ZENOVIA AMP40 User manual

SETUP MANUAL & USER GUIDE


GETTING STARTED
OVERVIEW
PLUGGING IN THE AMP40
Powering On Your AMP40
Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
Option A: Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (Recommended)
Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
Option B: Using A Web Browser On Your Mac, PC, or iOS Device
NETWORK CONNECTION
How To Confirm A Network Connection
HOW TO AIRPLAY
Using Your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, iTunes, or Apple TV
LED STATUS INDICATORS
TROUBLESHOOTING
SUPPORT
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GETTING STARTED
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW AMP40.
AMP40 IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ZENOVIA AIRHOME™
MULTIROOM AUDIO SYSTEMS AND DOES NOT FUNCTION AS A
STANDALONE PRODUCT. (AIRHOME5 SOLD SEPARATELY)
Read this user guide to begin streaming your digital music wirelessly via
AirPlay® using your favorite apps running on your preferred iOS devices
including iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, Apple TV®, or Mac® or PC running
iTunes®.
To use AirPlay you will require one of the following:
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 4.3.3 or later
- Mac or PC running iTunes 10.2.2 or later
- Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later
- Apple TV running iOS 5.2 or later
To use your AMP40 you will require:
- a Wi-Fi® network that supports the IEEE 802.11b/g standards, and
- the ZENOVIA AIRHOME5 multiroom audio system pre-wired and installed
in your home
IMPORTANT: AirPlay works over Wi-Fi. To use AirPlay you must connect
your AMP40 to your Wi-Fi network. Confirm that you have an operational
Wi-Fi network and have your network name and password ready.
*See the ZENOVIA AIRHOME5 User Guide & Installation Instructions for details
on how to pre-wire and install the AIRHOME5 multiroom audio system.
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OVERVIEW
Connectors & Indicators
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PLUGGING IN THE AMP40
How To Power-On Your AMP40
*IMPORTANT: If the AMP40 does not automatically power-on, confirm that
your AIRHOME5 multiroom audio system is connected to AC power. There
is no "on" switch on the AMP40 or the AIRHOME5. Refer to the ZENOVIA
AIRHOME5 User Guide for details and safety instructions.
Remove a cover cap and insert the AMP40 into the AIRHOME5. The lower
LED status indicator on the AMP40 will begin flashing red when power is
connected.
Remove
cover cap
Configure on
Wi-Fi network
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Insert
AMP40

Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
Option A: Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Download the free Zenovia AIRHOME app on the App Store.
Connect your iOS device to the AMP40 using a USB sync cable.
Open the AIRHOME app while connected.
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Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
Option A: Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (continued...)
Follow the automatic AIRHOME app setup procedure:
> Name the AMP40
> Select your preferred Wi-Fi network
> Enter your network password (only WPA/WPA2 network security is supported)
> Click 'Save'
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The AIRHOME app will automatically begin the setup procedure when the USB sync
cable is connected to both the AMP40 and your iOS device. If the app does not begin
the setup procedure, please disconnect and re-connect the USB sync cable.
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NETWORK
PASSWORD
NAME
My Home Network
••••••••
Living Room

Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
IMPORTANT: Disconnect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the AMP40
USB connector and then connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same
Wi-Fi network as your AMP40.
When the upper LED status indicator is solid blue, Wi-Fi network connection is
confirmed.
You're now ready to AirPlay! See page 13, "HOW TO AIRPLAY"
Option A: Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (continued...)
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Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
Option B: Using a Web Browser on your Mac, PC, or iOS
device
When the upper LED status indicator
turns solid red and the lower LED status
indicator is flashing red, the AMP40 is
broadcasting a Wi-Fi network.
Connect your Mac, PC, or iOS device to
the network ZEN ##-##-##-##-##-##
IMPORTANT: The lower status LED will
turn off when you have successfully
connected to your AMP40.
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Wi-Fi NETWORK SETUP
Open your web browser and type 192.168.12.34 into the address bar.
> Name the AMP40
> Select your preferred Wi-Fi network from the network menu
> Enter your network password (only WPA/WPA2 network security is supported)
> Click 'Save'
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Option B: Using a Web Browser on your Mac, PC, or iOS
device (continued...)
*It can take up to 2 minutes for the AMP40 to connect to your Wi-Fi network. 11

NETWORK CONNECTION
How To Confirm A Network Connection
When the upper LED status indicator is solid blue, Wi-Fi network connection
is confirmed.
You're now ready to AirPlay! See page 13, "HOW TO AIRPLAY"
IMPORTANT: Restore your
Mac, PC, or iOS device Wi-Fi
settings back to your preferred
Wi-Fi network.
*If the AMP40 fails to connect due to an incorrect network
password or other error, it will begin broadcasting a Wi-Fi
network again and you must repeat the setup procedure.
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HOW TO AIRPLAY
Using Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your
AMP40.
Start a music application and press the AirPlay icon next to the volume.
Select the AMP40 that corresponds to the room you would like to listen to
music in and enjoy!
*AirPlay automatically appears when your AMP40
and iOS device are on the same Wi-Fi network.
AirPlay Compatibility: AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 4.3.3
or later.
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HOW TO AIRPLAY
Using iTunes on Your Mac or PC
Connect your Mac or PC to the same Wi-Fi network as your AMP40.
Open iTunes and click the AirPlay icon next to the volume control.
Select the AMP40 that corresponds to the room you would like to listen to
music in and enjoy!
*AirPlay automatically appears when your AMP40
and Mac or PC are on the same Wi-Fi network.
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AirPlay Compatibility: AirPlay works with Mac or PC running iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

