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Alchemy 

User Manual

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Alchemy

Page 1: ...Alchemy User Manual ...

Page 2: ...rst time setup 6 3 1 In the box 6 3 2 Front panel layout 7 3 3 Rear panel layout 8 3 4 Remote Control 9 3 5 Initial setup steps 10 3 6 App download 11 4 Wi Fi mode 12 4 1 Wi Fi mode setup 12 4 2 Wi Fi mode Alternative setups 16 4 3 Playing music via My Music and Internet Radio Services 21 4 4 Solo Group and Stereo modes 25 4 5 Using the pre set functions 26 5 Bluetooth mode 28 6 Line In mode 29 7 ...

Page 3: ...ropriate To ensure safety do not twist the power cord do not pull it out of the socket do not compress it or stretch its length Do not use the appliance if the supply voltage is lower than 90V or higher than 240V If the supply voltage is lower than 90V the appliance may not work and its lifetime may be affected If the voltage is higher than 240V the appliance may catch on fire or cause a fire Do n...

Page 4: ... cloth or cotton dipped in a neutral solution for cleaning the surface of appliances Do not use the type of cloth that you use for washing dishes or aggressive chemical agents 1 4 Before moving the appliance Before moving the appliance to a different location please take the disc out of the appliance so that the disc and appliance will not be damaged 1 5 Storm If the appliance is not working prope...

Page 5: ...ng the appliance by a transport company use the original packaging to prevent its damage during transport 1 8 Batteries When installing the batteries into your remote control ensure they are inserted correctly according to the diagram Plus with plus and minus with minus ...

Page 6: ...l amplifier but the Alchemy brings a completely new level of build quality for mini Hi Fi systems The Alchemy can also connect to other TIBO smart speakers in the range utilising the latest in exclusive Smart Audio software to deliver a high quality crisp sound Wirelessly connect your mobile phone tablet or other Wi Fi Bluetooth device to the Alchemy The specialised iOS and Android app offer a sim...

Page 7: ...Alchemy User Manual Page 6 32 3 First time setup 3 1 In the box Alchemy Mini Hub Passive speakers x 2 Quick Start Guide Speaker Cables x 2 Remote Control Power Cables x 2 UK EU Batteries x 2 AAA ...

Page 8: ...ons or online playlists as pre sets 2 2 4 Volume Controls Increase Decrease 3 3 IR Remote Sensor 4 5 Standby On Off 5 6 Line In Mode Press to activate 6 7 Bluetooth Mode Press to activate 7 8 Wi Fi Mode Press to activate 8 9 10 Skip Track Forward Backward Wi Fi and Bluetooth only 9 11 Play Pause ...

Page 9: ... to Wi Fi Long press to restore unit to factory settings 2 Ethernet LAN Port Connect directly to your router 3 RCA Line In Left Right E g to connect to a phone turntable or CD player 4 Speaker Output Terminals Left Right Insert speaker cable here 5 Mains Power Input 6 Power Button On Off ...

Page 10: ...6 Pair Button Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode 7 Pre set Buttons 1 4 Recall direct pre sets 8 Mute 9 Skip Track Forward Backward 10 Play Pause 11 Wi Fi Mode 12 Light Button Brightens icons on front panel 13 Reset Button When the unit is in boot state press this button for three seconds to reset the treble bass balance and master volume to default values 14 Balance Left Right 15 Treble Increas...

Page 11: ... tighten securely Ensure positive and negative are matched with the hub and speakers Connect the appropriate power cord to the power input port on the rear of the Alchemy hub and the other end to a plug socket Then turn on the Alchemy by pressing the on off switch to on The standby icon on the front panel will light up Then press the standby icon either on the panel or the remote control to power ...

Page 12: ...and can be downloaded for free on Google Play or in the App Store Scan QR code Android IOS With the TIBO app you can Browse and connect to over 15000 internet radio stations Select a sound source Manage Multi Mode groups Set up modify and play your pre sets Check what song or other media is currently playing Adjust individual and multi room volume settings Rename your speaker Adjust panning Add mo...

Page 13: ...responds saying Wi Fi mode or press the mode select button on the remote control 17 Open the TIBO app on your Android or iOS device and follow the instructions on screen 18 Once opened if your TIBO app has no devices connected to it the screen should look like this See image Click on Wi Fi Setup Wizard at the bottom of the page 19 ...

Page 14: ...mart Audio products are only compatible with 2 4G Wi Fi Then press Next 21 Find your Wi Fi network type in your router s password and then press Next 22 Press the WPS button on the rear of the Alchemy The unit will respond by saying Searching for Wi Fi connection Then press Next 23 ...

Page 15: ...Alchemy User Manual Page 14 32 Then wait for the Alchemy to connect to your Wi Fi When connected the Alchemy will respond by saying Wi Fi connected Then press Next 25 26 27 ...

