A couple of weeks ago I think it was, here's the link again to the manual for the WX-SMA series. <https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/XW-SMA1-K_manual_AUpdf.pdf>
On 10 Jun 2014, at 11:20 pm, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System > > I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium > at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will > work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the > XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted > a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to > have a look. > > On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the >> manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of >> Dane Trethowan >> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System >> >> Hi! >> >> I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last >> Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last >> thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged >> period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - >> Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was >> unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's >> all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to > fill you all in. >> >> I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you >> know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but >> there are still differences between the 2 models. >> >> Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and >> is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top >> to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on >> the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, >> the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the >> rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench >> tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so > they can be easily moved. >> >> From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will >> apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. >> >> The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for >> playback from a wide variety of sources: >> . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out >> socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its >> charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows >> for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and > battery charging. >> . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from >> an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its >> own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi >> network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - >> you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. >> >> . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, >> Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play >> audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select >> your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. >> >> The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, >> my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big >> but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using >> buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. >> >> You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select >> sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty >> much what most people would want from a Media Player. >> >> Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without >> distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. >> >> The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android "Pioneer >> Controller App" which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so >> forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of >> buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. >> >> Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes >> to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit >> better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the >> Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - >> the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of >> the Pioneer - around >> $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the >> Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very >> acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. >> >> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ********** > > Dane Trethowan > Skype: grtdane12 > Phone US (213) 438-9741 > Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 > Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 > Mobile: +61400494862 > faceTime +61400494862 > Fax +61397437954 > Twitter: @grtdane > > > > > > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
