Network Music System

Network Application Manual WS-A70 Network Music System

Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this application. Index About TEAC HR AirCast

About TEAC HR AirCast ...... 2 TEAC HR AirCast is a network audio control app for iOS and Supported Audio Formats ...... 3 Android devices that allows you to control the WS-A70 via Network configurations...... 4 wireless network (Wi-Fi).

How to use the App on iOS device Setup ...... 4 l This app is free to download and free to use. Network setup (using AirPlay) ...... 5 l Each screen shown in this manual is an example, and the Network setup (using Google Home) ...... 8 details or appearance may vary depending on the settings Set up the app...... 12 of your smartphone/tablet. Basic operation ...... 14 Listening to music subscription services ...... 16 Listening to Internet Radio...... 17 Where to get the app for iPad/iPhone/iPod Using Google Play Music ...... 17 touch Listening to Spotify ...... 18 Please search for “TEAC HR AirCast” in the App Store on your Using Google Chromecast-enabled Apps...... 18 iOS device (see back cover). Playing back local content ...... 19 Playback from network devices ...... 20 Playback from USB memory ...... 21 Where to get the app for Android devices Playback from external audio players ...... 21 Please search for “TEAC HR AirCast” in Google Play on your Create a new Playlist, and playback the Playlists...... 22 Android device (see back cover). Add songs to the Playlist...... 23 Transferring high-resolution files to iOS devices ...... 24 About on-line music subscription services How to use the App on Android device On-line music subscription services compatible with this app Setup ...... 26 may not be available in your country/region, or they might Network setup ...... 26 require free account registration or a flat-fee contract with Set up the app ...... 30 their respective providers. They might also terminate their Basic operation ...... 32 services. Listening to music distribution services ...... 34 Listening to Internet Radio...... 35 Using Google Play Music ...... 35 Compatible services (as of October 2017) Listening to Spotify ...... 36 Using Google Chromecast-enabled Apps ...... 36 Tune in: No account registration required. Free to use. Playing back local content ...... 37 Deezer: Free to use with some restricted functions. A flat- Playback from network devices ...... 38 fee contract is required for full service. Playback from USB memory ...... 39 Google Play Music: Google account registration is required. Playback from external audio players ...... 39 Available with free service or flat-fee service. Create a new Playlist, and playback the Playlists...... 40 Pandora: A flat-fee subscription contract is required. Add songs to the Playlist...... 41 Spotify: A flat-fee subscription contract is required to listen to music on the WS-A70. Troubleshooting ...... 41 Downloading the app ...... Back cover Delay may occur on this app or the main unit (WS-A70) due to network traffic or the response speed of local/Internet servers. In addition, album artwork or tag information might not appear properly due to server settings or audio formats.

2 Supported Audio Formats

Playable audio formats OGG Vorbis Format name Vorbis The following audio formats are supported for playback from Extension .ogg network devices and USB drives. However, some might not be Sampling frequency 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 32kHz, compatible due to the settings/specifications of the servers/ 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, devices. 176.4kHz, 192kHz Bit rate 48kbps to 500kbps and VBR MP3 Format name MP3 l Incompatible files are not supported. Extension .mp3 Format MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3 Sampling frequency 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Apple Lossless Bit rate 8kbps to 320kbps and VBR Format name ALAC Extension .alac, .m4a, .mp4 Sampling frequency 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, WAV 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Format name WAV Bit depth 16-bit, 24-bit Extension .wav Sampling frequency 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Bit depth 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit DSD Format name DSD l WAV is an uncompressed PCM digital audio format. Extension .dsf, dff Sampling frequency 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz

AAC Format name AAC Extension .aac, .m4a, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2 Format MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio Sampling frequency 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz Bit rate 8kbps to 320kbps and VBR

FLAC “DSD” is a registered trademark. Format name FLAC iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered Extension .flac in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Sampling frequency 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 32kHz, Inc. 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Bit depth 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit Other company names, product names, and logo marks are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

3 Network configuration iOS Android

The WS-A70 requires a network connection via either Wireless If you play music from network devices such as a NAS or LAN (Wi-Fi) or a LAN cable. PC with a music server setting, please make sure that those devices are powered on and connected to the same network. Refer to the “Setup (Network setup)” section in this manual for Wireless LAN connection (pages 5–11 for iOS and pages 26–29 for Android). As shown at left, the smartphone/tablet with this app must be connected to the same network.

