User Manual Q&AAnswer
Nov 06, 2024 - 09:53 PM
To connect and set up the Pioneer VAFW40 Elite F4 Smart Speaker, follow these steps:
1. Power Cord Hookup:
- Connect the power cord to the DC IN port on the unit.
- Connect the other end of the power cord to an outlet.
- Always disconnect the power cord from the outlet first when disconnecting.
2. Download the Music Control app:
- Download the Music Control app from Google Play or the App Store to your smartphone or tablet.
- Make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same network as the speaker.
3. Initial Setup:
- While the Light Ring on the speaker is orange and rotating, perform the following steps:
- For Android devices:
- Connect your Android handset to the access point.
- Start the Music Control app.
- Tap "Set Up Play-Fi Device" and follow the on-screen instructions to connect the speaker to the network.
- Sign in with your Amazon account and register the speaker with Amazon Alexa.
- For iOS devices:
- Connect your iOS device directly to the speaker via Wi-Fi.
- Start the Music Control app.
- Select the access point to connect the Play-Fi device (speaker).
- After connecting, register the speaker with Amazon Alexa by signing in with your Amazon account.
- Alternatively, you can register with Amazon Alexa later by tapping "Amazon Alexa" in the app's Home screen.
4. Checking the status of the speaker:
- The Light Ring on the top of the speaker indicates its status:
- Blue and brighter blue light rotating: Starting or on standby.
- Orange light rotating: Connected by Wi-Fi.
- White light: Adjusting the volume.
5. Using Amazon Alexa:
- Either face the speaker and say "Alexa" or press the Amazon Alexa button to call up the Amazon Alexa Voice Service.
- Alexa will respond and answer your questions after recognizing them.
- Note that the microphone needs to be on for Alexa to respond.
6. Registering a station:
- You can register up to 4 favorite radio stations for quick access:
- Play the station you want to register on the Music Control app.
- Press and hold one of the Preset buttons (1 to 4) for 4 seconds.
- Repeat the process to register more stations.
- Note that this feature may not be supported by some services.
7. Connecting external devices:
- To output audio from other devices:
- Turn off the speaker.
- Connect the supplied mini plug cable from the AUX OUT jack on the rear of the speaker to the audio input jack on your audio device.
- Turn on the speaker and start playing on the music app.
- Adjust the audio output level on the speaker if there is no sound output from the connected audio device.
- To input audio from other devices:
- Turn off the speaker.
- Connect the supplied mini plug cable from the AUX IN jack on the rear of the speaker to the audio output jack on your audio device.
- After turning on the speaker, open the Music Control app and tap the "i" at the top of the screen in the Home screen.
- Tap "Line In" and select the connected device for streaming.
- Start playing on the connected audio device.
8. Troubleshooting:
- If you encounter issues with Wi-Fi connection, ensure that your Wi-Fi router is not in stealth mode.
- For software update failures, check your internet connection and make sure to stop any ongoing play operations before updating.
- If you cannot control play with voice commands, note that content started playing using the Music Control app cannot be voice controlled using Amazon Alexa. Use the app for control.
Please refer to the provided instruction manual for more detailed information and troubleshooting tips.
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