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Outputs:

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Pre-amplifier output

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Loudspeaker output

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Headphone output

Unpacking The Equipment

The carton should contain:
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The Audiolab 6000A Play

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One IEC power cord suitable for your area

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One remote handset

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One instruction manual

Please note: 

The remote control requires 2 x AAA type batteries. Due to 

international shipping and courier regulations with Lithium Ion batteries, the 

remote controller battery is not included in this package.
Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment if any item is not 

present. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. Take care not to damage the 

surface finish when undoing the protective polythene sleeve. Retain the packing 

materials for future use. Retain the user manual and information concerning the 

date and place of purchase of your equipment for future reference. If you transfer 

the unit to a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with the 
equipment.

Placement

The unit must be mounted on a solid, level and stable surface.
Before you connect the Audiolab 6000A Play the to AC mains power, ensure your 

AC mains voltage corresponds to the rating on the rear panel of the product. If 

in doubt, consult your dealer. If you move to an area which has a different mains 

voltage, seek advice from an Audiolab appointed dealer or a competent service 

technician.

Introduction to Audiolab 6000 Series

Welcome to the Audiolab 6000A Play, an integrated amplifier with wireless audio 

streaming, which is the latest member of the acclaimed Audiolab 6000 series of 

components. Featuring DTS Play-Fi Technology, music can be streamed over your 

wireless network in high resolution format and can be easily expanded to a multi-

room system if required. You can stream from any source on your wireless network, 

including smart-phones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive. However you want to 

stream your music, Audiolab's 6000A Play will deliver an outstanding performance. 

 

The 6000A Play features analogue and digital audio circuitry of the highest quality 

and has been designed by engineers who are passionate about the reproduction 

of music, and we hope you will enjoy its performance for many years to come. 

 

Please read through this manual to obtain the very best performance from your 

6000A Play.

Features:

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DAC – ES9018K2M

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Dedicated high performance MM phono input

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Separate pre-power sections for flexibility of operation

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Automatic equipment activation via 12V trigger

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Auto standby function

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Wireless audio streaming with DTS Play-Fi technology

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Bluetooth aptX receiver

Inputs:

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Three analogue line level inputs

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One phono input (MM)

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One power-amp input

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Two coaxial SPDIF digital inputs

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Two optical SPDIF digital inputs

3: Getting Started

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Summary of Contents for 6000A Play

Page 1: ...User Manual 6000A Play 6000A Play ...

Page 2: ...Page 1 1 Important Safety Information ...

Page 3: ...ONNECTIONS 7 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 8 DTS PLAY FI WIRELESS STREAMING TECHNOLOGY 11 DOWNLOAD THE APP 12 WI FI CONNECTION USING THE APP 13 WI FI CONNECTION SETUP USING A WINDOWS PC OR MAC 14 APP OPERATIONS 15 WARRANTY 19 SPECIFICATIONS 20 2 Contents audiolab 6000A Play ...

Page 4: ...ek advice from an Audiolab appointed dealer or a competent service technician Introduction to Audiolab 6000 Series Welcome to the Audiolab 6000A Play an integrated amplifier with wireless audio streaming which is the latest member of the acclaimed Audiolab 6000 series of components Featuring DTS Play Fi Technology music can be streamed over your wireless network in high resolution format and can b...

Page 5: ...me Headphone Socket Remote Input Standby Button Mains Input Bluetooth Antenna Loudspeaker Output Fuse Display WiFi LED WiFi Setup Standby Mode WiFi LED States red Power LED States Initialization Mode Standard Setting Mode WPS Mode Network Connecting WiFi Network Connection Wired Network Connection Dark red Slow breathe white Bright white Bright red Slow breathe Brightly lit ...

Page 6: ... sight between the two units 1 STANDBY Press to bring the unit in out of standby 2 VOL Increase volume 3 VOL Decrease volume 4 DISPLAY Press to toggle the display on off 5 A Press to select 6000A Play remote mode 6 CD Press to select 6000CDT remote mode 7 SOURCE Press to cycle source inputs 8 MODE Press to select 6000A Play operating mode 9 MUTE Press to mute and unmute the sound 10 MENU Press to ...

