X Series Quick Start Guide X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System
English English X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System Quick Start Guide Introduction Thank you for choosing KEF digital hi-fi speaker system - X300A Wireless. Innovation is what sets KEF apart from its competitors. For over 50 years KEF has been at the forefront of loudspeaker research and development, designing class-leading speakers that have dealt with the challenges of reproducing the latest musical formats, and reproducing them to the highest possible quality.
English Safety Instructions • Follow this manual carefully for best results from your speakers • Read and return warranty card • Clean with a dry lint-free cloth • Do not use alcohol-based cleaners • Avoid damp • Avoid temperature extremes • Avoid direct sunlight • SAFETY NOTICE! Trailing cables are dangerous, secure all cables WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
1. English Please take heed of the following before using the KEF Model X300A Wireless. Note also that the word “appliance” shall refer to the KEF X300A Wireless , or any part of it. Read Instructions – All the Safety and Operating Instructions should be read before operating the appliance. 2. Retain Instructions – The Safety and Operating Instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the Operating Instructions should be adhered to. 4.
English FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
English Controls and Connectors 1. AC power 2. USB between Left and Right speakers 9 3. Standby button 4. USB IN 5. AUX IN 6. SYSTEM GAIN control 7. BALANCE control 4 6 5 8. EQ switch 8 2 9. LAN port 1 3 7 2 1 Get Started Connect and Power Connect L R 1. Connect the USB cable between the Left and Right speakers 2 . 2 Note: The 2M USB cables can be used interchangeably between inter-speaker connection and speaker-to-computer connection. 2 Power L 2.
English Standby Button Switch On Press and hold Switch on to Wireless setup mode Press once Switch on to operation Switch Off Press and hold Switch off from operation 3 Operation Modes X300A Wireless provides you 3 ways to connect to your music source. The higher prioritized mode will be activated automatically once there is an active signal (Wireless mode) or connected (USB and AUX IN mode).
English Wireless Network Set-Up A few more steps are needed before you can start wireless streaming. You can setup a connection between X300A Wireless and your home Wi-Fi network by either wireless connection or wired connection. * X300A Wireless will remember the last home Wi-Fi network it was connected to. Every time the system restarts, it will automatically search and connect to that network. By Wireless Connection Before proceeding, please ensure you have the following: • A Wi-Fi enabled Mac/ PC.
English Change Wireless Configurations You can always rename your X300A Wireless speaker, change the home Wi-Fi network connection and check network configurations. 1 Repeat the above steps to enter the KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard. 2. Select your language of choice, click “Change setting” and follow the on-screen instructions. Streaming with AirPlay Stream Music on iOS device (iPhone/ iPad/ iPod touch) / Mac 1.
English Streaming with DLNA (PC) Setup Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 12 1. Run Windows Media Player 12. 2. Click “Stream” and “Turn on home media streaming”. “Turn on home media streaming” would not be available on the Stream menu if streaming is already turned on. In this case, please skip to step 5. 3. On the “Media streaming options” page, click “Turn on media streaming”. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 4. Click “OK”.
English USB / AUX Playback Connect USB IN AUX IN L 4 1a. Connect the USB cable between the Left speaker 4 and your computer. L Or 5 1b. Connect a 3.5mm stereo cable (not included) between the Left speaker 5 and your music player, smartphone or other analogue device. Play 2a. For Windows I. Play and enjoy your music. 2b. For Mac OS I. Choose “System Preferences” from the Apple menu. II. Click “Sound”. III. Click the “Output” tab. IV. Select “KEF X300A Wireless” from the device list. V.
English Recommendation For optimal sound output, it is recommended that you set the X300A Wireless system gain level to its minimum (See P.12 – System gain control), and the master volume of your computer to its maximum. Increase the system gain slowly to a level comfortable for your listening. Options for volume control during playback: 1. Use the system gain as the main volume control I. Use this option for playback without losing bit-depth. II.
English Controls and Settings Balance control System gain control R L 7 6 Adjust the “BALANCE” knob 7 until you hear the most balanced sound from Left and Right speakers. The default setting is at the 12 o’clock position for equal balance between the speakers. Adjust the “SYSTEM GAIN” knob 6 to control music volume. The default setting is at the 12 o’clock position. * Not available in Wireless streaming mode. Caution! Continuous listening to music at high volume may cause hearing damage.
English Sound Optimisation - Use of bungs Wall <18" Top View A pair of bungs is supplied with the X300A Wireless system for you to fine-tune the bass output. When the speakers are positioned close to the wall, it is recommended that the bungs be placed into the rear port if you find the bass output to be overwhelming or boomy. 1. Outer bung only The bung can be separated into outer and inner bungs. The use of the outer bung only will give less bass reduction. Outer bung 2.
English Firmware Upgrade Stay tuned to firmware upgrade announcements on KEF website (www.kef.com). Always upgrade to the latest firmware to ensure you can enjoy the best of X300A Wireless. 1. Enter the KEF Wireless Easy Setup Wizard and select your language of choice. 2. Select “Upgrade firmware” and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Power off and on the X300A Wireless after Firmware Upgrade is completed. * No playback is allowed during Firmware Upgrade.
English Sound Problem Action Make sure that the USB cable to computer has been disconnected when you are playing the AUX IN source. Check if amber light is on when you are going to stream music. If yes, please refer to the previous section “Status Indication”. Playback function is deactivated in Wireless Setup Mode and Firmware Upgrade Mode. No sound Check if the USB/ 3.5mm stereo cable is properly connected. If you are Mac OS user, manually select KEF X300A Wireless as your sound device (See P.
English Specifications Model X300A Wireless Design Two-way bass reflex Drive units Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome LF/MF: 130mm (5.25in.) magnesium/ aluminium alloy Frequency range (-6dB) 49Hz - 45kHz Frequency response (±3dB) 58Hz - 28kHz Max peak SPL 104dB Amplifier class Twin Class AB Amplifier power LF: 50W HF: 20W AC power input US/JP versions: 100-120VAC 50/60Hz EU/UK versions: 220-240VAC 50Hz China version: 220-230VAC 50Hz Analogue input AUX: 3.
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Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body and must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
