escApe P6 Air Portable High End Speaker User Guide

Escape™ P6 Air
Quick Start Guide

P6 Air Portable High End Speaker

Thank you for your purchase!
Thank you for purchasing the Escape™ P6 Air, a portable High End speaker that supports both Chromecast Audio, AirPlay2, Spotify® Connect and Roon (endpoint).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT OPERATION OF THE P6 AIR
The P6 Air creates a wireless connection with your WiFi router. Ensure that you have a sufficiently strong WiFi signal in locations where you wish to use the P6 Air.
ESCAPE™ REMOTE APP
Use of the dedicated Escape™ Remote application for the P6 Air is strongly recommended.
It can be downloaded free from the Apple® App Store (iOS®) and the Google® Play Store (Android®)

AIRABLE RADIO
Using the Escape™ Remote app you can select the airable catalogue, with more than 30,000 radio stations around the world and 25,000 podcasts. This enormous catalogue can be sorted by region, genre, popularity and quality. The internet radio stations are managed by airable GmbH, with a team ensuring that new content is constantly added, creating an unlimited source of freely accessible music, news and entertainment. This service falls outside the responsibility of Escape™ bv. and works only when P6 Air is in WIFI mode (not in Bluetooth®)
IDEAL LISTENING POSITION

• The P6 Air’s specially developed DSP is set to “wide” mode for a three-dimensional sound reproduction.
• Turn the speaker slightly towards the listening position for optimal soundstage. This allows the listener to hear the location of different instruments when listening to a particular piece of music.
• The “wide” mode can be changed to “direct” if desired via the Escape™ Remote app.

Enjoy your Escape™ P6 Air in 3 steps

1. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY

• Connect the enclosed power cord to the input of the device (at the bottom of the unit).
• Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet
• The red power LED [ ] on the keyboard will light up to indicate that the battery is charging. Leave the unit connected to the mains until the red LED goes out. The battery is then fully charged.
• Remove the power cord and close the protective cover.
• A full charge cycle of the battery takes approximately two to three hours. Never leave the P6 Air unattended while charging.

2. TURNING ON THE UNIT

Press the power button [ ] for a few seconds until the LED of the volume up button [ ] and presets lights up briefly.
Wait until the P6 Air is in setup mode. The WIFI Led will then flash white 0.5s on and 0.5s off.
3. CONNECTING THE P6 AIR WITH YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK TO STREAM MUSIC
SPOTIFY® CONNECT, AIRPLAY 2 AND CHROMECAST SETTINGS VIA THE GOOGLE® HOME APP

• Step 1: Download the Google® Home-app [ ] to your phone or tablet to connect the P6 Air with your wireless network. Ensure that your phone or tablet is connected with the same WiFi network that you wish to use to set up the P6 Air.

• Step 2: Wait until the P6 Air is in configuration mode.
  The [ ] LED on the P6 Air flashes white 0.5s on/off.

• Step 3: Open the Google® Home app [ ] and select the [ ] symbol at top left on the start screen or select “Set up Escape™ P6 Air”. Follow the steps set out in the Google® Home app.

Setup is complete. The [ ] LED lights up in solid white. Open your favourite music app and select the AirPlay 2 symbol [ ] (iOS® devices only) or the Cast symbool [ ] (iOS® and Android® devices) and stream the music to the P6 Air. Or stream directly via Spotify® Connect.
Tip: Select the P6 Air in the Google® Home app, go to device settings and activate “full dynamic range”.
Tip: Group a combination of speakers via the Google® Home app to play music synchronously throughout the home via Cast.
Note: This function is not supported for Chromecast (1st generation) or devices with Chromecast built in.  CONFIGURATION IN
AIRPLAY 2 AND SPOTIFY® CONNECT ONLY, VIA AN IPHONE OR IPAD.

