USER GUIDE 1
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ILLUSTRATIONS 25.00 mm 1: Controls Touch sensor and LED indicator 128.00 mm 26.
PACKAGE CONTENT UNPACK AND PLUG IN • Aston Martin Zygote x 1 • Product bag x 1 1. Find a flat surface to safely place the Zygote speaker box on • Gloves x 1 • Accessory box x 1 • Power cord eligible for market x 1 • USB cable x 1 • Welcome Guide x 1 4. Take out the white gloves from the speaker box. Carefully lift out the product bag including the Zygote. Place it on your preferred location, note “Safety” on page 6 • User Guide x 1 5.
INDEX Illustrations 3 Package content 4 Unpack and plug in 4 Safety 6 Compatibility 7 Apple AirPlay 7 DLNA 7 The Zygote tour 8 Reinventing sound through new technologies 8 LED indicator 8 Touch sensor 8 External connections 8 Zygote app 8 Compatibility 8 Getting Started 9 Powering on 9 Powering off 9 Sleep mode 9 Volume control 9 Mute 9 External connections 11 Analogue and digital audio inputs 11 The USB connector 11 Audio setup 11 Location 11
SAFETY 1. Read these instructions carefully 2. Keep these instructions 3. Heed all warning 4. Follow all instructions 5. Do not use this product near water 6. Clean only with dry cloth 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
COMPATIBILITY Apple AirPlay “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad,” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
THE ZYGOTE TOUR Audiomoda, in cooperation with Aston Martin, proudly presents the Aston Martin Zygote, a luxurious stand-alone wireless audio system for your home. hidden underneath the cabinet, details described in “Illustrations” on page 3. • By pressing the input selector located on the touch sensor panel to the left of the LED indicator, you change the product source.
GETTING STARTED Powering on • Yellow Medium volume As described in “Unpack and plug in” on page 4, plug the power cord into the back of the Zygote and plug the power cord into a mains wall. Make sure to connect the Zygote to an outlet with the correct voltage. The LED indicator will have a solid red light. Zygote is now set up, in standby mode and ready to be powered on. Turn on your Zygote by holding the LED indicator for more than three seconds. The LED indicator will flash slowly.
WIRELESS SETUP The Zygote app makes it easy to set up and manage the Zygote, walking you through the simple steps to connect you to your Wi-Fi, and choose and manage your settings, all wirelessly. The Zygote has a wireless setup mode for Apple Airplay and DLNA. In this mode, the Zygote can be set up towards a router or as a Wi-Fi direct access point. When set up against a router, the devices streaming audio to Zygote needs to be connected to the same router.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS AUDIO SETUP Analogue and digital audio inputs The Zygote control app contains three different functions for altering the sound of the Zygote. Analogue sources connects to the red (right) and white (left) RCA sockets. Select analogue input (green) on the Zygote. Connect digital sources to the yellow RCA sockets. Select digital input (yellow) on the Zygote. The USB connector • USB charging Provides fast USB charging to phones and tablets.
WI-FI SETUP IN DEPTH There are different methods for setting up your Zygote to against an existing Wi-Fi network. To enter Wi-Fi setup mode, touch and hold the input selector button for five seconds until the LED flashes in purple. When the Zygote is connected in one way, it will exit the WiFi setup mode automatically. If the Zygote is unable to connect, it will timeout after two minutes and leave Wi-Fi setup mode.
you want to connect the Zygote to. First, set the Zygote up in Wi-Fi direct mode (follow steps above). To use the app, you need to connect your device to the Zygote with Wi-Fi direct mode. Go to the network page in the app, and select “Manual setup”. Follow the instructions to complete the setup. When the new settings are stored, the Zygote now disappears from the app. The Zygote is now connected to your Wi-Fi network.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Controls Android™ and iOS® control app for basic controls and audio settings Touch sensor and LED indicator for basic controls Signal processing Built in high performance digital signal processor (DSP) User selectable tone controls Room adaptation control Stereo sound stage enhancement Precision loudspeaker correction Dynamic signal enhancement Digital loudspeaker crossover High performance 32 bit digital to analogue conversion Audio output High performance Class D power amplif
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS As pr. 1. January 2015 product information requirements for networked equipment enclosed please find information on the Zygote’s Power Consumption and how to operate the product’s Wireless Network Ports. This information is also available on www.audiomoda.
COMPLIANCE FCC Statement 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. Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des réglementations de la FCC.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFO CERTIFICATIONS The Aston Martin Zygote is designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). These symbols indicate compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives. Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance.
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