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To take full advantage of Motivo’s capabilities, please read this manual carefully. Our support team is available to assist you with any questions regarding Motivo and all of our products at support@volumio.org...
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? • Volumio Motivo Touchscreen Streamer, Transport & Headphone amp • 9v 4A Switching Power Supply* • 2 XLR M-M cables* • Hardware User Manual (*) Specifications subject to change without notice CONNECTIONS OVERVIEW Headphone Amp Output...
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ANALOG RCA UNBALANCED OUTPUTS: RCA Output connection that will output 2V RMS analog audio. This is the recommended connectivity option for achieving optimal sound quality by leveraging Motivo’s integrated high- resolution DAC. ANALOG XLR BALANCED OUTPUTS (NEUTRIK): XLR Output connection will allow you to run longer lengths of wire without picking up interference.
TOP PANEL OVERVIEW 8” Touchscreen display: the touchscreen display will show the Volumio UI, allowing the user to interact with all the Volumio OS playback and operation capabilities. Volume Knob: • Rotation: Adjust the volume (clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease) •...
FIRST SETUP When first powered on, the Motivo will initialize, and this will take a few minutes to complete. Make sure not to remove power and do not operate it for at least five minutes on first power up. To reach Volumio Motivo’s User Interface: •...
A free MyVolumio account is however required if you want to add more functions with plugins, available for free in the Volumio plugin store. In short, Volumio OS is all about making your music sound great, easy to use, and comes with cool features ready to go if you have Motivo.
RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS Volumio Motivo can be reset to factory settings and all settings and music stored on the device will be deleted (no changes will be made on the software version!) There are two ways to perform a Factory Reset: •...
SPECIFICATIONS CPU: Broadcom BCM2711, Quad Core 1.5 GHz RAM: 2 GB DDR4 Internal Memory: 16 GB EMMC LAN: Gigabit 10/100/1000M Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G and 5G) Bluetooth 5.0 USB: 2x USB 2.0, current up to 900mA per port AUDIO RESOLUTION: Analog Unbalanced output: up to PCM 384kHz/24bit, DSD256 Analog Balanced output: up to PCM 384kHz/24bit, DSD256 Headphone Amplifier output: up to PCM 384kHz/24bit, DSD256...
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I2S MCLK+ / DSD MCLK+ Fixed Fixed I2S MCLK- / DSD MCLK- Fixed Not Connected Configurable DSD/PCM status (if enabled); 1=DSD, 0=PCM Configurable DSD/PCM status (if enabled); 1=DSD, 0=PCM Fixed Not Connected Fixed Configurable 5V Power (if enabled) Fixed MOTIVO...
• Follow all instructions. • Do not use the Motivo near water or liquids of any sort. • Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish of the Motivo. Please clean and handle the product only after disconnecting from mains power for at least five minutes.
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The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions. • For optimal performance please place the unit on a well vented spot. MOTIVO...
The Volumio Warranty is valid for all new products purchased from an officially authorized Volumio retailer or from our online store (volumio.
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20$ no more than the cost of preparing and mailing a DVD to you. Please contact foss@volumio.org This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. Additionally, complete source code of open source components included in this product is available at: http://sources.volumio.org MOTIVO...
DISPOSAL INFORMATION For private households: Information on Disposal for Users of WEEE This symbol on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of...
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Contains FCC ID: TX2-RTL8723BS FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model Name: Volumio Motivo EU DIRECTIVES 2014/53/EU, Radio Equipment 2011/65/EU, RoHS MOTIVO...
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model No. : Volumio Motivo This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer: Volumio Srl Borgo Albizi 15 50122 Firenze ITALY Object of the declaration: Network Music Player and Streamer The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with:...
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ETSI EN 301489-17 V. 3.2.4 CEI EN 55035:2021 + /A1:2021 Immunity: Voltage dips and short interruptions ETSI EN 301489-1 V. 2.2.3 ETSI EN 301489-17 V. 3.2.4 CEI EN 55035:2021 + /A1:2021 CEI EN IEC 62311:2020 Electrical Safety EN IEC 62368-1:2020 MOTIVO...
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Where applicable, the notified body (name and number), description of intervention and certificate Not applicable, the declaration of conformity is compliant with annex II of the European Directive 2014/53/EU, so the notified body it’s not necessary. Signed for and on behalf of Volumio Srl Firenze, February, 1, 2024...
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