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Grace digital GDI-WHA7510, GDI-WHA7501 User Manual

Encore
User Guide
MODEL GDI-WHA7501...GDI-WHA7510
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Table of Contents
Encore+ User Guide
Introduction ......................................................... 4
Installation ..........................................................10
Home Screen Icons ...................................................13
Navigation Basics ....................................................14
Chromecast built-in ...................................................15
Audio Services .......................................................18
Multi-Room Mode ...................................................20
Radio Settings .......................................................21
Advanced Features (in the Radio Settings Menu) ....................... 24
Troubleshooting .................................................... 28
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Table of Contents
Listening to SiriusXM ................................................ 29
Listening to MyMix .................................................. 33
MyMix Now Playing Screen ................................................33
Listening to On Demand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Listening to Recent Shows/Channels .................................. 38
Listening to On Favorites ............................................. 39
Advanced Features .................................................. 40
Product Specications ............................................... 42
Detail Streaming Protocol Support .................................... 43
Detail Audio Codec Support .......................................... 44
Environmental Information ........................................... 47
FCC Statement ...................................................... 48
Important Legal Information .......................................... 49
Limited Manufacturer's Warranty ......................................51
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Introduction
Encore+ User Guide
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Grace Digital Encore+. Your Encore+ comes with everything you need to enjoy music in your home.
• Easy network set up wizard to connect to a wired or wireless network
• Large color display to show station and album artwork
• Powerful full room sound with equalizer settings
• Set multiple alarms, sleep, and snooze timers on the integrated clock
• Save up to 10 favorite presets
• Use Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 or 5 ghz networks with WEP and
WPA / WPA2 support
• Integrated internet radio services
• Chromecast built-in for audio: listen to 100’s of apps
• Bluetooth to stream any audio service not already provided
• Aux in for a wired connection to an audio device
• UPnP media player to play your saved music on your computer
• Multi-room audio via Chromecast built-in or Grace multi-room to stream aux in, UPnP,
Bluetooth audio to every room of your house
Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to
avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. Grace Digital disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due
to breakdown, repair, or other causes.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C
or below -20°C).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water.
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not expose to
re, ame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
• If the screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal uid.
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Encore+ User Guide
Introduction
Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to
avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. Grace Digital disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due
to breakdown, repair, or other causes.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C
or below -20°C).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water.
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not expose to
re, ame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
• If the screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal uid.
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Introduction
Encore+ User Guide
WARNING!!
• Opening the case may result in electric shock.
• Make sure that you insert the plug all the way into the outlet.
• Do not touch the device with wet hands.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. When the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This device should be unplugged from the AC outlet during a thunder and lightning
storm, and when the device will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Use the power plug to disconnect the device from the power source. To begin using
the device again, reconnect it to an AC outlet.
• Connect the device to an easily accessible AC outlet, so that the device can be quickly
disconnected, if necessary.
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AAA AAA
What's in the Box?
Introduction
Internet Radio and Media Streamer
Encore+
2x 2.4Ghz 5Ghz Dual Band Wi-Fi Antennas
AC Power Adapter
Remote Control
2x Remote Batteries
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Introduction
Encore+ Controls
Encore+ User Guide
Display Screen
Headphone Connection
Volume / Mute Knob
Turn to adjust the volume; press down to mute and un-mute audio.
P1 - P10 Number Buttons
Press to tune to a favorite station; press and hold to set the current station as a favorite.
Power/Standby Button
Press to turn On/Standby.
Sleep / Snooze Button
During an alarm press to snooze the alarm for 10 minutes or set snooze time; at the Now Playing screen press to set the sleep timer.
Power Connection
Power Switch
Front View
Internet Radio and Media Streamer
Top View (Close Up on Buttons)
P1
P2P7P3P8P4
P6
SHIFT
P5
P10
SNOOZE / sleep timer
Home Button Press to toggle between the Home Menu / Now Playing Screen.
