Digital Gateway
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Owner’s Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel de l’utilisateur
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This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth
connection is not required.
Rotel products are designed to comply with international
directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and
the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). The crossed wheelie bin symbol
indicates compliance and that the products must be
appropriately recycled or processed in accordance
with these directives.
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The COMPUTER I/O connection should be handled by authorized persons only.
FCC Information
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 instruction, 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:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following to 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 TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: Call the CATV system or antenna installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC. This provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular , specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical. See installation diagram.
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
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to
radio or TV communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the unit. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure. If the unit is exposed to moisture,
or a foreign object gets into the enclosure, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall. Take
the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs.
Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component.
Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions.
Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself. Follow all
operating instructions.
Clean the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner.
Do not use this unit near water.
You must allow a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance around the
unit.
Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings.
If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet, there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper
cooling.
Keep the component away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other appliance that
produces heat.
WARNING: The rear panel power
cord connector is the mains power
disconnect device. The apparatus must
be located in an open area that allows
access to the cord connector.
The unit must be connected to a
power supply only of the type
and voltage specified on the
rear panel. (USA: 120 V/60Hz,
EC: 230V/50Hz)
Connect the component to the power
outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied
cable. A polarized plug has two blades, with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades
plus a third grounding prong. These are provided for your safety. Do not defeat grounding and/or
polarization safety provisions. If the supplied plug does not fit your outlet, please consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Do not use extension cords.
The main plug of the power cord set is a disconnect device of the apparatus. In order to completely
disconnect the apparatus from the supply mains, the main plug of the power cord set should be
unplugged from the mains (AC) outlet. The stand-by LED indicator will not be lit up to show the power
cord is unplugged. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed, pinched, bent, exposed to heat, or damaged
in any way. Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where the cord exits the back
of the unit.
The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or if the unit is to
be left unused for a long period of time.
Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, rack, bracket or shelf system recommended by Rotel. Use
caution when moving the unit in a stand or rack to avoid injury from a tip-over.
Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and/or serviced by a
The batteries in remote control shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
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Figure 1: Controls and Connections
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POWER
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MEMORY0DAB i-RADIOFM
NETWORKUSBAUX
VDQSXTHN
Front and Remote common function buttons
, : Power on/off buttons
: iPod/mp3 USB slot
, : Set and call out preset
: Display
: Music source select
: Playback button
: Queue ( Radio preset list )
: Back to upper level menu
: iRadio menu
: Previous /Next track
^
P ^ SEL : Navigate and Select
Rear Slots
V : FM/DAB Antenna
D : Wi-Fi/Ethernet dongle slot
Q : Analogue output
S : Digital Input
X : Computer I/O
T : Ext remote In
H : 12v Trigger signal
N : Power mains connection
OFF
QUEUE
BACKREPLY
DIM
123
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0
REPTRANDOM
FM DAB i-RADIO CD
NETWORK USB AUX
ON
SETUP
SEL
EXIT
MEM
QUEUE
PLAY
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BACK REPLY
PAUSESTOP
SKIP +
PUSH SELECT
P
Remote Unit advanced buttons
SETUP & EXIT : Enter and Exit Factory menu
[ & ]: Auto search FM stations.
RANDOM/SHUFFLE : Playback mode
Note :
1. Most remote control keys duplicate front panel button
functions. Some controls can only be accessed through
the remote, which will be explained separately.
2. Front panel keys are used to explain most operations
of the unit. You can also use corresponding remote
control keys. For example, the alternative operation
of turning and pressing the push select knobP is
pressing ^ and ^ then SEL button of the remote to
select the desired function.
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Figure 2: Hook-up Illustration
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POWER
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MEMORY0DAB i-RADIOFM
NETWORKUSBAUX
QUEUE
PLAY
SKIP --
BACK REPLY
PAUSESTOP
SKIP +
PUSH SELECT
WI-FI DONGLE
PRE AMPLIFIER
DIGITAL AUDIO DEVICE
Important Notes
When making connections be sure to:
✔ Turn off all the components in the system
before hooking up any components,
including loudspeakers.
✔ Turn off all components in the
system before changing any of the
connections to the system.
