andover SONGBIRC HR Internet Music Streamer User Guide

andover SONGBIRC HR Internet Music Streamer User Guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Songbird HR.
Songbird HR delivers high-resolution audio streams from some of the best Internet music sources such as Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Spotify. As more services become available, they will be added through Over-the-Air updates. In addition, thousands of Internet radio stations may be enjoyed via v-Tuner, I-Heart Radio and Tune-in.

Songbird HR can also access content from any DLNA or AirPlay 2 compatible device on your network, such as computers, servers, or network storage devices. You can also play content directly from your phone or tablet using AirPlay2 or Bluetooth. In addition, Songbird HR Works with Alexa, allowing control from any Amazon Alexa devices on your network.

Although some content is free, you will be required to purchase a subscription from the content supplier for specific premium services or advanced features. Configuration of your DLNA device to allow sharing may be required in some instances.

On-Line Instructions

This Quick-Start guide will explain the basic connections and get you started. Once the basic setup is complete, refer to the owner’s manual for complete operating instructions. Features and operation will evolve over time as your Songbird HR receives updates, therefore up to date instructions can be found on line. Use your phone to take a photo of this QR code to go directly to the most current owner’s manual.

System Requirements

• A WiFi router supporting the 2.4GHz or 5GHz dual/mode 802.11 b/g/n/ac protocols.
• A Smartphone or Tablet connected to the WiFi network running iOS 9.0 or Android 6.0 or newer.
• Songbird HR requires an audio system or powered speaker that accepts line level analog (Aux) or a coax or optical digital input.

Songbird HR Front Panel

Status Indicator – Colors indicate input source and status.
White – Network Streaming mode
Blue – Bluetooth (Flashes in pairing mode)
Green – Analog Input
Teal – USB device
Red – Optical
Yellow – Coaxial
Flashing White – System Booting
Flashing Orange – Setup Mode
Flashing Red/Blue – System software is updating
Flashing Amber – Alexa notification

Input/Mode Switch – A short press toggles to the next source.
A long press >5 seconds enters setup mode

Play Pause – Each press toggles between Play and Pause mode when
Network streaming, or Mute/Unmute for other sources.

Songbird HR Rear Panel

Analog Input – Connect any Stereo Line-Level source that you wish to cast to other Songbirds in Multiroom mode, or to playback locally using the app for input selection.

Analog Output – This is the main output to connect Songbird HR to your amplifier or powered speakers for playback.

Digital Outputs – Optical or Coaxial digital outputs are used to connect to an amplifier or separate component DAC.

Digital Inputs – Connect any digital source you wish to control with the Songbird Control app or cast to other Songbirds in Multiroom mode. All Songbirds may be used as a simple DAC to convert Digital inputs to analog output.

Wired Network Connection – Gigabit Ethernet connection may be used for higher network reliability when WiFi is weak or susceptable to interference.

USB – Connect a USB Thumb Drive here for music playback.

Power Input – USB-C SV /1 A power input. Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Setup using the Classic Songbird Control app.

These setup instructions refer to the original Songbird Control app. An updated app will soon be available which streamlines the setup procedure.

1. Download the Songbird Control app on the App Store for Apple iOS devices, or Google Play for Android.
2. Plug the output from Songbird HR into the appropriate input of your audio system.
3. Press and hold the INPUT button for >3 seconds until the Status LED flashes. The voice prompt will say “ENTERING SETUP MODE”. If no action is taken after 35 Seconds the action will need to be repeated.
4. Open your Smartphone’s WiFi menu and look for “Songbird HRXXXX”. Select this as your WiFi Network.
5. Open the Songbird Control app and when prompted choose “ADD DEVICE”. Follow the prompts from within the app to complete setup.

When setup is complete, your phone will return to your original WiFi network settings and your Songbird HR will be ready to use. You do not have to repeat the setup procedure each time.

Setup using the New Songbird Control app.

Once the new Songbird Control app. is posted, this streamlined setup procedure may be used.

1. Open the Songbird Control app.
2. Click the Device Page.
3. If the device does not automaticaly appear, click+ at the top right corner.
4. Click the device you wish to configure.
5. Enter the correct network password.
6. Songbird HR should be ready to go.

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Warning:

Use these QR codes to Download Songbird Control from the App Store or Google Play.

Andover Audio, L.L.C.
15 High Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
www.andoveraudio.com
www.andoveraudio.com/support I 978.775.3670
Copyright 2022, Andover Audio L.L.C.

Andover Audio subscribes to a program of continuous improvement. As a result, some product features and characteristics may change without prior notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

At this time, unexpected delays in the certification process of Songbird HR and Songbird HRA have delayed 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 updated over the air, the Apps will be updated in the App Store and Google Play, and this manual will be updated to reflect the final status.

There is no performance degradation in the current configuration, but additional services and new features will add to your satisfaction and operating convenience when updated.

We are sorry for this inconvenience and are working to resolve this as soon as possible.

Use these QR codes to Download Songbird Control from the App Store or Google Play.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing your Songbird HR or HRA.
Your Songbird will deliver bit-perfect High Resolution output from AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, DLNA, MQA (Beta), Alexa Cast for Amazon Music, and features gapless playback of Hi-Res lossless audio up to 24Bit/192kHz. It streams music directly from the cloud or your local music library. Songbird delivers high-resolution audio streams from some of the best Internet music sources such as Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Spotify. As more services become available, they will be added through Over-the-Air updates. In addition, thousands of Internet radio stations may be enjoyed via v-Tuner, I-Heart Radio and Tune-in. The Songbirds can also play files on a thumb drive and will receive or transmit Bluetooth content to or from any Bluetooth devices within range.

