Asus AIR3 User Manual

AIR3

Speakers for iPod withiPod with

ASUS Internet Radio

User Manual

Contents

Contents ......................................................................2

Notices ..........................................................................................................4

Notes for this manual .............................................................................. 5

Welcome ......................................................................6

Package contents ......................................................................................6

Overview ......................................................................................................7

Features ................................................................................................. 7

Supported iPod models ...................................................................7

Specifications ............................................................................................. 8

Getting to know your AIR3 ........................................9

Front view .................................................................................................... 9

Rear view ....................................................................................................10

Top view .....................................................................................................12

Using the remote control .....................................................................14

Turning on the device ...........................................................................16

Main menu ................................................................................................17

Language selection ................................................................................17

Text entry ...................................................................................................18

iPod mode .................................................................19

Playing iPod music .................................................................................19

Playing iPod videos or photos ............................................................20

AUX mode..................................................................21

AIR mode ...................................................................22

Searching for a radio station ...............................................................22

Searching by global rankings ......................................................22

Searching by genre ..........................................................................23

Searching by country/location ....................................................23

Searching by station name ...........................................................24

Connecting to a station ........................................................................25

Adding a station to My Favorite ........................................................25

Adding a currently played radio station ..................................25

Adding a radio station from the list ...........................................26

Adding a manually entered station ...........................................26

Managing My Favorite ..........................................................................27

UPnP playback ..........................................................28

Configuring UPnP settings on PC .....................................................28

Playing PC music on AIR3 ....................................................................30

Other settings ...........................................................31

Weather forecasting...............................................................................31

Checking out weather forecasts .................................................31

Standby mode display ....................................................................32

Configuration ...........................................................................................33

Network ...............................................................................................33

Clock .....................................................................................................33

Alarm ....................................................................................................33

Language ............................................................................................34

Dimmer ................................................................................................34

Sleep Timer .........................................................................................35

Buffer ....................................................................................................35

Weather................................................................................................35

Version Update ..................................................................................35

Reset .....................................................................................................36

Troubleshooting .......................................................37

AIR3

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Interference
Statement

This 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 guarantee 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.

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should beThis equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between
the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

Industry Canada Statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference andThis device may not cause interference and

•

This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should beThis equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between
the radiator and your body.

Notes for this manual

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent
injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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Welcome

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Quick Start Guide

User Manual

R

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Rock Solid Heart Touching

Congratulations on your purchase of AIR3. The following
illustrations are the package contents of your new AIR3. Note that
the package does not include an iPod.

Package contents

AIR3 Remote control

Power cord AC power adapter Wireless antenna

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3.5mm jack audio cable S-Video cable AAA battery x2

–or–

Quick Start Guide User Manual

*The illustrations are for
reference only. Actual
product specifications
may vary.

Cleaning cloth Warranty card

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Overview

AIR3 is both an iPod docking station and an Internet Radio that
enriches your audiovisual life. You can play your iPod music through
the AIR3 speakers. When connected to a display, AIR3 allows you to
view your iPod videos or image files. AIR3 also provides easy access
to a wide selection of radio stations on the Internet. Before enjoying
your ASUS Internet Radio, ensure that you have access to a wired/
wireless network.

Features

• iPod docking with high quality stereo speakers

• Aux In from other audio devices

• Video Out from iPod touch and other iPods

• Stand-alone device

• Wireless/wired connection

• More than 10,000 worldwide radio stations with rankings

• Playing music on your PC through UPnP protocol

• 250 favorite radio stations

• Nap alarm clock

• Internet weather forecast and financial information

• ETL™ speakers with HDSS® certification

Supported iPod models

AIR3 supports all types of iPods except iPod shuffle.

(iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.)

