SoundPo ireless SoundPower TM W ir eless Speaker Driver System Speaker Driv OWNER'S MANUAL M O D E L VK59A SENDER RECEIVER ( INCLUDES VT35A S ENDER , VR32A R ECEIVER , REMOTE UR78A R E M O T E ) AND INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Your Wireless Audio Sender kit consists of a Sender base unit which connects to the audio out jack on any audio source, a Receiver unit with built-in speaker drivers to which you connect your own speakers,* and a remote control that lets you control the volume, balance, bass, treble, etc. The Audio Sender converts the audio signal from your CD player, stereo, PC sound card, etc. into a radio frequency (RF) signal and transmits it (even through walls) to the Audio Receiver unit. The Audio Receiver converts the signal back to its original form, amplifies the signal, and passes it to your connected speakers. The remote is also a Universal Remote so it can also control your TV, VCR, etc. It can also control an MP3, DVD, and CD player in your PC when used with an additional RF receiver and software (see page 17). It can even control lights and appliances around your home when used with X10 Modules (see pages 24 and 25). Place the receiver and speakers on your deck for example, and listen to high quality audio outside while you're having a barbecue. Do not leave the unit outside however, see below. WA R N I N G : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. FCC C AUTION CAUTION THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for remote control devices in accordance with the specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by unplugging the equipment, try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. · Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference. · Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio/TV. · Move the equipment away from the radio/TV. · Plug the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio/TV experiencing the interference. · If necessary, consult your local Dealer for additional suggestions. NOTE: Modifications to this product will void the user's authority to operate this equipment. * You can use any speakers rated at 4 to 8 Ohms, and a minimum power rating of 10W. 2 3 CONTENTS CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .................................................... 5 SENDER............................................................................... 6 RECEIVER ............................................................................. 7 CONNECTING UP ...................................................................... 8 HOOKING UP THE SENDER........................................................ 8 HOOKING UP THE RECEIVER ...................................................... 9 FINE TUNING YOUR SYSTEM ........................................................ 1 0 REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................... 11 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ....................................................... 11 BATTERY SAVER .................................................................... 11 CODE SAVER ...................................................................... 11 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................... 1 2 CONTROLLING THE AMPLIFIER/SPEAKER DRIVER ............................. 1 4 CONTROLLING YOUR TV, VCR, CABLE BOX, ETC. ........................ 1 5 SEARCHING FOR CODES ......................................................... 1 6 IDENTIFYING CODES .............................................................. 1 6 CONTROLLING PC FUNCTIONS (MP3, DVD, CD, ETC.) ................... 1 7 HOME CONTROL ..................................................................... 1 8 CONTROLLERS AND MODULES .................................................. 1 8 HOUSE CODES AND UNIT CODES .............................................. 1 9 SETTING UP A TRANSCEIVER MODULE ......................................... 1 0 SETTING UP A LAMP MODULE .................................................. 2 0 CONTROLLING X10 MODULES ................................................ 2 1 CHANGING THE X10 HOUSE CODE ........................................ 2 2 CONTROLLING AN IR MINI CONTROLLER (IR543) ........................ 2 3 EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM .......................................................... 2 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 2 6 C ONTROLS CONTROLS SE N D E R ( TOP V IEW ) 2.4 GHz Channel Switch AND C ONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS R ECEIVER VIEW W) ( B O T T O M VI E W) Heat sink Speaker connectors 2.4 GHz Channel Switch 4 5 SENDER RECEIVER 2.4 GHz Antenna 2.4 GHz Antenna 310 MHz Antenna (for use with UR78A remote) 2.4 GHz Channel Switch (on top) ON-OFF ON-OFF Switch (on side) Switch (on side) Audio In Jacks Power Supply Jack 2.4 GHz Channel Switch (on bottom) Audio Out (to speakers, 4-8 Ohm, 10W min.) Power Supply Jack 6 7 C ONNECTING U P CONNECTING UP H OOKING UP THE A UDIO S ENDER AUDIO SENDER H OOKING UP THE AUDIO RECEIVER A UDIO R ECEIVER 1. Connect the jack on the audio cable (supplied) to the audio out jack on your CD player, stereo, PC sound card, etc. 2. Connect the red RCA plug to the socket labelled AUDIO RIGHT and the white RCA plug to the jack labeled AUDIO LEFT on the Audio Sender. 3. Set the channel switch (on the TOP of the unit) to channel A (to the RIGHT). 4. Plug the Audio Sender's Power Supply (the smaller of the two power supplies) into a convenient 120 volt wall outlet and plug its jack into the Audio Sender. 5. Position the Audio Sender in a convenient location and orient the antenna so that the flat side points in the direction of the room where you will be installing the Audio Receiver/Speaker Driver. 1. Using speaker wire (not included) connect the left channel output to your left speaker and the right channel output to your right speaker (speakers not included). You can use any speakers rated at 4 to 8 Ohms, and a minimum power rating of 10W. 2. Set the channel switch (on the BOTTOM of the unit) to channel A (to the LEFT). 