Prime Wireless Speaker System ManualPrime Wireless Speaker System Manual
Congratulations on bringing home the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System, a stunning achievement in speaker
versatility, connectivity and most importantly, sound quality. We want to make it as easy as possible to set up your
Prime Wireless Speaker System, so this manual will walk you through downloading the DTS Play-Fi app and
everything you need to know to get the most out of the Prime Wireless experience. Our SVS Sound Experts are
also available seven days a week to take the guess work out of anything. They are equipped to handle even the
most complicated questions about connectivity, control, adjusting settings and optimizing sound quality.
One of the key features of the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System is DTS Play-Fi mobile app, which enables WiFi
connectivity with your home network and provides smartphone or tablet control that unlocks direct streaming
from Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music and many more popular services, multi-room audio playback,
voice control via Amazon Alexa and much more. You’ll want to download the app before doing anything else, so
just visit the Apple® App Store, Google Play™ Store, Amazon Appstore or Microsoft Store and search “DTS Play-Fi”
to get started.
If you have any questions about your new SVS Prime Wireless Speaker system, please contact the SVS Sound
Experts.
Email • (877) 626-5623 • Chat
Happy Listening!
What's in the BoxWhat's in the Box
1 Prime Wireless Passive Speaker 1 Prime Wireless Active Speaker
Unpacking and Preparing Your Prime Wireless SpeakersUnpacking and Preparing Your Prime Wireless Speakers
1. Locate elastomer feet in the packaging and attach 4 to the bottom of each speaker to protect surfaces and
speaker from potential scratching.
2. Remove plastic film from front panel display by gently peeling off from the corner.
3. Locate the power cord and the speaker interconnect cable for later use.
4. Protective grille covers come attached via pin/cup retention system. Speakers can also be used without grille
covers depending on your aesthetic preference, just avoid making any contact with the exposed drivers.
Unpacking and Preparing Prime Wireless Speaker SystemUnpacking and Preparing Prime Wireless Speaker System
1. Locate elastomer feet in the packaging and attach 4 to the bottom of each Prime Wireless speaker to protect
surfaces and speakers from scratching.
2. Remove plastic film from front panel display by gently peeling off from the corner.
3. Locate the power cord and the Prime Wireless Speaker System interconnect cable for later use.
2 Premium Cloth Speaker Grille Covers AC Power Cord
10’ Active-Passive Speaker Interconnect Cable 8 Elastomer Stick-on Bumper Feet
4. 4. Protective grille covers come attached via pin/cup retention system. Prime Wireless speakers can also be
used without grille covers depending on your aesthetic preference, just avoid making direct contact with
exposed drivers.
Front Panel ControlsFront Panel Controls
Source & Preset Control
Rotate the left knob to change the input. Press the knob to select a preset (after they are programmed).
Front Panel Display
LED backlighting indicates the selected audio source (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical or Auxiliary) and preset (1-6). Wi-Fi
indicator will turn green when streaming Spotify.
Play, Pause & Volume
Rotate the right knob to adjust volume. Press the knob to pause/un-pause.
Rear Panel Connections & ControlsRear Panel Connections & Controls
1. Sub Out
Add a subwoofer using standard audio interconnect cable (not included) or the optional SVS SoundPath
Wireless Kit.
2. L/R AUX RCA In
Connect any stereo source that has a left and right stereo analog output.
3. 3.5mm AUX In
Connect to headphone outputs of smartphones, tablets or other audio devices. Note that 3.5mm input will
override L/R AUX RCA inputs if both are used simultaneously.
4. Out to Left Speaker
Connects your active Prime Wireless speaker to the passive speaker using supplied speaker interconnect cable.
5. Optical In
Connect sources with optical digital outputs such as a TV or game console.
6. WiFi Setup
Enables WiFi set-up mode and shows status of wireless connection. Blinking yellow light indicates set-up mode,
solid light means it’s set-up and ready to use.
7. In/Out Network
Connect standard Ethernet cable for hard-wired network connection.
8. Mono/Stereo
Toggles between Mono mode for a single Prime Wireless powered speaker or Stereo mode for active and
passive Prime Wireless Speaker System.
9. Service USB
For firmware updates and charging phones and tablets or powering USB devices like a SoundPath Wireless
Audio Adapter to make your subwoofer fully wireless.
Placing and Connecting Prime Wireless Speaker SystemPlacing and Connecting Prime Wireless Speaker System
1. The active speaker with front and rear controls will always be the right speaker and the passive speaker with no
controls is the left speaker.
2. Set switch on rear panel to “Stereo”.
3. Position speakers as you want them in your room.
4. Plug supplied Prime Wireless Speaker interconnect cable into “Out to Left Speaker” on the rear panel of the
right speaker. Plug other end of the cable into corresponding input on left speaker.
5. Plug power cord into the AC power cord input on the rear of the active speaker, plug it in, and continue to
“Setting Up Wi-Fi and the DTS Play-Fi App” section to set up and name your Prime Wireless Speakers System.
10. Bluetooth Setup
Enables Bluetooth pairing mode and shows status of Bluetooth connection. Blinking blue light indicates pairing
mode, solid light means it’s connected and ready to use.
