Phorus PR1 User manual
Phorus PR1 Receiver
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents i
Safety Information - Warnings and Cautions 1
System Requirements 2
What’s Included 3
Overview 4
Setup 5
Standard Wi-Fi Setup - Steps 1-4 6
Standard Wi-Fi Setup - Steps 5-6 7
Standard Wi-Fi Setup - Steps 7-9 8
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 9
Naming a PR1 Receiver 10
Wi-Fi 11
Wi-Fi - Fine Tuning Your System 12
Wi-Fi - Static IP Conguration 13
Bluetooth 14
Line Out 15
Settings 16
Factory Reset 17
Troubleshooting 18
Table of Contents
Safety Information - Warnings and Cautions 1
Safety Information - Warnings and Cautions
Common sense warnings about liquids, re, heat, and
small objects:
• Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. The product should not be
exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a re or electric shock.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
• Do not place any open ame sources, such as lighted
candles, on or near the product.
• Do not expose the product to excessive heat, including
direct sunlight or re and storage or use inside cars in
hot weather, where it can be exposed to temperatures in
excess of 140°F (60°C). Doing so may cause the power
supply to generate heat, rupture, or ignite. Using the
product in this manner may result in a loss of performance
and shortened life expectancy.
Things not to do with your power supply:
• This product is intended to be used only with the power
supply provided.
• The power supply must be used indoors only. It is neither
designed nor tested for use outdoors, in recreational
vehicles, or on boats.
• Do not step on, throw, or drop the product or power
supply or expose them to a strong shock.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms to prevent
damage to this product.
• To prevent risk of re or electric shock, avoid overloading
wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles.
Leave it to the professionals:
• Make no modications to the product or accessories.
Unauthorized alterations may compromise safety,
regulatory compliance, system performance, and will void
the warranty.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the product has been damaged in any
way: such as power supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product; the
product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped – Do not attempt to
service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
If any of these have occurred please call Phorus to be
referred to an authorized service center near you.
The importance of this manual:
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings in this owner’s manual.
System Requirements 2
Here’s what you’ll need to connect your PR1
Receiver to your router:
1. An Android phone or tablet with at least
version 2.2 of the Android Operating System.
2. A Wi-Fi access point or router broadcasting
with 802.11g/n.*
3. The password for your wireless network.
System Requirements
Hide Password
********
Android 2.2 (or greater)
802.11g/n
Network Password
*An 802.11b router may be used, but it will effectively
stream to only one Play-Fi device.
What’s Included 3
Thank you for purchasing a PR1 Receiver!
You’re about to enjoy an unparalleled, rich audio
experience directly from your Android phone
or tablet. Your system includes the following
components.
• PR1 Receiver
• USB-to-Micro USB
• 3.5mm Aux Cable
• Y-Split Audio Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
What’s Included
Overview 4
This is your PR1 Receiver. It’s going to be a big
part of your life, so let’s get you introduced.
Front
Power Button
Volume Up Button
Volume Down Button
Mute: Press both Volume Up and Down
Bluetooth Setup Button
Wi-Fi Setup Button
Back
Reset Button
Power Port
Factory Port (do not use)
USB Port (for Android device charging)
Line Out
Overview
Setup 5
The PR1 Receiver streams music over your
existing Wi-Fi network. One great feature of
the PR1 Receiver is that it’s really simple to set
up. There are two methods for connecting the
Receiver to your home network. You can perform
the Standard Wi-Fi Setup or WPS. Standard Wi-
Fi Setup lets you set up multiple Play-Fi Devices
(Speakers and/or Receivers) at once. WPS is
very easy to perform, but only lets you set up one
PR1 Receiver at a time.
We’ll learn about the Standard Wi-Fi Setup rst,
since not every router is capable of WPS.
Setup
Setup 6
Before starting, make sure the system
requirements are met and that you have all the
components from the What’s Included section.
1. For best results place your PR1 Receiver(s)
near your router. You may move Receiver(s) after
setup is complete.
2. Plug-in your PR1 Receiver(s). Your Receiver
will automatically power on. The Wi-Fi light will
blink quickly while the Receiver is starting up.
3. Wait until the white Wi-Fi light goes from a fast
blink to a slow pulse. When it’s pulsing it is in
Wi-Fi Setup Mode and broadcasting to the world,
“I’m looking for Android devices!”
4. Connect your Android phone or tablet to the
same Wi-Fi network that you want to connect
your PR1 Receiver(s). Download and install the
free Play-Fi App from the Google Play Store or
the Amazon App Store.
