English dropdown-ico

Pioneer XW-SMA4 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Pioneer XW-SMA4, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Pioneer XW-SMA4 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Pioneer XW-SMA4. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Pioneer XW-SMA4 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Pioneer XW-SMA4
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Pioneer XW-SMA4 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Pioneer XW-SMA4 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Pioneer XW-SMA4 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Pioneer XW-SMA4, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Pioneer service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Pioneer XW-SMA4.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Pioneer XW-SMA4 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Operating Instructions XW-SMA1 XW-SMA3 XW-SMA4 Wireless Sound System Indoor Use Only[...]

  • Page 2

    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “da[...]

  • Page 3

    POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other c[...]

  • Page 4

    FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body . The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a s[...]

  • Page 5

    Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]

  • Page 6

    Before Use (Important) Safety Prec autions DANGER About the Device Please follow the instructions note d. Failure to do so may cause th e built-in lithium-ion battery to leak, overheat, ignite, or rup t ure. •Do not dispose of the device in fire or expose it to heat. •Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or alter it in any way. •Do not t[...]

  • Page 7

    About water-res istant (XW-SMA3 only) CAUTION Observe the following precautions in regard to the device ’ s water-resistant. • Do not place the unit in water. • Do not expose the unit to a la rge amount of water. • Do not splash the unit with water. • Do not expose to rain. • Do not pour or place in warm water or water containing so ap [...]

  • Page 8

    Internal Rechargeable Lithiu m-ion Battery (XW-SMA3 only) This device uses an internal rechargeable lithium-i on battery that should last the lifetime of the device. If you suspect your battery may be dead, try charging it sev eral times. If the battery does not recharge, please co ntact us for repair infor mation. WARNING/DISPOSAL OF UNIT [For Ame[...]

  • Page 9

    9 En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that yo u will know how to operate your mod el properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you start What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 10

    Before you start 01 10 En Chapter 1: Before you start What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. •R e m o t e C o n t r o l • Lithium Battery (CR2025)* •P o w e r C o r d •A C A d a p t e r • Quick Start Guide • Warranty Card *The lithium battery has been fa ctory installed in the [...]

  • Page 11

    Before you start 01 11 En Using the remote control The remote has a range of about 7 m (23 ft.) at an angle of about 30º from the remote senso r. Keep in mind the following wh en using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and th e remote sensor on the u nit. • Remote operation may beco me unreliable if[...]

  • Page 12

    Connections 02 12 En Chapter 2: Connections Caution • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. • Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad It is possible to listen to audio when iPod/iPhone/iPad i[...]

  • Page 13

    Connections 02 13 En Plugging in After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the unit into an AC outlet. Important • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. When turning on this unit for the first time 1 Open the terminal co ver (XW-SMA3 only). 2 Plug the supplied [...]

  • Page 14

    Part names and functions 03 14 En Chapter 3: Part names and functions Remote Control 1  (standby/on) button Switches the unit between Standby and On. 2 Playback control buttons Use when operating an iPod or AirPlay with this remote control. 3 vol –/+ (volume –/+) button Use to adjust the listening volume. 4 input button Press to select the i[...]

  • Page 15

    Part names and functions 03 15 En Front panel 1 on (power on) in dicator When the power is on, this indicator lights. 2 input indicator When the input source changes, this indicator lights. The indicator’s color changes as noted below. Light OFF - AUX IN Lights blue - AirPlay Lights red - iPod Lights green - DLNA (DMR) Digital Media Renderer 3 ne[...]

  • Page 16

    Part names and functions 03 16 En 6 input button Select the input source. iPod  AUX IN  iPod (return to the beginning) *When AirPlay or DMR play begins, the unit’s input function automatically switch es respectively to AirPlay or DMR. If the power is then turned OFF and later turned ON again, the unit will return to the input function last [...]

  • Page 17

    Part names and functions 03 17 En • Do not lift this device by holding the wireless antenna, since damage or personal injury may result. • When using XW-SMA4, do not lift this device by holding the recessed portion of the rear panel, since damage or personal injury may result. on input ne tw or k in pu t volume st an db y/on network setup wirel[...]

  • Page 18

    Connect to network 04 18 En Chapter 4: Connect to network Network setting By connecting the unit to your home LAN, you can enjoy AirPlay an d playback of music stored on your comput er or other device. • For information regarding the format of files supported by this unit, see Playable file formats on page 41. • Methods of connection may vary d[...]

