Oregon Speaker System WRS368 User Manual

Music Sphere  
Wireless Remote Speaker System  
Model: WRS368  
User Manual  
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If the system does not operate normally by following  
the operating instructions.Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the product to its  
normal operation.  
PROTECTIVE ATTACHMENT PLUG  
The product is equipped with an attachment plug having  
overload protection. This is a safety feature. See user  
manual for replacement or resetting of protective device.  
If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service  
technician has used a replacement plug specified by  
Oregon Scientific that has the same overload protection  
as the original plug.  
If the system has been dropped or damaged in any  
way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to  
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article  
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA 70,  
provides information with regard to proper grounding of  
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-  
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
When parts need replacing, ensure the authorized  
service center uses parts specified by the manufacturer  
or parts that have the same characteristics as the original  
parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK  
After repairs or service, ask the authorized service center  
to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in  
proper working condition (if you have the product  
serviced, remember to bring the entire system so the  
authorized service center may have access to all the  
necessary components in the system).  
LIGHTNING  
For added protection for the system during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect any cables. This will prevent damage to the  
system due to lightning and power-line surges.  
WALL MOUNTING  
The product should be mounted to a wall only as  
recommended by Oregon Scientific.  
POWER LINES  
An outside antenna system should not be located near  
any overhead power lines or other electric light or power  
circuits, or when it can fall into such power lines or  
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
MAINTENANCE  
Do not subject the product to extreme impact, shock  
or fluctuations in humidity.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the  
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right  
to use the product and invalidate the warranty.  
OVERLOADING  
Do not tamper with internal components or attempt  
to service the product yourself. If any electronic  
circuitry is exposed, do not, under any  
circumstances, touch the circuitry as there is a  
danger of electric shock.  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of  
fire or electric shock.  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY  
The unit should not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, should be placed on the unit.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
the openings as they may touch dangerous voltage  
points or short-out parts that could result in fire or electric  
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD as the  
surface can be easily damaged. Take special care  
when handling a damaged LCD, as the liquid crystals  
can be harmful to your health.  
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE  
Do not use or store the unit in locations that may  
adversely affect the product such as rain, snow,  
moisture, dust or desert. Keep your player in a dry,  
well-ventilated place to prevent it from molding.  
Do no attempt to service this product yourself as opening  
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Unplug the system from the  
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following conditions:  
Do not place this unit in direct sunlight for long  
periods. This may deform or discolour the cabinet  
and may cause malfunction.  
When the power-supply cord, plug or cables have  
been damaged.  
Keep this unit away from strong magnetic fields.  
Exposure to magnetic fields may cause a loss to the  
wireless signal reception or even damage the unit's  
internal circuitry.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
If the system has been exposed to rain or water.  
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Stains on the unit should be wiped off with a soft,  
lint-free cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it  
with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent  
and wrung well, then wipe clean. Remember to  
unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
Never use alcohol, solvent, aerosol cleaners,  
chemical, paint thinner or benzene to clean the unit.  
The speaker grille requires no special care, although  
you may pull the grille out from the unit and clean or  
vacuum the individual grille holes carefully if  
necessary.  
The temperature around the center unit must be  
between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). Operating  
the unit in temperatures outside this range will  
increase the risk of damage and malfunction.  
Ensure the equipment is installed near a socket-  
outlet and easily accessible.  
Protect the cables from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the product.  
Do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or  
place heavy objects on them.  
When unplugging the AC adaptors from the wall  
outlet or unplugging any cables from the speaker or  
Transmitter, always pull the plug or connector, not  
the cord.  
Ensure the cables are correctly connected. Improper  
connections may damage the system due to short-  
circuiting.  
Listening to music at high volume for long periods of  
time may damage your hearing. Keep the volume at  
a moderate level.  
The technical specifications for this product and the  
contents of the user manual are subject to change  
without notice.  
