Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air User manual

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Zeppelin Wireless

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www.bowers-wilkins.com
Welcome to Bowers & Wilkins and Zeppelin Wireless
Thank you for choosing Bowers & Wilkins. When John Bowers
rst established our company he did so in the belief that
imaginative design, innovative engineering and advanced
technology were keys that could unlock the enjoyment of audio
in the home. His belief is one that we continue to share and it
inspires every product we design.
Zeppelin Wireless can be used to:
• Stream audio via AirPlay using either a cable or wireless
network connection.
• Play audio streams via either a cable or wireless network
connection from Spotify® using the Spotify Connect feature
built into some Spotify apps.
Note: A Spotify Premium account is required for Spotify
Connect. Spotify functionality may be limited by region.
• Play music wirelessly from an iOS, Android or popular
Bluetooth® devices.
• Play music via an Aux input from a conventional analogue
source using a 3.5mm Jack connection cable.
To control and operate your Zeppelin Wireless you can use either
its buttons or the music streaming apps on your iOS, Android
or Windows Mobile device. The Bowers & Wilkins Control app
can also be used for Zeppelin Wireless network set up, stream
playback and volume control, Bluetooth pair management and
product registration.
This manual will tell you everything you need to know to get the
most from your Zeppelin Wireless. It begins by describing the
contents of the Zeppelin Wireless carton.

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1. Zeppelin Wireless Carton Contents
i. Zeppelin Wireless
ii. Power cable
iii. Literature pack
Environmental Information
This product complies with international directives,
including but not limited to the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and
electronic equipment, the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). Consult your local waste
disposal authority for guidance on how properly to
recycle or dispose of this product.
2. Getting to know Zeppelin Wireless
Zeppelin Wireless is designed for very high
performance and convenient music streaming.
For best acoustic performance your Zeppelin
Wireless should be positioned on a shelf or table,
or wall mounted using the accessory wall bracket
available from your local retailer or directly from
Bowers & Wilkins.
On the top of the Zeppelin Wireless body are volume
and playback controls. These can be used to raise
or lower the volume, to play or pause a music
stream, and to select the next or previous track.
A status indicator is located within the Bowers &
WIlkins logo on the front of the product. The status
indicator changes colour and illumination pattern to
indicate different operational states. Status indicator
colours and illumination patterns are listed in Section
6 of this manual. The Zeppelin Wireless also provides
some audible feedback when control or network
events occur.
On each side of the Bowers & Wilkins logo at the
front of the Zeppelin Wireless body are a Bluetooth
touch button and indicator and an Aux input touch
button and indicator. The Bluetooth button is on the
right and the Aux button is on the left. Bluetooth
pairing and use of the Aux input are described in
Sections 3.2 and 3.3 respectively.
Connection sockets on the rear of Zeppelin Wireless
comprise a mains power input, a 3.5mm analogue
Aux input, a network socket and a micro-USB
interface used for service only. A standby button and
a pin-hole reset button are also located on the rear
of Zeppelin Wireless.
Diagram 1 illustrates Zeppelin Wireless, its buttons,
indicators and connection sockets.
Zeppelin Wireless is designed to be simple and
convenient in operation and will automatically
play the most recent audio stream or input signal
it receives. There is no to need manually select
sources or the Aux input. Diagram 1
Buttons and connection sockets
3. Switching on and setting up
When your Zeppelin Wireless is rst connected to a
mains power supply it will enter standby mode. To
wake Zeppelin Wireless from standby press power
button. The top panel indicator will initially pulse
red and then pulse green to indicate that Zeppelin
Wireless is ready for network connection mode.
Note: If your Zeppelin Wireless has been previously
used, or you now wish to use it with a different
network and Bluetooth devices it is good practice to
return it to its default settings using the reset button.
See Section 7 for more on using the reset button.
