Wren V5US Setup Manual

V5US Setup Guide
Index
Box Contents
Box Contents ...........................................3
Connections and Controls
Back Panel Connections
and Settings .............................................. 4
Speaker Controls ......................................5
Remote Control ........................................6
Using the V5US Bass EQ .........................7
Getting Started
Powering on your V5US .......................... 8
Establishing a WiFi connection .............9
How to find what you need
to know for your device ..........................10
Connecting and Using Your V5US
Connect to your network
using an AndroidTM device .......................11
Using the Play-Fi App on your
Android or iOS device .............................15
Connect to your network using iOS devices with thePlay-Fi iOS App
(recommended)........................................16
Using the Play-Fi iOS App to add more
Play-Fi speakers to your network ..........20
Using AirPlay on your iOS device
(iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) .....................21
Connect to your network using a
Mac or Windows® PC running iTunes ....22
Using AirPlay on your Mac or
Windows computer ..................................25
Streaming to multiple V5US speakers with iTunes running on a Mac or
Windows PC ..............................................25
Connect to your network using a PC
running Windows 7 and higher ..............26
Using the special Play-Fi App for
Windows 7 and higher.............................27
Connect to your network using WPS
(if your router supports it) ......................28
Connect to your V5US
using Bluetooth® .......................................30
Using Bluetooth ........................................33
Connect using Spotify Premium ............36
Device Guide .............................................37
Wren V5US Speaker
Remote Control
(with Battery)
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Wren V5US Safety Instructions & Warranty
AC Power Cord
V5US Setup Guide
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Back Panel Connections and Settings
Setup Button
Used to enter various setup modes
3.5mm Aux Input
Connects any audio source to your Wren V5US via a 3.5mm audio cable
Service Port
Used for firmware updates.
Speaker Controls
Power/Standby
Powers on and o the Wren speaker. White light indicates power is on; amber light indicates volume is muted.
To turn on, press and release the Power button; to turn o, press and hold the Power button for seven seconds.
Volume Up
Increases the volume.
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Volume Adjustment Indicator
Flashes to indicate volume being adjusted.
AUX INSETUP
EQ Adjustment
Adjusts bass output to
compensate for speaker
placement relative to
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room walls
Reset Button
Reboots speaker by cycling the power o and back on.
AC INPUT
RESET
EQ
100-240 VOLT
Volume Down
Decreases the volume.
Wifi Indicator
Indicates WiFi audio source is selected.
Aux (3.5mm) Source Indicator
Indicates Aux audio source is selected.
Source Selector
Selects the desired audio input source.
Bluetooth Indicator
Indicates Bluetooth audio source is selected.
AC Input
Connects
speaker to
power outlet
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Remote Control
Power
Powers your Wren V5 on and o
Input Selector Buttons
Selects the desired audio input source
Mute/Unmute
Mutes and unmutes the audio
Volume Up
Increases volume
Play/Pause
Plays and pauses audio
Volume Down
Decreases volume
Using the V5US Bass EQ
Your V5US is equipped with a 3-position bass equalization (“EQ”) switch to compensate for room “boundary eects” on bass output. Room boundaries can change the sound of a speaker because its bass output is either amplified or diminished depending on how near the speaker is to the room’s walls, floor or ceiling. A speaker placed a good distance away from a room’s walls, floor or ceiling will be free from the amplifying eects of these boundaries. At the opposite end of the spectrum, a speaker placed in a corner on the floor or up near the ceiling will most likely have overwhelming and unnatural sounding bass output, assuming that its inherent bass output is powerful enough to begin with, as is the case with your V5US.
We provide the Bass Adjustment EQ Selector, pictured below, to allow greater flexibility in room placement of your V5US. If your speaker is a good distance from any room boundaries, use the left-most setting. If your speaker is near a back wall, use the middle setting. Finally, if your speaker is in a corner, use the right-most setting.
Free from boundaries
In a corner
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Of course, bass output is for many people a matter of personal taste. If the bass on your V5US seems too light for your taste — regardless of room position — you can make it heavier by moving the setting to the left. If the bass is too heavy — regardless of room position — you can make it lighter by moving the setting to the right.