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FCC Statement ....................................................... 13  
Declaration of Conformity .................................... 13  
EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 13  
Music Sphere  
Wireless Remote Speaker System  
Model: WRS368  
USER MANUAL  
CONTENTS  
Important Safety Instructions ................................. 1  
Maintenance ............................................................. 2  
Contents ................................................................... 4  
Introduction .............................................................. 5  
Getting Started ......................................................... 5  
Unpacking .............................................................. 5  
Product Overview .................................................... 5  
Wireless Remote Speaker ..................................... 5  
Front View ......................................................... 5  
Back View.......................................................... 5  
Control Panel..................................................... 6  
LCD Display ...................................................... 6  
Transmitter ............................................................. 6  
Connecting the Wireless Remote Speaker ............ 6  
Connecting Audio Sources to The Transmitter ...... 7  
Connecting the AC Adaptor to the Transmitter ...... 7  
Connecting the AC Adaptor to the Wireless  
Remote Speaker .................................................... 7  
Installing Batteries Into Wireless Remote  
Speaker ................................................................. 7  
Installing the Wall Mount Unit (Optional) ............... 8  
Basic Speaker Operation ........................................ 8  
Power On / Off ....................................................... 8  
Adjusting Volume ................................................... 8  
Mute Function ........................................................ 8  
Adjusting Bass and Treble ..................................... 9  
Changing Audio Sources ....................................... 9  
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 9  
The Remote Learning Function .............................. 9  
Learning to Increase Volume Using the Audio  
Source Remote Control Device ............................. 9  
Learning to Decrease Volume Using the Audio  
Source Remote Control Device ........................... 10  
Learning to Activate the Mute Function Using  
the Audio Source Remote Control Device ........... 10  
The Remote Repeat Function ............................... 10  
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 11  
Specifications ......................................................... 12  
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 12  
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NOTE Please observe the local regulations regarding  
the disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and  
old equipment.  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM  
Music Sphere Wireless Remote Speaker System  
(WRS368) as your personal product of choice. The  
Wireless Remote Speaker is an ultra-portable unit that  
lets you listen to audio from almost anywhere in the home  
or office regardless of where the audio source is located.  
NOTE This equipment has been designed and  
manufactured to meet international safety standards but,  
like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you  
are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
The sleek, spherical Wireless Remote Speaker plays  
back crystal-clear sound from up to 3 different audio  
sources, for example, a stereo, DVD home theater,  
MP3 player, CD player, television or radio connected to  
a Transmitter that transmits wireless signals to the  
speaker with a range of up to 30 meters (98 feet).  
PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
WIRELESS REMOTE SPEAKER  
FRONT VIEW  
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The Wireless Remote Speaker is equipped with remote  
"learning" and remote "repeat" functions, which enables  
the remote control device of any connected audio source  
to control speaker functions. Similarly, you can use the  
remote control device and conveniently control audio  
source functions direct from the speaker, without having  
to point the remote control toward the source.  
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Other features include:  
Wireless transmission using 2.4GHz digital radio  
frequency at a range of up to 30 meters (98 feet)  
FHSS technology eliminates interference  
2.1 speaker system  
Total power output of 6W  
Adjustable bass and treble controls  
3-colour LCD backlight for easy viewing  
Clock  
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Wall mount kit for remote speaker  
Unique, portable, go-anywhere design  
1. Control panel  
2. Speaker grille  
3. LCD display  
4. Infrared sensor  
GETTING STARTED  
UNPACKING  
BACK VIEW  
When you unpack your Wireless Remote Speaker, make  
sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in  
case you need to later return it for servicing.  
In this box you will find:  
Wireless Remote Speaker  
Transmitter  
9V AC adaptor for Wireless Remote Speaker  
9V AC adaptor for Transmitter  
Y audio cable  
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Wall-mount unit  
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4 screws for wall-mount unit  
Allen key  
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Lint-free cloth  
User manual  
1. DC IN jack  
Quick start guide  
2. Screw holes for wall mount  
3. Battery compartment  
4. Reset  
Warranty card  
5. Channel switch  
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CONTROL PANEL  
CONNECTING THE WIRELESS REMOTE  
SPEAKER  
1. Clock set  
2. Mute  
CAUTION To avoid being exposed to any radio  
frequency emission, the Wireless Remote Speaker and  
Transmitter should be placed at least 20cm (8 in) away  
from nearby persons.  