It is also recommended that you:
✔ Turn the volume control of the amplifier
all the way down before the amplifier
is turned on or off.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................3
Figure 1: Controls and Connections 4
Figure 2: Hook-up Illustration 5
Important Notes 5
About Rotel ....................................................6
Overview – the Rotel internet radio tuners/digital gateway products. ......... 7
DAB and FM radio 7
Internet radio 7
Network access 7
The Rotelradio website – managing your stations 7
Playback from iPods, mp3 players and flash drives 7
Playback from network servers 7
Getting Started ................................................. 8
Features 8
A Few Precautions 8
Placement 8
AC Power and Control ............................................8
AC Power Input N 8
Power Switch and Indicator Light 8
12V Trigger Input H 8
12V Trigger Output H 8
DAB/FM Broadcasting V 8
DIGITAL INPUT-AUX S 9
Network Connection D 9
Computer I/O X 9
USB Connection 9
OUTPUT Q 9
Internet Radio Quick Start .........................................9
What you need before starting 9
First Time Connection To The Network 9
Choosing A Radio Station 10
Internet Radio Station Playing 10
Storing a radio station in a preset 10
Playing a preset radio station 10
Media Player Quick Start .........................................11
UPnP Servers 11
Setting up UPnP Server in PC 11
Play media files using UPnP Server. 11
Clear Queue 12
Playback Mode 12
Our story began nearly 50 years ago. Over the decades, we have received
hundreds of awards for our products and satisfied hundreds of thousands
of people who take their entertainment seriously- like you!
Rotel was founded by a family whose passionate interest in music led
them to manufacture high-fidelity components of uncompromising quality.
Through the years, that passion has remained undiminished and the family
goal of providing exceptional value for audiophiles and music lovers,
regardless of their budget, is shared by all Rotel employees.
Rotel’s engineers work as a close team, listening to, and fine tuning,
each new product until it reaches their exacting musical standards. They
are free to choose components from around the world in order to make
that product the best they can. You are likely to find capacitors from
the United Kingdom and Germany, semiconductors from Japan or the
United States, while toroidal power transformers are manufactured in
Rotel’s own factory.
We all have concerns about our environment. And, as more and more
electronics are produced and later discarded, it is especially important for
a manufacturer to do all it can to engineer products that have a minimum
negative impact on landfill sites and water tables.
At Rotel, we are proud to do our part. We have reduced the lead content
in our electronics by using special RoHS solder, while our new Class D
(not digital) amplifiers are up to five times more efficient than our legacy
designs and still deliver power and performance. These products run
cool, give minimum wasted energy, are good for the environment and
give better sound too.
Finally, we have printed this brochure on recycled paper stock.
While we understand that these are small first steps, they are still important
ones. And we continue to pursue new methods and materials for a cleaner
and greener manufacturing process.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this product. We are sure it will
bring you many years of enjoyment.
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Overview – the Rotel internet radio tuners/
digital gateway products.
This product does not operate without the Wi-Fi or Wired dongle being connected.
We recommend that you read this introduction first. FAQs will be found on
the Rotel website www.rotel.com/NA/support/FAQ.htm
This Rotel product brings together conventional radio reception facilities
for FM and DAB, plus from the world of computers the ability to access
literally thousands of radio stations available on the internet. In addition
to this, this new range of Rotel tuners/digital gateways offers the facility
to interface with personal audio players (iPods and mp3 players) and
your music files stored on a network server.
These notes expand on the ‘quick start’ notes later in this manual.
Firstly, it does not matter if a wired or Wi-Fi network is not available to
use – however it is essential that the Wi-Fi or wired dongle is inserted into
it’s socket on the rear panel of the product for it to work. Use an extension
cable to relocate the dongle if space is limited at the rear of the tuner.
Each time that the product is turned on, it will be locked into search mode
for about 15/20 seconds. Once this has being accomplished other radio
modes can be used.
The USB input is active from turn on.
DAB and FM radio
This is the most conventional part of the product and if you have previous
experience of tuning, memorizing and selecting radio stations from the
present DAB and FM radio services you will be familiar with the way
the tuner is operated to receive these services. All of this is explained
under relevant quick start sections. Keep in mind to select the antenna
(aerial) input socket to use, find this option in the set-up menu. This does
not obviate the need to install correctly designed antenna (aerials) to
maximise reception on FM and DAB services.
Internet radio
Using internet radio requires the use of two additional services – access
to the internet via a computer network and once this works a feed via
one of the internet-based services which allows access to internet radio
stations. This latter requirement is built into the tuner; we will deal with
access to your network first.
Network access
The installation of computer networks are beyond the scope of these notes,
so we assume that you have a working Wi-Fi network in your home. If
you are using a wired network please refer to Network Config. under
“Settings Overview” section. (Wired networks will provide the most reliable
Ethernet streaming. Ethernet over powerline adaptors are available from
3rd parties if running an Ethernet cable is otherwise impractical)
At start-up, the unit looks for Wi-Fi networks, and once the search has been
completed you will find one or more listed networks listed in the display to
choose from. You need to select the network name which applies to your
installation. This will have been assigned when your network was installed
and is often pre-allocated by the router central to your network.
The next requirement is to enable your tuner to ‘log-on’ to your network
and you allow this by entering the wireless ‘WEP key’ (or WPA, WPA2
key) appropriate to your network. It is likely that you will have used the
key code when setting up a computer to log onto your network and it
is often contained in the instructions for your router. This is a first-time
only setting, so just carefully scroll though the alpha-numeric characters
selecting the correct upper or lower case characters to create your WEP
key. When completed, scroll through to and select END or simply press
the REPLY key on the front panel.
