KEF X300A Wireless
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1. Wireless setup failed If you failed in setup by wireless connection try the wired connection method See P 6 By Wired Connection Analogue input AUX 3 5mm stereo jack Wireless network cannot be Check if your home Wi Fi network is working properly establiahed If problem persists try to re setup the wireless connection For further updates and troubleshooting please visit KEF website www kef com Digital input USB Mini USB Type B connector Resolution Up to 24 bit Sampling rate Up to 96kHz depending on source resolution Wireless standard IEEE 802 1 b g Wireless frequency band 2 4 GHz Network connection 802 b g wireless 100 Base T RJ45 Ethernet Wireless network streaming DLNA V1 5 Digital Media Renderer DMR AirPlay AirPlay works with iPhone iPad and iPod touch with iOS 4 3 3 or later Mac with OS X Mountain Lion 10 8 0 or later and Mac or PC with iTunes 10 2 2 or later Control Balance control System volume control Internal volume 4 7L Dimensions H x W x D Without heatsink 280 x 180 x 215 mm 11 0 x 7 1 x 8 5 in With heatsink 280 x 180 x 243 mm 11 0 x 7 1 x 9 6 in Weight 7 5kg per speaker KEF reserves the right in line with continuing research and development to amend or change specifications E amp OE Tt bbL 0E N d EIOT8O 7 anss www kef com2. By Wired Connection Before proceeding please ensure you have the following e A Mac PC with Ethernet port Name and password of your home Wi Fi network Disconnect all network connections of your Mac PC 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of your Mac PC and LAN port of X300A Wireless 3 Power up each speaker O and turn on the system by pressing the standby button O ndicator light will flash blue 4 Indicator light will tum to solid blue once the network connection is established This process may take up to 2 minutes 5 Run the internet browser on your computer enter the URL http 1 69 254 1 12 202 6 a Optional Rename your speaker b Select the home Wi Fi network you are going to connect to and input the password Click Save and remove the LAN cable 7 Speaker will restart Blue light will flash and become solid again when the setup is completed Change Wireless Configurations You can always rename your X300A Wireless speaker change the home Wi Fi network connection and check network configurations Repeat the above steps to enter the KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard 2 Select your language of choice click Change settings and follow the on screen instructions Streaming with AirPlay Stream Music from iOS device iPhone iPad iPod touch Mac Make sure your iOS device Mac and X300A Wireless are connected to the same home Wi Fi network Power up each spe
3. computer has been disconnected when you are playing the AUX IN source Check if amber light is on when you are going to stream music If yes please refer o the previous section Status Indication Playback function is deactivated in Wireless setup mode and Firmware upgrade mode No sound Check if the USB 3 5mm stereo cable is properly connected f you are Mac OS user manually select KEF X300A Wireless as your sound device See P 10 Play Try volume up on system gain control computer and app Make sure the volume is audible Make sure that the Left and Right speakers are properly connected Make sure that the speakers are powered up Switch off the speakers and switch on again Specifications Model X300A Wireless Design Two way bass reflex Drive units Uni Q driver array HF 25mm lin vented aluminium dome LF MF 130mm 5 25in magnesium aluminium alloy Sound fades out Switch off the speaker and switch on again after 15 minutes Network Connection Frequency range 6dB 49Hz 45kHz Frequency response 3dB 58Hz 28kHz Max peak SPL 104dB Amplifier class Twin Class AB Amplifier power LF SOW HF 20W Problem Action Check if your home Wi Fi network is working properly AC power input US JP versions 100 120VAC 50 60Hz EU UK versions 220 240VAC 50Hz China version 220 230VAC 50Hz
4. reduction It is recommended that you try the different bung configuration to achieve the most optimal sound output for your environment Firmware Upgrade Stay tuned to firmware upgrade announcements on KEF website www kef com Always upgrade to the latest firmware to ensure you can enjoy the best of X300A Wireless I Enter the KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard and select your language of choice 2 Select Upgrade firmware and follow the on screen instructions 3 Power off and on the X300A Wireless after Firmware Upgrade is completed No playback is allowed during Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting Status Indication Problem Action Fast blue light Make sure that the Left and Right speakers are properly connected through the blinking USB cable Amber light on Check if your home Wi Fi network is working properly If problem persists try to re setup the wireless connection Fast amber light blinking Try to upgrade your firmware again If problem persists please contact your local dealer or service helpdesk Red light blinking Switch off the X300A Wireless and switch on again after 15 minutes Power Problem Action X300A Wireless Connect power cords between speakers and the mains socket respectively does not turn on Make sure that your main power supply has been tumed on MOTENE Sound Problem Action ake sure that the USB cable to
5. B No playback in Wireless mode No playback in Wireless mode ae 2 USB cable unplugged from computer Status Indicator Light Indicator System Status Blue Amber blinking Wireless setup mode Blue slow blinking etwork connecting Light Indicator Blue solid etwork connected Amber slow blinking Firmware Upgrade Amber solid etwork problem Amber fast blinking Critical firmware error Blue fast blinking A between the Left and Red blinking System fault Red solid Switch off Wireless Network Set Up A few more steps are needed before you can start wireless streaming You can setup a connection between X300A Wireless and your home Wi Fi network by either wireless connection or wired connection For wireless connection please download KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard available at www kef com X300A Wireless will remember the last home Wi Fi network it was connected to Every time the system restarts it will automatically search and connect to that network By Wireless Connection Before proceeding please ensure you have the following e A Wi Fi enabled Mac PC KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard available at www kef com Name and password of your home Wi Fi network Run the KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard and select your language of choice 2 Click First time setup and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup process
