Pair the ARS140 with your phone/
device to create an audio streaming link
between the two devices. Your devices
must be paired before music can be
• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
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• Do not use this apparatus near
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifi ers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
• Only use attachments/accessories
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by
the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Some of the following information may
not apply to your particular product;
however, as with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed during
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Follow all instructions.
Electrical power information
Bluetooth version 3.0, EDR
Supported ProfiBluetooth les :
• A2DP 1.0 (Advanced Audio
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• The AC adaptor supplied with this
product is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or fl oor mount
• Do not use unauthorized chargers
or power adapters. Use only
chargers that came with your
product or that are listed in the user
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave suffi cient space around
the product for ventilation. Do not
place product in or on a bed, rug,
or in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air fl ow through vent
• Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
• Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. This product does
not contain customer serviceable
• The marking information is located
at the rear panel of apparatus.
• The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
• No naked fl ame sources such as
lighted candles should be placed on
• Only use this in moderate climates.
Important battery information
Warning: Your product contains a
battery and charging system which is
designed to work in temperatures that
do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving
this product in a closed automobile
or the trunk of an automobile where
temperatures may exceed 50°C may
result in permanent battery damage,
fi re, or explosion. Please remove your
product from the automobile when
you exit, do not place your product in
the trunk of your automobile, and do
not leave your product in any location
where temperatures may exceed 50°C.
Your product must be disposed of
properly according to local laws and
regulations. Because this product
• Press to adjust volume on the
speaker. You may also need to
adjust the volume on your device.
• Press to skip to previous track.
(3) Play/Pause/Call button
• Press to pause or resume audio
playback. When there is an
contains a battery, the product must
be disposed of separately from the
• Do not use the unit immediately
after transportation from a cold
place to a warm place; condensation
• Do not store the unit near fi re,
places with high temperature or in
direct sunlight. Exposure to direct
sunlight or extreme heat (such as
inside a parked car) may cause
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or
a damp chamois leather. Never use
• The unit must only be opened by
Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which
Note: In addition to using the supplied power adapter, you may also
charge the speaker using the provided Micro USB cable with any USB
compatible charging port.
The battery should be fully charged prior to fi rst use.
Once the battery is fully discharged, immediately recharge (regardless of wether
you plan to use battery or not) in order to maximize battery time.
If you plan not to use the battery for an extended period of time (one week or
longer), we recommend that you fully charge the battery. For longer periods of
storage, please recharge the battery at least once every two months to maintain
the battery in optimum condition.
(Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le) before proceeding.
*A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le) is a technology enabling streaming
stereo sound from an audio source (phone,
mp3 player) to a stereo speaker or headset
via Bluetooth. To do so, both devices must
Power On : Press the button on the
top of the ARS140. A power on beep
tone will be heard and the Pair indicator
Connect the supplied power adapter
to the DC 5V on the right of the
ARS140, and connect the other end to
a convenient wall outlet.
The Charge indicator on the right
of the ARS140 will turn solid red
while the speaker is charging. It turns
solid green when the speaker is fully
When the battery is low, the charge
The ARS140 is a portable, wireless stereo
speaker featuring a portable design and
Users can stream music wirelessly
from any smartphone, cell phone,
tablet, computer, laptop or mp3 player
supporting AVRCP, A2DP Bluetooth
The integrated rechargeable battery
ensures 5 hours of non-stop, maximum-
volume music, and up to 15 hours of
moderately played melodies.
The ARS140 comes with a 3.5 mm
stereo jack cable for devices that do not
The ® word mark and logos Bluetooth
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by VOXX Accessories Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
• Compatible with any Bluetooth
A2DP or HFP compatible phone, PC,
laptop, tablet or mp3 player
• 3.5mm auxiliary input jack for non
Bluetooth A2DP mp3 players and
smartphones, iPods or computers
• 3.5 mm stereo jack cable
• AVRCP (Audio / Video Remote
• HF (Hands-Free Profi le) v1.5
• HS (Headset Profi le) v1.1
10 meters standardBluetooth
Battery and Battery Life :
• Battery type : Lithium polymer ion
• Music playing time (maximum
• Music playing time (medium
• Charging time : 5 hours
Industry Canada Regulatory
and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This device complies with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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
The user is cautioned that this device
should be used only as specifi ed within
this manual to meet RF exposure
requirements. Use of this device in a
manner inconsistent with this manual
could lead to excessive RF exposure
incoming phone call, press to
• Press to skip to the next track.