You can use the Previous and Next keys of the handset to help you enter
this information. Do not confuse the letter ‘O’ with the numeral ‘0’.
When successfully logged on to your network, the tuner will automatically
log in to the website where you to be able to select the area of the world that
interests you and choose radio stations by country, genre and name.
Registering the radio at www.rotelradio.com will allow you to search for
and save internet radio stations, as well as set up other music services
when available for your region.
The Rotelradio website – managing your stations
Managing the thousands of radio stations available via the internet would
be impossible without being able to organise and manage stations to suit
your particular needs. Rotel have provided an easy way to accomplish this
by means of a dedicated website where you can pre-select stations.
The URL for this site is http://rotelradio.com.
Like many websites you will need to register a user name and password
in order to create an account on the site. Before you can do so, you will
need to register the product on the site and there is a special registration
key in the Rotel which you will need to copy to the website registration
form. This registration key will be found under the settings>register
menu. You need to be connected to the internet to access this one time
only key.
After registration, the website will show the radio serial number of your
Rotel unit. This is different from the serial number of your Rotel unit. The
radio serial number can be found in the menu of the Rotel unit under
Settings --> Version.
Note that to update the display of the Rotel to indicate your choices, you
will need to power-cycle and re-select ‘internet radio’. Your new list of
‘My Stuff’ will be updated automatically.
Playback from iPods, mp3 players and flash drives
Most iPod and mp3 players can be plugged into the USB socket on the
front panel to replay the music files stored within. The display will update
to show the file structure and will list the files which can be played. Files
copied to a standard flash drive will also behave in the same way.
Playback from network servers
Music playback from computers configured as music servers provides
another opportunity to link replay via the Rotel unit and thus make use of
the audiophile decoding stages designed into these products.
As with internet radio, a prerequisite is a working network, plus the music
server connected to it. A server will have been configured to share files
and methods of achieving this with appropriate software are shown under
‘Media Player Quick Start’ later in this manual.
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel Digital Gateway. When used in a
high-quality music or home theater system, your Rotel Digital Gateway
will provide years of musical enjoyment.
Features
Wireless or wired connection to access internet radio.UÊ
Access LAN PCs and music with ‘Media Player’ ModeUÊ
Connect with iPod/MP3/media music player for home UÊ
enjoyment.
Listen to DAB, FM broadcasting stationUÊ
A Few Precautions
Please read this manual carefully. In addition to basic installation and
operating instructions, it provides valuable information on various system
configurations as well as general information that will help you get the
optimum performance from your system. Please contact your authorized
Rotel dealer for answers to any questions you might have. In addition,
all of us at Rotel welcome your questions and comments
Save the shipping carton and all enclosed packing material for future
use. Shipping or moving the unit in anything other than the original
packing material may result in severe damage to your unit and void
the warranty.
Fill out and send in the owner’s registration card packed with the unit.
Also be sure to keep the original sales receipt. It is your best record of
the date of purchase, which you will need in the event warranty service
is ever required.
Placement
Place the unit on a solid, level surface away from sunlight, heat, moisture,
or vibration.
Don’t stack other components or objects on top of the unit. Don’t let any
liquid fall into the unit.
Note the weight and size of the unit. If placing the unit on a shelf, cabinet
or rack, make sure the full weight of the unit can be supported.
The unit generates heat during normal operation. Do not block ventilation
openings. Allow a minimum of 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed space
around the unit. If installed in a cabinet, make sure that there is adequate
ventilation.
AC Power and Control
AC Power Input N
Your unit is configured at the factory for the proper AC line voltage in
the country where you purchased it (USA: 120 volts/60 Hz, Europe:
230 volts/50 Hz). The AC line configuration is noted on a label on the
back panel.
The unit is supplied with the proper AC power cord. Use only this cord
or an exact equivalent. Do not modify the supplied cord. Do not use an
extension cord.
Be sure the power switch on the front panel is turned off. Then, plug one
end of the cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of the
amplifier. Plug the other end into an appropriate AC outlet.
If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time,
it is a sensible precaution to unplug your digital gateway.
Power Switch and Indicator Light
The power switch is located on the left side of the front panel. To turn
the unit ON (or to activate the automatic power-on modes), push the
switch in.
The indicator light around the switch will light, indicating that the unit
is turned on. To turn the unit off, push the button again and return it to
the out position.
12V Trigger Input H
An input jack for connecting the wires carrying a +12 volt trigger signal
from a Rotel preamp or surround sound processor to turn the unit on
and off.
The TRIGGER INPUT accepts any control signal (AC or DC) ranging from
3 volts to 30 volts. Use a cable with mono 3.5 mm mini-plugs on both
ends. The +12V DC signal appears at the “tip” connector.