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Specications

Connectivity

Data rates

Wireless LAN security

Audio format decoder

SNR >90dB earphone

Display

I/O ports

Speakers

AC power adapter

Remote control 22 keys

Dimension 408 (L) ×170 (W ) ×170 (H) mm

Weight 3.5 Kg (device only)

ADSL/Cable
Modem bandwidth
(recommended)

Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Wired 10/100M Ethernet

54 Mbits (WLAN)
10/100 Mbits (Ethernet)

64/128-bit WEP
WPA/WPA2

MP3/WMA
16Kbps–320Kbps

128 × 64 FSTN graphics display
Blue color with white LED

Universal iPod Docking
Headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm)
Aux In (Φ 3.5mm)
Ethernet (RJ45)
DC power jack
Video out (RCA jack)
S-Video (DIN jack)

1” Silk Dome Tweeters 3 Watt/5 Ohm x 2

3.5” Woofers 15 Watt/4 Ohm x 2

Input: AC 100–240V (50–60Hz)
Output: DC 20V/2A

1M bps at least

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Getting to know your AIR3

Front view

1

LCD display

1

2

The LCD display, with adjustable backlight, shows user interface.

2

IR receiver

The IR receiver receives commands from the remote control.

3

Speakers

The built-in speakers deliver high-quality audio output. The silk

dome tweeters (3W x 2) produce natural and original sound; the
woofers (15W x 2) provide solid and real bass sound. You may
remove the front net cover to see the speakers.

3

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Rear view

4

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10

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4

Wireless antenna

5

6

7

8

Install the supplied antenna and set it to a vertical position to the supplied antenna and set it to a vertical position to

ensure best reception of wireless signal.

5

AUX IN jack

To use the device solely as speakers, connect the supplied

3.5mm jack audio cable to this jack from a playback device.

6

VIDEO OUT jack

To connect the device to a display, plug a composite cable

(yellow) into this jack.

7

S-VIDEO jack

To connect the device to a display, plug the supplied S-Video

cable into this jack.

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Both the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO functions are for the playback
of iPod videos or image files only.

8

HEADPHONE jack

The stereo headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm) is used to connect the

device’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.
Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.

9

Power switch

The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the device.

10

DC 20V power jack

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power

for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies
power to the device. To prevent damage to the device, always
use the supplied power adapter.

The power adapter may become warm or hot when in use. Do not
cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.

11

RJ 45 LAN port

The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet

cable for connection to a local network.

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Top view

1

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5

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7 10 11

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2

3

4

When the
button LEDs are
off, pressing any
button or the
volume knob
will turn on the
lights, and then
all the top panel
functions are
available.

1

iPod connector

The iPod connector allows connecting to an iPod to play iPod

music. By connecting the device to a display, videos or image
files stored in an iPod can be viewed.

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2

Standby/On buttonStandby/On button
Press to switch the device betweenPress to switch the device between Standby and On mode.

3

Right button

Press to confirm your selection of an option and go to the

submenu. Press to go to the next field when entering text.

4

Volume knob

Rotate to adjust volume,select text, or scroll up/down throughRotate to adjust volume, select text, or scroll up/down through

menu options. Press to confirm your selection of a menu option.

5

Left button

Press to go to the previous menu. Press to go to the previous

field when entering text.

6

BASS button

Press to turn on/off the built-in speaker bass effects.Press to turn on/off the built-in speaker bass effects.

7

Home button

Press to return to the main menu.Press to return to the main menu.

8

Previous track button

Press to go to the previous track.Press to go to the previous track.

9

Play/Pause button

Press to play or pause a playback.Press to play or pause a playback.

10

Next track button

The playback control
buttons (Play/Pause;
Previous track; Next track)
are for AIR, iPod, and UPnP
modes only.

Press to go to the next track.Press to go to the next track.

11

Dimmer button

Press to select a backlight mode.Press to select a backlight mode.

12

Sleep button

Press to select a preset amount of time after which the devicePress to select a preset amount of time after which the device

shuts off.

