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Summary of Contents for Piega ACE Series
- Page 1 USER GUIDE A C E W I R E L E S S S E R I E S P I E G A E X P E C T M O R E...
- Page 2 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S A c e W i r e l e s s b y P I E G A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.2 WIRED TV INTEGRATION ........11 12 AUTOMATIC INPUT SOURCE SELECTION ..25 5.2.1 How to set up wired TV integration ... 12 13 PIEGA WIRELESS SYSTEM ......26 5.3 WiSA WIRELESS TV INTEGRATION AND 14 RESET ............27 HOME CINEMA ..........13 15 FIRMWARE-UPDATE ........28... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Retain this user guide for future reference. Read all safety instructions carefully. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions and recommendations. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry and soft cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices thatproduce heat. Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and at the point they exit from the apparatus. -
Page 5: The Ace Speakers At A Glance
3 THE ACE SPEAKERS AT A GLANCE The Ace Wireless series includes the following speakers: Ace 50 Wireless Ace 30 Wireless Ace Center Wireless (Models: Tx / Rx) (Models: Tx / Rx) (Models: Rx) Scope of delivery The scope of delivery includes: speaker power cable external antenna with stand... -
Page 6: Integrated Streaming Clients & Wisa Module
3.1 INTEGRATED STREAMING CLIENTS & WISA MODULE The Ace Wireless speakers (Tx model) come with the following integrated streaming clients: Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready. In addition, they have been equipped with a WiSA module, which allows you to connect them wirelessly to any WiSA supporting TV. 3.1.1 SPOTIFY CONNECT 3.1.3 ROON READY Spotify connect allows you to play your music directly from the... -
Page 7: Operating Elements Of The Speakers
4 OPERATING ELEMENTS OF THE ACE SPEAKERS 4.1 THE ACE TX Tx stands for «Transmitting Unit», meaning the Tx speaker transmits data to other (Rx) speakers. For this purpose, the Tx has been equipped with a number of wired inputs and streaming protocols. THE TX CONNECTION PANEL AND ITS FUNCTIONS: SERVICE USB port for firmware updates. -
Page 8: The Ace Rx
4.2 THE ACE RX Rx stands for «Receiving Unit», meaning an Rx speaker can receive wireless signals from any WiSA transmitter (Tx). Besides being combined with a Tx, the Ace Rx can thus also be used to create a wireless (WiSA) home cinema setup. THE RX CONNECTION PANEL AND ITS FUNCTIONS: SERVICE USB port for firmware updates. -
Page 9: Choose Your Favourite Setup
5 CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE SETUP The Ace wireless speakers can be connected and positioned to suit your personal sound preferences. In this section you will find an overview of different setup options including links to detailed information if you wish to take a closer look at one specific setup. -
Page 10: Mini-Setup
This ultra-lean all-in-one mini setup requires just two devices: · one Tx speaker · one Rx speaker These two PIEGA Ace speakers are installed in no time and ready to play your favourite tunes conveniently controlled from any smart device. 5.1.1 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR MINI-SETUP Position your speakers in the desired location. -
Page 11: Wired Tv Integration
5.2 WIRED TV INTEGRATION If you opt for wired TV integration you will need the following devices: · Tx and Rx speakers · a TV · optional: external devices such as CD and record players etc. In this setup the sound of your TV or other external devices is played through your Ace speakers. User Guide Ace Wireless // 11... -
Page 12: How To Set Up Wired Tv Integration
5.2.1 HOW TO SET UP WIRED TV INTEGRATION a) Basic setup 1. Position your speakers in the desired location. 2. Power your speakers. 3. Check the settings on each speaker. If you wish to establish a connection to the local WiFi, both «WIRELESS» switches need to be «ON». -
Page 13: Home Cinema
5.3 WISA WIRELESS TV INTEGRATION AND HOME CINEMA LEFT RIGHT CENTER SUBWOOFER LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND BACK BACK SURROUND SURROUND LEFT RIGHT To create your personal home cinema setup with WiSA wireless TV integration you will need the following devices: ·... -
Page 14: Installation For Hifi-Enthusiasts
5.4 INSTALLATION FOR HIFI-ENTHUSIASTS CAT CABLE L&R CHANNEL LEFT RIGHT This expert setup reliably connects one or several speakers even via long signal lines. You will need the following devices: · Rx speakers ONLY · playback devices such as network players or preamplifiers with balanced output The Ace Rx is equipped with a balanced analog input (stereo). -
Page 15: Connect To Local Network (Wifi)
6 CONNECT TO LOCAL NETWORK (WIFI) Bear in mind, that out of the Ace Series only the Tx speaker needs a connection to the local network, the Rx doesn’t need a network connection. The following sections thus ONLY apply to the Tx model. -
Page 16: Direct Wireless Access
6.2 DIRECT WIRELESS ACCESS By factory default or after performing a reset (see RESET), the speakers can be connected directly to your computer. Power your speaker and wait for at least 1 minute until the WiFi indicator starts a slow green flash. Open the WiFi settings on your laptop, computer or smart device and select your Ace speaker from the list of available networks. -
Page 17: Antenna And Network Connection
