EarthQuake ARO-300 User manual

ARO-300
Multi-Zone/Source WiFi Audio Router
User Manual
Earthquake Sound Corp.
[phone] | U.S. Toll Free: [phone]
www.earthquakesound.com

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Included Hardware........................
Requirements................................
ARO-300 Overview........................
Hardware Installation
WiFi Connection..........................
Ethernet Connection..................
Device Pairing...............................
Alternative Pairing Method..........
In App Input Switching
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Factory Reset.................................
Features........................................
Antenna Positioning......................
Specifications................................
Customer Support.........................
Warranty Guidelines......................
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Earthquake Sound Corporation
2727 McCone Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545. USA
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This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound
Corporation. The information is subject to change without notice. Earthquake Sound Corporation
assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
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Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing an ARO-300 Wireless Audio Router. The ARO-300 is the fastest streaming
2.4GHz WiFi router module on the market. It can handle a data rate of up to 300Mbps and its DAC
supports 24 bit/192KHz. Building off of the AR-300’s success, the ARO-300 maintains the open
source app usage while offering superior range as well as 3.5mm line and optical inputs.
The 2.4GHz is one of the most common WiFi spectrums due to its long range. Additionally, the
2.4GHz can navigate through obstacles with less interference.
With the applied proprietary algorithm, the ARO-300 optimizes your bandwidth and produces high
quality audio processing.
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Introduction

iOS®Android®
Included Hardware
Requirements
1 x ARO-300 WiFi Audio Router
1 x 5V (2A) USB power supply
1 x Micro USB cable
1 x 3.5mm to RCA cable
1. The ARO-300 is intended to work with the Earthquake Player App using any iOS® or Android®
based device. The user must download the app and install it prior to setup. Similarly, Android
based products should download the app from the Google Play Store® prior to ARO-300
installation. Please note that although we recommend the EARTHQUAKE PLAYER, the ARO-300
is open source so other applications may work as well.
2. WiFi router that supports 2.4GHz band.
3. WiFi enabled mobile device (ie. iPod®, iPad®, Android®) or other WiFi enabled audio player
devices.
4. Portable or home stereo system that has Optical or a 3.5mm audio AUX-IN connection (sold
separately).
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iOS®and Android®are the property of their respective trademark
holders and have no affiliation with Earthquake Sound Corp.

ARO-300 Overview
1. Green LED
Illuminates when 3.5mm line in mode is enabled. Green and red LED lights will flash
when factory reset is initated.
2. Blue LED
Illuminates when Optical In is enabled.
3. Red LED
Illuminates when WiFi mode is enabled and flashes when in pairing mode.
4. LAN Connector
This connector allows you to hard wire the ARO-300 module to a local WiFi router for
faster internet access. This will bypass the WiFi setup process.
5. Optical In
Allows you to connect the ARO-300 to devices that offer an Optical Output.
6. USB Port
Used for connecting a USB drive for music storage on the ARO-300 module.
7. Audio Output
Use 3.5mm jack to connect the ARO-300 module to an amplifier or powered speakers.
8. Audio Input
Allows you to connect the ARO-300 to devices that offer a Line Output.
9. WPS Button
Press and hold this button for two seconds to pair the ARO-300 module to the local
router. Hold for 8 seconds to reset to factory settings and the red and green LED lights
will flash.
10. Micro USB Port
This 5V (2A) USB input is used to power the ARO-300.
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ARO-300 Overview
1. Cycle Input
Used to switch between Line In, Optical In, and WiFi In.
2. Party Mode
Makes the selected router the “master” for all ARO-300’s on the network. All other ARO’s
will reproduce the “master” output.
3. Cycle Playlist
When pressed this button will switch between programmed playlists from the app.
4. Volume Down
Press to decrease volume.
5. Volume Up
Press to increase volume.

ARO-300
TRIGGER IN
Hardware Installation
Step 1.
Connect the ARO-300 to power via the supplied 5V USB power supply. The
power LED indicator will light up red once the ARO-300 is connected to a power
source.
Step 2.
Using the provided 3.5mm to RCA cable, connect the ARO-300 to your powered speakers.
or to an amplifier that powers our speakers.
For WiFi Connection
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ARO-300
ARO-300
Optical
In
Line
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or
Optical or Line In setup from the back of a TV to an ARO-300 to be broadcasted over WiFi network.
Line or Optical In Connections
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Network Router
For Ethernet Connection
Step 1.
Connect the ARO-300 to power via the supplied 5V USB power supply. The power LED indicator will
light up red once the ARO-300 is connected to a power source.
Step 2.
Using the provided 3.5mm to RCA wire, connect the ARO-300 to your powered speakers.
Step 3.
Using an ethernet cable (sold separately), connect the ARO-300 to your WiFi network router.
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Pairing Method
Step 1.
Connect your iOS® or Android® device to your
local 2.4GHz WiFi network.
NOTE: The WiFi router in your network must
support a 2.4GHz band.
Step 2.
When opening the Earthquake Player app for the first
time, you will see the screen as shown on the right.
Click “WiFi Setup Wizard” at the bottom of the screen.
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