Pioneer XW-SMA1-K User Manual

XW-SMA1/XW-SMA3/XW-SMA4

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New Internet Radio Feature

This wireless speaker has been designed to allow you to enjoy Pandora*/Internet Radio. In order to play Pandora/Internet Radio, however, it
may be necessary to update the unit’s fi rmware and to also install Pioneer ControlApp on your mobile device.

* As of February 2012, the Pandora service is only offered in the United States.

Contents

Updating the unit’s fi rmware ................................................................................................................................. 1

Installing ControlApp ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Listening to Pandora/Internet Radio ..................................................................................................................... 2

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Updating the unit’s fi rmware

In order to use the Pandora/Internet Radio function, it may be necessary to update the unit’s fi rmware. First connect this unit and your PC*1 to
the same network.
For more information on network connections, see the section “Connect to network”, parts A to E (page 18 of the Operating Instructions).

*1 Operation has been confi rmed using Internet Explorer versions 8/9 on Windows, and Safari on Mac computers.
*2 Firmware updating cannot be performed using the method described in “F. Wireless Direct Function”.

Important

• Do not disconnect the AC power adapter during the update process. When using the XW-SMA3, it is necessary to fi rst connect the AC
adapter to the unit (updating cannot be performed when operating the unit using the built-in battery). When updating the unit’s fi rmware,
it is necessary to connect the unit to a network (except method F of “Connect to network”); for more information see page 18 of the
Operating Instructions.

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1. Display the Web Control menu.

Choose the access method appropriate for your device.

Using Safari to access Web Control

1. Start the Safari browser on your computer.

2. Click on the bookmark icon (
screen.

3. Click on Bonjour list (a), and select this unit’s friendly
name (b).

It is necessary to previously set Safari to display Bonjour.

) at the upper left of the

a

b

Using UPnP function to access Web Control (after
connecting to the network)

This unit supports UPnP. You can access the Web Control
menu from a UPnP-supported device connected to the same
network as this unit. For details, consult your computer’s
operating instructions.

SMA

Using Microsoft Windows 7/Vista

1. Click on “Start” → “Documents” → “My Documents”.

2. From the Explorer menu on the left side of the screen,
select “Network”.

This unit will appear as an icon connected to the same
network.

3. Right-click on this unit’s icon and select “View device
webpage”.

You should now be able to access the Web Control menu.

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XW-SMA1

Using Windows XP

1. Click on “Start” → “My Network”.

2. Click on “Display icons for UPnP devices connected to
the network”.

This unit will appear as an icon connected to the same
network.

3. Double-click on this unit’s icon.

You should now be able to access the Web Control menu.

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2. Confi rm your unit’s fi rmware version.

Confi rm the unit’s fi rmware version on the Web Control menu.
If the four digits following the “S” are lower than [1050], a
fi rmware update is required. If the four digits are same or
greater than [1050], no update is required.

S1000.1000.0

XW-SMA1

S1050.1000.0

3. Download the new fi rmware.

The fi rmware update can be downloaded from Pioneer’s
website.

Note

• The fi rmware fi le will be downloaded to the folder you specify.

• Depending on your browser and its settings, the destination
selection window may not appear when downloading
the fi rmware fi le. In this case, the fi le will be downloaded
automatically to the folder designated in your browser settings.

• The fi rmware fi le will be downloaded in compressed “zip”
format.

(Example) Compressed fi le name: SMA2013NMP****.zip

The four asterisks (****) indicate the version number.

4. Open the downloaded compressed fi le.

Decompress the fi rmware fi le and store the contents in a folder
of your choosing.

Note

• When the compressed fi le is decompressed, a new folder will
be created and the updated fi rmware fi le (SMA2013NMP****.fw)
will be stored in the new folder.

• For more information about how to decompress fi les, consult
your software or computer dealer.

5. Select fi rmware update.

On the Web Control menu, click on Firmware Update (a)
followed by Start (b).

b

a

The Firmware Update Prepare screen is displayed. If the
screen does not switch automatically, click on Click Here.

6. Select the update fi le.

Click on the Choose File button (a) and select the fi rmware fi le
(SMA2013NMP****.fw) previously downloaded, and then click
on the Upload button (b). Then, press Yes on the confi rmation
screen. Once the update has begun, it cannot be cancelled.

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S1000

b

BCO_1000.fw

7. Confi rm that the update has completed properly.

When the update has begun, the update process will be
displayed. When the update process fi nishes, follow the
instructions on the screen and unplug the power cord.

Note

• If the update process is not completed within ten minutes, try
unplugging the unit, then repeat the update process.

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Installing ControlApp

Next, the Pioneer application ControlApp must be installed on your mobile device. For more information about your operating environment,
access the appropriate Website as noted below.

If using an iPhone or iPod touch

For iPhone or iOS device, you can obtain from “AppStore”.

If using an Android device

For Android, you can obtain from “Google Play”.

Listening to Pandora/Internet Radio

If using ControlApp for the fi rst time, follow these procedures to start the application.

