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. 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 has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 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 32.F/0.C and above 122.F/50.C). • To avoid electrical shock, use this product with caution near water sources if powered with the AC adapter. Never submerge in water. 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: __________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction Setting up the Speaker System AR’s Wireless Speaker System eliminates the hardest part of adding speakers to your home— running and hiding hundreds of feet of speaker wire. The AR Wireless Speaker System’s RF signal travels with ease through walls, floors, ceilings and other obstacles, delivering high- quality sound virtually anywhere inside the house or out. With drift- and static-free reception along with outstanding range—up to 150 feet*—the possibilities for enjoying your AR Wireless Speaker System are nearly unlimited. The AR Wireless Speaker System is compatible with most audio sources, such as A/V receivers/amps, stereos, computers, TVs, DVD players, and portable devices (CD players, cassette players, MP3s etc.). The post-top mount plate included with this speaker lets you put the AW827 securely on top of a standard 4”x4” post. 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 *Range may vary according to environment. Tour of the Speaker System Speaker Front Panel Standby/Tuned indicator turns red when the speaker is first turned on; it turns green when the speaker is tuned to the transmitter On/Off/Volume/Tuning button turns the speaker on and off (push and hold), adjusts the speaker’s volume (turn), and tunes the speaker to the transmitter if you are having problems linking (push). L/Mono/R switch determines if the speaker plays sound in mono as a stand-alone speaker, or plays the left or right track in a stereo pair with an additional AR wireless speaker Bottom Panel Battery Compartment Cover remove to install 4 AA batteries Carrying handle Transmitter Front Panel POWER indicator lights blue when audio is present and the transmitter is broadcasting Back Panel CHANNEL 1 2 3 lets you find the best transmission frequency for your environment DC INPUT jack receives the small round end of the included 12V 100mA AC power adapter ANALOG INPUT cable (built in) connects to your sound source using one of the connection options shown here Included Accessories Note: This power unit should be plugged in so that it stays vertical or lies flat. Transmitter AC/DC 12V 100mA adapter Post-top mount plate Powering the Transmitter Connect the small, round plug from the transmitter AC power adapter to the transmitter’s DC INPUT jack. Plug the other Transmitter (back panel) 120V AC wall outlet end of the transmitter AC power adapter into AC Power any standa...