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19.2 Playback and Streaming

1. Which is the best wireless streaming option for different apps?

• Recommendations for the best wireless streaming options with regard to music/

media apps on your mobile devices.

App

Wireless streaming protocol

AirPlay 2 Chromecast ROON

Ready

Music

streaming

app native

protocol

KEF

Connect

App

Bluetooth

Spotify

–

Spotify

Connect

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TIDAL

Connect

QQ Music

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QPlay

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Apple Music

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Amazon Music

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Deezer

–

Qobuz

–

Internet radio

–

Audio podcast

–

Youtube
(audio)

–

Youtube Music

–

= Supported

= Supported and recommended for the best audio quality and streaming stability.

*Only available with a Youtube Music Premium account.

Summary of Contents for LS60 Wireless

Page 1: ...Table of Contents Setting Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting User Manual LS60 Wireless...

Page 2: ...nection 18 6 5 Ventilation 19 7 Connection and Control Interface 20 7 1 Front Panel 20 7 2 Back Panel 21 7 3 LED Indications 23 7 4 Remote Control 24 7 5 KEF Connect App 25 8 Wi Fi Streaming 26 8 1 Wi...

Page 3: ...Playback Controls 46 15 Playback with Auxiliary Input 47 15 1 Auxiliary Cable Connection 47 15 2 Selecting Auxiliary Mode 48 15 3 Playback Controls 48 16 Using KEF Connect App 49 16 1 Home 49 16 1 1 O...

Page 4: ...mance 77 16 9 1 Streaming Settings Audio Quality 77 16 9 2 Network quality 77 16 10 Firmware Upgrade 79 16 10 1 Automatic Firmware Update after Onboarding 79 16 10 2 Automatic Firmware Check 79 16 10...

Page 5: ...f reproducing the latest musical formats and reproducing them to the highest possible quality This legacy continues today with the LS60 Wireless our powerful wireless HiFi speaker system for the digit...

Page 6: ...es to the safety information Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the speakers Retain the user manual and safety information for further use Make sure to include the user manual...

Page 7: ...eaker with the protective inlays 6 Slightly tilt the speaker to the left and remove the right protective inlay 7 Slightly tilt the speaker to the right and remove the left protective inlay 8 Remove th...

Page 8: ...ncluded namely Speaker 2 Primary Speaker 1 Secondary Speaker 1 Remote control 1 with 2 AAA batteries Inter speaker cable 1 length 8 m Power cable 2 length 2 m with country specific power plugs Spikes...

Page 9: ...can be replaced with the provided sharp spikes to isolate vibrations To replace the floor spikes 1 Place the speakers horizontally with the help of the packaging materials 2 Using the provided spanner...

Page 10: ...of your Router Network standard IEEE 802 11a b g n ac IPv4 IPv6 Frequency band Dual band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz A 5 GHz Wi Fi network is recommended for stable streaming especially for hi resolution music Con...

Page 11: ...connectors A on the back panels of the Primary and Secondary Speakers 2 Connect the power plugs into the power sockets outlets After successful power connections the LED indicator light of the Primar...

Page 12: ...FConnect in the App Store or Google Play Store to download and install the KEF Connect App on your iOS or Android device 2 Launch the KEF Connect App on your device and create a user account You may l...

Page 13: ...heck mark are ready for use This icon will show for speakers already onboarded or directly connected to the network via a cable 4 Select your local Wi Fi network Press Next to begin the onboarding pro...

Page 14: ...by The speakers with the warning sign are not set up yet The speakers with the check mark are ready for use 5 Tap Open Google Home to proceed If your mobile device does not have Google Home you will b...

Page 15: ...e LED indicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates white briefly and then fades out when the speakers are successfully connected After successful connection you may be prompted if there is a new...

Page 16: ...your mobile device 3 Allow the app to access your device s location when requested 4 Tap Choose a Wi Fi network 5 Select your local Wi Fi network and then tap OK Step 3 5 6 Input the password of your...

Page 17: ...D indicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates white briefly and then fades out when the speakers are successfully connected After successful connection you may be prompted if there is a new fir...