• Step 1: Ensure that your iPhone or iPad is connected with the same WiFi network that you wish to use to set up the P6 Air. Wait until the P6 Air is in configuration mode. The [ ] LED on the P6 Air flashes white 0.5s on/off.
• Step 2: Open “settings” on your iPhone or iPad [ ]. The P6 Air will create a temporary network and will appear in the list of available networks. Important! Do not select the temporary Escape™ P6 Air network (xxxxxxx) in the list of available networks. Instead select the “Escape™ P6 Air (xxxxxx)” under the message “Configure new AirPlay loudspeaker”. Follow the steps set out under AirPlay configuration. Setup is complete. Open your favourite music app and select the AirPlay 2 symbol. [ ]

Note: if the “Configure new AirPlay loudspeaker” message is no longer visible then carry out a reset on the P6 Air and allow sufficient time for the device to start up again.
Tip: You can mix several different AirPlay 2 compatible loudspeakers or modules to allow music streaming in several rooms. AirPlay 2 is however not available on Android® devices.
AirPlay 2 is supported on a MacBook or IMac via Apple® Music and on a Windows® PC via iTunes and Apple® Music.
USING SPOTIFY® CONNEC.
Spotify® is a digital music service providing access to millions of songs. Spotify® Connect can be used to create a connection between the P6 Air and the internet, using the Spotify® app for iOS® or Android®, Mac or PC. You can make and receive telephone calls without interrupting the music. Once you have connected with the P6 Air you can switch off your mobile device or computer and the music will continue to play. Spotify® Connect can only play on a single speaker at any time.
ROON READY
Roon uses a cutting edge audio transport protocol which not only supports high resolution audio but also offers 2-way communication between Roon Ready endpoints and the Roon server. Being Roon Ready means that the Escape™ P6 Air uses the high end Roon RAAT streaming technology (Roon Advanced Audio Transport). This delivers an incredible user interface, easy installation, rock steady day-to-day reliability and the highest level of audio performance, without compromises. You can find more information on the www.roonlabs.com website.
USING THE ESCAPE™ REMOTE APP
Download the Escape™ Remote app via the Google® Play or Apple® App store and follow the steps on the screen to get the most out of the P6 Air.
Note: The P6 Air can only retain a single WiFi network at any one time. If you modify your WiFi network you must reset the P6 Air to the new network. You may first need to carry out a reset on the P6 Air.
AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE UPDATES
The P6 Air’s internal software will be updated automatically when a new version is available, provided the device is powered up and connected with a WiFi network. The mode LED flashes red-green-blue every 0.5 seconds during an update, and the device will restart automatically when the update is complete. Ensure that the P6 Air remains switched on during the update.
BLUETOOTH® VERBINDING
Streaming music to the P6 Air via wireless Bluetooth® technology. Wait until the P6 Air is in configuration mode or connected to a WIFI network. The [ ] LED on the P6 Air flashes white 0.5s on/off or is permanently on Briefly press the Bluetooth® key to initiate the Bluetooth® connection. The status LED will flash blue and white. Go to Settings on your Apple® or Android® device, select Bluetooth® in the connections list and switch on Bluetooth®.
Select Escape™ P6 Air xxxx in the list of devices. xxxx stands for the last 4 letter/digit combination in the device’s unique serial number. You will find the full serial number on the packaging or on the label on the underside of the device. The blue LED will illuminate steadily once the connection is created.
Important! The P6 Air only remembers the last Bluetooth® device previously connected and always prioritizes a WIFI connection when available. The P6 Air does not support Twin mode in Bluetooth®.
Note: If the Bluetooth® connection failed and your mobile device asks you to forget the device, P6 Air may not reappear in the list. In that case, turn Bluetooth® off on your mobile device and turn it on again. P6 Air will then be listed again.

Programming of the 3 presets on the P6 Air keyboard

Select an airable radio station via the Escape™ Remote app. While the airable radio station is playing, press the desired preset buttons on the top of the P6 Air for 4 seconds until you hear a confirmation tone. Presets are selected by briefly pressing the button. Stored presets can be erased through the Escape™ Remote app or reprogrammed by pressing the preset again for 4 seconds.

Power-LED – battery status indicator

reached approximately 10%. The unit is not connected to a power outlet and the battery needs to be charged.
Solid red| The unit is connected to a power outlet and is charging.
White| The battery is fully charged.
Rapidly flashing red for 10 seconds| Battery error, for example when the power cable is connected to a power outlet but no battery has been installed.

Warranty and regulations

Limited warranty for the product
The product is covered by a 1-year limited warranty () in accordance with the Escape™ P6 Air User Manual. The warranty includes all parts and labour required to repair the product. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, accident, misuse, negligence or improper operation or installation, products that have been altered or products whose identification number or serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. For this warranty to apply, you must use the product in accordance with the instructions. () The limited warranty on Escape™ products is not subject to change but is subject to alternative legal regulations that may vary from country to country.
Battery Warranty Limitation
The battery is guaranteed for 6 months from date of purchase worldwide.
Returning a P6 Air for repair
Repack the speaker in its original packaging or in a corrugated carton with at least 7.5 cm of resilient material to protect it from damage in transit. Escape™ bv is not responsible for any damage in transit.
European Union
Escape™ bv hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53 / EU and all other applicable EU Directives.