12V Trigger Output H
The 12V TRIG jack labeled OUT is used to pass the remote turn-on signal
to another Rotel unit. Any 12V Trigger signal at the INPUT jack will be
passed through to the OUT jack.
Connection Overview
Before continuing further to other sections in the manual, please make
sure all the cable connections are made properly. Refer to figure 2.
NOTE: You must insert the Wi-Fi dongle (or wire adaptor) to the
ETHERNET port on the rear panel. The unit will first search for
available networks before allowing access to DAB and FM functions.
If networks are not available, the unit will display “Network Error”.
FM and DAB functions will operate normally after the initial network
search.
DAB/FM Broadcasting V
Please use the supplied indoor antenna to connect the DAB and FM
connector on the rear panel. To receive the best FM signal, make sure
there is enough room for the T-shaped indoor antenna to fully extend.
Eyelets at both ends of the T allow tacking the antenna to a wall if desired.
Experiment with different positions to maximize reception.
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DIGITAL INPUT-AUX S
The unit can receive digital music signal from other sources and convert
them to analog signals then output to a pre-amplifier or processor connected
through OUTPUT Q jacks. There are two connector on the AUX Digital
Input area on the rear panel, labeled with coaxial and optical. Connect
the coaxial or optical output of your source to the coaxial or optical
input of the unit.
Network Connection D
Use the Rotel supplied a USB Wi-Fi (Wired) dongle. Connect it to the USB
socket on the rear panel labeled ETHERNET. The unit has been configured
to work with the supplied USB dongle. No additional software/setup is
required. The unit is now ready to connect to your wireless network or
LAN. Refer to Internet Radio section for detailed setup.
NOTE: This Rotel model is design to work only with the supplied dongles.
Please use the ones that come with the Rotel unit.
Computer I/O X
This unit can be operated from a computer with audio system control
software from third-party developers. This control is accomplished by
sending operating codes from the computer via a hard-wired RS-232
serial connection. This model can be updated using special software
from Rotel.
For additional information on the connections, cabling, software, and
operating codes for computer control or updating of the unit, contact
your authorized Rotel dealer.
Internet Radio Quick Start
What you need before starting
Before you can use your Internet radio, you need the following:
A broadband Internet connection. UÊ
Access point to internet through wireless LAN. (wired LAN connection UÊ
is also possible with a Rotel supplied USB Ethernet adaptor)
With wireless LAN connection, internet radio should work within 100
metres of the wireless access point, subject to the router/Wi-Fi gateway
being placed in the optimum area for your location. The user can confirm
the WiFi Strength under the settings menu. (Network--->Settings-->WiFi
Strength)
Make sure that your LAN is connected properly and is able to access
the internet. To access internet radio stations an internet connection is
required.
First Time Connection To The Network
Plug in the USB Wi-Fi dongle to the rear USB port and push the POWER
button to power up this unit. The display on the front will light up and
display:
Starting ... ...
SCANNING NETWORK.. ...
USB Connection
The socket on the front panel below the POWER Switch is for USB
connection. Music storage devices can be accessed through this input.
Music storage devices such as MP3 players, iPod, USB memory sticks or
any other form of memory devices with USB interface can be connected
through the front USB socket and the unit will automatically search music
files from the connected storage device.
NOTE: This model uses USB class 2.0 memory storage to access music
files. The unit can playback music files stored on storage devices that
are compliant with USB 2.0 standard. However, it will not operate
with devices that require additional drivers.
OUTPUT Q
The unit outputs a stereo analog signal. Use the supplied audio cable to
connect it with input jacks of your pre-amplifier or processor. Be careful
and make sure that connections correspond to each other. Right channel
output must be connected to right channel of pre- amplifier’s or processor’s
right channel and vice versa.
After a few seconds, it start to scan network.
If it can not find one the display will say:
NO NETWORK FOUND
When the radio finds your network, it displays the ESSID for the access
point on the screen – this is a name that is allocated to the access point
by the person who set up the network – for example:
< MY NETWORK >
It is possible, and in some locations highly likely, that your unit will find
more than one wireless access point if using wireless connection, in which
case you can choose which one you want to connect to. Turn the knob on
the panel to see the ESSID for each access point the radio has found.
If the screen displays “Enter WEP key” or “Enter WPA key” then the network
is using one of the encryption systems, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Please obtain the access code from
the person who set up your wireless network, or check the user manual
of your router for this information. Input the code into the unit to gain
access to the wireless LAN.
Note: If you would like to use a static IP address, or if the unit can not
automatically get an IP address, then please see the ‘Network config’
section under the ‘Settings’ section at the end of the manual.
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Choosing A Radio Station
Once a network is found and the network connections made, The toplevel menu will be displayed, please select “Internet Radio”, the display
will show as
< Internet Radio >
Media Player
FM
DAB
Now you can select internet radio stations to listen to by turning and
pushing the knob through one of the options below.