PLAYING
P9
NOW
Rear View
AUXINLINE
ON
OFF
OUT
LL
R
DC IN 18V
R
Tune Knob (Multifunction) Turning the knob in a menu or user input screen scrolls through and highlights menus and choices; pressing the knob in a menu or user input screen selects the highlighted item.
Action Panel Button/ Now Playing
While at the Now Playing screen, press to learn more about the channel, show, or artist, and for additional selection options, for example, customizing a SiriusXM channel (MyMix).
BACK
Context Sensitive Buttons
These buttons change their functions according to the context. Press to select the function shown on the display screen that matches the appropriate colored Context Sensitive Button.
BACK Button
Press to return to the previously displayed screen.
2 Standard SMA Female Coax Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors
RCA Line Out Connections
USB Connection
For external wired Ethernet Adapter, USB thumb drive, or USB hard drive, sold separately.
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Aux In Connections
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Remote Control
Introduction
Power/Standby Button
Press to turn On/Standby.
EQ, Alarm, Sleep, Snooze
Home Button
Press to display the Home screen.
Back Button
Press to return back to the previous display screen.
1-10 Number Buttons
Press to tune to a favorite station; press and hold to set the current station as a favorite.
Battery Replacement
The Remote Control uses two AAA batteries.
Aux in Button
Select Aux in as audio source.
Mute Button
Press to silence the audio.
Play/Pause Button
Press to pause or resume playing. (Limited Support)
Vol+/Vol- Buttons
Press to increase or decrease the audio volume.
Arrow Buttons
Press in a menu or user input screen to scroll through and highlight menu items and choices.
Select Button
Press to select highlighted items.
Bluetooth Button
Select Bluetooth as audio source.
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Installation
Encore+ User Guide
Connect to a Wireless Network
The easiest way to connect to a wireless network is to have the Encore+ scan for wireless networks, and then choose your wireless network from the list of wireless networks. The Encore+ will automatically display the strongest Wi-Fi network at the top of the list.
However, if your wireless network name (SSID) is hidden, or if your network is DHCP disabled, you’ll have to manually enter the network settings. Refer to “Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network” on page 11.
Turning the Tune Knob scrolls through menus and lists to highlight items, and pressing the
Tune Knob selects a highlighted item.
Easy Connection to a Wireless Network
1. Plug the AC Power Adapter into an AC outlet, and plug the power plug into the
connector on the rear of the Encore+. Press the Power Button if the Encore+ does not automatically turn on.
2. If the Encore+ has not previously connected to a wireless network, the Encore+ will display the Network Wizard screen, with Wireless highlighted. Press the Tune Knob.
Otherwise, press the Home Button, turn the Tune Knob to highlight Setup and press the
Tune Knob to select. Turn the Tune Knob to highlight Network Wizard and press Tune Knob to select. Wireless will be highlighted; press Tune Knob to select.
3. At the Wireless screen, Scan will be highlighted. Press the Tune Knob to select.
4. Wait while the Encore+ scans for wireless networks
and then select your wireless network from the list. Turn the Tune Knob to highlight your wireless network and then press the Tune Knob to select.
5. The Encore+ will attempt to connect to the wireless network. If you chose a network that requires a password, you will be prompted to enter the network password. Password will be highlighted. Press the Tune Knob to begin entering the password. Otherwise, the Encore+ will attempt to connect to the wireless network.
6. To enter the network password, turn the Tune Knob to highlight each character of the password and press the Tune Knob to select the character. Then enter the next character and continue until you have finished entering the password. If you make an error, press the
Delete Button (the Gray Context Sensitive Button on the top of the radio) to erase the character. When
you have completed entering the network password, press the Enter Button (the Mint Context Sensitive
Button on the top of the radio).
7. When the Encore+ has successfully connected to
the wireless network, “Connected successfully” will be displayed.
