Grace Digital GDI-IRCA700 User Manual
Primo
By Grace Digital
User’s Guide Model No. GDI-IRCA700
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User’s Guide Table of Contents
IMPORTANT Safety Instructions and Warnings ............................................................................... 4
QUICKSTART Guide ........................................................................................................................ 7
What you need before you can use your Internet radio ............................................................... 7
Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Radio connections, controls & remote control functions ............................................................. 12
Displays icons .............................................................................................................................. 15
Steps to Connect Your Radio to Your Wireless Network .................................................................. 16
Step 1 - Power up the radio .................................................................................................... 16
Step 2 - Connect to the wireless network ................................................................................ 17
Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network ................................................................................ 14
Choosing a radio station to listen to ............................................................................................. 19
Choosing a Pandora radio station ................................................................................................ 21
Changing the volume ................................................................................................................... 21
Storing a radio station in a preset................................................................................................. 22
Playing a preset radio station ....................................................................................................... 22
Requesting a station that is currently unavailable ........................................................................ 23
Stations which allow you to choose what you listen to ................................................................. 24
Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................... 25
Setting the alarm .......................................................................................................................... 27
Setting the sleep timer ................................................................................................................. 32
Configuring ‘My Stuff’........................................................................................................................ 33
Registering an account on Grace Digital Audio’s website ............................................................ 34
Configuring ‘My Profile’ ................................................................................................................ 35
Configuring ‘My Stations’ ............................................................................................................. 36
Configuring ‘My Streams’ ............................................................................................................. 36
Configuring ‘My Podcasts’ ............................................................................................................ 36
Configuring ‘My Pandora’ ............................................................................................................. 37
Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu ........................................................................................... 38
SiriusXM .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Dar.FM, Live365 VIP, Rhapsody
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Settings Menu ................................................................................................................................... 39
Network Configuration .................................................................................................................. 39
Properties ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Stereo Mode ................................................................................................................................. 39
Network Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 39
Language ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................... 39
Hard Reboot ................................................................................................................................. 40
Register ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Clock Set up ................................................................................................................................. 40
Backlight ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Name Your Radio ......................................................................................................................... 41
WiFi Strength ............................................................................................................................... 41
Media Player ..................................................................................................................................... 42
UPnP Servers .............................................................................................................................. 42
USB Media ................................................................................................................................... 46
Playback Mode ............................................................................................................................. 46
Queue .......................................................................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 48
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 49
License Information and Warranty .................................................................................................... 49
Customer Service and Support ........................................................................................................ 50
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Using the USB connection as a USB-Ethernet connection ............................................................. 51
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Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
Please read before installation
CAUTION:
If this Internet radio has been moved from a cold place, (e.g. a cold car trunk) to a warm place, then
there is a possibility that moisture may condense inside the product. In these conditions DO NOT
PLUG IN. To avoid the damage that can be caused to the radio by powering on in these
circumstances, please simply allow the product to stand in a warm room for 2-3 hours before first
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.
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.
Please allow a minimum distance of 5cm around the apparatus 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. Please to not position the radio in any
location 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.
HIGH HUMIDITY Do not use this apparatus 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 at the mains immediately and contact
your supplier.
Do not open any covers. Do not attempt any repair yourself.
Only qualified personnel may carry out repair work.
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WARNING:
CAUTION: please READ and FOLLOW the important safety instructions carefully
ADVISORY
North American markets
• 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 liquid.
• 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 a chemical
burn 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.
1. Please retain these safety instructions for future reference.
2. Please follow these instructions. These instructions contain information for your safety.
3. Please heed the safety warnings on the product and in the user’s guide. Failure to do so
could result in injury or damage to the product.
4. Power source - the product only be connected to a power supply of the type specified in
the user’s guide or as marked on the product.
5. Power cord protection – protect the power cord from damage. Do not walk on the power
cord. Please take care not to let the power cord become pinched, particularly at plug.