13

AUX mode button

Press to switch the device to AUX mode when it is used solely asPress to switch the device to AUX mode when it is used solely asused solely as

speakers. Press this button after connecting a playback device.. Press this button after connecting a playback device.

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iPod mode button

Press to switch the device to iPod mode. Press this button afterPress to switch the device to iPod mode. Press this button after

connecting an iPod.

15

AIR mode button

Press to switch the device to ASUS Internet Radio mode.Press to switch the device to ASUS Internet Radio mode.

16

Favorite button

Press to display a list of your favorite radio stations.Press to display a list of your favorite radio stations.

Using the remote control

Refer to the table on the next page for the remote control buttons
and their functions.

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Icon Name Function

Standby/On

Press to switch the device between
Standby and On mode.

Home Press to return to the main menu.

AIR mode

Press to switch to ASUS Internet Radio
mode.

iPod mode Press to switch to iPod mode.

AUX mode Press to switch to AUX mode.

Volume- Press to decrease the output volume.

Mute Press to mute the audio output.

Volume+ Press to increase the output volume.

Previous track Press to go to the previous track.

Play/Pause

Press to play iPod music/videos/image
files or pause a playback.

Next track Press to go to the next track.

Up

Down

Press to scroll up through menu items.
Press to select text.

Press to scroll down through menu items.
Press to select text.

Press to go to the previous menu.

Left

Press to go to the previous field when
entering text.

Press to confirm your selection of an

Right

option and go to the submenu.
Press to go to the next field when
entering text.

OK

Press to confirm your selection of a menu
option.

(continued on the next page)

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Icon Name Function

Dimmer Press to select a backlight mode.

Language Press to select a menu language.

Favorite Press to display your favorites list.

Alarm Press to turn on/off the alarm clock.

Sleep

+Favorite

Press to select a preset amount of time
after which the device shuts off.

Press to store the currently played radio
station to your favorites list.

Turning on the device

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN power jack on the
rear panel (1 2 3), and then press the power switch to turn on
the device (4). The display lights up to show the ASUS logo, and
then the main menu appears.

4

2

3

1

Pressing the button on the top panel or on the remote control
does not turn the device on.

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Main menu

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Network

status

Menu

options

12:00PM

Internet Radio

Media Center/UPnP

iPod

1/6 >>

The main menu contains six options and the
first option is highlighted

Time

Press the
Right button
to display the
submenu

Language selection

AIR3 supports multiple languages for the menu options.

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, rotate the volume knob to highlight
Configuration and then press the knob to enter the submenu.

2. Select Language in the same way.

3. Rotate the volume knob to highlight the language you use and
then press the knob to apply.

The selected language applies to the device menus and system
messages only. The station names may vary according to station
locations.

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Text entry

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To enter your WEP/WPA key or IP address, add a radio station
address, and set time and date, do the following:

1. Press the Up/Down button or rotate
the volume knob to select a character
from the following table:

Remote Top panel

Letters A a B b C c…Z z

Symbols $ % & # _ ^ ~ ` “ ‘, . : ; ? ! * - + @ < = > { ¦ } [ \ ] ( / )

Numbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Delete ( ): Select and press the Left/Right button

Other

The characters appear in a circular order. What is next to Space ( )
is the uppercase A.

2. Press the Right button ( or ) to proceed to the next. Press
OK ( ) or the volume knob when done.

to delete text on the left.
Space ( ): Select to add a space.

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iPod mode

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AIR3 is an iPod docking station that allows you to play iPod music
and view iPod videos or photos.

Playing iPod music

1. Connect your iPod to AIR3.

2. Press the iPod mode button on the top panel ( ) or on the
remote ( ) to switch the device to this mode.

3. Use the AIR3 remote to control the playback.

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Playing iPod videos or photos

1. Connect AIR3 to a display using one of the following methods:

• VIDEO OUT: Plug one end of a composite cable (yellow)
into this jack on the rear panel and the other end to the
display.

• S-VIDEO: Plug one end of the supplied S-Video cable into
this jack on the rear panel and the other end to the display.

