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900 MHz Wireless Stereo Speakers Installation and Operation Manual Model AW820 CONTENTS C.Rnect the Transmitter Pewer the Speakers Adiust the Transmitter T.e the Speakers Troubleshooting S,ecifications & Features ~ 5 7 7 8 9 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of 900 MHz Wireless Speakers by Advent. These speakers eliminate the most difficult aspect of installing additional speakers to any location in your home - running and concealing hundreds of feet of unsightly speaker wire.
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_1 CONNECT THE TRANSMITTER Connect the transmitter as follows: Power the Transmitter Transmitter Power Input Jack (I) 1. Insert the power cord from AC Adapter (0) into the Transmitter Power Input Jack (I). 2. Plug the AC adapter into a nearby, standard wall outlet. ~jJ Note: Be sure to use the AC adapter rated 18V DC 150 rnA. Transmitter AC Adapter (0) SIll 2 Connect to an Audio Source WARNING: DO NOT connect the Dual RCA cables to a . .aker output on the audio source.
3. Plug the 3.5mm mini plug from the "V" Cable Adapter into the headphone jack (as needed, use the Headphone Adapter Plug (Q) to convert the 3.5mm plug to a 1/4" plug). Note: If you select Option 1 or Option 2 to connect the transmitter, the audio level will be fixed or variable, depending on your equipment. If you select Option 3, the audio level will be variable.
Hint: On most bookshelf-type or compact stereo systems, inserting a headphone plug into the headphone jack results in automatic cutoff of the regular, or hard-wired, speakers. Hint: Most TVs, regardless of age or price, have variable outputs. If you are unsure which, if any of your outputs is fixed, refer to the TV instruction manual. Some TVs have outputs that can switch between variable and fixed. Refer to the TV instruction manual. When given a choice, fixed is always recommended.
STEP 2 SET THE TRANSMITTER "LEVEL" 1. Set the Frequency Control Wheel (N) to its midpoint. 2. Turn the Output Level Control wheel (K) all the way to the right as shown. 3. Check status of Audio Level Indicator Light (H). If it flickers intermittently (about half the time), proceed to "Tune the Speakers". 4. If Audio Level Indicator Light is on solid red or flickering very rapidly, turn wheel slowly back to the left until light flickers intermittently.
SmlNG THE SPEAKERS FOR STEREO/MoNAURAL OPERATION For stereo operation, set the Left/Mono/Right Switch (C) to "Left" on one speaker and "Right" on the other speaker. For monaural operation at each speaker, set the Left/Mono/Right Switch to "Mono" on each speaker Note: If you use one speaker at one location and the other at another location (i.e. two different rooms), Advent recommends the "Mono" setting for best sound reproduction.
If you are using a Tape 2 Monitor output from your receiver/amp as the audio output, check that you have pressed the Tape MonitorlTape 2 button on the front of the receiver. This will turn on the Tape 2 outputs, which may be inactive otherwise. No Sound ill One Check the left/right balance control on the audio source. $pesker , . Sound/If using battery power, batteries may be low. Replace if necessary. Distortion! .tic Check that the speaker Tuning Indicator Light (A) is illuminated green.
speCIFICATIONS & FEATURES TRANSMITIER Omnidirectional Effective Transmitting Range: Up to 300 Feet* Adjustable Audio Level Input Variable Frequency Adjustment between 912.5 to 914.
WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Recoton Corporation (the Companyl warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof be proven defective in material or workmanship within One Year from the date of original purchase, such defects will be replaced without charge for parts or labor. This warranty does not apply to any incidental or consequential damages.
READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION Thank you for purchasing an Advent Wireless product. With this purchase, you are about to experience the freedom of listening to crisp, clear, dynamic sound without wires. At A.dvent, it is our sincere desire to continually offer our customers the best products available In our effort to consistently improve our products, we have modified the enclosed Advent Wireless transmitter to provide superior performance.
