Ferguson i300 User Manual

USER MANUAL

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Ferguson Sp. z o.o. has made every effort to provide the most current

information about its products. Ferguson Sp. z o.o. does not grant any

guarantee as to the contents of the present instruction manual and

disclaims any implied guarantees concerning market value or suitability

for specific purposes. The information contained herein is an

instruction intended to enable the correct usage and maintenance of

the device.

Ferguson Sp. z o.o. reserves itself the right to introduce amendments,

changes or translations of the instruction manual without prior

notification thereof. For this reason, we recommend you regularly visit

our website in order to obtain the latest information.

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MARKINGS AND SIGNS APPLIED TO THE DEVICE

Risk of electric shock - do not open. This notice

warns the user not to open the receiver housing. The

housing may be opened solely by authorized service

technicians.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is

attached to a product it means that the product is

covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Please inform yourself about the local separate

collection system for electrical and electronic

products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not

dispose of your old products with your normal

household waste.

Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment

and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the

European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be

disposed with normal household waste. Please

inform yourself about the local rules on separate

collection of batteries because correct disposal helps

to prevent negative consequences for the

environmental and human health.

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Your product is designed and manufactured with high

quality materials and components, which can be

recycled and reused.

CE logo.

The logo informs that the receiver conforms to the

terms and conditions of Directive 2004/108/EC

concerning observance by Member States of

provisions regulating electromagnetic compatibility,

and to the terms and conditions of Directives

2006/95/EC concerning observance by Member

States of provisions regulating low voltage electricity

and safety with relation to the handling and operation

of electrical equipment.

R&TTE Hereby Ferguson Sp. z o.o., declares that the device

is in compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You

can find the Declaration of Conformity on

www.deklaracje.ferguson.pl

This product has been designed, tested and

manufactured according the European R&TTE

directive 1999/5/EC.

Double insulation logo.

This logo informs that the devices an electrically safe

device, provided that it is used in accordance with the

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recommendations set forward in the chapter

concerning safety.

When this logo is attached to a product, it means a

financial contribution has been paid to the associated

national recovery and recycling system.

Before Started

Network Requirement

Before using the device, the following requirements are needed:

 A broadband connection in combination with a wireless access point,

router or similar network device.

 The network device needs to support WiFi (802.11b/g/n) wireless

connection.

 A PC or smart phone with a network ready.This network has to be the

same one as the device equipped with.

Safety Precautions

 Do not drop the device, and do not expose it to liquid,moisture or

humidity. These might lead to damage to the device.

 If the device is moved from a cold envirement into a warmer one,do

let it adapt to the new temperature before operate the device.

Otherwise,it might lead to condenssation and cause malfunctions in

the device.

 Do not us the device in the dust environment as dust can damage the

interior electronic components and lead to malfunctions in the device.

 Preotect the device from strong vibrations and place it on stable

surface.

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 Do not attempt to disassembly the device.

 The scoket outlet should be installed near the device and should be

easily accessible.

 Never touch the power cord with wet hands.

 Make sure the electrical voltage specified on the device and its power

plug is corresponding to the voltage of the power socket.

 If the device is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from

the power supply by unplugging the power cord.This is to avoid the risk

of fire.

 Never use any harsh or strong solvents to clean the device since

these may damage the surface of the device. Dry, soft cloth is

appropriate, however, if the device is extremely dirty, it may be wiped

off with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure the device is dried off after

cleaning.

 When you are necessary to ship the appropriate, store it in its original

package. Save the package for this purpose.

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Appearance and Key Description

Front View

1. Power on/Standby button

2. Volume Knob

- Rotary to adjust the volume level

- Press this button to mute the sound

3. Remote Sensor

4. < / > Navigate + OK knob

- Rotary to navigate cursor or skip to previous/next track

- Press this button confirm selection

5. Preset 1, 2, 3, 4

6. Preset button

-Short press to enter the radio station presets recalling mode.

-Press and hold this button to enter the radio station storing mode.

7. Home Button

-Press to return to the main menu

8. Play/Pause button

9. MODE button

Switch between audio sources

10. 2.4” TFT full color display

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Back View

11. 3.5mm Earphone Jack

12. USB port for charging external device only (Output: 5V,1A)

13. 3.5mm Aux-in Jack

14. AC Socket

15. Telescopic Antenna

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Remote Control

1. Power on/Standby button

2. INFO button

3. Home Button

-Press to return to the main menu.

