Powering and Connecting the AR AW811 Outdoor Speaker

Setting Up the AR AW811 Outdoor Speaker

Powering the Transmitter

Connect the small, round plug from the transmitter AC power adapter (L) to the transmitter power input jack (I) and plug the other end of the transmitter AC power adapter (L) into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note: Be sure to use the AC power adapter rated 12V DC 100 mA.

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 AW811 for an extended period of time, you may wish to unplug the transmitter AC power adapter.

Connecting to an Audio Source

Connecting to an A/V Receiver:

1. Connect the included “Y” adapter cable (N) to the 3.5mm mini plug cable coming out of the transmitter.
2. Connect the RCA-type left (white) and right (red) audio plugs on the ”Y” adapter cable to the corresponding left and right audio outputs of your A/V receiver, amp or other audio source.

Connecting to a TV:

1. Connect the included “Y” adapter cable (N) to the 3.5mm mini plug cable coming out of the transmitter.
2. Connect the RCA-type left (white) and right (red) audio plugs on the “Y” adapter cable to the corresponding left and right audio outputs on the TV.

Connecting to a Stereo or a Computer: Plug the cable coming out of the transmitter into the headphone output of your stereo or the audio output jack on your computer. Use the included 1/4” headphone adapter (O) to convert the 3.5mm plug to a 1/4” plug as needed.

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.

Powering the Speaker

There are two options to power your wireless speaker:

1. AC Power Adapter:

1. Turn the speaker volume down by rotating the power/volume/scan control (B) on the side of the speaker all the way to the left.
2. Insert the small, round plug from the speaker AC power adapter (M) into the speaker power input jack (C).
3. 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 18V DC 700 mA.

Warning: This product is water resistant, not waterproof. To avoid electrical shock, it should be used with caution near water sources if powered with the AC adapter. Never submerge in water.

2. C-cell Batteries:

1. Turn the speaker volume down by rotating the power/volume/scan control (B) on the side of the speaker all the way to the left.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover (G) on the bottom of the speaker.
3. Insert eight (8) C-cell batteries (not included) into the speaker following the polarity (“+” and “–”) as diagrammed inside the battery compartment.
   Note: Place the rubber cap in the speaker power input jack (C) when using batteries.

Important: If you are using NiMH or NiCd batteries, the batteries will charge when the headphones are powered with the AC power adapter. Do not power the headphones with the AC power adapter if you installed alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries—this could cause the batteries to leak. 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.

Recharging the Batteries

The speaker will automatically charge the rechargeable batteries (NiMH or NiCd) only when the batteries are installed and the speaker is plugged in with the AC power adapter.

Warning: DO NOT attempt to charge any other batteries except those specified above.

Turning the Speaker Off

1. Press and hold the Power/tuning/volume (B) up to turn the speaker OFF. You will need to hold the control for about 1.5 seconds for the speaker to turn off.
2. Confirm that the speaker is off by verifying that the power/tuning indicator light (A) is no longer illuminated.