ECOXGEAR IRD4500M User Manual
BRAVADO-X WiFi Internet Radio by Grace Digital Audio
USER GUIDE
BRAVADO-X Internet Radio and Network Media Player
GDI-IRD4500M
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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Internet Radio and Network Music Player Quickstart Guide ..........................................................................................5
What you need before you can use your Internet radio ............................................................................................5
Radio Controls ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Remote Control .........................................................................................................................................................................8
Steps for connecting your radio to your wireless network .......................................................................................9
Step 1 - Power up the radio ............................................................................................................................................9
Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection ...................................................................................................9
Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network .................................................................................................................10
Choosing a radio station to listen to .................................................................................................................................12
Choosing a Pandora radio station ......................................................................................................................................13
Changing the volume .............................................................................................................................................................14
Storing a radio station in a preset ......................................................................................................................................14
Playing a preset radio station ..............................................................................................................................................14
Requesting a station that is currently unavailable .......................................................................................................15
Stations which enable you to choose what you listen to ..........................................................................................15
Setting the clock .......................................................................................................................................................................16
Setting the alarm ......................................................................................................................................................................17
Setting the sleep timer ...........................................................................................................................................................20
Conguring ‘My Stu’ ...................................................................................................................................................................20
Registering an account on Grace Digital Audio’s website .........................................................................................20
Conguring ‘My Prole’ ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Conguring ‘My Stations’ .......................................................................................................................................................21
Conguring ‘My Streams’ .......................................................................................................................................................21
Conguring ‘My Podcasts’ .....................................................................................................................................................21
Conguring ‘My Pandora’ ......................................................................................................................................................22
Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu ..................................................................................................................................23
Media Player Quickstart Guide ..................................................................................................................................................24
Setup your Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio les via Windows Shares .........................24
Locate the shared audio les using the radio ................................................................................................................26
Listening to a single shared track .......................................................................................................................................26
Listening to a complete shared album .............................................................................................................................27
Arranging (Queuing up) tracks for playback later ........................................................................................................27
Arranging (Queuing up) albums for playback later .....................................................................................................27
Controlling playback ...............................................................................................................................................................28
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Browsing the list of tracks currently (queued up) for playback ...............................................................................28
Removing tracks from the list (queue) .............................................................................................................................28
Playing tracks in random order ...........................................................................................................................................29
Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly ..................................................................................................................29
Set up a Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio les via a UPnP server ....................................30
Locating and playing media les using the radio and UPnP ....................................................................................32
Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged (queued up) for playback ...........................................................33
Arranging (queuing up) UPnP tracks for playback later .............................................................................................33
Queuing up albums for playback later .............................................................................................................................33
Controlling playback ...............................................................................................................................................................34
Removing tracks from the list (queue) .............................................................................................................................34
Playing tracks in random order ...........................................................................................................................................35
Playing tracks in the queue repeatedly ............................................................................................................................35
Settings Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................36
Choosing the option you want from the Congure menu .......................................................................................36
<Network Cong> ...................................................................................................................................................................36
<Upgrade Firmware> .............................................................................................................................................................37
<Language> ...............................................................................................................................................................................37
<Factory Reset> ........................................................................................................................................................................37
<Register> ..................................................................................................................................................................................37
<Clock Setup> ...........................................................................................................................................................................37
<Sleep Timer> ...........................................................................................................................................................................37
<Backlight> ................................................................................................................................................................................38
<UPnP> ........................................................................................................................................................................................38
<Wi-Fi Strength> ......................................................................................................................................................................38
<Other Cool Stu> ..................................................................................................................................................................38
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................39
Specications .............................................................................................................................................................................40
License Information and Warranty .....................................................................................................................................40
Appendix ...........................................................................................................................................................................................41
Step 1: Set Up Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 .....................................................................................41
Step 2: Play Music on the Internet Radio. ........................................................................................................................43
Using the USB Port as an USB-Ethernet Connection..................................................................................................43
Contact ...............................................................................................................................................................................................44
Proposition 65 .................................................................................................................................................................................44
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Safety Warnings
Please read before installation.
