Note: For more information on hooking up and using the transmitter
Spkr
CD Aux A
Spkr
L R L R B
with various outputs, please see MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
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beginning on page 11.
POWERING THE SPEAKERS
Select from the following options to power the JW250 speaker:
P O 1 – "C" C
OWER PTION
1. Turn the speaker Power
ON-OFF/ Volume Control (B)
to the "OFF" position
(all the way counterclockwise
– it will "click" off).
2. Remove the Battery
Compartment Cover (F).
3. Insert four (4) "C" batteries
(not included) into the speaker
following the polarity ("+" and "–")
as diagrammed in the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the Battery Compartment
Cover (F).
P O 2 – AC A
OWER PTION
1. Turn the speaker Power ON-OFF/
Volume Control (B) to the
"OFF" position (all the way
counterclockwise – it will "click" off).
2. Insert the power cord from the
Speaker AC Adapter (N) into the
Speaker Power Input Jack (E).
3. Plug the Speaker AC Adapter (N)
into any standard wall outlet or
surge protector.
Note: Be sure to use the AC Adapter
rated 6V DC 200mA. When the AC
Adapter is plugged into the speakers, the
speakers operate from the AC Adapter,
not the batteries, saving the batteries
until needed.
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Model JW250
® Wireless Speaker System's 900 MHz
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ELEVISION
TV
CHANNEL
Video 1 Video 2 Stereo
A B IN Antenna
OUT
L R L R L R
"Y" Cable Adapter (O)
H J
EADPHONE ACK
Stereo Receiver (front)
LEVEL
CHANNEL
A B
ON OFF
Headphone
Headphone Adapter Plug (P)
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B ( )
ELL ATTERIES NOT INCLUDED
Battery
Compartment
Cover (F)
( )
DAPTER INCLUDED
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Power
ON-OFF/
Volume
Control (B)
TUNING CONTROL
L M R DC 7.5V
Speaker Power
Input Jack (E)
Speaker AC
Adapter (N)
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CONTENTS:
A. Tuning Indicator Light
B. Power ON-OFF/Volume Control
C. Tuning Control Knob
D. Left/Mono/Right Switch
E. Speaker Power Input Jack
F. Battery Compartment Cover
G. Audio Level Indicator Light
H. Transmitter Power Input Jack
I. Input Level Control
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TUNING CONTROL
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L M R
DC 7.5V
B
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ADJUSTING THE TRANSMITTER

Adjust the transmitter as follows:
Step 1 Turn ON your Audio Source (i.e., stereo receiver,
TV, PC, etc.) so that you can hear sound coming
from the source.
Step 2 Pivot the Transmitter's Antenna (L) to an upright,
position.
Step 3 Set the Transmitter "Level."
If connected to a Fixed Output:
Please see MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION on page 11.
1. Set the Channel Select Switch (K) to either channel A or B.
2. Turn the Input Level Control (I) all the way to the left (your
left when looking at the transmitter controls), as shown.
3. Check status of Audio Level Indicator Light (G). If Audio
Level Indicator Light (G) flickers intermittently, proceed
to POWERING THE SPEAKERS on page 8.
Audio Level
Indicator Light (G)
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Input Level Control Wheel (I)
(Turn to Left)
TUNING THE SPEAKERS
Adjust the speaker as follows:
Turn On and Tune the Speakers
1. Use the speaker Power ON-OFF/Volume Control (B) to
turn the speaker "ON" by rotating it clockwise. The Tuning
Indicator Light (A) should illuminate red, indicating that
the speakers are "ON."
2. Turn the Tuning Control Knob (C) until the Tuning Indicator
Light (A) illuminates green, indicating that the speaker is
tuned to the signal from the transmitter. With the volume
up, you should now be able to hear the sound coming
from the audio source.
3. Adjust Volume (B) as desired.
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Power Indicator Light (A) Power ON-OFF/
Volume Control (B)
Note: If the Tuning Indicator Light (A) flashes, try fine-tuning
the speaker by adjusting the Tuning Control Knob (C) until
the Tuning Indicator Light (A) remains green. If the light still
flashes, check the transmitter settings to make sure the
signal is strong enough, as indicated by a steady flashing
Audio Level Indicator Light (G) on the transmitter. Adjust the
transmitter as needed.
J. Audio Input Cable
K. Channel Select Switch (A/B)
L. Antenna
M. Transmitter AC Adapter –
12V DC 100mA
N. Speaker AC Adapter – 6V DC 200mA
O. "Y" Cable Adapter
P. Headphone Adapter Plug
F
L
K
DC 12V
LEVEL
CHANNEL
A B
J
H I
P
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DC 12V
LEVEL
CHANNEL
A B
Channel Select
Switch (K)
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TUNING CONTROL
L M R DC 7.5V
Tuning Control
Knob (C)
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