Summary of Contents for EarthQuake ARO-300
- Page 1 ARO-300 Multi-Zone/Source WiFi Audio Router User Manual Earthquake Sound Corp. (510) 732-1000 | U.S. Toll Free: (800) 576-7944 www.earthquakesound.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fax: 510-732-1095 © 2019 Earthquake Sound Corporation. All rights reserved. This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation. The information is subject to change without notice. Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing an ARO-300 Wireless Audio Router. The ARO-300 is the fastest streaming 2.4GHz WiFi router module on the market. It can handle a data rate of up to 300Mbps and its DAC supports 24 bit/192KHz. Building off of the AR-300’s success, the ARO-300 maintains the open source app usage while offering superior range as well as 3.5mm line and optical inputs. -
Page 4: Included Hardware
1 x 3.5mm to RCA cable Requirements 1. The ARO-300 is intended to work with the Earthquake Player App using any iOS® or Android® based device. The user must download the app and install it prior to setup. Similarly, Android based products should download the app from the Google Play Store®... -
Page 5: Aro-300 Overview
Illuminates when WiFi mode is enabled and flashes when in pairing mode. 4. LAN Connector This connector allows you to hard wire the ARO-300 module to a local WiFi router for faster internet access. This will bypass the WiFi setup process. - Page 6 1. Cycle Input Used to switch between Line In, Optical In, and WiFi In. 2. Party Mode Makes the selected router the “master” for all ARO-300’s on the network. All other ARO’s will reproduce the “master” output. 3. Cycle Playlist When pressed this button will switch between programmed playlists from the app.
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Page 7: Hardware Installation
For WiFi Connection Step 1. Connect the ARO-300 to power via the supplied 5V USB power supply. The power LED indicator will light up red once the ARO-300 is connected to a power source. Step 2. Using the provided 3.5mm to RCA cable, connect the ARO-300 to your powered speakers. - Page 8 Line or Optical In Connections Optical or Line In setup from the back of a TV to an ARO-300 to be broadcasted over WiFi network. Optical Line ARO-300 ARO-300 8 ARO-300 Manual Earthquake Sound Corp. www.earthqakesound.com...
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Page 9: Ethernet Connection
For Ethernet Connection Step 1. Connect the ARO-300 to power via the supplied 5V USB power supply. The power LED indicator will light up red once the ARO-300 is connected to a power source. ARO-300 Step 2. Using the provided 3.5mm to RCA wire, connect the ARO-300 to your powered speakers. -
Page 10: Device Pairing
NOTE: The WiFi router in your network must support a 2.4GHz band. Step 2. When opening the Earthquake Player app for the first time, you will see the screen as shown on the right. Click “WiFi Setup Wizard” at the bottom of the screen. - Page 11 Step 3. Press and hold the WPS Button for approximately 2 seconds on your ARO-300 AR-300 module to begin the pairing process, as instructed. AR-300 WiFi AUDIO ROUTER 300 MBPS NOTE: The red LED will flash. ARO-300 Step 4. Click “Next” on the upper right hand corner.
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Page 12: Alternative Pairing Method
You may repeat the previous steps of the pairing process or use an alternate pairing method as follows: Step 1. Click “Alternate Way to Setup”. The app will instruct you to connect your device directly to the ARO-300 module. 12 ARO-300 Manual Earthquake Sound Corp. www.earthqakesound.com... - Page 13 Make sure your device is connected to ARO-300-XXX before going to the next step. Step 3. Go back to the Earthquake Player app and click “Next” on the upper right side of the screen. Step 4. Select the 2.4Ghz network you want your ARO-300 to pair with.
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Page 14: In App Input Switching
In App Input Switching Press the Line In or Optical to switch between inputs in the Earthquake Player app. Note: Pressing any of the options above the Line In and Optical will default back to the WiFi mode. Factory Reset To reset all settings to factory defaults, press and hold the WPS button for 10 seconds. -
Page 15: Features
• Line In input • Dual long range antennas Antenna Positioning The dual long range antennas on the ARO-300 can be pivoted in a way that suites the needs of the user. Turn the antennas clockwise or counterclockwise by 90°. No tools are neccessary to reposition the antennas. -
Page 16: Specifications
Distance..........> 50 ft (15 m) Dimensions (H x W x D)......32.3mm x 151.5mm x 110mm 1.27in x 5.96in x 4.33in Customer Support Email...........tech@earthquakesound.com US Toll Free.............1-800-576-7944 Telephone............510-732-1000 Fax..............510-732-1095 Specifications are subject to change without notice ARO-300 Manual 16... -
Page 17: Warranty Guidelines
Alaska and Hawaii. Shipping to us is not covered). (B) Warning: • Products (sent in for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem will not be covered by the limited warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (at ongoing rate) plus shipping charges back to customer. - Page 18 Earthquake Sound Corp. 2727 McCone Ave. Hayward, CA 94545 Tel: (510) 732-1000 You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation. (G) Disputes Resolution: All disputes between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation resulting from the one (1) year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws &...
- Page 19 Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice. © Copyright Earthquake Sound Corporation Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue. Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: (510) 732-1000 Fax: (510) 732-1095...