Acoustic Research AWSBT1 User manual

Powering the Speaker
There are two options to power your wireless speaker: using the included AC power adapter or
using 6 AA batteries (not included).
AC Power Adapter
1. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC
power adapter into the DC IN jack on the side panel
of the speaker.
2. Plug the other end of the speaker AC power
adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Note: The power unit should be plugged in so that it
stays vertical or lies  at.
AA Batteries
1. Twist the bolts on the bottom of the speaker counter-clockwise to loosen them completely.
2. Remove the bottom of the speaker to access the battery compartment.
3. Insert six (6) AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment, following the polarity
diagrams (+ and –).
4. Line the bolts on the compartment door up with the holes on either side of the battery
compartment and place the speaker bottom back on the speaker.
5. Screw the bolts back in and tighten them.
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.
Introduction
The Acoustic Research AWSBT1 portable wireless speaker makes it easy to take your music
wherever you go and share it whenever you want, with Bluetoothwireless connectivity and
an built-in auxiliary input. It’s compact, easy-to-carry and simple to use, with a UV and water-
resistant exterior that lets you take it to the beach, tailgating, the basketball court, even on a
camping trip, with no worries.
This speaker even offers a protected storage space for your wallet, keys, etc., even for your
MP3 player while it’s connected wirelessly to the speaker. So you can relax and enjoy.
This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making
the Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker 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.
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 qualified 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 numbers 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 amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 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 qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord orplug isdamaged, 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.
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
Front
Back
Power and Pairing indicator shows the status
of the speaker.
Blue, slow blinking: The speaker is on but not
paired or connected (like when you turn the
speaker on for the first time).
Blue, fast blinking: The speaker is in Bluetooth
pairing mode. See the Bluetooth Setup section for
more information.
Solid blue: The speaker is paired with a Bluetooth-
enabled device and ready to play audio.
Solid green: The auxiliary audio input is selected.
See the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more
information.
Top
turns the speaker on and off (press and hold for
3 seconds). It also toggles between Bluetoothand
auxiliary input for the audio signal (press).
Pair puts the speaker in pairing mode for
Bluetoothsetup (press and hold for 3 seconds). It
also performs a fast reconnect with devices that
have lost connection (press). See the Bluetooth
setup section for more information.
Volume +/–buttons adjust the speaker’s volume
level
Carrying
handle
Powering the Speaker System
Speaker
(side panel)
120V AC
wall outlet
AC Power
Adapter
Model AWSBT1
Installation and Operation Manual
Portable
bluetooth
Speaker
Battery Compartment Cover
Side
DC IN receives the small round end of the
included 9V 1100mA AC power adapter; remove
the protective cover to insert the adapter.
Bottom
Battery Compartment cover is held in place by two metal bolts
that help keep the speaker sealed against the elements. See the
Powering the Speaker: AA Batteries section for instructions on
removing this cover and inserting batteries.
Storage compartment houses the built-in cable
for the speaker’s auxiliary input. It also offers a closed
compartment for your connected device or other items. See
the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more information.
Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless
Pairing
Any Bluetooth-enableddevice that you wish to stream audio to your speaker system must first
be paired to the speaker. The process is simple, and in most cases the pairing process needs to
be done only once.
To pair your Bluetooth-enabled device with the speaker:
1. Make sure your device’s Bluetoothis turned on. See the wireless and/or network settings
menu on your device to check.
2. If the speaker isn’t already on, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn it on. You
will hear 4 beeps to indicate the speaker is turned on. The indicator light on the front of the
speaker starts flashing blue.
3. Press and hold for 3 seconds the Pair button to enter pairing mode. You will hear 2 beeps
to indicate pairing mode is entered. The indicator on the front of the speaker starts blinking
faster.
4. Open the Bluetoothsettings menu on your device. Select “AWSBT1” from the list of devices
available (you might have to scan for devices). If your device asks for a password, enter
“0000”.
5. A confirmation screen will appear on your device once the speaker and the device are
successfully paired. The blue indicator turns solid blue to indicate successful connection.
The speaker is now ready for you to stream audio from your device.
6. Turn the volume on your device to at least 3/4 max, then start playing something on the
device. Control the speaker volume on the speaker itself, using the +/– buttons on the top
of the speaker.
Note:
• If you notice the sound from the speaker is distorted, turn down your device’s volume.
• You will hear a beep if you turn the speaker’s volume up to the maximum.

Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more common problems
associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless system. If the problem persists,
please call toll-free at 1-800-732-6866 or visit www.acoustic-research.com.