Wireless 900 MHZ WIRELESS STEREO SPEAKERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AW820
Wireless Stereo Speakers Installation and Operation Manual Model AW820 CONTENTS Connect the Transmitter .............................................................................................. 4 Power the Speakers .................................................................................................... 5 Adjust the Transmitter.................................................................................................. 6 Tune the Headphones .............................................
Front A. Tuning Indicator Light Back B. Tuning Control Wheel A C. Left/Monaural/Right Switch D. Power ON-OFF/Volume Control Wheel E. Battery Compartment Cover OFF L TUNING F. Speaker Power Input Jack R MONO POWER/VOLUME B C D E F G. Mounting Bracket Bolt Hole - see (S) G H. Audio Level Indicator Light I. Charge Output Jack – for use with Advent AW770 and AW720 Wireless Headphones only Bottom N J. Transmitter Power Input Jack M H K. Output Level Control Wheel L.
CONNECT THE TRANSMITTER Connect the transmitter as follows: Transmitter Power Input Jack (J) Step 1 Power the Transmitter DC 12V FREQ. ADJUST 1. Insert the power cord from Transmitter AC Adapter (O) into the Transmitter Power Input Jack (J). 2. Plug the Transmitter AC Adapter (O) into Transmitter AC Adapter (O) any standard wall outlet.
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 designed to work with RCA-type line/variable outputs or headphone outputs only. Note: For more information on hooking up and using the transmitter with various ouputs, please see MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION beginning on Page 7.
ADJUST THE TRANSMITTER Adjust the transmitter as follows. Step 1 Turn ON your Audio Source (i.e. Stereo Receiver, TV, etc.) so that you can hear sound coming from the source. Step 2 Pivot the Antenna (N) to the upright, vertical position. Step 3 Set the Transmitter “Level” 1. Set the Frequency Control Wheel (M) to its midpoint. 2. Turn the Output Level Control Wheel (K) all the way to the left (your left when looking at the transmitter controls), as shown. 3.
Turn On and Tune the Speakers 1. Use the speaker Power ON-OFF/Volume Control Wheel (D) to turn the speaker “ON.” Tuning Indicator Light (A) will illuminate red. 2. Turn the Tuning Control Wheel (B) until the Tuning Indicator Light changes color to green, indicating the speaker is tuned to the signal from the transmitter. If the audio source is on and operating, you should now hear sound. 3. Adjust volume as desired. 4.
Hint: Fixed-level audio outputs from stereo receivers/amps will typically be designated as Tape, Tape 1, and Tape 2 outputs, DAT (digital audio tape) outputs, VCR audio output connections, and auxiliary audio outputs. Tape, Tape 1, Tape 2 and DAT outputs are usually marked as ‘TAPE OUTPUT,’ ‘TAPE OUT,’ ‘TAPE REC,’ or ‘TAPE RECORD.’ Jacks designated for phono, CD, LD, DVD or tape playback (PB) are inputs and will not work for purposes of installing the transmitter.
Hint: Most TVs, regardless of age or price, have variable outputs. If you are unsure which, if any of your outputs is fixed, refer to the TV instruction manual. Some TVs have outputs that can switch between variable and fixed. Refer to the TV instruction manual. When given a choice, fixed is always recommended. TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems and corrections associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless system.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments No Sound/ Distortion/ Static • If using battery power, batteries may be low. Replace if necessary. • Check that the speaker Tuning Indicator Light is illuminated green. If not, adjust the Tuning Control Wheel until the light changes from red to green. • Check that the antenna is in the upright position. • Check that the Transmitter Audio Level Indicator Light is flickering intermittently.
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES Transmitter Omnidirectional Effective Transmitting Range: Up to 300 feet* Adjustable Audio Level Input Variable Frequency Adjustment between 912.5 and 914.5 MHz Line Audio Input with 3.
WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Recoton Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should the product or any part thereof be proven defective in material or workmanship within One Year from the date of original purchase, such defects will be replaced without charge for parts or labor. This warranty does not apply to any incidental or consequential damages.
