Pioneer XW-SMA1-W User Manual

XW-SMA1/XW-SMA3/XW-SMA4

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About the addition of the Internet Radio/PUSH PLAYER function

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

* As of May 2013, the Pandora service is only offered in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Contents

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

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

Using ControlApp ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Operating the CONTROL screen ....................................................................................................................................3

Play music on Pandora/Internet Radio ............................................................................................................................3

Stop playback on Pandora/Internet Radio .......................................................................................................................3

If ControlApp is disabled or the connection with this unit is disrupted during audio playback .........................................4

Using dedicated Pioneer website to register stations not on the vTuner list ...................................................................4

Using PUSH PLAYER to play music on a mobile device ................................................................................................5

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................8

Updating 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.

• When this unit’s ﬁ rmware is updated, settings are returned to their factory default values. In that case, it will be necessary to reset the unit’s network settings.

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.

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●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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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.

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●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.

5. Select ﬁ rmware update.

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

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3. Download the new ﬁ rmware.

The latest ﬁ rmware 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.

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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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.

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

You can obtain from “App Store”.

If using an Android device

You can obtain from “Google Play”.

Using ControlApp

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

input

network

standby/on

input

volume

5. Tap the Download button.

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

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Operating the CONTROL screen

input

network

1. PUSH PLAYER

Switch to PUSH PLAYER screen. Play music ﬁ les stored in iPhone/iPod touch or Android device. For details on how to use the PUSH PLAYER screen, see pages 5-7.

2. Internet Radio

Switches to the Internet Radio Control screen.

3. Pandora*

Switches to the Pandora Control screen.

* As of May 2013, the Pandora service is only offered in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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.

4. Volume

Drag this control to adjust the sound volume.

5. Mute

Tap this icon to activate and deactivate the mute function.

Play music on Pandora/Internet Radio

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.

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4. Tap the playback control button.

Audio playback will begin.

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 –/+).

Stop playback on Pandora/Internet Radio

During use of Pandora/Internet Radio, playback 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, the input function will automatically be set 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

Input function will automatically return 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

Input function will be set to AirPlay or DMR.

●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. Auto power OFF will be cancelled if the Mute function is cancelled, or if the volume control is used.

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