Grace GDI-IRA500 User Manual

SOLO

Wi-Fi Radio Receiver by Grace Digital

User’s Guide Model No. GDI-IRA500

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QUICKSTART GUIDE - 1st time set up

• What you need before you can use your Internet Radio:

• A broadband internet connection.

• A wireless (Wi-Fi) modem or router connected to your broadband (cable or DSL) internet.

• If your wireless (Wi-Fi) network is password protected, please obtain your password before

proceeding to Step 1. All passwords are UPPER and lower case sensitive.

• A pair of powered wireless speakers or a stereo receiver and speakers.

Step 1: Connect the supplied RCA cable to the RCA connections in the back of the

Solo Wi-Fi Radio Receiver. The other side of the cables should be connected to available RCA input jacks on the back of your stereo receiver (or powered speakers). Power your stereo receiver on and choose the input on the front panel of your stereo receiver that corresponds to the name of the RCA connection on the back of your receiver.

Set the volume of your stereo or powered speakers to a normal listening level.

Step 2: Plug the round jack of the power cord into the back of the radio and the other

end into an available wall outlet. Within 4 seconds the display will turn on and flash a series of messages. The messages that are briefly displayed will be ‘Grace Digital Radio’, ‘Starting…’ then ‘Scanning’.

NOTE: If your radio does not automatically start scanning when plugged into power the 1st time, please press the power button to turn your radio on to view the main Internet radio menu. Scroll the large dial to the left or right until the word ‘settings’ is in brackets {}. Press the large dial inwards to select ‘settings’. On the top of the next screen please select ‘Network Configurations’ by pressing the large dial inwards. (To go back to previous menus at any time press the dedicated ‘back’ button on the radio). On the top of the next screen please select ‘Scan for Networks’ by pressing the large dial inwards.

Step 3: The radio is now scanning for available Wi-Fi (wireless) network(s) in your area.

After the scanning process is complete, the radio will display the names (SSID) of one or more wireless networks within range. Please scroll the large ‘Select / Menu’ dial to the left or right until the name of your network is between the brackets {}, for example {your wireless network}. Now push the large Select dial inwards to select your network.

NOTE: If your radio does not display the name of your wireless network please make sure that your router is transmitting in 802.11b/g mode. Additionally, please make sure you are within range of your wireless network.

Step 4: The display will now prompt you to enter in your network’s key. This ‘Key’ is the

same key (password) you use to connect a wireless device (laptop, mobile phone, game console etc) to your Wi-Fi (wireless) network. This key or password is also sometimes

called a ‘WEP’ or ‘WPA’ password or ‘code’. If you do not know your password, please contact the person or company that set up your network to obtain your password.

NOTE: All Keys (passwords) are UPPER and lower case sensitive.

To enter in your password, scroll the large ‘Select’ dial to the right or left until the 1 letter or number in your password is located in the center of the radio’s display. Press the large dial inward to select the 1st letter. Continue this process until the final letter or number is selected.

NOTE:

If you make a mistake at anytime you can press the dedicated ‘back’ button to

erase the letter or number and select a new one.

After the final letter or number in your password is selected please rotate the large dial until the word ‘END’ is in the center of your display. The word ‘END’ is located in front of the beginning of the alphabet. Choose ‘END’ by pressing the large dial inwards. The radio will display ‘connecting to ….’ and a series of messages. When it has successfully connected it will display the main menu.

Step 5: You are now connected to your Wi-Fi network and the internet. To listen to a

station, choose ‘Internet Radio’ on the main menu. The radio will then request the most recent radio station update and display ‘Station update from Reciva’. When the station update is complete the radio will display ‘location’, ‘genre’, and ‘search’ etc. Choose the method you desire and continue through the menu until you see a list of stations. Select the station by pushing the large select dial inward when the brackets are on both sides of the station’s name.

After the station finishes buffering turn the volume up on the SOLO until you hear the music out of your stereo or powered speakers.

