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USER MANUAL

AERO AE-‐1 User Manual rev. 1.0.7, November 2015

CONGRATULATIONS!

You are now the owner of an AERO AE-‐1 wireless

controller!

The AERO lets you control the parameters and presets of existing and future Aalberg Audio effects

pedals. Like the EK-‐1 EKKO

Delay Pedal, RO-‐1 ROM

Reverb Pedal or the TR-‐1 TRYM

Tremolo

Pedal (effects pedals purchased separately).

FCC Statements

15.19 (a)(3):

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.

15.21:

Unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by Aalberg Audio could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Table of Contents

FCC Statements ........................................................................................................................................... 2

1. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................... 4

2. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................ 5

3. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 7

4. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 8

5. BATTERY .................................................................................................................................................. 9

6. SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................................................................... 10

7. WIRELESS CONTROL – PAIRING .................................................................................................... 10

8. DISCLAIMERS ....................................................................................................................................... 14

9. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 14

10. HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................. 16

11. IPR-‐RELATED .................................................................................................................................... 17

12. COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Included in this package:

•

AERO AE-‐1 Wireless Controller

•

Quick start guide

•

USB charging cable

•

Velcro pads -‐ 1 black, 1 transparent

•

Surface cleaner sachet

•

Mounting clip

1. GETTING STARTED

You can attach the AERO to your guitar strap or belt using the included clip with Velcro.

Alternatively, you can mount the AERO directly to your guitar by using the included Velcro pads (1

black, 1 transparent).

NB! Remember to clean properly with the attached Surface cleaner sachet before applying it to

the surface of your guitar. General instructions on mounting: clean properly and let dry, apply the

Velcro. After 24 hours in room temperature, the bonding strength is 90 %. For more detailed

information about this, please go to:

Surface_Preparation_for_VHB_Tape_Applications

www.aalbergaudio.com/support

2. CONTROLS

ON/OFF

Turn the power on/off

PRESETS

Store/recall your favorite settings including: parameter levels, bypass

status for pedal (on/off), active parameter for wireless control (FX-‐

SELECT)

-‐

STORE: Press and hold one of the three preset buttons (‘I’,’II’

or ‘III’) for 2 seconds (Pedal will light up for one second to

indicate that the preset has been stored)

-‐

RECALL: Press one of the preset buttons to recall the

previously stored preset

PREV/NEXT

Toggles between the different parameters of the effects pedals to

choose which parameter to be active for wireless control from the

AERO rotary knob. Active parameter name is lit up on the pedal.

ROTARY KNOB

Increase/decrease the value of the chosen effect parameter

ROTARY KNOB

PUSHBUTTON

The rotary knob button has two main functions:

-‐

TAP tempo for time-‐based effect parameters (eg. Delay Time):

click the button two times to set the timing (eg. Spacing

between echoes for delay effect)

-‐

BYPASS toggle for active* effects pedal: Press and hold button
for 2 seconds to toogle between bypass ON and OFF

(*The pedal with an active parameter lit)

USB INPUT

Use the attached USB-‐cable to charge your AERO’s rechargeable

battery using a standard 5V cell phone charger or one of the USB
ports on your computer

3. OVERVIEW

4. SPECIFICATIONS

Power

5V rechargeable Lithium-‐ion polymer battery,

200 mAh (typical)

Battery life

Up to 30 hours

Battery charging time

Approx. 2 hours

Range (wireless transmission)

Up to 30 meters (98 feet)

Connector

USB input (micro USB) for battery charging

Controls

Presets (I, II, and III), prev/next parameter, power

ON/OFF, rotary knob, rotary know pushbutton

Led Indicator

-‐

Pairing mode status

-‐

Software update status

-‐

Battery charging status

(see more details in the following pages)

Dimensions (W x H x D) (H: incl knob and

Velcro)

44 x 36 x 74 mm / 1.73 x 1.42 x 2.91 inches

Weight (excl. clip and packaging)

0.040 kg / 1.41 oz

Weight (incl. accessories and packaging)

0.141 kg / 5.0 oz

5. BATTERY

The AERO uses a 5V rechargeable Lithium-‐ion polymer battery (included).

We have added some battery power to get you started (approx. 45% battery capacity), but

make sure you fully charge your AERO before your next gig! Charging time is approx. 2 hours.

You can charge it through the USB-‐input found on the back of the AERO using a standard

micro-‐USB cable (included in the AERO package). Connect the AERO to a 5V cellphone charger
or one of the USB-‐ports of your computer.

The LED on the back of the AERO indicates the status of the charging*:

Green LED: charging in progress

After a while the LED turns off, which means the battery is fully charged.

*If you do not turn the AERO on while charging, the battery will still be charged, but you need

to turn it on to be able to see the status of the charging.

