Powering and Connecting the AR AWS53 Portable Wireless Speaker

Powering and Connecting the AR AWS53 Wireless Speaker

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 12V DC 200 mA (it has the smaller diameter plug).

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 AWS53 for an extended period of time, unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.

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. Plug the stereo plugs on the provided Y-adapter audio cable into the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the transmitter.
2. Plug the mini-plug end of the provided Y-adapter 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 bottom 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.

Connecting to an A/V Receiver:

1. Plug the stereo plugs on the provided Y-adapter audio cable into the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the transmitter (make sure to match the colors on the plugs and jacks).
2. Plug the mini-plug end of the provided Y-adapter into a mini-jack to RCA adapter (not included).
3. Connect the stereo plugs on the mini-jack to RCA adapter to the corresponding left and right audio outputs of your A/V receiver, amp, or other audio source.

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 Adapters:

1. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC power adapter into the DC IN jack on the bottom 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 9V DC 1200 mA.

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