Control your Songbird using the free Songbird Control app on the App Store or Google Play. You can also use your favorite music apps such as Spotify, 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-enabled devices, other Alexa-compatible devices, or another Songbird device to stream music throughout your home. You may group units to play the same music throughout, or listen to separate programs on each. The Songbirds feature analog and digital outputs that allow you to connect a local source such as a turntable or CD player, and share that source wirelessly with other Songbirds.

Although some content is free, you will be required to purchase a subscription from the content supplier for specific premium services or advanced features. Configuration of your DLNA device to allow sharing may also be required in some instances.

Both Songbird models will accept analog and digital source inputs from local components, in addition to files on a thumb drive and will also receive Bluetooth content from any devices within range.

The Songbirds are capable of bit-perfect output from their digital outputs, or superb analog output via their high quality ESS Sabre DAC.

Songbird HRA adds a 75W/Ch amplifier powerful enough to drive virtually any home loudspeaker to room-filling volume levels. A mono subwoofer output replaces the coaxial digital output of the HR. It’s built-in high quality headphone output will deliver powerful output for private listening.

Setup

1. Download the Songbird Control app from the App Store or Google
   Play.
   2. 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.
   3. Apply power. After a few seconds a voice will say, “entering setup
   mode”, and the status LED will begin flashing orange. If it does not,
   press and hold the input switch until the LED flashes orange.
   4. Make sure Bluetooth and WiFi are both is turned on in your phone
   settings.
   5. Open the Songbird Control app. After a few moments the app should
   display a list of all the new devices and ask if you want to setup the
   device. If it does not, press the + at the top right corner of the device
   screen to search again. The app will walk you through the next steps.

System Requirements

• A WiFi router supporting the 2.4GHz or 5GHz dual/mode 802.11b/g/n/ac protocols. (5GHz recommended.
• A Smartphone or Tablet connected to the same WiFi network running iOS 9.0 or Android 6.0 or newer.

Setup with Apple Home

1. Tap the Apple Home app on your iOS device.
2. Press the + in the upper right corner. Then select “Add Accessory”
3. Press “More options…”
4. Select the device you wish to add.

Front Panel and Controls

Status Indicator – Colors indicate input source and status.
White – Network Streaming mode
Blue – Bluetooth (Flashes in pairing mode)
Green – Analog Input
Teal – USB device
Red – Optical
Yellow – Coaxial
Flashing White – System is Booting, please wait.
Flashing Orange – Setup Mode
Flashing White/Blue – Software is updating. Please wait.
Flashing Amber – Alexa notification

Input/Mode Switch – A short press toggles to the next source.
A long press >5 seconds enters setup mode

Volume/Play/Pause/Mute (HRA)- Rotate to adjust output volume. Each
press toggles between Play and Pause mode when Network streaming, or Mute and Unmute for other sources.

Play/Pause (HR) – Toggles between Play and Pause

Rear Panel and Output Connections

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. Songbird HR has both optical or wired (coaxial) choices. Both outputs are identical quality. Songbird HRA has replaces the coaxial digital output with an analog subwoofer output.

Speaker Connections (HRA ONLY)- Use to connect passive Stereo speakers from 2-8 Ohm impedance. The speakeer terminals will accept bare wire, spade lugs, or banana plugs.

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. All Songbirds will convert Digital inputs to analog output.

Wired Network Connection – Gigabit Ethernet connection may be used for higher network reliability when WiFi is weak or susceptable to interference.

USB – Connect a USB Thumb Drive here for music playback.

Power Input (HR) – USB-C 5V/1A power input. Connect a USB-C cable from the supplied power adapter here. Then plug the adapter into the wall outlet.

Power Input (HRA) – 32V/6A power input. IMPORTANT: Connect the power adapter to the Songbird HRA first, then plug the adapter into the wall outlet.

Plugging the adapter into the wall first will cause a spark when the live adapter plugged into the HRA. This is not dangerous or damaging, but can be disconcerting if you’re not expecting it.

Bluetooth

Songbird HR and HRA may receive Bluetooth from local devices for playback, or may transmit to Bluetooth speakers or headphones for convenient playback.

To Receive: Select the Bluetooth input from either the app or the front panel pushbutton. The Blue Flashing LED indicates pairing mode. Open your phone setup screen and Select the Songbird.

To Transmit: Tap the Output mode icon below the vilume slider in the Now- Playing screen in the app. Make sure the Bluetooth device you wish to pait to is discoverable, and select “Connect”. After a few moments you should see a list of available devices. Tap that device to initiate pairing.

Note: When playing music files from your phone library, we recommend playing from the My Music tab within the app over WiFi for the best uncompressed fidelity, instead of using Bluetooth.

Multiroom / Multizone setup.

Multiple Songbird devices may be used around the home and linked together for synchronized audio playback of either local sources, or streamed internet content.

Make sure all the Songbirds you wish to link are on the same network, then tap the “chain link” icon on the volume slider on the device page of the app. Select the various Songbirds you wish to link, and tap done.

Note: When mixing Songbird HR and HRA with original Songbird on the same network, the Songbird HR or HRA should be the originating device for a local source such as Bluetooth, a turntable, or auxiliary source. Any original Songbird devices should be used as the “receivers” for content “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.

There is inevetable delay with this process, therefore audio will not remain in sync with video sources.

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Warning:

Andover Audio, L.L.C.
15 High Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
www.andoveraudio.com
www.andoveraudio.com/support
Copyright 2023, Andover Audio L.L.C.
Andover Audio subscribes to a program of continuous improvement. As a result, some product features and characteristics may change without prior notice.

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