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4.3

Onboarding

4.3.1

Installing the KEF Connect App

Install the KEF Connect App on your mobile device to get the speakers “onboarded”
to your Wi-Fi network.

1. Search “KEF Connect” 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

*Requires iOS 14 or above. Refer to App Store for the latest requirements (subject to change).
**Requires Android 10 or above. Refer to Google Play for the latest requirements (subject to change).

Summary of Contents for LSX II LT

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

Page 2: ...i 16 4 6 1 Non Wi Fi Mode 16 4 6 2 Non Wireless Mode 16 5 Connection and Control Interface 17 5 1 Front Panel 17 5 2 Back Panel 18 5 3 Bottom Panel 19 5 4 LED Indications 20 5 5 Remote Control 21 5 6...

Page 3: ...1 Home 44 13 1 1 Overview 44 13 1 2 Editing the Home Screen 45 13 2 Remote Control 45 13 3 Music Content 46 13 3 1 Playing Music from Music Streaming Services 47 13 3 1 1 Amazon Music 47 13 3 1 2 Deez...

Page 4: ...ormance 74 13 9 1 Streaming Settings Audio Quality 74 13 9 2 Network quality 74 13 10 Firmware Upgrade 76 13 10 1 Automatic Firmware Check 76 13 10 2 Manual Firmware Update 76 13 11 Application 77 13...

Page 5: ...eproducing the latest musical formats and reproducing them to the highest possible quality This legacy continues today with the LSX II LT our compact yet powerful speaker system for the digital music...

Page 6: ...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 a...

Page 7: ...d accessories out of the packaging 2 Check to make sure that all parts are included namely Speaker 2 Primary Speaker 1 Secondary Speaker 1 Remote control 1 with 2 AAA batteries USB C Interspeaker cabl...

Page 8: ...f 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 Conne...

Page 9: ...ary speakers 2 Connect the power cable into the AC input connector A on the back panel of the Primary Speaker 3 Connect the power plug into the power socket outlet After successful power connections t...

Page 10: ...p 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 log in with your ex...

Page 11: ...ck 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 proce...

Page 12: ...eakers nearby The speakers with the warning sign are not set up yet The speakers with the check mark are ready for use 5 Allow the app to access your device s Bluetooth when requested Step 3 5 6 Tap C...

Page 13: ...12 Activate Chromecast built in or set up later in Settings 13 Tap Let s Start to enjoy your speakers Step 12 13 The LED indicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates white briefly and then fade...

Page 14: ...place the speakers within 8 meters apart The left and right channels can be swapped through the KEF Connect App See chapter Speaker System Options Inverse L R Speaker The optimum distance between the...

Page 15: ...t method of attaching the speakers to a wall and are capable of rotating the speakers 90 to either side or down 4 5 2 Desk Pads They are ideal when using the speakers as a pair of desktop loudspeakers...

Page 16: ...tical and USB Modes To resume using the speakers with a Wi Fi connection the speakers must be reset see chapter Resetting to Factory Defaults 4 6 2 Non Wireless Mode You can set up the speakers withou...

Page 17: ...aker cone The IR infrared receiver for the remote control can be found on the Primary Speaker where the LED indicator light is located The LED indicator light of the Secondary Speaker only comes on wh...

Page 18: ...t above the button blinks BP Bluetooth pairing button Enables Bluetooth pairing The speakers will be ready to pair with a new device Any Bluetooth connected device will be disconnected O Optical input...

Page 19: ...Speaker with the interspeaker cable N Network port Connects the speakers to a router with a LAN cable This port is colour coded yellow A AC input connector Connects the speakers to the power source w...

Page 20: ...de and connected to a Wi Fi network 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 Bluetoo...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...ources 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 services Internet radio sta...

Page 23: ...put from Apple devices to the speakers 1 Start music or video playback on your iOS device 2 For music streaming tap the AirPlay icon in the playback screen For audio streaming from the YouTube app tap...

Page 24: ...vice to the speakers To activate Chromcast built in 1 Tap Chromcast Built in under Settings in the KEF Connect App 2 Tap Proceed 3 Accept the terms and conditions and then tap Accept Step 1 3 4 Decide...

Page 25: ...output 1 Start music or video playback on your Chromecast enabled device 2 In the Google Home App tap LSX II LT or the name you have created for the speakers 3 Tap Cast my audio The availability for s...

Page 26: ...podcast 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...

Page 27: ...line music streaming 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...

Page 28: ...tion 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...

Page 29: ...res audio is supported with Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 6 1 4 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 30: ...App to play hi resolution audio A valid Hi Fi tier subscription is required 6 1 4 6 Internet Radio The KEF Connect App offers access to thousands of Internet radio stations from all over the world off...

