Its always possible of course that the remote controller for the system could be faulty or the battery flat.
Unfortunately I don't have one of these systems - not yet at any rate - so I can't really say all that much else. On 13 Jun 2014, at 7:10 pm, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: > Hi! > Yes i have. > Atleast i think so. > /A > 12 jun 2014 kl. 21:08 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: > >> 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 >>>>>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> ********** >> >> 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