2. Configure iPod video output settings:

• Video playback: Go to Videos > Video Settings and
toggle TV Out On.

• Photo playback: Go to Photos > Slideshow Settings and
toggle TV Out On.

3. Connect your iPod to AIR3.

4. Press the iPod mode button on the top panel ( ) or on the
remote ( ) to switch the device to this mode.

5. Use the AIR3 remote to control the playback.

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AUX mode

You may connect your own playback device to AIR3 to use the
device as speakers.

1. Connect the supplied 3.5mm jack audio cable to the AUX IN
jack on the rear panel from a playback device.

2. Press the AUX mode button on the top panel ( ) or on the
remote ( ) to switch the device to this mode.

In AUX mode, the playback control buttons (Play/Pause; Previous
track; Next track) on the AIR3 top panel or the remote control do
not work on your playback device.

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Searching for a radio station

AIR3 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 global rankings, music genre,
or location. You can also go through the stations categorized in
alphabetical order.

Searching by global rankings

1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Radio Station/
Music > Global Top 20, and a list of top 20 radio stations

worldwide displays.

2. Press the Up/Down button or rotate the volume knob to
highlight a station and press OK to connect to the station.

Network

Press the

Left button

to go to the

previous

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menu

*When you highlight a station from the list, vertical bars appear
at the bottom left corner of the display to indicate the accessibility
to the station. Three bars suggest the highest accessibility.

12:00PM

Top01: XXXXXXXX

Top02: XXXXXX

Top03: XXXX

<< 1/20 >>

Accessibility*

1st of all 20 items

Press the OK
button to
connect to the
station

Press the
Right button
to display the
submenu

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Searching by genre

1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Radio
Station/Music > Genre, and a list of music genres displays in

alphabetical order.

2. Press the Up/Down button to highlight a genre. For example, if
you want to listen to jazz music:

12:00PM

Industrial

Jazz

Jazz Rock

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3. Press the Right button to display all the jazz stations available,
with the top 10 listed first. Highlight a station and press OK to
connect to the station.

Searching by country/location

1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Radio Station/
Music >Country/Location, and a list of geographical regions

displays in alphabetical order.

12:00PM

Africa

Asia

Europe

<< 1/8 >>

The list includes: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East,

North America, Oceania/Pacific, and Internet Only.

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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 OK to connect to the station.

• 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 the 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 name

1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > 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.

Station names formed by characters other than Roman alphabet
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 OK to connect to the station.

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Connecting to a station

If your AIR3 is successfully connected to a station, the display is as
follows:

Network status

Data

information

Buffer length**

12:00PM

All That Jazz Radio

WMA 32 kbps/Jazz

Playing…

Station name

Connection
status*

< 11/92

• *The connection status may change from “Connecting” to
“Buffering” to “Playing.” Press OK to stop playing and go back to
the previous menu. If a connection fails, the status shows “No
URL found.”

• **Refer to page 35 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 Favorite

You can add a currently played radio station or one found on the list
to My Favorite. You can also manually enter the address of a station
and add it to your favorites list. AIR3 has a memory of 250 stations.

Adding a currently played radio station

1. 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.

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Adding a radio station from the list

1. 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 button to display the
submenu as the following:

12:00PM

Add to My Favorite

Auto Scan (Down)

Auto Scan (Up)

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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 25 for favorites status.

Adding a manually entered station

1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Service > Add
New Radio Station.

2. Enter the address of a station. Refer to the “Text entry” section
on page 18 for details about entering text.

3. When finished, press OK to add it to your favorites list. Refer to
the table on page 25 for favorites status.

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Managing My Favorite

AIR3 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 top
panel) or select Internet Radio > My Favorite from the main
menu. A list of preset stations displays.

2. Highlight a station on the list and press the Right button to
display the submenu as the following.

You can also connect to the highlighted station directly by
pressing OK.

