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NOTE: To enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode with a WPS compatible router, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the W7 for 4 seconds or until the first beep. Now push the WPS button on your wireless router. The W7 will automatically connect to your network without the need to enter your password. Wired Ethernet Connection A hard-wired Ethernet connection can provide a faster transfer rate than a wireless connection. All Definitive Technology Wireless Collection Products (except the W Studio) have a dedicated Ethernet port that enables you to create a hard-wired connection directly to your router. owner's manual Downloading the DTS Play-Fi PC App • Visit https://play-fi.com/windows/deftech • Click on "Download Free Version" • Once downloaded to PC, DTS Play-Fi logo will show up in your Task Manager. • Click on DTS Play-Fi driver • Click on any zone to begin controlling. Call the Definitive Technology Aficionado hotline at 1-800-223-5246 to find out how to upgrade to the Premium DTS Play-Fi driver for multi-zone control capabilities. Apps iOS Device Instructions 1. Launch the Definitive Technology app. 2. The app will suggest that a new device is ready to be setup. Click on the device and hit next within the app to take you to setup instruction screens. 3. Exit the Definitive Technology app and go to your Settings on your iOS device. 4. Select Wi-Fi. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled. Once enabled, choose from the list the device listed with "Play-Fi" in the name. 5. Once selected, exit the settings menu and return to the Definitive Technology App to select your wireless network. (if password protected, enter your password) 6. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi light will change from blinking to a solid white. 7. You're connected! From here, feel free to rename your device with one of the preset names, create your own custom name, or skip right to enjoying music. Android Device Instructions 1. Launch the Definitive Technology app. 2. The app will automatically find your device and prompt you to set it up. Tap the "Set Up" button. 3. If your Wi-Fi network is protected, enter the password. The app will connect the device to the network. 4. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi light will change from blinking to a solid white. 5. You're connected! From here, feel free to rename your device with one of the preset names, create your own custom name, or skip right to enjoying music. Working with NAS Drives, PCs, and OSX Devices The Definitive App is capable of recognizing any Media Server or NAS Drive that is broadcasting over your home network and that's configured for open access using the DLNA protocol. Using the DTS Play-Fi Windows app, the Definitive Wireless Collection products will play any file capable of being played by the Windows operating system, including all music services. See "Downloading the DTS Play-Fi App" above to learn more. Because OSX devices don't support DLNA, a third party software (ex. Twonky, Plex or Servio) must be downloaded for them to be visible to the network. Once downloaded, all locally stored content on OSX-based devices will show up within the Definitive Technology app under "Media Server." Playing Music Now that you're connected, open the Definitive Technology app to begin playing music. Start by selecting the preferred music source. The next step is to select the device(s) from which you want to hear the music. When done, click "Next." You can now select the music you want to play. Music Choices to Select from Include: Your Personal Music Library-hear all the music on your phone, tablet or computer for the first time in high quality audio and through your Definitive speakers. It never sounded better. Internet Radio-Enjoy radio stations from around the world, in virtually any genre, and all of it free. Internet Radio has 37,000 stations with popular brands like Disney, BBC, NPR, Fox News Radio, Wall Street Journal Radio and more. Definitive Utility App For access to extended functionality, including Product Firmware Updates, Source Selection, and EQ Settings (Definitive W Amp and Definitive W Adapt only when paired with Definitive Technology speakers), download the free Definitive Utility App, available from the App Store or Google Play Store. NOTE: This app is not required for daily music streaming use. Online Services-Stream the most popular online music services including Pandora and Songza. For the most updated list of music services, visit www.definitivetech.com. Services like KKBox, QQMusic and Deezer are available in select countries outside of North America. www.definitivetech.com 4

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NOTE:
To enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode with a WPS
compatible router, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the W7 for 4
seconds or until the first beep. Now push the WPS button on your
wireless router. The W7 will automatically connect to your network
without the need to enter your password.
Wired Ethernet Connection
A hard-wired Ethernet connection can provide a faster transfer rate than a
wireless connection. All Definitive Technology Wireless Collection
Products (except the W Studio) have a dedicated Ethernet port that enables
you to create a hard-wired connection directly to your router.
Apps
iOS Device Instructions
1. Launch the Definitive Technology app.
2. The app will suggest that a new device is ready to be setup.
Click on the device and hit next within the app to take you to setup
instruction screens.
3. Exit the Definitive Technology app and go to your Settings on your
iOS device.
4. Select Wi-Fi. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled. Once enabled, choose
from the list the device listed with “Play-Fi” in the name.
5. Once selected, exit the settings menu and return to the Definitive
Technology App to select your wireless network. (if password protected,
enter your password)
6. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi light will
change from blinking to a solid white.
7. You’re connected! From here, feel free to rename your device with
one of the preset names, create your own custom name, or skip right to
enjoying music.
Android Device Instructions
1. Launch the Definitive Technology app.
2. The app will automatically find your device and prompt you to set it up.
Tap the “Set Up” button.
3. If your Wi-Fi network is protected, enter the password. The app will
connect the device to the network.
4. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi light will
change from blinking to a solid white.
5. You’re connected! From here, feel free to rename your device with one
of the preset names, create your own custom name, or skip right to
enjoying music.
Definitive Utility App
For access to extended functionality, including Product Firmware Updates,
Source Selection, and EQ Settings (Definitive W Amp and Definitive W
Adapt only when paired with Definitive Technology speakers), download the
free Definitive Utility App, available from the App Store or Google Play Store.
NOTE:
This app is not required for daily music streaming use.
Downloading the DTS Play-Fi PC App
• Visit
https://play-fi.com/windows/deftech
• Click on “Download Free Version”
• Once downloaded to PC, DTS Play-Fi logo will show up in your
Task Manager.
• Click on DTS Play-Fi driver
• Click on any zone to begin controlling.
Call the Definitive Technology Aficionado hotline at 1-800-223-5246
to find out how to upgrade to the Premium DTS Play-Fi driver for multi-zone
control capabilities.
Working with NAS Drives, PCs, and OSX Devices
The Definitive App is capable of recognizing any Media Server or NAS Drive
that is broadcasting over your home network and that’s configured for open
access using the DLNA protocol.
Using the DTS Play-Fi Windows app, the Definitive Wireless Collection
products will play any file capable of being played by the Windows
operating system, including all music services. See “Downloading the DTS
Play-Fi App” above to learn more.
Because OSX devices don’t support DLNA, a third party software
(ex. Twonky, Plex or Servio) must be downloaded for them to be visible
to the network. Once downloaded, all locally stored content on OSX-based
devices will show up within the Definitive Technology app under
“Media Server.”
Playing Music
Now that you’re connected, open the Definitive Technology app to begin
playing music. Start by selecting the preferred music source. The next step is
to select the device(s) from which you want to hear the music. When done,
click “Next.” You can now select the music you want to play.
Music Choices to Select from Include:
Your Personal Music Library
—hear all the music on your phone,
tablet or computer for the first time in high quality audio and
through your Definitive speakers. It never sounded better.
Internet Radio
—Enjoy radio stations from around the world, in
virtually any genre, and all of it free. Internet Radio has 37,000
stations with popular brands like Disney, BBC, NPR, Fox News
Radio, Wall Street Journal Radio and more.
Online Services
—Stream the most popular online music services
including Pandora and Songza. For the most updated list of
music services, visit
www.definitivetech.com
. Services like KKBox,
QQMusic and Deezer are available in select countries outside of
North America.