1. Connect this unit to the network you normally use.

2. Connect your mobile device to the same network.

Confi rm that ControlApp is installed on your mobile device.

3. Turn on the power to this unit.

4. Start ControlApp on your mobile device.

Wired/Wireless

on

input

network

standby/on

input

volume

5. Tap the Download button.

When download is completed, the CONTROL screen will be
displayed.

Download

Wireless

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Operating the CONTROL screen

on

input

network

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1. Internet Radio

Switches to the Internet Radio Control screen.

2. Pandora*

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3

Switches to the Pandora Control screen.

* As of February 2012, the Pandora service is only offered in the United States.

Note

• When the unit is set to Quick Start Mode and is currently in standby mode, if the Internet
Radio or Pandora button is tapped, the unit’s power will turn on and source input will

switch to either Internet Radio or Pandora.

3. VOLUME

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Drag this control to adjust the sound volume.

4. MUTE

Tap this icon to activate and deactivate the mute function.

Playing music

1. Connect this unit and your mobile device to a
network.

The Pandora and Internet Radio functions cannot be used
when using a wireless direct connection.

2. Start ControlApp.

Playback
control buttons

3. Tap the Pandora or Internet Radio button.

The unit’s source input will switch to Pandora or Internet Radio,
and the unit’s input indicator will light steadily green.

Green

4. Tap the playback control button.

Audio playback will begin. The playback control buttons used
will differ depending on the function.

Note

• When listening to music with Pandora/Internet Radio, the
following remote control buttons will be disabled:  (play/
pause),  (prev), and  (next)

• Buttons remaining enabled on this unit and its remote control
include  standby/on, input, and volume ‒/+ (vol ‒/+).

Stopping radio play

During use of Pandora/Internet Radio, play can be stopped by performing any of the following operations.

●Using any button controls on the unit or its remote control that turn the unit’s power off

The next time power is restored, function will be automatically switched to the input (iPod or AUX IN) selected before use of Pandora or
Internet Radio.

●Using any button controls on the unit or its remote control that change input to anything besides Pandora or
Internet Radio

Function will be automatically switched to the input (iPod or AUX IN) selected before use of Pandora or Internet Radio.

●Using another device to operate this unit and start AirPlay or DMR audio play

Function will switch to AirPlay or DMR function.

●During Pandora or Internet Radio play, if the MUTE function is set to ON and more than 20 minutes expires

When the MUTE function has operated for 20 minutes, the unit’s power is automatically turned off.
The auto power off function will be disabled if the MUTE function is turned off, or the MUTE function is cancelled due to operation of the
volume control.

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If ControlApp is disabled or the connection with this unit is disrupted during audio
playback

• If you return to the home page on your mobile device, start another application, or allow the device to enter sleep mode, the connection
between this unit and ControlApp will be cut. Even if the connection is cut, however, audio play will continue on the unit.

• Even if the connection with ControlApp is cut, the following buttons on the unit and its remote control will continue to be enabled:

standby/on, input, volume –/+ (vol –/+).



• In the event ControlApp is stopped during audio play, the unit can be operated again by restarting ControlApp and reestablishing a
connection between it and this unit.

Note

• Pandora is personalized internet radio that is designed to help you discover new music you'll love mixed in with music you already
know.

• For details, check the website: http://www.pandora.com

• As of February 2012, the Pandora service is only offered in the United States.

• You must have a registered account in order to listen to songs using Pandora Internet Radio.

• Select PANDORA, then follow the instructions on the screen to make the account settings.

• Some functions may be changed at Pandora's discretion.

• When disposing of the product, we recommend you reset it to delete the data. See Resetting the system on page 35 on the Operating
Instructions.

• Pandora

• Track information may not be displayed correctly depending on the station and audio contents.

• “Internet Radio” is radio programming distributed over the internet. Numerous internet radio stations exist around the world, ranging in
size from small services run by individuals to large stations managed by commercial ground-based broadcasting companies. Ordinary
ground-based broadcasting is limited to the range of the radio wave, but Internet Radio allows reception of radio programs from around
the world, delivered through the Internet. On the other hand, depending on the status of the Internet connection, broadcast sounds may
sometimes be interrupted or garbled.

• vTuner is an online contents service for Internet Radio. For more information about vTuner, consult the website at http://www.vtuner.
com.

• This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights held by NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or their authorized subsidiary.

• Accessing external contents requires a high-speed Internet connection, together with registration and contract with a commercial
Internet provider. Services from third-person content providers may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued without notice, and Pioneer
assumes no responsibility for any such issues. Pioneer makes no guarantees regarding the continuity or future availability of external
content-providing services.

®

, the leading internet radio service, gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations.

Note

Note

-A broadband connection is recommended when listening to Internet Radio. Use of a 56K modem or ISDN connection may inhibit your
ability to fully appreciate the potential of Internet Radio.

-Computer port numbers for Internet Radio may differ, depending on the station, so it is recommended to check your fi rewall settings.

-The provision of lists of broadcasting stations by vTuner may be discontinued without notifi cation.

