Platin Gate Technology Stereo Hub User manual

Stereo Hub Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
2. Stereo Hub Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
2.1 Included in the box 04
2.2 Stereo Hub Layout 05
2.3 Remote Layout 06
2.3 Wi-Fi LED indications 07
3. How to set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
3.1 Setting up the Stereo Hub 08
3.2 Pairing the remote 08
3.3 Connecting the Hub to home network 09
3.4 Pairing speakers using WiSA 10
4. How to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Using the remote 11
4.2 Channel setup using remote 12
4.3 Audio Playback 14
4.4 Automatic Standby 18
5. Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Drop-outs in only one speaker 19
5.2 Power cycling 20
5.3 Factory reset 20
6. Safety & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Important Safety Instructions 21
6.2 Warning 22
6.3 Legal information 22

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Introduction
Thank you for buying the Stereo Hub. We hope you will enjoy it!
Features:
• Audio streaming
Stream wireless audio from a wide variety of services.
• DSP functions for manual and Room EQ
Adjust your speakers using multiple audio lters or use our
automatic Room EQ so your speakers sound just right.
• Hi-resolution playback
Play digital content with a high sample rate of up to 192kHz
from streaming, optical COAX or USB inputs.
• APP based interface with system trimming options.
Personalize your settings to get the best listening experience
out of your space and speakers.
1. Introduction

Stereo Hub Overview
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2. Stereo Hub Overview
2.1 Included in the box
1x Stereo Hub
1x Remote
1x Antenna
1x Power adapter (with EU/US/UK
plug)
2x AAA Batteries
1x Allen key

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Stereo Hub Overview
2.2 Stereo Hub Layout
Wi- LED
LINE
Optical
AUX
Reset
Service port
WiSA LED
HDMI
COAX
USB Audio
Antenna
Pairing button
FRONT
REAR
Power input

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2.3 Remote Layout
PREV
OK
Navigation arrows
Volume indicator
Mute
Input indicator
Power ON/OFF
Pause/Play
NEXT

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Stereo Hub Overview
2.3 Wi-Fi LED indications
Solid white: Connected to network
White (slow blinking): Booting
White (rapid blinking): Wi-Fi conguration mode
Solid green: Spotify streaming
White (Irregular blinking): Updating software

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3.1 Setting up the Stereo Hub
1. Connect antenna to the back
• Screw the included Wi-Fi ante-
na on to the back plate of the
Stereo Hub.
3. How to set up
2. Connect power supply
• Plug the included power adapt-
er into the Stereo Hub.
3.2 Pairing the remote
Pair the remote before proceeding to the next step. Make sure
your Hub is on before starting.
1. Insert batteries
• Unscrew the bottom plate of
the remote using the included
Allen key.
• Insert batteries into your re-
mote.
• Make sure batteries has the
correct direction, as indicated
on the inside of the remote.

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How to set up
2. Press and hold pair
• Press and hold the ‘Pair’ button
on the Stereo Hub for 3 seconds
until the WiSA LED on the REAR
of the Stereo Hub starts blinking
rapidly.
3. Press any button on remote
• Press any button on the remote,
if pairing is successful, the
‘WiSA LED’ on the rear of the
hub will stop blinking.
• When pressing any button on
the remote, the ‘WiSA LED’
should blink once.
3 SEC
3.3 Connecting the Hub to home network
1. Download the “Google Home” App
Scan the QR code below to get direct access to the app from the
Apple Store or the Google Play store.
IOS Android

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2. Power on the Stereo Hub
The Stereo Hub is ready for the next step when the ‘Wi-Fi LED’
starts ashing rapidly, meaning it has entered ‘Wi-Fi Congura-
tion’ mode.
3. Open the Google Home app and follow the instructions
You will be guided through each step in the app.
4. Wait for LED to turn solid white
After nishing the setup in the Google Home app, the ‘Wi-Fi LED’
should turn solid white, signifying that the Hub is connected to
the Wi-Fi and ready to stream.
3.4 Pairing speakers using WiSA
The Stereo Hub can easily be paired with any WiSA certied
speakers.
1. Prepare speakers
• Make sure all speakers are cor-
rectly positioned, powered ON
and their pairing or associate
mode is activated.
2. Press pair
• To pair the speakers with the
Stereo Hub, press the pairing
button on REAR once and await
slow blinking in WiSA LED while
connecting.