Bluetooth buttonSource select Indicator
Play/PauseVolume up Volume down
Power on/Power off Ethernet Power Auxiliary Reboot

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3.1 Network Connection
Your Zeppelin Wireless can only stream audio when
connected to the same network as the source
device.
Note: Your Zeppelin Wireless can play Bluetooth
streams and Aux input audio without a network
connection.
If you wish to connect your Zeppelin Wireless to your
home Wi Fi Network iPhone and iPad owners should
download ‘Bowers & Wilkins Control’ app from
www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/control or by searching
the App StoreSM for ‘Bowers & Wilkins’.
Mac and PC owners should download the desktop
version of ‘Bowers & Wilkins Control’ app from www.
bowers-wilkins.co.uk/control.
Connect Zeppelin Wireless to your home network by
following the instructions within the app.
Upon rst use Zeppelin Wireless will enter network
conguration mode, with the indicator pulsing green.
Bluetooth and auxiliary inputs are unavailable until
network connection has been addressed.
If your Zeppelin Wireless is to use a wired network
connection, it can simply be connected using a
network cable to the network router. To do this
follow the steps below:
• Disconnect your Zeppelin Wireless from mains
power.
• Connect your Zeppelin Wireless to your
network router using a high quality, shielded
network cable.
• Reconnect your Zeppelin Wireless to mains
power and switch it on using the standby
button.
• After a short delay, during which the indicator
will ash green, Zeppelin Wireless will become
available on the network. Zeppelin Wireless
will provide audible feedback and its indicator
will illuminate green continuously when it
successfully joins the network.
3.2 Bluetooth Setup
Zeppelin Wireless can play Bluetooth audio streams
from any Bluetooth enabled mobile device, laptop or
desktop computer.
To connect your Zeppelin Wireless to a Bluetooth
enabled audio device it must rst be “paired”
with the device. Pairing is the Bluetooth form of
an ‘introduction’. Once paired, a Bluetooth audio
source device and Zeppelin Wireless will ‘remember’
each other and be able to connect automatically
when within range. To pair a Bluetooth audio
device with your Zeppelin Wireless follow the steps
described below.
Note: Bluetooth is designed to have a relatively
limited connection range. A maximum of around
10metres is typical in domestic environments.
Diagram 2
Wired connection
ET HE R NE T AUX SERV IC E RE SE T
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• With Zeppelin Wireless switched on, touch
and hold its Bluetooth button for 2 seconds.
The Bluetooth button illumination will ash
and Zeppelin Wireless will enter pairing mode
accompanied by audible feedback.
Note: Zeppelin Wireless will automatically
exit from Bluetooth pairing mode if no device
is paired within 5 minutes. To exit pairing
mode manually touch the Zeppelin Wireless
Bluetooth button twice is quick succession.
• Open the Bluetooth setup page on the audio
source device and switch Bluetooth on. After a
short delay your Zeppelin Wireless will be listed
as an available Bluetooth device.
Select Zeppelin Wireless and close the
setup page. The Zeppelin Wireless Bluetooth
indicator will ash as pairing is underway and
illuminate fully when pairing is established.
Zeppelin Wireless will also provide audible
feedback when pairing is established.
Note: If your Bluetooth audio source device
does not support “simple” pairing and requests
a four digit code, enter 1234.
• Open a Bluetooth enabled audio playback
app on the audio source device and select the
Zeppelin Wireless for playback. Audio selected
in the playback app will now play through
Zeppelin Wireless.
Zeppelin Wireless can be paired with up to eight
Bluetooth devices simultaneously. If a ninth device is
paired it will automatically replace the eighth device
paired. Simultaneous connection of two Bluetooth
devices is also possible, in which case Zeppelin
Wireless will play the most recent Bluetooth stream.
To disconnect a Bluetooth source devices from
Zeppelin Wireless touch the Zeppelin Wireless
Bluetooth button twice in quick succession. This will
disconnect all connected devices. Disconnection
from the source end can simply be achieved by
selecting an alternative device or the source device
itself for playback. Zeppelin Wireless will provide
audible feedback when Bluetooth is disconnected
and its Bluetooth indicator will dim.