3. Volume down  
4. Audio source selection  
5. Remote learner  
6. Equalizer  
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For the Wireless Remote Speaker to playback audio from  
up to 3 audio sources, you must first connect each audio  
source to the Transmitter. For example, you can have  
7. Volume up  
8. Power on / off  
your stereo connected as source  
, your DVD player  
as source and your TV as the third audio source.  
LCD DISPLAY  
An audio signal is transmitted from the Transmitter to  
the Wireless Remote Speaker via a radio frequency data  
channel at a range of up to 30 meters (98 feet). The  
speaker then regenerates sound from an audio source  
similar to a speaker that is directly connected to a source.  
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NOTE The transmitter and speaker should each be set  
to the same channel to ensure proper signal  
transmission. If the transmitter is set to A, the speaker  
should also be set to A. If a second transmitter and  
speaker is used, the channel for each of these units  
should be set to B. Simply slide the channel switch to  
the appropriate channel.  
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1. Volume bar  
9. Audio sources 1, 2  
and 3  
2. Reception status  
3. Bass and treble  
4. Mute on / off  
5. Clock  
Audio source  
10. Low-battery indicator  
11. AC power indicator  
Max: 30 meters  
(98 feet)  
12. Learning status  
confirmed  
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6. Learning function -  
volume up  
13. Learning status  
learning  
7. Learning function -  
volume down  
14. Learning status  
activated  
8. Learning function -  
mute  
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1. Connecting audio sources to the Transmitter using  
the supplied Y cable or a standard stereo cable (read  
following section on "CONNECTING AUDIO  
SOURCES TO THE TRANSMITTER" for more  
information)  
TRANSMITTER  
2. Connecting the AC adaptor to the Transmitter  
3. Connecting the AC adaptor or installing batteries to  
the Wireless Remote Speaker  
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1. Channel switch  
2. Line-in jack (audio source  
)
3. RCA red / white input jack (audio source  
)
4. Line-in jack (audio source  
5. DC IN jack  
)
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1. Connect the AC adaptor connector into the DC IN  
9V jack at the back of the Transmitter.  
CONNECTING AUDIO SOURCES TO THE  
TRANSMITTER  
2. Plug your AC adaptor into an electrical socket.  
Use the Y audio cable to connect audio source to the  
Transmitter:  
NOTE Always use the supplied 9V AC power adaptor  
that is designed specifically for the Transmitter only.  
Using any other AC power adaptor may cause the unit  
to malfunction and increase the risk of fire or injury.  
1. On one end of the cable are red / white connectors.  
Plug them into the RCA red / white input jack at the  
back of the Transmitter.  
2. At the other end of cable is a stereo connector. Plug  
the connector into the line-out jack of the audio  
source.  
NOTE Should you notice any abnormality in the  
TransmitterAC adaptor, disconnect it from the electrical  
socket and Transmitter immediately.  
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTOR TO THE  
WIRELESS REMOTE SPEAKER  
TIP Your audio source may require the red / white  
connector plugged in instead of the stereo connector. If  
so, simply plug the Y cable's stereo connector to a line  
in jack on the Transmitter, as shown below.  
1. Connect the AC adaptor into the DC IN 9V jack on  
the Wireless Remote Speaker as shown in the  
diagram.  
2. Plug your AC adaptor into an electrical socket. You  
will see  
appear on the LCD when the speaker  
is powered on (see section on "BASIC SPEAKER  
OPERATION" for more information).  
TIP Using theAC adaptor will help to save on batteries.  
3. To connect a second and third audio source (audio  
source  
and audio source  
), use another  
NOTE Always use the supplied 9V AC adaptor that is  
designed specifically for the Wireless Remote Speaker  
only. Using any other AC adaptor may cause the unit to  
malfunction and increase the risk of fire or injury.  
Y audio cable or stereo cable (in which both ends  
are stereo connectors) and connect the audio  
sources to the Transmitter's stereo jacks.  
TIP The line-out jacks on the audio source may already  
be occupied by other connectors. If the audio source  
has a headphone jack available, the stereo connector  
can be plugged into the headphone jack as an alternative  
line-out connection.  
NOTE  
Should you notice any abnormality in the  
Wireless Remote SpeakerAC adaptor, disconnect it from  
the electrical socket and speaker immediately.  
INSTALLING BATTERIES INTO WIRELESS REMOTE  
SPEAKER  
It is not necessary to prioritize the connections.  
NOTE  
While using the AC adaptor to operate the Wireless  
Remote Speaker will help to save on batteries, the option  
to use batteries provides added flexibility and portability  
to move and place the unit almost anywhere without  
being restricted by cables.  
That is, if you are connecting just 1 audio source you do  
not need to connect it to the Transmitter's audio source  
jack. It can be connected to the audio source , or  
line-in jack instead, depending on whether a Y cable  
or stereo cable is used.  
The Wireless Remote Speaker requires 6 "C" batteries  
(not included). To install the batteries:  
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTOR TO THE  
TRANSMITTER  
1. Open the battery compartment cover.  
2. Insert 6 "C" batteries into battery compartment  
according to the correct polarity indicators.  
3. Close the battery cover.  
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POWER ON / OFF  
1. To turn on the Wireless Remote Speaker, press the  
button located on the unit's Control Panel.  
The volume bar, speaker  
icon, clock, reception  
status icon  
and  
audio source number all  
appear on the LCD. The  
LCD backlight also turns  
on.  
NOTE In a non-controlled environment, many factors  
can affect battery life, such as volume, LCD backlight  
and temperature. When the batteries are not used for a  
long period of time, remove them to save battery power.  
If the Wireless Remote Speaker is receiving a signal  
NOTE  
When the batteries are becoming low on power  
, appears on the right side of the LCD and the LCD  
backlight dims.  
from the Transmitter,  
icon does not appear, power off the unit and then turn it  
back on to reset the signal. Make sure appears full.  
is displayed on the LCD. If the  
NOTE Do not use different types of batteries together  
or mix new batteries with old ones. When any of the  
batteries are depleted, replace all batteries with new  
ones.  
NOTE If appears on the LCD, the reception signal  
is interrupted or the speaker is out of range of the  
Transmitter. The audio source number will not show on  
the display and the LCD backlight turns off. See section  
on "TROUBLESHOOTING" for more information.  
INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT UNIT (OPTIONAL)  
2. To power off your Wireless Remote Speaker, press  
The Wireless Remote Speaker is equipped with rubber  
supports to give your unit a stable base while placed on  
any a flat surface.  
the  
button again (the clock remains on even  
when the speaker is turned off).  
NOTE The Wireless Remote Speaker should be turned  
off even if the power at the audio source has been turned  
off.  
TIP  
When left unused for a long period of time, the  
unit should be unplugged from the electrical socket. If  
you are using batteries to operate the Wireless Remote  
Speaker, remove them to save battery power.  
ADJUSTING VOLUME  
However, you have the option to fix the location of your  
speaker against the wall using the supplied L-shaped  
wall-mount unit and 4 screws:  
1. To increase volume, press the  
button once. To  
continuously increase volume, press and hold the  
button down until the desired volume level is  
reached.  
1. Position the wall-mount unit's vertical panel onto the  
area of the wall where you would like to hang the  
unit.  
NOTE Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
portion of audio with very low-level inputs or no signals.  
If you do, the speaker may become damaged when a  
peak level portion is played.  
2. Secure the 15mm (0.6 in)  
screws into the  
corresponding holes of the vertical panel until it is  
firmly fixed against the wall.  
3. Place the Wireless Remote Speaker onto the  
horizontal panel of the wall-mount unit, making sure  
to align the 2 screw holes of the horizontal panel  
with those of the speaker.  
2. To decrease volume, press the  
To continuously decrease volume, press and hold  
the button down until the desired volume level  
button once.  
is reached.  
4. Insert the remaining two 10mm (0.4 in)  
screws  
into the aligned holes and secure the speaker onto  
the horizontal panel. The wall-mount unit and  
speaker should be securely fixed in place.  
NOTE Before playing back audio from any source,  
decrease the volume of the connected device to avoid  
damaging the speaker.  
MUTE FUNCTION  
BASIC SPEAKER OPERATION  
1. To mute the sound of the Wireless Remote Speaker,  
press the  
button.  
will appear on the LCD.  
Once the audio sources are properly connected to the  
Transmitter, and the AC adaptors connected to the  
Transmitter and Wireless Remote Speaker (or batteries  
inserted into the speaker), you are ready to operate the unit.  