4. Play/Pause button

5. Sleep button

6. button

-Press to skip to previous track

7. < Left cursor button

8. OK button

9. Buton

-Press to skip to next track

10. PRESET button

11. 0~9 call up favorites/memory;

Input letters and numbers

12. Mute button

13. PRESET button

14. MODE button

15. ALARM button

16. TIMER button

17. Increase volume button

18. ∧ Up cursor button

19. > Right cursor button

20. ∨ Down cursor button

21. Decrease volume button

22. EQ button

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Insert/Replace Battery in Remote Control



Open the battery compartment on the underside of the remote.



Insert AAA/R03 1.5V type batteries. Pay attention to the correct

polarity (see bottom of battery compartment)!



Close the battery compartment.

If the remote is not in use for a lengthy period of time, please

remove the battery to prevent the battery acid from “leaking”.

WARNING

:



Do not expose the batteries to intense heat, such as sunlight, fire or

similar. Danger of explosion!



Keep batteries out of the reach of children. They are not toys.



Do not force batteries open.



Avoid contact with metallic objects. (Rings, nails, screws etc.)

Danger of short circuits!



Short circuits may overheat or even ignite batteries, this may lead to

combustion.



If a battery leaks, do not rub the fluid into the eyes or the skin. If

acid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with purified water and

seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Caution:



Different battery types or new and used batteries may not be used

together.



Batteries must not be disposed of in the garbage. Please bring used

batteries to competent collection centers or back to the dealer.

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Symbols on the display

Connection is being established, device functioning

No wireless connection

Wireless connection established

Search

VHF radio function selected

VHF radio reception: Mono

VHF radio reception: Stereo

AUX function selected

Speaker off

Alarm on

Internet radio station saved as favorite

FM radio station saved

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1.

Getting Started

The packaging box contains the following items:

1 x Internet Radio

1 x Remote Control

1 x AC Power Cord

1 x 3.5mm Aux-in Cable

1 x User Manual

Get the network ready

 For wireless LAN (WLAN) network connection:

Check if WLAN LINK/ACT light of the wired/wireless access point or

router is illuminated. Consult the user guide of that for any questions.

Note: WiFi allows data transfer over short distances within 20 meters

without the need of cabling between the devices. Any walls or ceilings

may reduce the strength of the WiFi connectivity.

Therefore try to locate the device and/or the access point within the

distance mentioned above, and avoid any obstacles between two

devices.

 Plug the power cord into the AC socket.

 When it is the first time running the device,the system will ask you to

set Language and Network Configurations.

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 Select “Yes” to establish connection to the network.

 Select “Yes (WPS)” (only for WPS routers). Then press the WPS

button on your router.

 Select “No” if you would prefer to listen to a terrestrial station or to

use the speaker with an external playback device.

 If selected “Yes”, the display goes to scanning for Wireless Network

and shortly afterwards a list of avaiable wireless networks will appear.

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The number of bars in the wireless symbol in front of the network name

(SSID) shows the relative signal strength of the network.

The key symbol indicated that the network is password-protected.

If the device does not find any wireless networks, “No Wireless

Networks Found” appears on the display. Change your location, if

necessary, and check your WLAN router.

You can find the SSID of your Access Point in the configuration of the

Access Point (router).

Select your network and confirm with OK. If your WLAN is password-

protected, you will be prompted to enter your password.

Enter the password using the number and letter buttons of the remote

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control or enter it directly on the device.

Note the use of upper and lower case when entering the password.

You can use the reel to enter the password, rotary the reel to choose

the character and press OK (the reel button) to confirm it and go to the

next entry space, once the last character is inputted, double press OK

to confirm entire entry

With Remote Control

The cursor indicates the current entry space.

Press the corresponding number button repeatedly:

0 0 ?

1 1(space) @ ! # $ % & ( ) + - . / : ; < = > ? [ \ ] ^ { | } ~

2 2 A B C a b c

3 3 D E F d e f

4 4 G H I g h i

5 5 J K L j k l

6 6 M N O m n o

7 7 P Q R S p q r s

8 8 T U V t u v

9 9 W X Y Z w x y z

Alternatively, you can enter the numbers and letter using only the

cursor buttons:

<: Go to previous entry space, entry can be overwritten

>: Go to next entry space, the last entry is saved

∧/∨:

Select number / letter

OK: Double press to confirm entire entry

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It may take a few seconds to establish the connection to the network.

