How to Pair with a Bluetooth-Enabled Device
I. Using the input selections buttons on the remote control, toggle between sources and switch to the BT input (Blue). LED will flash
blue-red for two minutes while in Discovery Mode.
II. Open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and start searching for the unique device ID of the AM5.
III. Once paired, the LED will be illuminated solid Blue to indicate a successful pairing. Start playback of Bluetooth device upon successful
pairing.
IV. If the pairing connection fails, the LED will be solid Red. Repeat the above steps with the remote control and your mobile device to try
connecting again.
Using a Bluetooth-enabled Device
I. Cycle through inputs and select BT to activate Bluetooth discovery. Bluetooth device that was last paired to the AM5 will connect
automatically when Bluetooth is switched on and the front panel Bluetooth LED is Blue.
II. Start playback on your mobile device and the sound will automatically start to play.
How to Disable Bluetooth Audio Playback
I. Use the input selections buttons on the remote control to switch to one of the other sources (Analogue, Phono, USB or Optical).
II. Open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and turn off the Bluetooth connection or “unpair” the device from the Alpha AM5
The active Bluetooth device can be disconnected by pressing the Bluetooth button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
The active Bluetooth stream can also be disconnected by pressing the Bluetooth interrupt button on the back of the left speaker.
Auto Standby
The AM3 will automatically go to standby mode if there is no user interface interaction and no active source input within 20 minutes.
Optical and Analogue Sources
I. With the optical or analogue source selected, the AM5 will automatically go to standby mode and lower the power consumption to
<0.5W, if there is no user interface interaction and no active source input within 20 minutes.
II. The status light will change to Amber to indicate this.
III. To wake up the AM5, press “ON” on the remote control.
Bluetooth Source
I. With an active Bluetooth connection, the AM5 will automatically go to standby mode and lower the power consumption to <0.5W, if
the device’s audio streaming has stopped for over 20 minutes.
II. Status LED will change from Blue to Amber
III. To wake up the AM5 for Bluetooth listening, press “ON” on the remote control to reactivate Bluetooth Discovery Mode.
IV. At this point a previously paired device (remembers up to 3 devices), if within range, can immediately start streaming audio. For
connecting a new device, follow the Bluetooth pairing instructions in this manual.