AR AWSBTSK Owner's Manual

There are two options to power your wireless speaker: using the included AC power 
adapter or using 6 AA batteries (not included). 

1.   Insert the small, round plug from the speaker 

AC power adapter into the DC IN jack on the 
side panel of the speaker.

2.  Plug the other end of the speaker AC power 

adapter into any standard 120V AC wall 
outlet. 

1.   Twist the bolts on the bottom of the speaker counter-clockwise to loosen them 

completely.

2.  Remove the bottom of the speaker to access the battery compartment.
3.  Insert six (6) AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment, following the 

polarity diagrams  (+ and –).

4.  Line the bolts on the compartment door up with the holes on either side of the battery 

compartment and place the speaker bottom back on the speaker.

5.  Screw the bolts back in and tighten them.

Introduction

The Acoustic Research AWSBTSK customizable portable wireless speaker makes it easy to 
take your music wherever you go and share it whenever you want, with Bluetooth® wireless 
connectivity and a built-in auxiliary input. It’s compact, easy-to-carry and simple to use, and 
a free customizable speaker skin from SkinIt lets you make this speaker truly your own, with 
thousands of designs to choose from, including professional and college sports teams, popular 
entertainment and social icons, even your own photo or design. 

This manual covers various connection options and detailed operating instructions for making 
the Acoustic Research customizable portable wireless speaker a part of your lifestyle. 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 Information

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). 

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record 
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These num bers are located on the product. 
Model No.: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________
 
Dealer/Address/Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________

1.   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 amplifi ers) 

that produce heat.

8.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con ve nience re cep ta cles, and the point 

where 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 qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam aged in any 

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the ap pa ra tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not op er ate normally, or has been dropped.

• Always use a soft cloth to clean the speaker and transmitter. Never use any product containing alcohol or other 

solvents 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 to 

prevent possible damage.

• Do not operate or store the system in extreme temperatures (below 32ºF/0ºC and above 122ºF/50ºC).

Tour of the Speaker

shows the status 

of the speaker. 

Blue, slow blinking: The speaker is on but not 
paired or connected (like when you turn the 
speaker on for the first time).

Blue, fast blinking: The speaker is in Bluetooth 
pairing mode. See the Bluetooth Setup section for 
more information.

Solid blue: The speaker is paired with a Bluetooth-
enabled device and ready to play audio.

Solid green: The auxiliary audio input is selected. 
See the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more 
information.

 turns the speaker on and off (press and hold for 

3 seconds). It also toggles between Bluetooth and 
auxiliary input for the audio signal (press).

 puts the speaker in pairing mode for 

Bluetooth setup (press and hold for 3 seconds). It 
also performs a fast reconnect with devices that 
have lost connection (press). See the Bluetooth 
setup section for more information.

 buttons adjust the speaker’s volume 

level

Carrying 

handle

Powering the Speaker System

Speaker 

(side panel)

120V AC

wall outlet

AC Power

Adapter

Model 

AWSBTSK

User Guide

Portable   

 

 

Wireless 
Speaker

Battery Compartment Cover

 receives the small round end of the 

included 9V 1100mA AC power adapter; remove 
the protective cover to insert the adapter.

 is held in place by two metal bolts 

that help keep the speaker sealed against the elements. See the 
Powering the Speaker: AA Batteries section for instructions on 
removing this cover and inserting batteries.

the built-in cable 

for the speaker’s auxiliary input. It also offers a closed 
compartment for your connected device or other items. See 
the Using the Auxiliary Input section for more information.

Setting Up Bluetooth Wireless

Any Bluetooth-enabled device that you wish to stream audio to your speaker system must 
fi rst be paired to the speaker.  The process is simple, and in most cases the pairing process 
needs to be done only once.

To pair your Bluetooth-enabled device with the speaker:

1.   Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is turned on. See the wireless and/or network 

settings menu on your device to check.

2.  If the speaker isn’t already on, press and hold the   button for 3 seconds to turn it on. 

You will hear 4 beeps to indicate the speaker is turned on. The indicator light on the 
front of the speaker starts fl ashing blue.

3.  Press and hold for 3 seconds the Pair button to enter pairing mode. You will hear 2 

beeps to indicate pairing mode is entered. The indicator on the front of the speaker 
starts blinking faster. 

4. Open the Bluetooth settings menu on your device. Select “AWSBT1” from the list 

of devices available (you might have to scan for devices). If your device asks for a 
password, enter “0000”.

5.  A confi rmation screen will appear on your device once the speaker and the device 

are successfully paired. The blue indicator turns solid blue to indicate successful 
connection. The speaker is now ready for you to stream audio from your device.

6. Turn the volume on your device to at least 3/4 max, then start playing something on 

the device. Control the speaker volume on the speaker itself, using the   +/– buttons on 
the top of the speaker.

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