9. Software Update
Zeppelin is a network connected speaker and, as
such, reliability improvements, new functions and
new features can be enabled via software updates.
When a software update is available for any product
on your network, a tag is marked on the Settings
icon. Going to the Settings page will display the
available update. Tapping this will trigger an update
for all the products on the network that require an
update.
10. Audio Adjustments
The placement of any speaker can have an impact
on the audio. Placing a speaker close to a wall
can overemphasise the bass, and if the speaker is
not facing you, the high frequency content can be
lowered. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the bass
and treble settings of your Zeppelin to allow greater
flexibility in positioning within your room. To access
these settings, select Settings and then the name
of the space containing the product you wish to
adjust, then select the device. You can then adjust
the bass and treble from -6dB to +6dB. The settings
will be stored by the Zeppelin when the power is
disconnected but will be reset after a factory reset.
11. Downward-Facing LED
The Zeppelin incorporates a downward-facing LED
light that illuminates the bottom of the Zeppelin. This
down light can be adjusted via the Bowers & Wilkins
Music App. To access the controls, select Settings
and then the name of the space containing the
product you wish to adjust, then select the device.
The light can be enabled and disabled, and the
brightness can also be adjusted.
The downward-facing LED will be illuminated
whenever the Zeppelin is being used. The light will
turn off after 20 minutes of inactivity.
12. Amazon Alexa
The Zeppelin is a smart speaker with the Amazon
Alexa voice assistant inbuilt. To enable this feature,
go to the device level settings page within the
Bowers & Wilkins Music App. Select Settings and
then choose the space containing the Zeppelin on
which you wish to enable the voice assistant. Next,
select the device. The device settings page will be
displayed. You can enable Amazon Alexa here by
linking your Amazon account: simply click the link
and follow the instructions. You can unlink your
Zeppelin from your Alexa account at any time.
To talk to Alexa simply say the trigger word, 'Alexa'
or press the Voice Service button on the Zeppelin.
Pressing and holding the Voice Service button will
mute the Alexa microphones.
13. Zeppelin Controls
Your Zeppelin has buttons on the upper rear panel
that provide play/pause control, volume adjustment
and voice services – see Diagram 1.
Pressing play/pause will alternately stop and restart
audio playback.
Pressing Volume Up (+) or Volume Down (-) will
adjust the volume of any audio that is being played.
Pressing and holding the + and - buttons will
continuously increase or decrease volume.
Touching the Multifunction button will cycle through
and play the active streams and sources available
to the Zeppelin. The Zeppelin Multifunction button
illumination changes to indicate a variety of
operational states. The illuminations are displayed in
Diagram 2.
Pressing the Voice Service button allows you to
talk to the voice assistant without needing to say
the trigger word. This functionality requires a voice
service to be enabled on your Zeppelin.
14. Cleaning
Should your Zeppelin need cleaning, you can wipe
its top surface with a clean, lint-free cloth and brush
its grille with a soft brush. If you wish to use any
cleaning fluid, apply it onto the cleaning cloth and
not directly onto the Zeppelin. Test a small area first,
as some cleaning products may damage some of
the surfaces. Avoid products that are abrasive, or
contain acid, alkali or antibacterial agents.
15. Support
Should you require further help or advice regarding
your product please visit the support site: www.
bowerswilkins.com/support.
16. Environmental Information
This product automatically manages its power state
without the need of any interaction. When connected
to a network and not in use, the power consumption
is automatically reduced below 2 watts.
This product complies with international directives,
including but not limited to the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and
electronic equipment, the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). Consult your local waste
disposal authority for guidance on how properly to
recycle or dispose of this product.
Illumination
Flashing white
Pulsing amber
Flashing amber
Pulsing white
Pulsing red
Solid red
Flashing red
Solid blue
Diagram 2
Multifunction indicator illuminations
Operational state
Start-up in progress
Ready for setup
Firmware update in progress
Audio pull in progress
Error – contact support
Error – contact support
Factory reset in progress
Bluetooth pairing mode
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