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Important Notices
Important Note: Turn off the unit before inserting or unplugging
audio cables from a source device’s headphone or line-level output
jacks. Doing so will prolong the life of your unit, help protect your
device from static electricity and prevent potential damage
.
WARNING: The USB Update port is designed to allow connection
of a USB memory stick for firmware updates or Apple iPhone, iPod
Touch or iPad for Network Setup only. DO NOT connect it to a
computer or any other USB device, as damage may occur. For
instructions, see pages 9 and 18 for more information.
Introduction
The AQ Smart Speaker is a totally wireless and totally portable audio system - it can play your
audio and media anywhere around the house and garden direct from your Smartphone using
your existing Wi-Fi network.
The AQ Smart Speaker works with Apple’s AirPlay technology. It is able to wirelessly stream
music from iTunes 10 on your Mac or PC, or from an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad device with
iOS 4.2 or later.
Throughout this manual, when you see the term “iOS device”, it refers to any iPod, iPhone or
iPad which is running Apple Operating System iOS 4.2 or later.
With its leading edge and patented ultra-efficient high powered digital amplifier, the AQ
Smart Speaker is able to deliver superb high quality sound from a 24W unit, giving up to 20
hours before recharge when using the Aux In connection, and over 10 hours in AirPlay mode.
To conserve power, the Speaker also powers down after 10 minutes of inactivity (when in
Airplay mode, and running on battery power).
With more than one AQ Smart Speaker, you can build a stereo pair, or even an entire
multi-room sound system.
