Acoustic Research AW-871 manual

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    900MHz WIRELESS STEREO SPEAKERS Model A W871 Installation and Operation Manual[...]

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    1 T able of Contents I. Location of functions………..……………………………………………. 2 II. Connecting the speaker system………..……………………………….. 3 III. Adjusting the transmitter………..………………………………………. 5 IV . T uning the speakers………..………………………?[...]

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    2 I. Location of Functions Speaker Front View: A. T uning indicator light (tuned) B. Standby/Charging indicator light (stdby/chrg) C. Power/volume/scan control T ransmitter Front View: H. Power indicator light Accessories: Speaker Back View: D. Battery compartment cover E. Speaker power input jack F . Left/mono/right switch G. Carrying handle T ran[...]

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    A W811 A W871 Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Audio Output Audio Output Audio Output Audio Output Sortie audio Sortie audio A W811 A W871 Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Audio Output Audio Output Audio Output Audio Output Sortie audio Sortie audio 3 II. Connecting the Speaker System I.[...]

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    4 III. Powering the Speakers There are two options to power your wireless speakers: i. AC Power Adapter: A W811 A W871 Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Batte ry Audio Output Audio Output Audio Output Audio Output Sortie audio Sortie audio W arning: This product is designed to work with line level outputs or headphone outputs [...]

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    III. Adjusting the T ransmitter 1. T urn ON your audio source (i.e., A/V receiver, TV , stereo, etc.) and play music at a normal listening volume. 2. Set the channel select switch (K) on the back of the transmitter to 1, 2 or 3. The transmitter provides three different broadcasting frequencies. In the event that you experience poor reception or int[...]

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    6 IV . T uning the Speakers 1. Push the power/volume/scan controls (C) to turn each speaker ON. The standby/charging indicators (B) will illuminate red while the speakers are tuning to the transmitter . The “tuned” indicators (A) will illuminate blue, indicating that the speakers are tuned to the transmitter , and you should hear sound coming f[...]

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    7 V . T urning the Speakers Off 1. Push and hold the power/volume/scan control (C) to turn each speaker OFF . Y ou will need to hold the control for about 1.5 seconds for the speaker to turn off. 2. Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the red “standby/charging” light and the blue “tuned” light are off. Note: If rechargeable ba[...]

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    8 Fixed-level outputs from TVs are usually marked as ‘Constant,’ ‘Fixed,’ or ‘Select.’ If they are not marked as such, they are probably variable outputs (see “About V ariable-Level Audio Outputs” below). Outputs from VCRs are almost always fixed. Hint: When connecting to the audio outputs of a VCR, remember that the VCR must be pla[...]

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    9 Cause and solution: • When using batter y power , make sure the batteries are fresh and replace if necessary . • Check that the speaker “tuned” indicator light is illuminated blue. • Change the position of the channel select switch (1, 2 or 3) to change the operating frequency . The speaker will detect the loss of signal and retune auto[...]

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    10 IX. Specifications & Features T ransmitter Omnidirectional Effective transmitting range: up to 300 feet* 3 selectable broadcast frequencies (between 912.5 and 914.5 MHz) Line audio input with 3.5mm stereo mini plug ( 1 / 4 " headphone adapter and “Y” cable included) UL-listed AC power adapter Speakers Push-button, auto-lock tuning 1[...]

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    X. W arranty 12 MONTH LIMITED W ARRANTY Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will [...]