PowerThorNoWenleapoA1.2.3.NoDObawhreIntroductionThe AWS6B3 portable wireless speaker is the ultimate in portable sound that goes whereveryou go. Bluetooth wireless lets you stream and control your music from any Bluetooth-enabled wireless product, great for anywhere you are. The 900MHz wireless transmittergives you 150ft of room to roam from your audio source, great for outdoor entertaining athome. And the speaker’s 3.5mm jack offers a convenient direct connection option to useeverywhere in between—just connect your MP3 player and enjoy.This manual shows you how to set up all three connection options: Bluetooth wireless,900MHz wireless, and the direct connect jack, beginning with a tour of the speaker andincluded accessories. If, after having reviewed the instructions, you have any questions,please call toll-free 1-800-732-6866 or visit www.acoustic-research.com.Important InformationRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.DO NOT OPEN.CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Nouser serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.Product InformationKeep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and recordthe serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.Model No.: ____________________________________________________________________________________________Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________________________________Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________Important Safety Instructions1. 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 pointwhere 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 anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus 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 othersolvents 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 toprevent possible damage.• Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures (below 32ºF/0ºC and above 122ºF/50ºC).Tour of the SpeakerTSpeakerIn9Front panelPower and Pairing indicator shows thestatus of the speaker.Blue, slow blinking: The speaker is on but notpaired or connected (like when you turn thespeaker on for the first time).Blue, fast blinking: The speaker is inBluetooth pairing mode. See the UsingBluetooth Wireless section for moreinformation.Solid blue: The speaker is paired with aBluetooth-enabled device and ready to playaudio.Green, slow blinking: The speaker is on andin 900MHz mode, but not linked with thewireless transmitter.Solid green: The speaker is linked with the900MHz wireless transmitter and ready toplay audio.Side panelBass Boost button turns the speaker’s bassenhancement on and off.On-Off / RF-BT turns the speaker on andoff (press and hold for four seconds). It alsotoggles between Bluetooth wireless and 900MHzwireless reception (press).Scan-RF / Pair-BT scans for the 900MHztransmitter’s signal in 900MHz mode (press).In Bluetooth wireless mode, press and hold thisbutton for four seconds to begin pairing withyour device.Volume +/– buttons adjust the speaker’svolume level3Model AWS6B3Installation and Operation ManualPortableWirelessSpeakerBottom PanelL/M/R switch determines if the speaker playssound in mono as a stand-alone speaker, or playsthe left or right track in a stereo pair with anadditional AWS6B3 when streaming audio withthe 900MHz wireless transmitterDC IN receives the small round end of theincluded 9V 1200mA AC power adapter; removethe protective cover to insert the adapterAUDIO IN connects directly to your MP3 player,smartphone, or other portable audio device, usingthe 3.5mm audio in cable providedBattery Compartment Cover (not shown)remove to install 6 AA batteriesL M RDCIN