Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A9 User Manual

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BeoPlay A9 (2
nd
Generation) User Guide
Contents
Contact Details ............................................................................................................ 2!
Quick Setup Guide ....................................................................................................... 3!
How do I make connections and use the position switch on my BeoPlay A9? ............ 4!
What can I use BeoMusic App for? ............................................................................. 6!
How do I set up my BeoPlay A9 for use with Spotify? ................................................ 7!
How do I set up my BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation) for use with TuneIn/Deezer? ......... 8!
How do I use Spotify, TuneIn and Deezer with my BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation)? ..... 9!
The network button/indicator on my B&O PLAY music system flashes orange, what
can I do? .................................................................................................................... 10!
I hear no sound when I start a source connected to the LINE IN socket on my
BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation), what can I do? ........................................................... 12!
Can I use a computer to change settings on my BeoPlay A9? .................................. 13!
I cannot use Bluetooth on my BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation)/BeoSound Moment, what
can I do? .................................................................................................................... 15!
I cannot see the AirPlay icon on my iOS device, what is wrong? .............................. 17!
How do I pair BeoSound Essence Remote with my BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation)? . 18!
The network indicator on my B&O PLAY music system is solid orange, what can I
do? ............................................................................................................................. 19!
How do I reset BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation) to factory settings? ............................. 20!
Why can I not set up BeoPlay A9 using my Apple USB cable? ................................. 21!
How do I set up BeoPlay A9 (2nd generation) for a new network? ........................... 22!

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A9 Specifications

General

Product color	White, Wood
RMS rated power	- W
Recommended usage	Universal
Audio output channels	- channels
Amplifier class	D
Amplification device included	Yes
Satellite speaker type	-
Number of satellite speakers	5
Satellite speaker peak power	80 W
Satellite speakers RMS power	320 W
Satellite speaker tweeter diameter	0.75 \
Satellite speaker woofers quantity	1
Satellite speaker tweeters quantity	2
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameter	3 \
Power source	AC
Power consumption (standby)	0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)	23 W
Bluetooth version	4.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Frequency range	33.1 - 25000 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	14200 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	701 x 213 x 701 mm
Weight (with stand)	15000 g

Summary

Contact Details

Quick Setup Guide

Connecting and Positioning the BeoPlay A9

Position Switch Settings

Explains how to set the position switch based on placement to optimize sound.

Utilizing the BeoMusic App

Setting Up and Using Spotify

Setting Up TuneIn and Deezer

Operating Spotify, TuneIn, and Deezer

Troubleshooting: Network Indicator Flashes Orange

Troubleshooting: No Sound via Line-In

Changing Settings Using a Computer

Accessing Settings on MAC/PC

Instructions for accessing settings on MAC/PC using Safari or File Explorer.

Troubleshooting: Bluetooth Connection Issues

Troubleshooting: Missing AirPlay Icon

Pairing the BeoSound Essence Remote

Troubleshooting: Solid Orange Network Indicator

Resetting BeoPlay A9 to Factory Settings

Troubleshooting: BeoPlay A9 Setup via USB Cable

Configuring BeoPlay A9 for a New Network

New Network Setup: WAC and BeoSetup App

Network Setup via WAC (iOS >= 7.0)

Steps to set up BeoPlay A9 using Wireless Accessory Configuration on iOS devices.

Network Setup via BeoSetup App (Android/iOS < 7.0)

Steps to set up BeoPlay A9 using BeoSetup App for older iOS or Android.

New Network Setup: BeoSetup App and USB Cable

Network Setup via BeoSetup App (General)

General steps to set up BeoPlay A9 using the BeoSetup App.

Network Setup via Apple USB Cable (iOS >= 5.0)

Instructions for setting up BeoPlay A9 using an Apple USB cable for iOS.

Network Setup via MAC/PC