The Vifa Stockholm. A loudspeaker for anyone who
values exclusive Nordic design and authentic sound.
It’s designed to be intuitive for you to use. This
manual just spells out the details - for instance, how
to connect wirelessly in a flash.
Enjoy!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Regulatory Safety Information
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Make sure the power cord is not stepped
on or otherwise interferred with, particularly at the mains socket and where it
exits the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as damage to the power
cord or plug, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally
or has been dropped.
15 To completely disconnect unit power
from the AC mains, disconnect the unit’s
power cord from the mains socket.
WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of fire and electric
shock do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids
such as vases on the apparatus.
• Do not open the appartus. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Risk of
electric shock inside.
The lightning flash and arrow head
within the triangle is a warning
sign alerting you of dangerous
voltage inside the product.
The exclamation point within the
triangle is a warning sign alerting you to important instructions
accompanying the product.
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IMPORTANT STATEMENTS:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Its 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.
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des réglementations de la FCC. Le fonctionnement de
l’appareil est sujetaux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer
d’interférences néfastes, et 2. Cet appareil doit tolérer les interférences reçues, y
compris celles qui risquent de provoquer
un fonctionnement indésirable.
Note: This product 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 product 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 product 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:
· 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.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radioexempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Vifa Denmark A/S
Mariendalsvej 2A
DK-8800 - Denmark
www.vifa.dk
Buttons and indicators on Stockholm ............................................ 6
Status indicator
The Vifa remote
Input options
Connecting priority
Bluetooth ...................................................................................... 12
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Network manual setup
Wi-Fi Network using an iOS device
Wi-Fi Network using WPS
Playback through Wi-Fi
Wired connection - optical, analog or USB
Reset and set to factory default .................................................. 21
Vifa app
Product care
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Register and Trademarks
For manuals in other languages, please visit: www.vifa.dk/support
You can change the light intensity of
the status indicator using the Vifa app.
Status indicator
Volume up
Volume down
Power socketConnect
ResetAux optical and analog input
Power
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USB
STATUS INDICATOR
No light – Stockholm is in standby mode or is off
Breathing – Stockholm is hibernating
(Stockholm will automatically go into hibernation after 5 min. without signal)
To wake up Stockholm press the POWER button.
•
From standby: press until the status indicator flashes WHITE.
•
From hibernation: play music on one of the inputs,
or briefly press the power or one of the vol. buttons.
Rapidly flashing – Stockholm is in setup mode
WHITE: Wi-Fi setup
YELLOW: USB or WPS network setup
GREEN: Locking on to wired input
Constant light – Stockholm is on
WHITE: Wi-Fi connection
BLUE: Bluetooth connection
GREEN: Wired connection
YELLOW: No connection or signal
Note: When muted the constant white light is briefly interupted every three seconds.
Slow flashing
WHITE: Wi-Fi Direct mode, waiting to start playing
To power down Stockholm press the
• For hibernation: press until the status indicator
flashes WHITE once.
•
For standby: press until the status indicator
flashes WHITE twice.
Note: Putting Stockholm into hibernation mode will allow you to wake it up rapidly.
In standby mode Stockholm will consume less than 0.5 watt from the power outlet.
POWER button.
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THE VIFA REMOTE
The Vifa remote lets you easily control your Stockholm loudspeaker
from anywhere in the room. Turn up the volume of your favorite
music or easily set up your Stockholm to your preferred connection, like Wi-Fi Direct, your Wi-Fi network or via wired input.
Mute / Unmute (Press)*
Unpair Bluetooth connection (Press and hold down)
(page 12)
Turn up volume
Decrease status
indicator light
Connect:
Wi-Fi Direct
(page 13)
Wi-Fi network
(page 14)
Wired input
(page 20)
*Note: when the speaker is muted the status indicator light is on
every 3rd second it will be will be briefl y interrupted indicating that mute is on.
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Increase status
indicator light
Turn down volume
Release connections
Wi-Fi Direct
(Press and hold down)
Wired mode
(Press and hold down)
Changing the VIFA remote battery
Replace the battery with a CR2025 battery.
To replace the battery:
1. Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert a CR2025 battery with the positive side facing up.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and use a coin
to tighten it.
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INPUT OPTIONS
• Bluetooth
Fast and easy and works for virtually every phone, tablet
or MAC/PC - supports aptX for Hi-Fi sound.
•
Wi-Fi
Works for phones, tablets, MAC/PC Wi-Fi and networked
DLNA enabled devices - supports Wi-Fi Direct.
•
Wired optical or analog
For music players, media players or televisions.
• Wired USB
USB playback works for iOS. USB will charge your device.
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CONNECTING PRIORITY
Stockholm automatically selects input for you based on the
following rules.
1. 1st priority is Wi-Fi and USB
If Wi-Fi or USB is connected and playing music, other
connections are disconnected.
