Grace TUNER GDI-IRDT200 User Manual
TUNER
Internet Radio Tuner by Grace Digital
User’s Guide
Model No. GDI-IRDT200
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User’s Guide Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions and Warnings..................................................................................... 4
Quickstart Guide (Wireless Connection) ..........................................................................................7
Contents.......................................................................................................................................9
Tuner controls & connections....................................................................................................... 9
Tuner remote control functions and controls ................................................................................10
Displays icons ..............................................................................................................................10
Connect Your Tuner to Your Network...............................................................................................11
Step 1 - Power up the tuner .........................................................................................................11
Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection .........................................................................12
Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network..................................................................................... 13
Wired network connection & tuner settings ......................................................................................15
Listening to Your Internet Radio Tuner
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Changing the volume – for Headphone only
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Choosing a tuner station to listen to .................................................................................................17
Choosing a Pandora tuner station................................................................................................19
Storing a tuner station in a preset ................................................................................................19
Playing a preset tuner station.......................................................................................................20
Requesting a station that is currently unavailable ........................................................................20
Stations which allow you to choose what you listen to................................................................. 20
Setting the clock...........................................................................................................................21
Setting the alarm ..........................................................................................................................23
Setting the sleep timer .................................................................................................................25
Configuring ‘My Stuff’ .......................................................................................................................25
Registering an account on Grace Digital Audio’s website............................................................25
Configuring ‘My Profile’ ................................................................................................................26
Configuring ‘My Stations’ .............................................................................................................26
Configuring ‘My Streams’ .............................................................................................................26
Configuring ‘My Podcasts’............................................................................................................27
Configuring ‘My Pandora’.............................................................................................................27
Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu ...........................................................................................28
Media Player Quickstart Guide .........................................................................................................29
Setup your Windows PC to allow the tuner to access your audio files via Windows Shares............ 29
Locate the shared audio files using the tuner............................................................................... 31
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Listening to a single shared track.................................................................................................32
Listening to a complete shared album .........................................................................................32
Arranging (Queuing up) tracks for playback later.........................................................................33
Arranging (Queuing up) albums for playback later ........................................................................33
Controlling playback.....................................................................................................................33
Browsing the list of tracks currently (queued up) for playback .....................................................34
Removing tracks from the list (queue) .........................................................................................34
Playing tracks in random order ....................................................................................................34
Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly ................................................................................35
Set up a Windows PC to allow the tuner to access your audio files via a UPnP server............... 36
Locating and playing media files using the tuner and UPnP ........................................................38
Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged (queued up) for playback......................................38
Arranging (Queuing up) UPnP tracks for playback later ..............................................................39
Arranging (Queuing up albums for playback later ........................................................................39
Controlling playback.....................................................................................................................39
Removing tracks from the list (queue) .........................................................................................39
Playing tracks in random order ....................................................................................................40
Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly ................................................................................40
Settings Menu...................................................................................................................................41
Choosing desired option from the Configure menu......................................................................41
<Network Config> ........................................................................................................................ 41
<Upgrade Firmware> ...................................................................................................................41
<Language> .................................................................................................................................42
<Factory Reset>...........................................................................................................................42
<Register>....................................................................................................................................42
<Clock Setup>..............................................................................................................................42
<Backlight> ..................................................................................................................................42
<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 Tuner. .................................................................................... 50
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Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
Please read before installation
If this Internet tuner 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 tuner, this can cause damage to your Internet tuner. To avoid
damage please unpack your Internet tuner 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 tuner.
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 an external antenna during a thunderstorm.
VENTILATION The ventilation holes on the casing of your Internet tuner prevent it from
over heating. Do not block or cover these holes, especially with cloth or
paper. Do allow a minimum distance of 5cm around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation.
DAMAGE Never use your Internet tuner if it is damaged in any way. Always place
your Internet tuner 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 tuner
well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires.
DO NOT Use this apparatus in humid or tropical climates.
MOISTURE Do not allow your Internet tuner to be exposed to rain, moisture or dust. If
any liquid is spilt into your Internet tuner it can cause serious damage. If
you spill any liquid into your Internet tuner switch it off at the mains
immediately. Contact your store immediately.
CAUTION: Do not open any covers and do not repair yourself.
Qualified personnel must carry out repair work.
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WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or
moisture.
