IMPORTANT NOTE: At this time, unexpected delays in the certification process of Songbird HR and Songbird HRA have postponed the rollout of some features and services in the final app. As soon as the certification process is complete, the Songbird HR and HRA devices will be automatically...
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Use these QR codes to Download Songbird Control from the App Store or Google Play. Apple - iOS Google - Android...
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TIDAL, Amazon Music, or any Chromecast-enabled app. You may also use, HomePod, compatible Echo devices, or Apple Home App. Songbird HR and HRA can be grouped with Homepod, Echo, AirPlay 2-en- abled devices, other Alexa-compatible devices, or another Songbird device to stream music throughout your home.
Play. For Songbird HR, connect its output to your audio system and switch that system to the input used for Songbird HR. Songbird HRA may be connected directly to a pair of speakers via its speaker outputs. Apply power. After a few seconds a voice will say, "entering setup mode", and the status LED will begin flashing orange.
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Front Panel and Controls Songbird HR Status Indicator Input/Mode Switch Play/Pause Songbird HRA Status indicator Volume/Play/Pause/Mute Headphones Input/Mode Switch Status Indicator - Colors indicate input source and status. White - Network Streaming mode Blue - Bluetooth (Flashes in pairing mode)
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Optical Digital In/Out Power Input Speaker Outputs Analog Output - This is the main output to connect Songbird HR to your amplifier or powered speakers for playback. Digital Output - Digital output is used to connect to an amplifier or separate component DAC.
Rear Panel and Input Connections Analog Input - Connect any Stereo Line-Level source that you wish to cast to other Songbirds in Multiroom mode, or to playback locally. You may use the app or front panel pushbutton for input selection. Digital Inputs - Connect any digital source you wish to listen to locally or cast to other Songbirds in Multiroom mode.
However, there are some limited controls on the front panel for convenient operation when you are near your Songbird. On Songbird HR, press the input button to scroll through the various inputs. Press the pause button to pause a streaming source, or mute a local source.
"transmitted" from an HR or HRA. Sources sent from an original Songbird to other rooms will be delayed in the remote room, resulting in an echo. Sources sent from a Songbird HR or Songbird HRA will be in sync, avoiding echo.
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Network Status. If WiFi strength shows less than "Good", try relocating or reorienting your Songbird for a stronger signal. The WiFi antenna is directly behind the Andover logo on the front panel, so please make sure there is no metal directly in front of this area. If you cannot get adequate signal strength, then a direct Ethernet connection is recommended.
(2) years from the date of delivery to customer. Andover Audio will repair or replace the unit as necessary at our discretion to restore proper operation. This warranty covers both parts and labor for the warranty period.
Compliance Statements FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Convenient front panel Play/Pause 10 Programmable presets Selectable Analog, Optical and Coaxial digital inputs Synchronized multiroom with additional Songbird HR or HRA units Bluetooth receive and transmit Use with SpinStage or SpinDeck 2 to transmit Phono around the house to...
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Copyright 2023, Andover Audio L.L.C. The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/ connect/third-party-licenses. Andover Audio subscribes to a program of continuous improvement. As a result, some product features and characteristics may change without prior notice. 2312RA...
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