Airpulse A80 - Speaker EDIFIER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Airpulse A80 EDIFIER

OPT AUX A80 Active Speaker System Dongguan Planum Audio Systems Co., LTD No. 2 East Industry Road, Songshan Lake Naonal High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Dongguan 523808 China www.airpulseaudio.com Printed in China User manual Mode d'emploi1 2 Please read the following contents carefully before turning on your equipment; and follow the instrucons below. Keep this informaon around for future reference.

1. Please read the instrucons carefully. Keep it in safe place for future reference

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instrucons.

4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

5. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched parcularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the speaker.

7. Only use aachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

8. Unplug this speaker during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of me.

9. Before connecng speakers to power source, please turn off the power switch and make sure

the volume is set at minimum level.

10. Please do not place power cable and signal cable near heat source (such as electric heater

and radiator). Do not leave cables where they can easily be stepped on or compressed.

11. Use electric outlets that allow power cable be pulled out easily. When speakers are not being

used for an extended period of me, please turn off power switch and disconnect power plug.

12. In order to avoid damage from thunder and lightning, turn off power switch and disconnect

speaker from power source during a rain storm.

13. Please do not drag power cable when disconnecng from wall socket. Hold power cord firmly

at the top to unplug from the wall socket.

14. Use the speakers only within voltage specificaons. Using the speakers with voltage higher than

specificaons is dangerous and can cause equipment damage, fire damage or bodily injury.

15. These speakers do not include any self serviceable parts. Do not aempt to open the speaker

to uninstall any parts or do any type of modificaons. If problems occur during use please contact professional technicians only for repair.

16. Please refer to the trouble shoong secon in owner’s manual for common operaon errors

and to determine possible malfuncon.

17. Please do not place speakers in places where they can be easily hit by falling objects or dropping

and splashing liquid. Do not place any lit fire (such as candle) on top of speaker as this may lead to fire hazard. Do not place any liquid containers on top of speaker as this may fall on speakers and causing electric shock and damage to speaker.

18. Place speakers in a stable posion so they will not easily fall off causing damage and injury.

19. Place speakers in a well venlated and dry posion, far from direct sunlight, heat source,

vibraon, dust, moist or extremely cold condion. For opmal performance, please leave at least 20 cm distance space around the speaker.

20. Please do not use speaker at maximum volume for an extended period of me, This may cause

damage to your hearing.

21. Before moving the speakers, please first turn off power switch and disconnect from power

22. When the following symptoms occur, please turn off power switch and disconnect from

power source: ‒ Power cable or plug is worn or damaged. ‒ Abnormal odor or smoke is detected. ‒ Small objects falling inside the speaker. ‒ Sudden break off while playing music. Consult a professional repair technician to diagnose and repair the speaker.

23. Do not use chemical solvent to clean the surface of speaker. To avoid surface damage, use

a clean and so cloth only.

24. Do not use the speakers in proximity closer than 22 cm to individuals wearing cardiac pacemaker

1. Use the same type of baery only to replace baery in remote control.

2. Never disassemble, smash, or compress baery inside remote control; or toss it into a fire.

3. Please stop using the remote control if it has the appearance of bulging, leaking, discoloring

or any other abnormal symptoms. Improper use of baery can cause explosion or leaking which leads to burn or other bodily injury. Please dispose baery by referring to local legislaon. Excessively loud music may lead to hearing loss. Please keep the volume in a safe range. Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collecon systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the speakers. When a cart is used, use cauon when moving the cart/speakers combinaon to avoid injury from p-over. Power warning:

1. Place the product near the power outlet for easy use.

2. Before use, make sure that the operang voltage is the same as your local power supply. Correct

operang voltage can be found on the product plate.

3. For safety purpose, unplug the product during lightning storms or when unused for extended

4. Under normal condions, the power supply may get hot. Please keep good venlaon in the area and

5. Safety warning labels on the housing or boom of the product or power adaptor.

Important safety instrucon This symbol is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is to warn the user not to disassemble the enclosure of the product and there is no user-replaceable part inside. Take the product to an authorized service center for repair. This symbol indicates that the product is for indoor use only. For wireless product:

1. Wireless product may generate shortwave radio frequencies and interfere with the normal

use of other electronic devices or medical equipment.

2. Turn off the product when it’s disallowed. Do not use the product in medical facilies, on

airplane, at gas staons, near automac gates, automac fire alarm system or other automated devices.

