Grace digital GDI-IRD4000 User Manual

ALLEGRO

Wireless Internet Radio by Grace Digital

User’s Guide Model No. GDI-IRD4000

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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 ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Radio Connections ....................................................................................................................... 9

Radio and remote control functions and controls ......................................................................... 10

Displays icons .............................................................................................................................. 11

Steps to Connect Your Radio to Your Wireless Network .................................................................. 12

Step 1 - Power up the radio (Power Adapter, NiMH & LED Indicator) .................................... 12

Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection .................................................................... 13

Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network ................................................................................ 14

Choosing a radio station to listen to ............................................................................................. 15

Choosing a Pandora radio station ................................................................................................ 17

Changing the volume ................................................................................................................... 17

Storing a radio station in a preset................................................................................................. 17

Playing a preset radio station ....................................................................................................... 18

Requesting a station that is currently unavailable ........................................................................ 18

Stations which allow you to choose what you listen to ................................................................. 18

Setting the clock ........................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the alarm .......................................................................................................................... 21

Setting the sleep timer ................................................................................................................. 23

Configuring ‘My Stuff’........................................................................................................................ 23

Registering an account on Grace Digital Audio’s website ............................................................ 23

Configuring ‘My Profile’ ................................................................................................................ 24

Configuring ‘My Stations’ ............................................................................................................. 24

Configuring ‘My Streams’ ............................................................................................................. 24

Configuring ‘My Podcasts’ ............................................................................................................ 25

Configuring ‘My Pandora’ ............................................................................................................. 25

Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu ........................................................................................... 26

Media Player Quickstart Guide ......................................................................................................... 27

Setup your Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio files via Windows Shares ....... 27

Locate the shared audio files using the radio ............................................................................... 29

Listening to a single shared track ................................................................................................. 29

Listening to a complete shared album ......................................................................................... 30

Arranging (Queuing up) tracks for playback later ......................................................................... 30

Arranging (Queuing up) albums for playback later ....................................................................... 31

Controlling playback ..................................................................................................................... 31

Browsing the list of tracks currently (queued up) for playback ..................................................... 31

Removing tracks from the list (queue) ......................................................................................... 32

Playing tracks in random order .................................................................................................... 32

Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly ................................................................................ 32

Set up a Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio files via a UPnP server ............... 33

Locating and playing media files using the radio and UPnP ........................................................ 35

Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged (queued up) for playback ...................................... 36

Arranging (Queuing up) UPnP tracks for playback later .............................................................. 36

Arranging (Queuing up albums for playback later ........................................................................ 36

Controlling playback ..................................................................................................................... 37

Removing tracks from the list (queue) ......................................................................................... 37

Playing tracks in random order .................................................................................................... 37

Playing tracks in the queue repeatedly ........................................................................................ 38

Settings Menu ................................................................................................................................... 38

Choosing desired option from the Configure menu ...................................................................... 38

<Network Config> ........................................................................................................................ 39

<Upgrade Firmware> ................................................................................................................... 39

<Language> ................................................................................................................................. 39

<Factory Reset> ........................................................................................................................... 39

<Register> .................................................................................................................................... 39

<Clock Setup> .............................................................................................................................. 39

<Backlight> .................................................................................................................................. 40

<UPnP> ........................................................................................................................................ 40

<Wi-Fi Strength> .......................................................................................................................... 40

<Other Cool Stuff> ....................................................................................................................... 40

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 41

Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 42

License Information and Warranty .................................................................................................... 42

Customer Service and Support ........................................................................................................ 44

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 44

Step 1: Set Up Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 ....................................................... 44

Step 2: Play Music on the Internet Radio. .................................................................................... 47

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 an external antenna during a thunderstorm.

VENTILATION The ventilation holes on the casing of your Internet radio 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 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.

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. Contact your store immediately.

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 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

CAUTION: please READ and FOLLOW the important safety instructions carefully

number.

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

2. Follow instructions –all instructions should be followed.

3. 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. Do NOT install or use Alkaline (disposable) batteries.

6. Install 6 new AA NiMH rechargeable batteries with the same capacity ONLY (not included) or

the included AC power adapter to power the GDI-IRD4000

7. Do NOT mix NiMH batteries that may have different capacities

8. Do NOT mix old and new or charged and empty NiMH batteries

9. Power cord protection – protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly

at plugs and convenience receptacles.

10. 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)

11. Heat - keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or

other appliances that produce heat.

12. 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.

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.

ADVISORY

This Product is intended for North American markets. The GRACE Wireless Internet Radio GDI-

IRD4000 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 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

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birth defects or other reproductive harm

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QUICKSTART GUIDE - 1st time set up

What you need before you can use your Internet Radio:

A broadband internet connection is required. A wireless (Wi-Fi) modem or router 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: Plug the round jack from the power cord into the back of the radio and the other end into a wall outlet. The display should turn on within approximately 4 seconds 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 and 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 ‘back’ button on the radio). On the top of the next screen please select ‘Scan for Networks’ by pressing the large dial inwards.

Step 2: 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 SSID’s) of one or more wireless networks that are within range. Scroll the large ‘Select/Menu’ dial to the left or right until the name of your network (SSID) is highlighted by placing the name of the router between the brackets {}, for example {your wireless network}. Once your router is highlighted, push the large Select dial inwards to select your network.

NOTE: If your radio 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 3: 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 phones, game console etc) to your WiFi (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 or lower case as was used to set the password originally. Numbers are not case sensitive. To enter in your password, scroll the large ‘Select’ dial to the right or left until the 1 your password is located in the center of the radio’s display. Press the large dial inward to select the 1 letter. Continue this process until the final letter or number is selected.