(5) Pair button and Pair indicator
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to
activate pairing mode. If the
speaker is already connected and
you would like to connect to a
different device, press and hold
for 3 seconds to break the current
connection and initiate pairing.
Solid blue connection Bluetooth
Solid white AUX input connected
• Built-in microphone for using the
speaker as a speakerphone.
(8) DC In and Charge indicator
• Micro USB input jack for
• Line level input jack for analog
This Warranty does not apply to any
product or part thereof which, in the
opinion of the Company, has suffered
or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling,
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal
or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT
OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
This Warranty is in lieu of all other
express warranties or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or
representative is authorized to assume
for the Company any liability other than
expressed herein in connection with the
Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c
legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Recommendations before returning
your product for a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include
any remotes, memory cards, cables,
etc. which were originally provided
with the product. However DO NOT
return any removable batteries,
even if batteries were included
with the original purchase. We
recommend using the original
carton and packing materials. Ship
to the address shown below.
• Note that product will be returned
with factory default settings.
Consumer will be responsible to
restore any personal preference
Attn: Service Department.
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
1. If the ARS140 is off, press the
2. If this is the fi rst time you are
turning on ARS140, the Pair
indicator blinks in blue rapidly.
This indicates that ARS140 is ready
to be paired. If the Pair indicator
does not blink rapidly, press and
hold the button for 3 seconds.Pair
3. While the ARS140 is in pairing
mode, select AR FASHION SPKR
from the list of devices of Bluetooth
4. If your phone asks for a password/
pin code, enter 0000 and press OK.
5. Upon successful pairing, the ARS140
will beep once. It is now ready to
When you turn it on, the ARS140
reconnects automatically with the last
paired device. When you leave the
Bluetooth operating range with the
ARS140 turned ON, it disconnects. When
you come back into the Bluetooth
operating range, press the button Pair
to reconnect to the last paired device.
The ARS140 will beep once it has been
1. Go to your phone’s music player and
play a track by pressing “Play” . If
the ARS140 is connected, the music
will be heard directly in the speaker.
See your phone’s manual if needed.
2. To adjust the volume of your audio:
Use the – and + buttons on top of
the speaker. You can also use the
volume controls on your phone.
1. Plug one end of the supplied
3.5 mm stereo jack cable into the
AUX jack and the other end into
the output of your music player.
The speaker automatically switches
to the AUX audio and the Pair
indicator will turn white.
2. Press “Play” on your music player to
stream music directly via the ARS140
and use the controls on your music
3. To listen to audio again, Bluetooth
unplug the cable from the speaker’s
This speaker has a built-in microphone
on top of the speaker, so you can use
it for phone calls as well as music. Your
phone will ring through the speaker
when you’re receiving a call.
To answer/end the call: Press the
button on top of the speaker.
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to AR Audio Systems
VOXX Accessories Corporation (the
Company) warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this product that should
this product or any part thereof, under
normal use and conditions, be proven
defective in material or workmanship
within 12 months from the date of
original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with reconditioned
product (at the Company’s option)
without charge for parts and repair
To obtain repair or replacement
within the terms of this Warranty, the
product is to be delivered with proof
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specifi cation of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the Company
at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the
elimination of externally generated
static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of
broadcast or internet service, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or
reinstallation of product, to corruptions
caused by computer viruses, spyware or
other malware, to loss of media, fi les,
data or content, or to damage to tapes,
discs, removable memory devices or
cards, speakers, accessories, computers,
computer peripherals, other media
players, home networks or vehicle
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
This equipment must be installed and
operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used
for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users and installers must be provide
with antenna installation instructions
can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
• Increase the separation between the
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by VOXX Accessories
Corporation could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
your A2DP phone/Bluetooth
device before you can stream
music to the speaker. Please refer to
the Pairing section for details on how
Note: Make sure you’re close
enough to the speaker’s built-
in microphone so that the
other person can hear you!
Not all phones support playback
control and phone answer/end control.
Check your phone’s user manual for
more information if you’re having
trouble with these functions.