A Bluetooth device can be deleted from the Zeppelin
Wireless “memory” only by returning Zeppelin
Wireless to its default settings using the reset button.
All Bluetooth pairs will be deleted following a reset.
See Section 7 for more on using the reset button.
3.3 Aux Input
Zeppelin Wireless includes an analogue 3.5mm
jack input socket for wired connection to audio
source devices that incorporate an analogue output.
Connect to the input socket using an appropriate
cable. Zeppelin Wireless will select its analogue input
automatically when a plug is inserted and deselect
the input when the plug is removed. See Section 4
for more on Zeppelin Wireless input selection.
If the analogue audio source connected to Zeppelin
Wireless has an output volume control, set it initially
to around half volume. Use the Zeppelin Wireless
buttons to control volume rather than the source
device volume controls. Only increase the source
volume if Zeppelin Wireless maximum volume is
inadequate.
3.4 Spotify Connect
Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify through your
home speakers or TV, using the Spotify app as
remote. You’ll need a Spotify Premium account to
use Spotify Connect. If you don’t have it, just go to
www.spotify.com/freetrial for your free 30-day trial.
Step 1. Connect your device to the same wi
network as your phone, tablet or PC running the
Spotify app.
Step 2. Open the Spotify app, and play any song.
Step 3. Tap the song image in the bottom left of the
screen.
Step 4. Tap the Connect icon
Step 5. Pick your [device] from the list.
For more information on how to set up and use
Spotify Connect please visit www.spotify.com/
connect
4. Selecting Zeppelin Wireless Streams
and Inputs
Zeppelin Wireless will automatically play the most
recent stream or input signal. For example:
• If an AirPlay stream is playing and a Bluetooth
stream is received, Zeppelin Wireless will
switch to its Bluetooth input.
• If a Bluetooth stream is playing and a Spotify
Connect stream is received, Zeppelin Wireless
will switch to its Spotify Connect input.
• If a Spotify Connect stream is playing and an
Aux input plug is inserted or audio signal is
detected on a previously inserted plug Zeppelin
Wireless will switch to its Aux input.
• If an Aux input signal is playing and an AirPlay
stream is received, Zeppelin Wireless will
switch to its AirPlay input.
The only circumstances in which manual input
selection may be required is when an Aux input
signal is too quiet to be detected for automatic
switching. In these circumstances the Aux input
can be selected by touching the Aux input button.
If Zeppelin Wireless is playing a stream and it is
stopped or disconnected, Zeppelin Wireless will
either switch back to the previous playing stream
or input if it is still available, or remain silent until it
receives a new stream or input signal.
5. Operating Zeppelin Wireless
To increase or decrease volume press and hold the
Zeppelin Wireless volume + or – buttons respectively.
If no audio is playing when the volume reaches either
its maximum or minimum level Zeppelin Wireless will
provide audible feedback.
To play or pause stream playback press the play/
pause button.
To select the next track press the play/pause button
twice in quick succession. To select the previous
track press the play/pause button three times in
quick sucession.
Note: Play, pause, next and previous functions do
not operate on Aux input signals.
To switch off the Zeppelin Wireless press and hold
the Standby button.
Note: In standby (off) mode the Zeppelin Wireless
will disconnect from the network and any paired
Bluetooth devices. It can only be switched on by
pressing the standby button or inserting an Aux
input plug.
Note: The Zeppelin Wireless will automatically enter
sleep mode if left idle for 20 minutes. The status
indicator will illuminate dim red while in sleep mode.
Zeppelin Wireless will remain connected to the
network and to any paired Bluetooth devices within
range. Zeppelin Wireless can be woken from sleep
mode by streaming, connecting an AUX input,
pressing the power, volume +/- or play/pause button
or making new Bluetooth connection.
