Connecting - Bowers & Wilkins Z2 Owner's Manual

2. Connecting to your Z2
You can connect to your Z2 three different ways:
• Using AirPlay .
®
• Using the Lightning connector.
™
• Using the Auxilary input.
Diagram 1 illustrates the Z2 rear panel connection
sockets.
AirPlay Connection
Z2 is able to play audio from iTunes either wirelessly
or via a wired (Ethernet) connection using AirPlay
streaming technology. When connected to the same
network as a computer running iTunes, Z2 can
appear as an output option in the pop-up AirPlay
menu. See Section 5 for information on configuring
Z2 to join your home network and on configuring
iTunes to play through Z2.
Note: Please ensure you have installed the latest
version of iTunes.
Note: A standard Ethernet cable is required if you
wish to connect your Z2 to an Ethernet network.
As well as streaming audio from iTunes, AirPlay
also makes it possible to stream audio directly to
Z2 from an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad
touch, iPhone or iPad application that incorporates
a volume control will have an additional icon that
enables selection of available remote speakers for
playback. Any AirPlay device within wireless range
will be included in the selection list.
Lightning Connector
Z2's Lightning connector is compatible with iPhone
5, iPod touch (5th generation) and iPod nano
(7th generation). Older iPod or iPhone models,
or alternative music players, may be used by
connecting their headphone sockets to the Z2
rear panel AUX input. iPhone and iPod models are
charged when docked if the Z2 is on or in Sleep or
Standby mode.
Auxiliary Input (AUX)
If you wish to listen to an external analogue source,
connect it to Z2 AUX input socket using an analogue
cable terminated with a mini-jack plug.
Mains Input (POWER)
Connect Z2 to a mains outlet socket using the
power supply. When first connected to mains power
Z2 will automatically power up with its indicator
pulsing red.
Note: The table in Section 4 describes all Z2
indicator colours and their meanings.
Diagram 1
Z2 back panel
. Any iPod
®
Z 2
B&W Group Ltd. Worthing England
Designed in the UK Made in China
4