3. Do not use the product in the vicinity of a pacemaker within a 20cm range. The radio waves

may affect the normal operaon of the pacemaker or other medical devices. This symbol indicates that the product is a CLASS II or double insulated electrical device with no earth requirement. English English The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.3 4

1. Install the special driver

2. Connect PC to speakers

3. Set this product as the audio output device of PC

4. Play music on the PC

Warning: changes or modificaons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recepon, which 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 following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Exposure Compliance This equipment complies with FCC radiaon exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should beinstalled and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmier must not be co-located or operang in conjuncon with any other with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmier must not be co-located or operang in conjuncon with any other antenna or transmier.Speaker Illustraon Box Contents 3.5mm to RCA audio cable

Volume control Rotate clockwise to increase volume; rotate counter clockwise to reduce volume. When reaching maximum volume level, connue to rotate volume control will not change volume. Input selecon Press to switch between PC–AUX–USB– Opcal–Bluetooth modes. (As DSP will be reconfigured when input mode is switched, it is recommended to press aer the current mode indicator flashes once.) Standby control Press and hold to alternate between Power on and Stand by mode.

2. Bass level adjustment

Room acouscs may dictate which type of adjustment you need to make to retain the proper frequency response from the speaker. Turn from “0” to le to reduce low frequencies; Turn from “0” to right to increase low frequencies.

3. Treble level adjustment

Room acouscs may dictate which type of adjustment you need to make to retain the proper frequency response from the speaker. Turn from “0” to le to reduce high frequencies; Turn from “0” to right to increase high frequencies.

Turn on/off speaker power.

Connect to plug of power cord.

6. Auxiliary input port

Connect to audio source devices with RCA output port using RCA audio cable.

Connect to PC using 3.5mm to RCA audio cable, or connect to audio source devices with RCA output port using RCA audio cable.

Connect to audio source devices with USB output port using USB connecng cable.

11. Passive speaker connector

Connect to passive speaker using speaker connecng cable.

12. Acve speaker connector

Connect to acve speaker using speaker connecng cable.

13. LED indicator/remote control receiving

window Indicates current input mode based on audio sources and input selecon. English EnglishInstalling Baery in Remote Control Note

1. The baery life is normally about 6 months; please replace it when the remote control is

not sensive or the control distance to be shortened.

2. Remove the baery immediately when exhausted to avoid explosion or acid leaks.

3. Discard the baery immediately in the event of baery leakage, paying aenon not to

touch the leaking materials. If leaking is in contact with skin or gets in eyes/mouth, rinse immediately and seek emergency treatment immediately. Please clean the baery compartment thoroughly prior to installing new baery.

4. Never use the remote control in condions below:

– Places with high humidity, e.g. a bathroom – Places with high temperature, e.g. near a heater or stove – Places with extremely low temperature – In dusty places

5. Remove the baery when unused for a long period of me to avoid baery leakage.

6. Do not use this product when baery compartment is not securely closed, and keep the

remote control away from children.

7. There is a cell baery inside this product, if swallowed it will cause serious bodily injury;

possibly death in 2 hours. Never let children touch the baery.

8. If the baery is accidentally swallowed, rush to hospital immediately.

9. Danger of explosion if baery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent

10. The baery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sun, fire or similar.

① Infrared emission window USB OPT

② Standby buon When powered on, press the “ ” buon to let the speaker enter standby mode. Displayed value of remote control receiving window on the acve speaker will disappear but internal power is sll being connected. Re-press the “ ” buon or press the “VOLUME/INPUT” knob on the rear panel of the acve speaker to power on the speaker again. Press the “ ” buon on the rear panel to turn on/off the main power.

• When playing music in Bluetooth mode and switching to other modes, Bluetooth connecon will automacally return if selecng Bluetooth mode again.

• When playing music in USB mode and switching to other modes, PC needs to be reset for USB mode to be selected again. Please refer to “Set this product as the audio output device of PC”. Aim remote control at the remote control receiving window The opmum operaonal distance is within 7 meters. When the system receives remote control commands, display value of display window will alert or flash. How to operate remote control Within 7 meters

1. Insert a coin into the slot and rotate

counter-clockwise to open the baery compartment.

2. Install the new baery, close baery

compartment and rotate the cover clockwise to close the compartment. English EnglishCD player/music player /audio decoder, etc Set Top Box Blu-ray player LEFT SPEAKER Using the speaker connecng cable included to connect CD player 3.Connect to playback devices 6.Turn on main power

• Aer all cables are connected securely, press power switch on the rear panel to turn on main power;

• Press the “ ” on the remote control to let the speaker enter standby state;

• LED indicator will be lit to show current audio mode, please select the correct audio source with the corresponding connecon.

