Acoustic Research SP20 series User Manual

v1.0 (1.0.1.0) (EN/E/F)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
environment by recycling or places with high temperature or
disposing of batteries according in direct sunlight. Exposure to
to federal, state, and local direct sunlight or extreme heat
regulations. (such as inside a parked car) may
WARNING: The battery (battery or cause damage or malfunction.
batteries or battery pack) shall not • Clean the unit with a soft cloth or
be exposed to excessive heat such as a damp chamois leather. Never use
sunshine, fi re or the like. solvents.
Ecology
• The unit must only be opened by
Help protect the environment - we qualifi ed personnel.
recommend that you dispose of
used batteries by putting them into
specially designed receptacles.

Precautions for the unit

• Do not use the unit immediately
after transportation from a
cold place to a warm place;
condensation problems may result.
• Do not store the unit near fi re,
Soundfl ow
Playback with Soundfl ow 2. The SP20 amplifi es your audio
automatically.
1. Place your smartphone with audio
3. Press – VOLUME + to adjust
playing on the top of the SP20.
volume.
4. For controling audio playback,
please use the controls on your
• Start with your phone
smartphone directly.
volume around 50%.
You can experiment with
different phone volume levels
Soundfl ow works with
until you fi nd the right setting
any smartphone or music
for your phone.
player with an external
• Line up your phone's speaker
speaker. No wires or cables are
with the highlighted lower
required.
bar of the soundboard. You
may need to move your
phone around to fi nd the
optimal placement.
user manual
guide de l'utilisateur
manual de usuario
SP20 series
FCC Information
Note: installed and used in accordance with
This device complies with part 15 of the instructions, may cause harmful
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to interference to radio communications.
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful However, there is no guarantee
interference, and (2) this device must that interference will not occur
accept any interference received, in a particular installation. If this
including interference that may cause equipment does cause harmful
undesired operation. interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
This equipment has been tested by turning the equipment off and
and found to comply with the on, the user is encouraged to try to
limits for a Class B digital device, correct the interference by one or
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. more of the following measures:
These limits are designed to provide • Reorient or relocate the receiving
reasonable protection against antenna.
harmful interference in a residential • Increase the separation between
installation. This equipment the equipment and receiver.
generates, uses, and can radiate • Connect the equipment into an
radio frequency energy and, if not outlet on a circuit different from

Auxiliary source

Warranty information
1. Plug one end of the supplied 12 Month Limited Warranty
audio cable into the AUX jack and
Applies to AR Audio Systems
the other end into the output of
your music player.
VOXX Accessories Corporation (the
2. Press "Play" on your music player
Company) warrants to the original
to stream music directly via the
retail purchaser of this product
SP20.
that should this product or any
3. For controlling audio playback
please use the controls on your part thereof, under normal use and
music player directly. For adjusting
conditions, be proven defective in
volume you can use both the
material or workmanship within
controls on your music player and
12 months from the date of
the volume buttons on the SP20.
original purchase, such defect(s)
4. Disconnect the audio cable
will be repaired or replaced with
from the AUX jack to activate
reconditioned product (at the
Soundfl ow playback again.
Company's option) without charge for
parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement
within the terms of this Warranty, the
English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Do not use this apparatus near
water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
Some of the following information
been damaged in any way, such
may not apply to your particular
as power-supply cord or plug is
product; however, as with any
damaged, liquid has been spilled
electronic product, precautions should
or objects have fallen into the
be observed during handling and use.
apparatus, the apparatus has been
• Read these instructions.
exposed to rain or moisture, does
• Keep these instructions.
not operate normally, or has been
• Heed all warnings.
dropped.
• Follow all instructions.
Before you begin

Installing the battery

that to which the receiver is
connected. 1. Remove battery compartment
door (located at the bottom of
• Consult the dealer or an
the SP20) by applying thumb
experienced radio/TV technician
pressure to the tab on battery
for help.
door and then lift the door out
and off the cabinet.
Changes or modifi cations not
2. Insert 3 AA batteries (not
expressly approved by VOXX
included) to the battery
Accessories Corporation could void
compartment.
the user's authority to operate the 3. Replace the compartment door.
4. When the battery level is low, the
equipment.
will blink. Please replace the
batteries or plug in DC 5V power.
Industry Canada Regulatory
Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
Avis d'Industrie Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill home networks or vehicle electrical
of sale), specifi cation of defect(s), systems.
transportation prepaid, to the
Company at the address shown below. This Warranty does not apply to any
product or part thereof which, in the
This Warranty does not extend to the opinion of the Company, has suffered
elimination of externally generated or been damaged through alteration,
static or noise, to correction of improper installation, mishandling,
antenna problems, loss/interruptions misuse, neglect, accident, or by
of broadcast or internet service, removal or defacement of the factory
to costs incurred for installation, serial number/bar code label(s). THE
removal or reinstallation of product, EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY
to corruptions caused by computer UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED
viruses, spyware or other malware, to TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
loss of media, fi les, data or content, or PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT,
to damage to tapes, discs, removable SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY
memory devices or cards, speakers, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
accessories, computers, computer PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
peripherals, other media players,
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
recharged, do not incinerate, and
INFORMATION do not puncture.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed • Non-rechargeable batteries,
to dripping or splashing and no such as alkaline batteries, may
objects fi lled with liquids, such leak if left in your product for
as vases, shall be placed on the a long period of time. Remove
apparatus. the batteries from the product if
• Do not attempt to disassemble you are not going to use it for a
the cabinet. This product does month or more.
not contain customer serviceable • If your product uses more than
components. one battery, do not mix types
• The marking information and make sure they are inserted
is located at the bottom of correctly. Mixing types or inserting
apparatus. incorrectly may cause them to
leak.

Important battery precautions

• Discard any leaky or deformed
• Any battery may present a risk of battery immediately. They may
fi re, explosion, or chemical burn cause skin burns or other personal
if abused. Do not try to charge a injury.
battery that is not intended to be • Please help to protect the
Before you begin

General controls

Powering by USB

Side view
The SP20 can also be powered by USB.
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to
the DC 5V jack.
1 2 3
2. Connect the other end of the
cable to a USB charging port.
(1) DC 5V
DC power input jack

Turning On/Off

(2) AUX
Power On : Press the button. The
3.5 mm auxiliary input jack
button will stay lit.
(3) – VOLUME +
Power Off : Press the button again.

Adjust volume

The button will no longer be lit.
(4) On/Off button
Power on/off the SP20
This Warranty is in lieu of all other than expressed herein in connection
express warranties or liabilities. ANY with the sale of this product.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Some states do not allow limitations
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE on how long an implied warranty
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION incidental or consequential damage
FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY so the above limitations or exclusions
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED may not apply to you. This Warranty
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY gives you specifi c legal rights and you
MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD may also have other rights which vary
OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF from state to state.
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE
SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR Recommendations before
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL returning your product for a
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR warranty claim:
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or • Properly pack your unit. Include
representative is authorized to assume any remotes, memory cards,
for the Company any liability other cables, etc. which were originally
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