Coby IR825 - Network Audio Player Instruction Manual
IR825
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Wireless Internet Radio
Instruction Manual ..........................................Page 2
Please read carefully before use
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Table of Contents
THANK YOU ........................................................................5
Features ...................................................................................................5
Warnings .................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................7
GETTING STARTED ............................................................8
Requirements ........................................................................................8
Using the Menu Controls ..................................................................9
Connect to Your Wireless Network ...............................................9
Step 1: Connecting Power ....................................................9
Step 2: Connecting to the Internet................................. 10
Step 3: Select Your Region .................................................. 10
Step 4: Select Your Network (SSID) .................................. 10
Step 5: Enter Your WEP/WPA Password .........................11
Troubleshooting your network connection ........................... 12
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE ................................................13
Front View ............................................................................................ 13
Rear View.............................................................................................. 13
Top View ............................................................................................... 14
INTERNET RADIO MODE .................................................16
Stations (Choosing a Station) ........................................................17
Podcasts (Choosing a Podcast) .................................................... 18
My Favourites ..................................................................................... 18
Browsing the My Favorites list .......................................... 18
Adding Stations or Podcasts to the My
Favorites List ............................................................................ 19
My Added Stations ........................................................................... 19
Viewing Station/Podcast Information ...................................... 19
Station Updates ................................................................................. 20
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Preset Station Memory ................................................................... 21
Storing a Preset Station ....................................................... 21
Selecting a Preset station ................................................... 21
FM RADIO MODE ............................................................ 22
General Operation ............................................................................22
Access the FM Radio Menu ............................................................23
Scan Setting .............................................................................23
Audio Setting...........................................................................23
Preset Station Memory ................................................................... 24
Storing a Preset Station ....................................................... 24
Selecting a Preset station ................................................... 24
MUSIC PLAYER MODE .................................................... 25
Music Player Menu ...........................................................................25
Play shared media .................................................................. 26
Play shared folders ................................................................ 26
SETTING THE CLOCK .......................................................27
Manual Time/Date Setting ............................................................ 27
Automatic Time/Date Setting ...................................................... 28
Other Clock Options ........................................................................29
Using the Alarms/Timers ............................................................... 30
Setting the Alarms ................................................................. 30
Alarm Snooze/O................................................................... 31
Sleep Timer............................................................................... 31
SYSTEM SETTINGS...........................................................33
Network setup ..................................................................................33
Language ............................................................................................34
Factory reset .......................................................................................34
Software Updates ............................................................................. 35
SW Version and Radio ID ................................................................ 35
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APPENDIX ....................................................................... 36
Set Up Media Sharing with Windows Media Player 11 ......36
Set Up Media Sharing with Mac OS X........................................ 39
Set up Windows File Sharing on a MAC ....................... 39
Accounts Setup ...................................................................... 39
Directory Setup .....................................................................40
Play Streaming Music on the Internet Radio .......................... 41
Frontier Silicon Internet Radio Portal ........................................ 42
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 44
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................47
SAFETY NOTICES ............................................................ 48
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the Coby IR Wireless Internet
Radio. Please read these instructions before installing and
operating this system.
Features
Free wireless access to thousands of stations from
around the world
Instant wireless access to your computer’s music
library
Integrated FM radio
Optional station presets for Internet and FM radio
( total)
Full-range stereo speakers
Alarm clock with sleep and snooze functions
.mm headphone jack for private listening
¹ Requires a 64 Kbps internet connection or greater and an 802.11g wireless access
point
² Requires a computer running Windows Media Player 11.
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Thank You
Warnings
If this Internet Radio has been moved from a cold
place to a warm place (e.g., from a cold car to a warm
room), do not plug it in for - hours. Moisture may
have condensed inside the radio, which can cause
internal damage to the system. To avoid damage,
please unpack your Internet Radio and allow it to
stand at room temperature for - hours before use.
Always ensure that the main plug is easily accessible.
Do not open the radio or remove any xed covers.
Doing so may cause risk of electric shock.
Unplug the radio during electrical storms.
Never use your Internet Radio if it is damaged in any
way. Always place the unit on a at, level surface
where it will not be subject to vibration.
Do not expose the system to extreme temperatures,
either hot or cold. Place your Internet Radio well away
from heat sources including radiators, replaces or
heat-producing devices (including ampliers).
Do not use the system in tropical climates.
Do not allow your Internet Radio to be exposed to
rain, moisture or dust. If any liquid is spilled into the
radio, disconnect it from the power supply immedi-
ately and contact a qualied repair person.
Do not open the system or attempt to perform re-
pairs yourself. Refer all repairs to qualied service
personnel only.
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Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are included
in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact
the local retailer from which you purchased this product.
Main unit
Power Adapter
Instruction manual
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Getting Started
Requirements
Before you use your Internet Radio, you will need the
following:
A broadband Internet connection.
A wireless access point (Wi-Fi) connected to your
broadband Internet, preferably via a router.
If your wireless network is secured with Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA) encryption, you will need to
enter the security key on the Internet Radio to
connect it to the network. WPA encryption is
recommended for better network security.