If you are unable to listen to the station you selected please try other stations

the back button will take you to the previous menu to choose another station)

stations may not currently be online. If you are unable to listen to any station you select please see the trouble shooting section in this manual.

NOTE: you do not need to register your radio to listen to our over 16,000 free radio stations. However, if you would like to register your radio to experience premium music selections please refer to the “Registering your radio / creating an account at www.grace.reciva.com create an account if you radio is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network and internet connection.

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FAST PLAY OF RADIO STATIONS

As a factory default setting when you turn you radio off (standby mode – only the clock is showing on the display) your radio is disconnected from your wireless network. Each time you turn your radio on, the radio will reconnect to your network before it can start buffering a station to play. If you would like your radio to start playing the current radio station quicker you can choose the radio to keep its Wi-Fi connection. On the radios’ main menu (Internet radio choice is at the top of the menu) scroll until you reach the bottom of the menu and choose ‘settings’. In the settings menu choose ‘Network Config’. In the Network Config menu scroll to the bottom of the menu and choose ‘wireless Standb’ then choose ‘yes’. You radio will now play your station much quicker when you turn your radio on.

User’s Guide Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions and Warnings ..................................................................................... 7

Internet Radio and Network Music Player

Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Radio and remote control functions and controls ......................................................................... 11

Back Panel connections .............................................................................................................. 13

Steps for Connecting Your Radio to Your Wireless Network ............................................................ 13

Step 1 - Power up the radio ..................................................................................................... 13

Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection .................................................................... 14

Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network ................................................................................ 15

Choosing a radio station to listen to ............................................................................................. 17

Choosing a Pandora radio station ................................................................................................ 19

Changing the volume ................................................................................................................... 20

Storing a radio station in a preset................................................................................................. 20

Playing a preset radio station ....................................................................................................... 21

Requesting a station that is currently unavailable ........................................................................ 21

Stations which allow you to choose what you listen to ................................................................. 21

Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................... 22

Setting the alarm .......................................................................................................................... 23

Setting the sleep timer ................................................................................................................. 25

Registering your radio / creating an account at www.grace.reciva.com .......................................... 26

Configuring ‘My Profile’ ................................................................................................................ 22

Configuring ‘My Stations’ ............................................................................................................. 27

Configuring ‘My Streams’ ............................................................................................................. 27

Configuring ‘My Podcasts’ ............................................................................................................ 28

Configuring ‘My Pandora’ ............................................................................................................. 28

Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu ........................................................................................... 29

Media Player Quick start Guide ........................................................................................................ 30

Setup your Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio files via Windows Shares ....... 30

Locate the shared audio files using the radio ............................................................................... 32

Listening to a single shared track ................................................................................................. 33

Listening to a complete shared album ......................................................................................... 33

Arranging (Queuing up) tracks for playback later ......................................................................... 33

Arranging (Queuing up) albums for playback later ....................................................................... 34

Controlling playback ..................................................................................................................... 34

Browsing the list of tracks currently (queued up) for playback ..................................................... 34

Removing tracks from the list (queue) ......................................................................................... 35

Playing tracks in random order .................................................................................................... 35

Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly ................................................................................ 35

Set up a Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio files via a UPnP server ............... 36

Locating and playing media files using the radio and UPnP ........................................................ 38

Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged (queued up) for playback ...................................... 39

Arranging (Queuing up) UPnP tracks for playback later .............................................................. 39

Arranging (Queuing up albums for playback later ........................................................................ 39

Controlling playback ..................................................................................................................... 40

Removing tracks from the list (queue) ......................................................................................... 40

Playing tracks in random order .................................................................................................... 40

Playing tracks in the queue repeatedly ........................................................................................ 41

Settings Menu ................................................................................................................................... 41

Choosing desired option from the Configure menu ...................................................................... 41

<Network Config> ........................................................................................................................ 42

<Upgrade Firmware> ................................................................................................................... 42

<Language> ................................................................................................................................. 42

<Factory Reset> ........................................................................................................................... 42

<Register> .................................................................................................................................... 42

<Clock Setup> .............................................................................................................................. 42

<Backlight> .................................................................................................................................. 43

<UPnP> ........................................................................................................................................ 43

<Wi-Fi Strength> .......................................................................................................................... 43

<Other Cool Stuff> ....................................................................................................................... 43

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 44

Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 45

License Information and Warranty .................................................................................................... 45

Customer Service and Support ........................................................................................................ 47

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 47

Step 1: Set Up Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 ....................................................... 47

Step 2: Play Music on the Internet Radio. .................................................................................... 50

Important Safety Instructions and 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.

