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USER GUIDE
SoundShift
Make your HiFi Wifi

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SoundShift Make your HiFi Wifi...
  • Page 3 Languages English...
  • Page 4: Community

    Community /kaiserbaas Register this product for 12 month warranty: www.kaiserbaas.com/register Get product updates: www.kaiserbaas.com/updates Tech support: e: helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com w: www.kaiserbaas.com/support p: Australia 1300 302 306 p: New Zealand 0800 302 306 (business hours, AEST)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Community: Safety Precautions Whats in the Box? Product Diagram Connection Guide Connect your SoundShift to your HiFi Connect SoundShift to your devices Using Point-to-Point (PtoP) Connection Using Network (NET) Connection Renaming SoundShift Streaming music from your device Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones HTC Smartphones Sony Xperia™...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Only use the provided AC adaptor and USB cable to power SoundShift. Keep SoundShift away from water and other liquids. Do not use SoundShift with wet hands as this may cause the unit to malfunction. Keep SoundShift away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
  • Page 7: Whats In The Box

    Whats in the Box? Please ensure the product package has all the following contents: SoundShift Warranty card 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable (Optical cable not included) Power supply User guide...
  • Page 8: Product Diagram

    Product Diagram LED Power Indicator 3.5mm Audio Output Power Button S/PDIF Audio Output Reset Micro USB Power Input PtoP / NET Switch...
  • Page 9: Connection Guide

    Connection Guide Tip: SoundShift does not have an inbuilt amplifier. It must be connected to either powered speakers or an amplifier. Network (NET) Connection Point-to-Point (PtoP) connection...
  • Page 10: Connect Your Soundshift To Your Hifi

    Micro USB Cable a Power Supply Connect SoundShift to speakers S/PDIF Cable 3.5mm Audio Cable Tip: SoundShift must be connected to either powered speakers or an amplifier, using 3.5mm audio cable or Optical S/PDIF audio cable. SoundShift does not have an inbuilt amplifier.
  • Page 11: Connect Soundshift To Your Devices

    Connect SoundShift to your Devices There are two ways to connect your devices to SoundShift, depending on whether or not you have a home WiFi network. Network (NET): If you have a home WiFi network, running from a WiFi modem/router, the Network setting connects SoundShift to your WiFi network.
  • Page 12: Using Point-To-Point (Ptop) Connection

    “Streaming music from your devices”. Tip: If your computer, smartphone or tablet can not see SoundShift, ensure that your device has not automatically switched to another WiFi network.
  • Page 13: Using Network (Net) Connection

    Using Network (NET) Connection After you have connected SoundShift to a power point and speakers, ensure the rear PtoP/NET switch is set to PtoP. It should not be set to NET at this stage. Press the Power button on the front of...
  • Page 14 WiFi network you may need to reconnect it manually. Tip: It is only possible to play music through one SoundShift at a time, you can not play the same song through multiple SoundShifts simultaneously. Tip: Configuring SoundShift using the web browser on your computer, rather than a handheld device, offers access to advanced settings.
  • Page 15: Renaming Soundshift

    Select “Rename Device” (see Android screenshot 4) and follow the prompts. When instructed to reboot, press the front Power button to turn off SoundShift (power light turns red). Wait 60 seconds and then press the Power button again to turn on SoundShift (power light turns blue). If you’ve configured SoundShift to connect to your home WiFi...
  • Page 16: Streaming Music From Your Device

    Streaming music from your device To play music from your computer, smartphone or tablet to SoundShift, you must install either a DLNA-enabled music player app on your device or a music app which supports Apple’s AirPlay. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a technology designed to send music between devices connected to your home modem/router via WiFi or an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 17: Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones

    Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones via default Music Player app Press the DLNA streaming icon in the Music app and select SoundShift (this icon is only visible when the device and SoundShift are successfully connected via Network or Point- to-Point mode).
  • Page 18: Htc Smartphones

    HTC Smartphones...
  • Page 19: Sony Xperia™ Smartphones

    Sony Xperia™ Smartphones...
  • Page 20: Apple Iphone

    Apple iPhone Press the AirPlay streaming icon and select SoundShift (this icon is only visible when the device and SoundShift are successfully connected via Network or Point-to-Point mode).
  • Page 21: Pc Via Windows Media Player

    PC via Windows Media Player Press the Play To streaming icon and select SoundShift (this icon is only visible when the device and SoundShift are successfully connected via Network or Point-to-Point mode).
  • Page 22: Mac Via Itunes

    Mac via iTunes Press the AirPlay streaming icon and select SoundShift (this icon is only visible when the device and SoundShift are successfully connected via Network or Point-to-Point mode).
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications Audio format MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless WiFi 802.1 b/g/n Operation range Up to 40 metres (20 metres optimum) Audio output AUX/SPDIF(optical) 89dB THD+N 85dBFs Power DC 5V /500mA...
  • Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why can’t my devices find SoundShift’s WiFi network? A. Ensure that SoundShift is plugged into a working power supply. Ensure the front LED power indicator light is blue. Ensure SoundShift is switched to the PtoP setting at the rear of the unit.
  • Page 25 A1. Some audio codecs and file formats are not supported by SoundShift. Check the audio format Specifications. A2. SoundShift is dependent on the quality of your WiFi connection. Please ensure the signal strength is high and that your device or modem/router are within 20 metres of SoundShift.
  • Page 26: Contact Us

    Contact Us Having trouble setting your SoundShift up? Please contact us. No question too big or small and we are more than happy to help. Please visit: www.kaiserbaas.com/support Or email: helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com For further information please visit: www.kaiserbaas.com/soundshift Tech support: e: helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com w: www.kaiserbaas.com/support...

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