Acoustic Research AW880 User Manual
9
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting guide takes you through some of the more
common problems associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless
system. If the problem persists, please call toll-free at 1-800- 732-6866 or visit
www.araccessories.com.
common problems associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless
system. If the problem persists, please call toll-free at 1-800- 732-6866 or visit
www.araccessories.com.
Issue:
Cause and solution:
No sound
• Check that the transmitter AC power adapter is fully inserted
into the wall outlet and the power cord from the AC adapter is
firmly connected to the transmitter power input jack.
firmly connected to the transmitter power input jack.
• Confirm that the speakers are turned on and tuned to the
transmitter—the POWER indicator light on the front of each
speaker should be illuminated a constant blue.
speaker should be illuminated a constant blue.
• Confirm that all three power adapters (one for each speaker
and one for the transmitter) are fully inserted into their wall
outlets and the adapter power cords are firmly connected to
the power input jacks on the transmitter or speaker.
outlets and the adapter power cords are firmly connected to
the power input jacks on the transmitter or speaker.
• Check that the audio source component (stereo, TV, etc.) is
turned on and transmitting sound as it normally should.
• Make sure the volume on your audio source is turned up.
• Check that the speaker volumes are turned up.
• If you are using a Tape 2 Monitor output from your receiver/
• Check that the speaker volumes are turned up.
• If you are using a Tape 2 Monitor output from your receiver/
amp as the audio output, check that you have pressed the Tape
Monitor/Tape 2 button on the front of the receiver. This will turn
on the Tape 2 outputs, which may not have been active.
Monitor/Tape 2 button on the front of the receiver. This will turn
on the Tape 2 outputs, which may not have been active.
No sound/
distortion/
static
• Check that the speaker POWER indicator is illuminated constant
blue.
• Change the position of the CHANNEL select switch (1, 2 or 3)
to change the operating frequency. The speaker will detect the
loss of signal and retune automatically. You can also press the
AUTOTUNE control once to make the speaker retune.
• Change the location of the transmitter. Place it as high
and away from obstructions as possible. Avoid placing the
transmitter directly on top of or behind a TV.
• Move the transmitter and speaker closer together. Sending the
signal through certain materials, such as glass, tile, and metal,
can decrease the effective transmitting distance of the system.