Lenco DIR-250 User Manual

Model: DIR-250

USER MANUAL

Wifi/Lan Internet, Dab+, Fm Tuner with Bluetooth and Spotify Connect

HANDLEIDING

Wifi/Lan Internet, Dab+, Fm-tuner met Bluetooth en Spotify Connect

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

WLAN/LAN-Internet-, DAB+- und FM-Tuner mit Bluetooth- und Spotify-Connect

MODE D’EMPLOI

Internet Wifi/Lan, Dab+, Fm Tuner avec Bluetooth et Spotify Connect

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Internet Wifi/Lan, Dab+, radio FM con conexión Bluetooth y Spotify

MANUALE D'USO

Sintonizzatore Wi-Fi/Lan Internet, Dab+, Fm con Bluetooth e Spotify Connect

Index:

English........................................................................................................................................ 3

Nederlands .............................................................................................................................. 45

Deutsch .................................................................................................................................... 91

Français .................................................................................................................................. 138

Español .................................................................................................................................. 184

Italiano ................................................................................................................................... 230

Version: 2.0

English

DIR-250

CAUTION:

Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN MIND:

1. Do not cover or block any ventilation openings. When placing the device on a shelf,

leave 5 cm (2”) free space around the whole device.

2. Install in accordance with the supplied user manual.

3. Keep the device away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, candles and

other heat-generating products or naked flame. The device can only be used in moderate climates. Extremely cold or warm environments should be avoided. Working temperature between 0° and 35°C.

4. Avoid using the device near strong magnetic fields.

5. Electrostatic discharge can disturb normal usage of this device. If so, simply reset and

restart the device following the instruction manual. During file transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.

6. Warning! Never insert an object into the product through the vents or openings. High

voltage flows through the product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short circuit internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

7. Do not use in wet or moist areas such as bathrooms, steamy kitchens or near

swimming pools.

8. The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and make sure that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on or near the apparatus.

9. Do not use this device when condensation may occur. When the unit is used in a warm

wet room with damp, water droplets or condensation may occur inside the unit and the unit may not function properly; let the unit stand in power OFF for 1 or 2 hours before turning on the power: the unit should be dry before getting any power.

10. Although this device is manufactured with the utmost care and checked several times

before leaving the factory, it is still possible that problems may occur, as with all electrical appliances. If you notice smoke, an excessive build-up of heat or any other unexpected phenomena, you should disconnect the plug from the main power socket immediately.

11. This device must operate on a power source as specified on the specification label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

12. Keep away from animals. Some animals enjoy biting on power cords.

13. To clean the device, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or petrol based fluids.

To remove severe stains, you may use a damp cloth with dilute detergent.

14. The supplier is not responsible for damage or lost data caused by malfunction, misuse,

modification of the device or battery replacement.

15. Do not interrupt the connection when the device is formatting or transferring files.

Otherwise, data may be corrupted or lost.

16. If the unit has USB playback function, the USB memory stick should be plugged into the

unit directly. Don’t use an USB extension cable because it can cause interference

resulting in failing of data.

17. The rating label has been marked on the bottom or back panel of the device.

18. This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with physical, sensory

or mental disabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they’re under

supervision or have received instructions about the correct use of the device by the person who is responsible for their safety.

19. This product is intended for non professional use only and not for commercial or

industrial use.

20. Make sure the unit is adjusted to a stable position. Damage caused by using this

product in an unstable position vibrations or shocks or by failure to follow any other warning or precaution contained within this user manual will not be covered by warranty.

21. Never remove the casing of this device.

22. Never place this device on other electrical equipment.

23. Do not allow children access to plastic bags.

24. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

25. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device

has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or the plug, when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, when the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

26. Long exposure to loud sounds from personal music players may lead to temporary or

permanent hearing loss.

27. If the product is delivered with power cable or AC power adaptor:

⚫ If any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to qualified

personnel.

⚫ Don’t step on or pinch the power adaptor. Be very careful, particularly near the plugs

and the cable’s exit point. Do not place heavy items on the power adaptor, which may damage it. Keep the entire device out of children’s reach! When playing with the power cable, they can seriously injure themselves.

⚫ Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for a long period. ⚫ The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily

accessible.

