ASUSTeK Computer AIR Asus Internet Radio User Manual Manual

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Asus Internet Radio Manual

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ii ASUS Internet RadioContentsNotices ................................................................... ivWelcome ................................................................ viPackage contents ...............................................................................viOverview ............................................................................................. viiSpecifications .................................................................................... viiGetting started ...................................................... 1Front view ..............................................................................................1Rear view ................................................................................................2Using the remote control .................................................................3Turning on the device .......................................................................4Language selection ............................................................................5Text entry ...............................................................................................6Connecting the device to the network .......................................6Establishing a wired connection .............................................6Establishing a wireless connection ........................................7Listening to the radio ............................................ 9Searching for a radio station ...........................................................9Searching by genre ......................................................................9Searching by country/location ................................................9Searching by station name .....................................................10Connecting to a station .................................................................11Adding a station to My Favorite .................................................. 11Adding a currently played radio station ............................ 11Adding a radio station from the list .................................... 12Adding a manually entered station .....................................12Managing My Favorite ....................................................................13Other settings ...................................................... 14Configuration ....................................................................................14Network ......................................................................................... 14
ASUS Internet Radio iiiContentsClock ............................................................................................... 14Alarm .............................................................................................. 14Language ......................................................................................15Backlight .......................................................................................15Sleep Timer ................................................................................... 15Buffer ..............................................................................................15Version Update ...........................................................................16Reset ...............................................................................................16Troubleshooting .................................................. 17
iv ASUS Internet RadioNoticesFederal Communications Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Caution:Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ASUS Internet Radio vIMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should �eThis equipment should �e installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm �etween the radiator and your �ody. This transmitter must not �e co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11� or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.Industry Canada StatementOperation is su�ject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause interference andThis device may not cause interference and• This device must accept any interference, includingThis device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.IMPORTANT NOTE:Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should �eThis equipment should �e installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm �etween the radiator and your �ody.
vi ASUS Internet RadioWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the ASUS Internet Radio. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new ASUS Internet Radio.Package contentsUser ManualHomeSleepFavorite +FavoriteAlarmEnter12345678910Language BacklightMuteStandby/OnVolume+Volume-1 2 3 4 5 HOMEVolumeStandby/OnASUS Internet RadioRemote controlWarranty cardAC power adapterUser manual
ASUS Internet Radio viiSpecicationsConnectivity Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Wired 10/100M EthernetData rates 54 Mbits (WLAN) 10/100 Mbits (Ethernet)Wireless LAN security 64/128-bit WEP WPA/WPA2Audio format decoder MP3/WMA 16Kbps~320KbpsSNR >90dB earphoneDisplay 128 x 64 FSTN graphics display Blue color with white LEDI/O ports Headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm) Line In (Φ 3.5mm) Line Out (RCA jack) Ethernet (RJ45) DC power jackOverviewThe ASUS Internet Radio provides easy access to a wide selection of radio stations on the Internet. Before enjoying your ASUS Internet Radio, make sure that you have access to a wired/ wireless network. Features• Stand-alone device• Wireless/cable connection• Up-to-date list of more than 10,000 online stations• 250 favorites• Alarm clock• Sleep timer• Network Time Protocol (NTP)
viii ASUS Internet RadioSpeaker 5 Watt/4 OhmLanguage English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified ChineseAC power adapter Input: AC 100-240V (50-60Hz) Output: DC 6V/2ARemote control 26 keysDimension 250 (L) x 128 (W) x 190 (H) mmADSL/Cable Modem bandwidth (recommended)1M bps at least
ASUS Internet Radio 1Getting startedFront view1 2 3 4 5 HOMEVolumeStandby/On11. IR sensor:IR sensor: Receives commands from the remote control.2. Standby/On button:Standby/On button: Press to switch the device between standby and on mode.3. Home button:Home button: Press to return to the main menu.4. Volume knob:Volume knob: Rotate to the right to increase the volume or to the left to decrease the volume. Rotate to enter text or to scroll up/down through menu options. Press to confirm your selection of a menu option.5. Headphone jack:Headphone jack: Connect headphones to this jack for private listening. You can also connect additional speaker(s) to this jack using an audio cable.6. Enter button: Press to confirm your selection of a menu option.7. Up/down/left/right navigation button: Press to scroll up/down/left/right through menu items.8. Preset button 1~5: Press to recall a preset radio station.9. Speaker: The built-in speaker.10. Display: The LCD display with backlight.2345109876
2 ASUS Internet RadioRear view123ON OFF DCLANR LLINE OUTLINE INAntenna1. Power switch: Turn on/off the device.2. DC power jack: Connect the supplied power cord to this jack.3. LAN port: Connect a network cable to this port.4 Line In jack: If you intend to use the device solely as a speaker, connect an audio cable to this jack. The device will automatically switch to AUX mode.5. Left/right Line Out jack: Connect audio cables to these jacks to use an additional stereo.6. Antenna: Set the antenna to a vertical position to ensure best reception of wireless signal.456NOTE: The front panel functions are repeated on the remote control. Refer to page 3 and 4 for more information.