The name of the active Wi-Fi used by your smartphone/tablet can be confirmed in the “Wi-Fi” menu of the device Settings.

Connecting the WS-A70 via Wi-Fi Refer to page 16 in the WS-A70 Owner’s Manual to listen to music via Bluetooth®.

Refer to page 21 in the WS-A70 Owner’s Manual to listen to music via AirPlay.

l Each screen shown in this manual is an example. The appearance and names shown may vary depending on the OS version and selected language of your smartphone/ tablet and the network settings.

Connecting the WS-A70 with a LAN cable

4 Setup – Network setup (using AirPlay) iOS

With an iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod touch), the following A. Connecting with AirPlay methods (A and B) allow you to connect the WS-A70 to the appropriate Wi-Fi. 1. Turn the WS-A70 on. The main switch is located on the back panel. A. Connecting with AirPlay Find the WS-A70 in the “Wi-Fi” menu of the iOS device Settings, then apply the network setting stored on the iOS device to the WS-A70.

POWER B. Connecting with the Google Home app After installing the Google Home app on your iOS device, find the WS-A70 in the Google Home setup When the volume level “50” is shown, the WS-A70 is menu, then apply the network setting stored on the iOS ready to use. device to the WS-A70. It takes another minute until the WS-A70 is ready for The Google Home app is free to download from the network setting configuration. App Store.

2. Tap Settings on your iOS device. Using either method, make sure that your iOS device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) connects to the same Wi-Fi network as your NAS or PC/Mac.

3. Tap “Wi-Fi” in Settings.

5 Setup – Network Setup (using AirPlay) iOS

4. Scroll upwards and tap “WS-A70xxxxxx.x” in the “SET UP 5. Tap “Next” to proceed. NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER...” section.

You can change the speaker name by tapping here.

You can change the speaker name for easy organization (e.g. Living Room Speaker).

It takes another minute until the WS-A70 appears in the list after the WS-A70 is ready to use.

If the WS-A70 does not appear, bring the iOS device close to the WS-A70.

6 Setup – Network Setup (using AirPlay) iOS

The following screen appears during connection. 7. You can check that your iOS device connects to the original network in the “Wi-Fi” menu in the Settings. Follow the steps in “Set up the app” on page 12.

6. When connection completes, the following screen appears. Tap “Done” to finish the setup.

If connection failed, bring the iOS device close to the WS-A70.

7 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) iOS

A. Connecting with the Google Home app 3. Tap “Discover” to change the screen mode.

Before you start this step, install the Google Home app from the App Store (free download).

1. Turn the WS-A70 on. The main switch is located on the back panel.

POWER

When the volume level “50” is shown, the WS-A70 is ready to use.

It takes another minute until the WS-A70 is ready for network setting configuration. 4. Tap “SET UP”. Make sure that Bluetooth® is ON on your iOS device.

2. Tap the Google Home icon.

If the WS-A70 does not appear, bring the iOS device close to the WS-A70. It takes another minute until the WS-A70 is ready for network setting configuration.

8 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) iOS

5. You will hear a test sound from the WS-A70. 6. Choose the speaker location for easy organization. Tap “YES” to continue. Then, tap "NEXT" to continue.

Choose the speaker location.

Tap here to customize the location name.

You may hear a loud test sound if the volume level is too high. Set the volume level around 25 in advance for a moderate test sound level.

9 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) iOS

7. Choose your Wi-Fi. Then, tap “NEXT”. 8. Enter the Wi-Fi password.

Your Wi-Fi

Be sure to choose the Wi-Fi network to which your On some Wi-Fi routers, the default password for the iOS device, NAS or PC is connected. Wi-Fi is shown on the case. The SSID is the default network name.

10 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) iOS

9. Tap "CONNECT" after you enter the password. 11. Tutorial videos on Chromecast-enabled apps are shown. You can skip them by tapping “SKIP TUTORIAL”.

12. This completes connection. Quit the Google Home app, 10. Connection is in progress. then proceed to the setup steps in the “Set up the app” Tap “CONTINUE” to follow the steps. section on page 12.