⚫ Do not overload ac outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or

electric shock.

⚫ Devices with class 1 construction should be connected to a main socket outlet

with a protective earthed connection.

⚫ Devices with class 2 construction do not require a earthed connection. ⚫ Always hold the plug when pulling it out of the main supply socket. Do not pull

the power cord. This can cause a short circuit.

⚫ Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose outlet. Doing so may result

in fire or electric shock.

28. If the product contains or is delivered with a remote control containing coin/cell

batteries: Warning:

⚫ “Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard” or equivalent working. ⚫ [The remote control supplied with] This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If

the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

⚫ Keep new and used batteries away from children. ⚫ If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep

it away from children.

⚫ If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the

body, seek immediate medical attention.

29. Caution about the use of Batteries: ⚫ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

⚫ Battery cannot be subjected to high or low extreme temperatures, low air pressure at

high altitude during use, storage or transportation.

⚫ Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can result in an explosion or the

leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

⚫ Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a

battery, that can result in an explosion.

⚫ Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can

result in an explosion or that leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

⚫ A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or

the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

⚫ Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

INSTALLATION

• Unpack all parts and remove protective material.

• Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all other

connections have been made.

Accessories:

User manual

Power supply

Remote control

DAB/FM indoor antenna

WIFI antenna

RCA cable

INSTALLATION

• Unpack all parts and remove protective material.

• Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all

other connections have been made.

FRONT VIEW

1. USB Port

2. Earphone Jack

3. OK/NAVIGATE Swivel Knob

4. Standby Button

5. MODE Button

6. Fav. Button

7. Home Button

8. LCD Display

9. Dimmer Button

10. Left/Prev Button

11. Right/Next Button

12. Alarm Button

13. VOLUME Knob

14. Remote Control Sensor

REAR VIEW

15. DC IN Jack

16. W-LAN Antenna Installation Port

17. AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG R/L Jack

18. ANALOG AUDIO INPUT Jack

19. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT Jack

20. AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL Jack

21. AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL Jack

22. LAN INPUT Jack

23. Antenna Installation Port

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Standby button

2. Switch speaker ON/OFF

3. Main menu

4. Saved stations, Favorites, etc

5. DAB/FM scan

6. Local station

7. Go back one track

8. Play/Pause

9. Go forward one track

10. Alarm button

11. MODE-Go to main menu items

12. EQ-Set button

13. Up navigation button

14. Left navigation button

15. Confirm selection

16. Right navigation button

17. Down navigation button

18. Decrease volume

19. Increase volume

20. 0.....9 Select favorites/Fav.; input letters

and numbers

21. Dimmer button

22. Sleep button

Battery installation for remote control:

1. Push on the ‘open’ marking of the battery cover and slide it downwards

2. Install two (2) x AAA size batteries 1.5V into the battery compartment (check the correct

polarity when inserting)

3. slide the battery cover back

Battery Precautions:

Follow these precautions:

1. Use only the type of battery specified in this manual.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery

compartment. A battery which is inserted in the wrong way may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not try to recharge single use batteries. (Follow the battery manufacturer’s directions.)

4. Do not throw batteries into fire because they may explode.

5. Clean the battery contacts of the device prior to replacing empty batteries.

Tighten the W-lan antenna clockwise by using the proper tool as illustrated.

Plug the pig-tail antenna into the Antenna port as illustrated.

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

1 Requirements for using the DIR-250

1.1 Network Requirements

Before using the DIR-250, the following requirements are needed:

⚫ A broadband connection in combination with a wired/wireless access point, router or

similar network device.

⚫ The Wifi network router needs to support WIFI (802.11 b/g/n) wireless connection. ⚫ A smart phone, tablet or pc which is on the same network as the DIR-250

Display symbols

establishing Connection

No wireless connection

Wireless connection established

Wired connection established

No wired connection

VHF radio reception: Mono

VHF radio reception: Stereo

VHF radio function selected

AUX function selected

Speaker off

Alarm on

Internet radio station saved as Fav.

FM radio station saved

2 Getting started

2.1 Get the network ready

● For wireless W-LAN network connection:

Check if WLAN LINK/ACT light of the wired/wireless access point or router is illuminated. Consult the user guide of that for any questions.

