Contents
Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................1
FCC Information .............................................................2
Contents .......................................................4
List of compatible iTunes host devices
for AirPlay ........................................................................5
Front view ........................................................................6
Back view ..........................................................................6
Top view............................................................................6
LED indications ..............................................................7
on PC or Mac) .................................................................8
iPod touch .......................................................................9
Firmware update ...........................................................11
Before you begin
Congratulations on purchasing your Acoustic
Research Advanced Audio System with AirPlay!
This product can provide you hours of music
enjoyment by allowing you to wirelessly stream
audio content from your iPad, iPhone or iPod
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touch installed with iOS 4.3.3 (or later) or a WiFi
enabled computer installed with iTunes 10.2.2 (or
later). No longer do you need to have your device
(iPad, iPhone, or iPod)
system. You can roam around the house or office
while texting, or gaming, or using some other
functions of your device, while still listening to
the great music played back through your
ARAP50. You can also play and charge your
devices through the USB port. Not all Apple
devices support the play and charge function of
the USB port.
Content of the box
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Additional requirements
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For WiFi connections, you may also need:
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Plugging in for power
Connect the supplied power adapter to the
ARAP50's DC jack, and connect the other end to
a convenient wall outlet. The three LED indicators
on the front of the unit will flash once indicating
successful connection.
Only use the power adapter which is
included with your product.
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List of compatible iTunes host
devices for AirPlay
Your ARAP50 is compatible with:
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tethered to your audio
Not all Apple devices support the play and
charge function through the USB port.
Main unit
AC/DC Adaptor
Broadband Internet service
Broadband (cable/DSL) modem, usually
supplied by your Internet service provider
An 802.11 b or g (WiFi) wireless home
network
Your wireless network's SSID
Your access password (for secure networks)
a WiFi enabled PC/Mac installed with iTunes
10.2.2 (or later); and
the following iPad, iPhone or iPod touch
models installed with iOS 4.3.3 (or later):
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iPad 2
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iPad
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iPhone 4S
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iPhone 4
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iPhone 3GS
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iPod touch (3rd, and 4th generation)
Before you try to connect the
ARAP50 to your network and
use it with your iPad, iPhone,
iPod touch, or computer with iTunes,
make sure you're using the latest
iOS version on your device (or
iTunes version on your PC or Mac).
• Device requirements iOS 4.3.3 or
later
• Computer requirements PC or
Mac running iTunes 10.2.2 or
later
If your device or computer does not
satisfy these requirements, AirPlay
will not function.