POWER PLUG Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.

COVERS Do not remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.

WEATHER It is advisable to unplug your radio during a thunderstorm.

VENTILATION The ventilation holes on the casing of your Internet radio prevent it from overheating.

Do not block or cover these holes, especially with cloth or paper. Do allow a minimum distance of 5cm around the radio for sufficient ventilation.

DAMAGE Never use your Internet radio if it is damaged in any way. Always place your Internet

radio on a flat level surface avoiding anywhere which may be subject to strong vibration.

TEMPERATURE Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold, place your Internet radio well away

from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires and direct sun light for long periods of time..

DO NOT Use this radio in humid or tropical climates.

MOISTURE Do not allow your Internet radio to be exposed to rain, moisture or dust. If any liquid is

spilt into your Internet radio it can cause serious damage. If you spill any liquid into your Internet radio switch it off and unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Water or moisture damage will void your warranty.

CAUTION: Do not open any covers and do not repair yourself. Qualified personnel must carry out

repair work.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

• The product should not be exposed to any dripping or splashing. Objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, should not be placed on the product.

• No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.

• Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical bum if

mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100° C (212° F), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model number.

CAUTION: please read the important safety instructions carefully

1. Retain instructions - the safety instruction should be retained for future reference.

2. Follow instructions –all instructions should be followed.

2. Heed warnings - all warnings on the product and in the user’s guide should be adhered.

4. Power source - the product should be connected to a power supply only of the type specified in the user’s guide or as marked on the product.

5. Power cord protection – protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs and convenience receptacles.

6. Water and moisture - the product should not be used near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl. kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement. or near a swimming pool. etc)

7. Heat - keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances that produce heat.

8. Damage requiring service - the product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a) The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product: or c) The product has been exposed to rain: or d) The product does not appear to operate normally e) The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

9. Servicing - the user should not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Contact

10. Unplug the power adapter during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

www.gracedigitalaudio.com

and click ‘tech support”

ADVISORY

This Product is intended for North American markets. The GRACE Wireless Internet Radio GDI-IRA500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC

FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

ADVISORY

NOTE: 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 the 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:

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

WARNING

This product may contain chemicals listed in

(http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html) that may be known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm

Proposition 65

SOLO (GDI-IRA500) Power Adapter Remote Control User’s Guide

Radio and remote control functions and control

P1: Preset 1 or play previous song in media mode

Retrieve: provides interact menu when playing a radio station

P2: Preset 2 or play/pause in media mode

P3: Preset 3 or forward in media mode Volume: turn to the right to increase

P4: Preset 4 or shuffle in media mode Menu: turn to go up / down in the menu

P5: Preset 5 or stop in media mode Power : push to turn radio on or to

Shift: save presets 6-10 on P1-P5 buttons

Back: takes you back to the previous menu screen

volume

choice and press in to choose the item

place in standby mode

P1: Preset 1 or back in media mode Reply: provides interact menu when

playing a radio station

P2: Preset 2 or play/pause in media mode

P3: Preset 3 or forward in media mode Volume: VOL- decrease audio level and

P4: Preset 4 or stop in media mode Up /Down arrows moves the radio up or

P5: Preset 5 or shuffle in media mode Select: Push to choose the active item

Shift: save presets 6-10 on P1-P5 buttons

Back: takes you back to the previous menu screen

Vol+ increases audio level

down through the menu items

on the radio’s menu

Power : push to turn radio on or to place in standby mode

Back Panel connections

There are three connections on the back panel.