Note: WiFi allows data transfer over short distances within 20 meters without the need of cabling between the devices. Walls and ceilings may reduce WIFI range.

Therefore try to locate the DIR-250 and/or the access point within the distance above and avoid any obstacles between two devices.

● Connect the power adaptor to the mains and plug the DC plug the adaptor into the DC-IN

socket of the DIR-250

● On first use the DIR-250 will start with the installation wizard. The system will ask you to:

1 set Language and Network Configurations (fig 1.)

(use the navigation knob(3) to select)

2 Check network availability on power on (fig 2.)

3 Configure the wifi network (fig 3.)

● Select Yes to establish connection to a network

● if you Select Yes(WPS)(Only for WPS routers) and then press the WPS button on your

router.

If you answer ‘Yes’, the display goes to scanning for Wireless Network and a list of available

wireless networks will appear.

NOTE: Only 2.4 Ghz networks are supported

The number of bars in the wireless symbol in front the network name (SSID) indicate the signal strength of the network. The key symbol indicates that the network is passwordprotected.

If the device does not find any wireless networks, a ‘no wireless Networks found’ appears on

the display. Change your location and if necessary and check your WLAN router. You can find the SSID of your Access Point in the configuration of the Access Point (Router). Select your network and confirm with OK, If your WLAN is password-protected, you will be prompted to enter the wifi password.

Enter the password using the navigation control buttons on the device or remote control.

You can rotate the UP/DOWN knob to input the wifi password. if it is accidentally pressed ‘ ’ to move a redundant entry, press ‘ ’ to correct.

With remote control

The cursor indicates the current entry space.

Press the corresponding number button repeatedly.

0(delete entry)

1 1(space) @ ! ” # $ % & () * ’ + - { \ | }< >?........

2 2 A B C a b c 3 3 D E F d e f

4 4 G H I g h i 5 5 J K L j k l 6 6 M N O m n o 7 7 P Q R S p q r s 8 8 T U V t u v 9 9 W X Y Z w x y z

buttons:

‘ ’Go to previous entry space, entry can be overwritten

‘ ’Go to next entry space, the last entry is saved

‘ ’Select number/letter

Input via front panel

Rotate the UP/DOWN navigation knob(3) to input numbers/letters.

Once you are on the letter you want, press to move to the next entry.

When you are finnished, press OK to confirm. You may press to move to a previous character entry.

‘OK’ Confirm entire entry

It may take a few seconds to establish the network connection.

Once the connection is established, the main menu appears with the following menu items:

- Internet Radio: Access to worldwide radio stations

- Media Centre: Access to your UPnP devices via software with streaming capability.

- FM: Enter the FM radio mode

- DAB/DAB+: Enter the DAB radio mode

- Information Center: Access to weather, financial and system information, App

- AUX: Access to AUX mode

- Bluetooth: Enter the Bluetooth mode

- Configuration: Various system settings

- Local Radio: Access to radio stations in a particular region (e.g. only German

stations)

- My media U: Access to an online media library. This menu item only appears if the

function has already been enabled in the configuration menu -> Manage my media U.

●

Press the button to enter the standby mode. The time, date and any active Alarm time is shown on the screen.

●

If you configured a network connection, it will automatically connect to it when the DIR-250 is turned on again. If you need to change the network, go to the configuration - > network menu to change the connection.

3 About Music Streaming

You can stream music to the DIR-250 with DLNA. DLNA is an industry-wide standard for sharing data

over a home network. Depending on the DLNA-compatible devices you own. With DLNA you are able to stream mp3 music stored from your laptop/NAS or other DLNA compatible device to play on the DIR-250.

Lenco DIR-250 is the default device name on DLNA but you may rename it as you like. (See section 5.3)

The information below is the introduction of how to setup up media steaming from PC or other media server. Use the instruction manual of the software or hardware device you want to use.

Make sure the music files are in on of the following formats: MP3, WMA, WAV or AAC.

Refer to section 5.7 for the details of the control on DIR-250 for music steaming playback.

3.1 UPnP

● To enjoy the streaming music form PC, the following steps are to be done on the PC:

- Connect the PC to the network.

- Ensure the DIR-250 is powered on and connected to the same network.