• The product shall 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 and FOLLOW the important safety instructions carefully
1. Retain & follow User Guide instructions - the safety instruction should be retained
for future reference.
2. Heed warnings - all warnings on the product and in the user’s guide should be
adhered.
3. 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.
4. Power cord protection – protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs and convenience receptacles.
5. 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)
6. Heat - keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other appliances that produce heat.
7. Damage requiring service - the product should be serviced by qualified service
personnel if:
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 or exhibits a marked change in
performance:
e) or the product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
8. Servicing - the user should not attempt to service the product. All servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
9. Unplug the power adapter during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
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ADVISORY
This Product is intended for North American markets. The GRACE Wireless Internet
Tuner GDI-IRDT200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
ADVISORY
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
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 tuner frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to tuner
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to tuner 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
Proposition 65
(http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html) that may be known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm
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QUICKSTARTGUIDE - 1st time WIRELESS Set Up
A broadband internet connection is required. You can connect to your broadband internet with:
1.) Wireless (Wi-Fi) modem or router connected to your broadband (cable or DSL) internet
2.) Wired LAN line connected to your broadband (cable or DSL) internet
NOTE: IF your wireless (Wi-Fi) network is password (WEP or WPA) protected, please obtain
your password before proceeding to Step 1. All passwords are UPPER and lower case sensitive.
Step 1: Connect your tuner to your stereo system. Depending on the available connections on
your stereo system, you may connect to your stereo using the tuner’s RCA (L/R), Digital Coaxial
or Digital Optical TOSLINK connection. You may also connect to your headphones directly.
Step 2: Turn the master power switch ON at the back of the tuner. Plug the jack from the
power cord into the back of the tuner and the other end into a wall outlet. The LED located
above the “Power” on the front panel will light red when in standby and turn off when the unit
is actively powered. The display should turn on within approximately 4 seconds and the LED
should turn off. The messages that are briefly displayed will be ‘Grace Digital Tuner’,
‘Starting…’ then ‘Scanning’.
NOTE: If your tuner does not automatically start scanning when plugged into power the 1st
time, please press the power button to turn your tuner on and to view the main Internet tuner
menu. Scroll left and right using the large ‘Tune/Select’ dial’ until the word ‘Settings’ is
highlighted. Press the large dial inwards to select ‘Settings’. On the top of the next screen
select ‘Network Configurations’ by pressing the large dial inwards. (At any time, to go back to
a previous selection, press the ‘back’ button on the tuner). On the top of the next screen
select ‘Scan for Networks’ by pressing the large dial inwards.
Step 3: The tuner is now scanning for available Wi-Fi (wireless) network(s) in your area. After
the scanning process is complete, the tuner will display the names (also referred to as SSID’s)
of one or more wireless networks that are within range. Scroll the large ‘Tune/ Select’ dial to
the left or right until the name of your network (SSID) is highlighted by scrolling until the name
of the desired router is highlighted. Once your router is highlighted, push the large
Tuner/Select dial inwards to select your network.
NOTE: If your tuner does not display the name of your wireless network (SSID) 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 may 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 phones, 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 passwords are upper and lower case sensitive. Thus, letters MUST be entered
correctly using upper and lower case as used to set the password originally. Numbers are not
case sensitive. To enter in your password, scroll the ‘Tuner/Select’ dial to the right or left until
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the 1st letter or number in your password is located and positioned in the center of the tuner’s
display. Press the dial inward to select the 1
st
letter. Continue this process until the final letter
or number is selected. Once your password is entered, scroll, located and select ‘END’.
NOTE: If you make a mistake at anytime, press the ‘back’ button to erase the letter(s) or
number(s) and select then select the correct entry. After the final letter or number in your
password is selected rotate the 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
dial inward. The tuner will display ‘connecting to ….’, followed by a series of messages. When
the tuner has successfully connected the main menu will be displayed.
Step 5: You are now connected to your Wi-Fi network and the internet. To listen to a station,
choose ‘Internet Tuner’ on the main menu. The tuner will then request the most recent tuner
station update and display ‘Station update from Reciva’. When the station update is complete
the tuner will display various search methods: ‘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 you may turn the volume up on the tuner to
adjust the volume source to your stereo system or headphones.
If you are unable to listen to the station you selected please try other stations (pressing the
back button will take you to the previous menu to choose another station). Some stations
may not currently be online. IF you are unable to access or listen to any station you select
please see the trouble shooting section in this manual.