-Broadcasting stations sometimes interrupt or discontinue broadcasts. In such cases, it may not be possible to receive broadcasts
from a station, even though it is published on a list of available stations.

-The list of Internet Radio stations provided with this unit is based on the radio station database service vTuner. This database service
is edited and compiled for use with this unit.

Using dedicated Pioneer website to register stations not on the vTuner list

This unit can be used to register and play programmed material from stations not found on lists distributed by vTuner. To do this, confi rm the
access code necessary to register this unit, and use that code to access the dedicated Pioneer internet radio site; through it, you can register
your favorite stations. The URL for the dedicated Pioneer Internet Radio site is http://www.radio-pioneer.com.

1. Display the top level screen of the Internet Radio list.

2. Tap on “Help”.

3. Tap on “Get access code”.

The screen will display the access code necessary to register stations on the dedicated Pioneer Internet Radio site; record that
access code on piece of paper.
The Help screen allows you to confi rm the following items:

• Get access code: Displays access code necessary to register on the dedicated Pioneer Internet Radio site.

• Show Your WebID/PW: After registering on the dedicated Pioneer Internet Radio site, your registration ID and password will be
displayed.

• Reset Your WebID/PW: Resets all registration information on the dedicated Pioneer Internet Radio site. When this is reset, any
broadcast stations you have registered there will also be erased, so if you wish to continue to listen to any sites you previously
registered, re-register them after performing the reset.

4. Accessing the dedicated Pioneer Internet Radio site from your computer.

http://www.radio-pioneer.com
Use the above URL to access the site.

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5. To change the site's language, choose the applicable country fl ag on the fi rst page of this website.

6. Read the disclaimer and if in agreement, click on “ACCEPT”.

7. Use the access code noted in step 3 to perform user registration according to the instructions on the screen.

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your favorite stations.

Here, you can register both stations not on the vTuner list, and stations on the list as well. In this case, the stations will be recorded
on this unit as favorite stations, allowing you to play them easily.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause/Remedy

Can’t decompress fi rmware fi le (zip fi le). • When using Windows XP and later operating systems, a zip-fi le extractor is

Bonjour isn’t displayed when using Safari. • Set your computer to allow Safari to display Bonjour.

Sound stops while listening to Pandora/Internet
Radio.

The unit cannot be started (power connected) with
the input function set to Pandora/Internet Radio.

The unit automatically powers down. • If the MUTE function is left enabled for more than 20 minutes, the unit is

Pandora/Internet Radio continues playing even after
stopping ControlApp.

Can’t connect ControlApp • Is the unit’s fi rmware version lower than [1050]? If so, update the fi rmware

Remote control buttons don’t respond. • When playing Pandora/Internet Radio, the following buttons on the unit’s remote

The message “Connecting...” appears, but no play
starts.

Can’t play Pandora/Internet Radio • Is a fi rewall set on network devices? Check the fi rewall setting on network

furnished as a standard feature, allowing zip fi les to be treated as ordinary
folders. From the Pioneer website, store the downloaded fi rmware folder
(SMA2013NMP1050.zip) on your computer. Open the folder and copy the
fi rmware fi le (SMA2013NMP1050.fw) located inside the folder to your computer’s
desktop or other desired location.

• Mac OS X and later operating systems allow compressed zip fi les to be treated
as normal fi les. When you double click on the downloaded fi rmware zip fi le
(SMA2013NMP1050.zip), a decompressed ordinary folder will be created in the
same place.

• Is the unit’s MUTE function enabled? Turn off the MUTE function.

• Has an error message been generated? Check the ControlApp screen.
If the unit is not connected to ControlApp, connect ControlApp to the unit once
again and check the display.

• If the above steps do not rectify the problem, try changing the input, or turn the
unit off and on again.

• When the power is turned on to this unit, it will not start in Pandora/Internet
Radio mode.

• However, when the unit is set to Quick-Start mode and is currently in standby
mode, if one of the Internet Radio or Pandora buttons is tapped, the unit’s
power will turn on and Internet Radio or Pandora modes will be selected.

designed to automatically turn power off.

• If the MUTE function is disabled or sound volume is raised, the automatic power
off function will be cancelled. For details see the section “Stopping radio play” (P.

3).

• Pandora/Internet Radio will continue to play on the unit even after closing
ControlApp. In that case, however, ControlApp cannot be operated.

• To access ControlApp operations, start ControlApp once again and connect to
this unit.

version.

• If connection is still not possible, consult the following website:

-When using iPhone/iPod touch
http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/iapp_controlapp/en.html

-When using Android
http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/aapp_controlapp/en.html

control are disabled and cannot be used:  (play/pause),  (prev), 
(next).

• Is the power disconnected to the device? Is the device connected properly to this
unit? Check power source and connections for the device.

devices.

• Has the Internet connection been dropped? Confi rm that network device settings
are proper, and if necessary consult your network connections dealer.

• Has the radio station interrupted or stopped its broadcast? Note that it may not
be possible to access stations even if they are on the issued station list.

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