<LOCATION> enables you to choose radio stations provided in the
specific area and countries:
Africa
< America >
Asia
Caribbean
1. Turn the push select knobduntil the display shows the area and country
you want, then press on the knob.
2. Turn the knob until the display highlights the desired station. Push
knob to select.
3. Wait until the unit connects to that station.
<GENRE> enables you to choose radio stations according to their
content, for example Classic Rock, Sport, News, etc.
80S
< 90S >
Adult
Adult contemporary
1. Turn the knob until the display highlights the type of content desired,
then press the “push select” knob to select.
2. Turn the knob to highlight the station desired, then press knob to
select.
3. Wait until the radio connects to that station.
< Location >
Genre
Search
< XXX1 LIVE RADIO >
XXX2 LIVE RADIO
XXX3 LIVE RADIO
XXX4 LIVE RADIO
XXX1 LIVE RADIO
< XXX2 LIVE RADIO >
XXX3 LIVE RADIO
XXX4 LIVE RADIO
Internet Radio Station Playing
After connecting to a station, the display will display station name, type
of audio file and bit rate.
BBC RADIO
BUFFERING xx%
BBC RADIO
xxx kbPs WMA XX:XX
Storing a radio station in a preset
While a radio station is playing, hold down the memory button , then
press the number preset to assign from numeric pad , the display
will show
BBC RADIO
xxx kbit WMA
M Preset #
Store this current radio station into the preset number, and you can store
up to 30 preset radio stations for FM/DAB/Internet Radio.
Assign to Preset
#
Playing a preset radio station
While a radio station is playing, you can switch to other preset stations
as below:
1. From the numeric pad , press number button of the preset number
for desired station. Or.
2. Press QUEUE button to call out preset number and corresponding
station, turn the knob to choose the station, then press the knob to select
it. The display will show as
01 preset radio 1
02 preset radio 2
> 03 preset radio 3
04 preset radio 4
Press QUEUE button again to exit the queue menu and back to playing
status.
<SEARCH> enables you to search for a specified type of radio with a
short keyword.
Station Name
END <> A BCDEFGHIJKLNO
ART
1. Turn the knob until the display moves to the character to input, then
press the knob to select.
2. Repeat step 1 to input the complete keyword. Select “END” to confirm
the keyword or press the REPLY key.
3. Press the knob to enable searching. The display will show stations
which match the keyword.
4. Turn the knob to highlight the desired station, press knob to select and
connect to that station.
Note: Internet Radio stations and other music services can be easily set
up at www.rotelradio.com
xxx ART xx Radio1
x ARTxx xx Radio2
ARTxxxx xx Radio3
Note: You can review stored radio stations by using the Queue
feature. This will help you avoid accidently overwriting a preset.
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Media Player Quick Start
The Media Player feature allows you to play audio files (AAC, AIFF,
AU, FLAC (CD quality 16 bit) , MP3,WAV and WMA (except lossless))
and playlists (M3U) created by your computer’s Media Player, such as
Window Media Player 11. It has been verified to work on Windows
2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Note: File sharing may need to be enabled on your computer, and not
all Media Players will allow sharing of music files. Please refer to your
computer’s manual for instructions.
UPnP Servers
Setting up UPnP Server in PC
1. Use Windows Media Player 11(or 12 if you use Windows 7)to setup
the PC as an UPnP Sever, click the ‘Library’ tab from Windows Media
Player 11 and select ‘Media Sharing’ to open the ‘Media Sharing’
window to set the option.
3. Go into ‘Media Player’ menu, and select ‘UPnP Servers’ sub menu by
turning and pressing the knob, The unit will scan for all available UPnP
servers. It will display ‘[Empty]’ if no UPnP servers are found.
Internet Radio
< Media Player >
FM
DAB
< UPnP Servers >
Playback Mode
Queue
Play media files using UPnP Server.
1. After a successful scan, select your UPnP server by rotating the knob
if there is more than one UPnP server, highlight, then press the knob to
select the desired server.
2. RDG-1520 will list the options or folders available. This varies depending
on the setup of your music server, and version of software you are using.
It will typically show the following menus.
<All Music >
All Artists
Albums
Music Playlists
Folders
[Search]
2. Your PC will now prompt you that a device has attempted to connect
to your UPnP server. Please click Allow button.
Note: As of this writing, Windows Media Player 11 does not support
AAC decoding used by Apple as the default selection in iTunes. We
recommend that you change the default import setting to WAV, AIFF,
or MP3 formats for maximum compatibility across many devices. You
can set Windows Media Player to mirror your iTunes folders. Windows
Media Player 12 (for Windows 7) does support AAC.
You can search for songs by scrolling through the All Music option or
search for specific artists using All Artists or specific albums using Albums.
In each case, you can drill down to the song level.
Enter [Search] function and the following menu will be displayed.