Page 18: ...and stable connection place the speakers at least 1 meter apart The left and right channels can be swapped through the KEF Connect App See chapter Speaker System Options Inverse L R Speaker The optimu...

Page 19: ...rowaves and IoT devices may reduce this distance Wired Mode Use the provided inter speaker cable or connect with a shielded Cat 6 Ethernet cable The cable length should be within 10 meters You can als...

Page 20: ...peaker The IR infrared receiver for the remote control can be found on the Primary Speaker where the KEF logo is located The LED indicator light of the Secondary Speaker only comes on when The Seconda...

Page 21: ...blinks P P S pairing button Re establishes the connection between the Primary Speaker and the Secondary Speaker if the connection is lost B Bluetooth pairing button Enables Bluetooth pairing The spea...

Page 22: ...rt Connection port for service S Subwoofer output jack Connects a subwoofer to the speakers through an RCA cable T Primary Secondary connection port Connects the Primary Speaker and Secondary Speaker...

Page 23: ...twork Solid white The speakers are operating in Wi Fi Mode Solid green The speakers are operating in Spotify Connect Mode Solid blue The speakers are operating in Bluetooth Mode and a device is alread...

Page 24: ...t before use To do so slide open the battery compartment cover on the back and insert the batteries into the compartment according to the polarity Close the battery compartment cover when done Point t...

Page 25: ...eakers switch sound sources and access and play back your streaming music and music stored in media server Turn on off the speakers and switch sources Shortcuts to music content music streaming servic...

Page 26: ...ss streaming protocols 8 1 1 AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2 lets you share audio output from Apple devices to the speakers 1 Start music or video playback on your iOS device 2 For music streaming tap the AirPlay...

Page 27: ...eam audio output from the device to the speakers 1 Start music or video playback on your Chromecast enabled device 2 In the Google Home App tap LS60 Wireless or the name you have created for the speak...

Page 28: ...create a searchable surfable magazine about your music The speakers are certified Roon Ready For more information on Roon visit roonlabs com 1 Enable the speakers in the Audio menu Note KEF LS60 Wirel...

Page 29: ...odcast streaming service that gives you access to millions of songs and other content from artists all over the world The speakers are ready for Spotify Connect 1 Browse and select music to play in th...

Page 30: ...services QPlay lets you stream music directly from the QQ Music App The speakers are ready for the QPlay feature 1 To stream music launch the QQ Music App and enable QPlay in the settings 2 Browse an...

Page 31: ...on music videos with exclusive content and special features on music The speakers are ready for the TIDAL Connect feature for music streaming 1 To stream music select the content you want to play in t...

Page 32: ...res audio is supported with Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 8 1 5 2 Deezer Deezer is an online music streaming service It allows users to listen to music content from a wide range of record labels...

Page 33: ...App to play hi resolution audio A valid Hi Fi tier subscription is required 8 1 5 6 Internet Radio The KEF Connect App offers access to thousands of Internet radio stations from all over the world off...

Page 34: ...obile devices App Wireless streaming protocol AirPlay 2 Chromecast ROON Ready Music streaming app native protocol KEF Connect App Bluetooth Spotify Spotify Connect TIDAL TIDAL Connect QQ Music QPlay A...

Page 35: ...s for playback of the same audio output at the same time You can control the volume of the speakers individually or together as a group Note Legacy AirPlay AirPlay 1 speakers are not compatible with m...

Page 36: ...ming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 4 Tap each device including the sets of speakers you want to add to the group A check mark will appear next to each device you have selected 5 Tap Ne...

Page 37: ...t Zones can only be grouped with other zones of the same type e g RAAT AirPlay etc 1 To group zones select the zone you are controlling in desktop and tablet interface by clicking the Zone Picker in t...

Page 38: ...ping tracks controlling the volume level while your iOS mobile device is streaming music to the speakers Hey Siri Play some music on the LS60 Wirelss 10 2 Google Assistant You can use Google Assistant...

Page 39: ...econd wake up source to turn on the speakers automatically when there is audio input through Bluetooth connection See chapter Power Saver Second Wake Up Source 11 2 Bluetooth Pairing 1 In Bluetooth mo...