Note: Bluetooth or AUX source button press will
have no effect as both are dim and inactive when in
sleep mode.

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6. Zeppelin Wireless Indicators
The Zeppelin Wirless indicator use different colours
and illumination patterns to indicate different
operational states. These are listed in Diagram 3.
7. Zeppelin Wireless Reset Function
Note: Zeppelin Wireless will disconnect from the
network and ‘forget’ all paired Bluetooth devices
when reset.
Zeppelin Wireless has a pinhole reset button located
on its rear connection panel. The reset button is
illustrated in Diagram 4. To return Zeppelin Wireless
to its default settings, connect its power cable and
switch it on by pressing the power button. Use a
straightened paperclip to press and hold the reset
button until the indicator light ashes white, reset is
then underway. When the reset is complete Zeppelin
Wireless will power up in network connection mode.
8. Zeppelin Wireless Firmware Update
Updated rmware may from time to time be
available for the Zeppelin Wireless. Firmware update
notication, download and installation is managed
using the Bowers & WIlkins Control app. Follow
carefully the rmware update instructions provided
by the app.
9. Cleaning Zeppelin Wireless
The Use a clothes brush or damp cloth to clean
the grille cloth. Wipe other surfaces with a clean
lint-free cloth. If you wish to use a cleaning agent,
apply it onto the cleaning cloth, not directly onto
your Zeppelin Wireless. Test a small area rst, as
some cleaning products may damage some of
the surfaces. Avoid products that are abrasive, or
contain acid, alkali or anti-bacterial agents.
10. Troubleshooting
If you need help troubleshooting a specic problem,
or simply have a question you would like answered,
please initially consult the Zeppelin Wireless support
section of the Bowers & Wilkins website:
www.bowers-wilkins.com
Diagram 4
Reboot
Diagram 3
Indicators
Top Indicator Operational State
Off Standby mode
Slow pulse red Sta r t-up from standby.
Dim re d Sleep
Pulse dim/bright red Waking from sleep
Pulse green Waiting for network setup
Fa st pulse g reen Net work setup un derway
Continuous green Normal operation with Bluetooth, AirPlay or
Spoti f y ® Conn ect stream ing. (indicator w ill as h
green when full volume is reac hed).
Momentary dim green Feedback on button control action.
Continuous orange Operating (Aux or Bluetooth inputs) with no netwo rk
settin gs. ( indicator will ash o rang e when ful l
volume is reached)
Pulse orange Operating (Aux or Bluetooth inputs) with network
settin gs but no n etwork conne ction.
Fast ash red Con nection error (Bowers & Wilkins Co ntrol app
may provid e more i nformatio n)
Fast pulse white Reset underway
Slow ash white Firmware update underway
Fast blink white Firmware update failed
Bluetooth Indicator Operational State
Dim blue Bluetooth disconnected
Pulse dim/bright blue Pairing mode
Blue Bluetooth connected
Aux Indicator Operational State
Off Aux input disconnected
Dim white Aux source connected
White Aux source a cti ve

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Specications
Model Zeppelin Wireless
Description Wireless Music System
Technical features Bluetooth v3.0
Apple® AirPlay® technology
Bluetooth
Spotify connect
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Digital amplier
Switch mode power supply
Drive units 2x 25mm (1.0 in) tweeter
2x 75mm (3.0 in) Midrange
1x 150mm (6.0 in) Subwoofer
Frequency response TBD
Amplier power output 2x 25W (tweeter)
2x 25W (midrange)
1x 50W (subwoofer)
Input voltage 100V – 240V – 50/60Hz
Power consumption -
Sleep (network standby) Below 1.50 Watts
Standby Below 0.30 Watts
Inputs Network (RJ45 Ethernet or Wi-Fi)
Bluetooth
Auxiliary – analogue (3.5mm min jack)
USB – service only
Height 190mm
Width 660mm
Depth 180mm
Weight 6.4Kg