NOTE: Registration is NOT required for your tuner to connect to over 16,000 free tuner stations.
However, if you would like to register your tuner to experience premium music selections please
refer to the “Registering your tuner / creating an account at HYPERLINK
"http://www.grace.reciva.com"
www.grace.reciva.com’ section of this manual. You can only
register your tuner and create an account if you tuner is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi
network and internet connection.
FAST PLAY / CONNECTION OF TUNER STATIONS As a factory default setting when you
turn your tuner off (in standby mode – only the clock is showing on the display) your tuner will
be disconnected from your wireless network. Each time you turn your tuner on, the tuner will
reconnect to your network before buffering and connecting to a station to play.
IF you would like your tuner to start playing the current tuner station quicker you can choose
the tuner to keep its Wi-Fi connection on your wireless network. To set this function go to the
tuners’ main menu (Internet tuner 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 Standby’ then
choose ‘yes’. You tuner will now connect and play your station much quicker when you turn
your tuner on.
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Contents
TUNER GDI-IRDT200
Power Adapter
Remote Control
User’s Guide
Tuner controls & connections
1. Power Button 2. Power LED Indicator
3. Remote Control Lens 4. LCD Display
5. Previous / Play Button 6. Mode Changing Button
7. Back Button 8. Tuning / Select Dial
9. 6.35 mm Headphone Jack 10. SD Card Slot
11. External Wifi Antenna 12. Ethernet Jack
13. Coaxial DigitalOutput 14. Toslink Digital Output
15-16. RCA analog Line Out 17. FM Antenna Socket
17. USB Host 19. DC IN – Power Input
20. Main ON/OFF Switch
HINTS:
* Use the Tuner/Select Dial (8) or the UP/DOWN arrow buttons on the remote control to
highlight your selections. Press inward the same Dial (8) to make your selection or press
Select button on the remote control
* Press the BACK Button (7) to go back to previous menu/screen.
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Tuner remote control functions and controls
REMOTE CONTROL
1. MUTE: < Press to mute the voice of Earphone only>
2. POWER: <Press to switch the internet tuner ON/OFF>
3. 0--9: <Numeric buttons for Store and Recall functions>
4. Back: <Press to go back to the previous display>
5. Select: <Press to select a displayed option>.
Under FM mode, long press this button to start auto
scanning mode of the FM stations
6. UP\DOWN <Use to manual scan down for FM stations, and use
ARROWS: to change the option to show on the display>
7. PLAY <Press to start playback at the previous track>
/ STOP: <Press to stop playback, with a track name displayed. Press
and hold to delete the track>
8. VOL+ / VOL- : <Use to adjust the volume>
9. STORE: <Use to store 99 tuner stations>
10. RECALL: <Use to Play up the pre-setting stations>
11. BROWSE: <Press to view the name of the track currently playing>
12. MODE: <Press to switch between Internet Tuner,FM & Media Player>
Display icons Icons are displayed on the bottom left row of the LCD display including:
‘Internet Tuner’ mode and is playing a live stream
Mute Indicator
Sleep Timer
Alarm-set Indicator
Media Player’ Mode. media controls are active
‘Internet Tuner’ mode and is playing on demand content
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Connect Your Tuner to Your Network
Getting Started
Step 1 - Power up the tuner
Power your tuner by connecting to the Power Adapter with the socket labelled 5V 1.2A DC at
the back of your TUNER. Turn the main power switch ON at the rear of the cabinet.
CAUTION: Use only the power adapter supplied with this tuner. Connecting a power
adapter other than the power adapter supplied is hazardous and may
cause permanent damage to the unit, shock or fire.
NOTE: Your Tuner can be connected to the internet using a WIRELESS or a WIRED connection.
Once powered on, the display on the front of the tuner will light up and show:
Grace Digital Tuner
After a few seconds, the screen will change to show:
Initializing
Network
After a few seconds, the screen will change to show:
Scan for networks
Enter network
View Config
Edit Config
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Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection
When the display shows <Scan for networks>, press the ‘Tuner/Select’ button.
NOTE: IF you make an error at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to return the previous screen
The TUNER will then scan for all available wireless networks and will display:
Scanning
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IF the tuner does not find a wireless network router, the display will show:
No networks
Found
If this happens after subsequent attempts, you should setup your wireless access point to be
sure it is working - refer to the instructions supplied with your wireless network router.
