Audioengine W3TX Wireless Audio Sender User Manual W3 setup guide V03

Audioengine Ltd Wireless Audio Sender W3 setup guide V03

User Manual

Safety InformationPremium Wireless Audio AdapterFCCThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation that is subject to 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.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.Setup GuideIntroductionWhat’s in the box CleaningInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment[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 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.Attention:This symbol is only valid in the European Union.General SetupHow to PairTroubleshootingConfigurationsFunctional OverviewFeaturesThe symbol on the Sender (above left) with the arrow pointing inward indicates an audio input from a computer, iDevice, CDplayer, etc.1 USB connector (audio for Sender, power only for Receiver)2 Power/Pair indicator3 Pair button 4 Audio jack (input for Sender, output for Receiver)1234Receiver (End View)Sender (End View)revieceRredneSPenalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.[Other Countries outside the European Union]If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment. Wireless Audio Sender Wireless Audio Receiver (1) Power adapter (1) RCA adapter “Y” cable (2) Mini-jack (3.5mm) audio cables Setup GuideYour W3 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.Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your purchase of the Audioengine W3 Premium Wireless Audio Adapter! The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality listening experience possible and the W3 was designed with the same attention to detail and operationalsimplicity as other Audioengine products. Our goal is to getyou to your music as quickly as possible, without all the “gadget tinkering” that so many other products require. We wish to thank our customers, distributors, and resellersfor helping us create another quality Audioengine product. Easy setup - connects in seconds Works with Mac or PC - or without a computer Plug-n-play - no software or downloads to install Super-compact size, no batteries required Plays all music formats from any media player 100 ft (30m) typical range with no signal delay, dropouts, or interferenceCD-quality, 16-bit stereo sound with no added compression Replaces any RCA or mini-jack (3.5mm) audio cablewhich is an inexpensive way to set up a high-quality,whole-house wireless music system.The W3 set consists of 2 dongles, the Sender and Receiver.The W3 Sender connects to your computer (or any audio source) and transmits stereo sound automatically to theW3 Receiver. The Receiver can be connected to any gearwith an analog audio input, such as powered speakers,a boombox, stereo system, subwoofer, etc. You can mix-and-match different Senders and Receivers, broadcastto up to four W3 Receivers or "daisy-chain" multiple sets, Power for the devices is provided from a USB computer port for the Sender, from the included power adapter, or any adapter with a USB connector, such as an iPhone charger, for example. Another power source for the W3 Receiver is the Audioengine 5+ powered The Sender and Receiver dongles look identical howeveryou can tell them apart by these markings:The end of each unit has an audio input or output con-nector, shown with these symbols: Setup is really simple. The W3 Sender needs power andan audio input (either USB audio or audio into the mini-jack input on the end of the Sender). The W3 Receiver also needs power and a place to send the audio to, such as Audioengine 5+ powered speakers or any audio system. There are many ways to use the W3 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 setup.Shown here are examples of some common W3 wirelessconfigurations and setup instructions for each:1 Computer USB Audio to Powered Speakers1) Connect the W3 Sender to your computer's USB port. 2) For PC wait for the USB audio connection to be detected. For Mac OS, open System Preferences/Sound, select Output, then select “Audioengine W3”.3) Connect the W3 Receiver to the included power adapter and plug the adapter into a power outlet.4) Connect a mini-jack or RCA audio cable from the W3 Receiver to your powered speaker’s audio input.5) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will blink briefly and then go solid, indicating that theyare paired.6) Play your music!Note: If using W3 for USB computer audio there is no need to connect an audio cable from the W3 Sender to yourcomputer's headphone output. Doing so may create a ground loop resulting in unwanted noise.2 Computer to any Audio System1) Follow steps 1 thru 3 above.2) Connect the included RCA “Y” adapter interface cable to the W3 Receiver audio output.3) Connect an RCA cable (not included) from yourstereo receiver's RCA inputs to the RCA “Y” adapter.4) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will blink briefly and then go solid, indicating