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SoundShift
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Kaiser Baas SoundShift User Manual

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Contents
Community: 4
Safety Precautions 6
Whats in the Box? 7
Product Diagram 8
Connection Guide 9
Connect your SoundShift to your HiFi 10
Connect SoundShift to your devices 11
Using Point-to-Point (PtoP) Connection 12
Using Network (NET) Connection 13
Renaming SoundShift 15
Streaming music from your device 16
Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones 17
HTC Smartphones 18
Sony Xperia™ Smartphones 19
Apple iPhone 20
PC via Windows Media Player 21
Mac via iTunes 22
Specifications 23
Frequently Asked Questions 24
Contact Us 26
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Safety Precautions
Before using SoundShift, please ensure you read and understand all the safety precautions below.
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. SoundShift may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Do not place heavy objects on SoundShift, as this may cause the unit to malfunction.
Do not attempt to open the case or modify SoundShift in any way, as this will void your warranty. Maintenance and repairs should only be performed by Kaiser Baas.
Do not dispose of the unit via conventional domestic waste.
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Whats in the Box?
Please ensure the product package has all the following contents:
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C
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B
C
D
E
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Warranty card
(Optical cable not included)
SoundShift
3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable
Power supply
User guide
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Product Diagram
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LED Power Indicator
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3.5mm Audio Output
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Power Button
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S/PDIF Audio Output
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Reset
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Micro USB Power Input
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PtoP / NET Switch
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Connection Guide
Tip: SoundShift does not have an inbuilt amplifier. It must be connected to either powered speakers or an amplifier.
Point-to-Point (PtoP) connection
Network (NET) Connection
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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.
Connect your SoundShift to your HiFi
Connect your SoundShift using the Micro USB Cable a Power Supply
Connect SoundShift to speakers
3.5mm Audio Cable
S/PDIF Cable
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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. This allows you to play music from your computer, smartphone or tablet while these devices are connected to your home WiFi network and the internet. (NOTE: The rear PtoP/NET switch must be set to PtoP during the Network set-up process).
or
Point-to-Point (PtoP): If you do not have a home WiFi
network, the Point-to-Point setting lets your SoundShift create its own WiFi network. You can connect your computer, smartphone or tablet to SoundShift’s WiFi network to play music. While connected to SoundShift, these devices will not have internet access.
Tip: SoundShift can only connect to devices with WiFi capabilities, such as notebook computers, smartphones and tablets. A WiFi adaptor may be required to connect to SoundShift from a desktop computer.
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Using Point-to-Point (PtoP) Connection
If you do not have a home WiFi network, SoundShift can create a WiFi network to allow a Point-to-Point connection with your devices. If you do have a home WiFi network, skip to “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. Press the Power button on the front of the SoundShift, with the LED power indicator changing from red to blue.
SoundShift will create a WiFi network called “SoundShift”. Use your computer, smartphone or tablet to find and join this WiFi network (see Android screenshot 1).
Your Point-to-Point connection is now complete (please note, your device will not be connected to the internet).You can advance to “Streaming music from your devices”.
Android Screenshot 1
Tip: If your computer, smartphone or tablet can not see SoundShift, ensure that your device has not automatically switched to another WiFi network.
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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 the SoundShift, with the LED power indicator changing from red to blue.
SoundShift will create a WiFi network called “SoundShift”. Use your computer, smartphone or tablet to find and join this WiFi network (see Android screenshot 1).
Now you can configure SoundShift to join your home WiFi network. Open your device’s internet web browser app – such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Chrome – and enter the following address:
http://192.168.0.1:50000
The screen in Android screenshot 2 will appear, or one similar.
Select “Choose a Network”.
Android Screenshot 2
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Select your home WiFi network from the list (see Android screenshot 3) and follow the prompts to enter your home WiFi password and update SoundShift’s WiFi settings.
The message “Wi-Fi Setting succeed” appears when the SoundShift has successfully connected to your home WiFi network. Now you can flick the switch on the rear of SoundShift to NET and advance to “Streaming music from your devices”.
Tip: Flicking the switch on the rear of SoundShift to NET disables its WiFi network. If your device does not automatically reconnect to your home WiFi network you may need to reconnect it manually.
Android Screenshot 3
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, oers access to advanced settings. These include password-protecting SoundShift’s WiFi network, upgrading the firmware and restoring SoundShift’s factory settings.
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Renaming SoundShift
(Additional Setting Option)
It can be useful to rename the unit, particularly if you have multiple SoundShifts in your home. You could name one “Bedroom” and another “Living Room”.
To rename SoundShift, press the front Power button to turn o the unit (power light turns red). Set the rear switch set to PtoP and then press the Power button again to turn on SoundShift (power light turns blue). Using your device, join SoundShift’s WiFi network and visit the following address in your internet web browser;
http://192.168.0.1:50000
Select “Rename Device” (see Android screenshot 4) and follow the prompts. When instructed to reboot, press the front Power button to turn o 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 network using a Network (NET) connection, flick the switch on the rear of SoundShift to NET.
Android Screenshot 4
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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. AirPlay is Apple’s streaming music format.
Tip: There are many DLNA-enabled music apps for various devices, but compatibility between DLNA-capable apps and DLNA-capable players can vary.
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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 Point­to-Point mode).
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HTC Smartphones
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Sony Xperia™ Smartphones
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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)
S/N 89dB
THD+N 85dBFs
Power DC 5V /500mA
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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.
Q. Why can’t I use the internet on my device when I’m using SoundShift?
A. Your devices can not connect to the internet when connected to SoundShift’s WiFi network using a Point­ to-Point connection (with the rear switch set to the PtoP). In order to access the internet from your device, your device and SoundShift must be connected to your home WiFi network using a Network (NET) connection.
Q. Why is the music breaking up or dropping out?
A1. 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.
A2. There may be interference caused by other nearby wireless devices or appliances such as microwave ovens. Try relocating SoundShift or your device.
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Q. Why can’t I play a selected file from my device?
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.
A3. There may be interference caused by other nearby wireless devices or appliances such as microwave ovens. Try relocating SoundShift or your device.
Q. Why can’t I play music via DLNA from my device?
A. Not all music apps on all devices support DLNA. Search your app store for DLNA-compatible music apps.
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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
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