AR ARS60 User Manual

v3.0 (1.0.3.0) (EN/E/F)

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Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d'instructions avant d'utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important battery information Precautions for the unit
Warning: Your product contains a • Do not use the unit immediately
battery and charging system which is after transportation from a cold
designed to work in temperatures that place to a warm place; condensation
do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving problems may result.
this product in a closed automobile • Do not store the unit near fi re,
or the trunk of an automobile where places with high temperature or in
temperatures may exceed 50°C may direct sunlight. Exposure to direct
result in permanent battery damage, sunlight or extreme heat (such as
fi re, or explosion. Please remove your inside a parked car) may cause
product from the automobile when damage or malfunction.
you exit, do not place your product in • Clean the unit with a soft cloth or
the trunk of your automobile, and do a damp chamois leather. Never use
not leave your product in any location solvents.
where temperatures may exceed 50°C. • The unit must only be opened by
qualifi ed personnel.
Ecology
Your product must be disposed of
properly according to local laws and
regulations. Because this product
contains a battery, the product must
be disposed of separately from the
household waste.

Introduction

Charging

The ARS60 is a portable, wireless stereo
1. Connect the charger's plug into the
speaker featuring a portable design and
Charge Port of the ARS60. Connect
compact footprint.
the charger to an external power
source.
Users can stream music wirelessly from
2. The Charging Indicator will turn red
any cell phone, tablet, computer, laptop
while the unit is charging. When
or mp3 player supporting Bluetooth
charging is complete, the Charging
A2DP.
Indicator will turn green.
The ARS60 outputs 16 watts RMS audio
power, with two speakers on the front
and a high effi ciency bass refl ex system
situated at the back of the unit.
The integrated rechargeable battery
ensures 3 to 4 hours of non-stop,
maximum-volume music, and up to 10
hours of moderately played melodies.
The ARS60 comes with a 3.5 mm stereo
user manual
guide de l'utilisateur
manual de usuario
equipment and receiver.

FCC Information

• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
Note: This equipment has been tested
connected.
and found to comply with the limits
• Consult the dealer or an
for a Class B digital device, pursuant
experienced radio/TV technician for
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
help.
are designed to provide reasonable
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
protection against harmful interference
approved by VOXX Accessories
in a residential installation. This
Corporation could void the user's
equipment generates, uses, and can
authority to operate the equipment.
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
This device complies with part 15 of the
with the instructions, may cause harmful
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
interference to radio communications.
following two conditions (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference
However, there is no guarantee
and (2) this device must accept any
that interference will not occur in a
interference received, including
particular installation. If this equipment
interference that may cause undesired
does cause harmful interference to
operation.
radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
Model Brand
encouraged to try to correct the
Number
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
ARS60 Acoustic Research
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. BTD2 Supertooth
• Increase the separation between the

Turning On/Off

Power On : Press and hold the On/Off
Button for 2 seconds. A power on beep
Importance:
will be heard and the buttons will
The battery must be charged
illuminate momentarily.
at least 5 hours prior to fi rst
use.
Once the battery is fully
Note 1 : The fi rst time
discharged, immediately recharge
the ARS60 is powered on
(regardless of wether you plan
it will automatically enter
to use battery or not) in order to
Bluetooth pairing mode (ready
maximize battery time.
to be paired with your phone/
If you plan not to use the battery
device).
for an extended period of
time (one week or longer), we
Note 2 : If you are not
recommend that you fully charge
playing music, the ARS60 will
the battery. For longer period
automatically enter standby mode
of storage, please recharge the
after a few seconds. To determine
battery at least once every two
if the device is turned on, press
months to maintain the battery in
any button; you will hear a beep
optimum condition.
tone and the buttons will priefl y
illuminate.
English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
ARS60
• 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.
Some of the following information may
• Use only with the
not apply to your particular product;
cart, stand, tripod,
however, as with any electronic product,
bracket, or table
precautions should be observed during
specifi ed by the
handling and use.
manufacturer,
• Read these instructions.
or sold with the
• Keep these instructions.
apparatus. When a cart is used,
• Heed all warnings.
use caution when moving the cart/
• Follow all instructions.
apparatus combination to avoid
• Do not use this apparatus near
injury from tip-over.
water.
• Unplug this apparatus during
• Clean only with dry cloth.
lightning storms or when unused
• Do not block any ventilation
for long periods of time.
openings. Install in accordance with
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
RF Exposure Warning manner inconsistent with this manual
could lead to excessive RF exposure
This equipment must be installed and
condition.
operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used
Specifi cation
for this transmitter must be installed to
Bluetooth Compliance :
provide a separation distance of at least
Bluetooth version 4.0 specifi cations
20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction
Supported Bluetooth Profi les :
with any other antenna or transmitter.
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
End-users and installers must be provide
Profi le)
with antenna installation instructions
• AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote
and transmitter operating conditions
Control Profi le)
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Operating Range :
Industry Canada
10 meters Bluetooth standard
Regulatory Information
Frequency :
This device complies with Industry
2.4 GHZ
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
Battery and Battery Life :
two conditions: (1) this device may not
• Battery type : NI MH Power pack
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including • Music playing time (maximum
interference that may cause undesired
volume level) : 3 to 4 hours
operation of the device.
• Music playing time (medium
The user is cautioned that this device
volume) : 10 hours
should be used only as specifi ed within
• Stand-by time : 1500 hours
this manual to meet RF exposure
• Charging time : 2 hours
requirements. Use of this device in a

