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Wireless Audio Sender/Receiver
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Model No.: AWl
• Wireless Audio Sender
• Wireless Audio Receiver
•
USB AC power adapter
0) RCAadapter-yMcable
(2) Mini-jack (3.Smm) audio cables (20")
• Setup Guide
Features
Your AWl components are not water-resistant, so it's
important that they should be kept free of moisture. You
should clean only with a dry cloth or tissue and no liquid
cleaners or solvents should be used.
The Sender and Receiver components look identical,
but
you can tell them apart by these markings,shown here:
The bottom of each component has an audio jack with a
symbol indicating whether the jack is an input or output:
Rec::elver
Receiver (Bottom View)
seode,
Sender (Bottom View)
There are many ways
to use the AWl Premium Wireless
Audio Adapter. Some possible configurations are listed here
and a few specific examples are shown in the Configuration
section.
These are by no means all the possible uses - they
are just shown
to give ideas for your own usage.
The symbol with an arrow Mgoing in" indicates that audio is
transmitted from an audio player (such as computer, MP3
player, iPod, etc.) to the Sender.
The symbol with an arrow "going out· indicates that audio is
transmitted from theReceiver to aspeakersystem.
• 100 feet range (30 meters) with no signal delay, dropouts, or
interference
• CD-quality
HD stereo sound with no reduction in audio
quality
• Replaces any
RCA or mini-jack (3.Smm) audio cable
CD USB Plug
Q) LED Indicator
@PAIRButton
@ Audio Jack (input for Sender, output for Receiver)
Setup
is really simple. The AWl Sender needs USB power
and an audio input (either USB audio or audio into the
mini-jack
input on the end ofthe Senderl.The AWl Receiver
also needs USB power and a place to send the audio to, such
as Audioengine AS powered speakers or a surround sound
receiver.
General Setup
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The AWl consists of 2 units, the MSENDER" and the
MRECEIVER: The AWl Sender transmits audio from your
computer through the
USB port - or from any product with
3.5" mini·jack or RCA audio outputs (also known as
low-level or line-level outputs). The other part of AWl, the
Receiver, connects audio
to any product which has
mini-jack or RCA audio inputs.
Power for the Sender and Receiver
is provided from either a
USB computer port, from the included USB AC power
adapter,
or from any other AC charging adapter with a USB
connector (such as an iPod AC power charger, for example).
Another USB power source is in the Audioengine AS
powered speakers, which are equipped with a ComboPorto!>
USB charger on the top ofthe left speaker.
•
Easy setup - connects in seconds
• Works with Mac or
PC - or without a computer
• Plug-n-play -
no CD or downloads to install
• Super-compact size and no batteries required
•
Plays all music formats from any media player
Functional Overview
The Audioengine Wl is designed to connect your audio
components wirelessly. You can think of AWl as a simple
replacement for any
RCA or 3.5" mini-jack cable to or from
your iPod, Audioengine powered speakers, computer,
TV,
surround-sound or stereo receiver, game console, network
music player -
or any other product where you want to
eliminate audio cables.
FCC
This device complies with Part 1S of the FCC Rules Operation
that
is subject to following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and,
(2) Th is device must accept a ny interfere nce received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user authority
to operate the equipment.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
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lOther Countries outside the European Union]
Ifyou wish todispose ofthis prodlKt,.please do so in accordance
with applicable national legislation or other
rules in your country
for the treatment
of old electrical and electronic equipment.
Setup Guide
Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment
Safety Information
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(European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and
electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at its
~ end-of-life. Instead, the product should be
Thissymbolis handed over to the applicable collection
:::~~ ~.:.. point for the recycling in accordance with
your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to
conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health that
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more information about collection point
and recycling of this product, please contact your local
municipal office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
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Introduction
Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on
your purchase of the Audioengine Wl Premium Wireless
Audio Adapter!
The Audioengine team
is dedicated to bringing you the
highest quality listening experience possible.
The Audioengine
Wl (AWl) is designed with the same attention to detail and
operational simplicity
as all Audioengine products. Our goal
is to get you to your music as simply as possible, without all
the "gadget tinkering" that other products require.
As with
our other past efforts, we thank all our customers and
resellers for helping
us create another great Audioengine
product.
Possible configurations:
Computer
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iPod
Digital music
player
Receiver rear-
channel
RCA outputs
Receiver
subwoofer
RCA inputs
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Pairing is a function by which two devices become always remembering them. Once a Sender and Receiver are
acquainted. It's like meeting someone for the first time then Paired, they will remember each other. You can Pair a Sender
If no music is playing from your AWl SenderlReceiver pair, try the follOWing tips.
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Hopping between Senders and Receivers:
1) Momentarily press the button on the Sender. The status
indicator will blink slowly and then
go solid, indicating
that
it has Hopped to the next Receiver that is Paired in
your system.
2) Press the Sender button again to Hop to other Receivers.
You may Hop to up to 8 Paired Receivers, one at a time.