2. To deactivate the mute function, press the  
button again.  
will appear on the LCD.  
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NOTE If you increase (or decrease) the volume while  
the speaker is on mute, the Mute function will deactivate  
and the volume will turn on again.  
ADJUSTING BASS AND TREBLE  
Adjusting the Wireless Remote Speaker's bass and  
treble settings allows the device to playback audio with  
a different range of sound and tonal effects.  
To adjust the bass sound:  
1. Press the button once.  
2. Use the buttons to increase or decrease the  
bass. To continuously increase or decrease the bass,  
appears on the LCD.  
The clock can only be adjusted by minute  
NOTE  
increments and not by hour increments.  
/
press and hold the  
desired bass level is reached.  
/
button down until the  
No other buttons can be pressed while the  
NOTE  
setting clock function is on. "Auto quit" activates when  
the function is idle for more than 30 seconds; the last  
time that was set prior to idling is not saved.  
3. Press the button again.  
appears on the LCD.  
To adjust the treble sound:  
NOTE Regardless of whether your Wireless Remote  
Speaker is powered on or off, the clock will still show on  
the LCD.  
1. Use the  
/
buttons to increase or decrease the  
treble. To continuously increase or decrease the  
treble, press and hold the  
/
button down until  
the desired treble level is reached.  
2. Press the button once to exit.  
THE REMOTE LEARNING FUNCTION  
NOTE  
10 seconds.  
"Auto quit" activates when idle for more than  
NOTE Oregon Scientific does not assure the  
compatibility of this product with allAudio / Video devices  
existing in the market.  
CHANGING AUDIO SOURCES  
The Remote Learning function allows you to use a  
remote control device of an audio source(s) connected  
to the Transmitter to adjust the Wireless Remote  
Speaker's volume and activate the mute function,  
regardless of where the audio source is located.  
Essentially, the remote control device of the audio  
source, for example, a DVD player, becomes the  
speaker's remote control device.  
If all audio source cables are properly connected to the  
Transmitter, you may change to and from any source  
with a convenient press of the  
button. The LCD  
backlight changes colour to indicate the change in audio  
source.  
AUDIO SOURCE  
Source  
LCD COLOUR  
Blue  
Source  
Red  
NOTE Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both  
the audio source's remote control and in the Wireless  
Remote Speaker, if used.  
Source  
Green  
1. To change the audio source, press the  
The default setting is source  
button.  
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NOTE Incandescent or low-energy light can cause  
interference with the infrared transmissions. When using  
the Learning function, keep the audio source's remote  
control and Wireless Remote Speaker at least  
0.9 m (3 feet) away from such light sources.  
2. Press the button again to change the audio  
source to source . The audio source icon will  
change from Source to Source  
3. Press the button a third time to select the third  
audio source.  
4. To change the audio source at any time, repeatedly  
press the button until the desired source is  
.
NOTE "Auto quit" activates when idle for more than  
60 seconds.  
shown on the LCD.  
LEARNING TO INCREASE VOLUME USING THE  
AUDIO SOURCE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
To teach your remote control device to increase volume:  
To set the time:  
1. Check that your desired audio source is  
displayed on the LCD. You may choose from any of  
the 3 sources.  
1. Press the  
button. Both hands on the clock will  
begin flashing.  
2. Use the  
button once to advance the clock by 1 minute and  
press the button to turn the clock back by  
/
buttons to set the time: press the  
2. Point the top of your audio source's remote control  
device at the base of the Wireless Remote Speaker  
so the infrared sensor on the remote control is in  
line with the infrared sensor located at the bottom of  
the speaker.  
1 minute. Press and hold the  
to set the time faster.  
/
buttons down  
3. Press the  
button to confirm the newly set time  
and exit the clock setting mode.  
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The distance between remote control device and  
TIP  
LEARNING TO ACTIVATE THE MUTE FUNCTION  
USING THE AUDIO SOURCE REMOTE CONTROL  
DEVICE  
speaker should be no more than approximately 38 mm  
(1.5 inches) apart. This is to ensure the infrared signal  
from the audio source's remote control device is captured  
by the Wireless Remote Speaker during the learning  
session.  