Page 40: ...d for the speakers from the list of available devices to pair When Bluetooth pairing is done the Bluetooth icon will stay lit The speakers remember your last paired Bluetooth device Once Bluetooth mod...

Page 41: ...CEC HDMI CEC allows the use of the television remote control to adjust the volume of the speakers 12 1 HDMI Cable Connection Connect the HDMI output port of your TV and the TV port V on the back pane...

Page 42: ...r light of the Primary Speaker pulses light blue The LED indicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates light blue briefly and then fades out when HDMI connection is established You can assign TV...

Page 43: ...speakers through an optical cable The speakers must always be first connected to your local network before optical connection 13 1 Optical Cable Connection Connect the optical output jack of your dev...

Page 44: ...indicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates magenta briefly and then fades out when Optical mode is selected You can assign Optical mode as a second wake up source to turn on the speakers autom...

Page 45: ...devices with coaxial output e g DVD CD player to the speakers through a coaxial cable The speakers must always be first connected to your local network before coaxial connection 14 1 Coaxial Cable Co...

Page 46: ...ator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates lavender briefly and then fades out when Coaxial mode is selected You can assign Coaxial mode as a second wake up source to turn on the speakers automatic...

Page 47: ...devices with an RCA output e g turntables computers TV to the speakers through an RCA cable The speakers must always be first connected to your local network before auxiliary connection 15 1 Auxiliary...

Page 48: ...ED indicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates yellow briefly and then fades out when AUX mode is selected You can assign Auxiliary mode as a second wake up source to turn on the speakers autom...

Page 49: ...ings turn on off the speakers switch sound sources and access and play back your music streaming services 16 1 Home 16 1 1 Overview Turn on off the speakers and switch sources Shortcuts to music conte...

Page 50: ...equent use 1 Tap the edit icon at the top right of the app 2 Tap the or symbols or drag and drop to show or hide a tile 3 Tap the edit icon at the top right of a tile 4 Tap the or symbols or drag and...

Page 51: ...Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 16 3 Music Content The KEF Connect App allows you to access and play back music from your music streaming services as well as Internet...

Page 52: ...App FAQ and Troubleshooting 16 3 1 Playing Music from Music Streaming Services 16 3 1 1 Amazon Music 1 To stream music tap Amazon Music under Music in the Cloud in the KEF Connect App 2 Login to your...

Page 53: ...p Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 16 3 1 2 Deezer 1 To stream music tap Deezer under Music in the Cloud in the KEF Connect App 2 Login to your Deezer account 3 Browse and...

Page 54: ...Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 16 3 1 3 Qobuz 1 To stream music tap Qobuz under Music in the Cloud in the KEF Connect App 2 Login to your Qobuz account 3 Browse and p...

Page 55: ...fy Through the KEF Connect App you can be prompted to the Spotify App on your device to stream music to the speakers See chapter Spotify Connect 16 3 1 5 TIDAL 1 To stream music tap TIDAL under Music...

Page 56: ...Internet Radio 1 To access Internet radio tap Radio stations under Live Stream in the KEF Connect App 2 Browse and play a radio station to start streaming 16 3 1 7 Podcast 1 To access podcast content...

Page 57: ...at these features may not be available to all music sources and there may be slight differences in the control interface 16 3 2 1 Playback Screen Previous next Play pause Track scroll Options Repeat H...

Page 58: ...n tap the favourite icon to select or deselect an item music podcast radio station as favourites Alternatively tap the option icon next to an item e g track album playlist or press and hold on an item...

Page 59: ...d cannot be saved Adding a Track to the Queue 1 From the playback screen tap the option icon 2 Select Add to Queue to add the track to the end of the Queue Or select Play next to add the track as the...

Page 60: ...ack sequence press and hold the three bars on the right hand side of a track and then drag the track up or down the queue 2 To remove a track from the queue tap the edit icon at the top right 3 Select...

Page 61: ...ce tap Playlists in the main menu Creating a Playlist 1 In the current music source tap Playlists in the main menu 2 Tap Create new playlist 3 Create a name for the playlist and then tap Create Adding...

Page 62: ...Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting Editing a Playlist 1 In the playback screen of the track to be removed tap the option icon 2 Tap Remove from playlist Deleting a Playlist 1 In the playlist tap the...