6. Firmware VPsrade sen lee a a 13 Troubleshooting a edge een 13 Jer ej fer ml sl g SENERE RTE ge ERE i aaa a a REE TEE EET IEEE TEE FEE ERE TEE ERE EET ER 15 STENE Please take heed of the following before using the KEF Model X300A Wireless Note also that the word Safety Instru cti ons appliance shall refer to the KEF X300A Wireless or any part of it Follow this manual carefully for best results from your speakers Read Instructions All the Safety and Operating Instructions should be read before operating the Read and return warranty card appliance Clean with a dry lint free cloth 2 Retain Instructions The Safety and Operating Instructions should be retained for future reference iDo notuse aleohol basedecleaners 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the Operating Instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All Operating and Use Instructions should be followed Only use attachments Avoid damp accessories specified by the manufacturer Avoid temperature extremes i 5 Important Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug The third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for SAFETY NOTICE Trailing cables are dangerous secure all cables replacement of the obsolete outlet Refer all servicing to a qualified service personnel Servicing is required for
7. INKEF x Series INNOVATORS IN SOUND Quick Start Guide X300A Wireless Digital Hi Fi Speaker System English X300A Wireless Digital Hi Fi Speaker System Quick Start Guide Introduction Thank you for choosing a KEF digital hi fi speaker system the X300A Wireless model Innovation is what sets KEF apart from its competitors For over 50 years KEF has been at the forefront of loudspeaker research and development designing class leading speakers that have dealt with the challenges of reproducing the latest musical formats and reproducing them to the highest possible quality This legacy continues today with the X300A Wireless our first active wireless hi fi speaker system for the digital music era Now let s hi fi your computer Please read and follow this manual carefully before using this system Table of Contents Introduction zen Er BE ag SATE BY IARU STOR Seen hehe ee nenne ee 2 Inside THE BOX area ieh EA NAE REAA ENI EEN A rende ar meer ernennen 4 MIB ACHRI A SEES Rn nennen een ESS SEDLER EEN BRS EST EEN 4 Controls and Connector reddere esin a ai ehe 5 Wireless NetworkSetzUp Bensheim ende ee ee 6 Streaming with Alrklayi r 2 an ER 7 Streaming with DENA Android device 10er nee kei 8 Streaming WiN DENA PO eaae NAAA I E E EN EEA N SE NGA NANREN 8 USB VAUX Playback Eee EEE E n ADEE bist 9 Controls and Settings Stout shea ipi aninga Ree alderen ere ernennen ins lerne EN Il
8. aker and connect the USB cable between Left and Right speaker Press the standby button Wireless network is ready once the indicator light turns solid blue Open iTunes select the AirPlay icon Fad Select KEF X300A Wireless on the AirPlay menu Play and enjoy your music Oo Ue WN Caution Volume can only be adjusted on source device Please ensure your source volume is set to low before you start streaming and adjust to volume of your liking Streaming with DLNA Android device Stream Music from Android device I Make sure your Android device and X300A Wireless are connected to the same home Wi Fi network 2 Power up each speaker and connect the USB cable between Left and Right speaker 3 Press the standby button Wireless network is ready once the indicator light turns solid blue 4 Download and install the KEF Digital Media Control app available at Google Play Store and www kef com 5 Run the app Choose KEF X300A Wireless as your speaker a Select the Android device you would like to stream music from as the server or b Select your own Android device as the server 7 Once the server is connected you will see your music library stored in your Android device 8 Tap on any music file you would like to play they will be streamed to X300A Wireless directly 9 If you have renewed music contents in the Android device tap the z icon and select Update Server 10 End the app by taping the
9. any damaged parts such as power supply cord or plug Avoid direct sunlight 6 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used in or near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool and the like The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Care should be taken so that objects containing WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE liquids are not placed upon or spilled into the enclosure through openings and that no objects filled with liquids such as a vase shall be placed on the appliance Cc O A combined mains power input lead 7 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its AUTI N and country specific mains plug is proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa or similar surface RISK a as provided that may block any ventilation openings Check before connecting to your local 8 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves mains supply that the local suppl i CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ARAA PEY ae Es or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK 8 9 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type descr
10. fortable for your listening Options for volume control during playback Use the system gain as the main volume control Use this option for playback without losing bit depth Il Set the volume on media player to its maximum when using this option 2 Use the volume control on media player Use this option for convenience in volume adjustment via your computer s interface For better music enjoyment while multi tasking on your computer it is recommended that the system sound be disabled to prevent any interruption to music listening For Windows Choose Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Click Sound 3 Click the Sounds tab 4 Select No Sounds under Sound Scheme and click Ok For Mac OS Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu 2 Click Sound 3 Click the Sound Effects tab 4 Uncheck Play user interface sound effects Controls and Settings Balance control System gain control Ol JO SYSTEM GAIN Adjust the BALANCE knob DD until you hear the Adjust the SYSTEM GAIN knob to control most balanced sound from Left and Right speakers music volume The default setting is at the 12 o clock The default setting is at the 12 o clock position for position equal balance between the speake