ASUS Internet Radio 3Using the remote controlUse the remote control to search for radio stations, make a list of your favorite stations, and configure other settings. Refer to the table below for the remote control buttons and their functions.HomeSleepFavorite +FavoriteAlarmEnter12345678910Language BacklightMuteStandby/OnVolume+Volume-Standby/On button Press to switch the device between standby and on mode.Home button Press to return to the main menu.Volume- button Press to decrease the output volume.Mute button Press to mute the audio output.Volume+ button Press to increase the output volume.Sleep buttonPress to select a preset amount of time after which the device shuts off.Alarm button Press to turn on/off the alarm clock.Language button Press to select a menu language.
4 ASUS Internet RadioBacklight button Press to select a backlight mode.EnterEnter button Press to confirm your selection of a menu option.Up navigation buttonPress to scroll up through menu items. Press to select text.Down navigation buttonPress to scroll down through menu items. Press to select text.Left navigation buttonPress to go back to the previous menu.Right navigation buttonPress to confirm your selection of an option and go to the submenu.1~10Preset button 1~10 Press to recall a preset radio station.Favorite button Press to display your favorites list. +Favorite button Press to store the currently played radio station to your favorites list.Turning on the deviceTo turn on your ASUS Internet Radio for the first time:1. Plug the supplied power adapter in a power outlet.2. Connect the power adapter to the DC power jack on the rear panel.ON OFF DCLANR LLINE OUTLINE INAntenna3. Press the power switch on the rear panel to turn on the device. The display lights up to show the ASUS logo, and then the following main menu appears:Power ON/OFF
ASUS Internet Radio 5NOTE: Pressing the button on the front panel or on the remote control does not turn the device on. 12:00PMMy FavoriteRadio Station/MusicMedia Center 1/6 >TimePress the right navigation button to display the submenu.Menu optionsNetwork statusThe main menu contains six options and the first option is highlighted.Language selectionThe ASUS Internet Radio supports up to eight languages for the menu options. You can change the language to English, German, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.To change the language:Press the Language button on the remote control to select the language you use (the fastest way).OR:1. From the main menu, select Configuration > Language.2. Press the up/down navigation button to scroll through the language options and press Enter to apply the selected language.NOTE: The language selected applies to the device menus and system messages only. The station names shown vary according to station locations.HomeSleepFavorite +FavoriteAlarmEnter12345678910Language BacklightMuteStandby/OnVolume+Volume-Language button
6 ASUS Internet RadioText entryWhen you add the URL of an online radio station or use a WEP/WPA key for wireless network security, you need to enter text.To enter upper/lower case letters, symbols, or numbers:1. Press the up/down navigation button or rotate the volume knob clockwise/counterclockwise to select a character from the following: A a B b…Z z $ % & # _ ^ ~ ` “ ‘, . : ; ? ! * - + @ < = > { ¦ } [ \ ] ( / ) 0 1…9 delete ( ) space2. Press the right navigation button to proceed to the next. Press Enter or the volume knob when done.NOTE: To delete text, highlight a character and select . The character will be deleted whether you proceed to the right or the left.To enter your IP address and other IP parameters or set the time, date and alarm, follow the steps described above.Connecting the device to the networkBefore enjoying online radio stations worldwide, you must first connect your ASUS Internet Radio to the network via a wired or wireless connection. Plugging in a network cable automatically disables the WLAN function. Establishing a wired connectionUsing an IP address assigned via DHCP:1. Plug a network cable in the LAN port to connect the device to a router or a wirelss access point (the device does not support PPPoE connection).2. From the main menu, select Configuration > Network > IP Configuration > Auto Setting (DHCP).3. PressPress Enter to make a connection. The following icons will appear at the upper left corner of the display to indicate network status:
ASUS Internet Radio 7ConnectingWired connection successfulWired connection failedUsing a fixed IP address:1. Plug a network cable in the LAN port to connect the device to a router or a wireless access point (the device does not(the device does not support PPPoE connection)..2. From the main menu, select Configuration > Network > IP Configuration > Manual Setting.3. Press Enter and select IP Address. Fill-in the values and press Enter when finished. Refer to the “Text entry” section for details about inputting numbers.4. Enter Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, Alternate DNS Server in the same fashion, and then, and then select Direct Connection to make a connection. 5. Refer to the table above for network status.NOTE: If a connection is established successfully, the device saves the IP address and related values. With network settings unchanged, the device will automatically connect to the network when powered on.will automatically connect to the network when powered on.automatically connect to the network when powered on.connect to the network when powered on.Establishing a wireless connection1. Set up your wireless access point (AP) to receive/broadcast a wireless signal.2. From the main menu, select Configuration > Network > WiFi Configuration. The names of the receivable access points are listed. If you highlight a network protected by WEP/WPA encryption, a key icon will show at the bottom of the display.3. Select a network you have access to. If the network is not secured by a WEP/WPA key, press Enter to make a connection. If it is locked, press the right navigation button and select Enter WEP/WPA.
8 ASUS Internet RadioNOTE:• Do not plug in a network cable when choosing a wireless connection.• If a connection is established successfully, the device saves the WEP/WPA key. With network settings unchanged, the device will automatically connect to the network when powered on.ConnectingWireless connection successfulWireless connection failedNOTE: The device does not support WiFi hotspots that require user authentication.4. Input the appropriate key and press Enter to make a connection. Refer to the “Text entry” section for details about inputting text.5. The following icons will appear at the upper left corner of the display to indicate network status:
ASUS Internet Radio 9Listening to the radioSearching for a radio stationThe ASUS Internet Radio has an up-to-date, well-classified list of online radio stations worldwide. Not every internet radio station has a corresponding traditional radio station. Some of them broadcast via the Internet only. You can search for a station by music genre or location. You can also go through the stations categorized in alphabetical order.Searching by genre1. From the main menu, select Radio Station/Music > Genre, and a list of music genres displays in alphabetical order. 2. Press the up/down navigation button to highlight a genre. For example, if you want to listen to jazz music:3. Press the right navigation button to display all jazz stations available. Highlight a station and press Enter to connect to the station.Searching by country/location1. From the main menu, select Radio Station/Music > Country/Location, and a list of geographical regions displays in alphabetical order.Press the right navigation button to display all of the jazz stations.Jazz is the 23rd of all 53 genres.Press the left navigation button to go back to the previous menu. 12:00PMHard RockHip HopJazz< 23/53 >
10 ASUS Internet Radio The list includes: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania/Pacific, and Internet Only.2. Select a geographical region and then select a country in the region. A list of stations located in the country displays.3. Highlight a station and press Enter to connect to the station.NOTE:• For countries that have a huge number of radio stations, the stations are sub-classified by name initial alphabetically.• If you select a language other than English, you will see the name of a country where that language is spoken in the Radio Station/ Music menu. Highlight the country name and press Enter to display the stations located in this country.Searching by station name1. From the main menu, select Service > Search Radio Station.2. The stations are divided into 10 categories by their name initial: 0-9, A-C, D-F, G-I, J-L, M-O, P-R, S-U, V-Z, and Other. Select a category and a list of stations displays.NOTE: Stations with names in Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese are in the Other group.3. Select any of the stations again to display more stations. The stations are listed alphabetically according to the first two letters of their names.4. Highlight a station and press Enter to connect to the station.NOTE: When you highlight a station from the lists, vertical bars appear at the bottom left corner of the display to indicate the accessibility to the station. Three bars suggest the highest accessibility. 12:00PMAfricaAsiaEurope< 1/8 >