Page 63: ...dio performance apply sound settings according to your listening area 16 4 1 Normal Mode 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the EQ settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap Add new profile 3 Sele...

Page 64: ...on On a stand or on a desk Distance from the front edge of the table on a desk only 50 cm to 0 cm Distance to the wall 10 cm to 50 cm How is your room Damped Moderate Lively Damped Large furniture thi...

Page 65: ...0 40 m2 40 m2 Balance Control L C R Subwoofer is plugged in No Yes If a subwoofer is plugged in set up the model balance and volume of the subwoofer 6 Tap Save when the settings are done 16 4 2 Expert...

Page 66: ...include Desk Mode On Off 10 0 dB to 0 0 dB Wall Mode On Off 10 0 dB to 0 0 dB TrebleTrim 4 0 dB to 4 0 dB Phase Correction On Off Bass Extension Less Standard Extra Balance Control L C R Subwoofer mod...

Page 67: ...s the bass extension of the speakers The larger the room selected the lower the roll off point Balance Control This setting allows you to adjust the volume balance between the left and right channels...

Page 68: ...the EQ settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap Default and then select a sound profile to apply to the speakers The profiles with a star icon are created in Expert mode 16 4 4 Renaming a...

Page 69: ...le of Contents Setting Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 16 4 5 Deleting a Sound Profile 1 In the selected EQ profile tap the option icon at the top right 2 Tap Delete p...

Page 70: ...oting 16 5 Profile This menu allows you to edit your personal details account name and profile picture of your registered user account 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the Setting icon at the bottom of th...

Page 71: ...e for selection 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the Setting icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap the name of the connected speakers 3 Select another pair of speakers for control and streaming Not...

Page 72: ...speakers and disconnect the speakers from the KEF Connect App 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the Setting icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap the name of the connected speakers 3 Tap the info ico...

Page 73: ...setting determines how long ECO 20 30 or 60 mins the speakers will remain idle before automatically entering Standby Mode If never is selected the speakers must be manually turned off 16 7 2 Power Sa...

Page 74: ...ting to enable Cable mode and disable the wireless connection Cable Mode is required recommended when You prefer a higher resolution at 192 kHz 24 bit wireless 96 kHz 24 bit You are experiencing audio...

Page 75: ...8 1 Volume Display Setting This setting allows you to configure how the volume control should be displayed None No volume control will be displayed during playback Slider The volume control will be d...

Page 76: ...n your device Disable this setting when you are experiencing conflicts with other music streaming apps over Wi Fi connection 16 8 3 Speaker Volume Sensitivity This setting allows you to configure the...

Page 77: ...ng services inside the KEF Connect app Hi Fi Hi Fi quality Always select this setting for the best audio quality The highest quality depends on the music streaming service and your subscription High C...

Page 78: ...ing Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting Test history Select this option to review the test history Learn to improve your connection Select this option to access the KEF website for tips on a...

Page 79: ...tomatic Firmware Check The speakers check the server every 4 hours if a new firmware update is available If a firmware is available it will check if the firmware update is compulsory or not If a firmw...

Page 80: ...g 16 10 3 Manual Firmware Update This menu allows you to manually check for firmware updates To access this menu 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the Setting icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap Sp...

Page 81: ...f the Home screen 2 Tap Application 16 11 1 Theme Settings Theme This setting allows you to set a theme mode System Light or Dark 16 11 2 Theme Settings Reset Home Screen This setting allows you to re...

Page 82: ...es To access this menu 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the Setting icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap Support 3 Select the type of support you need and proceed as instructed on the screen 4 When...

Page 83: ...speakers in water or other liquids NOTICE Risk of damage Improper handling of the speakers may result in damage Do not use any aggressive cleaners brushes with metal or nylon bristles or sharp or met...

Page 84: ...be disposed of as household waste Please dispose of your speaker in accordance with the regulations in force in your city or county This ensures that old appliances are recycled in a professional mann...

Page 85: ...ator to configure the network to allow full functionality if using these kinds of networks LTE routers mobile hotspots will work but may also consume a significant amount of battery power and mobile d...

