PIONEER XW-PSS01 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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Recommended connections

Poor connections

Incorrect connections

Good connections

Power Line Sound System connections

Refer to the following guide to achieve the best performance from your system.

The Power Line Sound Station makes use of high-frequency signals to transmit audio through the AC system in your home. There may be cases where the

condition of the electrical wiring in your home, or the other electrical appliances you are using will affect the integrity of the signal being sent to the

speaker(s). After checking the guide below, connect to the AC outlet using the best connections possible.

Connect the Power Line Sound Station and speaker(s) directly

to separate unused AC outlets.

These connections should be avoided whenever possible, due to the adverse effects other electrical appliances on the integrity of the signal.

The system is inoperable with the following improper connections. Please refer to the recommended connections above.

It is not possible to use two Power Line Sound Stations within a

single AC current.

This system is inoperable when a switchboard (or breaker) is

located between AC outlets to which

you've connected.

Connect this system in a way that will block the adverse

effects of other electrical appliances.

Appliances such as cellphone (or similar) chargers,

vacuum cleaners or light dimmers.

Noise-filtering

power conditioner

Charger

CH Select

Charger

Noise-filtering

power conditioner

No sound

Intermittent or noisy

signal

Power Line Sound

Station switches on or

off unexpectedly

Can't operate remote

control

Motion sensor not

working

Shortwave radio noise

The power suddenly

switches off and the

standby indicator blinks

Can't play audio files via

the USB connection

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points

below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot

be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Before operating this system, please refer to the supplied sheet for important safety precautions and detailed product specifications.

· Make sure both the Power Line Sound Station and the speaker are plugged into AC outlets and the power is

switched on.

· Check that the source you want to listen to is selected (use the

Input Selector button to do this).

· When using the Dual feature, make sure the channel setting on the speaker matches the channel of the source

you want to hear (see Selecting different sound sources for different rooms for more on this).

· If the

indicator in the display is not lit, there is a problem with the reception. Use this troubleshooting guide to

help narrow down the exact cause and fix the problem.

· If you are using a second unit that uses the AC outlet for sending and receiving signals, disconnect it temporarily

when you are using this system. Also note that it is not possible to use two Power Line Sound Stations with this

system.

· If you have connected additional XW-PSS01-L or XW-PSS02-S speakers, the speakers need to be set with a unique

ID. Refer to the speaker manual for more on this.

There may be cases where the condition of the electrical wiring in your home, or the other electrical appliances you are

using will affect the integrity of the signal being sent to the speaker(s). Use the following check(s) to help you fix the

problem:

· If the electrical system in your house makes use of a distributing panel or switchboard, this system cannot

function properly when the switchboard (or breaker) is located between AC outlets to which you've connected.

· Due to wiring conditions, this system may not work if you have connected to a bathroom socket (or another AC

outlet that has been converted for safety reasons). In this case, please connect to another suitable AC outlet.

· Multi-connectors (such as an octopus cable) often contribute to a noisy signal. Do not use a multi-connector to

connect the Power Line Sound Station or speaker. Also, surge-protectors or power strips may adversely affect

performance. We strongly recommend connecting directly to an AC outlet for best results from this system.

· When connecting the speakers or Power Line Sound Station, do not use an insulation transformer or line filter.

· If you find that the reception strength indicators in the display are weak (for example, only one bar is being

displayed), the electrical wiring in your home, or the other electrical appliances you are using may be affecting

performance (see below). In order to get stronger reception strength (i.e. two or more bars), try connecting directly

to an AC outlet, changing the AC outlet to which you've connected, or unplugging and the replugging the Power Line

Sound Station into the same AC outlet.

· Make sure that other electrical appliances you are using are not affecting the performance of this system. For

example, if you have a cellphone (or similar charger), vacuum cleaner, hair dryer or light dimmer connected to the

outlet, try unplugging it. With a lighting dimmer, you can also test how it is affecting performance by switching

completely on or off (one position).

· Connecting a speaker to an AC outlet will cause a brief interruption in the signal to other speakers in the network.

· If you switch on/off the speakers (using either the

Standby/On button or front panel/motion sensor), the Power

Line Sound Station will also switch on/off automatically. When the wake-up timer has been set, it takes priority (the

Power Line Sound Station remains in standby). Note that switching on the Power Line Sound Station will not switch

on the speakers.

· The system may be malfunctioning. Please contact the shop where you purchased the unit or your nearest Pioneer

representative.

· The remote sensor is located on the XW-PSS01-L (large) speaker. Make sure you're pointing the remote control at

the speaker and make sure the speaker is turned so the remote sensor is clear of obstacles for proper signal

reception. Make sure you are within 7 m and 30° of the sensor.

