AR AWSBT10 User manual

portable wireless speaker
PREMIER
quick start guide
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this Acoustic
Research Premier Series speaker, the ultimate in
stereo-capable wireless sound.
This speaker offers two setup options:
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Single-Speaker setup for one Premier
speaker
Stereo setup for two Premier speakers
This guide takes you through the steps for either
setup option.
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Getting to know Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless is a quick and easy way to connect a smartphone to a speaker
or a headset. There are basically two steps to making Bluetooth work.
PAIRING: “Hi. I’m a phone.”
The two devices get to
know each other.
The two devices do
something together (like
play music).
This guide takes you
through the steps to get
started.
CONNECTING:
“Hi. I’m a
speaker.”
Unpack
Make sure the following items came in this package.
Wireless speaker AC power adapter 3.5mm AUX in cable
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Speaker back
Single-Speaker Setup
1Set the Left-Mono-Right
switch to Mono. 2Press the button on top of
the speaker to turn it on.
Speaker front
The Status light on the front of
the speaker blinks blue.
Blinking blue
3Enable Bluetooth on your device (if it isn’t already on).
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Settings
VPN Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
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Note: Even though this speaker comes from the
factory charged, it’s a good idea to recharge
it fully before using it for an extended period
of time. See page 7 for info on recharging the
speaker.
Notes:
Make sure the Status light on the front of the speaker is blinking
blue. (If it isn’t, press and hold the Pair button on top of the
speaker until the speaker gives an audio signal.)
If you’ve previously paired a different Bluetooth device with this
speaker, the speaker will automatically attempt to reconnect to
that device when you switch the speaker on. If you want to pair to a
new device, press and hold the Pair button on the speaker until the
speaker gives an audio signal.
Headset
AR Speaker
Computer
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Bluetooth devices
4Select AR Speaker from the list of Bluetooth devices available.
Notes: If you don’t see AR Speaker
in the list of Bluetooth devices on
your phone, choose “Scan” from your
phone’s Bluetooth menu.
The process of enabling Bluetooth
and connecting varies from device
to device. See your device’s owners
manual for more information and
specific instructions.
The speaker gives an audio signal when it’s finished connecting to your
smartphone. The Status light on the front of the speaker turns solid blue.
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5Start playing music on your
Bluetooth device.
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The speaker starts streaming your
music wirelessly.
To control the volume, press the + and – buttons on
top of the speaker, or use the volume controls on
your Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Wireless Connection Tips
• Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on.
• Make sure there’s nothing plugged into the speaker’s Aux In jack when
you’re trying to use Bluetooth.
• The Bluetooth wireless connection works up to a range of roughly 33 feet
(10 meters). This range may vary, however, based on other factors, such as
room layout, wall material, obstacles, your device’s Bluetooth performance,
etc. If you’re having problems connecting to the speaker, move closer to it.
• If your device asks you for a password to connect, use “0000”.
Single-Speaker Setup
Note: Make sure your device’s volume is set to
at least 75%.

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Speaker back
Stereo Setup
Speaker back
1Set the Left-Mono-Right
switch on one speaker to Left.
Set the Left-Mono-Right switch on
the other speaker to Right.
2Press the button on top of
the left speaker to turn it on.
Press the button on top of the right
speaker to turn it on.
Left speaker front
The Status light on the front
of the left speaker blinks white
slowly.
Slow
blinking
white
The Status light on the front of the
right speaker blinks white slowly.
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Right speaker front
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Slow
blinking
white
3Wait for the Status light on the
right speaker to turn solid white.
Right speakerLeft speaker
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Solid white
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Fast
blinking
white
The Status light on the left
speaker will start blinking white
faster.
This means the two speakers are
linked for stereo and ready to pair with
your Bluetooth device.
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4Enable Bluetooth on your
device (if it isn’t already on).
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Settings
VPN Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
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Headset
AR Stereo
Computer
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Bluetooth devices
5Select AR Stereo from the list
of Bluetooth devices available.
Make sure the Status light on the front of the
left speaker is fast-blinking white. (If it isn’t,
press and hold the Pair button on top of the left
speaker until the speaker gives an audio signal.)
Note: If you’ve previously paired a different
Bluetooth device with this speaker, the speaker
will automatically attempt to reconnect to that
device when you switch the speaker on. If you
want to pair to a new device, press and hold the
Pair button on the speaker until the speaker
gives an audio signal.
If you don’t see AR Stereo in the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone, choose “Scan” from
your phone’s Bluetooth menu.
Note: The process of enabling Bluetooth and connecting varies from device to device. See
your device’s owners manual for more information and specific instructions.
The left speaker gives an audio signal
when it’s finished connecting to your
smartphone. The Status light on the
front of the speaker turns solid white.
Left speaker
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6Start playing music on your
Bluetooth device.
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The speakers start streaming your
music wirelessly, in True Stereo.
To control the volume, press the + and – buttons
on top of the left speaker, or use the volume
controls on your Bluetooth device.
Stereo Setup
Note: Make sure your device’s volume is set to
at least 75%.
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Using the AUX input
Use the audio cable included with this speaker to
connect the audio output from your device to the
Aux In audio input on the speaker’s back panel (you
might need to open the rubber flap protecting the
jack). The speaker automatically switches to the
Aux In audio. The Status light on the front of the
speaker turns white if you’re using a single speaker.
It turns blue if you’re using two in stereo mode.
To listen to Bluetooth audio again, unplug the cable
from the speaker’s Aux In jack.
Speaker back
Recharging the speaker
The speaker’s built-in rechargeable battery comes from the factory with a
charge, so you can start using the speaker as soon as you get it out of the box.
After you’ve used it for a while, you’ll need to recharge the speaker’s battery.
To recharge the speaker: Plug the included AC cable into the DC In jack on the
back of the speaker.
Plug the other end of the adapter into a power
outlet.
The Battery indicator on the front of the speaker
is red while the speaker is charging. It turns green
when the speaker is fully charged.
Note: You can use the speaker while it’s charging.
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Tour of the Premier Series wireless speaker
Front
Status indicator shows the connection status of the speaker.
Status Indicator Speaker status
SINGLE-SPEAKER
MODE
Solid blue Connected via Bluetooth
Fast blinking blue Ready to pair via Bluetooth
Slow blinking blue Reconnecting via Bluetooth
Solid white Connected via the Aux in jack
Status Indicator, Speaker Speaker status
STEREO MODE
Solid white, right speaker Linked with the left speaker for stereo
Solid white, left speaker Both speakers are connected via
Bluetooth
Slow blinking white, right speaker Linking with the left speaker
Slow blinking white, left speaker Reconnecting via Bluetooth
Fast blinking white, left speaker Ready to pair with your device via
Bluetooth
Solid blue, left speaker Connected via the Aux in jack
Battery is solid red when charging and turns green when fully charged.
Top
(Power) button turns the speaker on and off.
Pair button initiates pairing with a Bluetooth device.
– and + buttons increase or decrease the volume of the speaker’s audio.
Back
Aux In jack lets you connect directly to the speaker to listen to an audio source.
Left-Mono-Right switch lets you set up two speakers as a stereo pair (Left and
Right). Otherwise, this switch should be set to Mono.
DC In jack connects to the AC adapter provided to charge or power the speaker.