If this Internet radio has been moved from a cold place to a warm place, DO NOT plug it in for 2-3 hours (e.g.
from a cold car boot to a warm room). There is a possibility that moisture may have condensed in the Internet
radio, this can cause damage to your Internet radio. To avoid damage please unpack your Internet radio and
allow it to stand at room temperature for 2-3 hours before use. This will help any moisture evaporate and
prevent unnecessary damage to your Internet radio.
DO Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.
COVERS Do not remove any xed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
WEATHER It is advisable to unplug an external antenna during a thunderstorm.
VENTILATION The ventilation holes on the casing of your Internet radio prevent it from over heating.
DAMAGE Never use your Internet radio if it is damaged in any way. Always place your Internet radio
TEMPERATURE Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold, place your Internet radio well away
DO NOT Use this apparatus in tropical climates.
MOISTURE Do not allow your Internet radio to be exposed to rain, moisture or dust. If any liquid is
CAUTION Do not open any covers and do not repair yourself. Qualied personnel must carry out
Proposition 65 Refer to page 44 of User Guide for details regarding Proposition 65
and this product
Do not block or cover these holes, especially with cloth or paper. Do allow a minimum
distance of 5cm around the apparatus for sucient ventilation.
on a at level surface avoiding anywhere which may be subject to strong vibration.
from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric res.
spilt into your Internet radio it can cause serious damage. If you spill any liquid into your
Internet radio switch it o at the mains immediately. Contact your store immediately.
repair work.
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INTERNET RADIO QUICKSTART GUIDE
What You Need Before You Can Use Your Internet
Radio and Network Streamer
Before you can use your Internet radio, you 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 congured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) data encryption then you need to know the WEP or WPA / WPA 2 code so you can get the
Internet radio to communicate with the network.
• If your wireless network is congured for trusted stations you will need to enter the radio’s MAC address
into your wireless access point. To nd the radio’s MAC address use menu items as follows: Settings >
Network Cong > View Cong > MAC Address
• To enter the MAC address into your wireless access point, you must read the instructions supplied with
the wireless access point.
The Internet radio should work anywhere within 300 feet (100 meters) of the wireless access point.
Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access point is powered up and connected to your
broadband Internet. To get this part of the system working you must read the instructions supplied with
the wireless access point
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Radio Controls
CONTROL INTERNET RADIO MODE MEDIA PLAYER MODE
STANDBY/ON Press to turn on/o the Internet Radio Same
Go back to previous menu page Same
/ P1
/ P2
/ P3
/ P4
Mode / P5
PUSH /
Volume Knob
Press and hold for 2 seconds to store
Preset station P1
Press to listen to Preset station P1
Press and hold for 2 seconds to store
Preset station P2
Press to listen Preset station P2
Press and hold for 2 seconds to store
Preset station P3
Press to listen Preset station P3
Press and hold for 2 seconds to store
Preset station P4
Press to listen Preset station P4
Press and hold for 2 seconds to store Preset
station P5
Press to listen Preset station P5
Select Mode for equalizer settings
Pushing the select button inwards will
activate the currently selected menu item.
Turning the knob clockwise or counter
clockwise will increase or decrease the volume. This will also move up or down in the
menu. Push the button inward to select the
highlighted menu item. If selected in error,
press the ‘back’ button to move back to the
previous menu
Play/Pause
Stop
Previous Track
Next Track
Mode
Same
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JACKS DESCRIPTION
ON / OFF
SWITCH
DC 12V Connection To supply power to the unit, connect the power adaoter to the DC connection
Headphone
Jack
INT - EXT SPEAKER
Selection Switch
RCA (L R) Jack
LINE OUT
Master ON / OFF control for power. IMPORTANT: Switch MUIST be ON for the
power / standby switch on the front panel to operate the unit.
and a wall electrical power outlet
The headphone jack is a stereo headphone jack. Plug stereo headphones in
for stereo playback of your music or to plug in and connect your internet radio
into a home stereo (cables not included)
The speaker switch is used to select between EITHER internal (INT) speaker or
external (EXT) speaker. Select ‘Speaker On’ if internal speaker is desired.