· The motion sensor is on the front of the XW-PSS02-S (small) speaker. Make sure you are within 2.5 m and 30° of

the sensor.

· Since the motion sensor uses infrared rays, it may not work correctly if placed in direct sunlight or close to a heat

source.

· If the wake-up timer has been set, it takes priority over the motion sensor (the Power Line Sound Station remains

in standby).

Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible, some

irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files:

MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) Sampling rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 Kbps or

higher recommended); File extension: .mp3

WMA (Windows Media Audio) Sampling rates: 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128 Kbps or

higher recommended); File extension: .wma; WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No

AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) Sampling rates: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (128

Kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No

· WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files will not play back if recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit

rate/sampling rate is not compatible. This is not a malfunction.

· If you are using a shortwave radio in the proximity of this system, there is a possibility that some shortwave radio

noise will be inadvertently picked up. Move the shortwave radio away from this system to fix the problem.

Symptom

Cause

6 Sound (see Using the sound menu)

7 Dual (see Selecting different sound

sources for different rooms)

8 Timer (see Using the timer)

9 USB Control

Use these controls for the device connected to

front panel USB input.

10 Setup buttons

Use

Enter to confirm setup options and Cancel to exit.

11 Display

Displays the input source in an abbreviated form

and volume level.

Sel.

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elector

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Dual

Sound

Timer

RDM

Play

USB C

ontrol

CH Select

Standby/On

Input Selector

Dual

Sound

Timer

Enter

Cancel

USB Control

RDM Play

Input Selector

Standby/On

Input Sel.

USB Control

Sound

Mute

Sel.

/Sensor

Standby indicator

Lights when in standby.

Character display

Shows system information, such as the

time, channel (ex.

CH-A / CH-B) or which

sound source is currently selected (for

example,

USB / F.AUDIO / PC / LINE1 / LINE2).

Also shows the reception strength

measured by three bars in the display:

flashes when the system is checking

the reception, and lights when reception is

confirmed.

Front inputs

Use these inputs to connect

portable audio devices (such as a

CD player or USB memory stick).

System controls

CH Select

Remote sensor

To control the system, point the

remote at this speaker (not at the

Power Line Sound Station).

Motion sensor

When the speaker is in standby,

automatically starts playback

when movement is detected.

Power Line Sound Station

XW-PSS01-L

XW-PSS02-S

(optional)

Remote control

Stan

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Standby/On

Switches on or into standby (the standby indicators on

the speaker(s) light red when standby).

· Remote/speaker(s) only both the speaker and

Power Line Sound Station switch on/into standby.

2 Input selector

Selects the source you want to listen to.

3 Channel Selector (see Selecting different sound

sources for different rooms)

· The center of the button on the optional XW-PSS02-S

also lights (see Motion sensor settings for more on this).

4 Volume controls

Adjusts the volume on the speaker.

5 Mute

Mutes the volume on the speaker.

USB controls

RDM

Play/pause.

Skips to the start of the current

track, then previous tracks.

Skips to the next track.

Starts random playback.

Standby/On

Control Out Use to connect a "IDK-01" Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (not supplied). After connecting:

· Point the Control Dock for iPod remote at the remote sensor (located on the XW-PSS01-L speaker) of this system

(see the operating instructions for the Control Dock for iPod for a list of available features).

· Use the

Standby/On switch of this system to switch the Control Dock for iPod on/off.

· There are some cases, depending on the iPod menu screen, that you won't be able to use the remote control.

When controling iPod menus using the remote control, please refer to the iPod screen display.

iPod is a trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

Checking what's in the box

· Remote control x 1

· Lithium battery (CR2025) x 1

Getting started

Listening to the system

Using the USB inputs

Controls and

displays

· Power cord x 1

· These operating instructions

Inserting the battery

This remote control comes supplied with a lithium battery (CR2025). Remove the

protective seal before using. When you notice a decrease in the operating range, replace

the battery as shown at right.

Caution

When using lithium batteries, please observe the following:

· There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Make sure to replace only with

the same type recommended by the manufacturer.

· Dispose of used battery cells immediately after replacement. Keep away from children.

· If swallowed, please contact a doctor immediately.

· Lithium batteries may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if misused. Do not disassemble,

heat above 100º C (212º F), or incinerate.

· Make sure that the plus and minus end of the battery match the indications in the battery

compartment.

· Remove the battery if the unit isn't going to be used for a month or more.

· When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental

public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

1 Push the release tab to the right to open the battery casing.

2 Pull out the battery casing.

You may need to use your fingernail to help pull it out.

3 Remove the old battery from the casing, replacing it with a new one.

Make sure the

+ side of the battery is facing up when you place it in the space

provided.

4 Push the battery casing back into place.

Make sure the battery casing is inserted

properly before pushing it in.