Once the connection is established, the main menu appears with the

main menu items:

- Internet Radio: Access to worldwide radio stations

- Media Centre: Access to your UpnP devices via software with

straming capability.

- FM: Access to FM radio

- DAB: Access to DAB/DAB+ radio

- Information Center: Access to weather, financial and system

information.

- AUX: Access to all devices connected via the AUX IN socket.

- Bluetooth: Access to all devices connected via bluetooth.

- Configuration: Various system settings

- Local Radio: Access to radio stations in a particular region(e.g.

onlyGerman Stations)

 Press to enter standby mode. The time, date and any active alarm

times display on the screen.

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 If you have set up a network connection, and would like to use this

Internet radio again within the network, it will automatically establish

the connection. In case you desire to change the network, enter

configuration to setup the corresponding connection.

 Use the Number keys to input numbers/letters.

Once you are on the letter you want, press > to the next entry.

If you input wrong code, press < to delete the previous entry and

retype the correct code.

When you are at the end the input, press OK to confirm.

AirMusic Control App

The device can be controlled with your smartphone via WiFi. It is

recommended to use the app of “AirMusic Control”. Additionally to

controlling the radio, the app is able to play the smartphone’s local

music files on the device.

The app itself is avaiable for Andriod and iOS. It can be downloaded

from here:

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Main interface of the App “AirMusic Control”

Start the desired function by tapping on the appropriate symbol.

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2. General overview of the menu options

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3. Main Menu

In the main menu you can select the following modes, Local Radio, My

mediaU (if it is enabled, see 3.9.2), Internet Radio, Media Center, FM,

DAB/DAB+, Information Center, AUX, Bluetooth, and Configuration.

3.1 My mediaU

Display and playback your own mediaU station list on the mediaU

server. Set your account first.

When it is enabled, My mediaU will be shown on the main menu.

If various mediaU accounts exist in the device, select the default login

account in here.

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To activate your own station list, follow the steps below:

1. Access http://www.mediayou.net.

2. Join my mediaU membership

3. Login to the website

4. Enter the wireless MAC address of the device to the mediaU

website.This information can be obtained in Information Center >

System Information > Wireless Info

5. After successfully configuring, you are able to save and view your

own mediaU station playlist(s). Username and password are not

required to enter to the device.

6. If there are different accounts stored in the device,you can choose

the one you currently use under Configuration menu.

Each time you have made any updates on the playlist from the

website, go to Configuration > Manage my MediaU to synchronize the

change to the device.

3.2 Internet Radio

After connencting any station,the bit rate and the format of the station

are displayed on the playing screen.

3.2.1 My Favorite

Create a list of your favorite preset stations. It supports 250 favorite

entries including station and folder.

During the station playing screen, press and hold Preset on the device

& then press OK to save the station as my favorite. You may replace

the previous saved station to the new one.

You also can save the station to your favorite while scrolling through

the station list. When the station is highlighted you can press > to enter

this menu where you can add the station to your favorites.

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If the selected station has been saved, you cann’t save it again.

Under the preset station list, move to your station, press OK to listen.

You may also press > to enter its submenu to Delete, Shift Up, Shift

Down along the list, Rename or Play.

3.2.2 Radio Station/Music

Stations are categorized into Global Top 20, Genre,

Country/Location and Highlight. Enter to continue the subcategories

and choose the station to listen.

For each station, press OK to play directly. You may press > to enter its

submenu. You can Add to Favorite, Auto Scan or Play.

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When you choose Auto Scan, the radio introduces every station in the

list by playing it for 30 seconds. This is stopped when every station is

played or you press the OK button.

3.2.3 History

Shows you a list of last listened stations. It can save up to 10 history

stations.

For each station, press OK to play directly. You may press > to enter its

submenu. You can Add to Favorite, Auto Scan or Play.

When you choose Auto Scan, the radio introduces every station in the

list by playing it for 30 seconds. This is stopped when every station is

played or you press the OK button.

3.2.4 Service

Search Radio Station - Enter your keyword by the remote control to

search radio station from the list.

Add New Radio Station - The added stations will be stored in My

Favorite. Note that the maximum character of the station name is 250.

