Airmotiv 3B User Manual
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1. Press the Input Button to toggle between the Bluetooth Input and the Line Input When the Bluetooth Input is selected the Airmotiv 3B s will play audio from whatever Bluetooth device they are currently paired with When the Line Input is selected the Airmotiv 3B s will play audio from the stereo analog line level audio source which is connected to the Line Input on the rear panel of the right speaker Note The BLUE Input LED indicates that the Bluetooth Input is selected the GREEN Input LED indicates that the Line Input is currently selected Note The Line Input connector on the rear ofthe right speaker will accept any standard stereo line level audio signal such as the analog output from an iPod and most portable audio players or the analog audio output from a computer s headphone output or USB DAC Press or press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down Buttons to raise and lower the Volume Note If you continue to press Volume Up when the Airmotiv 3B is at full Volume you will hear a loud beep each time the button is pressed Page 7 Airmotiv Is Pairing Bluetooth Devices With Your Airmotiv 3B s The Bluetooth module in your Airmotiv 3B s remains active whenever the speakers are On not in Standby mode You may pair the Airmotive 3B s with your Bluetooth device when either of their Inputs is selected and they will remain paired when you switch between the Bluetooth Input and Line Input Your Bluetooth 32. 3B s should only be cleaned as directed in the manual Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the speakers or power supply or submerging them in liquid any of the following occur You should seek service for your Airmotiv 3B s by qualified service personnel if 1 The power supply unit power cord or plug has been damaged 2 Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the speaker ports 3 The speaker units or power supply have been exposed to rain or water 4 The speakers exhibits a marked change in performance 5 The speakers have been dropped or the enclosure of the speakers or power supply has been damaged NOTE TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE AIRMOTIV 3B S FROM THE AC POWER MAINS DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE NOTE THE POWER CORD AND POWER SUPPLY ON THE AIRMOTIV 3B S MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES LA CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Airmotiv Is EMOTIVA Airmotiv 38 Precision Powered Bluetooth Monitors Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols Airmotiv 38 Precision Powered Bluetooth Monitors ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssee 1 IO UC id rte 3 About This Manual ceessssssssssccsseccssecsssccessecessecsssecsssccssscessscessescssscessecessecssneecsuecssneeeseessasees 4 Unipa kK asco 4 WE aii
3. carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack them please contact Emotiva immediately Gently remove your Airmotiv 3B s from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your Airmotiv 3B s ever need to be transported or shipped back to the factory for service We truly value customer feedback and would like to hear from you In the Package 1 Airmotiv 3B right with control panel 1 Airmotiv 3B left 1 Universal AC adapter 1 AC line cord 1 Speaker interconnect cable for connecting left and right speakers 1 Stereo audio Line In cable Page 4 Airmotiv Is Features The Airmotiv 3B is a precision powered monitor speaker that offers both wireless Bluetooth 2 0 connectivity for Bluetooth enabled devices like smart phones and a direct line level input for wired audio sources like computers and portable music players The Airmotiv 3B s small size makes it easy to position them where they sound their best on either side of your computer monitor or on the corners of your desk or on a convenient shelf while their powerful internal amplifiers solid construction and quality drivers enable them to produce a surprising amount of good quality room filling sound Features offered by the Airmotiv 3B s include Small footp
4. gets on the front panel or case of the Airmotiv 3B s or on the AC adapter they should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth Note DO NOT spray water or cleaning solution directly onto the Airmotiv 3B s or their AC adapter or into the ports Page 10 Airmotiv Is Troubleshooting The Airmotiv 3B is carefully designed and manufactured from high quality precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation We really doubt you ll ever have any problems with your Airmotiv 3B s but if you do here are a few things you could try Problem No output Verify that the AC adapter is connected to the rear of the right Airmotiv 3B speaker and to a live AC outlet and that you re using the correct AC adapter Verify that your Airmotiv 3B s are turned On the Standby LED should NOT be lit Verify that you have the correct Input selected BT Input or Line Input If you have selected the Bluetooth Input verify that your Airmotiv 3B s are paired to a Bluetooth device which is turned on and within range The BT Pairing LED should be lit steady BLUE Problem The right speaker works but the left speaker is silent Verify that you have connected the Speaker interconnect cable between the left and right speakers and that you have used the connector on the rear of the right speaker labelle