Using the timer

Setting the clock

1 Press Timer, use

to select the clock

setting (

blinks in the display) then press Enter.

2 Use

to set the hour, then press Enter.

3 Use

to set the minutes, then press

Enter.

Setting the wake-up timer

Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch

on/off at the same time every day.

1 Press Timer, use

to select the wake-up

timer (

blinks in the display) then press Enter.

2 Use

to select Edit then press Enter.

3 Set the switch-on time.

Use

to set the hour, then press

Enter. Set

the minutes in the same way, pressing

Enter when

you're done.

4 Set the switch-off time.

Set as above, pressing

Enter when done. The

indicator lights to confirm it is set.

5 Switch the system into standby.

The wake-up timer won't work if the system is left on.

Turning the wake-up timer on/off

If you have already set the wake-up timer, you

can switch it On or Off (or Edit it) in step 2

above (press Enter to confirm).

Setting the sleep timer

1 Press Timer, use

to select the sleep

timer (SLEEP in the display) then press Enter.

2 Use

to choose switch-off time then

press Enter.

Choose between 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or

OFF). The

indicator lights.

Note

· The Control Dock for iPod (not supplied) will switch

on and start playback with the wake-up timer. However,

you must switch the OSD off (see the operating

instructions supplied with the Control Dock) for it to

function properly.

Rear panel PC connection

It is possible to listen to audio sources from your

computer by connecting to the PC interface on the

rear panel of the Power Line Sound Station.

Depending the software installed, you can listen to

any source compatible with your operating system

through this system.

· Windows

®XP, Windows® 2000, Windows®

Millennium Edition and Windows

® 98 Second Edition

operating systems have been tested for compatibility,

but depending on your computer setup, you may find

that your system is not compatible.

1 Connect the PC terminal on the rear panel to the

USB terminal of a laptop or PC.

2 Switch on your computer and this unit.

If you're connecting for the first time, wait for the

USB driver installation to finish.

· The installation may take a minute or two to

complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable

connected until the dialog box indicates that the

USB setup is finished. Note that some older

operating systems may require a disc for installation.

3 Press the Input Selector button repeatedly until

PC shows in the front panel display.

Make any necessary settings required to select the

USB interface as your computer audio output (you

may need to access your speaker settings from the

Control Panel of your operating system).

You will also need to make sure the correct speaker

setting is selected with the audio software you're

using. Please refer to the manual that came with the

software to make these settings.

4 Turn up the volume control on your computer

and this unit.

You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this

unit and turn it up as necessary after you've checked

your levels.

5 Start playback of a source on your computer.

Note

· Make sure you don't switch off the computer or unplug

the USB cable during playback.

· Pioneer is not responsible for computer system damage,

software crashes or failures, or any other possible computer

problems due to this configuration.

· The USB cable must connect from an A-type connector

(from your PC) to a 4-pin B-type connector (to this unit).

· Even when this unit is switched off, it will remain selected

in your speaker settings.

· Note that using hubs or extensions may cause

connection problems.

Microsoft Windows

® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows®

Millennium Edition, Windows

® NT and Windows® 98 Second

Edition are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc

Front panel USB connection

Connect a USB device as shown in Connecting up.

1 Press the Input Selector button repeatedly until

USB shows in the front panel display.

2 Connect your USB device to the front panel USB

input.

3 Press the USB Control

button to start

playback.

Random playback of files on your USB will begin. If

you choose to cancel random playback, files/folders

play in sequential order based on the filename

(according to the Unicode standard). Within a given

directory, all files are played before continuing to

folders/subfolders.

· Make sure the Power Line Sound Station is in

standby when disconnecting the USB device.

Important

If a

USB ERR message lights in the display, try

following the points below.

Err1 The power requirements of the USB device are

too high for this unit.

Err2 The USB device is incompatible.

Err3 If this message continues to appear after

going through all the checks below, take the unit to

your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or

your dealer for servicing.

· Switch the Power Line Sound Station off, then on

again.

· Reconnect the USB device with the Power Line

Sound Station switched off.

· Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the

device) for USB power.

If this doesn't remedy the problem, it is likely your

USB device is incompatible.

Note

· Compatible audio files include WMA (.wma) / MP3

(.mp3) / MPEG-4 AAC (.m4a) files (except files with copy-

protection or restricted playback).

· Compatible USB mass storage devices include external

magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly

keydrives) and digital audio players (MP3 players, etc.) of

format FAT16/32.

· Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or

bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and

assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may

occur when connected to this unit.

· With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the

system to read the contents of a USB device.

· USB hubs are not supported.

Other settings

Selecting different sound

sources for different rooms

Using the channel selection feature, you can listen to

different things in separate rooms.

1 Switch on the Power Line Sound Station and

speakers.