11 Setup – Set up the App iOS

Turn the WS-70A on. The main switch is located on the back 2. Tap “WS-A70xxxxxx” in the Select Source Speaker screen. panel. Once the speaker is recognized, this screen appears first If you have a music server (NAS or PC with a shared music after the app is ready. folder) on your network, turn them on, as well.

Start the app Tap the TEAC HR AirCast icon on your iOS device.

When two or more WS-S70s exist on the same network, all of them appear in the list. You can identify the WS-A70 by checking the speaker name on the main unit. Connect to the WS-A70 (Jog dial: MENU > INFORMATION > SPK NAME) 1. Tap “Play New” on the Sound Scenes screen.

3. Once the WS-A70 is connected successfully, the Select Source/Content menu screen appears.

12 Setup – Set up the App iOS

If the WS-A70 cannot be found 1. The following screen appears when no WS-A70 can be 3. Once the WS-A70 is recognized by the app successfully, found on the network. the WS-A70xxxxxx appears in the Select Source/Content screen as shown below. Tap “Back” to retry.

2. Check the following points, then tap “Configure”.

l The WS-A70 is turned on (not in Sleep mode). l The WS-A70 is on the same network as your iOS device.

13 Basic operation iOS

Select the Input Source The Select Source/Content screen allows you to select input sources such as Internet music subscription services, the smartphone/tablet, music servers, and USB flash drives.

Cast Services: Listen to Internet music subscription services. (See page 16 - 18)

Local Content: Listen to music files stored on your smartphone/tablet. (See page 19)

Network Devices: Listen to music files on a music server (NAS or PC with shared folder) via the network. (See page 20)

USB: Listen to music files stored on a USB flash drive via the rear USB port. (See page 21)

Line In/Digital In: Listen to an external audio player via analog/digital RCA input on the back. (See page 21)

14 Basic operation iOS

Now Playing The Now Playing screen appears during music playback as shown below.

Add to playlist Play/pause, skip, volume control

File info

Play/pause, skip, volume control Google Chromecast settings Configure menu

(from left to right) Shuffle play, single play mode, repeat mode

Select another file Select another file/source

15 Listening to music subscription services iOS

The Cast Services menu provides shortcut icons to music 2. The selected music subscription service app appears, and subscription services compatible with the WS-A70. allows you to enjoy the service with a dedicated interface.

Please note that not every service may be available in your If the selected app is not installed on your iOS device yet, country/region. the App Store page will open so you can install it.

Tune In: A free Internet radio portal site. No account registration required.

Deezer: Free to use with some restricted functions, or a flat-fee music subscription service.

Google Play Music: Two types of services are provided. One is a free service to store your music libraries on a cloud server and stream playback via the Internet, and another is a flat-fee subscription service for Internet music streaming.

Select music subscription services Pandora: A flat-fee music subscription service. 1. Tap a music subscription service from the Cast Services list. Spotify: A “Spotify Premium” flat-fee music subscription contract is required to use it for listening to music on the WS-A70.

Chromecast-enabled apps: More Chromecast-enabled apps will be shown that can be installed.

Select the WS-A70 as a speaker Each music subscription apps allows you to select specific music (or music genres) through the app, and play them back on the WS-A70 via network.

Tap the cast icon ( ) to select a target WS-A70 for playback.

l Contact service providers for instructions about how to use their apps.

16 Listening to music subscription services iOS

Listening to Internet Radio (free service) Using Google Play Music (free or paid service) Tap “Tune In” to listen to Internet Radio. Tap “Google Play Music” to use Google Play Music.

The TuneIn app allows you to choose Internet Radio stations The Google Play Music app allows you to access your music by genre or by country/region free of charge. library stored on a cloud server operated by Google for free, or use a flat-fee music subscription service with their libraries.

Tap here to choose the WS-A70 for playback Tap here to choose the WS-A70 for playback

List of Internet radio stations Your stored music library on by category a cloud server.

17 Listening to music subscription service iOS

Listening to Spotify (paid service) Use Chromecast-enabled apps Tap “Spotify” to use Spotify. Tap “Chromecast-enabled apps” to browse the list of compatible apps. The Spotify app allows you to subscribe to high-quality music libraries with a wide range of playlists for a flat fee. The Google Home app must be installed in advance. (See page 8 for information about the Google Home app.)