5. goes out of Bluetooth range your Airmotiv 3B s will unpair with it Many devices including iPhones will then automatically pair with your Airmotiv 3B s when they are again within range and switched On If you DO NOT want this to happen then you MUST instruct the phone or other device to forget your Airmotiv 3B s On some devices you may be able to configure whether this behavior occurs or not Page 8 Airmotiv Is Specifications Topology Two way tuned port speaker with internal amplifier Inputs Bluetooth wireless audio stereo Bluetooth 2 0 with AptX Analog audio stereo line level Drivers Woofer 2 5 long throw Tweeter 4 dome Cabinet MDF low diffraction cabinet with satin black lacquer finish Metal protective grilles for both woofer and tweeter Solid aluminum rear panel Power AC power 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 5 A AC adapter output 18 VDC 3 0A Size 5 1 2 deep x 6 3 4 high x 4 1 8 wide unboxed each speaker x 2 2 1 4 x 4 1 2 x 1 3 8 AC adapter 13 3 4 long x 8 5 8 wide x 11 high boxed Weight 7 lbs unboxed both speakers plus AC adapter 8 6 Ibs boxed Page 9 Airmotiv Is Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Airmotiv 3B s require no periodic maintenance or calibration Cleaning your Airmotiv 3B s If necessary the Airmotiv 3B s should be cleaned gently with a soft rag If something sticky
6. 66 8324 Provide the CSR with a description of your problem and the serial number of the product for which the warranty claim is being made 2 The CSR will provide you with a returned material authorization number RMA 3 Ship the product to Emotiva at the following address with the RMA written in large bold numbers on the outside of the box and with the letters RMA written before the number Parcels arriving without an RMA number on the outside of the box will be refused Emotiva Audio Corporation Attn Repair Department 139 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 How does state law apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Page 13 Airmotiv Is Notes The terms Bluetooth iPhone Android and AptX are the properties of their respective owners All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice User Manual Revision 1 1 February 2015 Page 14 Emotiva Audio Corporation 135 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 emotiva com
7. B s are ALWAYS in pairing mode when they aren t already paired with a Bluetooth device Note When the BLUE BT Pairing LED is flashing your Airmotiv 3B s are in Pairing mode when the BLUE BT Pairing LED is lit steadily then your Airmotiv 3B s are already paired with a Bluetooth device If your Airmotiv 3B s are already paired with a Bluetooth device and you wish to pair them with a new device you MUST tellthe device they are currently paired with to forget them or move that device out ofrange or turn it Off The Airmotiv 3B s cannot pair with a new Bluetooth device until the device they are currently paired with releases them Pairing with an Apple iPhone running IOS 7 or IOS 8 On your iPhone go to the Settings menu and select Bluetooth Under Devices click on ASM 3B this is your Airmotiv 3B s After a few moments your iPhone will indicate that it is paired To UnPair from an iPhone On your iPhone go to the Settings menu and select Bluetooth Under Devices click on the i icon next to ASM 3B Click Forget This Device Your iPhone will indicate that the device is no longer paired Pairing and UnPairing with Android Devices The Bluetooth menus on various Android devices are slightly different but the process will always consist of selecting the ASM 3B and instructing the phone to pair with it or unpair or forget it Note When a Bluetooth device is turned off or
8. E A E A E a AEA AATA 5 Connecting Your Airmotiv 3B s nnesseensssensssunnssunnssnnnssennssnnnsennnsennnsennssennssennsssnnssennsssnnnen 6 Operating Your Airmotiv 3B s enseesssensssennsennnssennssennssennssennssunnsnnnssennssennssennsssnnssennsssnnnen 7 Pairing Bluetooth Devices With Your Airmotiv 3B s esseenseeennsssennsseennnserennne 8 SECCION Sii ci W iais 9 Care and Maintenance cssscssssecssecsssscessecsssecsssecsnscessscessssessescestcesscseeseessneessneessnecensesess 10 Troubleshooting eiii ctricos lic Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty Page 1 Airmotiv Is Page 2 Airmotiv Is Introduction Thank you for purchasing the new Emotiva Airmotiv 3B Precision Powered Bluetooth Monitors The Airmotiv 3B s offer an unprecedented combination of sound quality and convenience At a mere 4 by 5 each the Airmotiv 3B s are so small that they actually fit easily on a typical desk computer stand or shelf yet they can fill an average sized room with great sounding music The Airmotiv 3B s support Bluetooth 2 0 and AptX for excellent sound quality and solid reception from your Bluetooth enabled smart phones and other portable devices and also provide an analog line level input for direct connection to a wired source like the audio output from a computer DAC or iPod Your Bluetooth audio is routed to the Airmotiv 3B s internal stereo 60 watt Class D amplifier via an all digital sign