Page 7: ... the Earth lead from your turntable if available to the GROUND terminal Coaxial Digital Inputs Connect your coaxial digital sources to either DIG1 or DIG2 Optical Digital Inputs Connect your optical digital sources to either OPT1 or OPT2 Pre Amplifier Output Pre amplifier output for driving external power amplifiers subwoofers or signal processors Loudspeaker Terminals One set of loudspeaker outpu...

Page 8: ...ff Switch on all source units before switching on power to the 6000A Play When switching On the power LED illuminates When switching Off switch off the 6000A Play before the source units Standby Mode The 6000A Play will enter standby mode after being powered on Press the Standby button to bring the 6000A Play out of standby the power indicator LED becomes brighter and the display shows 6000AP welc...

Page 9: ... remote control to select different operating modes MODE POWER AMP IN PRE OUT HEADPHONE OUT LOUDSPEAKERS PRE DISABLE ACTIVE ACTIVE DISABLE PRE POWER ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE INTEGRATED DISABLE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE Pre Mode All signals to and from the power amplifier of the 6000A Play are disconnected In this mode the 6000A Play functions as a stand alone pre amplifier The pre amplifier section ...

Page 10: ... menu page press or again to select different settings You can also press the MODE knob on the front panel to enter the Pressing the MODE knob on the front panel can also enter the menu mode Rotate this knob turns through the menu pages Press the MODE knob again to enter any menu page and rotate the knob to change the setting Press the MODE knob again to select a setting No operation for 5 seconds...

Page 11: ...Page 11 8 DTS PLAY FI Wireless Streaming Technology ...

Page 12: ...PP can be downloaded from the Google Play Store Amazon APP Market or Network Settings Wired network setting Wireless Network Setting You can connect to a wireless network using one of two modes WPS Mode or Standard Mode WPS Mode Standard Mode device is connected to the wired ...

Page 13: ...few minutes 4 After completing the network setup and upgrading you can set a name for your 6000A Play Device and use it For Apple iOS users 1 Download the Play Fi APP Before opening the APP please switch to the Settings Wi Fi menu on your smartphone or tablet and select PlayFiXDeviceXXXXXX from the options wireless network password take a few minutes 4 After completing the network setup and upgrad...

Page 14: ...11 Wi FiConnectionSetupUsingaWindowsPCorMac Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...scrip tions start at 9 99 month and include ad free playback and more iHeartRadio iHeartRadio combines access to over 1 500 of the most popular live terrestrial and internet radio stations with unique live events and compelling custom features like artist radio personalized radio and on demand podcasts for FREE Their new Plus and All Access subscrip tions allow you to pause rewind skip and save li...

Page 16: ... news and more it s no wonder that Sirius XM is one of the most widely used premium streaming services in North America It s a snap to go from listening in your car to listening at home with DTS Play Fi SoundMachine restau rant a retailer or a hotel background music enhances both the customer and the employee experience Hundreds of stations and millions of songs including the ability to create art...

Page 17: ... Finally select the secondary audio output device to which you wish to broadcast and click Start Line In Broadcast to play Note there should be at least 2 or more than 2 units of DTS Play Fi system supporting to use this function The Broadcast mode can support all the input channels except the Bluetooth functionality Speakers Group To stream music from 6000A Play to multi room Devices such as DTS ...

Page 18: ...mode the free version of the Windows app defaults to Music mode then select the 6000A Play to play To use Video mode upgrade your app to the Play Fi HD version Click the option Video mode then select the device to play Play Fi HD is the only Wi Fi streaming solution to include advanced codecs and proprietary QoS Quality of Service technology That means audio is delivered with astonishing accuracy ...

Page 19: ...ucts not purchased from an Audiolab authorized dealer 3 Products that were not new at the time of original purchase 4 Products sold as is as seen or with all faults Repairs or replacements as provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer Audiolab shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty in this product Exc...

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