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RESET
EQ
Near a wall
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Powering on your Wren V5US
Connect power cord to AC outlet.
Connect power cord to power input on rear of speaker.
The power indicator in the center of the
power button will flash white for about 10 seconds, then turn o.
AC INPUT
100-240 VOLT
Press power button.
The power indicator will blink
white until the system is ready. When the system is ready, the power indicator will remain white.
solid white
If you are using WiFi to connect
(All wireless connection types except Bluetooth)
If you are using WiFi to connect, please check that the following are true:
Your source device (smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.) is compatible. (For more
information on compatible devices, visit wrensound.com/v5us/compatibility.)
You know your wireless network (WiFi) name and password.
Your wireless network is on and functioning properly.
Your Wren V5US speaker is located in an area with ample WiFi signal strength.
ONCE YOUR V5US IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIFI NETWORK, REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU CONNECTED IT, THE V5US WILL EASILY CONNECT WITH ALL OF THE WIFI­EQUIPPED SOURCE DEVICES THAT ARE ON THE SAME NETWORK AND COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR V5US provided you have the appropriate app installed. In other words, once you have used any compatible device to establish a connection between your V5US and your wireless network, other compatible WiFi source devices on the same network will recognize your speaker on the network and stream music to that speaker; you will not need to go through another setup process.
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How to find what you need to know to
Connect to your network using Android devices
set up and use your source device
The Wren V5US works with nearly all major smartphone, tablet and PC brands, each with its own setup method. Chances are, however, that you want to use only one primary device for streaming music to your V5US. To get started, simply find your device in the index below and go to the section for connecting your Wren V5US with that device. You don’t need to read the setup and operating sections that do not pertain to your device/s.
For setup instructions, please turn to the appropriate page for your device:
Android Smartphone or Tablet ................................page 11
iOS Devices — Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch —
using the Play-Fi App ........................................page 16
Mac or Windows PC running iTunes ............................page 22
PC running Windows 7 and higher .............................page 26
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if supported by your router.........page 28
Bluetooth Setup .............................................page 30
Standard WiFi setup using an Android smartphone or tablet
Standard WiFi Setup enables you to set up multiple Wren V5US speakers at once. For best results, place your Wren V5US speaker(s) near your router. You may move the speaker(s) after setup is complete.
Download and install the free Wren Play-Fi App (search for “Wren Play-Fi”) from the Google Play Store or the Amazon App Store.
Connect your Android phone or tablet to the same WiFi network that you want to use to stream music to your Wren V5US speaker(s).
Turn on your speaker(s). The first time you turn on the Wren V5US, it will start up in WiFi Connect Mode (indicated by the WiFi indicator slowly blinking amber). In this mode, the speaker is broadcasting a signal telling Android devices that it is ready to connect.
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Note: A comprehensive user manual is available for download from wrensound.com/support. It is not included with your Wren V5US.
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Connect to your network using Android devices (cont.)
Launch the Wren Play-Fi App. It will automatically detect any Wren V5US speakers that are in WiFi Connect Mode.
The Wren Play-Fi App will ask you to enter your WiFi network’s password (if required).
After connecting, your Wren V5US may perform a software update. This may take several minutes. During the update, do not unplug your speaker, turn o your Android device or leave the network.
The Wren Play-Fi App will ask you to name your speaker. Choose from preselected names or create your own by choosing “Custom Name”
To listen to music, simply use the Wren Play-Fi App on your Android device to select the music you want to play.
at the end of the name list.
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To move your speaker to a dierent location, power it o, move it to where you want to listen, and power it back on.
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Connect to your network using Android devices (cont.)
Setting Up Wren V5US Speakers After Launching the App
The Wren Play-Fi App looks for devices in Standard WiFi Setup Mode when it is launched. If you launch the app before connecting the speaker to the WiFi network, go to the app’s home screen, select “Settings” and then “Add Play-Fi Device.”
