Acoustic Research ARS70 User Manual

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instructions and the antenna(s) usedfor this transmitter must be installed toprovide a separation distance of at least20 cm from all persons and must not beco-located or operating in conjunctionwith any other antenna or transmitter.End-users and installers must be providewith antenna installation instructionsand transmitter operating conditionsfor satisfying RF exposure compliance.Industry CanadaRegulatory InformationThis device complies with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.The user is cautioned that this deviceshould be used only as specified withinthis manual to meet RF exposuredo not fall into the product.• Do not attempt to disassemblethe cabinet. This product doesnot contain customer serviceablecomponents.• The marking information is locatedat the rear panel of apparatus.• To be completely disconnect thepower input, the AC/DC adaptorof apparatus shall be disconnectedfrom the mains.• AC/DC adaptor is a disconnectdevice. The AC/DC adaptor shouldnot be obstructed OR should beeasily accessed during intended use.• The ventilation should not beimpeded by covering the ventilationopenings with items such asnewspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.• No naked flame sources such aslighted candled should be placed onthe apparatus.• The use of apparatus in moderateclimates.lightning storms or when unusedfor long periods of time.• Refer all servicing to qualifiedservice personnel. Servicing isrequired when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, suchas power-supply cord or plug isdamaged, liquid has been spilledor objects have fallen into theapparatus, the apparatus has beenexposed to rain or moisture, doesnot operate normally, or has beendropped.ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION• The AC/DC adaptor supplied withthis product is intended to becorrectly oriented in a vertical orfl oor mount position.• Do not use unauthorized chargersor power adapters. Use onlychargers that came with yourproduct or that is listed in the user’sguide.• Apparatus shall not be exposed todripping or splashing and no objectsfi lled with liquids, such as vases,yt,sgtHowever, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.• Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into anoutlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/TV technician forhelp.Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by Audiovox could voidthe user’s authority to operate theequipment.Warranty informationAuxiliary sourcePairing ReconnectingAny Bluetooth device that you wish tohave streaming audio to your ARS70must first be PAIRED to the ARS70. Theprocess is simple, and in most cases thePAIRING process needs to be done onlyonce.Pairing your Bluetooth wirelesstechnology enabled products withthe ARS70:1. Activate the Bluetooth wirelessmode on your Bluetooth device(smartphone, Laptop, PC) and letthe device enter search mode. Referto the device user manual for moredetails.2. Press to turn on the ARS70.3. The ARS70 enters the pairingmode (red and blue LED flashalternatively) automatically at thefi rst start up. If this is not the firsttime you use the ARS70, press andhold the PAIR button on the ARS70to enter Pairing mode. The red andblue LED will flash alternately andan audio signal will be provided tolet you know you can release thebutton.1. To select auxiliary mode, connectyour auxiliary source (e.g. mp3player) to the AUX input jack at theback of the ARS70 with a 3.5mmaudio in cable (not supplied).2. The green LED will turn on. Controlall other playback operations fromyour auxiliary player.3. To switch back to the Bluetoothconnection, disconnect the 3.5mmcable from the AUX input jack atthe back of the audio system.In the previous section you saw howto make that first connection betweenyour Bluetooth device and the ARS70.However, since most people don’t leavetheir mobile phone at home all thetime, or perhaps the mobile phone isturned off from time to time, it will benecessary to reconnect your previouslypaired Bluetooth device when you wishto stream music again. There are a fewdifferent ways in which reconnectionsare made, and fortunately they are allvery simple.Searching modeWhen the ARS70 is in SEARCHING MODE(which is indicated by a fl ashing of theBlue LED), the ARS70 is attemptingto automatically connect to the mostrecently connected Bluetooth device.SEARCHING MODE typically occurs whenthe ARS70 is fi rst turned on, or if theBluetooth device goes out of the range.See the Bluetooth range section onBluetooth wireless technology range.Once this most recent device is backwithin range, the re-connection shouldbe automatic. However, it may benecessary to initiate the audio playbackon the Bluetooth device. Note that theSearching mode will revert to BluetoothStandby Mode (see next section) if nore-connection is made.• Some Bluetooth deviceswill automatically startstreaming audio whenconnected.• The ARS70 can store settingsfor up to 8 Bluetoothdevices which simplifies theconnection process for thesedevices without the need forre-pairing every time.• The term “Bluetooth device”is used frequently in theseinstructions. So what is a“Bluetooth device”? Theanswer is simple. This wouldbe any mobile phone ormobile tablet or netbookor computer which has atleast both of the followingcapabilities:a) Is equipped with Bluetoothwireless technology:Bluetooth version 2.1 + EDRand A2DP.b) Can playback audio contentsuch as mp3 files, etc.12 Month Limited WarrantyApplies to AR Audio SystemsAUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (theCompany) warrants to the original retailpurchaser of this product that shouldthis product or any part thereof, undernormal use and conditions, be provendefective in material or workmanshipwithin 12 months from the date oforiginal purchase, such defect(s) will berepaired or replaced with reconditionedproduct (at the Company’s option)without charge for parts and repairlabor.To obtain repair or replacementwithin the terms of this Warranty, theproduct is to be delivered with proofof warranty coverage (e.g. dated billof sale), specification of defect(s),transportation prepaid, to the CompanyQ: Cannot turn on the ARS70 whencharging.A: The ARS70 will shut down to protectitself from damage when chargingis overloaded. To resume operation,disconnect the USB connection andturn on the ARS70 again.Q: Streaming stops and the PowerLED turns off when plugging indevice to the USB jack.A: The ARS70 will shut down to protectitself from damage when chargingis overloaded. To resume operation,disconnect the USB connection andturn on the ARS70 again.Q: No sound or sound is very low.A: Make sure the Bluetooth wirelessconnection is correct and playbackhas been successfully started. Checkthe volume level of your BluetoothThe 3.5mm audio directconnection suspends anyBluetooth streaming audioyou’re listening to. TheARS70 plays only the direct connectaudio when you have somethingconnected to the AUX input jack.4. You should be able to see “ARARS70” on the device list in theBluetooth settings menu on yourBluetooth device where you cancomplete the pairing operation.Note in some cases you may beprompted to enter a passkey. Thepasskey is “0000”. The bluetoothsettings menu or bluetooth devicelist will be found in different waysfor diffrent devices depending onthe brand and operating system.You can manually break the Bluetoothwireless connection by a press and holdof the PAIR button.Q: My paired Bluetooth device cannot reconnect to the ARS70.A: Press and hold PAIR to enter Pairingmode again. A reconnection mayfail due to :• The pairing information has beendeleted from your Bluetooth device.• You may have exceeded theallowable number of paired devicesfor the ARS70. Only 8 Bluetoothdevices may have their pairingcredentials stored at one time.Simply follow the above instructionsfor Pairing to have a device pairedagain. However remember that theARS70 can only store credentialsfor 8 devices. Therefore the earliestpaired device will be removed fromthat list of 8 to make room for thedevice you wish to Pair.Troubleshooting tips