Chord Electronics Product Communication | English The Pumphouse, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Kent, ME16 9NB. Great Britain. +44 (0) 1622 721 444 info@chordelectronics.co.uk chordelectronics.co.uk 2go Manual - V.1.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 1 Content Introduction 3 Registering 2go 4 Updating 2go 4 Product description 5 Charging 2go 8 Connecting 2go to Hugo 2 9 Powering on 2go 2 10 GoFigure app – Configuration 11 Configuration menu 13 Connection methods 14 Audio playback 17 Manual configuration 21 Browser configuration 24 GoFigure app – Extra features 26 Technical specifications 28
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 2 Introduction This user manual is intended for 2go users. It contains all the information necessary to safely and successfully use 2go . The user manual describes 2go and provides the essential user instructions related to everyday use. 2.1 Safety Please take note of the following safety instructions before using 2go: • Never allow 2go to come into contact with water or other liquids. • Never spray cleaner onto 2go.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 3 Registering 2go 2go comes with a three-year warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship through fair wear and tear. • Register your 2yu via the Chord Electronics website: www.chordelectronics.co.uk/register-product • Registering your product helps us to provide you with the best possible after-sales support. In the unlikely event of a claim, you must first contact your supplying dealer.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 5 Product description 2go is a portable music streamer and player. Combined with Hugo 2, it can wirelessly stream from connected devices and play back audio via Roon, AirPlay or from a Micro SD card, all with smartphone control. 2go provides access to hi-fi sound quality at home or on-the-go, via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or LAN. 5.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 5.2 Status LEDs 2go uses three LEDs to communicate feedback: • 2go status LED E • Network status LED C • Charge status LED F These LEDs emit various colours to communicate 2go’s status: Flashing Flashing 2go status LED Network status LED 2go has successfully read the inserted MicroSD card. 2go is in Hotspot mode and is available as a Wi-Fi connection for an external device. 2go cannot read the inserted MicroSD card.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual Battery level 5.3 When 2go is switched on, the charge status LED F will glow in 1 of 4 colours to indicate the battery level: Flashing Charging NOTE 100-75% 75-50% 50-25% 25-5% 5-0% The microprocessor remains active when 2go is switched off. This causes the battery to slowly empty over time. TIP The battery level is also displayed in the Home menu of the GoFigure app (see chapter 6). 5.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 6 Charging 2go 2go can be charged with the provided USB cable L or the charger supplied with Hugo 2. It takes about 5 hours to charge 2go. 2go and Hugo 2 can be charged simultaneously, with a charge time of about 8 hours. NOTE When using a different charger, make sure it can supply at least 1A to charge 2go. To charge 2go and Hugo 2 simultaneously, an input of at least 2A is required.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 7 Connecting 2go to Hugo 2 To connect 2go to Hugo 2: 1. Screw the connector pins M into the front of Hugo 2 until finger tight. NOTE: please do not over-tighten as this will damage your Hugo 2 2. Gently attach 2go to Hugo 2. 3. Tighten 2go’s locking hex screws A with the provided Allen wrench N .
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 8 Powering on 2go To power on 2go: 1. Attach 2go to Hugo 2 (see chapter 4). 2. Press and hold the ‘config’ button B for 2 seconds. or 3. Press and hold the power button of Hugo2 until the buttons start to glow. 2go will now automatically switch on. 4. Wait approximately 15 seconds. The Network status LED C will remain Orange whilst booting up (please wait). When fully booted the LED will then show the current network status (see section 2.2). 5.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 9 GoFigure app – Configuration 2go can be configured with the GoFigure app, available for download on the App Store or Google Play. 9.1 Requirement Your control device must have Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi compatibility. If this requirement is not met, see chapter 9 for the manual configuration method. 9.2 First use The Setup Wizard of the GoFigure app can be used to quickly set 2go’s most important settings (see page 11): 1.