Manually Enabling WiFi Mode
You may need to manually enable the speaker’s WiFi Mode if any of the following conditions apply:
If this is not your first time setting
up the speaker
If you’re in a new location with
a dierent WiFi network
If you want to switch from your current
WiFi network to a dierent one
Selecting a Dierent WiFi Network
If you want to connect the speaker to a dierent WiFi network, open the Wren Play-Fi App and press the “Alternative Network” button on the “Enter Network Password” screen.
To manually enable WiFi Mode, hold down the setup button on the rear of the speaker for seven seconds. The WiFi light will blink once per second indicating that WiFi Setup Mode is active.
blinking amber
Using the Play-Fi App on your Android or iOS device
Once you have successfully set up your Wren V5US speaker, simply launch the Wren Play-Fi App on your Android device or the iOS Play-Fi App on your iOS device. The App will verify the connection with all Play-Fi speakers on your network. It’s that simple.
Select the speaker(s).
Choose a single speaker in one
room, or link all your speakers for a whole-home listening experience. You can control the volume of each speaker independently using the individual speaker volume controls, or control all speakers simultaneously using the master volume control.
Questions? Visit wrensound.com/support for additional help.
Select your music.
See every song stored on your device,
(searchable by album, artist, genre or folder). Or choose from one of the integrated streaming audio services.
More streaming audio sources are planned
and will be available in the future.
Enjoy!
Sit back and enjoy the music. (And if
you must check your email, feel free — the Play-Fi App runs smoothly in the background.)
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Connect using iOS Devices with the Play-Fi iOS App (recommended)
This is our recommended method for connecting using an iOS device. You can also use the Web Server Method, described on page 22.
The Play-Fi WiFi Setup enables you to set up multiple Wren V5US speakers at once. For best results, place your Wren V5US speaker(s) near your router. You can move the speaker(s) after setup is complete.
Once you have completed this setup procedure, you can stream music to your V5US using AirPlay on your iOS device(s). In addition, you can use the Play-Fi App on your iOS device(s) to stream music to multiple V5US speakers on your network.
Download and install the free Play-Fi App (search for “Play-Fi”) from the Apple App Store.
Turn on your speaker(s). The first time you turn on the Wren V5US, it will start up in WiFi Connect Mode (indicated by the WiFi indicator blinking amber). In this mode, the speaker is broadcasting a signal telling iOS devices that it is ready to connect.
Before you proceed, make sure you know the name of the WiFi network you wish to use if you have more than one network; it is also important to note upper and lower case as well as
amber
spacing and the use of any special characters (e.g., “Asus_3b”). Make sure you also know your network password if you have one.
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Launch the Play-Fi App on your iOS device. After about 5 seconds, you will get the Setup screen.
Make sure your V5US’s WiFi indicator is amber and pulsing slowly. If this is not the case, make certain that your V5US is turned on (the Power button will be lit white) and that your source is set on WiFi. Then press and steadily hold down the Setup button on the rear panel until the amber light is on and pulsing slowly (about seven seconds).
Follow the Play-Fi App’s on-screen instructions on your iOS device’s screen or refer to the step-by-step instructions that follow below.
Choose “Set-Up New Device” on the Play-Fi App Setup screen.
Settings
Exit the Play-Fi App and select WiFi in the Settings app on your iOS device.
In the drop-down list of networks, select the option with the words “PlayFiDevice.”
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Connect using the Play-Fi iOS App (cont.)
Return to the Play-Fi App. The “Select Network” screen will appear. Select the network you want to use for streaming music to your V5US.
If your network requires a password, you will be asked to enter it next.
Once you enter your passwordor if your network does not require a passwordthe “Confirm Settings” screen will appear. Touch the blue Set-Up button at the bottom of the screen. The iOS device will then connect to your V5US through your WiFi network.
After connecting, your Wren V5US may perform a software update; this update may take several minutes. During the update, do not unplug your speaker, turn o your iOS device or leave the network.
Upon connecting successfully, you will be prompted to assign a name to your V5US. This is especially useful if you have more than one Play-Fi speaker on your network, as it will enable you to distinguish them and to stream music to up to eight speakers simultaneously when using the Play-Fi App on your iOS device or iTunes running on a Mac or Windows PC.