Wireless
Scan
Manual
Scan
Your Wireless Network
Some Other Wireless Network
Some Other Wireless Network
Your Wireless Network
B
a
A
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Cancel Move Left Move RightEnter Delete
Password
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Installation
Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network (Optional)
To manually connect to a wireless network, you’ll need to know the SSID (wireless network name), password, and type of encryption, and also may need additional information about your wireless network if it is not DHCP enabled:
SSID (wireless network name)
Password
Encryption (None, WEP, WPA-PSK)
IP (Address for the Encore+)
Mask (Network Mask IP Address)
Gateway (Gateway IP Address)
DNS (Primary Name Server IP Address)
Plug the AC Power Adapter into an AC outlet, and plug the power plug into the connector on the rear of the Encore+. Press the Power Button if the Encore+ does not automatically turn on.
8. If the Sound System has not previously connected to a wireless network, the Encore+ will display the Network Wizard screen, with Wireless highlighted. Press the Tune Knob.
Otherwise, press the Home Button, turn the Tune Knob to highlight "Radio Settings" and
press the Tune Knob to select. Turn the Tune Knob to highlight Network Wizard and press Tune Knob to select. Wireless will be highlighted; press Tune Knob to select.
9. At the Wireless screen, Scan will be highlighted. Turn the Tune Knob to highlight Manual and then press the Tune Knob.
10. SSID (wireless network name) will be highlighted. Press the Tune Knob. Enter the SSID by turning the Tune Knob to highlight each character of the SSID and press the Tune Knob to select the character. If you make an error, press the BACK Button to erase the character. When you have completed entering the SSID, press the Enter Button (the Mint
Context Sensitive Button on the top of the radio).
11. Turn the Tune Knob and highlight Password. To enter the password, turn the Tune Knob
to highlight each character of the password and press the Tune Knob to select the character. If you make an error, press the BACK Button to erase the character. When you have completed entering the password, press the Enter Button (the Mint Button).
12. Turn the Tune Knob and highlight Encryption. Turn the Tune Knob to highlight the type of encryption and press the Tune Knob to select.
13.
If DHCP is enabled on your wireless network, turn the Connect and press the
Tune Knob
. Skip ahead to step 12.
If DHCP is not enabled on the wireless network, turn the Tune Knob and highlight Static
IP and press the Tune Knob.
14. IP will be highlighted. Press the Tune Knob to select. Enter the IP Address. The IP address must be entered in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format. When you have completed entering the IP address, press the Enter Button (the Mint Button).
15. Enter the Network Mask in the same way as you entered the IP Address.
Manual
SSID
B
a
A
_
Cancel Move Left Move RightEnter Delete
Tune Knob
and highlight DHCP
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16. Enter the Gateway IP Address in the same way.
17. Enter the DNS IP Address in the same way.
18. When all the information has been entered, turn the Tune Knob to highlight Connect and press the Tune Knob.
19. The Encore+ will attempt to connect to the wireless network, and will display “Connected
successfully” if the connection to the wireless network was successful. If the Encore+ cannot connect to the wireless network, there is likely an error in the information that was entered.
Encore+ User Guide
Registering Your Radio To Our Web Portal (Optional)
The radio works perfectly without registering your radio. However, registering your radio allows a few extra features. It allows you to search our internet radio station database online as well as the audiosear.ch podcast database via your computer’s web browser and save your favorite internet radio station and podcast show instantly to your internet radio (this is much easier than searching on the radio itself!). Additionally, our Web Portal allows you to add your favorite radio station or podcast directly to your radio if we don’t already have it in our database.
1. Go to www.myradiosplus.gracedigital.com and click Registration to create an account.
2. In the menu on the left hand of the browser select Radios.
3. In the upper left hand corner select Add New.
4. Enter your radio’s internal serial number.
NOTE: The serial number required to register your radio is not the serial number on the bottom of the radio. To nd your internal serial number please go to your radio’s home menu and select Radio Settings then select Radio Info. On the radio info screen you will see ‘---serial number---’. The serial number will start with ‘gdi’.