12:00PM

Delete

Shift Up

Shift Down

<< 1/5

3. • Delete: Select to delete the station.

• Shift Up/Down: Select to change the order of the preset
stations.

• Rename: Select to rename the station. Refer to the “Text
entry” section on page 18 for details about entering text.

• Play: Select to connect to the station.

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UPnP playback

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a network protocol that allows
devices to connect to a computer for data sharing within a home
network. Through UPnP, AIR3 can play music on your PC as long as
they are connected to the same network.You may use Windows®network. You may use Windows®
Media Player 11 (or later versions) or other UPnP-enabled
applications for media sharing.

AIR3 is not able to play the videos or image files on your computer.
Both the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO functions are for iPod playback
only.

Conguring UPnP settings on PC

The following is an example of configuring media sharing settings in
Windows Media Player 11.

1. Launch the Windows Media Player 11 application on your PC.
Click the Library tab and click Media Sharing.

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2. Click Settings.

3. Click the Allow new devices and computers automatically
check box.

4. After a few minutes, you will see Unknown Device (AIR3)
appear. Click OK to finish the settings.

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Playing PC music on AIR3

After configuring media sharing settings on your computer, AIR3 is
ready to play your computer music.

1. From the main menu, select Media Center/UPnP.

2. Your computer name is displayed on the screen. Select the
computer name to display music folders.

3. Select a music folder or playlist to begin playback.

• For UPnP playback, you need to put your music files into the
default Music folder.

• We recommend that you manage your music folders
on PC before the UPnP connection. Limit the number of
subdirectories in a directory to six to facilitate file access on to facilitate file access on
AIR3. When browsing through folders layer by layer on AIR3,
a cross (x) on the bottom right corner of the display suggests
that you cannot go any further.

• On AIR3, a maximum of 250 files in a folder will be displayed;
therefore, for example, a computer folder containing 1,000 files
will be shown as 4 divided folders on AIR3.

• AIR3 is not able to play audio files protected by Digital Rights
Management (DRM).

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Other settings

Weather forecasting

AIR3 provides worldwide weather forecasts via the Internet for today
and the next four days. You can check them out by locations, or set
the weather forecast of a city you select to be displayed in Standby
mode.

Checking out weather forecasts

1. From the main menu, select Information Center > Weather.

2. Select a continent, country, and then city to display the weather
forecast of a location. For example, the following screen shows
New York’s weather forecast:

12:00PM

New York

70˚F

10/08 56-70˚F˚F

<< 1/7 >>

3. Press the Up/Down button to see the weather forecasts in five
days.

4. To set the information to be displayed in Standby mode,
highlight the city name and press the Right button.

5. Select Add to standby display by pressing Ok.

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Standby mode display

The Configuration > Weather > Standby display > Turn on
standby display option allows weather forecasts to be displayed in
Standby mode. You can also select the Temperature unit between

Centigrade (˚C) and Fahrenheit (˚F). If you have already set weatherIf you have already set weatherweather
forecasts to be displayed in Standby mode and have selected a
location (see page 31), AIR3 will provide information as the following
examples.

• Today’s weather forecastToday’s weather forecast

2008/10/08 WED

New York >>

• The next four days’ weather forecasts (press theeather forecasts (press the Left/Right
button to show))

2008/10/08 WED

New York 10/09 >>

By default, the AIR3 standby screen changes between time and
weather forecast every fifteen seconds. You can press OK to shift
between them right away..

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Conguration

Selecting Configuration from the main menu allows you to
configure the AIR3 setups including Network, Clock, Alarm,
Language, Dimmer, Sleep Timer, Buffer, Weather, Version Update,
and Reset.

Network

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details.

Clock

The Configuration > Clock option allows you to set the time/date
and a format for displaying time. The first time you turn on the
device and connect it to the network, the display shows Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT). Set the hour according to your time zone, and
through Network 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 on page 18 for details about entering
numbers.

• Set Time Format: Select between the 12Hour and 24Hour
format.