2. 2nd priority is Bluetooth
If Bluetooth is connected and playing music, a wired
analog or optical connection will be disconnected.
3.
3rd priority is wired
When no Bluetooth, USB or Wi-Fi is used, you can use
the wired input. You can, however, lock Stockholm to
wired input, look for further information on page 20.
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CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH
Fast and easy wireless connection for virtually every phone
1. Enable Bluetooth pairing on your device and select
Vifa BTxxxxxx as your Bluetooth device.
2. Let the music play, the status indicator turns BLUE
when Stockholm receives the music.
3. Adjust the volume on Stockholm, with the remote or your device.
Note: Release of the Bluetooth pairing can be done either on the paired device, on Stockholm or with the Stockholm remote.
On Stockholm press the ”Volume up” and ”Volume down” button simultaneously until the indicator flashes BLUE three times.
On the remote hold down the ”Mute/Unmute” button until the indicator flashes BLUE three times.
Page 13: Note*: Internet connection in Wi-Fi Direct mode will have to come from the mobile network.
Page 13: Note **: You can release Stockholm from Wi-Fi Direct mode - by pressing theCONNECT button briefly.
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CONNECTING WITH Wi-Fi DIRECT
For AirPlay and DLNA direct playback
1.1 On Stockhol m: P ress and hold the CONNECT button until the
status indicator flashes WHITE rapidly and then release the
CONNECT button – the indicator will now start to pulse until it
receives a music signal.
1.2 Wit h the rem ote: P ress and hold the CONNECT button until the
status indicator flashes WHITE rapidly and then release the
CONNECT button – the indicator will now start to pulse until it
receives a music signal.
2. Find Wi-Fi network settings on your device.
3. Select the network called VIFA_....... (No password required)
4. Play music on your device – the status indicator turns
solid WHITE when Stockholm receives the music.
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CONNECTING TO YOUR Wi-Fi NETWORK
Manual setup
1.1 On Stockholm: Press and hold the CONNECT button until
the status indicator fl ashes WHITE rapidly and then release the
CONNECT button – the indicator will now start to pulse
until it receives a music signal.
1.2 With the remote: Press and hold the
the status indicator fl ashes WHITE rapidly and then release the
CONNECT button – the indicator will now start to pulse until
it receives a music signal.
2. Find Wi-Fi network settings on your device.
3. Select the network called VIFA_....... (No password required)
4. On your device open the browser (e.g. Safari or Internet
Explorer) and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address line, and
press enter.
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CONNECT button until
http://192.168.1.1
VIFA AIRPLAY SETUP
5. Now the Stockholm setup page open up.
6. Choose your preferred network and enter the password if
needed. Then type in the name you want displayed for
Stockholm on the network ex. “Stockholm Living room”.
7. Then press “Apply”.
8. When the status indicator turns solid WHITE the
connection is established.
9. On your device, remember to change network back
to your preferred network.
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CONNECTING TO YOUR Wi-Fi NETWORK
Using iOS device
1. Make sure your iOS device is connected to your network.
2. Connect your iOS device to Stockholm using a USB cable.
3.1 On Stockholm: Press and hold the
Stockholm until the status indicator fl ashes YELLOW rapidly
and then release the
CONNECT button.
CONNECT button on
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3.2 With the remote: Press and hold the CONNECT button
until the status indicator fl ashes YELLOW rapidly and then
release the
4. The iOS device will ask you if it may transfer network
settings to the speaker. Press Allow on the iOS device.
5. When the status indicator on Stockholm turns
solid WHITE, the connection is established.
CONNECT button.
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CONNECTING TO YOUR Wi-Fi NETWORK
Using WPS
WPS
1. Press WPS button on your router.
2.1 On Stockholm: Press and hold the
the status indicator fl ashes YELLOW rapidly and then release
the
2.2 With the remote: Press and hold the
the status indicator fl ashes YELLOW rapidly and then release
the
3. When the status indicator on Stockholm turns solid
CONNECT button.
CONNECT button.
WHITE, the connection is established.
CONNECT button until
CONNECT button until
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PLAYBACK THROUGH Wi-Fi
Connect your playback device and Stockholm to the same Wi-Fi
network - and playback is simple, choose Stockholm as sound
device or renderer on your playback device.
For iOS device just press the AirPlay logo
and choose Stockholm.
Using iTunes on a MAC/PC, you can stream music through your
preferred network to multiple Vifa Stockholms simultaneously.
You can even remote control iTunes with a free Apple remote app.
In this way you can control the music stream from iTunes to multiple Vifa Stockholms with your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
LIVE STREAMING
We recommend that you connect Stockholm to your preferred
Wi-Fi network when possible. This gives you access to Wi-Fi
streaming within your entire Wi-Fi network range, and allows
you to have stable streaming from internet radio services or music
services.
Please note: When streaming from the internet the playback
quality will depend on your internet connection. If the connection
is slow, dropouts may occur. Also be aware that internet connection can be expensive when using a mobile phone.