Page 86: ...ker Yes renaming can be done in the KEF Connect App This will change the name for both Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections 10 I have got a pair of speakers with different serial numbers How can I pair the...

Page 87: ...music media apps on your mobile devices App Wireless streaming protocol AirPlay 2 Chromecast ROON Ready Music streaming app native protocol KEF Connect App Bluetooth Spotify Spotify Connect TIDAL TIDA...

Page 88: ...changes according to the platforms 3 Is the subwoofer output mono or stereo The output is mono 4 How should I set the speakers if I prefer to adjust the volume on an external equipment preamplifier s...

Page 89: ...cause issues with discoverability and connection Go to your router settings and configure the 2 4 GHz channel to avoid overlapping with Channel 2 3 How do I report a bug or an issue In the KEF Connect...

Page 90: ...und the speakers 8 The audio is out of sync with the picture when using the speakers with a TV If available try the video delay lip sync function of yourTV Use HDMI optical input and try to avoid Blue...

Page 91: ...and try again SmartTVs are like phones and sometimes require a reboot If the problem persists please report the issue in the Support section of the KEF Connect App for investigation In the meantime us...

Page 92: ...ble to connect to a Wi Fi network Make sure your router is turned on Move the Primary Speaker closer to the router If the problem persists connect the Primary Speaker to your router by a LAN cable If...

Page 93: ...de Primary Blinking blue slowly The speakers are muted in Bluetooth mode Primary Blinking light blue slowly The speakers are muted in TV Mode Primary Blinking magenta slowly The speakers are muted in...

Page 94: ...ue The Secondary Speaker is in the wireless pairing mode searching for the Primary Speaker 1 Make sure Cable Mode is disabled on the KEF Connect app Settings Speaker preferences Cable mode 2 On the Pr...

Page 95: ...contact your local KEF dealer Primary and Secondary Blinking red slowly The firmware update process failed 1 Unplug the power cables from both speakers 2 Wait approximately 60 seconds 3 Plug the powe...

Page 96: ...at 85 dB 1 m 31 Hz 24 kHz Depends on EQ settings Amplifier output power per speaker LF 500 W MF 100 W HF 100 W Amplifier class per speaker LF Class D MF Class D HF Class AB Max SPL measured at 1m 111...

Page 97: ...in with plinth 1 042 x 130 x 321 mm 41 0 x 5 1 x 12 6 in without plinth 1 090 mm 394 mm 212 mm 1 042 mm 321 mm 130 mm Weight per set 62 4 kg 138 lbs Power input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption...

Page 98: ...the U S and other countries Deezer is a registered trademark of Access Industries Google Play store and Chromecast are registered trademarks of Google LLC Qobuz is a registered trademark of Xandrie SA...

Page 99: ...r Why The bandwidth provided by your ISP Internet Service Provider is advertised as up to as this is the maximum bandwidth you can expect coming into your network This can be affected by many things s...

Page 100: ...by Ethernet cable 1 Ensure the router firmware is updated This is a basic step for any electronic device as updated firmware may address known bugs 2 Reboot the router Routers are basically computers...

Page 101: ...the further you move away from it the quieter it is the less bandwidth is available 5 Move transmitting devices away from the speakers Transmitting devices such as cordless phones Bluetooth devices ba...

Page 102: ...er bandwidth increasing the chance and severity of interference 2 4 GHz channels also overlap good options are generally 1 6 and 11 Channel selection is often set to auto but some routers are better a...

Page 103: ...they receive data from the router and then pass it on to the next node or device This adds latency delay but they are also limited by available bandwidth the connection between a router and a node is...

Page 104: ...tes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To disp...

Page 105: ...Certificate mark indicates that the product meets the safety requirements of the Chinese national standards Guobiao The product is only suitable for use in areas under 2 000 m above sea level China R...

Page 106: ...he command codes required Code Format NEC Factory Code 0x01 Functions Function codes 1 Power on off toggle 0x40 2 Mute un mute toggle 0x20 3 Play Pause 0x18 4 Forward 0x52 5 Next source 0x58 6 Volume...

Page 107: ...107 For more support please visit kef com...

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