ASUS Internet Radio 11Connecting to a stationIf your ASUS Internet Radio is successfully connected to a station, the display is as follows: 12:00PMAll That Jazz RadioWMA 32 kbps/JazzPlaying…< 11/92 Data informationStation nameConnection status*Network statusBuffer length**NOTE:• *The connection status may change from “Connecting” to “Buffering” to “Playing.” Press Enter to stop playing and go back to the previous menu.• **Refer to page 15 for details about setting the buffer.• If you shift to the main menu while connecting to a station, a countdown timer will appear at the bottom right corner of the display. After a lapse of 10 seconds, the system automatically shifts back to the station being played.Adding a station to My FavoriteYou can add a currently played radio station or one found on the list to My Favorite. You can also manually enter the URL of a station and add it to your favorites list. The ASUS Internet Radio has a memory of 250 stations. Adding a currently played radio station1. Press the +Favorite button on the remote control.2. The following icons will appear next to the network status icon to indicate favorites status:The station is being added to My Favorite.The station has already been in My Favorite.Favorites exceeds the maximum of 250.
12 ASUS Internet RadioAdding a radio station from the list1. Search for a station using any of the methods mentioned in the “Searching for a radio station” section.2. Highlight a station and press the right navigation button to display the submenu as the following:3. • Add to My Favorite: Select to add the station to your favorites list. • Auto Scan (Down)/(Up): Select to connect to the stations on the list consecutively up/down from the highlighted station. Each station will be played for 30 seconds during which you can add it to My Favorite by pressing the +Favorite button . • Play: Select to connect to the station. Refer to the table on page 11 for favorites status. 12:00PMAdd to My FavoriteAuto Scan (Down)Auto Scan (Up)< 1/4 Adding a manually entered station1. From the main menu, select Service > Add New Radio Station.2. Enter the URL of a station. Refer to the “Text entry” section for details about inputting text.3. When finished, press Enter to add it to your favorites list. Refer to the table on page 11 for favorites status.
ASUS Internet Radio 13Managing My FavoriteThe ASUS Internet Radio saves up to 250 stations to My Favorite so that you can have quick access to preset stations.To manage your favorites list:1. Press the Favorite button on the remote control or select My Favorite from the main menu. A list of preset stations displays.2. Highlight a station on the list and press the right navigation button to display the submenu as the following:3. • Delete: Select to delete the station. • Shift Up/Down: Select to change the order of the preset stations. Move the stations played the most frequently to the top 5 or 10 so that you can press the preset buttons to switch to them. • Rename: Select to rename the station. • Play: Select to connect to the station.You can also connect to a preset station by doing the following:• From your favorites list, highlight a station and press Enter to connect.• From any menus, press the preset button 1~5 on the front panel or the remote control to connect to your top 5 preset stations.• From any menus, press the preset button 6~10 on the remote control to connect to the sixth to the tenth preset stations. 12:00PMDeleteShift UpShift Down< 1/5
14 ASUS Internet RadioOther settingsCongurationSelecting Configuration from the main menu allows you to configure the ASUS Internet Radio setups including network, clock, alarm, language, backlight, sleep timer, buffer, version update, and reset.NetworkRefer to pages 6~8 for details about network setup.ClockThe Configuration > Clock option allows you to set the time/date and a format for displaying time. Set the time for the device when you turn it on for the first time. Through Network TimeNetwork Time Protocol (NTP), a clock synchronization solution on the Internet, the device will synchronize its clock with accuracy as long as it is connected to the network. • Set Date and Time: Select to set the time and date. Refer to the “Text entry” section for details about inputting numbers.• Set Time Format: Select between the 12Hour and 24Hour format.AlarmThis option allows you to turn on/off the alarm and program an alarm. Pressing the Alarm button on the remote control also activates/deactivates a programmed alarm.To program an alarm:1. Go to Configuration > Alarm > Turn On.2. Select Set Alarm Time and enter values. Refer to the “Text entry” section for details about inputting numbers.3. Select Set Alarm Sound to choose a sound type from Beep, Melody, and Radio (the station you last listen to).