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WIRED CONNECTION
Aux optical and analog input;
Connect
• On the rear of Stockholm, the 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input
will support both an analog signal and an optical input with a
digital data stream up to 24bit/192kHz.
TO LOCK ON TO WIRED INPUT
A1. On Stockholm: Press and hold the
the status indicator fl ashes rapidly GREEN and then release.
A2. With the remote: Press and hold the
status indicator fl ashes rapidly GREEN and then release.
TO RELEASE THE LOCKED WIRED INPUT
B1. On Stockholm: Briefl y press the
the status indicator will fl ash GREEN three times and normal
input priority is restored.
B2. With the remote: Briefl y press the
the status indicator will fl ash GREEN three times and normal
input priority is restored.
You can use USB as a playback input from your iOS device. Stockholm will charge your iOS device simultaneously.
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MP3 players, media streamer or TV
USB / iOS device
CONNECT button, until
CONNECT button, until the
CONNECT button, then
CONNECT button, then
RESET AND SET TO FACTORY DEFAULT
Connect
Reset
Power
RESET
- MAY BE USED IF STOCKHOLM FREEZES
To reset Stockholm, briefl y press the reset button
- no user settings will be lost.
FACTORY DEFAULT
- RESETS STOCKHOLM’S SOFTWARE TO FACTORY SETTINGS
To factory default Stockholm: press and hold the
POWER and the CONNECT button simultaneously
until the status indicator starts triple fl ashing WHITE.
Release the buttons and Stockholm will go to factory default
– after factory default ALL USER SETTINGS WILL BE LOST.
To fi rmware update Stockholm, please go to
www.Vifa.dk/support for further information.
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THE VIFA APP
To get the most out of your Vifa Stockholm, download the free
Vifa app. You can find links to the app. under
“support” on the Vifa website.
The Vifa app allows you to:
•
Adjust the sound to your preferred taste
or surroundings
•
Change the name that Stockholm will show
on the Wi-Fi network
•
Change the network settings on Stockholm
• Manage your inputs on Stockholm
• Adjust the light intensity of the ”status indicator”
www.vifa.dk/support
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PRODUCT CARE
This product is designed for premium music performance in
normal living space. Exposure to rain, moisture, high humidity
or sources of heat may damage the product. The intended
use is within a temperature range of 5 - 40 °C (40 - 105 °F).
CLEANING
Your Vifa product is covered by beautiful highly durable textile from
Kvadrat. Remove non-greasy stains by carefully dabbing with a
lint-free cloth or use a lint roller to remove lint from the textile.
Never use a vacuum cleaner, this can cause damage
to the loudspeaker units behind the textile.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
In the extreme case that Stockholm is pushed to overheating,
the status indicator lights RED constantly - please unplug the
power cord and wait for approximately
Stockholm and powering it up again.
Here you can find further support
on our Vifa products:
www.vifa.dk/support
5 min. before plugging in
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SPECIFICATIONS
Description Wireless loudspeaker
Technical features Bluetooth aptX
Wi-Fi Direct
Apple AirPlay
Works with DLNA
DSP signal processing
Force Balanced Woofers
Digital pure path amplifiers
Drive units
Tweeter 2 X 28 mm Vifa drive units with soft dome
and neodymium magnet.
Midrange 2 X 80 mm Vifa drive units with
aluminium cone and neodymium magnet.
Woofer 4 X 100 mm Vifa drive units with flat sandwich
cone and neodymium magnet. Mounted
mechanically back to back in a force balanced
configuration supported by 4 passive radiators.
Frequency response 42Hz - 20kHz @ +/- 3 dB
Input voltage 100 Volt - 240 Volt 50/60 Hz
Max. Rated power consumption 150 watt
Standby power consumption Less than 0.5 watt
Output USB 5 volt / 2.1 A
Inputs Bluetooth aptX
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi networked
Wired optical or analog (3.5 mm minijack)
Wired USB (only iOS device at present)
Dimensions Height/Width/Depth 215 mm / 1100 mm / 100 mm
Net weight 9.8 kg
Frame Diecast aluminium
Textile Custom made Kvadrat textile
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REGISTER AND TRADEMARKS
We encourage you to register your
product at:
www.vifa.dk/register
A Vifa product is in compliance with directives of relevance, including RoHS
directive – see product label for more regional regulatory approvals.
Made for iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone
3, iPad AIR, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation), iPod classic, and iPod nano
(1st through 7th generation).
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS
X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
USB works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 3, iPad AIR, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini with Retina
display, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation), iPod classic, and iPod
nano (1st through 7th generation).
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad mini,
and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.
”Made for iPod”, ”Made for iPhone” and ”Made for iPad” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
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The Wi-Fi Certified Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The Bluetooth logo, the Bluetooth name and the combination are
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc.