Grace Aquasounders AQSTR400W User manual


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Floating Wireless Speaker System

INTRODUCTION

This Floating Wireless Speaker System uses the latest 900Mhz wireless technology to enable you to enjoy music outdoors in your swimming pool. It is simple to connect the portable transmitter to typical audio sources such as an i-Pod, Hi-Fi, CD/MP3 player or other audio source.

A. INSIDE THE PACKAGE

3. AC adapter for transmitter

4. Input adapter (3.5mm audio plug to RCA type audio cable)

B. FEATURES

1. 900 MHz wireless technology

2. Auto Scan System to lock speakers onto strongest signal

3. Phase Lock Loop (PLL) transmitter

5. Open air operating distance of up to 150 feet.

7. Auto Shut-Off on Speaker

8. Switchable mood light directed downward into the water

9. Battery operation for complete portability of transmitter and speaker

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C. COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION

1. TRANSMITTER

Power/Signal indicator

(Green/Blue)

2. SPEAKER

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D. INSTALLATION

1. TRANSMITTER

A. Connect the supplied AC power adapter to an electrical wall outlet.

B. Plug the AC power adapter in the DC jack located on the rear of the transmitter.

C. Or you can insert 4 X “AA” size ALKALINE batteries into the battery compartment at the bottom of the transmitter with correct polarity.

D. The rear of the transmitter has one audio cord that can be connected to audio output jack of TV, i-pod,

DVD, and CD/MP3 players or to headphone/earphone jack with the connector provided.

Battery Compartment

Turn the switch to On and the LED of transmitter will light up in Green. When the audio cable has been connected turn on the audio source to at least the mid range level and play the music. The LED will turn from

Green to Blue (note: if the audio source is not in the play mode the LED will not turn from green to blue). If a speaker is not turned on within 4 minutes the transmitter light will turn from Blue back to green to save power.

2. SPEAKER

A. Insert 6 x AA size ALKALINE batteries into the battery compartment with correct polarity at the bottom of

B.

C.

Tighten the battery door clockwise and make sure it is closed firmly without any gap.

Press the Power button to turn the speaker ON. The Power LED will light up in Green. When the signal link is established between the transmitter and speaker, the LED on the speaker will change to Blue.

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E. OPERATION

1. Turn on the transmitter. The LED will light up in Green.

2. Turn on the audio source (TV or audio component like an iPod) to which the transmitter is connected. The

LED will change from Green to Blue.

3. Select channel 1, 2 or 3 of the transmitter for best performance in your location.

4. Turn on the Power button on the speaker. Press the Autoscan button. Adjust the volume by pressing “+” and “-“ for desired listening level.

Caution: Screw the battery door clockwise to tightly close it and to make sure there is no gap before placing the speaker into the water.

5. You can now place the floating speaker in the pool, bathtub, hot tub etc.

CAUTION: Your speaker will operate best and loudest with no water resting on top of the speaker. Periodically draining the speaker by inverting it will ensure that not too much water remains standing on top of the speaker driver. Turn the speaker over and lightly shake it to let the water drain out quickly for best audio performance and when storing the speaker between uses.

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When there has water inside the speaker, simply open the speaker cover to release water out. Just use your finger tab to press the edge of speaker cover (as figure) and open the cover. After that, close the speaker cover with correct position.

SWITCHING OFF

1. If there is no audio input signal to the transmitter for a 4 minute period, the transmitter will go into standby mode and the LED will change from Blue to Green.

2. If the audio source is off, the LED on the transmitter will change to Green.

3. The Speaker will turn to standby mode if there is no input signal to transmitter and the LED becomes

Green. The Speaker will automatically shut off when standby mode continues for 5 minutes.

4. While in standby mode, the speaker will turn to On automatically after getting a signal from transmitter.

OTHER CONTROL

1. Select volume up and down on Speaker.

2. Select Light button to turn on the mood light effect in the water. This feature works only when the Speaker is turned on.

3. If you hear interference that may be coming from other devices, you can adjust the tuning control by moving the channel knob to 1, 2 or 3 on the transmitter. Then press the “Scan” button on the speaker for best reception.

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F. TROUBLE SHOOTING

NO SOUND

-

-

Too much water retention inside the speaker grill. Turn the speaker over and gently shake it to let the water drain out.

Ensure you have fresh alkaline batteries for both transmitter and receiver if the speaker’s and/or transmitter’s battery charge is too low, sound distortion will be heard. Replace with new batteries.

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-

-

Ensure the audio component is ON and its volume is set to at least 50%.

The connected audio equipment is not playing. Start playing the equipment.

The volume of speaker is too low, adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Adjust your audio source component volume to maximum.

DISTORTED

-

Too much water retention inside the speaker grill. Turn the speaker over and gently shake it to let

-

-

-

-

-

- the water drain out.

Press the “Scan” button on the speaker to best match the frequency of the transmitter.

Change the position of the channel selector on the transmitter. You must then press the “Scan” button on the speakers.

Battery capacity is too low. Replace with the new batteries.

Ensure the volume level of speakers is adjusted properly.

The speaker is too far from transmitter, move closer.

The input level of the audio signal is too low. Turn up the volume of the audio source equipment.

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Transmission Mode

Carrier Frequency

Operation Voltage

G. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response

: UHF stereo

: 900 MHz

: Transmitter, 4 X “AA” size Alkaline batteries (not included) or DC 6V 300mA adaptor (included)

Speaker, 6 X “AA” size Alkaline batteries (not included)

: 40Hz – 12KHz

S/N Ratio

Channel Separation

Operation Distance

Output Power

: 65dB (typical)

: 35dB (Typical)

: Up to 150feet

: 3W (Max)

WARNING : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This product may contain chemicals listed in Proposition 65

( http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html) that may be known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I connect the speaker to my audio source?
Connect the audio cord from the transmitter to the audio output jack of your audio source.
How do I turn on the speaker?
Press the Power button on the speaker.
How do I adjust the volume?
Press the "+" and "-" buttons on the speaker to adjust the volume.
How do I turn on the mood light?
Press the "Light" button on the speaker.
What is the maximum operating distance?
Up to 150 feet in an open area.
What is the battery life?
The speaker uses 6 AA batteries and the transmitter requires 4 AA batteries. Battery life will vary depending on usage.
What is the frequency response?
40Hz - 12KHz
What is the distortion?
1.5%
What is the signal-to-noise ratio?
65dB (typical)
What is the channel separation?
35dB (Typical)
What is the output power?
3W (Max)

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