• You can check Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) under the
Information Center menu.

• Reset the hour for the device once you are in a different time
zone.

Alarm

This option allows you to turn on/off the alarm or program a nap
alarm that wakes you up in a fixed period of time. Pressing the
Alarm button ( ) on the remote control can activate/deactivate a
programmed alarm or select the alarm settings.

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To program an alarm:

1. Go to Configuration > Alarm > Turn On (1)/(2) or XXX
Minutes (NAP).

You can program two different alarms or set a nap alarm that will
set off after XXX minutes.

2. Select Set Alarm Time and enter values. Refer to the “Text
entry” section on page 18 for details about entering numbers.

3. Select Set Alarm Sound to choose a sound type from Beep,
Melody, Radio (the station you last listened to), and iPod (the
iPod music you last played).

4. The / /XXX icon will appear at the upper right corner of the
display to indicate that the alarm function is activated.

Ensure that the device is in Standby mode at the set time, or the
alarm will not set off. When the alarm sets off, press any button to
stop it.

Language

Refer to page 17 for details about language selection.

Dimmer

The Configuration > Dimmer option allows you to adjust the
brightness of the device backlight. You can also shift the backlight
mode by pressing the Dimmer button ( ) on the remote control
(or top panel). 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.

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Sleep Timer

The 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.

Buffer

The 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 you 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:

Weather

Refer to page 32 for details.

Version Update

If a new firmware version comes up,
you will see this pop-up message.
Select Version Update (Yes) to
download the latest version.

If you select Version Update (No),
You can still download the latest
version later:

12:00PM

Version Update (Yes)

Version Update (No)

< 1/2

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1. Go to Configuration > Version Update and select the item (a
string of numbers) you are allowed to download.

• If there is no item displayed, it means your current firmwareIf there is no item displayed, it means your current firmware
version is the latest.

• The device will download the latest station list version
automatically as long as it is connected to the network. The
station list version is signified by the last four digits of the
number string.

2. Select Yes. A countdown timer displays to count from 60
seconds. Wait until the device reboots.

3. Go toGo to Configuration > Version Update to check if the version
name is different from the previous one.

Do not turn off the device while the update is proceeding.

Reset

The Configuration > Reset option allows you to reset the device to
its factory default settings. Your favorites lists and network settings
will not be erased.

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Troubleshooting

Read 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.

Why is it that I cannot hear anything from the speakers?

• Some stations may not have 24-hour broadcasts. You cannot hear
anything If the stations do not send out any programs.

• Either your AIR3 speakers are muted or the volume is too low.Either your AIR3 speakers are muted or the volume is too low.
Turn up the volume or press the Mute button ( ) to cancel the
muted mode.

I have connected AIR3 to my playback device but there is no sound
coming out.

• Ensure that you have plugged the audio cable to the AUX IN jack
on AIR3 and have pressed the AUX mode button ( / ) to
switch the device to that mode.

• In AUX mode, the playback control buttons (Play/Pause;
Previous track; Next track) on the AIR3 top panel or the remote
control do not work on your playback device.

Why is it that I cannot activate UPnP?

You need to connect both your PC and AIR3 to the same network.

What can I do if my AIR3 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 set off only in Standby mode.

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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 does the list of online radio stations change?

The addresses of the Internet radio stations may vary, so ASUS
technicians update them regularly. Your AIR3 will obtain the latest
list automatically as long as it is connected to the network. Your
device functions as usual while the update is proceeding (1–2
minutes).

I have had a station in mind but it is not shown on the AIR3 station
list.

• Go to Home > Internet Radio > Service > Add New Radio
Station to enter the station address.

• Contact us at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx
(recommended). Your AIR3 radio station list will be updated
automatically.

I cannot connect to certain radio 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 radio stations do not provide enough bandwidth.

• The radio stations are under repair or no longer exist.

If you still cannot connect to some radio stations, contact us at
http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

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