Tap here to choose the WS-A70 for playback

Playlist details provided by Tap then icon to choose Spotify are shown. the WS-A70 for playback

18 Playing back local content iOS

The Local Content option allows you to listen to music stored 2. Music files stored on your iOS device are sorted as follows. on your iOS device via Wi-Fi. Tap the appropriate folders to reach a target music file.

Change the input source to Local Content 1. Tap “Local Content” on the Select Source/Content screen.

Albums: Sorted by album info embedded in music files Artists: Sorted by artist info embedded in music files Folder: Sorted by folder tree info on your iOS device PlayLists: Sorted by playlists created in this app. Playlists in iTunes are also shown. Songs: Sorted by song file info embedded in music files (not file names) High Resolution Songs: High-resolution music files (DSD and FLAC) transferred using iTunes are shown. (See page 24 for instructions about transferring high-resolution files with iTunes.)

19 Playback from network devices iOS

The TEAC HR AirCast allows you to access music files on a NAS 2. A list of available servers is shown. Tap the appropriate or PC/Mac with a shared folder for playback on the WS-A70. server/folders to reach the target music file.

Change the input source to Network Devices 1. Tap “Network Devices” on the Select Source/Content screen.

The folder tree is automatically created by referring to the tags, including the song title, album name and artist name, in each music file.

In order to allow the TEAC HR AirCast to access music files on your PC/Mac and to display/play them, server software is required on the PC/Mac.

20 Playback from USB iOS Playback from AUX iOS

The TEAC HR AirCast allows you to play music files on a USB The TEAC HR AirCast allows you to select external audio flash drive connected to the WS-A70. players to play through the WS-A70.

Before you change the input source to USB from the menu, Before you change the input source to Line In/Digital In from connect a USB flash drive with music files to the WS-A70. the menu, connect an external audio player to the WS-A70 using an analog audio cable (RCA pin) or an optical digital audio cable. Sort music files into folders when you copy them to a USB flash drive to enable easy access from the app. Turn the WS-A70 off before you connect an audio cable. A loud sound that could damage the unit or your ears might occur suddenly.

Change the input source to USB Change the input source to Line In/Digital In 1. Tap “USB” on the Select Source/Content screen. 1. Tap “Line In/Digital In” on the Select Source/Content screen.

2. Folders and music files on the USB flash drive are shown. 2. Operate the external audio player to play audio from it. Tap the appropriate folders to reach the target music file.

21 Playlists Create a new Playlist, and playback the Playlist iOS

The TEAC HR AirCast provides a playlist function that 3. Enter the playlist name. combines your favorite songs from various sources (Local Content, Network Devices, or USB) in a single list.

Each song can be added from the file view menu or the Now Playing screen.

Create a new playlist 1. Tap “PlayLists” in the folder view menu.

A new playlist has been created. Refer page 23, how to add songs to the playlist.

Playback from playlists Playlists are accessible from the folder view menu and can be 2. Tap “Create a playlist” to create a new playlist. played or edited.

22 Playlists Add songs to the Playlist iOS

Add songs from the file view menu Add songs during playback 1. Hold press the song title for seconds, in file view menu. 1. Tap the triple-bar icon ( ) at upper right on the Now Playing screen.

2. Tap the Playlist name you created in the previous step to 2. Tap the Playlist name you created in the previous step to add the selected song to the playlist add the selected song to the playlist

Alternatively, tap “+Add New Playlist” to create a new playlist. Alternatively, tap “+Add New Playlist” to create a new playlist.

Each playlist can contain music files from Local Each playlist can contain music files from Local Content (iOS/Android devices), Network Devices Content (iOS/Android devices), Network Devices (NAS/PC/Mac) and the USB flash drive. (NAS/PC/Mac) and the USB flash drive.

23 Transferring high-resolution files to iOS devices iOS

Basic information High-resolution files, including DSD and FLAC, cannot be transferred to your iOS device by synchronizing standard iTunes playlists. It is necessary to transfer them as TEAC HR AirCast app files.

Transferring high-resolution files 1. Connect your iOS device to the PC/Mac that manages the iOS device with an appropriate cable. Then, start iTunes.