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Standard Wi-Fi Setup - Steps 1-4
Setup 7
5. Launch the Play-Fi App and it will detect any
PR1 Receivers in Standard Wi-Fi Setup Mode.
6. The Play-Fi App will ask you to enter your
Wi-Fi network’s password (if required). After
connecting, your PR1 Receiver may perform a
software update. This may take several minutes.
Do not unplug your Receiver, turn off your
Android device, or leave the network during the
update.
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Standard Wi-Fi Setup - Steps 5-6
Manually Enabling the Receiver’s Wi-Fi Setup Mode
If this is not your rst time setting up, if you’re in a new
location, or if you want to change from one network
to another, hold down the Wi-Fi button on the PR1
Receiver for 8 seconds. You will hear one chime and
then a second chime. When you hear the second
chime release the button. The Wi-Fi light will begin
pulsing indicating that Wi-Fi Setup Mode is active.
Alternative Network
If you want to set up a PR1 Receiver to connect to a
network other than the one you’re currently connected
to, press the Alternative Network button on the Enter
Network Password screen.
Setup 8
7. The Play-Fi App will ask you to name your
Receiver. There are several names to choose
from or create your own by choosing Custom
Name at the end of the name list.
8. If you set up your Receiver near your router
now is the time to power it off, move it to where
you want to listen, and power it back on.
9. When you are done simply select the music
you want to play in the Play-Fi application on
your Android device.
Please visit the following website for help with
setup or any other issues you may have.
http://support.phorus.com
Standard Wi-Fi Setup - Steps 7-9
Setting Up PR1 Receivers After Launching the App
The Play-Fi App only looks for devices in Standard Wi-Fi
Setup Mode when it is launched. To detect a Play-Fi
device after launching the app, go to the Home screen,
select Settings and then Add Play-Fi Device.
Setup 9
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature on
some routers that allows a PR1 Receiver to
automatically and securely connect without
needing to enter a password. WPS is not a
standard feature on all routers, and only one
PR1 Receiver can be set up at a time (see
the Standard Wi-Fi Setup section for multiple
Receivers).
Check your router’s owner
manual to see if WPS is a
feature or look for a button on
your router marked with the
WPS logo. If your router does
not have WPS then use Standard
Wi-Fi Setup.
If your router has WPS you can follow the
WPS instructions in the Play-Fi App or use the
following instructions.
1. Plug in the PR1 Receiver near your router. Wait
approximately 20 seconds for the Receiver to
fully power on.
2. Hold down the Wi-Fi button until the PR1
Receiver makes a chime (approximately 4
seconds) and then release the button.
3. Place your router in WPS mode. Usually this
is done by holding the router’s WPS button but
check your router owner’s manual.
4. The PR1 Receiver’s Wi-Fi light will stop
blinking and become solid once the secure
connection is made.
To nish setting up the Receiver you can name it
by following the instructions on the next page.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
How To Exit WPS Mode:
If you ever need to exit the WPS Setup Mode just
press the Wi-Fi button once. The PR1 Receiver will
chime once and then return to its previous mode.
WPS Logo
Setup 10
Any PR1 Receiver that is linked to your Android
can be named.
1. Select the Play-Fi button in the lower right
corner of the screen.
2. Make sure the Receiver you want to name
is the linked Primary Speaker or an Extended
Speaker.
3. Press the Menu button on your Android device
and then select “Rename Devices”
4. Select the Receiver you want to name.
5. Select a name and the Receiver will be
assigned that name.
6. You may also choose “Custom Name”, type in
a name, and select “Done”
Naming a PR1 Receiver
Wi-Fi 11
The Wi-Fi light tells you what your PR1 Receiver
is thinking:
• Fast Blink – Attempting to connect or
connecting to a Wi-Fi router
• Slow Pulse – Setup Mode
• Two Blinks + Pause – WPS Mode
• Solid - Connected to router
The Wi-Fi button is used only for entering/exiting
a Wi-Fi setup mode. To enter WPS set up mode,
hold the button until you hear one chime. To
enter Standard Wi-Fi set up mode, hold the
button longer, until you hear two chimes. To
cancel out of either Wi-Fi set up mode, press the
button once.
See the Setup section for Standard Wi-Fi Setup
or WPS Setup.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 12
Here are three tips for getting the best
performance from your Play-Fi system.
1. For good performance use a router with
802.11g. For best performance use a router with
802.11n technology.