- Open the UPnP platform Windows Media Player (11 or later).

Alternatively, other platforms or server such as Windows Media Connection may be used.

Below set up example is under windows XP and Windows Media player 11 version.

Allow to share your media to Lenco DIR-250

Add the audio files and folders you want to share with Lenco DIR-250 to the media library.

You may also enjoy the streaming music form other music server. Such as smart phone (Android platform):

- Connect the mobile to the network

- Search and install media sharing apps from Google Play.

- Add the audio files form your mobile you want to share.

● After setup the shared server, choose the music and control playback on the DIR-250. (See

section 5.7)

4 DLNA Function

● Besides UPnP, DIR-250 supports DLNA function, you share the music files from PC or Android

mobile, and you use your PC, Android mobile or iPhone/iPad to control music playback on

the DIR-250. (It is not required to control each playback on the DIR-250)

● The PC system requirement for DLNA is Windows 7 and Windows Media Player 12. Setup as

below:

Firstly, share the media on your PC to DIR-250.

Control Panel > Network and Internet〉 Network and sharing COK > Media streaming options

Open Windows Media Player to enable allow remote control of tried player.

Right click any music in the library and choose Play to Lenco DIR-250.

There will be a window for controlling music playback on Lenco DIR-250.

You may search and install any free or commercial DLNA apps from Google Play or Apple Store if you are using Android mobile, tablet or iPhone/iPad. It is suggested to use Bubble UPnP, Media Share on Android mobile, tablet or iPhone/iPad.

Some apps may not support streaming music form iPhone/iPod but iPhone/iPod could still be used to control steaming music from other servers.

Procedures for playing shared music on the app are as follows:

Select Lenco DIR-250 as the player. Some apps may allow to play the music to multi players at the same time.

Select music server and choose the music. Some app can create a playlist if you choose several music.

Select server and player Select music

● When using DLNA music steaming function on Music Link, you can only control the volume

and standby via the unit. It is restricted to control the other functions.

● Stop DLNA on PC, mobile or tablet before you resume Music Link’s own control.

5 DIR-250 Function

5.1 Overview

5.2 Main menu

Under the main menu, you can scan the QR code to continue

5.3 Configuration

5.3.1 Time Display

Set the time display to analog or digital display.

5.3.2 Manage my mediaU

My mediaU media library – managing radio stations via Internet

In order to access your favourite radio stations worldwide, at any time and using any device with streaming capability, you can create a free account for a media library at www.mediayou.net and add as many devices as you like. You can access the service with a username and password of your choice.

You must also know the MAC address of your device (called a serial number on Media You) in order to register this device under” Personalize Your Internet Radio”.

You can find the MAC address of the Internet radio under Information Center > System information > Wireless Info > MAC Address.

After registering the device, you must enable this function on the DIR-250 under menu

Configuration > Manage my mediaU.

So that the Internet radio can access the media library.

The device automatically connects to your account and displays what has been saved there:

- Favorite Station

- Favorite Location/Genre

- My Local Station

- Manually Add

● Depending on your personal My mediaU settings, the display on the Internet radio may look

different.

● If the device has not yet been registered with MediaYou, a corresponding message appears

when you wish to enable My mediaU.

● if you have registered a device with multiple accounts, these will be displayed after the

activation and you can select the account you wish to use.

To manage your Media U by app you can scan the QR code with your Smartphone/tablet to show the QR code go to menu - > my media u

The menu Item my mediaU also appears in the main menu. You can find the selection again here:

- Favorite Station

- Favorite Location/Genre

- My Local Station

- Manually Add

You can also find this selection in the media library, where you can assign and manage the radio stations accordingly.

Under add manually, you can link the device to podcasts, for example. You must know the URL of the podcast for this purpose.

1. Fill in the highlighted fields in your MediaYou account under “Add Manually”.

2. On the Internet radio., go to Configuration > Manage my mediaU and enable

once again.

3. Under My mediaU>Manually Add, you can find all manually added folders

and addresses and can select the podcast.