1) The jack for the power adapter. Please plug the supplied power adapter into the radio’s power adapter jack then plug the other 2 prong end into the wall.

2) Stereo headset jack connection. The headset jack connection can be used to listen to music in private via your personal headset/headphones (not provided).

3) Stereo RCA jacks. These connections connect to your stereo’s audio input jacks or powered speakers.

Steps for Connecting Your Radio to Your Wireless Network

Getting Started

Step 1 - Power up the radio - 1st time set up

Connect one end of the AC Power cord to the back of your SOLO and the other end to the available wall plug. The radio can be switched on or off with the STANDBY/ON button. The STANDBY/On button is

marked on your radio with this symbol is in standby mode. Please turn the radio on before going to the next step.

CAUTION: Use only the power adapter supplied with SOLO. Connecting a power supply with a different rating will cause permanent damage to SOLO and may be hazardous and will void the warranty.

After you turn the radio on it will briefly display the following:

Grace Digital Radio

After a few seconds, the screen will change to show:

. If only the clock is displayed on the top of the display, the unit

After a few seconds, the screen will change to show:

Initializing

Network

Scan for networks

Enter network

View Config

Edit Config

Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection

When the display shows brackets next to the words <Scan for networks>, press the ‘Select’ dial. (NOTE: IF you make an error at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to return the previous screen)

The SOLO will now scan for all available wireless networks and will display:

Scanning

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

IF the radio does not find a wireless network router, the display will show:

If this happens after subsequent attempts you should check the status of your Wi-Fi router - see the instructions supplied with your wireless router / modem or contact the person who set up your home computer network.

When the SOLO finds your wireless network, the display will show the SSID (the name of your home wireless network) - this is the name ascribed to your Wi-Fi router by the person who set up your network

- for example:

No networks

Found

< My Home Network >

It is possible, and in some locations likely, that your radio will find more than one wireless network, in which case you can choose the wireless (Wi-Fi) network you want to connect to. Turn the dial on your radio until the name of the wireless network has brackets {} next to the name of the network you want to connect to.

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 owner’s manual.

Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network

When the SSID for the Wi-Fi router you want to connect to is displayed on the screen, press the large dial inward.

IF your network is not configured to require an encryption code, the screen should display:

Connecting to

Network

then:

IF the screen displays either WEP or WPA, a password is required:

Then the network is using one of the encryption systems: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2). You therefore need to enter the correct WEP or WPA password on

Network OK

Enter WEP key

Enter WPA key

your SOLO radio to communicate with your network.

support WPA2 Business.

Only the person who set up the network in the first place knows this password; if that person is not you then you need to find out the password. You can do this by checking with the Customer Service of your internet provider or the manufacturer of your wireless router.

After approximately 3 seconds, the display goes into the password entry mode:

< END ◄ ► A BCDEF>

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Please note that the SOLO does not currently

To enter the password, use the SCROLL to select each letter/number/symbol of the password in turn. When the 1 to select that letter or number. Repeat this process for each letter or number in your password.

NOTE: WEP and WPA passwords are upper and lower case sensitive and MUST be entered exactly

HINT: Use the ’Back’ button to erase incorrect characters that you may have entered. IF the display shows: “Invalid key” or “Network Error”, an incorrect password has been entered.

After entering the final letter/number/symbol, scroll to find and select END . The word ‘END’ is in the center of the display press the large dial inwards.

Once the password is entered correctly, your SOLO should now be able to connect to the network.

Your radio should now be able to connect to the selected network without having to re-enter a password. Your password will be saved in your Grace radio even if a power outage occurs. You will have to alter your password however, should you attempt to connect to an alternative wireless network or you change your Wi-Fi router.

NOTE: IF you would like to give your radio a static IP address then please see the ‘Network config’ section under the ‘Setting’ section.

letter or number of your password is in the center of the display, press the large dial inward

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