To teach your remote control device to activate the Mute  
function:  
1. Press the  
previously learning to decrease volume.  
will appear flashing simultaneously on the LCD  
button 3 times or once if you were  
and  
for 3 seconds.  
will flash in place of  
will remain flashing while  
.
2. Press the mute button on the remote control device  
of your audio source while pointing the remote control  
device at the speaker.  
signal is received.  
stops flashing once a  
then appears and begin  
flashing, indicating that the remote control device  
has confirmed learning the function.  
3. Press the button once to exit the Learning mode.  
3. On the speaker, press the  
button once.  
and  
The mute button of your remote control device has now  
learned to activate or deactivate the mute function on  
your Wireless Remote Speaker when pressed.  
will appear flashing simultaneously on the LCD  
for 3 seconds.  
flash in place of  
will remain flashing while  
.
will  
4. Press the volume up button on the remote control  
device of your audio source while pointing the remote  
TIP You can repeat these steps with any of the 3 audio  
sources but you must use the remote control device of  
the particular audio source. For example, you can only  
control device at the speaker.  
once a signal is received.  
stops flashing  
then appears and  
use the remote control device of audio source  
adjust audio source volume and mute, not audio  
source  
to  
begins flashing, indicating that the remote control  
device has confirmed learning the function.  
.
5. Press the button 3 times to exit the Learning mode,  
or press once to learn to decrease volume.  
TIP After the remote control device has successfully  
learned to increase, decrease and mute speaker volume,  
you no longer need to point the remote control device  
38 mm (1.5 inches) from the speaker; instead, you may  
use the remote control device to increase volume up to  
7 meters (23 feet) in open space away from the speaker.  
The volume up button of your remote control device has  
now learned to increase the volume on your Wireless  
Remote Speaker when pressed.  
LEARNING TO DECREASE VOLUME USING THE  
AUDIO SOURCE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE  
THE REMOTE REPEAT FUNCTION  
To teach your remote control device to decrease volume:  
button twice or once if you previously  
learned to increase volume. and will  
appear flashing simultaneously on the LCD for  
3 seconds. will remain flashing while  
will flash in place of  
With the Remote Repeat function, you can adjust the  
numerous audio source functions using its remote control  
device, such as fast-forward, rewind, repeat, play, stop,  
pause, and so on - right from the speaker. There is no  
need to go to the audio source to control these functions  
because you can simply point its remote control device  
toward the speaker and control the functions.  
1. Press the  
.
2. Press the volume down button on the remote control  
device of your audio source while pointing the remote  
control device at the speaker.  
once a signal is received.  
begins flashing, indicating that the remote control  
device has confirmed learning the function.  
stops flashing  
then appears and  
For example, you may have 2 audio sources - a DVD  
player and a TV - connected to the Wireless Remote  
Speaker and both are located in the living room, while  
the speaker is located in a bedroom. From the bedroom,  
you can:  
3. Press the button 2 times to exit, or press once to  
learn to mute the volume.  
Point the DVD player's remote control device at the  
Wireless Remote Speaker's infrared sensor to fast-  
forward to a movie scene on the DVD or repeat a  
certain scene.  
The volume down button of your remote control device  
has now learned to decrease the volume on your  
Wireless Remote Speaker when pressed.  
Point the TV remote control device at the speaker  
and press the corresponding button to change the  
TV channel.  
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Why does the power keep turning off after turning  
on?  
The batteries may have run out of power or are not  
correctly aligned with their polarity. Re-install batteries  
checking the polarity; if the unit still does not operate,  
insert new batteries into the unit.  
How do I eliminate the severe hum, distortion or  
noise that is coming from the Wireless Remote  
Speaker?  
The speaker may be positioned too closely to the audio  
source, such as a TV or radio. Move the speaker at least  
0.9 meters (3 feet) away from the source.  
Check that the speaker's position and connections are  
clear of any strong magnetic fields or radio frequencies  
such as Bluetooth, wireless LAN, microwaves or  
fluorescent light, which may interfere with reception.  
Similarly, make sure the speaker is not placed near any  
2.4GHz DECT phones or mobile phones, whose  
frequencies can interfere with wireless transmission  
between the remote control device and speaker.  