IMPORTANT: IF audio is not heard check that SPEAKER INT has been selected
To listen to internatl speakers INT must be selected & Master Power switch ON
To list to external speakers EXT must be selected & Mater Power switch ON
Connect RCA cables to optional external speakers (not included). 16 watts at 8
ohms or 24 watts for 6 ohm speakers. NOTE: select EXT on the SPEAKER switch
SPEAKER OUT (L R)
Wire Connections
RCA (L R) Jack
AUX IN
USB Port Play audio from a USB ash drive or connect an optional USB ethernet adapter
Connect optional external speakers to the SPEAKER OUT 6 Ω - 8Ω wire
connections
Connect alternative audio devices to the RCA AUX IN jacks and play audio over
the system
for use as a LAN internet connection.. Refer to APPENDIX for details
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Remote Control
CONTROL
THUMBS UP
THUMBS DOWN
Arrow Keys Press Arrow Keys to navigate throughout vari-
OK Push OK to select menu items, stations etc. Same
BROWSE NA NA
REPLY Access Pandora interactive menu NA
INTERNET RADIO MODE MEDIA PLAYER MODE
Press STANDBY power key to turn o the Internet Radio (Master power is on the back unit)
Press for Pandora Thumbs UP/DOWN selection no function
ous menus and selections
Press to return to previous menu page Same
NA Play/Pause
NA Previous Track
NA Stop
NA Next Track
Press MENU key to return to the main menu NA
Press + to increase and - decrease volume Same
Press MUTE button to turn o/on the volume Same
Set Alarms NA
Same
Same
Keypad
1-10
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Selects Preset Stations (Up to 10) Same
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Steps For Connecting Your Radio To Your Wireless
Network
Step 1 - Power up the radio
First, connect to the AC Power. The radio can be switched on or o with the STANDBY/ON
button.
The display on the front of the radio will light up and indicate:
Grace Digital Radio
After a few seconds, this will change to show:
Initializing
Network
After a few seconds, this will change to show:
< Scan for networks >
Enter network
View Cong
Edit Cong
Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection
When the display shows < Scan for networks >, press the ‘Select’ button.
(Note: if you make a mistake at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to go back to the
previous screen.)
The radio will now scan for all available wireless networks and will display:
Scanning
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Steps For Connecting Your Radio To Your Wireless
Network (Continued)
If it can’t nd one then the display will show:
No networks
Found
If this happens then you will have to setup your wireless access point - see the instructions
supplied with your wireless router / access point.
When the radio nds your wireless network, it displays the ESSID for the access point on the
screen - this is a name that is allocated to the access point by the person who set up your
network - for example:
< My Home Network >
It is possible, and in some locations highly likely, that your radio will nd more than one wireless
access point, in which case you can choose which one you want to connect to. Turn the knob on
the radio to see the ESSID for each access point the radio has found.
For optimal performance you may want to check your home network settings to make sure your
radio is on a deferent channel than your neighbors. To do this please consult your Wi-Fi router
owners manual.
Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network
When the ESSID for the access point you want to connect to is displayed on the screen,
press the ‘Select’ button.
If your network is not congured to need an encryption code, the screen should say:
Connecting to
Network
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Steps For Connecting Your Radio To Your Wireless
Network (Continued)
Then:
Network OK
If the screen displays either:
Enter WEP key
Or:
Enter WPA key
Then your network is using one of the encryption systems: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). You therefore need to enter the correct WEP or WPA code into
the radio to get it to communicate with your network.
Only the person who set up the network in the rst place knows this code; if that person is not
you then you need to nd out what the password / security code is.
After 3 seconds, the display goes into the code entry mode. To enter the code, use the knob
to select each character of the code in turn, pressing the ‘Select’ button inwards after each
character. Note that WEP and WPA codes are sensitive to upper and lower case characters so
you must enter them exactly.
Use the ’Back’ button to erase incorrect characters.
After the nal character, use the knob to select the END character and press the ‘Select’
button.
The radio should now be able to connect to the network. Your password will be saved in your
Grace radio even if a power outage occurs.
If the display shows “Invalid key” or “Network Error”, an incorrect password has probably been
entered.