6. SOFTWARE UPDATE

Some features, like the option of using one AERO to control several pedals, is available as a
software update. Therefore we recommend that you update your Aalberg effects pedal. Here
is how you do it:

NB! The Aalberg Updater App will be available soon through App Store

A) Aalberg Effects Pedals

Tablet/Iphone:

Visit Apple App Store or Google Play and download the app named

"Aalberg Update"

Pedal:

Press and hold both ON/OFF and FX-SELECT footswitch while plugging in

the power.

Tablet/Iphone:

After your device has connected with the pedal choose ”update”.

B) AERO Wireless Controller

Tablet/Iphone:

Visit Apple App Store or Google Play and download the app named

"Aalberg Update"

AERO:

Press and hold the preset '3' button and knob button while simultaneously

turning the unit on (slide switch set to '1').

B – 2) Set AERO in update mode

Tablet/Iphone:

After your device has connected with the AERO choose "update".

For more information, please visit: www.aalbergaudio.com/support

7. WIRELESS CONTROL – PAIRING

Before you can control your AALBERG pedal(s) with the AERO Wireless Controller, you need to pair

the devices.

(NB! Option B) will be available as a software update soon! Go to the article:

Software Update,

for more info.)

One AERO Wireless Controller to one Aalberg Effects Pedal

AERO: Turn off (slide switch set to '0')

Effects pedal: Unplug power adaptor

Effects pedal: Press and hold FX-‐SELECT footswitch while plugging in the power (LEDs will

start blinking)

AERO: Press and hold left button and knob button while simultaneously turning the unit on

(slide switch set to '1').

AERO: Press and hold the AERO knob button for 2 seconds then release it. To confirm

syncing turn the AERO off and on.

Voilà: Pairing complete!

One AERO Wireless Controller to several Aalberg Effects Pedals*

AERO: Turn off (slide switch set to '0')

Effects pedals: Unplug power adaptor for all pedals to be paired.

AERO: Press and hold left button and knob button while simultaneously turning the unit on

(slide switch set to '1')

Effects pedals: Leftmost pedal: Press and hold FX-‐SELECT footswitch while plugging in the

power (LEDs will start blinking)

Effects pedals: repeat step 4) for the rest of the pedals from left to right

AERO: Press and hold the AERO knob button for 2 seconds then release it.To confirm
syncing turn the AERO off and on

Voilà: Pairing complete!

*8 pedals maximum

For more information, please visit: www.aalbergaudio.com/support

8. DISCLAIMERS

All use of our products is undertaken at your own risk and expense and Aalberg Audio cannot be
held liable for any direct or indirect losses or cost incurred through use, default or malfunction of

our products. Repair or replacement of defective units under our warranty provisions serve as the

sole remedy in the unlikely event that our products does not comply with product specifications.

Aalberg Audio accepts no liability for any damages made to persons or equipment when attaching

or removing the industry velcro (AERO accessory).

9. WARRANTY

ONLY SEND PRODUCTS THAT:

-‐ YOU HAVE TESTED YOURSELF

-‐ ARE FOLLOWED BY A COPY OF THE RECEIPT

-‐ ARE FOLLOWED BY AN EXPLANATION OF THE FAILURE

We offer a 2-‐year warranty on all our products. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, please
contact us at support@aalbergaudio.com before sending us the product for repair. When the

product has been returned to us at the cost of the sender, we will repair or replace your product

and send it back to you -‐ free of charge and usually within 4 weeks (shipping not included). The

product needs to be accompanied by a copy of your receipt, serial number, return address, phone

number, e-‐mail address and a brief explanation of the problem. If the product is altered or

repaired by someone unauthorized by Aalberg Audio the warranty is no longer valid. Stores and

distributors must always check products before sending them to Aalberg Audio for repairs. Please

note that we cannot replace a product before we have received it here in Trondheim, Norway.

10. HISTORY

The inspiration for the delay pedals with wireless controller came to guitar player and inventor

Rune Aalberg Alstad back in 2009, when he was tired of having to run over to the pedals and bend

down all the time to change the effect settings. In 2012 he met the engineer Torkild Indstøy and

the entrepreneur Aleksander Torstensen, and five years later, after lots of testing and prototyping

we are proud to introduce the world’s first EKKO EK-‐1 Delay Pedal with the AERO AE-‐1 Wireless

Controller. (Below you can see the different development stages (from left to right): “

The Coffee

Filter

”, 2010 – “

The Tank

”, 2012 – “

Prototype 3”

, 2013, “Prototype 4, 2014” -‐ The final product,

2015)

11. IPR-‐RELATED

Design Protection pending in EU & USA

International Patent pending PCT/NO2014/050236

12. COMPLIANCE

Aalberg Audio accept and follow these regulations and directives.

FCCID : 2AFRR-‐020000

13. ABOUT AALBERG AUDIO

Aalberg Audio AS is located in Trondheim, Norway. We produce wireless guitar effects with

accompanying hardware and software. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any

questions or inquiries! Visit: www.aalbergaudio.com

www.aalbergaudio.com

Trondheim

NORWAY

The information in this manual is subject to changes without further notice.

Always visit aalbergaudio.com/support for updated User Manuals.

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