After you name your Wren speaker, the Play-Fi Main Menu will appear. To use the Play-Fi App on your iOS device, follow the directions in “Using the Play-Fi App on Your Android or iOS Device” on page
15. To use AirPlay on your V5US, exit the Play-Fi App and follow the directions in “Using AirPlay on Your iOS Device (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)” on page 21.
To move your speaker to a dierent location, power it o, move it to where you want to listen, and power it back on.
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Using the Play-Fi iOS App to add more
Using AirPlay on Your iOS device
Play-Fi speakers to your network
If you have more than one Wren V5US (or other brand of Play-Fi speaker), you can use the Play-Fi iOS App to add these speakers to your network by performing the following steps.
In the Play-Fi App’s main menu, select Settings.
In the Settings menu, select Add Play-Fi Device.
Follow the directions in the prior section, “Connect using the Play­Fi iOS App,” starting with step 5. Please skip step 7, as you will already be in the Setup mode.
(iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
Once you have successfully set up your Wren speaker, locate and press the AirPlay icon on your music app to begin playing music. Note that the location of the AirPlay icon will dier depending on the music player you are using. Below are
some examples.
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Note: To use multiple Play-Fi speakers, you must use the Play-Fi App on your iOS device or AirPlay on iTunes running on a Mac or Windows PC. AirPlay on iOS does not support the simultaneous use of multiple speakers.
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Questions? Visit www.wrensound.com/support for additional help.
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Connect to your network using a Mac or Windows PC running iTunes
This is also an alternate method to connect to your network using an iOS device.
Using the Web Server method to connect
If you want to use AirPlay with your Mac or a Windows PC running iTunes, you will need to use the Web Server method.
The Web Server method is one of two ways to set up a network connection for your Wren V5US using an iOS device; the other way, which will enable you to use both AirPlay and Play-Fi on your iOS device, is to use the Play-Fi App, explained on page 15.
Note: Make sure you have saved open work on your computer and closed all programs.
Using your iOS device or computer, navigate to your WiFi network selection window and select the network with the words “PlayFiDevice.”
Launch your web browser (e.g., Safari®, Internet Explorer®, Chrome® or Firefox®) and type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Then press Enter. This will take you to the Settings page. Select “Set Up.”
Note: If the web page is not initially available
or becomes unresponsive, reload it.
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On your V5US, select WiFi as your source; press the Source button until the WiFi indicator is lit.
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Press and hold the Setup button on the back of the Wren V5US for about seven seconds until the amber WiFi indicator begins to blink slowly; then release the Setup button. Your Wren V5US has entered Web Server setup mode.
blinking amber
After you select Set Up, the next screen
asks you to select the network you want to use to connect to your V5US. Click on your preferred network.
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Connect to your network using a Mac or Windows PC running iTunes (Cont.)
Use the next screen to select a name for your speaker. You can choose any name from the list or you can enter a custom name.
The “Attempting Connection” screen will come up with information on how to proceed (see image below.) Once the WiFi indicator light on your Wren V5US turns solid white, your speaker is connected to the network. You can now play music using AirPlay on your iOS device or your Mac or Windows PC.
Using AirPlay on your Mac or Windows computer
Once you have successfully set up your Wren speaker, you are ready to enjoy your music wirelessly. Locate and press the AirPlay icon in iTunes to begin playing music.
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Note: When adjusting the volume when using AirPlay on your computer, use the volume control slider in iTunes, not the computer’s main volume control.
Streaming to multiple V5US speakers with iTunes running on a Mac or Windows PC
With AirPlay and iTunes 10 or later, you can listen to music through your computer speakers and multiple AirPlay outputs.
After you have named your V5US, you will be oered a “Connect” screen with a button. Touch the blue button that says “Next.”
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Note: You may need to reconnect your iOS device to your preferred wireless network after this setup process.
Problem connecting? Visit www.wrensound.com/support for additional help.
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Congratulations! Your Wren V5US is now ready to use as an AirPlay speaker!
The maximum number of outputs ranges from three to six, depending on your environment (such as building composition and local radio interference), distance to the outputs, and available network capacity relative to your other usage.
