escape P6 Air Portable Audio Devices User Guide

escape P6 Air Portable Audio Devices

Carefully read all safety precautions in the attached document or on the website www.escapespeakers.com before using this product.
P6 Air QSG ENG (V2021.09)

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 airable
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

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.

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.

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 CONNECT.
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

For more information, download the extended user manual from the website www.escapespeakers.com

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

WIFI-Led and Bluetooth® status indicator

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