that theyare paired.5) Play your music!3 iDevice to Powered Speakers1) Connect the included mini-jack cable from youriDevice to the W3 Sender audio input.2) Connect the W3 Sender to the included power adapter and plug the adapter into a power outlet.3) Connect the included mini-jack cable from the W3 4) Connect the W3 Receiver to another power adapter(1 power adapter is included, others sold separately).5) Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet.6) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will blink briefly and then go solid, indicating thatthey are paired.7) Play your music!4 Wireless Rear Speakers and/or SubwooferNote: If you have Audioengine 5+ powered speakers, youmay use the built-in USB power/charge port on the A5+ to power the W3 Receiver. Otherwise, you can use an iPhonecharger or purchase an extra Audioengine power adapter.1) Connect the W3 Sender and W3 Receiver to power adapters and plug each into a power outlet.2) Connect your surround sound AV receiver’s rear channel(or subwoofer) RCA outputs to the W3 Sender input.3) Connect the W3 Receiver to your powered rear channel speakers (or subwoofer).4) The status indicators on the Sender and Receiver will blink briefly and then go solid, indicating that theyare paired.5) Play your music!Note: To set up wireless rear channel speakers AND a wire-less subwoofer from your surround system, simply add another W3 Sender/Receiver pair and repeat the previous instructions.Here are some tips to try if your W3 is not performing as it should.SupportIf you have any questions or feel you may need service, contact us via email: support@audioengineusa.comor call toll-free in the United States: (877) 853-4447spiTsmelborPSender and/or Receiver status indicators are not lit:Sender and Receiver status indicators are both blinking:Sender and Receiver status indicators are both solidly lit, but no audio:Check that the Sender and Receiver are connected to power (from a USB port and/or power adapter). If using a computer, verify that the Sender (and not the Receiver) is connected tothe computer’s USB port. Repeat the Sender/Receiver pairing process (see “How to Pair” above). Check that the Sender is connected to the desired audio source and the Receiver's output is connected to the correct audio input. Check that all cables are properly connected. Unplug and reconnect each to verify. 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 W3” is selected in your system (see “Configurations” #1). If connected to a computer and using iTunes, verify that “Computer” is selected in the lower right corner of iTunes. If using a computer, check that the Sender (not the Receiver) is connected to the computer’s USB port.Technical Specifications ItemOutput levelFrequency Response(1 kHz = 0 dB) THD+NConditionmVdBdB%Specification1.0V0-0.4<0.01 20 Hz20 kHz ItemSignal - Noise RatioChannel SeparationEffective Distance (typical)ConditiondBdBdBmSpecification927070>30L > RR > LW3 ReceiverW3 Sender Computer (Mac or PC) Digital music playerPowered Speakers(for rear surround)Powered SpeakersPowered SubwooferAV ReceiverAV Receiver (subwoofer out)AV Receiver(rear speakers)Possible configurations:W3 Sender and Receiver sets packaged together are already paired, so if you're only using one set they will remember each other and no further configurationis needed. Pairing a Sender and Receiver:1) Press and release the pair button on the W3 Sender and the the status indicator will blink rapidly.2) Go to the W3 Receiver and press and release the pair button on the Receiver. 3) Both Sender and Receiver status indicators will turn solid, indicating they are now paired.4) Repeat these steps to add additional Receivers.Up to four W3 Receivers may be paired with one Sender, allowing the Sender to simultaneously broadcast audio to all Receivers, with no degradation of the audio signal.Once a Sender and Receiver are paired, they will remembereach other.3412V03iDevice Note: If using Audioengine 5+ (A5+) powered speakers the A5+ USB power port can be used to power the W3 Receiver. Note: The W3 Sender and Receiver each have USB connect-ors, however only the Sender can accept USB audio froma computer. The Receiver's USB connector is simply forpowering the device as USB adapters are widely-available.speaker system which has a built-in USB charge/power port.However, if you wish to add more Receivers, the followingprocedure explains how to add additional W3 Receivers toa Sender (or how to pair a Receiver to another Sender). AV ReceiverThe symbol on the Receiver (above right) with the arrow point-ing out indicates an audio output from the W3 Receiver that connects to the input of any audio system.ReceiverINPUTLRMacBookSenderSender ReceiverINPUTL RReceiverINPUTMENUSenderSender ReceiverINPUTSUB OUTUSBReceiver output to the powered speaker’s audio input.www.audioengineusa.comW3 Simultaneously broadcast to up to 4 W3 Receivers

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