HOW TO AIRPLAY
Using Your Apple TV
Connect your Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your AMP40.
Turn on your Apple TV and go to 'Settings' > 'AirPlay'
Select the AMP40 that corresponds to the room you would like to listen to
music in and enjoy!
*The AirPlay menu will automatically display your AMP40 when
your AMP40 and Apple TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. 15
AirPlay Compatibility: AirPlay works with Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) running iOS
5.2 or later.

Default setup Upper LED Solid red AMP40 is ready for network setup
and is broadcasting the network
ZEN ##-##-##-##-##-##
Lower LED Flashing red
MODE LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
Network connection
established
Upper LED Solid blue AMP40 is connected to a network
and ready for use
Lower LED Off
Playing music Upper LED Solid blue AMP40 is connected to a network
and actively streaming audio
Lower LED Solid green
Default setup with
client connected
Upper LED Solid red A client has successfully connected
to the AMP40 network during
network setup
Lower LED Off
Searching for
network
Upper LED Off AMP40 is attempting to connect to a
network
Lower LED Flashing red
Booting up Upper LED Off AMP40 is preparing to connect to a
network
Lower LED Solid red
Streaming in default
setup
Upper LED Solid red AMP40 is streaming music from
tethered iOS device while in network
setup mode
Lower LED Flashing green
Streaming in default
setup with client
Upper LED Solid red AMP40 is streaming music from
tethered iOS device while in network
setup mode with a client connected
to the network
Lower LED Solid green
LED STATUS INDICATORS
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Updating Upper LED Solid green AMP40 has an update in progress
Lower LED Solid green
MODE LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
Update successful Upper LED Solid blue AMP40 has successfully updated
Lower LED Solid blue
Error Upper LED Flashing red AMP40 update has failed while in
progress and AirPlay will not work
Lower LED Flashing red
LED STATUS INDICATORS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your AMP40 will not connect to your wireless network
Confirm Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (if applicable) are correct.
Use only WPA/WPA2 network security. DO NOT use WEP or WPA/WPA2 Enterprise.
Confirm the AMP40 is within range of the wireless network access point.
If wireless network is hidden, un-hide the network, connect the AMP40, and re-hide the
network.
Avoid proximity to devices that may cause Wi-Fi interference such as microwave ovens.
Reset AMP40 and repeat setup using the free Zenovia AIRHOME app.
1) Download the AIRHOME app on the App Store
2) Tether iPhone/iPad/iPod touch using USB sync cable and setup Wi-Fi
3) Click 'Reset Device' and follow setup procedure
Your AMP40 sound is distorting
Lower the volume because the iOS device or iTunes is overloading the AMP40.
You hear a loud hum in the connected speakers
Verify the AIRHOME5 speaker wiring is not in proximity to AC power lines.
Advice on how to solve most problems quickly
*See ZENOVIA AIRHOME5 User Guide & Installation Instructions for details
on how to pre-wire and install the AIRHOME5 multiroom audio system.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
You don't hear any sound
Confirm speakers and speaker wires are connected to the 6 pole connectors of the AIRHOME5.
Pause audio in iTunes or iOS and then press play.
Disconnect any tethered USB cables or iOS devices.
Adjust the volume on the iOS device or iTunes.
Avoid proximity to devices that may cause Wi-Fi interference such as microwave ovens.
The temperature inside the AMP40 has risen and the amplifier protection circuit is active.
1) Allow time for temperature to cool down sufficiently before attempting operation
2) Confirm the AMP40 is receiving proper ventilation
3) Verify bare positive and negative speaker wires are not touching and shorting in the
AIRHOME5
You don't hear any sound from the subwoofer
Confirm that a self-powered subwoofer is connected via "High Level" inputs and turn on the self-
powered subwoofer.
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No AirPlay icon appears on your iOS device or iTunes
Confirm the AMP40 is on the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device, or Mac or PC running
iTunes.

TROUBLESHOOTING
(continued...)
Your AMP40 was connected but is no longer visible on your
Wi-Fi network
Restart iTunes, your iOS device, and any applications running on your iOS device.
Manually remove and then re-insert the AMP40 into the AIRHOME5.
Restart your wireless router.
Open the AIRHOME app on an iOS device.
A) Select the AMP40 > Settings > press 'Restart Device', or
B) Tether your iOS device to the AMP40 using a USB sync cable and press 'Restart
Device'
Download the latest version of iOS and/or iTunes.
Confirm there is no firewall or security software blocking ports that AirPlay uses.
Restart iTunes, your iOS device, and any applications running on your iOS device.
Confirm Bonjour services are enabled if running iTunes on a PC.
Restart your wireless router.
Manually remove and then re-insert the AMP40 into the AIRHOME5 audio panel.
Open the AIRHOME app on an iOS device, select AMP40 > Settings > press 'Restart Device'
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