Page 16: ... within the app Either select from the list of pre set options or click on custom to set your own name Then press Finish 29 Your Alchemy will now appear on your Device List within the app To add more devices press the cross icon in the top right of the screen 30 ...

Page 17: ...your product does not connect first time you will be prompted to an alternative Wi Fi setup method Click Alternative Way to Setup 31 On the next screen you will see an option titled Settings as a prompt Click this to directly enter the Wi Fi settings in your phone tablet and find your TIBO product s own Wi Fi signal If a password is required use smart audio 32 33 ...

Page 18: ...2 Then return to the TIBO app either pressing the back button on your phone tablet or reopen the app by clicking on the TIBO logo The screen below will then appear select your own Wi Fi network and type in your Wi Fi s password 34 ...

Page 19: ...Manual Page 18 32 Then wait for your product to connect to your Wi Fi When connected your product should respond by saying Wi Fi connected and the Wi Fi icon will become still instead of flashing Then press Next 35 ...

Page 20: ...our TIBO product within the app Either select from the list of pre set options or click on custom to set your own name Then press Finish Your product will then appear at the top of your Device List page and you re ready to start streaming music 36 37 ...

Page 21: ...then open the internet browser on your smartphone tablet Click the web address bar at the top of the page and type in this exact IP address http 10 10 10 254 and then press enter On this web page you should see a list of the local networks in the area Find your own router on this list and type in your router s password After about 10 20 seconds you should then hear your TIBO product say Wi Fi conn...

Page 22: ...s the main menu where you will have access to different streaming options My Music Here you can select music directly stored on your phone or if you have a NAS drive you can select music from here NOTE Make sure your NAS drive is connected to the same Wi Fi as your TIBO product in order for it to appear under this section Also not all NAS drives are compatible with the TIBO app ...

Page 23: ... radio stations around the world Search each radio station by location genre or name These radio stations can also be saved as pre sets See the page Using the pre set functions on how to do this iHeartRadio In order to use radio stations on here you will need to sign in or create an account ...

Page 24: ...potify Clicking on Spotify within the TIBO app will redirect you to the main Spotify app From here play some music on Spotify Click on Devices Available at the bottom of the screen on Spotify Find your Alchemy on the list and connect ...

Page 25: ...that can be added to the main menu Note Below the Add More Services icon you will see a Line In and Bluetooth option This means that by selecting either of these you can change the input mode of your TIBO product using the app itself More options will be available in this section depending on how many input modes your TIBO product includes You will only be able to change input mode using the app o...

Page 26: ... group speakers together simply press and hold one of the speakers within your Device List and drag it on top of another speaker Alternatively you can press the Group button on the remote control for the Alchemy and this will group everything in your Device List with the Alchemy When grouped together the Alchemy will respond by saying group mode There will also be a white line on the app to show t...

Page 27: ...ns On the main menu of the TIBO app click on TuneIn and search for the radio station that you d like to save as a pre set Next to all the radio stations you will see a speaker icon on the right of the screen Click on the speaker icon to open the pre set content ...

Page 28: ...7 32 Then click on any of the pre sets 1 4 to save a radio station as a pre set The Alchemy will respond by saying pre set saved Press the corresponding pre set button on the Alchemy panel or remote control to recall the pre set ...

Page 29: ...h button on the remote control or the panel and the Alchemy should respond saying Bluetooth mode Enable the Bluetooth setting on your source and your source will then automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices When TIBO Alchemy appears on your list available devices on you source click to pair your source with the Alchemy When connected the speaker will respond saying Bluetooth connected Yo...

Page 30: ...is is to avoid speaker pop when the Alchemy is turned on Turn on the Alchemy by pressing the standby icon on either the remote or front panel If performed correctly the Alchemy will respond by saying Power on The Alchemy will then tell you what mode is currently activated E g Wi Fi mode Press the Line In button remote or panel until the unit responds saying Line In mode You can now play music to t...

Page 31: ...when there are updates available 7 2 Factory reset Pressing the WPS button will make the Alchemy search for a Wi Fi connection However if you HOLD the WPS for 5 seconds the Alchemy will restore itself to factory settings 7 3 Ethernet connection If you connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Alchemy and the other end to your router the Alchemy will bypass the Wi Fi setup phase on the TIBO app T...

Page 32: ...y have been disconnected from Wi Fi Bluetooth The product may have entered overheat protection mode RCA disconnected Bad sound sound distorted Audio source problem Bad or incorrect speaker connections Product dropping in and out of Wi Fi Wi Fi speed Product too far away from router Cannot connect to router Ensure router is dual band as TIBO products only connect with 2 4GHz and NOT 5GHz Product dr...

Page 33: ...z 20kHz Impedance 4ohms Bluetooth range 10 meters Dimensions W x D x H 220 x 270 x 103 mm Hub 150 x 270 x 203 mm Speaker Weight 10kg Includes Hub and Speakers Sound resolution 24 bit 192kHz The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by TIBO is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners ...

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