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Rear & Left ........................9 Remote Control ..................11 Control Panel .....................12 The treVolo A App ...................13 Installing the treVolo A app ..................13 Powering the Speaker ................14 Standby mode ......................14 Turning off the speaker ..................... 14 Using the Remote Control ..............15 Activating the remote control batteries ...............
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Switching to a Preset Channel .............. 26 Switching to a preset channel from the speaker ..........26 Switching to a preset channel from the remote control ........26 Switching to a preset channel from the treVolo A app ........26 Grouping Speakers ................... 26 Deleting a group ......................27 Firmware Upgrade ...................
The leak of chemicals may harm the skin and erode the metal contacts. If any chemicals leaks from the device, please use the dry cloth to wipe it clean and contact your BenQ dealer or service center for battery replace- ment.
• Do not use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • Do not allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any of the openings. Contact customer service For questions about the treVolo A speaker, contact your local dealer. For contact information, visit http://www.benq.com. Maintenance and care...
Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the treVolo A wireless speaker, our flagship wireless speaker with absolute sound quality in one piece. Features • Ceramic Tweeter by Class A Amplifier with military grade components. • DLNA/UPnP/Air Play/Bluetooth. • Integrated internet radio and streaming music service.
Operations Buttons & connectors Front & Right Item Description NFC Sensor Touch with an NFC-enabled Bluetooth device to instantly pair the device to the speaker. AUX/RCA Button Press to switch between AUX and RCA audio sources. C Bluetooth •Press to switch to a SPDIF audio source. ®...
Speaker Nets Covers the speakers. Do not poke or put pressure on the speaker nets as this will damage both the cloth and the speaker drivers inside. G Preset Channel Knob Turn the knob to switch preset channels. H Control Panel Displays various status icons as well as text notifying you of the status of the speaker, see Control Panel...
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Storage devices must use the FAT or FAT32 file format. treVolo A does not support NTFS file format storage devices. N LAN Port Connect to an internet router for internet access.
Control Panel The control panel located on the front of the speaker displays various icons as well as text notifying you of the status of the speaker. During playback the center of the control panel displays information regarding the song or preset channel that is playing, when no music is playing the center of the control panel displays system messages.
The treVolo A App In order to use all functions related to the treVolo A speaker you must first install the treVolo A app on a smart device. Once the treVolo A app is installed on your smart device you will be able to: •...
After powering on, the following audio sources can be used without internet access or the use of the treVolo A app: Bluetooth®, RCA, AUX, SPDIF. Standby mode When you have finished using the speaker press the power button to place it into standby mode.
Using the Remote Control Activating the remote control batteries Pull out the plastic battery shield between the battery contacts on your remote control and the battery as illustrated. • Avoid leaving the remote control and battery in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car.
Connecting with your speaker by Wi-Fi A Wi-Fi connection allows your speaker to wirelessly access Spotify and vTuner radio via the treVolo A app, as well as play preset channels directly from these music services. To setup a wireless connection follow the steps below: •...
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Wi-Fi button on speaker for 3 seconds and repeat the process again. If there is 5 minutes of inactivity on the speaker or in the treVolo A app during the Wi-Fi setup process the Wi-Fi setup process will automatically stop.
® Connecting with your speaker by Bluetooth A Bluetooth connection allows your speaker to directly play any audio from a Bluetooth-enabled smart device. To pair and connect your speaker to a smart device follow the steps below: 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth ®...
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NFC compatible devices can ® automatically pair and connect with your treVolo A via Bluetooth when they are close to each other by following the steps below: Set the NFC function of your smart device to on.
AirPlay AirPlay allows your speaker to directly play any audio from an iOS device. To connect your speaker to an iOS device via AirPlay follow the steps below: 1. Setup a Wi-Fi connection for your speaker. See Connecting with your speaker by Wi-Fi for more details.
4. Select “Add new speaker” in the treVolo A app. 5. Select “Cable” in the treVolo A app. 6. Select “Next” in the treVolo A app. The speaker will begin connecting to the router. 7. Once the speaker has successfully connected to the router you can update the name of your speaker then select “Done”...
8. Browse to and select the song you want to play. Playback of music files from a USB connection can only be controlled via the treVolo A app or by setting a file from the USB storage device as a preset channel. Operations...
Wi-Fi Ethernet (RJ-45) for more details. 2. Ensure the smart device with the treVolo A app installed is connected to the same network as your speaker. 3. Launch either the treVolo A app or Spotify on your smart device.
7. Browse to and select the station you want to play. Media Server The treVolo A app also allows you to directly play any music files stored on DLNA-based media servers, such as NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices or PCs running DLNA-based media server software, on your speaker.
1. Browse to and select a song from the file folder from either a USB storage device or media server device you want to set as a preset channel in the treVolo A app. See Media Server for more details.
In a setting where there are multiple treVolo A speakers connected to the same network, you can sync up playback so that each speaker is playing the same music at the same time by grouping speakers together in the treVolo A app. To group speakers together follow the instructions below.
5. Begin music playback via the treVolo A app and the same music will be played by all speakers within that group. Deleting a group Once a group of speakers is created playback for any speaker within the group will result in each speaker playing the same music. In order play music independently on any of the speakers within the group, the group must be deleted.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Speaker will not •Make sure you are using the BenQ power cord shipped turn on with the speaker. •Make sure the speaker connects to a working AC outlet for operation.
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Bluetooth functionality if possible. ® •Remove “treVolo A” from the paired Bluetooth device list on your device. Pair and connect over again. •Unplug all the cables and electrical cords. Then press and hold the power button for 7 seconds or more to force the speaker to shut down.
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•Connect both the speaker and smart device to the same Wi-Fi network. •Close all other apps on the smart device that might affect usage of the treVolo A app. •Restart your smart device or computer, and router. •Uninstall the app, reset the system, and restart setup.
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Problem Solution The remote •Remove then re-install the remote control’s battery. control is not •Replace the remote control’s battery. working Operations...
9.8 kg Other information Input voltage 100V - 240V, 50/60Hz Operating temperature 0 - 35ºC BenQ Audio App support for iOS 6 or later / Android 4.0 or later Accessories Power cord; Remote control with battery, Quick start guide, Warranty card I/O Ports Power;...
Regulatory Statements Not all models are available in all regions. If certain safety regulations are required for specific region, BenQ ensures that products available in that region are complied with the requested regulations. FCC Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment. Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details. Battery Complies with IDA...
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