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Choosing A Radio Station To Listen To
1. Press the ‘Select’ button.
(Note: if you make a mistake at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to go back to the
previous screen.)
Internet Radio
Personal Radio
My Stuff
2. If the screen does not show < Internet radio > as shown above, turn the knob until it does.
Please note that the ‘My Stu’ folder will only show up after you register your radio onto our
web site.
3. Press the ‘Select’ button, to choose <Internet radio>.
4. Turn the knob to choose from <Sirius>, <Location> or <Genre>.
5. Press the ‘Select’ button to choose the option you want.
<Sirius> allows you to choose a Sirius Internet Radio station if you are have a Internet Radio
enabled Sirius Radio subscription. Please see www.sirius.com for more info.
<Location> enables you to choose from the radio stations provided by any country which
you choose from a list.
<Genre> enables you to choose radio stations according to their content, for example
Classic Rock, Sport, News, etc.
<Sirius>
If you are an active Sirius subscriber with a package that includes the ability to listen to Sirius
internet radio on a non computer based product you will be able to listen to those stations
on the Grace Digital radio. You can either enter your Sirius user name and password onto the
Grace Digital website or through this portion of the radio’s menu.
When you are in the Sirius menu, press the select button to choose <log in> or <change
user>. When prompted you can enter your Sirius user name and password (user names and
password are case sensitive). After your user name and password is accepted, go back to
the main menu and select <Sirius>. You will now be able to view the Sirius internet radio
stations. Scroll to the stations you would like to listen to and press the select button inward
to listen to that station.
<Location>
1. Turn the knob until the display shows the region you want (or select ‘All’ to display all
countries),
2. Press the ‘Select’ button.
3. Turn the knob until the display shows the country you want.
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4. Press the ‘Select’ button.
5. Turn the knob until the display shows the station you want.
6. Press the ‘Select’ button and wait until the radio connects to that station.
Note that some radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day, and some stations are not
always on-line.
If this station has on-demand content (that is, it gives the option of listening to programs
which have already been broadcast), see “Stations which enable you to choose what you
listen to”.
<Genre>
1. Turn the knob until the display shows the type of content you want to listen to, then press
the ‘Select’ button.
2. Turn the knob until the display shows the station you want.
3. Press the ‘Select’ button and wait until the radio connects to that station.
Note that some radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day, and some stations are not
always on-line.
If this station has on-demand content (that is, it gives the option of listening to programmes
which have already been broadcast), see “Stations which enable you to choose what you
listen to”.
Choosing A Pandora Radio Station To Listen To
(Personal Radio)
This section allows for the new Grace Digital Personal radio services. The current service is
Pandora. Prior to this feature working you must rst register your radio on the Grace web site.
Please see registering your radio. After this is complete you can enter in your Pandora user
name and password. Please check out www.pandora.com to check out this service.
<Stations>
1. Press the select button and you can choose any of the Pandora stations that you have
created on your Pandora account.
<Create Stations>
1. Press the select button and you can create a new station by typing in a word.
2. After you type in the word, select (end) in the menu. After a few seconds it will show you
artist, songs and albums with names similar to the word you initially entered.
3. Choose the selection you desire. This function will also create a new station on your Pandora
web site.
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Changing The Volume
When a radio station is playing, you can increase the volume simply by turning the Volume
knob, clock wise.
Storing A Radio Station In A Preset (Radio)
When a station is playing, hold down one of the preset buttons (1-5) until the screen shows.
Assigned to
Preset #
* Where “#” is the number of the preset button you held down.
Storing A Radio Station In A Preset
1. When a station is playing, press the and hold one of the numbers (1-10) on the remote
control.
2. Select a number to assign the station to (1-10).
* Please note presets 1-5 are the same for the remote & radio and can be stored using
either the radio or remote.
(Remote control)
Playing A Preset Radio Station (Radio)
When your radio is powered on and connected to your Wi-Fi network, briey press the preset
button (1-5) on the radio, or 1-10 on the remote control, for the station you want to listen to.
* Note, do not hold the button down - if you do then the station currently playing will overwrite
the one stored in the preset; *be careful*.
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