Page 31: ...our mobile devices App Wireless streaming protocol AirPlay 2 Chromecast Music streaming app native protocol KEF Connect App Bluetooth Spotify Spotify Connect TIDAL TIDAL Connect QQ Music QPlay Apple M...

Page 32: ...utput 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 multi room streaming For more suppo...

Page 33: ...KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 5 Tap Settings and then the icon in the Devices groups and rooms section 6 Tap each device including the sets of speakers you want to add to the group A check m...

Page 34: ...34 Table of Contents Setting Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 7 Tap Next 8 Enter a name for your group 9 Tap Save...

Page 35: ...kipping tracks controlling the volume level while your iOS mobile device is streaming music to the speakers Hey Siri Play some music on the LSX II LT 8 2 Google Assistant You can use Google Assistant...

Page 36: ...d wake up source to turn on the speakers automatically when there is audio input through Bluetooth connection See chapter Power On Options Second Wake Up Source 9 2 Bluetooth Pairing 1 In Bluetooth mo...

Page 37: ...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 mode...

Page 38: ...C HDMI CEC allows the use of the television remote control to adjust the volume of the speakers 10 1 HDMI Cable Connection Connect the HDMI output port of your TV and the TV port V on the back panel o...

Page 39: ...ight 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 mod...

Page 40: ...speakers through an optical cable The speakers must always be first connected to your local network before optical connection 11 1 Optical Cable Connection Connect the optical output jack of your dev...

Page 41: ...dicator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates purple 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 automati...

Page 42: ...his feature is compatible with Mac and Windows PC with a maximum streaming quality of 192 kHz 24 bit Please note that Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 and it is recommended to u...

Page 43: ...cator light of the Primary Speaker illuminates pink briefly and then fades out when USB mode is selected You can assign USB mode as a second wake up source to turn on the speakers automatically when t...

Page 44: ...speakers switch sound sources and access and play back your music streaming services 13 1 Home 13 1 1 Overview Turn on off the speakers and switch sources Shortcuts to music content music streaming se...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 13 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 47: ...App FAQ and Troubleshooting 13 3 1 Playing Music from Music Streaming Services 13 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 48: ...p Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 13 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 49: ...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 play music to start streaming 13 3 1 4 Spotify Through the KEF Connect App you c...

Page 50: ...Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 13 3 1 5 TIDAL 1 To stream music tap TIDAL under Music in the Cloud in the KEF Connect App 2 Login to yourTIDAL account 3 Browse and p...

Page 51: ...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 13 3 1 7 Podcast 1 To access podcast content...

Page 52: ...em for easy access 1 To access Custom Stations tap Custom Stations under Live Stream in the KEF Connect App 2 Tap Add Radio URL 3 Input the URL and station name of the radio station and then tap Add T...

Page 53: ...our Please note that these features may not be available to all music sources and there may be slight differences in the control interface 13 3 2 1 Playback Screen Previous next Play pause Track scrol...

Page 54: ...hen select Add to favourite or Remove from favourite 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...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 the track in the queue and...

Page 57: ...in the preferred sequential order Playlists can be saved for future listening Accessing the Playlists In the current music source tap Playlists in the main menu Creating a Playlist 1 From a list of t...

Page 58: ...playback screen tap the option icon on the right 2 Tap Add to playlist 3 Select the playlist you want to add the track to Depending on your selections you can also add all tracks from an artist or al...

Page 59: ...59 Table of Contents Setting Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting Deleting a Playlist 1 In the playlist tap the option icon at the top right corner 2 Tap Delete playlist...

Page 60: ...dio performance apply sound settings according to your listening area 13 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 61: ...n 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 from the wall 10 cm to 50 cm How is your room Damped Moderate Lively Damped Large furniture th...

Page 62: ...0 40 m2 40 m2 Balance Control L C R Subwoofer is plugged in Yes No If a subwoofer is plugged in set up the model balance and volume of the subwoofer 6 Tap Save when the settings are done 13 4 2 Expert...

Page 63: ...clude Desk Mode On Off 10 0 dB to 0 0 dB Wall Mode On Off 10 0 dB to 0 0 dB TrebleTrim 3 0 dB to 3 0 dB Phase Correction On Off Bass Extension Less Standard Extra Balance Control L C R Subwoofer conne...

Page 64: ...ts 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 65: ...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 13 4 4 Renaming a...

Page 66: ...le of Contents Setting Up Wi Fi Streaming Using KEF Connect App FAQ and Troubleshooting 13 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 67: ...egistered user account or delete your account 1 In the KEF Connect App tap the Setting icon at the bottom of the Home screen 2 Tap View profile 3 If you want to delete your account tap Delete Account...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...d 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 icon next to t...

Page 70: ...idle before automatically entering Standby Mode If never is selected the speakers must be manually turned off 13 7 2 Power On Options Second Wake Up Source This setting enables a second source to aut...