1. Connect to your PC/Mac

2. Click the iOS device icon in the header bar.

2. Click

3. Click “File Sharing” in the left column. Then, click “TEAC HR AirCast”.

3-2. Click

3-1. Click

24 Transferring high-resolution files to iOS devices iOS

4. A list of TEAC HR AirCast files is shown in the right column. Click “Add...” to add high-resolution files.

4. Click

5-1. Select

5. Select the high-resolution file(s) on the PC/Mac, then click “Add”.

You can select one or more files at once.

DSD ( .dsf .dff ) and FLAC (.flac) formats are supported.

6. Click “Done” in the lower section.

5-2. Click

7. Click an eject icon in the left column to disconnect your iOS device. Then quit iTunes.

7. Click

High-resolution files added

6. Click

25 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) Android

A. Connecting with the Google Home app 3. Tap “Discover” to change the screen mode.

Before you start this step, install the Google Home app from the App Store (free download).

1. Turn the WS-A70 on. The main switch is located on the back panel.

POWER

When the volume level “50” is shown, the WS-A70 is ready to use.

It takes another minute until the WS-A70 is ready for network setting configuration. 4. Tap “SET UP”.

2. Tap the Google Home icon.

If the WS-A70 does not appear, bring the iOS device close to the WS-A70. It takes another minute until the WS-A70 is ready for network setting configuration.

26 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) Android

5. You will hear a test sound from the WS-A70. 6. Choose the speaker location for easy organization. Tap “YES” to continue. Then, tap "NEXT" to continue.

Choose the speaker location.

Tap here to customize the location name.

You may hear a loud test sound if the volume level is too high. Set the volume level around 25 in advance for a moderate test sound level.

27 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) Android

7. Choose your Wi-Fi. Then, tap “NEXT”. 8. Enter the Wi-Fi password, if required. Then, tap “CONTINUE”.

Your Wi-Fi

28 Setup – Network Setup (using Google Home app) Android

9. Connection is in progress. 11. This completes connection. Quit the Google Home app, Tap “CONTINUE” to follow the steps. then proceed to the setup steps in the “Set up the app” section on page 30.

10. Tutorial videos on Chromecast-enabled apps are shown. You can skip them by tapping “SKIP TUTORIAL”.

29 Setup – Set up the App Android

Start the app Tap the TEAC HR AirCast icon on your iOS device.

When two or more WS-S70s exist on the same network, all of them appear in the list. You can identify the WS-A70 by checking the speaker name on the main unit.

(Jog dial: MENU > INFORMATION > SPK NAME) Connect to the WS-A70 1. Tap “Play New” on the Sound Scenes screen.

3. Once the WS-A70 is connected successfully, the Select Source/Content menu screen appears.

30 Setup – Set up the App Android

2. Check the following points, then tap “Refresh”.

l The WS-A70 is turned on (not in Sleep mode). l The WS-A70 is on the same network as your iOS device.

31 Basic operation Android

Select the Input Source The Select Source/Content screen allows you to select input sources such as Internet music subscription services, the smartphone/tablet, music servers, and USB flash drives.

Cast Services: Listen to Internet music subscription services. (See page 34 - 36)

Local Content: Listen to music files stored on your smartphone/tablet. (See page 37)

Network Devices: Listen to music files on a music server (NAS or PC with shared folder) via the network. (See page 38)

USB: Listen to music files stored on a USB flash drive via the rear USB port. (See page 39)

Line In/Digital In: Listen to an external audio player via analog/digital RCA input on the back. (See page 39)

32 Basic operation Android

Now Playing The Now Playing screen appears during music playback as shown below.

Add to playlist Play/pause, skip, volume control

File info

Play/pause, skip, volume control Google Chromecast settings Configure menu

(from left to right) Shuffle play, single play mode, repeat mode

Select another file Select another file/source

33 Listening to music subscription services Android

Please note that not every service may be available in your If the selected app is not installed on your Android device country/region. yet, the Google Play page will open so you can install it.

Tune In: A free Internet radio portal site. No account registration required.

Deezer: Free to use with some restricted functions, or a flat-fee music subscription service.