You can use the multiple speakers feature in iTunes to control the volume of your output devices.
Questions? Visit www.wrensound.com/support for additional help.
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Connect to your network using a PC running Windows 7 and higher
Using the special Play-Fi App for Windows 7 and higher
If you have a PC running Windows 7 or higher, you can use the Play-Fi App for Windows to stream all the music in the world (including Google Music and Amazon Cloud Player) to as many as eight Wren V5US speakers on the same network.
System Requirements
Windows 7 or 8 (32 and 64 bit)
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi router
One or more audio products equipped with DTS Play-Fi (like the Wren V5US)
The Play-Fi App for Windows is available in a free version that enables you to stream music to one speaker only. It is also available in an HD version that enables streaming to up to eight speakers for $14.99.
It’s easy to upgrade to Play-Fi HD. Here’s how:
Download Play-Fi for Windows
Purchase an Upgrade License
Use your license key to activate Play-Fi HD
Enjoy a great-sounding multi-room experience
Note: With either version of Play-Fi for Windows, audio will work best if you update your speaker system using your Android or iOS app first.
Visit https://play-fi.com to learn more about this amazing multi-room wireless audio
To send songs to any speaker, simply click the icon in the system tray to see and choose from the available speakers. Pick a favorite, and you are good to go. Adding a speaker? The app makes set up a snap, too. And with Play-Fi HD, you can access your entire speaker network for true multi-room enjoyment. Choose from the limitless music options, and Play-Fi will deliver perfectly synchronized audio everywhere.
Play-Fi HD also oers highly selective music streaming. Use the built-in source selector to choose which audio stream, app, or service to send to the speakers. Play-Fi sends the music where you want, and all other sounds (like annoying ads and notifications) remain on the PC where they belong.
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Connect to your network using WPS (if your router supports it)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature on some WiFi routers that allows the Wren V5US speaker to automatically and securely connect without needing to enter a password. WPS is not a standard feature on all routers, and only one Wren V5US speaker can be set up at a time.
Check your router’s owner manual to see if WPS is a feature, or look for a button on your router marked with the WPS logo method appropriate to your device. (See the Index on page 9 to locate Setup instructions for your device.)
If your router has WPS, use the following instructions.
Plug in the Wren V5US speaker near your router. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the speaker to fully power on (when the power indicator light stops blinking).
. If your router does not have WPS, then use the
Press and hold the setup button on the rear of the product for three seconds, then release. The WiFi indicator will blink amber two times, then pause every second. The speaker is now in WPS Mode.
Place your router in WPS Mode. Usually this is done by holding the router’s WPS button, but check your router owner’s manual.
When the secure connection is made, the WiFi indicator on your Wren V5US will stop blinking and remain solid white.
solid white
How To Exit WPS Mode
If during the setup process you need to exit the WPS Setup Mode, press the Source button once. The speaker will then return to its previous mode.
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Problem connecting? Visit wrensound.com/support for additional help.
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Connect to your V5US using Bluetooth
Pairing with your V5US
In addition to a variety of WiFi streaming technologies, your V5US is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. While we recognize that most V5US customers will use WiFi, we believe that Bluetooth comes in handy in a number of instances:
Since it does not require a WiFi router, you can stream music using Bluetooth when you are outside the range of a router (e.g., on the patio) or when you vacation in a location where WiFi is not available or the available WiFi is encumbered with firewalls and other security protocols that prevent it’s use or, due to limited bandwidth and heavy trac (e.g., hotels, work places), WiFi’s quality of service is severely constrained.
Visitors, guests and household members may use devices that are not equipped with AirPlay or Play-Fi. Nearly all recently developed devices that can store and play music are quipped with Bluetooth technology. Moreover, those devices equipped with aptX Bluetooth will enjoy WiFi-like lossless fidelity.
Pairing occurs when two Bluetooth devices “communicate” with each other and create a connection. The Wren V5US can “remember” the last six Bluetooth devices that have paired with it. For best results, have your Bluetooth source device near your V5US.
Note: Your V5US will automatically enter pairing mode the first time you select Bluetooth as your source.