2. Connect to subwoofer (cable not included)

Connecng the A80 to subwoofer will improve low frequency effect from the system

• Place the passive and acve speaker on a solid, leveled and steady surface.

• For the opmum stereo sound effect, the listener can slightly adjust speaker angel.

• The treble has certain direcvity, and for more direct sound the speaker's tweeter should be at ear level of the listener.

LOW LEVEL Using RCA audio cable POWER OFF ON Preparaons 1.Connect speakers RCA audio cable RCA audio cable RCA audio cable PC or Mac PC or Mac USB cable Fiber opc input audio cable 4.Connect to power source Connect the power cable included to power input port on the rear panel, and then insert power plug into wall outlet. Preparaons 5.Speaker placement English English1. Insert RCA audio cable into AUX input port on the rear panel of the acve speaker (pay aenon to L/R connector matching); then connect RCA audio cable to audio source devices with RCA output port (CD player/audio decoder/PC/music player/ mobile phone).

CD playerVOLUME / INPUT AUX PC Input Mode

1. Insert RCA audio cable into PC input port on the rear panel of the acve speaker (pay

aenon to L/R port matching); then connect RCA audio cable to audio source devices with 3.5mm audio output jack or RCA output port (PC/music player/mobile phone).

2. Press the “PC” buon on the remote control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon

on the rear panel of the acve speaker to select PC input mode, LED indicator on the acve speaker will display “PC”.

AUX Input Mode CD player/audio decoder, etc PC/music player/mobile phone, etc

2. Press the “AUX” buon on the remote control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon

on the rear panel of the acve speaker to select AUX input mode, LED indicator on the acve speaker will display “AUX”.

3. Play music on the connected device, press the “+/-” buon on the remote control or

press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to adjust volume to a desired level.

3. Play music on the connected device, press the “+/-” buon on the remote control or

press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to adjust volume to a desired level. English English1. Press the “USB” buon on the remote control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to select USB input mode, LED indicator on the acve speaker will display “USB”. USB USB USB

SoundPlay Record Sound CommunicationSelect the follow player to change setting SpeakerDefault device 2-XMOS USB AudioApplyCancelSet as Default Properties ConfigurationConfirm USB Input Mode USB interface chip in the A80 is a XMOS chip commonly used by high-end audio equipments. Aer being connected to PC, USB interface will directly extract and play back digital audio signal in a manner similar to the “USB external sound card”, to avoid sound degradaon and dynamic range compression caused by digital-to-analog conversion of PC sound card, and to ensure the restoraon of original sound quality. USB connecng cable (B type)

• PCM audio signals (44.1KHz/48KHz/96KHz/192KHz) only funcons in USB mode.

• If connecng the speakers to a PC, driver program must be installed first for system to perform properly.

• USB driver in Mac operang system supports USB Audio Class 1 and Class 2 audio transmission by default, therefore driver program installaon is not needed. Install the special driver program (only for Windows) Please install the special driver program on the PC before connecng the PC to this product.

1. Download and extract the special driver program “A80 USB Driver” in the following

2. Aer installaon is complete, exit from all applicaons.

USB Input Mode Connect Windows PC already installed with USB driver or Apple Mac to the speakers using USB connecng cable. Connect PC to speakers Set this product as the audio output device of PC For Windows users, please open “Control panel” → “Sound” → “Play” → “Set as Default” Tab to set “XMOS USB Audio” as the current audio output device.

2. Set this product as the audio output device of PC

English English hp://www.airpulseaudio.com2. Press the “OPT” buon on the remote control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to select opcal input mode, LED indicator on the acve speaker will display “OPT”.

1. Connect this product to audio source device with opcal digital output port using

Set Top Box/Blu-ray player AIRPULSE A80

USB Input Mode For Mac users, please open “System Preferences” → “Sound” → “Output”Tab to select “AIRPULSE A80”as the current audio output device. Play music on the PC Play music on the connected device, press the “+/-” buon on the remote control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to adjust volume to a desired level.

• The play control under USB input belongs to USB HID control. This control needs support of player soware,and so there may be compability differences for different audio player soware.

• USB driver in Mac operang system supports USB Audio Class 1 and Class 2 audio transmission by default, therefore driver program installtaion is not needed.