General controls

Top view

(2) Backward Button *
(For Bluetooth connection only)
• Press for 1 second to skip to
1 4 5
previous track
• Long press to rewind a track to a
specifi c point **
(3) Play / Pause Button *
(For Bluetooth connection only)
2 3 6
• Press for 1 second to play a track
• Press for 1 second to pause a track
• Blinking red : the ARS60 is in
pairing mode

Rear view

• Rapidly blinking red : low battery,
the ARS60 needs to be charged
7
• Blinking red / white : low battery
9
8
during playing
(4) On / Off Button
• Press for 2 seconds to switch ON
• Press for 3 seconds to switch OFF
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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
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oriented in a vertical or fl oor mount
position.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers
Portable Cart Warning
or power adapters. Use only
chargers that came with your
product or that are listed in the
user manual.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
Audio Features :
• Dual high effi ciency speakers + bass
refl ex
• 16 Watt RMS power
• Compatible with any Bluetooth
A2DP phone, PC, laptop, tablet or
mp3 player
• 3.5mm auxiliary input jack for non
Bluetooth A2DP mp3 players, iPods
or computers
• Wireless Play / Previous / Next /
Pause (AVRCP standard)
Multipairing :
• Maximum 8 phones paired
• 1 phone connected at a time
Special Features :
• Low battery / Charging indicator
• Illuminated controls
Size and Weight :
• Height : 180 mm
• Width : 108 mm
• Depth : 70 mm
• Weight : 552.7 g
• Press and hold to raise volume
continuously
(6) Forward Button *
(For Bluetooth connection only)
• Press for 1 second to skip to next
track
• Long press to fast-forward a track
to a specifi c point **
(7) Charge Port
(8) Charging Indicator
• Red : charging
• Green : battery full
(9) Stereo Line Input
• 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack
(*) To access those commands, your
phone / device must support
• Always leave suffi cient space around
the product for ventilation. Do not
place product in or on a bed, rug,
or in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air fl ow through vent
openings.
• Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
product.
• Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. This product does
not contain customer serviceable
components.
• The marking information is located
at the bottom panel of apparatus.
• The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
• No naked fl ame sources such as
lighted candles should be placed on
the apparatus.
• Only use this in moderate climates.
Accessories :
• Travel charger
• 3.5 mm stereo jack cable
• Carrying pouch
Charger specifi cation :
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ AC 50/60 Hz 0.2A
Output: 14.0V DC, 0.42A
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by VOXX Accessories
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

Pairing

Pair the ARS60 with your phone/device
to create an audio streaming link
between the two devices. Your devices
must be paired before music can be
played.
Important : Make sure that
your phone/device supports
Bluetooth A2DP* (Advanced
Audio Distribution Profi le) before
proceeding.
*A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le) is a technology enabling to
stream stereo sound from an audio
source (phone, PC, laptop, tablet,
mp3 player) to a stereo speaker or
headset via Bluetooth. To do so, both
devices must support this profi le.
Note : Any other device
previously paired with the