9. EMOTIVA N m O IS n girmpliv amp E Precision Powered Bluetooth Monitors User Manual Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols to the presence of important installation operation and service instructions in The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user this manual intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is Please read this manual thoroughly before using your Airmotiv 3B s and be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future reference Safety is a key component to ensuring a long and trouble free product life Please read and follow all instructions and heed all warnings on the Airmotiv 3B s The vast majority of the subsequent safety precautions are common sense Airmotiv 3B s near water or in wet locations or in locations where they will be exposed to rain or splashing liquids and do not place any vase or other object filled with water on them DO NOT place the Airmotiv 3B power supply in locations where it will be exposed to liquids may have liquids spilled on it or may accidentally fall into water Doing so may result in damage to the unit and therisk of electric shock which may result in bodily i
10. al path and a 32 bit digital signal processor provides sophisticated dynamic processing and equalization to make sure that they sound their best even at high listening levels and with complex program material Not only do the Airmotiv 3B s deliver high quality sound that belies their tiny size but they also look and feel like a real high end audio component Solid MDF cabinets prevent the slightest hint of vibration or boxiness our elegant stealth styling minimizes diffraction effects and the real black satin lacquer finish resists fingerprints and looks right at home with any room decor A simple yet functional control panel lets you switch inputs and control volume from the top of the right hand speaker without having to feel around for controls buried on the back panel Airmotiv 3B Serious audio in the palms of your hands Enjoy The Emotiva Team Page 3 Airmotiv Is About This Manual This User Manual will provide you with the information you need to get started enjoying your Airmotiv 3B Precision Powered Bluetooth Monitors We suggest that you read through the entire manual we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions You may wish to keep a copy of this manual with your records and record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at the back Unpacking Your Airmotiv 3B s were
11. d to left speaker Problem Output is monaural with the Line Input selected Verify that you have connected your source to the Airmotiv 3B s using a STEREO signal cable The Speaker interconnect cable provided is NOT stereo Problem Your Airmotiv 3B s won t pair with your Bluetooth device Verify that your Airmotiv 3B s aren t already paired with another device If the BT Pairing LED is lit solid BLUE then your Airmotiv 3B s are already paired with another device and you must unpair them from that device or turn that device off before they will pair with a new device The Airmotiv 3B s are ONLY a Bluetooth speaker Some phones expect a Bluetooth headset with both a speaker and a microphone and will not pair with a Bluetooth device that only serves as a speaker If you have a problem which isn t solved by these suggestions please contact Emotiva Technical Support immediately at 1 877 EMO TECH 1 877 366 8324 where a real live person will be glad to help you Page 11 Airmotiv Is Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover Emotiva Audio Corporation Emotiva warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship How long does this coverage last This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for a period of one year thereafter Emotiva warrants any replacement product or part furnished hereunder against def
12. duct or part is repaired or replaced any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Emotiva s property When a refund is given the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to Emotiva and becomes Emotiva s property What is not covered by this warranty This warranty does not apply i to damage caused by use with non Emotiva products where the non Emotiva product is the cause of the damage ii to damage caused by service or maintenance performed by anyone who is not a representative of Emotiva iii to damage caused by accident abuse misuse flood fire earthquake or other external causes iv to a product or part that has been modified after its retail purchase where the modification caused or contributed to the damage v to consumable parts such as batteries or vi if any Emotiva serial number has been removed or defaced and Emotiva cannot otherwise confirm that you are the original retail purchaser EMOTIVA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY DEFECTS IN OR DAMAGES TO ITS PRODUCTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Page 12 Airmotiv Je How do you get service In order to make a claim under the warranty you must 1 Call a customer service representative CSR of Emotiva at 1 877 EMO TECH 1 877 3