11. AC Power Cord Input
Connection OptionsConnection Options
Your Prime Wireless Speaker System streams music directly from your home WiFi network using the DTS Play-Fi
app. You can also stream at the highest resolution possible from any Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet or
computer. For direct connections to computers, TVs, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles and more; there’s a 3.5mm
and L/R line level inputs and an optical input. A subwoofer output is also available for deeper and more powerful
bass.
Instructions for setting up and using all of these connections can be found in this manual. If you have any
questions during set-up, please contact our SVS Sound Experts for prompt and professional service: Email • (877)
626-5623 • Chat
WiFi Network RequirementsWiFi Network Requirements
To get the most out of your new SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System’s dual-band WiFi, you’ll need a router with
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz WiFi connectivity and a connected mobile device. Play-Fi is compatible with all routers that
are Wi-Fi certified and meet Wi-Fi standards.
NOTE: Satellite internet services are prone to playback issues due to fluctuating download rates.
NOTE: Have your network password ready before connecting the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System to your
network.
Setting Up WiFi And The DTS Play-Fi AppSetting Up WiFi And The DTS Play-Fi App
The DTS Play-Fi app offers a rich feature set that unlocks the full potential of your Prime Wireless Speaker System
with smart, wireless speaker capabilities not available from any other wireless audio products. Downloading the
app is an important first step towards getting the most out of your new speakers.
1. Download the Play-Fi App
Search “Play-Fi” in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore or Microsoft Store and download
the free DTS Play-Fi app to start unlocking the full potential of your new Prime Wireless Speakers.
2. WiFi Set-up Mode
Once powered on for the first time, the active Prime Wireless Speaker will automatically go into Wi-Fi setup
mode, indicated by a rapidly blinking yellow light on the rear panel of the speaker. When the blinking light slows
down to a slow pulse, the speaker is ready to connect. Wi-Fi connection will be confirmed when yellow light
remains on permanently.
3. Connect Speaker to WiFi Network
iOS users must go to the “Settings” -> “WiFi” on their mobile device and select the “PlayFiDevice…” like you
would a normal Wi-Fi network then open the Play-FI app to continue.
Android users proceed directly to step 4.
4. Configure Play-Fi App
Open the Play-Fi app and follow the prompts to finish setting up your Prime Wireless Speaker System on your
home Wi-Fi network
(image 9a and 9b)
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From here, the app will find your new Prime Wireless Speakers and connect them to the Wi-Fi network for you.
NOTE: You will type in your network password once (image 9c), and the app will do the rest. It’s important not
to close or exit out of the app until the process is fully complete or it may disrupt the configuration.
During installation, the Play-Fi app will look for and install any updates. These product updates add 3-5 minutes
to the installation time.
Once network set up and updates are completed, you can select a name for your new Prime Wireless Speaker
System
(image 9d)
, control volume
(image 9e)
and start enjoying music from your favorite streaming services
(image 9f)
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Image 9a. Image 9b. Image 9c.
Image 9d. Image 9e. Image 9f.
Having Trouble Connecting?
The Prime Wireless Speaker System may require an update before letting you stream music. The Play-Fi app will
show a notification and complete the update automatically.
If your SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System is not being discovered by the WiFi network, try moving it closer to your
router or to a stronger signal area to establish a connection. Also, make sure the Prime Wireless Speaker System
and app are both configured to the same WiFi network in your home if you have more than one.
Prime Wireless Speaker System not going into setup mode?
Standard Set-Up Mode: To put the Prime Wireless Speaker System into Standard Set-Up Mode, press and hold
the Wi-Fi button for 8 seconds. You will hear a tone at 4 seconds, but do not release the button until after you hear
the same tone again after the full 8 seconds. The product will now be in Standard Set-Up Mode, and the Wi-Fi light
will slowly pulse on and off.
WPS Mode: To put the Prime Wireless Speaker System into WPS Mode, press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 4
seconds. At 4 seconds you will hear a tone and the Wi-Fi light will begin to blink a pattern of two times on and then
a pause and then repeat. It is now ready for WPS pairing.
If you have any questions during WiFi set-up, please contact our SVS Sound Experts: Email • (877) 626-5623 • Chat
Audio Streaming GuideAudio Streaming Guide
Connect. Select. Play.
Once your Prime Wireless Speaker System is set up, you can access music from your smartphone, tablet and
computer and stream your favorite music services directly via your home’s WiFi network using the DTS Play-Fi app.
You can also enjoy ultra high-resolution Critical Listening Mode, create a multi-room audio system and enjoy all
the benefits of the DTS Play-Fi app.
Setting Up Custom PresetsSetting Up Custom Presets
A unique feature of the Prime Wireless Speaker System, the six custom presets give you instant access via WiFi to
your favorite music service playlists, Internet Radio stations and streaming music services that exist within the DTS
Play-Fi app without needing a phone or tablet. You can simply walk up to your Prime Wireless Speaker System,
push the knob to start a preset and your favorite music will start playing.
1. From the Play-Fi app, start the streaming service you want to program as a preset.
2. Firmly press the left control knob to select which preset you want to program (1-6). Each time you press the
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