Issue: Cause and solution:
No sound • Check that the AC power adapter is fully inserted into the wall outlet and the power
cord from the AC adapter is firmly connected to the speaker’s power input jack.
or
• If you’re using batteries for the speaker, check that they are fresh and inserted with
correct polarity (+, –). Make sure the batteries are fresh and replace if necessary.
•Confirm that the speaker is turned on.
• Check that the audio source component (stereo, MP3 player, etc.) is turned on and
transmitting sound as it normally should.
• Make sure the volume on your audio source is turned up.
• Check that the speaker volume is turned up.
• Move the Bluetoothdevice and the speaker closer together. The Bluetoothwireless
technology generally can operate within a range of 35 feet. However results may
vary based on other factors such as room layout, wall material, weather conditions,
etc.
• Make sure you have switched to the speaker’s Bluetoothconnection when streaming
audio with Bluetooth.
• Make sure you entered the correct passkey when pairing your device.
Cannot pair
the speaker
with your
Bluetooth
device
• Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on and discoverable.
• Move the Bluetoothdevice and the speaker closer together. The Bluetoothwireless
technology generally can operate within a range of 35 feet. However results may
vary based on other factors such as room layout, wall material, weather conditions,
etc.
• Make sure your device supports audio transfer.
• Turn off all other nearby Bluetooth devices or disbale their Bluetooth functionality.
• BluetoothReset: Press and Hold the Pair Button for 12 seconds. (Fast double beep on
reset). This resets the Bluetoothmodule in the speaker.
Trademark(s) ® Registered www.Acoustic-Research.com MADE IN CHINA AWSBT1 US IB 01
12 Month Limited Warranty
Specifi cations
Speaker
• Bluetooth® wireless technology: Bluetoothv2.1 + A2DP profile
•2-way acoustic design: 3” driver, 1.5” tweeter
•Audio output power: 5W (Maximum)
•Audio line-in
•Distortion : 0.5%
•S/N Ratio : 65dB (typical)
•Operation distance : Up to 10 meters (open area)
•Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
•Operates using supplied AC adapter or six (6) AA batteries (not included)
*Maximum range; results may vary according to environment.
Audiovox Accessories 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 be repaired or replaced
(at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within
the terms of this Warranty, the product along with any accessories included in the original packaging is to be
delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation
prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.
This Warranty is not transferableand does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United
States or Canada. The warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to
costs incurred for the installation, removal or reinstallation of the product.
The warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the company, has suffered or
been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident or exposure to
moisture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by an ACadapter not provided with the product, or by
leaving non-rechargeable batteries in the product whileplugged into an ACoutlet.
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE
OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company
any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state/province
to state/province.
U.S.A.: Audiovox Return Center, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788
CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit #3 Door 16, Mississauga Ontario L5T
3A5
Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless
Turning the Speaker Off
1. Press and hold the Power button on the top of the speaker to turn the speaker off.
2. Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the indicator light on the speaker’s front
panel is no longer illuminated.
Note: When you turn off the speaker in Bluetooth mode, you will hear 4 beeps to indicate
Bluetooth mode is turned off.
Streaming Audio With Bluetooth
Once you’ve paired and connected your device with the speaker, you can control music
playback from the palm of your hand. Select your music, stop it, change songs and playlists, all
right from your device’s screen.
To adjust volume: Press the Vol +/– buttons on top of the speaker.
To disconnect from the speaker: Either turn Bluetoothoff on your device or choose
“Disconnect” from the list of options in your device’s Bluetoothsettings.
To reconnect with the speaker: Just turn the speaker on and wait a few seconds for the
speaker to find and connect to your device. If the speaker still hasn’t found your device (which
may happen if, for instance, another device has been connected after yours) make sure the
speaker isn’t connected to another device currently. Then select the AWSBT1 from the list of
Bluetoothconnections available in your device’s Bluetoothmenu to connect to it or
Fast Re-connect with press and release of the Pair button.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
operate it.
RF Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with
antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Industry Canada Regulatory Information
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Audiovox Accessories Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Connecting to an Audio Source
Connecting to an MP3 player, CD player, or computer
1. Open the storage compartment on the back panel to show the
attached 3.5mm cable.
2. Connect the cable to the headphone output on your MP3 player
or CD player (or the audio output jack on your computer) and start
playback.
3. Make sure the speaker is on. Then press the button on the top of
the speaker. The light on the front of the speaker will change to
solid green. You should hear sound coming from the speaker now.
To switch back to the speaker’s Bluetoothconnection, press the
button again.
Note: You may t your connected device, such as iPhone or iPod
touch, inside the closed compartment while the speaker is playing.
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 speaker.
Using the Auxiliary Input
“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.”
“Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.