Acoustic Research Headphones ARW200 User Manual

USB 5.1  
SURROUND SOUND  
HEADPHONES  
USER MANUAL  
ARW200  
 
ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s  
Welcome!......................................................................................3  
Features......................................................................................................................3  
What’s in the package? .......................................................................................... 4  
Using The Headphones with A PC.............................................4  
Connecting to Your PC........................................................................................... 4  
Using the Multi-Channel Audio Driver................................................................ 4  
Using the Headphones with a Mac............................................6  
Connecting to Your Mac......................................................................................... 6  
Storing The Headphones...........................................................7  
Troubleshooting.........................................................................7  
Listen Safely!.............................................................................................................7  
Technical Specifications............................................................8  
Warranty .....................................................................................8  
We l C o m e !  
Congratulations on your purchase of the USB 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones  
from Acoustic Research. The ARW200 lets you enjoy theater-quality, crystal  
clear, uncompressed Dolby Digital or uncompressed CD-quality surround sound  
for movies, gaming and music on your PC. The headphones offer a true 5.1  
stereo listening experience, with 3 speaker drivers on each side, including a  
subwoofer.  
This manual covers connection and detailed operating instructions for setup  
and use of the USB 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones. If, after having reviewed  
the instructions, you have any questions, please call toll-free 1-800-732-6866  
Features  
6 speakers deliver 5.1 Dolby Sound capability—3 speaker drivers on each side  
with sub-woofer enhancement delivers high quality sound with extended bass.  
5.1 Dolby Digital technologyTrue surround sound capability for movies, gaming  
and music.  
Ultra-comfortable—Lightweight, foldable design is easy to carry and easy to  
wear for extended use.  
PortabilityTravel case lets your headphones go wherever you go.  
Ease of use—Compatible with all Macintosh OS X, Microsoft Windows XP, 2000,  
and Vista equipped personal computers.  
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Ge t t I n G st a r t e d  
What’s in the package?  
Before you get started using your USB 5.1 Surround Sound headphones, take a  
moment to get familiar with the package contents:  
• USB 5.1 Surround Sound headphones  
• Travel pouch  
• CD with optional Multi-Channel Audio driver for PC  
Us I n G th e he a d p h o n e s W It h a pC  
The ARW200 requires no software to setup. So you can start using the unit  
right away.  
Connecting to Your PC  
1. Insert the USB plug into an available  
USB port on your computer.  
Connecting the  
headphones to  
a laptop  
2. Open your music or communication  
software on your computer, and your  
ARW200 is now ready to use.  
Using the Multi-Channel Audio Driver  
PC users may enhance their listening experience with additional sound  
adjustments by installing an audio driver on the CD that was included with the  
ARW200.  
To install this software on your PC:  
Note: Before you start, make sure your headphones are connected to your PC.  
1. Insert the CD that came with the headphones into your PC’s CD drive. The  
install wizard should start automatically.  
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Ge t t I n G st a r t e d  
2. Follow your PC’s install wizard to install the components you want to install:  
Install Driver installs the multi-channel audio driver.  
Install Demo Program installs a short demonstration of the audio  
driver’s capabilities.  
3. Once the install wizard has installed the program, it prompts you to restart  
your computer to finish. Click Finish to restart your computer.  
To launch the multi-channel audio driver:  
1. Once you’ve restarted your computer, plug the  
USB 5.1 headphones into the same USB port  
you used while installing the program. The  
Acoustic Research icon appears in the task bar  
in the lower-right-hand corner of your computer  
screen.  
Acoustic Research icon  
2. Click on the Acoustic Research icon to launch the program.  
3. Click on the Main Setting tab, and set the Analog Output to 6 for 5.1  
Surround Sound. The audio driver lets you adjust a virtual environment type  
and size as well as set the equalizer for different kinds of soundtracks or  
music.  
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Ge t t I n G st a r t e d  
Us I n G t h e he a d p h o n e s W It h a ma C  
The ARW200 requires a small adjustment to set up on Macintosh computers.  
Connecting to Your Mac  
1. Insert the USB plug into an available  
USB port on your computer.  
Connecting the  
headphones to  
a laptop  
2. Click on the Go menu on your Mac  
desktop and select Utilities.  
3. Double-click on Audio Midi Setup in  
the Utilities window.  
4. Click on the Properties for setting and slect USB Sound Device.  
5 Set the Default Output and System Output to USB Sound Device.  
6. In the Audio Output section of the Audio Midi Setup dialog box, set the  
Format to 48000.0 Hz and 6ch-16bit.  
7. Click the Configure Speakers button. Then click the Multichannel button in  
the Configure Speakers dialog box, and select the 5.1 Surround option.  
8. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the Configure Speakers dialog box.  
9. Press Command-Q to exit the Audio Midi Setup.  
Now you’re ready to enjoy true 5.1 Surround Sound on your Macintosh  
computer. Just insert a DVD or CD with 5.1 sound in your disc drive and play!  
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ad d I t I o n a l In f o r m a t I o n  
st o r I n G t h e he a d p h o n e s  
The ARW200 headphones come with a travel pouch for convenient storage on  
the go.  
To store the headphones:  
1. Unzip the travel pouch.  
2. Fold the earpieces flat and push them toward the top of the headband. The  
bottom of the headband should cross.  
3. Bundle up the cord and place it in the center of the folded headphones.  
4. Place the headphones and cord in the travel pouch, and zip the pouch  
closed.  
tr o U b l e s h o o t I n G  
The following troubleshooting guide takes you through two of the more  
common problems associated with the installation and/or operation of the USB  
headphones. If the problem you are experiencing persists, please call toll-free  
ISSUE: No sound  
• Check that your PC is turned on, and make sure that the PC’s mute function  
has not been activated.  
• Confirm that the headphones’ USB connector is properly connected to a USB  
port on your PC.  
ISSUE: Interrupted sound  
• Check that there is a secure connection between the headphones’ USB  
connector and a USB port on your PC.  
• Remove the headphones’ USB connector from the USB port it is currently  
connected to and connect it to a different USB port on your PC.  
Listen Safely!  
Enjoy your earphones at a safe volume. Avoid or limit the amount of time you  
listen at higher volumes—permanent hearing loss may occur if the earphones  
are used at too high a volume. If you experience a ringing in your ears, or  
your own voice and other sounds seem muffled, stop using the earphones and  
consult a hearing professional.  
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te C h n I C a l speCIfICatIons  
Patented three-speaker design in each earcup:  
16mm Neodymium drivers for front/subwoofer  
15mm Neodymium drivers for center  
15mm Neodymium drivers for surround  
Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz  
Distortion (THD): 1%  
12 mo n t h lImIted Wa r r a n t y  
Audiovox Electronics 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 (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair  
labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product along with any  
accessories included in the original packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage  
(e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the  
address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.  
This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside  
the United States or Canada. The warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally  
generated static or noise, to costs incurred for the installation, removal or reinstallation of the  
product.  
The 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 exposure to moisture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by an  
AC adapter not provided with the product, or by leaving non-rechargeable batteries in the product  
while plugged into an AC outlet.  
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 FOR THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH  
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT  
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL  
THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.  
No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than  
expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states/provinces 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state/province to state/province.  
U.S.A.: Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788  
CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga,  
Ontario L5T 3A5  
© 2008 Audiovox Accessories Corporation  
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350  
Carmel, IN 46032  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
ARW200_US_IB_00  
 

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