13. ects in materials and workmanship for the longer of the following i the amount of time remaining under the original warranty or ii 120 days from your receipt of the repaired or replaced product The duration described in the previous 2 sentences is hereinafter referred to as the Term TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT AND ANY REPLACEMENT PRODUCT OR PARTS INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU A claim under this warranty must be made by you within the Term A claim shall not be valid and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the How do you get service section What will Emotiva do Emotiva will at its option either i repair the product or ii replace the product with a new consumer product which is identical or reasonably equivalent to the product Emotiva may provide you with a refund of the actual purchase price of the product in the event i Emotiva is unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made or ii you agree to accept a refund in lieu of other remedies hereunder When a pro
14. njury or death WARNING Always use the Airmotiv 3B s with the power supply that came with WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock DO NOT not use the them Using your Airmotiv 3B s with an incorrect power supply may result in damage to your Airmotiv 3B s or the power supply and therisk of fire or personal injury WARNING The Airmotiv 3B s and their associated power supply contain A no user serviceable parts inside The power supply operates internally at potentially dangerous voltages if the power supply becomes damaged or faulty or exhibits unusual behavior you should unplug it immediately and contact Emotiva Technical Support or seek help from other qualified service personnel Always install your Airmotiv 3B s according to the manufacturer s instructions and only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer Do not install or operate the Aimrotiv 3B s near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or other apparatus that produces heat Avoid placing the Airmotiv 3B s in bright sunlight as it may fade the finish Protect the power supply and power supply cables from being pinched walked on or otherwise damaged If you replace the power cord only use one of similar type and equal or greater current rating The power cable for the Airmotiv 3B s should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms or when unused for a long period of time The Airmotiv
15. rint at a mere 4 by 5 it s easy to find a place for your Airmotiv 3B s on a desk computer stand counter or shelf Real two way tuned port design a real high fidelity two way tuned port speaker design with a separate 3 4 dome tweeter and 2 5 long throw woofer Integrated stereo 30 watt per channel Class D amplifier efficiently delivers clean sound even at high listening levels and with complex program material Bluetooth 2 0 with AptX delivers high quality stereo sound from your smart phones and other Bluetooth enabled devices over an all digital signal path 32 Bit floating point digital signal processor provides sophisticated equalization and advanced dynamic processing to make sure your Airmotiv 3B s sound their best at all listening levels and with all types of music Separate line input for connecting analog sources like computer DACs and portable music players Convenient control panel located on the top of the right speaker no more fiddling with rear panel controls you can t see Universal AC adapter automatically detects and works with any line voltage between 100 VAC and 240 VAC Full one year warranty ensures that you ll be able to enjoy your Airmotiv 3B s for a long time You can find more information about the Airmotiv 3B s on our website at www emotiva com Page 5 Airmotiv Is Connecting Your Airmotiv 3B s 1 Connect the left and right Airmotiv 3B
16. speakers as shown using the speaker interconnect cable provided Note We recommend using the speaker interconnect cable provided While this cable uses standard connectors many signal cables with similar connectors may be too thin to work well as speaker cables The speaker cable provided is a heavy duty MONAURAL speaker cable and should ONLY be used for connecting the left and right speakers 2 Connect the power cable to the universal AC adapter as shown 3 Connect the DC power cable from the universal AC adapter to the right Airmotiv 3B speaker as shown 4 Connect the AC power cable to an AC power outlet Note For safety reasons we recommend connecting the AC power cable to the power outlet LAST after all other cables are connected Page 6 Airmotiv Is Operating Your Airmotiv 3B s Your Airmotiv 3B Precision Powered Bluetooth Monitors are operated using the control panel located on the top of the right speaker cabinet BT PAIRING STANDBY Press the Power Button once to Oo switch your Airmotiv 3B s On o press it again to switch your Airmotiv 3B s into Standby mode Note The RED Standby LED is lit when the Airmotiv 3B s are in Standby mode When the Airmotiv 3B s are On the RED LED will NOT be lit either the BLUE BT Input LED will be lit indicating that the Bluetooth Input is selected or the GREEN Line Input LED will be lit indicating that the Line Input is selected LINE IN o
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