Beoplay A8 Quick Manual ((full))
: Connect the power cable and wait approximately 10 seconds. Press the network button on top and wait about one minute; the indicator will turn green when the device is ready for configuration. Connecting via PC/MAC :
This guide serves as your complete, no-fluff quick start manual. Whether you are setting it up for the first time or dusting off a vintage model, follow these steps to calibrate, connect, and control your A8.
The BeoPlay A8 is not a Bluetooth speaker. It is an speaker (requires Wi-Fi). Many users skip this section and then complain about no wireless sound. Read carefully. BeoPlay A8 Quick Manual
The top of the A8 features a brushed aluminum strip with three touch zones:
If your A8 is frozen, not responding to the remote, or stuck on mute, perform a hard reset. : Connect the power cable and wait approximately 10 seconds
Cranking the volume past 90% on heavy bass tracks will trigger a protective limiter. The sound will distort slightly. Back off 5% to clean it up.
The integrated dock uses the older Apple 30-pin connector. If you have an iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPod Classic, or iPod Touch (older generations), you can plug them directly in. The system will charge the device and play audio immediately. Whether you are setting it up for the
On your iPhone/PC, look for the Wi-Fi network named "BeoPlay A8..." and join it.