If your wireless network is congured for trust-
ed stations, you will need to enter the Radio’s
MAC address into your wireless access point. To
nd the Radio’s MAC address, enter the menu
as follows: Main menu > System settings >
Network > View settings > MAC Address.
For instructions on entering the MAC address into
your wireless access point, please refer to the manual supplied with your wireless internet router.
Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access point is powered up and connected to broadband
internet. For information on conguring this connection,
please refer to the manual supplied with your wireless
internet router.
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For uninterrupted Internet radio, a broadband
connection speed of at least 64kbps is recommended, although slower connection speeds may
still work.
If you need further assistance to set up your wireless
internet connection, please contact your internet
provider or wireless access point manufacturer.
Using the Menu Controls
To browse the menu options, press or .
To select a menu option, press
.
To return to a previous menu, press
.
Connect to Your Wireless Network
If you make a mistake at any point and wish to navigate
backward, press the key. This will return you to
the previous screen.
Step 1: Connecting Power
Plug one end of the power adapter into the Power jack
located on the bottom of the unit, then plug the other end
into an AC -V wall outlet. Press the button to turn
the radio on.
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Step 2: Connecting to the Internet
When the unit turns on, the Main menu will be displayed.
Press or to choose <Internet Radio> then press
to conrm.
Step 3: Select Your Region
Press or to choose your region from the menu and then
press to conrm. The network wizard will launch.
Step 4: Select Your Network (SSID)
The unit will scan the area and display all available
networks. Press or to choose the name of
your network from the menu list and then press
to conrm.
The name of your network (SSID) is determined by
the SSID setting of your wireless access point.
If the name of your network does not appear in the
list, select <Rescan> to have the unit try to nd your
network again.
If you have congured your wireless access point to
hide the SSID name, you will need to enter your network settings manually. Choose <Manual cong>
from the menu and press [SELECT] to conrm.
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If your network does not have WEP or WPA security
enabled, the unit will nish connecting to the net-
work and return to the Internet Radio menu.
Step 5: Enter Your WEP/WPA Password
If security is enabled, you will be asked to input the WEP
or WPA password. A password entry screen will display as
follows:
Press or to cycle through the alphanumeric
character list. Press to input a character.
If you make a mistake while entering your password,
select the ‘ < ’ icon to delete the previous character.
Select the ‘
‘ icon when you have nished entering
your password,.
The unit will nish connecting to the network and return
to the Internet Radio menu.
The radio will automatically save your WEP or WPA
security key. You will not need to re-enter a WEP/
WPA key unless the radio’s <FACTORY RESET> function is selected.
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Troubleshooting your network
connection
If after trying to connect to your wireless network, the display
reads “Failed to connect,” please take the following steps:
Ensure that your wireless access point and internet
modem are connected and working normally.
Try resetting your wireless access point and
internet modem (i.e., turn them o and then
back on again).
Move the radio to a location where the wireless
signal is stronger (e.g., closer to your wireless access
point).
Make sure that your password has been entered
correctly.
WEP/WPA passwords are case-sensitive.
To retrieve your access code or to get solutions
to frequently asked questions, move the display
highlight to the <HELP> menu and press [SELECT]
to conrm.
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Controls at a Glance
Front View
1
Display Screen1.
Rear View
1
2
3
4
Telescopic FM antenna1.
3.5mm headphone jack2.
Service port (for use by authorized service personnel 3.
only)
Power input (for use with supplied power adapter)4.
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Controls at a Glance
Top View
Control
Internet
Radio
FM Radio
Music
Player
Press and hold to save Preset
station 1-5;
Press to tune to Preset station 1-5.
Previous track
Play/Pause
Next track
Stop
No function.
Press to change information display (e.g., station
information, software version, etc.)
Press to access the menu.
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Controls at a Glance
Control
Internet
Radio
FM Radio
Music
Player
Press to toggle between Internet Radio, FM Radio,
and Media Player modes.
Press to return to a previous menu.
When entering a WEP or WPA network password,
press to scroll quickly through the alphanumeric
character list.
Press to decrease volume.
Press to increase volume.
Turn the radio on or o.
Scroll up when browsing a menu list.
Scroll down when browsing a menu list.
[SNOOZE]
Select a menu item.
FM mode: auto tune to the next available station.
Snooze: When alarm is sounding, press to delay the
alarm.
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Internet Radio Mode
Press repeatedly until “Internet Radio” is displayed on the screen.
If you were previously listening to a station, the unit will
automatically try to reconnect to that station. Press to
return to the Internet Radio menu.
The Internet Radio menu contains the following items:
My Favourites: Select to listen to your favorite sta-
tions or podcast programming that you have saved.
Stations: Select to listen to internet radio streams.
Podcasts: Select to listen to podcast programming.
My Added Stations: Listen to stations added from the
Frontier Silicon website.
Help: Select to access a short FAQ about internet
radio stations, or get your access code to register at
the Frontier Silicon website.
For more information about each of these items, please
refer to each of their respective sections below.