  • Page 19

    Connect to network 04 19 En A: Connections for wireless LAN using WPS- PBC function 1 Confirm that the AC adapter and LAN cabl e are not connected to t he unit. 2 Connect the AC adap ter, and press  standby/on button. The on indicator will flash blue. Wait for about 30 to 40 seconds. 3W h e n t h e on indicator stops f lashing, press the rear-pa[...]

  • Page 20

    Connect to network 04 20 En C: Connection set tings from a Web br owser using a computer, iPhone, tablet PC or ot her device supporting wireless LAN 1 Confirm that the AC adapter and LAN cable are not connected t o the unit. 2 Connect the AC adapter , and press  standby/on button. The on indicator will flash blue. Wait for about 30 to 40 second [...]

  • Page 21

    Connect to network 04 21 En 6 From the menu on the le ft, select “Netw ork Configuration”. If you wish to change the Fr iendly Name, select “Friendly Name” from the menu and change the name before selecting “Network Configuration.” 7 When the Auto/Manual selection screen appears, select “Auto.” If you are manually inputting the SSID[...]

  • Page 22

    Connect to network 04 22 En D: Using a Web browser on a computer supporting wired LAN to make conn ecting settings for the uni t 1 Use a LAN cable to c onnect the unit to the computer. 2 Connect the AC adapter , and press  standby/on button. The on indicator will flash blue. Wait for about 30 to 40 second s. 3 Wait for the network indicator to c[...]

  • Page 23

    Connect to network 04 23 En 6 If using a wireles s LAN connection, input the router’s SSID, then select the “S ecurity” item set on the router. Also, if input of a fixed IP is required, set DHCP to OFF here and make the setting. For details, see Network Confi guration on page 27. 7 If a password is requested, input it here. 8 When settings ar[...]

  • Page 24

    Connect to network 04 24 En E: Connection settings using an iOS device If you use an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (iOS device with iOS 5.0 or later) with wireless LAN connection, apply the iOS device’s connecting settings to this unit. 1 Confirm that the AC adapter and LAN cable are not connected t o the unit. 2 Connect the AC adapter , and press  s[...]

  • Page 25

    Connect to network 04 25 En F: Wireless Direct Fun ction Important • Wireless Direct should be used only as a tempo rary connection under conditions where a normal router cannot be used. This connection is not encoded, so the music stream and music metadata will not be encrypted. • Wireless Direct is intended for use with smartphones in their o[...]

  • Page 26

    Connect to network 04 26 En Web Control For method C or D in Netwo rk setting on page 18, use the Web Control menu to make the setting. Also, you can access the Web Control menu after making the network connection. Access Web Control using a Safari Browser 1 Be sure this unit and yo ur computer are connected to the same wired or wireless network. 2[...]

  • Page 27

    Connect to network 04 27 En Initial menu (System In formation) When Web Control is accessed, the following menu will appear. This menu can be used to confirm detailed information about the unit. 1 Network Configuration Select this when using methods C or D in Network setting on page 18 to make initial connection settings. 2 Friendly Na me Select th[...]

  • Page 28

    Connect to network 04 28 En Friendly Name This menu can be used to change the name of this unit as seen on t he netw ork.[...]

  • Page 29

    iPod/iPhone/iPad playback 05 29 En Chapter 5: iPod/iPhone/iPad playback Merely by connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad to this unit, you can enjoy high-quality sound fr om your iPod/ iPhone/iPad. Playback setting for iPod/iPhone/iPad music can be performed from this unit or t he iPod/iPhone/iPad itself. Confirming what iPod/iPh one/iPad models are supp[...]

  • Page 30

    iPod/iPhone/iPad playback 05 30 En Connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad Caution • When connecting iPod/iPhone/iPad units, always use the Dock Connector to USB Cable provided with iPod/ iPhone/iPad units, or a commercially available D ock Connector to USB cable desig ned to supp ort iPod/ iPhone/iPad. • This unit does not provide the Dock Connector [...]

  • Page 31

    Music server 06 31 En Chapter 6: Music server This unit can play audio files stored on PCs or other devic es on a Local Area Net work (LAN). Introduction This unit allows you to listen to audio files on a computer or other device connected to the unit via LAN interface. This chapter describes the setup and playback procedures required to enjoy thes[...]

  • Page 32

    Music server 06 32 En Playing audio files stored on PCs or other devices Connecting to the LAN network For details on the connections, see page Connecting to the network through the wired or wireless LAN on page 12. Playback with DLNA Perform the playback operation on the DMR device. 1 Confirm that this unit is connected on the same network to a DM[...]