Then enter either Artists, Album or Music sub menus. You can enter a
< Artists >
Album
Music
letter or letters the Artist/Album/Music starts with. Example, enter “M” in
Artists, then press REPLY key to start searching. All artists in your library
starting with the letter “M” will be returned.
3. Once the desired track is found, push the knob to select. The selected
track will be displayed on the menu as the unit attempts to connect to the
music server. The information displayed on the Rotel unit depends on the
information contained in the track, it will typically show the following.
“Album/Artist Name”
“Track title”
00:50
309kbps WMA
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Note: Using the QUEUE feature, A short press on SELECT for any song
or album will start that selection playing. You can also create a custom
QUEUE to create a song mix by holding the SELECT button for 5 seconds.
The selected track(s) will be added to the QUEUE and will be played in
the order selected. Push QUEUE button to call up tracks waiting to be
played. A 5 second push on the STOP button will remove specifc songs
from the QUEUE. You can clear QUEUE by pressing the QUEUE button
and selecting CLEAR QUEUE.
Clear Queue
You can clear QUEUE by pressing the QUEUE button and selecting
[Clear Queue] or by going into QUEUE menu from the Media Player
submenu.
UPnP Servers
Playback Mode
< Queue >
You can clear individual tracks in QUEUE by selecting the track and
press STOP key for 5 seconds.
< [Clear Queue] >
Playback Mode
UPnP Servers
< Playback Mode >
Queue
< Repeat * >
Shuffle
iPod/USB Connection Quick Start
<< iPod/USB >>
001/009
00:01:41
123.MP3
USB Storage Device Connection
1. Plug your USB storage device containing music files, or through a
USB adaptor into the front panel’s USB interface.
2. Press USB button on the front panel to enter iPod/USB mode. And the
unit will automatically search music files from the root directory. Once the
directory is found, the unit will start playing. The display shows song’s
information, such as name, time, tracks.:
3. If your music files are in sub directories, turn the knob to display all
directories. Turn and press the knob to enter the desired directory. Then
look for the desired music files turning and pressing the knob.
4. Press BACK button to return previous menu and select another
directory.
iPod/iPhone Connection
1. Apple’s iPod/iPhone can be connected via the iPod’s USB cable to
the USB front socket.
2. The iPod/iPhone will send a digital music signal to the unit. All
operations can be made from the iPod/iPhone. Only simple commands
can be made through the Rotel unit as explained below.
Turn the knob to select sub-meunu ‘Media Player’ -->‘Playback Mode’,
there are 2 sub-menu, “Repeat” and “Shuffle”. Select either Repeat,
Shuffle or both. A mark will indicate the selection made.
REPEAT: Tracks are played one after another and will start from the first
track again when the last track is finished.
SHUFFLE: Plays tracks in random.
Note: If both REPEAT and SHUFFLE are on, The unit will first play the
list in random, after all tracks are played one time, it will continue to
play the list in random until STOP is pressed
Note: Using shuffle feature with large music libraries may not be
possible or may take an excessively long time. We recommend that
you create shorter playlists in Windows Media Player and then shuffle
these.
3. The iPod/iPhone screen will remain active while connected to the
unit. If no operations are made from the iPod/iPhone for an extended
period, the screen will turn to “charging”.
PlayBack Control Buttons
1. Use the STOP button to stop playback.
2. Use the PAUSE button to either pause a currently playing track or to
restart a currently paused track or to restart a stopped track.
3. Use the SKIP-- button to start playback of the previous track in the
queue.
4. Use the SKIP+ button to start playback of the next track in the
queue.
5. Push and hold the STOP button for 5 seconds to safely remove the
USB device from the unit.
Note: The Rotel unit will operate with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod
Classic, iPod touch 2G, iPod Nano 2G, iPod Nano 3G, iPod Nano
4G, and iPod Nano 5G.
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FM RADIO Quick Start
Before listening to FM radio, make sure that the FM antenna have been
properly connected, and the correct FM format has been selected. Go
into ‘Settings’ menu and select FM tuner region.
FM Radio Station Playing
1. Select FM Button from the front panel. Or keep pressing BACK button
to return to top-level menu. Turn and press the knob to select FM menu.
The display will show as
Internet Radio
Media Player
< FM >
DAB
2. Turn the knob to change the frequency of radio station.
3. Use the scan buttons ] and [ on the remote unit to auto search for
FM stations.
4. Use track buttons on the remote } and { to manually search for
FM stations.
Storing a radio station in a preset
While a radio station is playing, hold down the memory button , then
press the number of preset assigned from numeric pad , the display
will show, (also it can be done by the remote unit with buttons MEM,
numeric pad)
BBC RADIO
xxx kbit WMA
M Preset #
Store this FM radio station into the preset number. Up to 30 preset FM
radio stations may be stored.