Please enter the entire serial number into the web portal including ‘gdi’ in the serial area then select Save.
Now you can directly save stations on the web site and add stations and podcast directly into the My Stuff folder on your radio.
The My Stuff folder can be found after you click on the Internet radio station icon on your home screen.
To save a Station: On the left hand side of the web portal select Favorites, then select Search and Save a Station. Then enter in the call sign for the station you want to search for (or just
search for a genre or station by location) and when you nd a station you want to save to
your radio select Add to Favorites on the right hand side of the resulting station listing(s).
To save a Podcast: On the left hand side of the web portal select Favorites, then select Search and Save a Podcast. Then enter in the podcast name for the podcast you want to
search for (or just search for it by the network name or Category) and when you nd the
podcast you want to save to your radio select Add to Favorites on the right hand side of the resulting station listing(s).
To add a favorite Podcast or Stream that we don't have in our databases, select Add a Podcast or Add a Stream in the Favorites menu on the web portal and add the source audio URL. If you do not know the source URL (not just the station URL but the actually URL used to stream music) please contact the podcast or station owner directly.
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Using the Encore+
Home Screen
The Home screen provides access to the different functions of the Encore+. You can navigate the Home screen by pressing Home, turning the Tune Knob to highlight an item, and pressing the Tune Knob to select.
Select Free and Pay Music
Services / Multi-Room
Search and Play Your
Favorite Radio Stations
Menu for Network Connection,
Bluetooth, Back Light, Clock,
Master Alarm settings,
Equalization, etc.
Play Music From the
AUX In Jack
Play Music From a UPnP Media Server / Thumb Drive
Set and Modify an alarm
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Navigation Basics
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Power Button
The Power Button turns the Encore+ on or places it in Standby Mode. Also press to turn an alarm off.
SNOOZE / Sleep Timer Button
Sleep: When the radio is playing, pressing the SNOOZE / Sleep Timer Button then select hours + press the Tune Knob then select
SNOOZE / sleep timer
minutes and press in Tune Knob. Snooze: Pressing the SNOOZE / Sleep Timer Button when a alarm is sounding will set a
snooze time of 10 minutes, or you can select the amount of snooze time. To cancel the snooze timer (or cancel an alarm) press the Power Button.
To adjust the Sleep or Snooze time to a time other than 10 minutes, press the SNOOZE / Sleep Timer Button and turn the Tune Knob to adjust the amount of sleep time, hours rst, and then press the Tune Knob to select the hour setting. Do the same for the minutes.
Context Sensitive Buttons (5)
These buttons change their functions according to the context. Press to select the function shown on the display screen just above the button. These
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buttons are described in this User Guide in the context where they appear.
Tune Knob
The Tune Knob is multifunction: you can turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise and press it.
Turn: Turning the Tune Knob at the Now Playing screen displays the Channel Listing screen. When in menus or user input screens, turning the Tune Knob scrolls through and highlights menu items and choices.
Volume Knob
Turning the Volume Knob clockwise or counter-clockwise increases or decreases the volume of the audio. Pressing the Tune Knob mutes and un-mutes the audio.
Presets P1 - P10
The Presets are used to store favorite channels in the button location by pressing and holding the button. Then you can tune a favorite channel just
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P1
P5
P6
by pressing the button. Pressing SHIFT allows you to program 6-10 presets. The radio currently can only save presets of content found directly on the Encore+. It cannot
save Bluetooth®, UPnP, Aux In, Chromecast as favorites.
BACK Button
The BACK Button returns back to the previously displayed screen or Home Screen.
BACK
Home Button
Pressing the Home Button displays the Home screen showing the listening modes
and conguration options for the Sound System.
Now Playing Button
Press to display the Now Playing Screen. Press and hold when using the SiriusXM app for advanced features.
