Yamaha TRUE X SPEAKER 1A User manual

Wireless Speaker
WS-X1A
User Guide
EN

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
About the provided manuals.......................................................................3
Features..................................................................................................4
ACCESSORIES 5
Included accessories..................................................................................5
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 6
Top controls/Front....................................................................................6
Rear/Bottom.. .......................................................................................... 7
PREPARATION 8
Charging the unit......................................................................................8
Turning the unit on and off (standby)...........................................................9
USING THIS UNIT AS A BLUETOOTH® SPEAKER 11
Listening to audio from a Bluetooth device................................................. 11
USING THIS UNIT AS A SURROUND SPEAKER 13
Playing surround sound of the sound bar....................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
When a problem occurs.. .......................................................................... 14
Restarting or initializing (factory reset) the unit..........................................22
List of lamp displays................................................................................ 23
APPENDIX 25
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................25
Trademarks............................................................................................26
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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
About the provided manuals
The following manuals are provided with this unit. Be sure to read each manual and keep the manuals that
are included with the unit readily available for future reference.
Safety Brochure (included with this unit)
This document describes safety precautions. Be sure to read it before use.
Quick Start Guide (included with this unit)
This document explains basic connection methods and operations.
User Guide (this manual)
This guide explains all functions of this unit. This guide is only provided on the Yamaha website.
TRUE X SURROUND Connection and Operation Guide
This guide explains the connection method when using this unit as a surround speaker for the sound bar.
This guide is only provided on the Yamaha website.
(CAUTION
This content indicates “risk of injury.”
(NOTICE
Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product failure, damage or malfunction and
data loss, as well as to protect the environment.
(NOTE
Indicates notes on instructions, restrictions on functions, and additional information that may be helpful.
(The illustrations and screens in the descriptions are for instructional purposes only.
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INTRODUCTION > About the provided manuals

Features
This unit is a Bluetooth-supporting wireless speaker that you can take anywhere you like, to enjoy music
whenever you want to.
In addition to using this unit as a Bluetooth speaker, you can also use it as a surround speaker for your home
theater by connecting it to a Yamaha sound bar.
nUsing this unit as a Bluetooth speaker
You can use the unit as a Bluetooth speaker by connecting it to a smartphone or other mobile device.
In addition to high-quality audio playback, the unit also has the Clear Voice function that makes it easier to
hear human voices such as dialog.
Related links
“Listening to audio from a Bluetooth device”(p.11)
nUsing this unit as a surround speaker
The unit can be connected wirelessly to the sound bar. This unit is a portable type speaker that you can take
anywhere you like and use whenever you want to, so it will not disrupt the atmosphere of your room.
Related links
“Playing surround sound of the sound bar”(p.13)
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INTRODUCTION > Features

ACCESSORIES
Included accessories
Make sure you have received all of the following accessories:
(USB cable (for charging this unit; 1 m, Type-A to Type-C) (×1)
(Additional Information (TRUE X SURROUND) (×1)
(Quick Start Guide (×1)
(Safety Brochure (×1)
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ACCESSORIES > Included accessories

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Top controls/Front
This section describes the names and functions of the controls.
a
b
c
d
e
f
aPower button and lamp
Turn the wireless speaker on and off. The power lamp informs you of the remaining battery level or the status of the
power.
bP (mode) button and lamps
The unit’s mode changes each time this button is pressed. The SURROUND or SOLO lamp shows the selected mode.
(SOLO: This mode is used when using this unit alone as a Bluetooth speaker (p.11).
(SURROUND: This mode is used when using the unit in combination with a Yamaha sound bar (p.13).
cQ (Clear Voice) button and lamp
Enable or disable the Clear Voice function.
When the Clear Voice function is enabled, the Clear Voice lamp glows, and human voices such as dialog can be heard
more easily.
dR (play/pause) button
Audio is played or paused each time this button is pressed.
During playback, press the button twice quickly to skip to the next song, or three times to skip backward to the
beginning of the current song or previous song.
eVolume (+/−) buttons
Adjust the volume.
fSpeaker
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Top controls/Front

Rear/Bottom
This section describes the part names and functions of the rear and bottom of the unit.
a
b
c
aL/R lamps
The lamps glow to show the setting status when the sound bar is connected.
(L lamp glows: The wireless speaker is set to output surround left sound (back left channel).
(R lamp glows: The wireless speaker is set to output surround right sound (back right channel).
(L and R lamps glow: The single wireless speaker is set to output both surround left and surround right sounds.
bUSB port (Type-C)
Connect the included USB cable (for charging this unit) (p.8).
cCharging terminal (bottom)
Use when charging the unit by placing it on a charging cradle (Yamaha CC-T1A; sold separately).
Related links
“Playing surround sound of the sound bar”(p.13)
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Rear/Bottom

PREPARATION
Charging the unit
Use a commercially available USB power adapter that can output DC 5 V (2 A or more) when charging the
unit.
A charging cradle (Yamaha CC-T1A; sold separately) can also be used to charge the unit.
CAUTION
(Do not charge the unit when it is wet. Charging with liquid or foreign matter on the terminals may cause fire, explosion, battery
fluid leakage, electric shock, or malfunction.
USB cable (included)
USB power
adapter
(commercially
available)
1Connect the Type-C connector of the USB cable to the USB port on this unit.
2Connect the Type-A connector of the USB cable to the USB power adapter.
3Plug in the USB power adapter to an AC wall outlet.
The power lamp glows orange and charging will start. When charging is completed, the power
lamp turns off.
NOTE
(When charging with a DC 5 V (2 A or more) USB power adapter, the charging time is as follows: Charging time varies depending on
the usage environment and conditions.
(WS-X1A: approx. three hours
(If the unit is playing at a high volume while it is being charged, the remaining battery may decrease. Turn down the volume, or turn
off the unit and wait until charging is complete before using it.
(Not all commercially available USB power adapters are guaranteed to be compatible with this product.
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PREPARATION > Charging the unit

Turning the unit on and off (standby)
To turn the unit on/off, follow the instructions below.
1・・・2・・・
Press and hold the power button to turn the power on.
The power lamp flashes to inform you of the remaining battery level.
(Flashing white: Remaining battery level is more than half.
(Flashing orange: Remaining battery level is less than half.
After showing the remaining battery level, the unit turns on. To turn off the unit, press and hold the power
button again.
Related links
“Restarting or initializing (factory reset) the unit”(p.22)
nChecking the remaining battery level
If the play/pause (R) button is pressed and held for at least five seconds while the unit is on, the power lamp
and a melody inform you of the remaining battery level.
Remaining battery level Power lamp Melody
More than half Flashes white Long sound
Less than half Flashes orange Medium length sound
Less than 20% Short sound
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PREPARATION > Turning the unit on and off (standby)

NOTE
(This unit will automatically switch to standby in any of the following situations (Auto Standby):
(When SOLO mode is selected
No playback and no control operations for 20 minutes or more
No control operations for eight hours or more, regardless of playback
(When SURROUND mode is selected
Not connected to the sound bar for 20 minutes or more
The sound bar is turned off while the unit is connected to the sound bar
(A melody will inform you of the status of this unit, such as when the power is turned on or when a Bluetooth device is connected.
(Sound Guide: Enabled by default.)
To disable the Sound Guide, hold down the Clear Voice button for at least three seconds. Sound Guide switches between enabled
and disabled each time the button is held down.
Related links
“Top controls/Front”(p.6)
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PREPARATION > Turning the unit on and off (standby)