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3.3 Media Center

3.3.1 UPnP

If you have set up shared media, you should see the shared media

from UpnP. If you have more than one computer sharing media, the

alternatives are listed. Select the shared media you want to play.

Press on the remote contro to play previous/next music track

Press to stop or play.

Press INFO on the remote to view the display information of the

playing track.

Tips: This device can only read the track of file names with less than

40 characters. And the characters should be in European language. If

you encounter failure of reading the track under UpnP mode, you may

try to rename the file.

However, if the track is still unable to play, you can try converting the

file to a different format.

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3.3.2 My Playlist

You can create a playlist of favorite music from UpnP. When you play

the music, press and hold OK to save it into My Playlist.

3.3.3

Clear My Playlist

You can remove all the saved music under My Playlist.

3.4 FM

FM radio mode receiveds analogue radio from the FM band. (Refer to

3.9.14 for the setting of FM band)

Press </> to search for FM stations. The frequency display starts to run

up as the device scans the FM band. It stops when it has received a

station.

You may press / on the remote control to tune station manually.∧ ∨

Each step moves 0.05MHz.

Press and hold the PRESET button and then press OK to save the

station.

To recall a saved station, short press the PRESET button, then press

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/ on remote control to select the preset station, press OK to choose∧ ∨

and play the selected station.

Alternatively, you can let the system scan ALL stations for you by

pressing OK, the searched stations will automatically be stored in

preset station list.

3.5 DAB/DAB+

Press the MODE button or press the button & use the </> to select

DAB from the main menu.

3.5.1 DAB Station Scan

When the radio is switched on to DAB mode for the first time,it will start

an automatic station scan in order to scan for all stations that can be

received at that location.

The station scan will begin and the display will show a scan progress

bar. As soon as the scan has been completed, it will start playing the

first station on the station list it finds.

3.5.2 Station selection

While in DAB mode,use the </> buttons to navigate through the DAB+

stations that can be received,press the OK to confirm to change

station.

The radio is equipped with a favourites momory for 10 radio stations.

To save a station,switch to the station you wish to save as described

above.Now press the number key 0-9 on the remote control, and keep

it pressed down for approx 2 seconds, or press the station saving key

1-4 to save the station.

The dispay will show a message that the station has been saved under

the favourites slot selected.

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3.5.3 DAB Radio Operation

If you have saved stations in the favourites memory, you can call these

up by pressing the desired number key.

Or while in DAB mode press the Preset button to call up the favourites

list.

Use the </> button on the radio or remote to navigate through the

favourites list, then press OK to confirm your selection.

3.6 Information Center

3.6.1 Weather Information

There are weather information and forecasts for 2000 cities. Select the

country and then the city for the weather details.

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Press </> to see the weather forecasts.

It is able to display the weather information on the standby mode. On

the weather information page, press OK to set the city to displaying on

the standby mode. Then turn on the weather display as mentioned in

6.9.13.

3.6.2 Financial Information

View the stock index from around the world.

3.6.3 System Information

Check out the version of the system, and the details of connected

network.

3.7 AUX

Aux in mode plays audio from an external source such as an MP3

player.

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To play audio with Aux-in mode:

 Turn the volume low on the internet radio.

 Connect the external audio source to the Aux in 3.5mm stereo

socket.

 Press the MODE button or press the button & use the </> to

select AUX from the main men.

 Adjust the volume of the internet radio (and, if necessary, the audio

source device) as required.

3.8 Bluetooth

 Press MODE button until the display shows Bluetooth or select

Bluetooth in the main menu, then you can hear the sound “pairing” to

pair.

 Select the speaker name: “Ferguson i300” from the list of found

devices.

Tips: Only one playback unit can be connected to the speaker. If the

speaker is already connected to another playback unit, the speaker will

not appear in the BT selection list.

 If your device asks for a passkey (depending on the device

manufacturers, model, and software version), then enter digits

“0000”(four zeros) and press OK.

If pairing has been carried out successfully, a sound “Connected”can

be heard.

 After connected completely, you can listen to music wirelessly

through Bluetooth and select music in Bluetooth device.

 Short press button to pause or resume playback.

Rotary the “</>” button on the main unit or press the button

or “</>” button on the remote to skip to previous/next track.