NOTE The Remote Repeat function is valid only after  
the remote control device of an audio source previously  
learned at least 1 Remote Learning function successfully.  
NOTE  
If the audio source (for example, audio source  
) is a DVD player and its remote control device has  
successfully undergone Remote Learning, the Wireless  
Remote Speaker will remember the source and its  
remote control device even if the source has been  
disconnected from the Transmitter and later  
The plugs and jacks may be dirty, affecting the  
connections and thus causing sound distortion. Wipe  
clean. In some cases, volume might not be appropriately  
adjusted.Adjusting the volume will help to clear any hum  
or distortion.  
reconnected. If the same audio source  
has been  
replaced by a new source such as a TV, the Remote  
Learning and Remote Repeat functions of the previous  
source (DVD player) will no longer be valid and will not  
work for the TV. The remote control device of the new  
audio source must learn to adjust volume and activate /  
deactivate mute function as well as learn the remote  
repeat function specific for the new audio source, in this  
case, the TV.  
There may be excess moisture condensed inside the  
speaker or on the speaker grille that might affect the  
unit's ability to produce audio, especially after turning  
on heating in the room, if the room is damp, or if the  
speaker is brought directly from a cold to a warm place.  
In this case, leave the system turned off for a few hours  
until moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord  
and then plug it in again.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Alternatively, press the RESET button at the bottom of  
the speaker to reset the unit and check to see if the unit  
resumes operation.  
Use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy any  
difficulties you may be experiencing while using the  
Wireless Remote Speaker. Should any problem persist  
after you have checked these symptoms, consult your  
nearest Oregon Scientific dealer.  
The Wireless Remote Speaker is powered on but why  
is it not emitting any sound?  
Check to ensure the power is on and increase the  
volume. If there is still no sound, check to see if  
on the LCD. If it is, press the button on the speaker  
is lit  
Why does the Wireless Remote Speaker not power  
on at all?  
control panel or from the appropriate button on the  
remote control device of the audio source to unmute  
the speaker.  
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the power  
outlet. On the rare occasion, the unit may not operate  
due to data signal interference or static electricity. Turn  
the power off and unplug the unit from the power outlet  
briefly, and then plug it in again so it will reset itself and  
turn the speaker on.  
Data signal interference or static electricity may disrupt  
the signal reception from the audio source. Power off  
the speaker, wait a few seconds, and turn the unit back  
on. Alternatively, press the RESET button at the bottom  
of the speaker to reset the unit.  
The AC adaptor must be correctly connected to the  
corresponding unit it is designed for. The Wireless  
Remote Speaker and Transmitter will not work if you  
wrongly plug the Transmitter's AC adaptor into the  
speaker and the speaker's adaptor into the Transmitter.  
Why is the remote control device not working?  
Check the batteries are loaded correctly with the correct  
polarity. If they are low or exhausted, replace the  
batteries. Make sure the remote control is not being  
operated outside the range of 7 meters (23 feet), and  
that no obstacles stand between the remote control  
device and the unit that may affect wireless reception.  
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The wrong audio source may have been selected. Check  
that the correct source is selected and make sure to point  
the remote control device directly toward the infrared sensor.  
How do I eliminate signal jamming or interference?  
Signals transmitted from devices nearby may jam or  
interfere with signals transmitted from the transmitter to  
speaker. If there is signal jamming or interference, try  
changing the channel on both units (from A to B or B to  
A). If there are 2 sets of the WRS368 transmitter /  
speaker, make sure one pair of the units is set to channel  
A and the other pair of units is set to channel B.  
The Wireless Remote Speaker supports an overwhelming  
majority of infrared remote control devices operating on  
a different range of frequencies. However, Oregon  
Scientific does not assure the compatibility of this product  
with all Audio / Video devices existing in the market. For  
example, a device that is an RF-only device or uses high  
frequency infrared cannot learn from the speaker. If your  
device falls in this category, use a different audio source  
whose remote control device uses a frequency  
transmission supported by the Wireless Remote Speaker.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
Dimensions  
(W x H x D)  
Wireless Remote Speaker:  
203 x 187 x 196 mm  
(8 x 7.4 x 7.7 inches)  
Why is the Remote Learning function not working?  