The IPX4 rating of a product means it is suitable for all weather conditions and can withstand strong water splashes. However, it is not resistant to immersion.

Overview functions of control buttons

press the power button for 2 seconds until the LED of the volume up button
[ ] and presets lights up briefly. Briefly press the power button to turn off the P6 Air.
Skip backwards| Press the skip backwards [ ] button to replay the song from the beginning or press it twice in quick succession to go back to the previous song. (This function does not work with airable radio stations)
Play/pause| Start or pause the music.
Skip forward| Play the next song. (This function does not work with airable radio stations)
Decrease volume| Press the [ ] briefly to decrease the volume step by step.
To decrease the volume quickly, press and hold the [ ].
Increase volume| Press the [ ] briefly to increase the volume step by step.
To increase the volume quickly, press and hold the [ ].
5 sec
Keypad lock| Press the skip backwards button for 5 seconds until you hear a confirmation tone. The keypad is now locked. To confirm, the skip backwards LED starts flashing three times each time you touch any key.
 5 sec
Keypad unlock| Press the skip forward button for 5 seconds until you hear a confirmation tone. The keyboard is now unlocked.
Standby mode| When the unit is turned on and does not receive any audio signal for 20 minutes, the P6 Air enters standby mode to save power.
The power button will blink, and all other LEDs will turn off.
Press the power button to turn on the P6 Air again. Standby mode is disabled when the unit is connected to an outlet

WIFI-Led and Bluetooth® status indicator

(takes +/- 45 seconds)
DSP initialization| Green Solid| P6 Air is in DSP initialization mode.
Searching available network(s)| White/Green blinking
0.5s White and 0.5s Green| P6 Air is in access point (AP) mode. Searching for all available wireless networks. (+/- 20 seconds)
Setup Mode| White blinking 0.5s on and 0.5s off| Wireless network(s) found. User needs to connect P6 Air to the wireless network of his choice via Google® Home App (ChromeCast Audio and AirPlay 2 setup) or iOS® device (AirPlay 2 setup only)
Connected| White Solid| Successful network connection with known credentials.
Network Source| White Solid| Speaker in Spotify® Connect or AirPlay or Cast mode.
Factory Reset| White – Magenta
0.5s White and 0.5s Magenta| A factory reset triggered – restart booting stage.
Firmware update in progress| Red-Green-Blue repeat
0.5s-0.5s-0.5s| Firmware update in progress via one of the following:
• Programming the P6 Air via webpage.
• Connecting to the network and OTA Server.
• Downloading firmware from the OTA server.
Firmware update error| Red Blinking
0.5s on and 0.5s off| File transfer error (while downloading FW.bin file)
• Flash write error (while writing in flash)
• Network error (while connecting to OTA Server)
• Downloading firmware failed.
Bluetooth® Pairing| Blue / White Blinking
0.5s blue and 0.5s white| Bluetooth® not paired (discoverable)
Bluetooth® source| Blue Solid| Switch to Bluetooth® source (if network is not setup, it will turn to setup mode also)
Bluetooth® pairing| Important! Bluetooth® pairing button can only be activated when the device is in wifi setup mode (wifi LED flashes white 0.5s on and 0.5s off) or when the P6 Air is connected to a wireless network (WIFI LED permanently lit white). Press the Bluetooth® button briefly until you hear a confirmation tone. 1) If the Bluetooth® pairing list is empty, it will enter pairing mode. 2) If the Bluetooth® pairing list is not empty, it will try to connect to the previous phone within 15 seconds. If it fails to connect to a phone within 15 seconds, the BT pairing process will start automatically after 15 seconds. 3) It is possible to reselect the WIFI connection on the P6 Air if it is already set by briefly pressing the WIFI switch.
(Status LED goes from blue to white)
Bluetooth® memory reset| Press and hold the Bluetooth® button for more than 10 seconds.
All Bluetooth® devices stored in memory will be deleted.
WIFI and factory reset| A factory reset can only be performed after the P6 Air is fully booted up. Press the WIFI button for more than 5 seconds until you hear a double confirmation tone.

Carefully read all safety precautions in the attached document or on the website www.escapespeakers.com before using this product.
P6 Air QSG ENG (V2022.02)

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