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NOTES:

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Depending on the device manufacturer, you need to perform the

registration (PAIRING) again to connect the devices



To be able to transfer audio data, Bluetooth needs to stay activated

in your player, Observe the operation manual of your player.



If a mobile phone on which you are playing music receives a call,

the music will be interrupted. The sound however is not played back

via the speaker. After you have ended the call, the devices are

connected to each other again and playback continues.



If there is an existing connection, press and hold the button for 3

seconds to break the current connection and initiate pairing mode.



The player will also be disconnected when your device is moved

beyond the operational range. If you want to reconnect your device

to this player, place it within the operational range.



If the connection is lost, follow the instructions above to pair your

device to the player again.

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3.9 Configuration

3.9.1 Time Display

You may choose the standby display with Analog or Digital.

3.9.2 Manage my mediaU

When it is enabled, My mediaU will be shown on the main menu.

If various mediaU accounts exist in the internet radio, select the default

login account in here. Refer to 3.1 for more information of mediaU

account setup.

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3.9.3 Network

3.9.3.1 Wireless Network Configuration

Enable / disable WiFi network. When you enable the WiFi network, the

system will automatically connnected to the network.

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Select your required AP.

Enter WEP or WPA/WPA 2 code to connect the WiFi.

If it is accidentally pressed > to move a redundant entry, press <

to correct.

3.9.3.2 Wiress Network (WPS PBC)

If you are using a router with WPS/QSS button, you may set up the

network connection simple via WPS function. Enter it and go to press

the WPS/QSS button on your router within 120 seconds. The

connection between the router and the device will then be configured

automatically.

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3.9.3.3 Manual Configuration

You can choose DHPC (which IP assigned automatically) ir manually

input IP address for wireless network connection.

When you select manual setting for wired connection, the followings

have to be entered:

1. SSID ( the name of Access Point);

2. IP Address

3. Subnet Mask

4. Default Gateway

5. Preferred DNS Server

6. Alternate DNS Server

You may choose (Manage) specific network if you have setup more

than one network connection within an area.

3.9.3.4 Check Network when Power On

“Enable / disable WiFi network”:

When you enable the WiFi network, the system will automatically

search the avaiable AP.

Select your required AP.

Enger WEP or WPA/WPA 2 code to connect the WiFi.

If the wireless network connection is not exsisted or failed, the icon at

the top left conner will have a cross on it.

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3.9.4 Date & Time

 Setup the date and time

 Set time format display as 12 Hour or 24 Hour (default).

 Set date format in the positions of YY (year), MM (month) and DD

(day) – YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY (default) or MM/DD/YY.

 Turn on/off (default) the Daylight Saving Time (DST).

With a wireless network connected, GMT (+00:00) time is a time

reference of time setting. Add or deduce the hour according to your

time zone when you set the time.

3.9.5 Alarm

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There are three independent alarms – 2 alarms of absolute time setting

(Alarm 1 and Alarm 2) and 1 alarm for relative time setting (NAP

Alarm). Press Alarm on the remote control to enter this menu directly

The first two alarms are similar to the normal alarm, turn on then set

the time and set it alarms every day, once or every specific day of

week. Choose Sound to set the sound to Beep, Melody or Internet

Radio

Note that the alarm source is from the last listened or preset internet

radio if Alarm Sound is set to Internet Radio. It can only set one station

for both alarms. When it reaches the alarm time, the unit connects to

the internet if the set network is avaiable. Therefore there may be

some delay from the alarm to the radio play. If no network is

connection in one minuter, the alarm will change to Melody

automatically.

After Alarm NAP is set, it alarms once is 5/10/20//30/6090/120 minutes

depending on which one you have set.

You may choose Alarm Volume to configure the volume of the alarms.

When the alarm(s) is/are set, there will be a clock icon at the top of the

display. The clock icon with alarm time will also clearly display on the

standby mode screen.

During alarm, press any key to enter snooze mode. It will alarm again

in 5 minutes. Press the STANDBY key to stop the alarm.

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3.9.6 Timer

Press / /</>∧ ∨ on the remote control to setup the timer, then press OK

to confirm.

3.9.7 Language

Select the OSD language: English, German, Spanish, French,

Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Swedish, Norweigian, Danish,

Hungarian, Czech, Slovakia,Polish,Turkish and Finnish.

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3.9.8 Dimmer

Configure the brightness of backlight on the display.

