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Introduction

The Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker with 3.5mm jack lets you enjoy your music

anywhere, at home or on the go, with two ways to connect to your music. The 900MHz wireless

transmitter gives you 150ft* of room to roam from your audio source, great for outdoor

entertaining at home, with crystal-clear wireless audio. The speaker’s 3.5mm jack offers

a convenient connection option to use anywhere you go—just connect your MP3 player or

smartphone to the speaker, and enjoy!

This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making

the AR Wireless Speaker System a valued part of your lifestyle. If, after having reviewed the

instructions, you have any questions, please call toll-free 1-800-732-6866 or visit

www.acoustic-research.com.

*Range may vary according to environment.

Important Information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user

serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the

serial and model numbers in case you need them. These num bers are located on the product.

Model No.: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that

produce heat.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con ve nience re cep ta cles, and the point where

they exit from the apparatus.

9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam aged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

ap pa ra tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not op er ate normally, or has been dropped.

Care and Maintenance

• Always use a soft cloth to clean the speaker and transmitter. Never use any product containing alcohol or other solvents

as they may damage the surface.

• Use caution when plugging the power transformers in an AC outlet to avoid the risk of electric shock.

• If the speaker are used outside on a deck or patio, make sure you take them indoors in the event of a rainstorm to

prevent possible damage.

• Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures (below 32ºF/0ºC and above 122ºF/50ºC).

Tour of the Speaker System

3.5mm audio in cable

Speaker 12V DC

1amp adapter

Transmitter 9V DC

200mA adapter

Speaker

Back Panel

Power and Pairing indicator shows the status of

the speaker.

Blue, slow blinking: The speaker is on but not

connected.

Solid blue: The auxiliary audio input is connected.

ON/OFF button turns the speaker on and off.

SCAN button rescans for the transmitter’s signal.

- VOLUME + buttons adjust the speaker’s volume

level.

DC IN receives the small round end of the included

12V DC 1amp AC power adapter; remove the

protective cover to insert the adapter.

AUX IN connects directly to your MP3 player,

smartphone, or other portable audio device, using

the 3.5mm audio in cable provided.

Transmitter

Aux In connects directly to your MP3 player,

smartphone, or other portable audio device,

using the 3.5mm audio in cable provided. It will

switch off the back Audio Input (Left/Right)

when in use.

Signal indicator lights green when the audio is

present and the transmitter is broadcasting

Power indicator lights when the transmitter is

Channel 1 2 3 lets you ﬁ nd the best

transmission frequency for your environment

DC In jack receives the small round end of the

included 9V DC 200mA AC power adapter

Bottom panel

Battery Compartment Cover remove to install 8

AA batteries.

Included Accessories

Note: These power units should be

plugged in so that they stay vertical

or lie ﬂ at.

Connecting the Speaker System

Powering the Transmitter

Connect the small, round plug from the transmitter AC

power adapter to the transmitter’s DC IN jack. Plug the

other end of the transmitter AC power adapter into any

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note: Be sure to use the AC power adapter rated 9V DC

200 mA (it has the smaller diameter plug).

Connecting to an Audio Source

Connecting to an MP3 player, smartphone, or other portable audio

device

This speaker offers two ways to listen to audio from a portable audio device: using the wireless

transmitter or connecting directly to the audio source.

Using the wireless transmitter

1. Connect one end of the provided 3.5mm audio in cable into

the DC In jack on the front of the transmitter.

2. Connect the other end of the cable into the headphone output

of your MP3 player or other portable audio device.

Using a direct connection

1. Connect one end of the provided 3.5mm audio in cable to the

AUDIO IN jack on the back of the speaker.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the headphone output

on your MP3 player or other portable audio device.

Warning: This product is designed to work with line level outputs or headphone outputs only.

DO NOT connect it directly to speaker outputs as it will permanently damage the transmitter.

AC Power Adapters

1. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC

power adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the

speaker.

2. Plug the other end of the speaker AC power adapter

into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note: Be sure to use the speaker AC power adapter rated 12V DC 1amp.

Warning: This product is water-resistant, not waterproof. Avoid prolonged exposure to wet

environments, such as rain, mist, dew, etc. In other words, you can take it out, just don’t leave it out.

To avoid electrical shock, use this product with caution near water sources if powered with the

AC adapter. Never submerge in water.

AA Batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.

2. Insert eight (8) AA batteries (not included) into the speaker following the polarity (”+” and

“-”) as diagrammed inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the speaker.

Note: Place the rubber cap in the speaker power input jack when using batteries.

DO NOT mix batteries with different chemistry types (for example, a zinc battery with an alkaline

battery).

DO NOT mix new and used batteries. DO NOT leave batteries installed in the product when

not in use for long periods. Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or

dispose of them in accordance with local and national regulations.

Powering the Speaker

There are two options to power your wireless speaker: using the included AC power adapter or

using 8 AA batteries (not included).

3.5mm

audio in cable

Audio source

Speaker

(rear panel)

3.5mm

audio in cable

Model AWS43

Installation and Operation Manual

PORTABLE

Wireless

Speaker

WITH 3.5MM JACK

Note: There is no transmitter ON/OFF switch. The transmitter is designed to be left plugged

in and powered at all times. If you will not be using the AWS43 for an extended period of time,

unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.

2. Set the channel select switch on the back of the transmitter

to one of the transmitter’s three broadcast frequencies: 1,

2 or 3. If you experience poor reception or interference, try

choosing a different frequency by moving the channel select

switch to another position.

When the transmitter is receiving an audio signal and is

ready, the SIGNAL indicator turns solid green.

Channel

select

switch

Adjusting the Transmitter

1. Turn on your audio source (for example, A/V receiver, MP3 player, stereo, etc.) and play

music at a normal listening volume.

Note

If the SIGNAL indicator on the transmitter does not turn on, please check the following:

- Conﬁ rm the transmitter AC power adapter is securely connected.

- Conﬁ rm the cable from the transmitter is securely connected to the audio source output

(MP3 player, A/V receiver, etc.).

- Conﬁ rm the audio source is playing audio and is turned up.

Using the Speaker System

For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be

installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing

or placed near objects ﬁ lled with liquids.

Back panel

Front panel

Top panel

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Introduction PORTABLE Wireless Speaker WITH 3.5MM JACK Tour of the Speaker System The Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker with 3.5mm jack lets you enjoy your music anywhere, at home or on the go, with two ways to connect to your music. The 900MHz wireless transmitter gives you 150ft* of room to roam from your audio source, great for outdoor entertaining at home, with crystal-clear wireless audio. The speaker’s 3.
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Using the Speaker System Adjusting the Speaker 1. Press the Power button on the back of the speaker to turn it on. If you’re using the wireless transmitter, the indicator light at the back of the speaker blinks while the speaker is tuning to the transmitter. This indicator light turns solid blue when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter--you should hear sound coming from the speaker now.