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
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
performance change:
e) Or the product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
13. Servicing - the user should not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
14. Unplug the power adapter during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
This Product is intended for
. The GRACE Wireless Internet Radio
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GDI-IRCA700 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
ADVISORY
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement
Part 15
FCC Ru
NOTE:
Part 15
FCC Rules
WARNING
Proposition 65
Directive 1999/5/EC
: This device complies with
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
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to
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.”
This product may contain chemicals listed in
(
http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html) that may be known to cause cancer,
of the
birth defects or other reproductive harm
. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
of the
les.
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QUICKSTART GUIDE - 1st time set up
What you need before you can use your Internet Radio:
NOTE: IF your wireless (Wi-Fi) network is password protected (WEP or WPA), please obtain your
password before proceeding to Step 1. All passwords are UPPER and lower case sensitive.
Step 1:
Settings
Home screen with the ‘Settings’
icon highlighted
• A broadband internet connection is required.
• A wireless (Wi-Fi) modem or router connected to your broadband (cable or DSL) internet.
Plug the round jack from the power cord into the back of the radio and the other end into a
wall outlet. When you plug the radio in the 1
fi network in approximately 5-7 seconds. If it does not, please press the ‘Power’ button on the
bottom right of the front of the radio to turn it on. Then select the Settings menu
Turn the Menu knob on the front of the radio to the right until the ‘
press the Menu knob inwards to select ‘settings’.
st
time it should automatically start scanning for your wi-
’ icon is highlighted. Now
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Wi-Fi and Network Setup
Back
Scan for networks
Step 2:
On the top of the next screen please select ‘
inwards. (To go back to previous menus at any time press the ‘
From the next screen please select ‘
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 (also referred to as ESSID’s) of one
or more wireless networks that are within range.
’ by pressing the Menu knob
’ button on the radio).
’ by pressing the Menu knob inwards.
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Note:
Enter network name
Settings
Wi-Fi and Network Setup’
Step 3:
Enter WPA key
Note:
Scroll the Menu knob to the left or right until the name of your network (ESSID) is highlighted. After
you highlight your network, press the Menu knob dial inwards to select your network.
If your radio does not display the name of your wireless network please make sure you are
within range of your wireless network. If your network does not broadcast its ESSID you can enter it
in manually in the ‘
menu.
If there is a password (private key) needed for your wireless network the display will now
briefly display a message such as ‘
appear.
Please enter your wireless network’s password by selecting the letters or numbers of your password
then select ‘Enter’ at the bottom right of the screen when your password is complete. This ‘Network
Key’ is the same key (password) you use to connect any 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 Wi-Fi (wireless) network to obtain your password.
All passwords are UPPER and lower case sensitive. Thus letters must be entered correctly
using upper or lower case as was used to set the password originally. To enter in your password,
’ section of the ‘
’ and then the text entry screen shown below will
’ then ‘
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Enter
Note:
Back
Enter
connecting to ….
Step 4:
Internet Radio
Home
Local
Search
Location
Genre
College
Stations
Weather
Home screen with the ‘Internet
Radio’ icon highlighted
Once you select ‘Internet Radio’
additional selections).
scroll the Menu knob dial to the right or left until the 1st letter or number in your password is
highlighted. Press the dial inward to select the 1
or number is selected, then select ‘
If you make a mistake at anytime, press the ‘
then select the correct entry.
Once you have selected ‘
messages. When the radio has successfully connected the main menu will be displayed. If the
main menu is not displayed and instead you see the Clock please push in the power button to
display the main menu.
You are now connected to your Wi-Fi network and the internet. To listen to a station,
choose the ‘
You can always return to the Home screen by pressing the ‘
large select knob. This button can be easily identified by the symbol of a house.
The radio will display various search methods: ‘
’ and ‘
’. Choose the option you desire and continue through the menu until you see
’ the radio will display ‘
’ icon on the main menu.
st
’, which can be found at the bottom right of the screen.
letter. Continue this process until the final letter
’ button to erase the letter(s) or number(s)
’, ‘
’, followed by a series of
’ button located to the left of the
you will be presented with 6 options
(Only 4 are displayed at a time on
the screen. Scroll down to see
’ ‘
’, ‘
’, ‘
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Back
Home
NOTE:
In the box
An example of a popular internet
radio station.
a list of stations. Select the station by pressing the Menu knob inward when the station’s name is
highlighted. After the station finishes buffering you should be able to hear the music on your home
stereo (assuming you have already connected the RCA cables to your stereo and selected the
appropriate audio source).