If you select Power Saving, you can select the level to which the

display is dimmed down when the radio enters the standby mode or

when the radio gets no key input for 15 seconds.

The Turn On options keep the display illumination always. If you select

it you can choose how bright the display shall be.

3.9.9 Display

You may choose to set the display in Color or Monochrome.

3.9.10 Power Management

Choose the power management timer (5/15/30mins) to set the duration

of the radio to switch to the standby mode automatically when no

network connection is avaiable.

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Choose “Turn Off” to ignore the power management function.

3.9.11 Sleep Timer

Turn off or set the sleep time to 15/30/60/90/120/150/180 minutes.

Once the time is set, there will be a bed icon with remaining minutes at

the top right corner. The device will shut down once the time runs out.

Press on the remote control for the shortcut of this function.

3.9.12 Buffer

Configure the buffer time of the music playback, 2/4/8 seconds.

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3.9.13 Weather

This device is able to display current weather information under

standby mode. Turn on Standby Display and set Temperature Unit (

˚C

or ˚F ) to get the weather displayed at the standby mode.

When it is turned on, the display will switch between time and weather

while being in standby mode.

3.9.14 FM Setup

Choose Mono/Stereo audio output.

3.9.15 Local Radio Setup

You may Manual Setup (Country / City) your location, or let the system

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Auto Detect your current location. The system detects location

according to the IP address of your connected network.

Press Local Radio to enter this local radio list directly.

3.9.16 Playback Setup

Select the playback mode of media center – Off (no repeat or shuffle),

Repeat all, Repeat one or Shuffle.

3.9.17 DLNA Setup

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The default device name for DLNA is AirMusic. You may rename it for

DLNA setup on the PC or mobile.

3.9.18 Equaliser

Default equalizer is Normal, you may change to Flat, Jazz, Rock,

Soundtracks, Classical, Pop, News.

Press EQ on the remote control to swap among the EQ mode for

shortcut.

3.9.19 Resume When Power On

The system is default to resume internet radio playback if you were

listening to internet radio or media center before switch off the unit. If

turn this setting off, the system will remain in the main menu when

swiching on the unit.

3.9.20 Software Update

If there is an updated software version on the server, the system will

inform you when you return to the main menu.

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3.9.21 Reset to Default

Restore the default settings.

After this device is reset, the system will move to Language setting

menu. And it will automatically turn to Network setting menu once the

OSD language is elected.

3.10 Local Radio

There is a shortcut Local Radio under Internet Radio so that you can

easily go to the station list of your location.

The device can use the IP address to detect its current location and

can then automatically generate a list of local radio stations. However,

you can also enter a different country. (Refer to Local Radio setup

section 3.9.15)

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4 About Music Streaming

MW-7117 is the default device name for DLNA, and you may rename it

as you like.

The information below is the introduction of how to setup up media

streaming from PC or other media server. Study the own instruction of

the software or apps you use to enjoy music streaming if necessary.

Make sure the music files are in the format of MP3,WAV,FLAC for

music streaming to the internet radio.

7.1 UPnP

 To enjoy music streaming from your PC, the following steps are to

be done on the PC:

- Connect the PC to the network

- Ensure the device is powered on and connected to the same

network

- Open the UPnP platform Windows Media Player (11 or later).

Alternatively, other platforms or server such as Windows Media

Connection may be used.

- Allow to share your media to the Ferguson i300.

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Add the audio files and folders you want to share with the Ferguson

i300 to the media library.

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 You may also enjoy the streaming music from other music server,

such as smart phone(Andriod platform):

- Connect the mobile to the network

- Search and install media sharing apps from Google Play.

- Add the audio files from your mobile you want to share.

 After setup the shared server, choose the music and control

playback on the internet radio.

7.2 DLNA

Besides UPnP, this device also can support DLNA function. You can

share music files from PC or Andriod mobile and use your PC/Android

mobile/iPhone/iPad to control music playback on the internet radio (It is

not required to control each playback on the internet radio

The PC system requirement for DLNA is Windows 7 and Windows

Media Player 12.

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Setup as below:

Firstly, share the media on your PC to the internet radio.

Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing

Center > Media streaming options.

Open Windows Media Player to enable Allow remote control of my

Player.

Right click any music in the library and choose Play to Ferguson i300.

There will be a window for

controlling music playback on the

Ferguson i300.

