SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System Quick Start Guide

Congratulations on bringing home the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System, a
stunning achievement in sound quality and speaker versatility. We know you are
eager to start playing so this Quick Start Guide will walk you through the various
controls and connections and get you on the fast path to enjoying high-resolution
wireless streaming of your favorite playlists and music services.

Setting Up Wi-Fi
and the DTS Play-Fi App

Included AccessoriesWelcome!

Speaker Interconnect CablePower Cord

A

Source & Preset Control

Rotate the knob to change the input. Press the knob to select a preset (after they
are programmed).

B

Front Panel Display

LED backlighting indicates the selected audio source (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical or
Auxiliary) and preset (1-6).

C

Play, Pause & Volume Control

Rotate the knob to adjust volume. Press the knob to pause/un-pause.

Download Play-Fi App

Search “Play-Fi” and download the free DTS
Play-Fi app to unlock the full functionality of
your SVS Prime Wireless Speakers.

Start Speaker Wi-Fi Setup Mode

Once powered on, the 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,

the speaker is ready to connect. Wi-Fi connection is conrmed

when yellow light remains on permanently.

Congure Play-Fi App

Open the Play-Fi app and follow the prompts to nish setting up

your Prime Wireless Speaker on your home Wi-Fi network.

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Select “Set Up Play-Fi

Device”

Choose “Set-Up” to

congure your Speaker

and Wi-Fi network.

Enter your Wi-Fi network

password and select

“Next”

Note: The speakers may require an update before letting you stream music. The Play-Fi app will show a notication and

complete the update automatically. This is normal and can take 3-5 minutes.

If your SVS Prime Wireless speaker is not being discovered by the Wi-Fi network, try moving it closer to your router or to

a stronger signal area to establish a connection. Also, make sure the speaker and app are both congured to the same

Wi-Fi network in your home.

Choose a name for your
Prime Wireless Speaker.

Select new device name

from Play-Fi menu.

Select your favorite
streaming method/

service

2. Press the left control knob
press will move to the next preset.

3. When desired preset number is selected, press and hold the preset knob for three

seconds. The preset number will ash several times then stay on to conrm, and

music will resume playing.

4. Follow instructions above for the remaining ve presets.

5. You can now access your favorite content by pressing the left knob to toggle through
your presets at any time.

To reset a preset, repeat the steps 1 - 5.

NOTE: It takes a few seconds for the preset to connect to music services from your Wi-Fi network. This is normal.

Connect Speaker to Wi-Fi Network

 iOS users must go to the “Settings” -> “Wi-Fi” and connect to
“PlayFiDevice...” like you would a normal Wi-Fi network.

 Android users skip to step 4.

Create Custom Presets

Up to six presets are available for instant access to your favorite
streaming music channels, playlists and other content.

1. From the Play-Fi app, start the streaming service you want to
set as a preset.

A

to select which preset B you want to set (1-6). Each

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Once your speakers are set up, you can access music from your devices and your
favorite streaming services. You can also enjoy full resolution Critical Listening Mode
Critical Listening Mode, create a multi-room audio system, and more.

Current services available as presets. More options coming soon, check svsound.com/products/prime-wireless for updates.

Placing and Connecting Your Speakers

Connections and 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 In

Connect any stereo source that has a left and right stereo analog output.

3

Out to Left Speaker

Connects your active Prime Wireless speaker to the passive speaker using
supplied speaker interconnect cable.

4

Optical In

Connect sources with optical digital outputs such as a TV or game console.

5

3.5mm AUX In

Connect to headphone outputs of smartphones, tablets or other audio devices.

6

Wi-Fi Setup

Puts speaker into Wi-Fi 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.

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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. Plug supplied interconnect cable into “Out to Left Speaker” 3 on rear panel of
right speaker. Plug other end of cable into corresponding input on left speaker.

4. Plug in power cords
section to set up and name each speaker.

and continue to “Setting Up Wi-Fi and the DTS Play-Fi App”

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Setting Up Bluetooth

1. Press the Bluetooth Setup button
Bluetooth pairing. This is indicated when the blue LED on
the rear panel goes from slow to a rapid blinking.

2. Select Bluetooth as your source by rotating the left knob

A

until the Bluetooth logo on the front panel display is

highlighted B.

once to activate

10

Connecting Devices via AUX
and Optical Inputs

Power Cord

3. View Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and select “SVS SPEAKER...”

4. Conrm pairing when the light stops blinking and remains on. You can now
stream music services and audio content from your device any time you select
Bluetooth as your source.

Speaker

Interconnect Cable

7

In/Out Network

Connect standard Ethernet cable for hard-wired Internet 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 pair.

9

Service

For rmware updates and for powering or charging USB devices.

10

Bluetooth Setup

Puts speaker in 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

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1. Connect your device to the Optical in
Aux In 2 inputs or the AUX In 5 on your Prime
Wireless Speaker System.

2. Select the input by rotating the left control knob A
the source will be displayed on the front panel B.

or L/R

Owner Support

For help with connecting your SVS Prime Wireless Speakers, using the Play-Fi App
or anything else, SVS Sound Experts are available 7 days a week.

[e-mail] Visit svsound.com for online chat[phone]

The full SVS Prime Wireless Speaker System owners manual can be found here:

www.svsound.com/prime-wireless-manual

3. Operate device as normal.

4. Volume can be controlled from the Play-Fi app.