Pandora: A flat-fee music subscription service. Select music subscription services Spotify: A “Spotify Premium” flat-fee music subscription 1. Tap a music subscription service from the Cast Services list. contract is required to use it for listening to music on the WS-A70.

Chromecast-enabled apps: More Chromecast-enabled apps will be shown that can be installed.

Select the WS-A70 as a speaker Each music subscription apps allows you to select specific music (or music genres) through the app, and play them back on the WS-A70 via network.

Tap the cast icon ( ) to select a target WS-A70 for playback.

l Contact service providers for instructions about how to use their apps.

34 Listening to music subscription services Android

Listening to Internet Radio (free service) Using Google Play Music (free or paid service) Tap “Tune In” to listen to Internet Radio. Tap “Google Play Music” to use Google Play Music.

Tap here to choose the WS-A70 for playback Tap here to choose the WS-A70 for playback

List of Internet radio stations Your stored music library on by category a cloud server.

35 Listening to music subscription service Android

Tap here to choose the WS-A70 for playback

Playlist details provided by Tap then icon to choose Spotify are shown. the WS-A70 for playback

36 Playing back local content Android

Change the input source to Local Content 1. Tap “Local Content” on the Select Source/Content screen.

37 Playback from network devices Android

Change the input source to Network Devices 1. Tap “Network Devices” on the Select Source/Content screen.

The folder tree is automatically created by referring to the tags, including the song title, album name and artist name, in each music file.

In order to allow the TEAC HR AirCast to access music files on your PC/Mac and to display/play them, server software is required on the PC/Mac.

38 Playback from USB Android Playback from AUX Android

The TEAC HR AirCast allows you to play music files on a USB The TEAC HR AirCast allows you to select external audio flash drive connected to the WS-A70. players to play through the WS-A70.

Change the input source to USB Change the input source to Line In/Digital In 1. Tap “USB” on the Select Source/Content screen. 1. Tap “Line In/Digital In” on the Select Source/Content screen.

2. Folders and music files on the USB flash drive are shown. Tap the appropriate folders to reach the target music file. 2. Operate the external audio player to play audio from it.

39 Playlists Create a new Playlist, and playback the Playlist Android

The TEAC HR AirCast provides a playlist function that 3. Enter the playlist name. Then, tap the “ADD TO PLAYLIST”. combines your favorite songs from various sources (Local Content, Network Devices, or USB) in a single list.

Each song can be added from the file view menu or the Now Playing screen.

Create a new playlist 1. Tap “PlayLists” in the folder view menu.

A new playlist has been created. Refer page 41, how to add songs to the playlist.

Playback from playlists Playlists are accessible from the folder view menu and can be 2. Tap “Create playlist” to create a new playlist. played or edited.

40 Playlists Add songs to the Playlist Android

Add songs from the file view menu Add songs during playback 1. Hold press the song title for seconds, in file view menu. 1. Tap the triple-dot icon ( ) at upper right on the Now Playing screen.

2. Tap the Playlist name you created in the previous step to 2. Tap the Playlist name you created in the previous step to add the selected song to the playlist add the selected song to the playlist

Alternatively, tap “Add new playlist” to create a new playlist. Alternatively, tap “Add new playlist” to create a new playlist.

41 Troubleshooting iOS Android

If you experience a problem with this app, please check the following items before requesting help. Something other than this app could also be the cause of the problem. Please also check that the connected devices are being used properly.

If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased the main unit.

No WS-A70 found. No music server found. Confirm that the WS-A70 connects to the same network Confirm that the music server (NAS or PC/Mac with as your iOS/Android device (see illustration below). shared folder) is on the same network as your iOS/ Android device (see illustration below). Confirm that the WS-A70 displays an appropriate IP address, not “0.0.0.0” (Jog dial: INFORMATION > IP ADR). Confirm that the NAS or PC/Mac is not in sleep mode.

Confirm that the WS-A70 is not in sleep mode. Confirm that the PC/Mac has the necessary software installed. If the WS-A70 is connected to your network via LAN cable, the Wi-Fi router might be set to only allow Confirm that the DLNA setting is active on the NAS. Internet connection for Wi-Fi devices. Check the user’s manual of the Wi-Fi router to enable Internet access from a device connected via LAN cable.