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Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 10 Configuration menu The configuration menu of the GoFigure app allows you to manage and control your 2go: 1 2 3 4 1 Home tab 2 Music tab 5 3 Help tab 4 Settings tab 5 Status bar: – Hot Spot connection – Wi-Fi connection – Bluetooth connection – Charging – Battery level 6 6 2go status information: – Device name – Connected device – Active connection method – Audio playback mode 7 DSD/Bit Perfect toggle 8 Audio playback controls 7 8 13
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 11 Connection methods 2Go can connect to an audio source or your control device via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or LAN. 11.1 Bluetooth 2go’s Bluetooth connection is always available. To establish a Bluetooth connection: 1. Enable Bluetooth on your control device or audio source. 2. Make sure 2go is within range of your control device (< 5 m). 3. Select 2go from the list of available devices. 4. If asked, enter 0000 as the input code.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual External network 2go can connect to an available Wi-Fi network. This option is enabled when Airplane Mode and Hotspot Mode are deselected in the Settings tab 4 . 1. In the Settings tab 4 , press Wi-Fi to select or manually add a network. 2. Select an available network from the list. Enter the password and press Submit to connect. or 3. Press Manually add network and enter the name and password of the network you want to add. Press Done to connect.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 11.3 LAN When wireless internet is not available, 2go can establish a LAN connection via an ethernet cable: 1. Connect the provided ethernet cable O to 2go’s ethernet port D NOTE Wi-Fi is disabled when an Ethernet cable is connected. TIP A LAN connection should be registered automatically will in most cases allow for zero configuration.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 12 Audio playback 2go can play back audio from the various sources (see chapter 2) and will automatically select the correct source for you when you press play. Please make sure that if you are playing back audio through Hugo 2 that the USB input is selected, this is denoted by a white colour. 12.1 Roon 2go can act as a Roon Ready device and play back audio from your personal Roon server: 1.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 12.4 MicroSD cards 2go is able to play back music stored on one or two MicroSD cards via DLNA, UPnP or MPD. NOTE NOTE 2go has two MicroSD slots H J . 2go supports up to a total of 4 TB of MicroSD storage capacity. 1. Insert a MicroSD card into one of the MicroSD slots H J . The 2go status LED E flashes green when the card is detected. NOTE If there is an error when reading the card, the 2go status LED E will flash red.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 2. On your control device, open a DLNA, UPnP or MPD app of your choice (e.g. M-connect (iOS/ Android) or 8 Player (iOS). 3. In the app, select 2go as the audio output. 4. Select a song from the MicroSD card’s directory to begin playback. Quickplay The Quickplay option allows you to look at any MPD playlists stored on the MicroSD card. See chapter 11 for more information. 1. Press the Music tab 2 or use the playback controls on the home screen. 2.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 12.5 Internet music playlist See below for the step by step process of using M-connect for online music playback.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 13 Manual configuration If your 2go or control device does not meet the requirements for configuration via the GoFigure app, the connectivity and audio playback modes can also be manually configured. 13.1 Connecting 2go 2go can be connected to external devices in four ways (see chapter 7): • Bluetooth • Wi-Fi network • Wi-Fi hotspot • Local Area Network (LAN).
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual “mode: Hotspot password reset” “mode: Bluetooth PIN reset” “factory reset” “firmware update” 5. After reaching the desired option, wait 5 seconds. Press the Configuration button B one last time when instructed: “mode: press to enter XXXX mode” “mode: entering XXXX mode” NOTE Selecting one of the three reset options requires you to hold the Configuration button B for several seconds.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual Wi-Fi network mode Network mode allows 2go to connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. Select “mode: enter Network mode” by using the Configuration button B . TIP 2go is available for Wi-Fi connection when the 2go status LED E starts to flash blue. TIP 2go will automatically look for or connect to a known Wi-Fi network. A new Wi-Fi network must first be added in the browser configuration menu. See chapter 7 on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 13.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 14 Browser configuration As an alternative to the GoFigure app, 2go can also be configured in a browser menu. This menu is only available on a control device that is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot generated by 2go. 1. Activate the Hotspot mode of 2go. 2. Connect your control device to 2GO-XXXXX, where XXXXX is a number unique to your 2go. 3. Open a web browser window and go to www.2go.audio or http://192.168.1.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual Wi-Fi settings The Wi-Fi settings section allows you to: • (Re)name your 2go. • Enter the network name and password of the Wi-Fi network you wish to use. • Save a Wi-Fi network to add it to 2go’s memory. • Assign a password to the Wi-Fi hotspot created by your 2go when in Hotspot mode. • Select the country that matches the used Wi-Fi network. Manage Connections The Manage Connections section allows you to delete a previously saved Wi-Fi network from 2go’s memory.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 15 GoFigure app – Extra features The GoFigure app’s configuration menu has some extra features that allow you to customize your 2go audio playback experience. 15.1 DSD / Bit Perfect Adjusting the volume with the physical controls of your control device can compromise the quality of the digital signal. DSD / Bit Perfect disables the physical volume control on your control device and prevents this from happening. 1.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 15.3 General Settings The General Settings menu contains information about 2go’s networks and the contents of its MicroSD card. 1. In the Settings tab 4 of the configuration menu, press General Settings. 2. Press Refresh DLNA Database to retrieve information about a newly inserted MicroSD card. 15.4 Device Settings The Device Settings menu allows you to change 2go’s settings. 1. In the Settings tab 4 of the configuration menu, press Device Settings. 2.
Chord Electronics 2go | User manual 16 Technical Specifications We are invested to keeping 2go up to date. Please refer to www.chordelectronics.co.uk for the most recent specifications. Dimensions 50 mm x 100 mm x 22 mm Weight 2Go 155 g Weight 2Go + Hugo 2 545 g Playback time Approx. 12+ hours Charging time Approx. 5 hours Charging input 5V / 2A Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 4.1 / A2DP PCM sample rates 44.