The following directions are for all subsequent pairings. If you are setting up the speaker for the first time, start with step 3 below.
Make sure your Bluetooth source device and the V5US are both turned on and the Bluetooth mode is selected as the source on your V5US.
In the Bluetooth control section of your source device, place the source device into “discovery” mode. V5US14_xxxxxx should appear on the list of devices that can be paired.
Press the setup button on the rear of your V5US
(Figure 1) until
the Bluetooth source indicator blinks amber once every second
(Figure 2). This will place the
V5US into “discoverable” mode.
Figure 1 Figure 2
blinking amber
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Connect to your V5US using Bluetooth (cont.)
Using multiple Bluetooth devices on your V5US
Select V5US14_xxxxxx. If your source device asks for a passkey, enter “0000” (four zeros) and press “OK.” The Bluetooth indicator on the V5US will blink amber two times per second when pairing is in progress
A message will appear on your source device to indicate
(Figure 3).
when pairing is complete, In addition, the Bluetooth indicator on the V5US will go from blinking amber to solid blue
(Figure 4). You are now
ready to play music wirelessly on your V5US.
To play music on your Wren V5US, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and the V5US14 has been selected on your source device. Then simply select your favorite music on your device and play.
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Figure 3 • Pairing
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Figure 4 • Connected
Many households (and many individuals) have multiple Bluetooth-equipped devices that they use for music. The Wren V5US can “remember” pairings with up to six dierent Bluetooth devices, eliminating the need to go through the initial pairing process every time you switch devices.
To pair additional devices with your V5US, simply follow the instructions under “Pairing with your V5US” on pages 31-32.
When you wish to connect to a specific paired device, select Bluetooth as your source. Press and hold the Source button on the front of the speaker for three (3) seconds. The Bluetooth indicator
When you switch the source on your V5US from WiFi or Aux to Bluetooth or when the Power button is pressed to turn the speaker on from Sleep or Standby mode while Bluetooth has already been selected as the source, the V5US will look for the most recently paired device that
will blink amber two times per second indicating that the V5US is trying to connect to a paired device. Select V5US14 on the source device. The Bluetooth indicator will change to solid blue when an active connection is established
(Figure 5).
was connected to the speaker. If that device is available, the V5US will reconnect to it. If the last paired device is not available, the V5US will continue to search for the next most recently paired device. It will connect with the most recently paired device that it finds.
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Using Bluetooth (cont.)
Important note on volume control when using Bluetooth
Figure 5
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To clear the V5US’s memory of all paired devices, press and hold the Setup button on the rear of your V5US and, while holding the Setup button, press the Power button on the front control panel. The Volume indicator will blink amber two times to indicate that the memory has been cleared. When the V5US is powered on again, and Bluetooth has been selected as the source, it will be in pairing mode and ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (see “Pairing with your V5US” on pages 31-32).
Note:Clearing the V5US’s memory will
also clear any WiFi connection between your V5US and your network. To reconnect, follow the instructions for connecting your device.
After you have cleared your V5US’s memory, you must delete the Wren speaker from your source device’s list of available Bluetooth devices before you can pair it with the V5US again. To delete a previously paired Wren V5US from your source device’s memory, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer.
As with all Bluetooth pairings with audio devices, the volume control of your Wren V5US functions as a “master” volume control. That means that, when you are using Bluetooth, the volume control on the V5US governs how loud your music can play. Once you have set the volume level on the V5US, the volume control on your source device allows you to play music ranging from very low to as high as your V5US “master” volume setting allows. For best results, we suggest setting the master volume control on the V5US at or near maximum volume. The best way to determine where to set the volume on the V5US is to use the following steps:
Set the volume control on the V5US at about half of maximum.
Set the volume control on your source device at or just below maximum.
Play music that you are familiar with.
Raise the volume control on the V5US in small steps until it is as loud as you
think you will want it to play.
Turn the volume down on your source device. You will find that it goes from
the peak loudness you established all the way down through medium to soft to inaudible.
You can now use your source device to play music from very low to as
loud you have set the V5US to play. This enables you to manage volume remotely using your source device.
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