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How to use
4. How to use
4.1 Using the remote
Changing volume
Volume can be adjusted on the remote using the up
and down ‘Navigation’ buttons.
Input selection
Input can be changed using the remote by pressing
the left/right navigation buttons. You can see the
current input on screen or on the ‘Input Indicator’
LED.
SKIP/Play/Pause
The audio stream can be started, paused, and
tracks skipped, using the bottom three buttons.
This is only available for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi inputs.
Mute
The audio can be muted using the ‘Mute’ button.
Press once to mute, and press again to unmute.
Power Surround Hub ON/OFF
The Stereo Hub can be turned ON or OFF using the
‘ON/OFF’ button.
Hide Bluetooth visibility
• Hold PREV button for 3 seconds. When input
LED blinks, Bluetooth is hidden and no new
units can be paired.
• Hold NEXT button for 3 seconds. When input
LED blinks, Bluetooth is visible for pairing new
units.

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4.2 Channel setup using remote
Before starting, make sure your remote is paired, and speakers
are on and paired.
1. Start Channel Setup mode
Press ‘Pair’ button on the REAR of
the Stereo Hub quickly thee times.
2. Assign channel to speaker
When Channel Setup mode is en-
tered, one of the speakers in the
setup will start producing noise.
Use the remote buttons to assign
the corresponding channel:
• PREV - Left channel
• PAUSE - Subwoofer channel
• NEXT - Right channel
Lock volume for specic input
A volume can be locked for specic inputs.
• Select the input and volume you want to lock.
• Press and hold mute for 5 seconds until the
input indicator blinks once.
NB: To unlock, choose the input you want to
unlock and press and hold mute again for 5
seconds
3 clicks
Left Right
Sub

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3. Check speaker assignment
After assigning a speaker, the
volume LED’s on the remote will
indicate what channel is assigned
to the speaker as follows:
• 1 LED - Left channel
• 3 LEDs - Subwoofer channel
• 9 LEDs - Right channel
4. Assign other speakers
Once a channel has been correctly
assigned, jump to next speak-
er with the input select button.
The input LED will indicate which
speaker is chosen. Volume LED’s
will indicate which channel is cur-
rently set.
5. End Channel Setup mode
When all speakers are correctly
assigned, you can exit Channel
Setup mode by pressing the ‘Pow-
er’ button on the remote.
Left RightSub
Left Right
Sub
END
setup

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4.3 Audio Playback
HDMI
• Connect the Stereo Hub HDMI input to your TV’s
HDMI(ARC/eARC) input, using a HDMI 1.4 or
newer HDMI cable. Change the audio output of
your TV to HDMI(ARC/eARC)
• If Stereo Hub is not identied as your TV’s output
audio device, change the TV’s input to the HD-
MI(ARC/eARC) input to make the handshake and
then back to your desired source.
• if your TV supports eARC, it is important to dis-
able eARC in the TV’s menu.
LINE
• Any analogue source with LINE out can be con-
nected to the Stereo Hub through the LINE port
on the REAR of the Hub.
• Switch audio input to “LINE” using the remote to
playback audio.
NB: LINE can only support up to 2,5V rms
Optical
• Any source with optical SPDIF output can be
connected to your Stereo Hub through the two
optical ports on the REAR of the Hub.
• Switch audio input to the chosen Optical port.
using the remote.