ASUS Internet Radio 154. The icon will appear at the upper right corner of the display to indicate that the alarm function is activated.Make sure that the device is not connecting to any stations at the set time, or the alarm will not set off. When the alarm sets off, press any button to stop it. LanguageRefer to page 5 for details about language selection.BacklightThe Configuration > Backlight option allows you to adjust the brightness of the backlight. You can also shift the backlight mode by pressing the Backlight button on the remote control. Three modes are available:• Turn Off: Select to turn off the backlight.• Power Saving: Select to turn down the backlight.• Turn On: Select to turn on the backlight.Sleep TimerThe Configuration > Sleep Timer option allows you to select a preset amount of time after which the device shuts off. You can also set the sleep timer by pressing the Sleep button on the remote control. When this function is activated, the XXX icon will appear at the upper right corner of the display, XXX signifying the minutes left. Six options are available: Turn Off, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, and 120 Minutes.BufferThe Configuration > Buffer option allows you to set the buffer to hold data received for a certain amount of time. Setting a longer buffer makes the data transfer more smoothly but takes
16 ASUS Internet Radioyou longer to wait. If you are connecting to a station, there will be an icon signifying the buffer length you set: • 2 Seconds: • 4 Seconds: • 8 Seconds: Version UpdateThis option allows you to download the latest firmware and list of online radio stations for the device.To update the firmware version:1. Go to Configuration > Version Update and select the item you are allowed to download.2. Select Yes to begin downloading it. Wait for a few seconds until the device reboots.NOTE: Do not turn off the device while the update is proceeding.ResetThe Configuration > Reset option allows you to reset the device to its factory default settings. Your favorites lists will not be erased.
ASUS Internet Radio 17Read the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided on this manual’s inside cover.The display shows that a music station is being played, but I cannot hear anything.Some stations may not have 24-hour broadcasts. You cannot hear anything If the stations do not send out any programs.Why is it that I cannot hear anything from the speaker?• Either your ASUS Internet Radio is muted or the volume is so low that you cannot hear anything. Turn up the volume or press the Mute button to cancel the muted mode. If you are using additional speakers, make sure that the connected speaker system is powered on.• If the above steps make no difference, reboot the device. What can I do if my ASUS Internet Radio crashes?Press the power switch on the rear panel to turn off the device, and then switch it on again.I have set the alarm but it did not set off.The alarm will not set off while you are connecting to a station.The wireless connection is not stable.• Establish a wired connection to test if your network is reliable.• If the wired connection is more stable than the wireless one, use the LAN connection instead.Why do I need to update the Internet Radio?The URLs of the internet radio stations may change, so the ASUS technicians update them regularly. You need to update your ASUS Internet Radio to get the latest list of stations.Troubleshooting
18 ASUS Internet RadioHow can I tell if the update is successful?• When you start the update process, a countdown timer displays to count from 60 seconds. If the device reboots at around 57 seconds, it means that your current firmware version has been the latest. If the timer continues to count until the device reboots, the update is successful.• Go to Configuration > Version Update to check if the version name is different from the previous one.I cannot connect to certain stations.The accessibility to online radio stations vary with the network bandwidth in different countries. Failed connections may be due to the following:• The network bandwidth in the country you want to connect to is narrow. We recommend an ADSL/Cable Modem bandwidth of at least 1M bps.• Internet congestion.• The URLs of the stations have changed. Update the device and try again. If you still cannot connect to the stations, contact us at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx.• The stations do not provide enough bandwidth.• The stations are under repair or no longer exist.

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