Page 71: ...m audio input to power output Turn on this setting to enable the KW 1 transmitter to be power by the speakers Note that USB audio input will be disabled when this setting is turned on 13 7 8 Subwoofer...

Page 72: ...will be displayed during playback Slider The volume control will be displayed as a slider for adjustment Tap the speaker icon on the left to mute or restore audio output from the speakers The volume...

Page 73: ...evice 13 8 4 Maximum Volume This setting allows you to configure the maximum level when adjusting the volume The setting applies to all sources 13 8 5 Wake Up Volume This setting allows you to configu...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...mode or The Wi Fi source or Bluetooth source has been idle for 60 minutes If a firmware update is not compulsory it will be carried out when The speakers are in standby mode between 2 3 am or The Wi F...

Page 77: ...is setting allows you to set a theme mode System Light or Dark 13 11 2 Theme Settings Reset Home Screen This setting allows you to reset the Home screen of the app to default settings 13 11 3 Analytic...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 manner...

Page 81: ...nt the speakers from connecting You may need the help of the network administrator to configure the network to allow full functionality if using these kinds of networks LTE routers mobile hotspots wil...

Page 82: ...ecommend doing so By doing so you will miss out on important features bug fixes and improvements that are included in the firmware updates We suggest to first onboard the speakers via a Wi Fi network...

Page 83: ...protocol KEF Connect App Bluetooth Spotify Spotify Connect TIDAL TIDAL Connect QQ Music QPlay Apple Music Amazon Music Deezer Qobuz Internet radio Audio podcast Youtube audio Youtube Music Supported S...

Page 84: ...s if I prefer to adjust the volume on an external equipment preamplifier streamers multi room systems rather than through the KEF Connect App In the KEF Connect App 1 In Settings go to Volume change V...

Page 85: ...icon on the Network row 3 Confirm to change the network 4 Select a new Wi Fi network and input the password 5 After changing the network for the speakers connect your mobile device to the new network...

Page 86: ...riptive report 4 There is no sound from both speakers Check if the speakers are already turned on and not muted Make sure you are playing the correct set of speakers and have selected the correct soun...

Page 87: ...fferently e g Anynet for Samsung Simplink for LG please check the user manual of yourTV on how to turn on HDMI connection for yourTV Once the HDMI CEC connection is enabled the LED indicator light of...

Page 88: ...my own USB C cable as interspeaker connection but there is no sound on the Secondary Speaker Check if the USB C cable is well plugged in between the Primary and Secondary Speakers Make sure your own...

Page 89: ...e 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 th...

Page 90: ...ptical Mode Primary Blinking pink slowly The speakers are muted in USB Mode Primary Blinking light blue and yellow The connection between the speakers is interrupted 1 Make sure the interspeaker cable...

Page 91: ...he firmware update process failed 1 Unplug the power cables from both speakers 2 Wait approximately 60 seconds 3 Plug the power cables back to both speakers 4 Perform the firmware update again on the...

Page 92: ...fier class per speaker LF Class D HF Class D Max SPL measured at 1m 102 dB Wireless streaming features AirPlay 2 Google Chromecast UPnP Compatible Bluetooth 5 0 Streaming services Spotify via Spotify...

Page 93: ...Fi network frequency band Dual band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Wireless performance depends on many factors including network traffic distance from access point room materials and construction interference and ot...

Page 94: ...is the ping This is a signal we use to check if the server is reachable and tells us how long it takes What speeds are needed for different services Different music streaming services have different r...

Page 95: ...ISP is providing but will not tell you specifically what bandwidth your KEF speaker system will be able to take advantage of The KEF Connect speaker connection test more closely represents what happen...

Page 96: ...Whilst a convenient solution they don t always work as expected as they are highly dependent on the quality and topology of your mains wiring If connected wirelessly Basic Steps to take if using a wir...

Page 97: ...rs or a lot of network devices try the 5 GHz band If you have a lot of devices on the 2 4 GHz band then there may be little available bandwidth left If your KEF speaker system is close to the router a...

Page 98: ...xtenders Mesh networks and Wi Fi extenders can be very useful tools to improve network coverage in the home However they must be planned and installed correctly for the best performance The informatio...

Page 99: ...within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 17 4 2 Regional...

Page 100: ...lectrical devices The symbol indicates that the product meets the specified safety requirements of Singapore Consumer Protection Registration Scheme The Japan PSE Mark Certification indicates that the...

Page 101: ...on limits for specific hazardous substances The product obtained the certification from the Taiwan National Communications Commission NCC for low power radio frequency appliances This MCMC certificati...

Page 102: ...le lists the 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...

Page 103: ...103 For more support please visit kef com...

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