AWSEE3 PREMIER portable wireless speaker quick start guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Acoustic Research Premier Series speaker, the ultimate in stereo-capable wireless sound and multi-mode lighting. This speaker offers two setup options:
Single-Speaker setup for one Premier speaker Stereo setup for two Premier speakers This guide takes you through the steps for either setup option. Instructions en franais ...........................9 Instrucciones en espaol .......................17 AWSEE3 IB 00 Unpack Make sure the following items came in this package. Wireless speaker AC power adapter 3.5mm Aux in cable Charge the Speaker The speakers built-in rechargeable battery comes from the factory with a charge, so you can start using the speaker as soon as you get it out of the box. For best performance, however, we recommend you charge the speaker fully before using it. To charge the speaker: Plug the included AC cable into the DC In jack on the back of the speaker. Speaker back Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet. The Battery indicator next to the DC In jack is red while the speaker is charging. It turns green when the speaker is fully charged. Note: You can use the speaker while its charging. Getting to know Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless is a quick and easy way to connect a smartphone to a speaker or a headset. There are basically two steps to making Bluetooth work. PAIRING:
The two devices get to know each other. Hi. Im a phone. Hi. Im a speaker. CONNECTING:
The two devices do something together
(like play music). This guide takes you through the steps to get started. 2 Single-Speaker Setup 1 Set the Left-Mono-Right switch to Mono. 2 Press the
(Speaker On/
Off) button on the back of the speaker to turn it on. Speaker back Speaker back The Status light on the back of the speaker starts blinking blue, and the speaker says Pairing. 3 Enable Bluetooth on your device (if it isnt already on). 8:45PM Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings VPN Settings Notes:
Make sure Status light on the back of the speaker is blinking blue.
(If it isnt, press and hold the speaker until the speaker gives an audio signal.)
(Pair) button on the back of the If youve previously paired a different Bluetooth device with this speaker, the speaker will automatically attempt to reconnect to that device when you switch the speaker on. If you want to pair to button on the speaker until the a new device, press and hold the speaker gives an audio signal. 4 Select AR Santa Clara from the list of Bluetooth devices available. 8:45PM Speaker back Bluetooth devices Headset Computer AR Santa Clara Notes: If you dont see AR Santa Clara in the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone, choose Scan from your phones Bluetooth menu. The process of enabling Bluetooth and connecting varies from device to device. See your devices owners manual for more information and specific instructions. The speaker says Connected when its finished connecting to your smartphone. The Status light on the back of the speaker turns solid blue. Continues on the next page... 3 Single-Speaker Setup 5 Start playing music on your Bluetooth device. The speaker starts streaming your music wirelessly. 8:45PM Note: Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to at least 75% volume. To control the volume, press the + and buttons on the back of the speaker, or use the volume controls on your Bluetooth device. How to turn audio responses on and off This speaker gives you audio responses for common commandslike when you are starting to pairing with a Bluetooth device or have just finished connecting. Turn off all audio responses: Make sure the speaker is on. Press and hold the Volume + and simultaneously for 5 seconds. If you want to turn the speakers audio responses back on, simply repeat the steps for turning them off (press and hold Volume + and for 5 seconds). Bluetooth Wireless Connection Tips Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on. Make sure theres nothing plugged into the speakers Aux In jack when youre trying to use Bluetooth. The Bluetooth wireless connection works up to a range of roughly 33 feet
(10 meters). This range may vary, however, based on other factors, such as room layout, wall material, obstacles, your devices Bluetooth performance, etc. If youre having problems connecting to the speaker, move closer to it. If your device asks you for a password to connect, use 0000. 4 Stereo Setup If you have two speakers... 1 Set the Left-Mono-Right switch on one speaker to Left. Set the Left-Mono-Right switch on the other speaker to Right. Speaker back Speaker back 2 Press the
(Speaker On/Off) button on the back of the left speaker to turn it on.
(Speaker On/Off) button Press the on the back of the right speaker to turn it on. Left speaker back Right speaker back The Status light on the back of the left speaker blinks white slowly. The Status light on the back of the right speaker blinks slowly. 3 Wait for the speakers to announce Left connected and Right connected. This means the two speakers are linked for stereo and ready to pair with your Bluetooth device. Left speaker Right speaker Blinking white Solid white The Status light on the right speaker turns solid white (it keeps blinking on the left speaker). LEFT LINKED RIGHT Continues on the next page... 5 Stereo Setup If you have two speakers... 4 Enable Bluetooth on your device (if it isnt already on). 8:45PM Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings VPN Settings 5 Select AR Santa Clara Stereo from the list of Bluetooth devices available. 8:45PM Bluetooth devices Headset Computer AR Santa Clara Stereo Make sure the Status indicator on the back of the left speaker is blinking white. (If it isnt, press and hold the speaker until the speaker gives an audio signal.)