NOW
PLAYING
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P10
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Using Chromecast built-in is as simple as pressing a button from your favorite app. Listen to your top tunes while taking a phone call or sending a text, all without interrupting what’s playing on the Encore+. With Chromecast built-in, your phone is your personalized remote control that you can use to browse, play, pause, and even make playlists. And you don’t have to learn anything new! You can stream from Android tablets and smartphones, iPhones, iPads, Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks to the Encore+.
Chromecast built-in
Before You Begin Streaming to the Encore+
In order to stream to the Encore+, it must be on the same local network as the device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, PC etc.) that you will stream from. Please see the previous installation section in this manual on how to connect to a wireless network. Once your Encore+ is connected to the network there is no additional set up required on the Encore+ to enable Chromecast built-in.
In order to insure the best experience, please make sure you are running the latest version of the Chromecast-enabled app on your smartphone / tablet etc. You can always double check that you are on the latest version by visiting the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and checking for any app updates.
Stream from Chromecast-Enabled Apps to Your Audio Device
To stream from your mobile device or tablet to the Encore+:
1. Open a Chromecast-enabled app.
2. In the top right or bottom right corner, tap the Cast button .
3. Choose the Encore+. The Cast button will become filled, letting you know
you’re connected.
4. Once you are connected, you can stream music, radio stations, and podcasts directly to the Encore+.
Multi-Room Playback: How to Create an Audio Group
Multi-room playback allows you to stream the same music to several speakers at the same time. You can use this feature to enjoy your music all around your home. Once you’ve created your group, your favorite music and audio from Chromecast-enabled apps are instantly available to stream.
Create an Audio Group:
1. From your iPhone or Android device, open the Google Home app.
2. In the upper right corner of the home screen, tap Devices to see your
available Chromecast Audio or speaker with Chromecast built-in. In this area you will see the Encore+.
NOTE: you can also change the name of the Encore+ in the Encore+ settings menu. This will allow you to change the name to Kitchen, Den, Bedroom, or any name you want.
3. In the top right corner of the Encore+, that you would like to set up in a group, tap the device card menu > Create Group.
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Chromecast built-in
4. The default name of the group is "Home group". To rename the group, erase the name and type in something new.
5. You will now see the Encore+, a list of all available speakers, including Google Home, if available.
6. To add or remove a Encore+ from the group, tap the box next to its name. A check will appear in the box next to the speaker’s name to indicate whether it will be associated with the group.
NOTE: At least two devices must be selected to create a group.
7. Tap Save.
8. After the Encore+ has been successfully added to the group, you will see the group
device card within Devices .
NOTE: It may take up to 5-10 seconds for the group device card to appear in the Google Home app.
Tap Speakers in Group to see which speakers are associated with the group.
NOTE: Multi-room group creation functionality is only available on iOS and Android. This feature is not supported from the Chrome browser. However, you can still stream to a group from Chrome.
For additional tips and troubleshooting please view the Google Home app or Google support at https://support.google.com/chromecastbuiltin
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Play Audio on the Encore+ from Google Home
Initiate and control audio to the Encore+ with Chromecast built-in — using only your voice. Please follow the previous steps in the previous Chromecast section of the menu.
1. Set up your Google Home if it’s not set up yet.
2. Open the Google Home app.
3. In the top left corner of the Home screen, tap Menu .
4. Verify that the Google Account that is listed is the one you used to set up Google Home.
To switch accounts, click the triangle to the right of the account name.
5. Make sure your Encore+ is set up and on the same Wi-Fi network as Google Home.
6. Tap More settings > TVs and Speakers > . You'll see a list of all your linked devices.
7. To link a new Encore+, tap the plus sign in the bottom right corner of the screen.
8. The Google Home app will search for voice supports speakers on the same Wi-Fi network
as your Google Home.
NOTE: You may see a list of devices that aren’t voice-supported. These can’t currently be linked to your
Google Home, but they'll be available soon.
9. To add a device, tap the checkbox to the right of the device name. You can check multiple devices. Tap Add.
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