If you are unable to listen to the station you selected please try other stations (pressing the ’
button will take you to the previous menu to choose another station). Some stations may not
currently be online.
At any time, pressing the ‘
button whilst the station of your choice is playing to assign that station to the preset.
you do NOT need to register your radio to listen to our over 50,000 free radio stations.
However, If you would like to register your radio to experience premium music selections (such as
Pandora) please refer to the ‘Registering your radio / creating an account at
myradio.gracedigital.com section of this manual. You can only register your radio and create an
account If you radio is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network and internet connection.
’ button will take you to the main menu. Press and hold any preset
’
Primo Internet Radio (GDI-IRCA700) AC Power Adapter (UL approved)
Remote Control (featuring Pandora) 3.5 mm to RCA Cable
User’s Guide
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Radio connections & remote control functions
FRONT PANEL
Home –
Preset 1-8 -
Mode –
Shift -
Back -
Menu knob –
Power –
Stop / Mode / Rewind /Play / Pause buttons
Pandora buttons -
Thumbs up / Down –
Menu –
Play / Pause -
Skip –
•
•
to program them while listening to a favorite station). There are 2 additional
presets on the remote control. Additionally, you can save up to 100 more
stations in your ‘My Stuff’ / ‘My Stations’ folder by pressing the mode button
when listening to a radio station and selecting ‘add to my stations’.
•
•
•
•
mode you can temporally control the backlight display brightness.
•
•
•
displays the radio’s main home screen
press to play any of the 8 programmable presets ( press and hold
multiple function button depending on the audio source type
allows access to presets 5 - 8
go to the previous menu screen, or delete entry characters
turn to move through menu and push inward to select. In standby
push to power unit on / off (standby). Push and hold for master reboot
–media player control functions
(functions only when playing Pandora stations)
o
o
displays Pandora interactive menu
o
o
go to the next Pandora song (max 6 skips an hour)
like or dislike a Pandora song
pause and resume Pandora songs
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BACK PANEL
Headset jack –
RCA Component Output Jacks
USB Port
AC Power Jack
Wi-Fi Antenna
•
•
speakers, TV’s, or other devices with audio input jacks.
•
(Ethernet Adapter required for LAN connection. Refer to APPENDIX for details)
•
•
Note: The included remote control or free optional Android or iPhone / iPad remote
control apps will control the volume on the headset jack. However, the integrated
RCA jacks are RCA line outputs so you will have to control the volume levels directly
on your home stereo, TV, or powered speakers, just like you would with any
standard RCA line output audio source.
integrated stereo headset jack for private listening
– connect to your home stereo, powered
– play music from USB flash drive or use as Ethernet LAN connection
– to connect to the included AC power adapter
– (802.11n) built internally inside the cabinet
REMOTE CONTROL
Standby / ON
BACK
Quick-key
Pandora “Thumbs Down
Pandora “Skip Song
Pandora “Thumbs Up
…
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Press to return to Menu
to Main Menu
” selection
” selection
” selection
Mute
Headset jack Volume Up / Down
Preset 1 to 10
Alarm / Timer
Play / Pause
Stop
Next / Previous
Media Queue: media player files
Extra features: Pandora menu
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Display icons
1
3
5
6
Small icons displayed at the very top of the display are:
1. Media Player; Shuffle
2. Media Player; Repeat
3. Shift key pressed; allows you to access presets 5 to 8
4. One or more alarms have been set.
5. Wi-Fi network strength: This shows the relative strength of your Wi-Fi signal. 1 is a
weak signal and 4 is a very strong signal. You can enter the radio’s ‘Settings’ menu
then select ‘Wi-Fi Strength’ for a more precise numeric number.
6. Not available on the GDI-IRCA700
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