The wrong keys on the remote control device may have  
been pressed or the wrong remote control device may  
have been used to point toward the Wireless Remote  
Speaker. It is also possible that the remote control device  
learned the wrong keys.  
Transmitter:  
114 x 106 x 114 mm  
(4.5 x 4.2 x 4.5 inches)  
Radio  
transmission  
Range of 30 meters (98 feet) in  
open space  
Press the RESET button at the bottom of the speaker to  
reset the unit and go back to the beginning of the Remote  
Learning session and closely follow the steps and ensure  
the correct remote control device keys are learned, taking  
note of the correct LCD icons flashing to confirm a learned  
function. Also, make sure that you are pressing the right  
keys and using the right audio source remote control device.  
Infrared sensor  
(remote speaker)  
Range of 7 meters (23 feet)  
Infrared  
generator  
(transmitter)  
Full coverage of infrared  
beaming by at least 3 LEDs  
Amplifier output  
Audio system  
1.5W x 2 (+ 3W for subwoofer)  
THD: 0.5% at 1kHz  
S/N ratio: 60dB  
Why is the Remote Repeat function not working?  
Channel separation: 35dB  
Level balance: +/- 3dB  
The remote control device may not have learned the  
Remote Learning function correctly prior to the Remote  
Repeat function. Ensure that Remote Learning must first  
be successfully implemented for Remote Repeat to work  
on a remote control device.  
110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz (AC)  
6 x C-size batteries  
Battery life of 5 days based on  
4 hours of operation per day  
Power sources  
Power  
consumption  
Wireless audio  
transmission  
2.4GHz digital transmission for  
stereo audio  
Data signal interference or static electricity may be  
disrupting the infrared signal frequency between the  
remote control device and Wireless Remote Speaker.  
Similarly, radio transmission between the speaker and  
Transmitter may also be disrupted. Power off the  
speaker, wait a few seconds, and turn the unit back on,  
and ensure that no objects or magnetic fields are  
interfering with reception.  
Equalizer (Bass, Treble in  
steps from -6 to +6)  
Sound features  
2 stereo tweeters and  
1 subwoofer by magnetic  
shield driver  
Speaker system  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
Why is the Wireless Remote Speaker not responding  
when the buttons are pressed?  
more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital  
cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning  
products and games; projection clocks; health and  
fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference  
phones. The website also includes contact information  
for our Customer Care department in case you need to  
reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and  
customer downloads.  
Remove and reconnect theAC power plug or reinsert the  
batteries and switch the speaker on again, checking that  
the power is on. If there is still no response, the speaker's  
control panel membrane may be damaged. Take the unit  
to a qualified Oregon Scientific dealer for servicing.  
Why is there no signal transmission between  
transmitter and speaker?  
The channel on the transmitter (e.g., A) is set to a  
different channel from the speaker (e.g., B). Both units  
should be set to the same channel to ensure proper  
signal transmission (e.g., both set to A or both set to B).  
We hope you will find all the information you need on  
our website, however if you’re in the US and would like  
to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care  
department directly, please visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support OR call  
1-800-853-8883. For international inquiries, please visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/abosut/international/default. asp  
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Is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must  
accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
FCC STATEMENT  
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  
operation.  
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Music  
Sphere Wireless Remote Speaker System model  
WRS368 is in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive  
1999 / 5 / EC.Acopy of the signed and dated Declaration  
of Conformity is available on request via our Oregon  
Scientific Customer Service.  
WARNING Changes or modifications 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 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 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:  
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED  
All EC countries, Switzerland CH  
and Norway  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation 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.  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
The following information is not to be used as contact for  
support or sales. Please call our customer service number  
the warranty card for this product for all inquiries instead.  
We  
Name:  
Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
Address:  
19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin,  
Oregon 97062 USA  
Telephone No.:  
Fax No.:  
1-800-853-8883  
1-503-684-3332  
declare that the product  
Product No.:  
Product Name:  
Manufacturer:  
Address:  
WRS368  
Wireless Remote Speaker System  
IDT Technology Limited  
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,  
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,  
Hung Hom, Kowloon,  
Hong Kong  
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