87.50MHz FM
Assign to Preset
#
DAB RADIO Quick Start
Make sure that your local area can receive Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB)
broadcasting signal. Before using this feature, please go to the Settings
Quickstart section for DAB setting to select your DAB REGION and scan
available DAB stations.
After setting up, press the DAB button on the front of the panel, or select
DAB menu from the top-level menu to enter this feature. Select stations to
listen to by turning and pressing the knob.
DAB channels are categorized into ensembles, which are also known
as multiplexes. Each multiplex provides a number of stations and each
service contains a primary service that can contain secondary services.
DAB technology allow broadcasters to transmit additional data along
with the audio, which can include other audio channels, text and even
images and computer data in the future.
DAB Radio Station Playing
1. Select DAB Button from the front panel. Or keep pressing BACK button
to return to the top-level menu, turn and press the knob to select DAB
menu. The display will show as
Internet Radio
Media Player
FM
< DAB >
The unit will scan for available DAB stations. Select the desired station
with the knob.
Storing a DAB station in a preset
While a DAB station is playing, hold down the memory button , then
press the number of preset assigned from numeric pad , the display
will show. (also it can be done by the remote unit with buttons MEM,
numeric pad) Stores this DAB radio station into the preset number. Up to
30 preset DAB radio stations may be stored.
Playing a preset radio station
When a radio station is playing, you can switch to other preset station
in one of the following two ways.
1. From the numeric pad , press preset number of the desired
station.
2. Press QUEUE P button to call out preset numbers and corresponding
station. Turn the knob to choose the desired station, then press the knob
to select it. The display will show as
01 preset radio 1
02 preset radio 2
> 03 preset radio 3
04 preset radio 4
Press QUEUE button again to exit the queue menu and back to playing
status.
Radio Station Presets
FM,DAB and the Internet have 30 Pre-set Stations a total of 90 stations
can be logged in the unit. Many more stations can be stored on line at
your My Stuff account.
Note: For easier sorting, only the stations that are log in as Pre-sets will
be visible. Each station will be marked with an F for FM, D for DAB
and I for Internet Radio presets.
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SETTINGS OVERVIEW
Media Player
FM
DAB
< Settings >
Keep pressing the BACK button to back to the top-level menu. Select the
Setting menu to enter its sub-menu by turning and pressing the knob, it
has 9 setting sub-menus. Turn the knob to find hidden menus.
Network Config
1. Scan for networks
Turn and push the knob to select this menu. The display will show
“Scanning”, which will take a few seconds. Once the network is found,
the display will show the network ID. Turn the knob to select, push to
confirm.
< Scan for networks >
Enter network name
View Config
Edit Config
( only for wireless connection)
< Network Config >
Version
Upgrade Firmware
Register
Set Time/Date
FM Tuner
DAB Settings
UPnP
WiFi Strength
To enter the value, press knob, then rotate the knob to adjust the value up
or down. Press again to enter the value and move on to the next field.
Continue until all information has been entered.
5. Signal Warning ( only for wireless connection)
Select YES or NO to enable or disable warning of low Wi-Fi signal.
Version
This menu displays software and hardware information of the unit.
Upgrade Firmware
Use this option to download new firmware for the internet radio. If new
firmware is available, there will be a prompt to download.
Note: At this stage, you can press the BACK button to cancel the firmware
upgrade. A firmware upgrade may take several minutes, do not switch
off the power to the unit or put it into standby until the operation is
complete, otherwise, the unit may become permanently damaged.
Upgrading can take 15 to 60 mins, depending on the speed of your
internet connection.
Register
This will display a key that can be used to register the unit on the Rotel
Radio Customer portal: www.rotelradio.com
Set Time/Date
Set you local time and date. Push knob to start entering value, rotate
knob to change value. Press again to confirm value entered and move
on to the next field.
2. Enter network name ( only for wireless connection)
If the unit can not find any networks, the network ESSID can be entered
manually.
Use the knob to keep selecting letters of the device name by turning
and pressing, and select “END” or hit REPLY on front panel or remote
to confirm the name.
Network Name
< END <> A BCDEFGHIJK >
NAME1
3. View Config
Show current network configuration details. Turn the knob to see next/
previous page of “Mode”-->”ESSID”-->”MAC Address”--> “IP Address”
-->”Netmask”-->”Gateway”-->”DNS Servers”. Display as below:
< Mode >
Auto DHCP
< ESSID >
XXXXXX
4. Edit Config
This menu can be used to edit the current network configuration. This
menu is useful for entering a static IP address. Select this function with
the knob and enter the static IP address, MAC address, DNS of the
selected network.
FM Tuner
Select the FM Tuner region with this function.
DAB Setting
There are 3 sub menus: Scan, Clear List, DAB Region. Please select the
menu by turning and pressing the knob.
“Scan” will scan for all available DAB service, it will display list of service
name when successful, or say “no services found “ if DAB broadcasting
is not available.
“Clear List” will clear available service list found by “Scan”.