7 ANTENNA AND NETWORK CONNECTION 7.1 INTERNAL ANTENNA The Ace Tx speakers come with a built-in WLAN antenna, so they typically don’t need further external antennas or an additional network connection. However, if you’re repeatedly experiencing connectivity issues you may want to connect an external antenna or opt for an Ethernet connection. -
Page 18: Wireless Surround Sound With Wisa
WiSA certified devices enable wireless, hi-res multichannel audio signal transmission for a fantastic home cinema soundscape. 8.1 PAIR YOUR ACE WIRELESS Ace Rx Ace Tx Establishing a wireless connection between your PIEGA speakers is super easy. Simply press «PAIR» on both LEFT LEFT speakers until the «PAIR» indicator starts flashing. An acous-... -
Page 19: Configuration
9 CONFIGURATION 9.1 STEREO CONFIGURATION A music signal consists of a right and a left channel. Use the «SELECT» button to configure your speakers accordingly: • LEFT: for the speaker positioned on the left • RIGHT: for the speaker positioned on the right •... -
Page 20: Wireless On/Off
9.3 WIRELESS ON/OFF This switch can be used to control the wireless modules as well as a number of other functions: 9.3.1 WIFI FUNCTIONS ACE TX Function Wireless OFF Wireless ON Streaming Clients OFF No internet connection · Google Chromecast ·... -
Page 21: Volume Control By Remote
9.4 VOLUME CONTROL BY REMOTE Any infrared remote can be used to simply and conveniently control the following functions on your Ace speakers: · volume adjustment · mute To set this up you will need the external infrared receiver included in the scope of delivery. ... -
Page 22: Tv Connectivity Options
10 TV CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS 10.1 WISA WIRELESS Some TV’s have built-in WiSA interfaces that allow setting up a wireless connection between your TV and your Ace speakers without any additional devices. If this is the setup of your choice, we recommend purchasing a minimum of two Rx speakers, then follow the operating instructions of your TV. -
Page 23: Further Connectivity
10.3 FURTHER CONNECTIVITY You can also transmit the TV audio signal digitally to your Ace speakers using an optical or coaxial cable. Or simply: analog. Ace Tx Note: For both options use the «AUX/OPT» jack on the rear panel. A corresponding adapter for the optical connection is included in the scope of delivery. -
Page 24: Bluetooth Connection
11 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION The built-in Bluetooth function is not protected, meaning that anyone can pair with your Ace speakers at any time using a Bluetooth-enabled device. If you wish to eliminate unwanted Bluetooth connections, you can protect the Bluetooth pairing mode and prevent your Ace speakers from automatically being detected by any Bluetooth-enabled device. -
Page 25: Piega Wireless System
Besides audio signal transmission, the wireless connection between the Ace Tx and Ace Rx also enables communication with other products of the Ace series or a PIEGA wireless subwoofer. Therefore, the appropriate filters will be set automatically if connected with a PIEGA wireless subwoofer: ·... -
Page 26: Reset
14 RESET Ace Rx Ace Tx LEFT LEFT MONO MONO SERVICE SERVICE RIGHT RIGHT PAIR PAIR WIFI AUDIO OUT NETWORK SELECT SELECT AUX/OPT PAIR PAIR AUDIO IN SOUND SOUND NEUTRAL NEUTRAL WALL WALL COAX WIRELESS WIRELESS REMOTE ANALOG IN RESET RESET HDMI eARC WIFI... -
Page 27: Firmware-Update
15 FIRMWARE-UPDATE To perform a firmware update, follow the steps below: 15.1 UPDATE YOUR RX Disconnect your speakers from the power supply. Save the new firmware on a memory stick. Connect the memory stick to the USB «SERVICE» port. Power your speakers. The «PAIR»... -
Page 28: Setup Interface For Audiophiles
16 SETUP INTERFACE FOR AUDIOPHILES Ace Rx The Ace Rx speakers are equipped with a balanced analog input (stereo). The built-in RJ45 jacks allow for inexpensive and easy installation, and the signal LEFT can be routed via standard CAT network cables. It is imperative to use shielded MONO SERVICE cables and RJ45 plugs. - Page 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ45 Pin Input Polarity Balanced Analog Left 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Balanced Analog Left NOT connected Balanced Analog Right Balanced Analog Right Ground NOT connected Ground Analog Analog LEFT RIGHT connected...
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Page 30: Led Indicators At A Glance
17 LED INDICATORS AT A GLANCE LED indicator LEFT MONO RIGHT PAIR Wi-Fi Function Description – – Stereo The left channel is active. setting – – Stereo Mono (left + right) is active. setting – – Stereo The right channel is active. setting –... -
Page 31: Technical Data
200W 100W 100W Maximum input power 250W 130W 130W Equipping PIEGA AMT Tweeter PIEGA AMT Tweeter PIEGA AMT Tweeter 1 × 120mm MDS midrange 1 × 120mm 2 × 120mm 4 × 120mm MDS bass Dimensions 105 × 14 × 16cm 20 ×... -
Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity
19 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PIEGA AMP speaker is in conformity with the following directives: LVD:2014/35/EU EMC:2014/30/EU RED:2014/53/EU ERP:2009/125/EU ROHS:2011/65/EU REACH:1907/2006/CE STANDBY After 60 minutes without any incoming music, the speaker will automatically go into a network standby mode. This is indicated by a red light on operating status display, and the power consumption goes down to 0.5 W.
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