KEF X Series X300A Quick Start Manual

KEF X Series X300A Quick Start Manual

Wireless digital hi-fi

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Quick Start Guide

X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    X Series Quick Start Guide X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing KEF digital hi-fi speaker system - X300A Wireless. 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions • Follow this manual carefully for best results from your speakers • Read and return warranty card • Clean with a dry lint-free cloth • Do not use alcohol-based cleaners • Avoid damp • Avoid temperature extremes • Avoid direct sunlight •...
  • Page 5 Please take heed of the following before using the KEF Model X300A Wireless. Note also that the word “appliance” shall refer to the KEF X300A Wireless , or any part of it. Read Instructions – All the Safety and Operating Instructions should be read before operating the appliance.
  • Page 6: Inside The Box

    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.
  • Page 7: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors 1. AC power 2. USB between Left and Right speakers 3. Standby button 4. USB IN 5. AUX IN 6. SYSTEM GAIN control 7. BALANCE control 8. EQ switch 9. LAN port Get Started Connect and Power Connect 1.
  • Page 8: Operation Modes

    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 3 Operation Modes X300A Wireless provides you 3 ways to connect to your music source. The higher prioritized mode will be activated automatically once there is an active signal (Wireless mode) or connected (USB and AUX IN mode).
  • Page 9: Wireless Network Set-Up

    • KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard (available at www.kef.com). • Name and password of your home Wi-Fi network. 1. 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.
  • Page 10: Streaming With Airplay

    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).
  • Page 11: Streaming With Dlna (Pc)

    5. 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.
  • Page 12: Usb / Aux Playback

    II. Click “Sound”. III. 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 & above operating...
  • Page 13 Recommendation For optimal sound output, it is recommended that you set the X300A Wireless system gain level to its minimum (See P.12 – System gain control), and the master volume of your computer to its maximum. Increase the system gain slowly to a level comfortable for your listening. Options for volume control during playback: 1.
  • Page 14: Controls And Settings

    Controls and Settings Balance control System gain control Adjust the “BALANCE” knob 7 until you hear the Adjust the “SYSTEM GAIN” knob 6 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.
  • Page 15 Sound Optimisation - Use of bungs Wall <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.
  • Page 16: Firmware Upgrade

    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. 1. Enter the KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard and select your language of choice.
  • Page 17 Check if the USB/ 3.5mm stereo cable is properly connected. No sound If 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.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    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&OE.
  • Page 20 www.kef.com...
  • Page 21 Caution: Caution: Caution: Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. statement FCC statement statement statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

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