• Windows 7/ windows 10 operang system have self USB driver, only support USB Audio Class 1 type USB audio transmission (only support 2 channel audio signal, the highest sampling rate is 96KHz), The USB connecng chip of A80 uses USB Audio Class 2 type audio transmission to support 192KHz audio signal, so for Windows 7/ windows 10 operang system users, using the A80 speaker needs to download the special driver program.

• When USB input is disconnected or in other modes, please reset on the PC to re-select USB input. Please see “Set this device as the audio output device of PC” for details.

• As Microso Company had stopped maintaining the XP system, we can’t provide the driver program with Microso digital signed.

• If you need to buy USB A type to B type connecng cable, you can search and buy it on the various e-commerce plaorms. Opcal Input Mode

3. Play music on the connected device, press the “+/-” buon on the remote control

or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to adjust volume to a desired level.

• Only the standard PCM audio signals (44.1KHz/48KHz/96KHz/192KHz) funcon in opcal mode.

• If the opcal digital output of playing device is ACC, such as on a TV, please switch it to PCM. English English17

Specificaons/statement Tweeter: Horn Loaded Ribbon Tweeter Mid-Woofer: 4.5 inch Aluminum Cone Mid-Woofer Amplifier System: Digital Amplifier with Xmos Processor Power Output: L/R (Treble): 10W+10W, L/R (Woofer): 40W+40W Frequency Range: 52Hz-40KHz Signal-Noise Rao: L/R: ≥90dB(A) Input Mode: AUX, PC, USB, Opcal, Bluetooth. The USB, Opcal inputs support up to 192KHz input sample rate Input Sensivity: AUX: 450±50mV PC: 550±50mV USB: 400±50mFFs Opcal: 400±50mFFs Bluetooth: 500±50mFFs Sub Out : 1200mV Max(Changes with the master volume changes) Mains Voltage: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz Cabinet Size (WxHxD): 140x250x220mm Net Weight: 9.3Kg (20.5 Pounds) / Set NOTICE: For the need of technical improvement and system upgrade, informaon contained herein may be subject to change from me to me without prior noce. AIRPULSE A80Bluetooth

VOLUME / INPUTVOLU ME / INPUT

1. Press the “ ” buon on the remote control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon

on the rear panel of the acve speaker to select Bluetooth input mode, LED indicator on the acve speaker will display “ ”.

2. Set your Bluetooth device to search for and connect to “AIRPULSE A80”; pin code for

connecon is “0000” if needed. Operaons may be different between different devices, please refer to the operaonal instrucons aached with the devices.

• Effecve Bluetooth connecon distance is within 10 meters.

• The Bluetooth of A80 can only be searched and connected in Bluetooth input. The exisng Bluetooth connecon will be disconnected once the speaker is switched into other audio inputs. When switched to Bluetooth input, the speaker will try to connect to the Bluetooth device connected last me.

• To disconnect Bluetooth, press and hold the “ ” buon on the remote control for above 2 seconds.

• To enjoy all Bluetooth funcons please ensure your audio device has A2DP and AVRCP profiles.

• When connected to this product, Bluetooth connecvity and funcons may be different between different Bluetooth devices, depending on soware sengs of Bluetooth devices.

3. Play music on the connected Bluetooth device, press the “+/-” buon on the remote

control or press the “VOLUME / INPUT” buon on the rear panel of the acve speaker to adjust volume to a desired level.

• Check if the power indicator light is ON

• Try to turn up the volume using either the master volume control or remote control.

• Ensure the audio cables are firmly connected and the input is set correctly on the speakers.

• Check if there is signal output from the audio source.

• Effecve Bluetooth transmission range is 10 meters, please make sure operaon is within the range.

• Try another Bluetooth device for connecon.

• Check if mains power is connected, or if the wall outlet is switched on. No sound Cannot connect via Bluetooth The A80 does not turn on If you want to find out more about AIRPULSE, please visit our website at www.airpulseaudio.com

• Make sure the speaker is switched to Bluetooth input, in other audio input mode Bluetooth can not be paired or connected. Disconnect from any Bluetooth device by pressing and holding the Bluetooth buon in Bluetooth mode, and then try again.

AIRPULSE A80 SoundPlay Record Sound CommunicationSelect the follow player to change setting SpeakerDefault device 2-XMOS USB AudioApplyCancelSet as Default Properties ConfigurationConfirm