2 Use the Input Selector to choose the source you

want to listen to in the first channel (CH-A).

For example, select a USB input source.

3 Press Dual on the Power Line Sound Station

then use the Input Selector to choose the source

you want to listen to in the second channel (CH-B).

For example, select the Line input source.

DUAL

lights and your selection for each channel show in

the display.

4 Make sure the sources that you selected in

steps 2 and 3 are switched on and playing.

5 Use the CH Select button on each speaker to

select the source you want to listen to.

Following our examples above, you would select

CH-A to choose the USB input source, and CH-B to

choose the Line input.

6 Use the

buttons on each speaker to adjust

the volume.

7 To cancel, press Dual again on the Power Line

Sound Station.

The

CH-A source becomes the input source. In the

display,

DUAL switches back to STEREO.

Note

· When using this feature, the sound from the XW-PSS01-L

speaker is heard in mono.

Using the motion sensor

With the optional XW-PSS02-S (small) speaker, music

starts playing automatically if someone's movements

are detected by the motion sensor.

The following features are only available if you have

also purchased an optional XW-PSS02-S speaker.

Note

· The motion sensor detects right/left and up/down

movements within 2.5 m and 30º. Forward/backward

movement may not be detected.

· The last input selected becomes the input source.

· If the input source is the front panel USB input, playback

starts automatically.

Motion sensor settings

Hold down

(volume down) while pressing

(Standby/On) to change the motion sensor setting:

LONG Sound from the speaker switches off if no

movement is detected within 30 min.

SHORT Sound from the speaker switches off if no

movement is detected within 1 min.

OFF Switches the motion sensor off.

The motion sensor lights yellow when

LONG is

selected, green when

SHORT is selected and red

when

OFF (the motion sensor is inactive when

flashing at startup).

1 Switch on the Power Line

Sound Station and speakers.

Check Controls and displays below for

the location of the

Standby/On button

on each unit.

2 Use the Input Selector

to choose the source you

want to listen to.

Press repeatedly to switch the input

source.

3 Switch on the power of

the component connected

to the input you have

selected.

Please refer to Using the USB inputs

when selecting the front or rear panel

USB connections.

4 Use the volume controls

to adjust the level on each

speaker.

Check Controls and displays below for

the location of the volume controls.

Using the sound menu

Press

Sound to access the following features:

S.E. On Provides virtual surround sound and extra

bass when listening back to stereo sources ( lights in

the display).

ALC On When listening to audio, this feature

prevents large volume changes between tracks

recorded at different levels.

ALL On This selects both of the above sound

features at the same time ( lights in the display).

OFF Switches the sound features off (selected

automatically when

Dual listening is enabled).

AUDIO OUT

USB

F.Audio

Line 1

Line 2

Control Out Stereo Out

AC In

Audio In

XW-PSS01 Operating Instructions

USB device

Portable CD player

Mini component, etc.

Control Dock for iPod, etc.

PC via USB

Connecting up

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cords of

all system components from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

Sel.

/Sensor

Standb

y/On

InputS

electo

Enter

Cancel

Dual

Sound

Timer

RDM

Play

USB C

ontrol

CH Select

Sel.

/Sensor

30º

2.5 m

30º

XW-PSS02-S

(small) speaker

Motion sensor

Power Line Sound System

System features

Using this system, you can listen to sound sources

from the Power Line Sound Station simply by plugging

the power cord into an AC outlet in your home. For

example, you could place the Power Line Sound Station

in the living room of your house, then set up separate

speakers in your kitchen, hallway and bedroom to listen

to music wherever you want in your home.

Also, thanks to the remote sensor on the XW-PSS01-

L (large) speaker supplied with this system, you can

control the Power Line Sound Station, even while

listening to music in another room.

Optionally, you can supplement this system with additional XW-PSS01-L (large) and XW-PSS02-S

(small) speakers, making for a unique listening experience throughout your home (up to 6 speakers).

Recommended uses

Using a USB memory device connected to this unit, you could use this system to provide music all

day by setting the wake-up timer to start playback in the morning and switch off in the evening.

Also, with the optional XW-PSS02-S speaker, you can take advantage of the built-in motion detector

to start USB playback when anyone passes by.

Using the channel selection feature with this system, you can listen to different music in separate

rooms. For instance, you could have your connected USB memory device playing in the kitchen

while a connected CD player plays a different kind of music in your child's bedroom.

Optional

XW-PSS02-S

speaker

Stereo Out Use for stereo output of

channel A (

CH-A) to a line source

such as a recorder or subwoofer input.

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

DVD/CD

FM/AM/INPUT

VOLUME

PUSH OPEN

TIMER

Music >

Extras >

To AC outlet

AUDIO OUT

CONTROL

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