  • Page 33

    Music server 06 33 En Operations using this unit's remote control You can perform the following op erati ons. Note that some buttons are not available for o peration depending on the category currently being played back. For iTunes, when the “Allow iTunes control from remote speakers” function is set to ON, you can use followi ng buttons. [...]

  • Page 34

    Other connections 07 34 En Chapter 7: Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. • Open the terminal cover ( XW-SMA3 only). Note •I f t h e AUX IN mini-plug jack is connected to auxiliary phones jack, the volume of the unit will be adjusted b[...]

  • Page 35

    Changing the settings 08 35 En Chapter 8: Changing the settings Setting Quick Start Mode Quick Start Mode significantly reduces the time required for startup. It also allows the unit to power on automatic ally using AirPlay and DLNA. Follow the steps below to turn on Quick Start Mode. Setting Quick Start Mode 1 Open the terminal co ver (XW-SMA3 onl[...]

  • Page 36

    Changing the settings 08 36 En Firmware Update You can update this unit’s firmware via Safa ri or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/9. Download the latest firmware for your computer from the Pioneer webs ite. The downloaded file will be compressed in the ZIP format, and must be decompressed before it can be used. Note • Connect the AC adapter when [...]

  • Page 37

    Additional information 09 37 En Chapter 9: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfuncti ons. If you think that there is something wrong with this devi ce, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another device. Investigate the ot her devices and electrical appliance s bein[...]

  • Page 38

    Additional information 09 38 En Network Problem Check Remedy Cannot access to the network. The LAN cable is not firmly connected. Firmly connect the L AN cable (page 12). The router is not switched on . Switch on the router . Playback does not start. The devi ce is currently disconnected from this unit or the power supply. Check whether the device [...]

  • Page 39

    Additional information 09 39 En Wireless LAN Problem Check Remedy Network cannot be accessed via wireless LAN. The computer may determine th e presence/a b sence of a wireless LAN in accordance with the presence/absenc e of the cable at the time the unit’s power is turned on. When using a wireless LAN, disconnect the LAN cable from this unit and [...]

  • Page 40

    Additional information 09 40 En Battery (XW-SMA3 only) Problem Check Remedy Power won’t turn ON. Check the battery’s remaining charge state. Con nect the AC adapter and charge the batter y. Can’t charge the battery. Battery indicator flashes purple intermi ttently (flashing purple light or reg ular flashing of purple and other color light). I[...]

  • Page 41

    Additional information 09 41 En Playable file formats This unit supports the following f ile formats. No te that the files formats listed below may not be playable. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the server (DMS) and controller (DMC) used. Check with your server and controller to ensure the comp atibility of file format[...]

  • Page 42

    Additional information 09 42 En Cautions on use When moving this unit When moving this unit, be sure to first disconnect the iPod/ iPhone/iPad, LAN cable or any other equipment connected to the unit. Then press  standby/on on this unit (or  (standby/on) on the remote control), wait for the on indicator on the front panel to turn off, then unp[...]

  • Page 43

    Additional information 09 43 En DLNA DLNA CERTIFIED ® Audio Player The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer elec tronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home. The DLNA certi[...]

  • Page 44

    Additional information 09 44 En aacPlus The AAC decoder uses aacPlus develo ped by Coding Technologies (www.codingtechnologies.com). FLAC FLAC Decoder Copyright c 2000 , 2001, 2002, 2003, 200 4, 2005, 2006, 2007 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following co[...]

  • Page 45

    Additional information 09 45 En Specifications • Speaker section (XW-SMA1 and XW-SMA3) Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass-reflex type System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-way 3 speaker system Speakers: Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.) cone x 2 Tweeter . [...]

  • Page 46

    D e c l a r a t i o no fC o n f o r m i t yw i t hr e g a r dt ot h e R & T T ED i r e c t i v e1 9 9 9 / 5 / E C Manufacturer: PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa EU Representative’s: Pioneer Europe NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium http://www .pioneer.eu 212-0031, Japan English: Suomi: N[...]

  • Page 47

    Português: Pioneer declara que este [*] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. 3LRQHHUWtPWRSURKODãXMHåHWHQWR>@MH YHVKRGČVH]iNODGQtPLSRåDGDYND GDOãtPLSĜtVOXãQêPLXVWDQRYHQtPL VPČUQLFH(6 Eesti: .lHVROHYDJDN[...]

  • Page 48

    PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Ka wasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, J apan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P .O . BO X 1540, Long Beach, Calif or nia 90801-1540, U.S .A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANAD A, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE[...]