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How to use
Audio USB
• A computer can be connected to the Stereo Hub
using a USB-A to USB-B cable.
• Switch audio input to USB using the remote.
• USB input is default with xed full gain. This
is to allow users to control volume from their
computer. Should you want to unlock the xed
volume - press-and-hold the mute button for 5
seconds to release it.
AUX
• Any source with AUX output can be connected
to your Stereo Hub through the AUX port on the
REAR of the Hub.
• Switch audio input to AUX using the remote.
COAX
• Any source with COAX output can be connected
to your Stereo Hub through the COAX port on
the REAR of the Hub.
• Switch audio input COAX using the remote.
Bluetooth
• The Stereo Hub is by default visible and ready for
Bluetooth pairing. Find and select the Stereo Hub
in the Blutooth Settings on the device you want
to connect, the name should be something like
“Stereo Hub_XXXXXX”.
• When the connection is established, the input
will change automatically to “BT”, making it ready
to start playback.
• If a new device needs to be connected, discon-
nect the current device before starting the new
connection process.

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Spotify Connect
• Open the Spotify Connect app and make sure
your device and the Stereo Hub is on the same
network.
• Find your Stereo Hub in the app and select it as
playback device.
• The input will automatically switch to “Wi-Fi”.
This can be seen on the ‘Input indicator’ on the
remote.
• If a new input is selected, playback will be
paused. Resuming playback will change the
input back to “Wi-Fi”.
Apple AirPlay
• Make sure the device you want to play from and
the Stereo Hub is on the same network.
• Find the “AirPlay” icon on the device you want to
play from. Tap it and select your Stereo Hub from
the list.
• The input will automatically switch to “Wi-Fi”.
This can be seen on the ‘Input indicator’ on the
remote.
• If a new input is selected, AirPlay will disconnect
and will need to be reconnected as described
above.
Google Chromecast
• Make sure the device you want to play from and
the Stereo Hub is on the same network.
• Find the “Chromecast” icon on the device you
want to play from. Tap it and select your Stereo
Hub from the list.
• The input will automatically switch to “Wi-Fi”.
This can be seen on the ‘Input indicator’ on the
remote.

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DLNA
• Open your designated DLNA app and make sure
your device and the Stereo Hub is on the same
network.
• Find the your Stereo Hub in the app and select it
as playback device.
• The input will automatically switch to “Wi-Fi”.
This can be seen on the ‘Input indicator’ on the
remote.
• If a new input is selected, playback will be
paused. Resuming playback will change the
input back to “Wi-Fi”.
• If a new input is selected, Chromecast will be
paused. Resuming the casting will change the
input back to “Wi-Fi”.
Roon
• Open the Roon app and make sure your device
and the Stereo Hub is on the same network.
• Find the your Stereo Hub in the app and select it
as playback device.
• The input will automatically switch to “Wi-Fi”.
This can be seen on the ‘Input indicator’ on the
remote.
• If a new input is selected, playback will be
paused. Resuming playback will change the
input back to “Wi-Fi”.

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4.4 Automatic Standby
The Stereo Hub will enter Automatic Standby mode after 20
minutes without audio signal. The Stereo Hub will become active
again automatically when it recieves a signal.
NB: When Stereo Hub goes to standby from the Optical,
LINE, COAX, AUX og USB inputs, it is only able to wake
up again from the input it was using before it went into
standby

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Trouble shooting
5. Trouble shooting
If you are experiencing problems that are not described in this
guide, please visit our FAQ at: https://platinaudio.com/
5.1 Drop-outs in only one speaker
1. Check if the location of your Surround Hub is optimal
• Make sure there are at least 3 meters between the router (Or
other wireless equipment) and the StereoHub.
• Avoid having walls beteen the Stereo Hub and the speakers.
• Avoid having the router placed in between the Stereo Hub
and the speakers.
2. Check Wi-Fi settings
• Try to avoid MESH networks.
• Instead try to connect to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
• Try to avoid having a too high bandwidth, aim for 20MHz or
40MHz if possible.
If only one speaker looses input (as opposed to all speakers
in your setup loosing their input at the same time), it indicates
that there may be signals interfering with the WiSA connection.
Please follow these guidelines carefully, to trouble shoot this:

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5.2 Power cycling
Some times after a software update, it can be a good idea to
power cycle the unit:
1. Turn of the unit.
2. Wait for 30 seconds before returning power to the unit.
5.3 Factory reset
If you for some reason need to factory reset the Stereo Hub,
press the pinhole button on the REAR of the Stereo Hub.