When the TUNER finds your wireless network, the display will show ESSID (or router’s name)
for the access point on the screen - this name is the name ascribed to the access point by the
person who set up the network - for example:
< My Home
Network >
It is possible, and in some locations highly likely, that your tuner will find more than one
wireless access point, in which case you can choose which one you want to connect to. Turn
the Dial on your tuner to see the ESSID for each access point your tuner has found.
For optimal performance you may want to check your home network settings to make sure
your tuner is on a deferent channel than your neighbours. Consult your Wi-Fi router owner’s
manual for details.
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Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network
When the ESSID for the router you want to connect is displayed on the screen, press OK.
IF your network is not configured to require an encryption code, the screen should display:
Connecting to
Network
then:
Network OK
IF the screen displays either WEP or WPA, a password is required:
Enter WEP key
HINT:
The password / encryption code
(WEP or WPA code ) would have
been set up by the person who set
up and configured your network.
OR
Enter WPA key
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 your TUNER to communicate with your network.
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 confirm the password set by
checking with the Customer Service of your internet provider or the manufacturer of your
wireless router.
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After approximately 3 seconds, the display goes into the password entry mode:
<END ◄ ► A
BCDEF>
█
To enter the password, use the Tuner/Select DIAL or the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote to
select each letter/number/symbol of the password in turn, pressing OK after each letter.
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 as you may have entered.
IF the display shows: “Invalid key” or “Network Error”, an incorrect password has
probably been entered or the correct password has been entered incorrectly with the
wrong case or in the wrong order, etc.
After entering the final letter/number/symbol, scroll to find and select END and press OK.
Once the password is entered correctly, your TUNER should now be able to connect to the
selected network.
Your tuner 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 tuner even if a power outage occurs.
You will have to alter your password however, should you attempt to connect to an alternative
wireless network
NOTE: IF you would like to give your tuner a static IP address refer to the ‘Network config’
section under the ‘Setting’ section.
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Wired network connection & tuner settings
Wired connection, settings & network configurations
The ‘Settings’ section on your Tuner offers numerous sub-menus that allow you to set and
modify Network configurations and other features and functions for your Tuner.
In the main menu, you will find
<Settings>
from where you can modify basic configurations
and settings.
Alarm Clock
Settings
Under ‘Settings’ select
<Network Config>
where you can then scroll to find a
series of other sub-menus including
<Wired / Wireless>
Network Config
Version
Select
<Wired / Wireless>
for wired and wireless connection options
Edit Config
Wired/Wireless
You are able to select from
Auto , Wired Only
or
Wireless Only
.
RECOMMENDATION S
for best performance: IF you wish to connect with your wired LAN
connection via the Ethernet connection, select
Wired Only.
IF you wish to connect with
your wireless router connection select
Wireless Only
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IF
Auto
is selected, your Tuner will detect automatically for either wired connection or
wireless connection.
IF Wired Only is selected, your Tuner will only connect through a Wired connection.
IF Wireless Only is selected, your Tuner will only connect through Wireless Wi-Fi connection.
Configuring the radio to only use a
Wired
Ethernet connection
Selecting ‘Wired Only’ will cause the radio to reboot and then only use its Ethernet
connection to communicate with the network. The radio will also disable its wireless
network capabilities.
Configuring the radio to only use a
Wireless
Wi-Fi connection
Selecting the ‘Wireless Only ‘ option from the ‘ Wired/Wireless’ menu will cause the radio
to reboot and then only use its Wi-Fi connection to communicate with the network. The
radio will also disable its Ethernet connection.
Configuring the radio to use either an Ethernet or a wireless connection Selecting the
‘Auto’ option from the ‘Wired/Wireless’ menu will cause the radio to reboot and then
attempt to establish and then attempt to establish an Ethernet connection, if available, to
communicate with the network. Otherwise, the tuner will attempt to establish a Wi-Fi
connection to the network. Once the radio has established a certain type of connection
to the selected network, the connection mode will continue while the radio is on.
Other options under ‘Settings’ include
Refer the next sections Listening to Your Internet Radio Tuner, and Settings Menu for further
details regarding other optional menu items available under the ‘Settings’ menu including
<Network Config.>, <Upgrade Firmware >, <Language>, <FactoryReset>, <Register>,
<Backlight>, <UPNP>, <WiFi Strength> and others...
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