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Condition
Specification
Signal- Ng; .. Ratio dB
92
Channel Separation I l> R dB
70
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dB
70
Effective Distance
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>30
• If using a computer, check that the Sender (and not the Receiver) is connected to
the computer
USB port.
• Repeatthe
Sender/Receiver Pairing process (see"About Pair and Hop FunctionsMsection).
• Ifmultiple devices are Paired, press the Sender button to"HopM
to
the desired
Receiver.
• Check that the Sender is connected to your desired audio source and the Receiver's
output is connected to the correct audio input.
• Check that all cables are properly connected.
• Check that your desired audio
output source (into the Sender) is present.
• Check that the Receiver's
output is connected to the device which is powered on
and working.
• If connected
to a computer, verify that USB Audio Device -Audioengine AW1
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is
selected in your system (see MConfigurations"lil).
•
If connected to a computer and using iTunes, verify that ·Computer
M
is selected in
the lower right corner
of iTunes.
•
If using a computer, check that the Sender (and not the Receiver) is connected to
the computer
USB port.
• Check that
the sender and Receiver are connected to power (from computer USB port
and/or USB AC power adapter).
Support
Sender and Receiver status
indicators are
both solidly lit,
but still no music:
Sender and/or Receiver status
indicators are
not lit:
Sender and/or Receiver status
indicators are blinking:
Troubleshooting
Note: Up to 8 Receivers may be Paired with one Sender,
allowing the Sender
to Hop to multiple Receivers, one at a
time. More than one Sender may also be Paired to a single
Receiver, if desired.
Pairing a Sender
and Receiver:
1) Press and hold the button on the Sender for about S
seconds until the status indicator blinks rapidly.
2) Press and hold the button on the Receiver for about 1
seconds until it's indicator also blinks rapidly.
3) Both Sender and Receiver status indicators will turn solid,
indicating theyare Paired.
4) Repeat these steps to Pair with additional Receivers.
to more than one Receiver and then MHop· between each, or
vice-versa.
Note: Senders and Receivers packaged together are Paired
out of the box, so if you're only using one Sender/Receiver
set, no further configuration is needed.
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Condition Specification
- Output level
mV
680
Frequency _
.. 1,00 Hz
dB
0
(1 kHz=OdSi
110kHz
dB.
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Ifyou have questions or issues that we can help you with. don't hesitate to email usat:[e-mail]
or call toll-free in the United States at: [phone]
Technical Specifications
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Note: If you're using Audioengine AS powered speakers in a
rear channel application below;you may
use the ComboPort
USB power jack for the Receiver power. Otherwise, you can
use your Apple iPod charger, USB phone charger, or
purchase a second Audioengine
USB power adapter.
1) Connect the AWl Sender and Receiver to USB power
adapters.
2) Connect your surround sound receiver rear channel (or
subwoofer)
RCA outputs to the AWl Sender input.
3)Connect
the AWl Receiver to your powered rear
channel speakers (or subwoofer).
4) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will
blink for a few seconds and then
go Solid, indicating
that they are linked.
S) Play your music!
Note: For setting up wireless rear channel powered
speakers and a wireless subwoofer from your surround
receiver, simply install
2 AWl Sender/Receiver pairs and
repeat the previous instructions.
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Note:This configuration applies to all digital music players.
1) Connect the AWl Sender to the included USB Power
Adapter.
2) Connect the mini-jack cable from your iPod (or iPod
dock)
to the AWl Sender.
3) Plug the USB Power Adapter into an AC outlet.
4) Plug the AWl Receiver into the AS ComboPort USB
connector.
S) Connect the included mini-jack cable from the AWl
Receiver
to the AS ComboPort audio input.
6) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will
blink for a few seconds and then
go solid, indicating
that they are linked.
7) Play your music!
About"PAIR" and "HOP" Functions
Note: With the Sender connected to your computer USB
port you can also connect your iPod or any other audio
source. Simply plug the iPod
or other digital music player
into the mini-jack at the end
of the Sender. The computer
will provide power
to the Sender and the audio input will
default to the AWl Sender mini-jack input.
Configurations
1) Connect tile AWl sender to your computer by following
steps
1 and 2 above.
2) Connect the AWl Receiver to the included USB Power
Adapter.
3) Plug the USB Power Adapter into an AC outlet.
4) Connect the included RCA My. adapter cable to the
AWl Receiver mini-jack output.
S) Connect an RCA cable from your stereo receiver's RCA
inputs to the RCA "Y·adapter.
6) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will
blink for a few seconds and then
go solid, indicating
that they are linked.
7) Play your music!
Shown here are a few AWl wireless configurations:
1) Connect the AWl Sender to your computer's USB port.
2) For PC- Wait for the USB audio connection to be
detected.
For Mac- Open MSystem Preferences
M
Control Panel,
under "Hardware
M
select MSound~ and under MOutput:
select "Audioengine AWl
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3) Connect the AWl Receiver to the USB connector on
the
AS ComboPort.
4) Connect the included mini-jack cable from the AWl
Receiver to the
AS ComboPort audio input.
5) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will
blink for a few seconds and then
go solid, indicating
that they are linked.
6) Play your music!
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