Acoustic Research AW-811 User Manual
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Cause and solution:
• When using battery power, make sure the batteries are fresh and replace if
necessary.
• Check that the speaker power/tuning indicator light (A) is illuminated
necessary.
• Check that the speaker power/tuning indicator light (A) is illuminated
green.
• 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. However, you can also press the Power/tuning/volume
• 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. However, you can also press the Power/tuning/volume
up 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
• 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.
effective transmitting distance of the system.
VIII. 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 1-800-732-6866 and a knowledgeable
customer service representative will assist you.
common problems associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless
system. If the problem persists, please call 1-800-732-6866 and a knowledgeable
customer service representative will assist you.
Issue:
No
sound
sound
Issue:
No
sound/
distortion/
static
sound/
distortion/
static
Cause and solution:
• 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.
• Confirm that the speaker is turned ON and tuned to the transmitter – the
power/tuning indicator light (A) on the front of the speaker should
outlet and the power cord from the AC adapter is firmly connected to the
transmitter power input jack.
• Confirm that the speaker is turned ON and tuned to the transmitter – the
power/tuning indicator light (A) on the front of the speaker should
illuminate green.
• Confirm that the speaker AC power adapter is fully inserted into the wall
outlet and the power cord on the AC power adapter is firmly connected to
the speaker power input jack.
or
• Check that the C-cell batteries are fresh and inserted with correct polarity
• Confirm that the speaker AC power adapter is fully inserted into the wall
outlet and the power cord on the AC power adapter is firmly connected to
the speaker power input jack.
or
• Check that the C-cell batteries are fresh and inserted with correct polarity
(+, –).
• Check that the audio source component (stereo, TV, etc.) is turned on and
• Check that the audio source component (stereo, TV, etc.) is turned on and
transmitting sound as it normally should.
• Check that the speaker volume is 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
• Check that the speaker volume is 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.
which may not have been active.