The following podcast formats are supported:

- asx

- m3u

- pls

- pure streaming with HTTP, RTSP, MMS protocol

5.3.3 Network

● Wired Network Configuration

Enable/disable wired network connection

● Wireless Network Configuration

Enable/disable Wifi network. When you choose to enable the WiFi network, the system will automatically search for available Wifi networks. Select your required Wifi network. If the Wifi network is selected before, you don’t have to re-enter the Wifi password.

You may refer to the section 3, Getting Started for the network setting.

● Wireless Network (WPS PBC)

If you are using a router with WPS/QSS button, you may want to set up the network connection via WPS function. Press the WPS/QSS button on your router within 120 seconds. The connection between the router and DIR-250 will then be configured automatically, so you don’t have to type in the Wifi password.

● Manual Configuration

You can choose DHCP (which assigns the IP address automatically) or enter the IP address by yourself.

When you select manual setting for wired connection, the following to be entered:

1. SSID (the name of Access Point);

2. IP Address;

3. Subnet Mask;

4. Default Gateway;

5. Preferred DNS Server;

6. Alternate DNS Server.

You may choose (Manage) specific network if you have setup more than one network connection within an area.

● Check Network when Power On

Enable/disable WiFi or wired network. When you enable the WiFi network, the system will automatically search the available AP. Select you required AP. OK WEP or WPA code to connect the WIFI. if the wireless network connection is not existed or failed, the icon at the top left corner will have a cross on it. When you enable the wired network, the system will make a connection check.

● Setup PIN for App

Enable or disable the PIN for App, when enabled, “237992” will prompt you.

5.3.4 Date & Time

The date and time settings can only be made if the Internet radio is connected to a wireless network. Set date and time: The internet radio takes the date and time automatically from a central server once a network connection has been established. However, you will need to change the time manually to account for the change from winter time to summer time. Set time format display as 12 Hour or 24 Hour, Set date format in the positions of YYYY (year), MM (month) and DD (day)-YYYY/MM/DD,

DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY. Turn on/off the Daylight Saving Time (DST). Confirm with OK button on remote control or by pressing OK knob on the unit. With a wireless network connected, GMT (+01:00) time is a time reference of time setting. Add or deduce the hour according to your time zone when you set the time.

5.3.5 Alarm

There are three independent alarms – 2 alarms of absolute time setting (Alarm 1 and Alarm

2) and 1 alarm for relative time setting (NAP Alarm).

Select Alarm in the configuration menu or press the alarm button (12) on the front panel.

The first two alarms (Alarm 1 and 2): turn on alarm 1 or 2, then set the time and set it for Everyday, Once or every specific day of week. Then Select the (Alarm) time and set the respective values using the Navigate/OK knob on the device or using the button of remote control and switch to the next entry field using the Confirm or by pressing the ok button on the remote or the Navigate/OK knob on the front panel.

Now choose ‘Sound”: to set the (alarm) sound to Beep, Melody or Internet Radio/FM/DAB

DAB+/USB. An alarm symbol will appear on the top of the display next to the time indicating that the alarm is active

Note: if you choose the (alarm) sound Internet Radio/FM/DAB. You have to select a previously stored ‘Favorite’ preset. When the alarm source is set to internet Radio, the unit first has to connect to the internet. Therefore there may be some delay. If no network is connected in one minute, the alarm will automatically change to melody.

5.3.6 NAP Alarm:

Let’s you do a little nap.

You can set, it for 5/10/20/30/60/90 or 120 minutes.

Now you can choose Alarm Volume to configure the volume of the alarms.

When the alarm(s) is/are set, there will be a clock icon with alarm time at the top of the display.

During alarm, press button to stop the alarm, Press the SLEEP button on the device or press the button on the remote to enter the snooze mode. It will alarm again in 5

minutes.

Note that your external amplifier has to be active for the alarm(s) to be heard!

5.3.7 Scheduled Playing

Schedule your playing by setting the repeat mode (Everyday, once, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun), time (00:00 HH:MM) and Sound from(Internet Radio, FM, DAB/DAB+).

5.3.8 Language

Select the OSD language:

English/German/French/Hungarian/Czech/Slovakian/Polish/Turkish etc, (in total 17 language are available)

5.3.9 Dimmer

Configure the brightness of the display backlight

Select ”Power Saving” to set the backlight brightness for the standby mode and select “Turn On” to set the brightness for operation mode.

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