2. Enable the Quality of Service (QoS) features
on your router including Wi-Fi MultiMedia (WMM)
and Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP).
3. Depending on the other Wi-Fi routers in your
area, switching broadcast channels can eliminate
competing Wi-Fi signals and provide you with a
better audio-streaming experience.
For instructions on how to identify the best
broadcast channel and switch channels go to
the following URL and search for “How do I
change broadcast channels on my router?” in the
knowledge base.
http://support.phorus.com
Wi-Fi - Fine Tuning Your System
Wi-Fi 13
A PR1 Receiver may be assigned a static
IP address, but it requires a Wi-Fi enabled
computer. To set a static IP address, place your
PR1 Receiver into Standard Wi-Fi Setup Mode.
From your personal computer, select the Play-Fi
device in your Wi-Fi networks menu. This will
connect your PC directly to the Play-Fi device.
Once connected, open your web browser and
enter into the address bar:
http://192.168.0.1/index.html
On the second page after the introduction select
the “Static IP” check box at the bottom of the
page. Follow the on-screen instructions to nish
the setup process.
Wi-Fi - Static IP Conguration
Bluetooth 14
In addition to Wi-Fi you can also stream audio to
a single PR1 Receiver using Bluetooth. This is
useful if you want to stream from an non-Android
device or if a Wi-Fi network is not available. This
is how you set up a Bluetooth device:
1. On your PR1 Receiver, hold the Bluetooth
button down for 3 seconds (until the blue light
comes on). When the Bluetooth light is pulsing it
is in Bluetooth Setup Mode.
2. Turn on your Android phone or tablet’s
Bluetooth.
3. Enter the Bluetooth menu on your Android
phone or tablet, then press “Search for Devices”.
4. Select the PR1 Receiver from the list of
available Bluetooth devices.
5. Listen for a chime from the PR1 Receiver. This
sound conrms a successful connection.
Pairing is a security measure that only needs to
be done one time. After a PR1 Receiver is set up
to connect to a Bluetooth device, reconnecting
is as simple as nding the PR1 Receiver in your
Android’s Bluetooth devices list.
Once set up with a PR1 Receiver you can stream
any audio to your Receiver.
The Bluetooth light has the following modes:
• Slow Pulse - Bluetooth Setup Mode
• Solid - Bluetooth is connected
• Off - Bluetooth is disconnected but ready for
a set up Bluetooth source device to connect
(Bluetooth is always on and available for
connection).
Bluetooth
How To Exit Bluetooth Setup Mode:
If you ever need to exit the Bluetooth Setup Mode just
press the Bluetooth button once and the Bluetooth
light will go off.
Line Out 15
Your PR1 Receiver’s line out audio jack is
connects your Receiver to powered stereo
speakers.
Line Out
Settings 16
The Settings menu is accessed from the Home
menu of the Play-Fi App by pressing the Menu
button on your Android device.
Add Play-Fi Device
Add Play-Fi Device allows you to manually set up
a Play-Fi device. See the Setup section for more
information.
Update System
Update System checks to see if your Play-Fi App
and Play-Fi devices have the latest software. If
the app or any devices need an update, the app
will guide you through the update.
Keep Screen On
Ticking the check box prevents your Android
device’s screen from turning off while playing
music. Keeping the screen on is useful if you
enjoy the seeing the album art and track info on
the Now Playing screen. Keeping the screen on
will drain the battery more quickly than if it is off,
so only use this feature when your Android is
plugged in and charging.
About
About displays relevant information about
the Play-Fi App and devices. This is used for
troubleshooting.
Settings
Factory Reset 17
To return a PR1 Receiver to its original factory
state, follow these instructions. This will delete
any saved Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection
information.
1. Ensure that the unit is fully powered on.
2. Locate the Reset button on the back of the
unit.
3. Press and hold the reset button until you
hear two consecutive chimes (approximately 5
seconds).
4. The unit will restart and enter Standard Wi-Fi
Setup mode after 20 seconds.
Factory Reset
Reset Tips
• Use a sturdy, pointed object to press the button
rather than your nger.
• The button requires a moderate amount of pressure
to press.
• If you hear a single chime immediately after pressing
button, the unit has performed a simple Hard Reset,
which is the equivalent of powering the unit off and
then on again. You will need to wait until the unit fully
powers again (20 seconds) before attempting the
Factory Reset procedure a second time.
Troubleshooting 18
Please visit the Knowledge Base at the following
URL for troubleshooting information.
http://support.phorus.com
Troubleshooting
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