Ah okay, that might be part of the problem then because the DSP controls are 
accessed from the remote controller itself as far as I know, I'm sure this is a 
very silly question but have you made sure that the insulation cover, tape or 
plastic is removed from the battery in the controller?

On 13 Jun 2014, at 4:52 am, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote:

> Hi!
> Infact it has a touch screen on the top which is really easy to touch if 
> you're not careful.
> There's a remote also but i never got it to work.
> /A
> 12 jun 2014 kl. 17:43 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>:
> 
>> Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like 
>> about it? I've never heard one so can't comment.
>> 
>> On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> Ok, thanks.
>>> Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do 
>>> not like.
>>> /A
>>> 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>:
>>> 
>>>> Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking 
>>>> about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this 
>>>> model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems.
>>>> 
>>>> On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi!
>>>>> And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned?
>>>>> /A
>>>>> 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> 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
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>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> **********
>>>> 
>>>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 


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