3. Plug the Audio Receiver's Power Supply (the larger of the two power supplies) into a 120 volt wall outlet and plug its jack into the Audio Receiver. 4. Position the Audio Receiver in a convenient location and orient the antenna so that the flat side points in the direction of the room where you set up the Audio Sender. P 8 9 F INE T UNING FINE TUNING YOUR S YSTEM SYSTEM THE UR78A REMOTE REMOTE The UR78A Remote lets you control practically every audio/video product in your home. It has IR technology that lets you control your TV, VCR, Cable and CD or DVD player, and RF technology that lets you control the VR32A wireless receiver/speaker driver. This lets you control, the volume, balance, bass, treble, etc. of the speakers connected to the VR32A from anywhere inside or outside your home. It can also control an MP3, DVD, and CD player in your PC when used with an additional RF receiver and software (see page 17). NSTALLING BATTERIES INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The Wireless Audio Sender usually works best with the flat faces of the antennas on the Sender and Receiver units facing each other (i.e. in "Line of sight" - see diagram below). Sometimes, however, reflections and other effects in your home may affect the signal so that some adjustment of either the Sender or Receiver antenna might be necessary to get the best signal. 1. Push the tab and lift off the battery cover. IF YOU ARE NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL AT ALL 2. Insert four AAA alkaline batteries, taking care to match the + and - marks in the battery compartment. Check that the CHANNEL slide switch (labeled A, B, C, D) on both units is set to the same letter. IF POOR, THE SIGNAL IS POOR, OR THERE IS INTERFERENCE RY SA B AT T E R Y S AVER Try changing the channel on both units. Do this by adjusting the CHANNEL slide switch on each unit to any position from A to C. Make sure both units are set to the same channel. Your UR78A remote will automatically "time-out" if the keys are depressed for more than two minutes. This will save your batteries should your remote get stuck in a place where the keys remain depressed (e.g., between the sofa cushions). SA MPORTANT) C ODE S AVER (I MPOR TANT ) You will have up to 90 seconds to change the batteries in your remote without losing codes you have programmed. However, do not press any buttons until batteries are installed in the remote. If buttons are pressed without batteries in the remote, all codes will be lost. 10 11 SETTING UP THE REMOTE SETTING UP REMOTE DESCRIPTIONS BUTTON D ESCRIPTIONS INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR The indicator light flashes when you press any button. POWER Also, after you first press AUDIO, buttons 1, 2, and 3 perform as function buttons for MP3, DVD and CD respectively when used with an optional X10 wireless receiver and PC software (see page 17). Also, after you first press AUDIO, button 4 (AMP) performs as a function button to select the VR32A Amplifier/Speaker Driver (see page 14). ENTER Works the same as your original remote. TV, TV, VCR, CBL, AUX, AUDIO Same as your original remote. A-B Used to select the device to control (AUDIO selects the VR32A Wireless Amplifier/Speaker Driver). SET UP Toggles between TV and Video Mode. MENU Used for programming the remote. LAST Access the Menu function of the device you are controlling (if available). EXIT Used to exit Menu functions. NAVIGA VIGATION NAVIGATION ARROWS Selects the last channel viewed on your TV, VCR, or Cable Box. VOLUME +/- Works like your original remote. Also, after you first press AUDIO followed by AMP (button 4) VOL+ increases volume on both channels VOL- decreases volume on both channels on the VR32A Amplifier/ Speaker Driver. CHANNEL +/- Used to navigate and adjust menu items of the device you are controlling. Also, after you first press AUDIO followed by AMP (button 4) the UP navigation button increases bass, DOWN decreases bass, RIGHT increases treble, LEFT decreases treble on the VR32A Amplifier/Speaker Driver. OK Works like your original remote. Also, after you first press AUDIO followed by AMP (button 4) CH+ adjusts balance to right channel, reduces left channel volume; CH- adjusts balance to left channel, reduces right channel volume on the VR32A. MUTE Selects menu items of the device you are controlling. Also, after you first press AUDIO followed by AMP (button 4) OK restores the default settings for balance, bass, and treble on the VR32A Amplifier/Speaker Driver. PLAY, REW, FF, STOP, PAUSE, REC PLAY FF, STOP, PAUSE, Works the same as your original remote. Also, after you first press AUDIO followed by AMP (button 4) MUTE toggles the audio output ON/OFF on the VR32A. 0-9 Work the same as on your original remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin recording. A, B, C, D Used as your original remote and to enter device codes. Used for extra functions in certain modes. 12 13 MPLIFIER/S AMPLIFIER/SPEAKER DRIVER CONTROLLING THE VR32A AMPLIFIER/SPEAKER D RIVER ABLE, TV, CABLE SETTING UP FOR TV VCR, CABLE, AND AUX , 1. Turn on the device you want to control (TV, VCR, cable box, etc.). 2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED indicator lights steadily. Release the SETUP button. 3. Press and release mode button for the device you want to control (TV, VCR, Cable or AUX). The LED blinks once. (See notes below). 4. Enter the 3 digit Code from the Librar y Code Table (separate sheet). The LED turns off after the last digit entered. 5. Point the remote at the device and press the POWER button. Your device should turn off. 6. Turn your device on and press CHANNEL+. If the device responds, setup is complete. Press and release the AUDIO button. The LED blinks once. Then press and release button 4 (AMP). This puts the remote into the mode to control the VR32A Wireless Amplifier/Speaker Driver. 1. Press and release the AUDIO button. The LED blinks once. 3. Press VOL+ to increase volume on both channels; VOLto decrease volume on both channels on the VR32A Amplifier/Speaker Driver. 4. Press CH+ to adjust ...