Quick Navigation
Use this page when you already know what you are trying to do. Pick the closest goal first instead of reading the whole docs tree from the top.
By Goal
Section titled “By Goal”| What you want to do | Start here |
|---|---|
| Download, install, and open ECHO for the first time | Beginner Setup |
| Verify playback as quickly as possible | Quick Start |
| Decide between local files, remote libraries, and plugin sources | Import Audio Sources |
| Import local folders, organize albums, and fix tags | Library |
| Import NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music, Spotify, or other playlists | Playlist Import |
| Connect WebDAV, NAS, Jellyfin, Emby, or Subsonic | Remote Sources and Cloud Drive / Subsonic Guide |
| Play internet radio | Internet Radio |
| Stream to a network player, amplifier, TV, or renderer | DLNA / Network Streamer |
| Check what AirPlay support means | AirPlay Support Boundaries |
| Configure output devices, WASAPI, ASIO, exclusive mode, or DSD | Audio Output |
| Understand EQ, DSP, clipping, and headroom | EQ Guide and DSP Beginner Guide |
| Configure HQPlayer | HQPlayer Guide |
| Check USB DAC drivers, third-party drivers, or ASIO4ALL boundaries | USB DAC Drivers and Third-Party Driver Boundaries |
| Set up lyrics, MV, translation, or romanization | Lyrics And MV |
| Install or author plugins | Plugin Authoring Guide |
| Build or generate themes | AI Theme Guide |
| Buy, activate, or unbind ECHO Pro | ECHO Pro |
| Check download, plugin-source, copyright, and legal boundaries | Download And Plugin Source Boundaries |
| Report a bug or ask for troubleshooting help | Troubleshooting |
| Read common answers | FAQ |
| Read engineering structure, tech stack, and development rules | Engineering Docs |
By Symptom
Section titled “By Symptom”| Problem | Recommended page |
|---|---|
| No sound, crackling, half-speed playback, or track-skip failures | Audio Output and Troubleshooting |
| Songs do not appear after import, covers are wrong, or albums are grouped badly | Library |
| You are unsure about the boundary between audio sources and music downloading | Import Audio Sources and Download And Plugin Source Boundaries |
| Remote library connects poorly, browses but cannot play, or syncs slowly | Remote Sources |
| WebDAV, Navidrome, or Subsonic setup is unclear | Cloud Drive / Subsonic Guide |
| Online search only gives previews or is limited by membership or region | User Guide |
| You do not know how to describe a problem clearly | AI Question Guide and Troubleshooting |
Safest Reading Order
Section titled “Safest Reading Order”If you are completely new, read in this order:
Get download, import, and playback working first. Then move on to advanced output, remote sources, plugins, and themes.