11. ibed in the the rear panel If it is not check with 3 Operating Instructions or as marked on the appliance and it shall remain readily operable The mains plug your supplier before proceeding is used as the disconnect device To be completely disconnected from the power input the mains plug of the appliance must be disconnected from the mains completely NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance The mains plug should not be obstructed or should be easily accessed during intended use Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons Attachments and Accessories Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer m Handling The appliance should be transported with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used pay caution when moving the cart The exclamation mar
12. icon and Exit Streaming with DLNA PC Setup Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 12 Run Windows Media Player 2 2 Click Stream and Turn on home media streaming Turn on home media streaming would not be available on the Stream menu if streaming is already turned on In this case please skip to step 5 3 On the Media streaming options page click Turn on media streaming If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 4 Click OK Click Stream select Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media 6 Your Windows Media Player is ready to be the media sharing server and be discovered by KEF Digital Media Control app You can setup other media sharing software on your PC as server For details please refer to the instructions of your media sharing software Stream Music from PC I Make sure your PC Android device and X300A Wireless are connected to the same home Wi Fi network 2 Power up each speaker and connect the USB cable between Left and Right speaker 3 Press the standby button Wireless network is ready once the indicator light tums solid blue 4 Download and install the KEF Digital Media Control app available at Google Play Store and www kef com 5 Run the app choose KEF X300A Wireless as your speaker and your PC as server 6 Once the server is con
13. in the Operating mem 10 return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer Instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved b
14. k within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence appliance combination to avoid injury from tip over of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the 3 Non use Periods Unplug the appliance during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of appliance ire WARNING 4 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when Due to the mains switch being located on the rear panel the appliance must be located in an open area without a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or anything obstructing access to the mains switch b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket with a protective earthing connection Es i S c The appliance has been exposed to rain or Correct Disposal of This Product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed d The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or with other household wastes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or e The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable se i i i i reuse of material resources 15 Servicing The user shall not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described
15. nected you will see the music library stored in your PC 7 Tap on any music file you would like to play they will be streamed to X300A Wireless directly 8 End the app by taping the z icon and Exit Caution Volume can only be adjusted on source device Please ensure your source volume is set to low before you start streaming and adjust to volume of your liking USB AUX Playback EH Connect USB IN AUX IN o E o la Connect the USB cable between the Left speaker and your computer b Connect a 3 5mm stereo cable not included between the Left speaker 6 and your music player smartphone or other analogue device Play 22 pn 2a For Windows 2b For Mac OS Play and enjoy your music Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu I Click Sound lll Click the Output tab IV Select KEF X300A Wireless from the device list V Play and enjoy your music It is recommended that the X300A Wireless be used with Windows 7 and Mac OS 10 6 amp above operating systems Recommendation For optimal sound output it is recommended that you set the X300A Wireless system gain level to its minimum See P I System gain control and the master volume of your computer to its maximum Increase the system gain slowly to a level com
16. rs Not available in Wireless streaming mode Caution Continuous listening to music at high volume may cause hearing damage Sound Optimisation EQ setting mm 2 3 M L Ol O Or Ora Oca Desktop Stand Switch to DESK 8 for desktop near field Switch to STAND 8 for open space listening For listening optimal performance the use of good quality speaker stands with the X300A Wireless is recommended A 5M USB cable is also recommended for open space configuration so that the speakers could be placed between 2M to 3M apart for optimum stereo effect Sound Optimisation Use of bungs Wall LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLL lt 18 Top View A pair of bungs is supplied with the X300A Wireless system for you to fine tune the bass output When the speakers are positioned close to the wall it is recommended that the bungs be placed into the rear port if you find the bass output to be overwhelming or boomy I Outer bung only 2 Full bung The bung can be separated into outer and inner For more bass reduction you may put the full bung bungs The use of the outer bung only will give less into port pass
17. y the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body and must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Inside the Box Unpacking S chy Controls and Connectors EN AC power 2 USB between Left and Right speakers Standby button USB IN AUX IN SYSTEM GAIN control BALANCE control EQ switch LAN port INKEF X300A Wireless so oo SN pe m Be w Va CP K Standby Button Switch On Press and hold Switch on to Wireless setup mode Press once Switch on to operation Switch Off Press and hold Switch off from operation Operation Modes 300A Wireless provides you 3 ways to connect to your music source Wireless USB and AUX IN The highest priority mode available will be activated automatically when an active signal is detected Playback priority is given as below e gt gt Operation mode Conditions to activate Wireless N A Always at the highest priority US
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