(Pair) button on the back of the left Note: If youve previously paired a different Bluetooth device with this speaker, the speaker will automatically attempt to reconnect to that device when you switch the speaker on. If you want to pair to a new device, press and hold the button on the speaker until the speaker gives an audio signal. The left speaker says Connected when its finished connecting to your smartphone. The Status indicator on the back of the speaker turns solid white. Left speaker Solid white If you dont see AR Santa Clara Stereo in the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone, choose Scan from your phones Bluetooth menu. Note: The process of enabling Bluetooth and connecting varies from device to device. See your devices owners manual for more information and specific instructions. 6 Start playing music on your Bluetooth device. The speakers start streaming your music wirelessly, in True Stereo. 8:45PM Note: Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to at least 75% volume. To control the volume, press the + and buttons on the back of the left speaker, or use the volume controls on your Bluetooth device. 6 Make sure the Status indicator on the back of the left speaker is blinking white. (If it isnt, press
(Pair) button on the back of the left speaker until the speaker gives an audio signal.) Note: If youve previously paired a different Bluetooth device with this speaker, the speaker will automatically attempt to reconnect to that device when you switch the speaker on. If you want to pair to a new device, press and hold the button on the speaker until the speaker gives Speaker back Using the Aux In input Use the audio cable included with this speaker to connect the audio output from your device to the Aux In audio input on the speakers back panel (you might need to open the rubber flap protecting the jack). The speaker automatically switches to the Aux In audio. If youre using a single speaker, the Status indicator turns white youre using the Aux In input. If youre using two, the Status indicator turns blue, and the stereo link with the other speaker is turned off while youre using the Aux In input. IMPORTANT: The Aux In input plays your music on one speaker only. For two-speaker stereo, you must use Bluetooth with two speakers linked for stereo playback. To listen to Bluetooth audio again, unplug the cable from the speakers Aux In jack. Using Multi-Mode Lighting The LIGHTING MODE and COLOR buttons give you control over this speakers built-in multi-mode lighting. You can use the lighting whether the speakers on or off. When the speakers off... Press the MODE button to turn white light on or off. When the speakers on... Press the MODE button to cycle through the multiple lighting modes:
Solid on gives you a solid light of your color choice just press the COLOR button to see the options. Breathe mode slowly fades up and down light in your color choice (press COLOR to see the options). Dance mode and Party mode make the lights follow the beat of your music and cycle through the colors. Press the COLOR button to cycle through the 8 available colors for Solid on and Breathe modes. Speaker top 7 Tour of the Premier Series wireless speaker Back Speaker On/Off button turns the speaker on and off. Pair button initiates pairing with a Bluetooth device. Volume and + buttons increase or decrease the volume of the speakers audio. Status light shows the connection status of each speaker. If youre using the Single-Speaker Setup:
Solid blue means the speaker is connected via Bluetooth. Fast blinking blue means the speaker is ready to pair via Bluetooth. Slow blinking blue means the speaker is reconnecting via Bluetooth. Solid white means an audio cable is plugged into the Aux In jack. If youre using the Stereo Setup (2 Speakers):
Solid white means the right speaker is linked for stereo sound. Slow blinking white means the two speakers are trying to link for stereo sound. Fast blinking white (left speaker only) means this speaker is ready to pair via Bluetooth. Solid blue means an audio cable is plugged into the Aux In jack. Battery light shows the charging status of the speakers rechargeable battery: red when charging, green when fully charged. DC In jack connects to the AC adapter provided to power the speaker. Left-Mono-Right switch lets you set up two speakers as a stereo pair (Left and Right). Otherwise, this switch should be set to Mono. Aux In jack lets you connect directly to the speaker to listen to an audio source. Top LIGHTING buttons control the speakers multi-mode lighting. When the speakers off... The MODE button turns a white light on or off. When the speakers on... The MODE button cycles through the multiple lighting modes: Solid on, Breathe mode, Dance mode, Party mode, and Off. The COLOR button cycles through the 8 available colors for Solid on and Breathe modes. 8