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

letter or number in

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 inward. The radio will display ‘connecting to ….’, followed by a series of messages. When the radio has successfully connected the main menu will be displayed.

Step 4: 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 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 turn the volume up on the radio until you hear the music out of the built in speaker.

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: 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 HYPERLINK "http://www.grace.reciva.com" www.grace.reciva.com your radio and create an account if you radio is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network and internet connection.

FAST PLAY OF RADIO STATIONS As a factory default setting when you turn your radio off (in standby mode – only the clock is showing on the display) your radio will be disconnected from your wireless network. Each time you turn your rad io on, the radio will reconnect to your network before buffering and connecting to a station to play. IF you would like your radio to start playing the current radio station quicker you can choose the radio keep its Wi-Fi connection on your wireless network. To set this function go to the radios’ main menu (Internet radio choice is at the top of the menu) scroll until you reach the bottom of the menu and ch ‘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 play your station much quicker when you turn your radio on.

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‘yes’. You radio will now connect and

Allegro GDI-IRD4000 Power Adapter Remote Control User’s Guide Optional: 6 x Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries

Refer to page 11 for further battery details

Radio Connections

not included.

Radio and remote control functions and controls

Standby / ON

UP / DOWN to Move or Change

OK press to Select

BACK push to return to Menu

Quick-key to Main Menu

Pandora “Thumbs Down” selection

Pandora Skip Song selection

Pandora “Thumbs Up” selection

Mute

- VOL+ Volume - / +

…

P1 … P5

Preset 1 to 10

Preset 1 to 5

Alarm / Timer

Play / Pause

Stop

Next / Previous

HINTS:

* Press the BACK Button to go back to previous menu/screen.

* Use the SCROLL Knob or the UP/DOWN buttons to select and push the Knob (OK) or press the OK

button to decide/execute.

Display icons

Icons are displayed on the bottom row of the LCD display. The meaning of these icons are as explained below:

‘Internet Radio’ mode and is playing a live stream

Battery status indicator

Mute indicator

Sleep timer

Alarm-set indicator

‘Media Player’ mode. Media controls are active

I ‘Internet Radio’ mode and is playing on demand content

Repeat mode enabled

Shuffle mode enabled

Steps to Connect Your Radio to Your Wireless Network

Getting Started

Step 1 - Power up the radio

You can power your radio by connecting to the AC Power on the back of your ALLEGRO or using 6 x AA 6 x AA NiMH (rechargeable) batteries. The radio can be switched on and off with the STANDBY/ON button. The adapter can be used while rechargeable NiMH batteries are installed. IF you choose to use Rechargeable NiMH batteries to power your ALLEGRO the built-in recharging circuit will charge the batteries when the AC power adapter is plugged in.

WARNING: Installing non-rechargeable (alkaline) batteries or connecting a power supply with a

different rating may cause permanent damage to the ALLEGRO and may be hazardous to the User. THERFORE, for best operation, your safety & to protect your Allegro from damage:

1. Install 6 new AA NiMH (rechargeable) batteries with the same capacity ONLY

2. Do NOT mix NiMH batteries that may have different capacities

3. Do NOT

4. Do NOT

5. Remove batteries from your Allegro when not in use for extended periods

6. Use only the power adapter supplied with your Allegro

LED Indicator & Power Status

On the back panel of your radio you will find an LED Indicator. The LED indicates the power status by changing color (Green or Red) and state (flashing or lights steady) depending if rechargeable NiMH, No batteries and/or AC adapter are in use. Refer to the following chart for details:

mix old and new OR charged and empty/partially charged NiMH batteries

install Alkaline (disposable) batteries in your Allegro

INDICATOR STATUS

(Power Adapter, NiMH & LED Indicator)

(not included)

Flashes RED

Lights GREEN

Lights RED

Flashes GREEN

Alkaline batteries installed in error

NiMH batteries fully-charged

NiMH batteries charging in process

No batteries installed

*Install new AA NiMH (rechargable) batteries ONLY

Once powered on, the display on the front of the radio will light up and show:

Grace Digital Radio

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

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 show <Scan for networks>, press the ‘Select’ button. (NOTE: IF you make an error at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to return the previous screen)

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

Scanning

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IF the radio 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 working - see the instructions supplied with your wireless network.

When ALLEGRO finds your wireless network, the display will show ESS-ID 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 radio will find more than one wireless access point, in which case you can choose which one you want to connect to. Turn the knob on your radio to see the ESS-ID for each access point your radio has found.

For optimal performance you may want to check your home network settings to make sure your radio is on a deferent channel than your neighbors. To do this please consult your Wi-Fi router owner’s manual

Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network

When the ESS-ID for the access point you want to connect to 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:

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 your ALLEGRO radio to communicate with your network.

Network OK

Enter WEP key

Enter WPA key

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:

To enter the password, use the SCROLL KNOB or the UP/DOWN buttons 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.

After entering the final letter/number/symbol, scroll to find and select END and press OK.

Once the password is entered correctly, your ALLEGRO 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

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

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Choosing a radio station to listen to

1. Press the ‘Select’ button. NOTE: IF you make an error at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to return to the previous screen

Main Menu

Internet Radio

Personal Radio

Podcasts

My Stuff

2. If the screen does not show < Internet radio > as shown above, turn the knob until it does.

note that the ‘My Stuff’ folder will only show up after you register your radio onto our web site.

3. Press the ‘Select’ button, to choose <Internet radio>.

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