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You may search and install any free or commercial DLNA apps from

Google Play or Apple Store. If you are using an Andriod mobile, tablet

or iPhone/iPad. We suggest to use Airmusic Control or Bubble UPnP.

Some apps may not support streaming music from iPhone/iPod but

iPhone/iPod could still be used to control streaming music from other

servers.

Procedures for playing shared music on the app are as follow:

Select “Ferguson i300” as the player. Some apps may allow to play

the music to multi players at the same time.

Select music server and choose the music. Some apps can create a

playlist if you choose several pieces of music.

You may choose Ferguson i300 itself as a server, then you can view

the internet radio list and select your internet radio on the app.

Select player Select server View station list

 When using DLNA music streaming function on the Ferguson i300,

you can only control the volume and standby via the unit. It is

restricted to control the other function.

Stop DLNA on PC, mobile or tablet before you resume the

Ferguson i300’s own control.

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5

Troubleshooting

Error Remedy

No display indication,

radio does not

respond to operation

Set up power supply via mains adapter

supplied

No operation via

remote

control possible

Batteries discharged or incorrectly inserted.

Please check whether batteries inserted in

correct direction.

DAB+ reception poor No stations found, perform a station

scan (see Chapter 3.5.1.) Antenna not

fully extended.

Change the location of the radio (e.g.

closer to window), Repeat station scan

FM reception poor Antenna not fully extended, extend the

FM antenna to its full length.

Change the location of the radio (e.g.

closer to window), Repeat station scan

Poor audio quality

when playing music

File with low bit rate. Check the audio file.

Tip: For MP3 files, bit rate should be

192Kbits or higher

The device does not

switch on.

1. Check if the power adaptor is connected

properly.

2. The device may malfunction when used in areas

with strong radio interference. The device will work

properly again once there is no more interference.

No sound. 1. Turn on the sound as it may be muted.

2. Increase the volume.

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No network

connection can be

established.

1. Check the WLAN function.

2. Try to set an IP address at the device.

3. Activate the DHCP function on the router

and make the connection again at the device.

4. A firewall is activated on the network – set

the respective program in such a way that

access is possible.

5. Reboot the unit to try.

WLAN connection

can’t be established

1. Check the avaiability of WLAN network on

the access point.

2. Place the device closer to the router.

3. Make sure the WEP/WPA password is

correct.

No station is found. 1. Check the network as well as the access

point and firewall.

2. The station may not be avaiable currently,

try it again later or select another station.

3. The link of the station is changed or the

station no longer transmits – ask the provider

for information.

4. The link of manual added station is not

correct, make sure it is correct and re-enter.

Alarm does not work. 1. Switch on the alarm.

2. Due to the volume setting, refer to the

solutions of “No sound”.

3. The source of alarm was set to be station

but there is no network connection. Change

the source of alarm or reconfigure the

connection.

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Unable to do DLNA

streaming.

1. Check the connection of the network. The

Ferguson i300 and your device need to be in

the same network, and test if the nework in

good condition.

2. Make sure the settings on your device are

correct.

Electro-Magnetic

Interference

1.The nomal function of the product may be

disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic

Interference. If so, simply reset the product to

resume normal operation by following the

instruction manual. In case the function could

not resume, please use the product in other

location.

System freezes

suddently.

1. The Ferguson i300 is overloaded, reboot

the unit.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name Ferguson i300

Display 2,4” TFT color display

Network supported

OPEN

WEP

WPA PSK AES

WPA PSK AES / TKIP

WPA PSK TKIP

WPA 2 PSK AES

WPA 2 PSK AES / TKIP

WPA 2 PSK TKIP

Streaming UpnP, DLNA

Supported playback formats

MP3,FLAC,WAV

Output power (RMS) 30W x 2

Power Supply

Input: AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

USB Port Output: DC 5V 1A

FM and DAB Frequency FM : 87.5-108MHz

DAB : 174.928-239.2MHz

Power Consumption 30 W

Standby Power Consumption <3 W

Bluetooth support V2.1+ EDR

Bluetooth operation range upto 10 metres

Transmission frequency 2.4 GHz

Protocols A2DP 1.2

Unit size: 330 (W) x 173 (D) x 115 (H) mm

Unit weight: 2.36KG

Working Temperature 0

˚C

~ +35

˚C

Working Humidity 20%~80%

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