Network configurations Smartphone/tablet connects to All devices are on the same network. a cell-phone network or public Wi-Fi.

Turn Wi-Fi ON on your iOS/Android device to connect to your local Wi-Fi.

42 Troubleshooting iOS Android

There is no sound. Confirm that the audio format is compatible with the app and the WS-A70 (see page 3).

Cannot access an Internet radio station The address of the Internet radio station may have changed. Re-load the station list to update.

A poor Internet connection or high network activity could cause connection timeouts or interruptions of sound.

43 Term index

iOS Android iOS Android

AAC ...... 3 3 MP3 ...... 3 3 AirPlay ...... 4, 5 – Music server ...... 20 38 AirPlay speaker...... 6, 7 – NAS ...... 4, 12, 14, 20 4, 30, 32, 38 Apple Lossless (ALAC) ...... 3 3 Network devices ...... 14, 20, 23 32, 38, 41 Bluetooth® ...... 4 4 No devices Found...... 13 31 Cast ...... 11 29 Now Playing ...... 15, 22 33, 40, 41 Cast Service ...... 14, 16 32, 34 OGG Vorbis ...... 3 3 Chromecast built-in speaker...... 9 34 Pandora ...... 2, 16 2, 34 Configure...... 13 31 Password (for Wi-Fi)...... 10 28 Deezer ...... 2, 16 2, 34 Play Cast ...... 15 33 Digital In ...... 14, 21 32, 39 Play New ...... 12 30 DLNA ...... 4 4 Select source speaker ...... 12, 13 30, 31 DSD ...... 3, 19, 24, 25 3, 37 Select source/content ...... 12, 14 30, 32 External input (AUX in) ...... 14, 21 32, 39 Setup menu ...... 15 33 FLAC ...... 3, 19, 24, 25 3 Sound Scenes ...... 12 30 Google Chromecast ...... 15, 16, 18 34, 36 Spotify ...... 2, 16, 18 2, 34, 36 Google Home ...... 5, 8–11 26 –29, 36 SSID ...... 10 – Google Play ...... 2 2, 26, 34 Subscription service ...... 2, 14, 16–18 2, 32, 34–36 Google Play Music ...... 2, 16, 17 34, 35 Tune In ...... 2, 16, 17 2, 34, 35 Google account ...... 2, 8, 11 2, 29 USB ...... 14 32 Internet radio ...... 16, 17 34, 35 USB flash drive...... 14, 21 32, 39 iTunes ...... 19, 24–25 – USB port ...... 14, 21 32, 39 LAN (wired LAN) ...... 4 4 WAV ...... 3 3 Line In ...... 14, 21 32, 39 Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)...... 4, 5, 6, 10 4, 26, 28 Local Content ...... 14, 19, 23 32, 37, 41

44 Operation index

iOS Android Setup Download apps ...... 2, 5, 46 2, 26, 46 Connect to a network ...... 4, 5 –11 4, 26–29 Choose a Wi-Fi network ...... 8, 9 28 Find Wi-Fi passwords ...... 10 – Change speaker names ...... 9 27 Transfer high-resolution files from PC/Mac ..... 24 – Start the app ...... 12 30

Basic operation 1 (choose input source) Listen to Internet Radio ...... 17 34, 35 Subscribe to on-line music services ...... 16, 17, 18 34, 35, 36 Use cloud services ...... 17 35 Playback from NAS music server ...... 20 38 Playback from PC/Mac ...... 20 38 Playback from smartphone/tablet ...... 19 37 Playback from USB flash drive ...... 21 39 Playback from an external audio device ...... 21 39

Basic operation 2 (useful operations) Play/pause ...... 15 33 Skip to next/previous track ...... 15 33 Repeat play ...... 15 33 Shuffle play ...... 15 33 Display song info ...... 15 33 Control volume ...... 15 33 Choose other songs/inputs ...... 15 33

Playlist operation Create a playlist ...... 22, 23 40, 41 Add songs to a playlist ...... 15, 23 33, 41 Play a playlist ...... 22 40

Other Supported audio formats...... 3 3

45 The TEAC HR AirCast app is available on the App Store and Google Play. Scan the QR code or use the link.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/ teac-hr-aircast/id1204063749 details?id=com.teac.teachraircast

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