Aiwa EXOS-9 Quick Start Guide

Thank You

Aiwa has been resurrected with a passion for bringing people together around music. This is achieved by creating amazing speakers that deliver music as it was meant to be heard. The EXOS-9 is designed to enhance your listening experience, and welcome you to the Aiwa family.

Safety Guidelines

• Read all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
• Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• To completely disconnect the speaker from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply from the AC receptacle.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. ⚠️

FCC Statement

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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions, and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement.

Contact Us

For more information about the warranty and frequently asked questions, please visit www.aiwa.us.com.

Customer Service: info@aiwa.us.com

Website: aiwa.us.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aiwa.us

X (Twitter): @Aiwa_US

Audio Social: @Aiwa_Audio

Bluetooth® and the Bluetooth® logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Model identification information:

• Aiwa Exos-9 XXXX-XX
• Model number: XXXX (X=blank, 0-9)
• Power source country code: XX (X=blank, A-Z)
• For example, Aiwa Exos-9 9001-US

© 2017 Aiwa

Getting Started - Battery

Setting up your Exos-9 is straightforward. First, install the battery pack.

There is a small latch on the bottom of the unit that keeps the battery in place. When installing the battery, insert the tabs on the left first, and push the battery in until the latch clicks. To remove the battery, pull the catch on the latch outward.

[Diagram: Illustration of the bottom of the EXOS-9 speaker showing a latch mechanism and an arrow indicating the direction to insert the battery pack.]

Getting Started - Pairing

Connect the power cord to the back of the Exos-9 and power on using the switch. The screen will illuminate. You are now ready to listen!

The Exos-9 is always available to pair. Simply turn it on and search for it on your smartphone or other Bluetooth-capable device, or tap your phone to the NFC touch-point on top of the speaker.

The Exos-9 will remember the last 8 devices paired and will automatically connect when in range and powered on.

Note: The LINK button is only for connecting two Exos-9 speakers in mirror or stereo mode. Since it's always in "pairing" mode, there is no need for an extra button just to connect to your device.

Wirelessly Sync Speakers

To wirelessly pair two speakers together for stereo or mirror mode, simply press the LINK button on one Exos-9 and then press the LINK button on another Exos-9.

[Diagram: Two EXOS-9 speakers shown side-by-side, connected by wavy lines representing wireless audio transmission.]

Once the two speakers are paired, press the LINK button to cycle through the channel modes: (L)(R), (L), or (R). Control the audio through the master speaker (the one without the SATELLITE icon lit up) using the onboard controls or the music source.

For optimum pairing, units should be placed within 20 feet of each other with no objects blocking the signal. Avoid placing either unit near a router or any device that may cause interference.

Controls

Play/Pause

Controls playback of audio on your connected Bluetooth device. Does not affect playback through the auxiliary-in connection.

[Diagram: Icons representing playback controls: [Previous track button], [Play/Pause button], [Next track button], [LINK button].]

Link

Two Exos-9 speakers can be wirelessly connected. Press LINK on both speakers within a few seconds to initiate the connection.

EQ Controls

Use the left/right arrows to select an EQ band or EQ preset. Use the up/down arrows to increase/decrease the gain when an EQ band is selected.

Getting Started - Pairing

Make sure Bluetooth is active on your connecting device. Search for nearby Bluetooth devices. The speaker will appear as "Aiwa Exos-9"; simply select to connect.

If your device supports NFC pairing, touch it to the NFC icon in the circle on the top of the device, just to the right of the touch screen.

[Diagram: Top view of the EXOS-9 speaker highlighting the NFC touch point.]

Getting Started - Aux-In

Almost anything headphones can plug into can play through the Exos-9. MP3 players, CD players, radios, computers, televisions, etc., can be connected with the included 3.5mm audio cable.

[Diagram: Icons representing various audio sources (e.g., MP3 player, CD player, radio, computer, TV) connected via a 3.5mm audio cable to the speaker.]

The Exos-9 will automatically switch to auxiliary input when you connect a device.

The screen will show "AUX IN" when this input is active. If it doesn't switch to the correct input automatically, hold the play/pause button on the speaker to switch inputs manually.

Equalizer

The Exos-9 has a 5-band graphic equalizer so you can adjust the sound to your personal taste or room acoustics.

[Diagram: A visual representation of the 5-band equalizer, showing frequency bands (e.g., Bass, Mid, High) with adjustable gain levels from -18dB to +12dB, and controls for PRESET, SAVE, and EQ OFF.]

To adjust the equalizer, use the left and right arrows to select an EQ band. The currently selected band will blink. Press the up arrow to increase the gain on a given band, press the down arrow to decrease it.

To select the EQ presets, Battery Save Mode, or to turn the EQ off, keep pressing the right arrow to make a selection.

The EXOS-9 has 4 built-in EQ presets to enhance your music. Preset 1 is for Rock, 2 is for Hip-Hop and Dance, 3 is for Jazz, and 4 is for Classical. Try them out and see what sounds best to you; these are only suggestions.

USB Ports

There are two USB ports on the Exos-9. The port labeled "USB Charge" can be used to charge your mobile device.

The Exos-9 firmware can be updated using the micro-USB port labeled "Software Update." Check the Aiwa website (www.aiwa.us.com) for instructions and new firmware versions.

[Diagram: Illustration of the rear panel of the EXOS-9 speaker showing ports labeled: [Line In port], [USB Charge port], [Software Update port], and [Power port].]

Bluetooth Lock

To lock the Bluetooth connection to a single device, hold down the RIGHT and LINK buttons. The speaker will remain connected until manually released or until the unit sleeps due to inactivity.

Getting Started - Placement

The Exos-9 can go anywhere you want great sound. If you're looking for a more permanent spot, keep a couple of things in mind. Speakers with deep bass extension, like the Exos-9, are affected by their proximity to walls. Bass can be boosted if the back of the speaker is within a few feet of the wall, but if it's too close, the bass may be dulled. To improve bass response, try moving the speaker or adjusting the bass using the equalizer.

[Diagram: A side view of the EXOS-9 speaker placed near a wall, with arrows indicating the distance from the wall and the effect on bass response.]

Battery Life

The Exos-9 battery lasts for approximately 10 hours playing at moderate volume. Battery life varies with volume and EQ settings. As with all speakers, battery life gets much shorter at very high volumes.

To get more play time at very high volumes, use the Battery Save Mode EQ setting. It targets and reduces audio frequencies that use the most power, and can increase battery life by up to 100%.

[Diagram: An icon representing a battery with the text "SAVE" next to it.]

The display screen and touchpad are designed to turn off after 15 seconds of activity to preserve battery life. Press any button or swipe your fingers across the touchpad to reactivate.

Charging / Power

The battery will automatically charge as needed when the speaker is connected to AC power using the included power cord. The cord is a standard PC cord and easily replaceable.

The battery level is shown on the display screen. You may continue to use the speaker on AC power while the battery is charging. You can swap a depleted battery with a spare or extended life battery.

After 15 minutes of inactivity, the speaker will enter sleep mode to save power. While in sleep mode, it will not connect via Bluetooth or play audio. Connect via NFC or press one of the touch buttons on top of the speaker to wake it from sleep mode.

[Diagram: Illustration of the rear panel of the EXOS-9 speaker showing ports labeled: [Line In port], [USB Charge port], [Software Update port], and [Power port], with icons for power cord and AC adapter.]