iFreedom A-250 wireless speaker support
Welcome to the iFreedom A-250 wireless speaker support pages. Here you will find answers to commonly asked questions to help you get the most out of your iFreedom A-250 wireless speaker .
Q1: I have plugged the A-250’s wireless transmitter into my PC but no sound is coming from my speaker and I do not have the OK message on the LCD screen. What's wrong?
A1: First, check that you have activated the wireless transmitter by pressing the blue disc in its centre until it starts flashing. When the transmitter has started flashing, press the “on” button on the A-250 speaker. After a couple of seconds the transmitter and speakers unit will recognise each other - the blue disc on the transmitter will remain lit and the speaker’s LCD screen should read “OK”.
If there is still no sound from the speaker check that your PC’s sound settings are correctly configured. Click Start>Programs>Accessories>Entertainment>Volume Control to bring the Windows Volume Control Panel up onscreen. Make sure that both the Main volume and the Wave volume settings are at maximum and that they are not muted.
Finally, ensure that the volume setting on the speaker is not at 0.
Q2: Do I require a wireless network to run the A-250?
A2: No, the speaker only requires the USB wireless transmitter that it comes with.
Q3: Can I run more than one A-250 from my PC?
A3: No, this isn't possible; Windows will only play back sound through one device. Also, the speaker is locked to the transmitter’s frequency and it is impossible for additional speakers to share the same frequency.
Q5: Where is the best place to position my wireless transmitter?
A5: The transmitter is best placed as far away from the PC as possible. Try not to place the transmitter in any confined spaces.
Q6 :Why don’t the Previous Track/Next Track buttons on my speaker work?
A6: This could be due to the following:
1. You are not using the latest media player software:
Check to make sure you have the latest version of the media player software you are using and, if necessary, install a more recent version.
2. You are using the Win amp media player:
If you are using Win amp with the A-250 Speaker System, open the Win amp application and go to Options, Preferences (CTRL+P), click Global Hotkeys on the left menu, and check the Enabled box. The Play/Pause, Previous track and Next track controls on the A-250 will now control the Win amp music files.
3. Your PC does not have the correct media key components installed:
On some pre-installed Windows XP PC’s the manufacturer has not installed all the components to make the extended media keys function. Please contact your system builder for more information on rectifying this.
Q7: How do I switch from a wireless connection to a line-in for my other audio devices?
A7: Press the play button down for 5 seconds, the words Line-in will appear on the speaker’s LCD screen and you can now play music from MP3 or CD players connected to the 3.5mm jack input. To switch back to the wireless connection, press the play button for 5 seconds and the words Line-in should disappear. The speaker is now switched to wireless.
Q8: Can I listen to my PC speakers and my A-250 at the same time?
A8: You cannot listen to both sets of speakers playing the same audio stream. However, using Windows Media Player it is possible for the A-250 to play music with all other sound coming from the PC sound card – for example, when playing a game.
Q9: Can I increase the volume of the A-250?
A9: If the speaker is at the maximum setting you may still be able to increase volume by adjusting the output of your PC’s media player.
Q10: Can I increase the bass performance of my A-250?
A10:There are two ways to increase the speaker’s bass performance:
1. Change the graphic equalizer settings of your media player so that the bass frequencies are boosted.
2. Ensure that the A-250 is sitting flat on a hard surface, ideally next to a wall or in the corner of a room.
Q11: Which PC operating systems are compatible with my A-250?
A11: Supported operating systems are,Windows 2000, Windows XP home and Pro, and Windows XP64
Q12: When I press pause on the A-250 why do I get the word “Play” on the LCD display?
A12: This is due to the media player not being in sync with the A-250. The Pause button functions correctly - you should wait a few moments for your media player to respond to the command.
Q13: Why is there a volume difference between using batteries and mains power
A13: The speaker volume is restricted when using batteries to prolong battery life.