“DAB Region” will show regions that provide DAB service, you can select
the desired region by turning and press the knob.
UPnP
Use this setting to set any UPnP device name. This is the name that your
music server will pickup in Media Player mode. Default name is Rotel
Gateway. Use the knob to keep selecting letters of the device name by
turning and pressing, and select “END” word to confirm the name.
DEVICE NAME
< END <> A BCDEFGHIJ >
DEVICE
WiFi Strength
Shows a percentage to indicate the WiFi strength.
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Configure “My Stuff”
Register an account on http://rotelradio.com website
A personalized menu “My Stuff” can be setup in the top level menu.
Open the website, http://rotelradio.com, from your internet browser.
Please enter the registration key, this can be found in ‘Settings > Register’
menu. Enter this registration key into the website and follow the instructions
to setup an user name and password. Remember the user name and
password, you will need this to access the site.
After logging into your account, you will be able to edit your information
for ‘My Stations’, ‘My Streams’, ‘My Podcast’ and ‘My Radios’.
Follow the instructions on the website to personalize your menu.
Configure “My Stations”
There are an enormous choice of stations that are available in the
database from the website. Please follow instructions on the website to
search for stations. When search results are displayed, there will be a
link to ‘Add to my stations’, Click on this and the station selected will be
added to My Stations. A new top level menu ‘My Stuff’ will appear on
the display, with a sub-menu ‘My Stations’.
Remote Unit Advanced Buttons
Setup menu
To enter the setup menu, press the SETUP button on the remote control
and you will see the following display:
1. DIMMER controls the brightness of the front panel display, it can be
dimmed with seven steps. You can access this control directly with the
DIM button on the remote control.
2. FACTORY DEFAULT sets the unit into the original state as when it left
the factory. Presets and network configurations will be lost, and sets the
remote code 1 (see below).
3. VERSION shows this unit’s version.
4. ANTENNA SELECT choose AUTO(default), FM or DAB antenna.
5. EXIT returns to previous menu.
After the initial registration, you can add to ‘My stations’ while connected
to a radio station by pressing the REPLY key. The display will ask if you
want to add selection to ‘My stations’ press the push select knob to add
selection.
Note: You may further organize your stations into FOLDER (for
instance JAZZ, ROCK, OPERA etc.) These FOLDERS will be displayed
on your Rotel unit.
Configure “My Streams”
While logged into your website account, you can add your own internet
radio streams to the ‘My Streams’ section which will be listed under ‘My
Account’.
Click on ‘My Streams’, a prompt will appear to enter the station’s name
and its media stream URL. The media stream URL should be a link to the
website’s actual audio stream.
Note: ‘My Stuff’ menu and stations under ‘My Stations’,’My Streams’
will appear after the unit has updated the stations list. Please power
OFF then ON and enter ‘Internet Radio’ from the top level menu for the
unit to update the stations list.
Second Remote Code
The factory setting is remote code 1. If you find that the remote is
conflicting with other Rotel products, you can change to remote code 2
with the following steps:
1. While pointing the remote at the unit, press on the remote control ‘FM’
and ‘2’ keys at the same time. Release the ‘FM’ key and continue
to press the ‘2’ key for 5 seconds. The unit will show ‘Audio Custom
Code 1--> 2’.
2. Repeat the above procedure and press ‘1’ key instead of ‘2’ to change
the unit back to Code 1.
3. The unit remote keys, such as PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, use Rotel’s standard
codes for CD players. If you find that this is conflicting with your Rotel
CD player, press ‘CD’ and ‘2’ keys at the same time. Release ‘CD’ key
and continue to press ‘2’ key for 5 seconds. The display will show ‘CD
Custom Code 1 --> 2’.
4. Repeat step 3 above and press ‘1’ key instead of ‘2’ to change the
unit back to Code 1.
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Troubleshooting
Most difficulties in audio systems are the result of incorrect connections,
or improper control settings. If you encounter problems, isolate the area
of the difficulty, check the control settings, determine the cause of the
fault and make the necessary changes. If you are unable to get sound,
refer to the suggestions for the following conditions:
Power Indicator Is Not Lit
The power Indicator should be lit whenever the unit is plugged into the
wall power outlet and is pushed in. If it does not light, test the power
outlet with another electrical device, such as a lamp. Be sure the power
outlet being used is not controlled by a switch that has been turned off.
Network Does Not Work
If you have trouble connecting to your wireless network, check your network
setting carefully, these steps may help to resolve the problem.
1. Confirm that a Wi-Fi network works, ie, PC can access the Internet
using the same network.
2. Check that a DHCP server is available, or that you have configured a
static IP address on the unit. Please refer to Network Config section.
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3. Check that your network’s firewall is not blocking any outgoing
ports.
4. Do a hard power off (unplug the AC mains) and let the unit restart the
network scanning cycle.
5. Use an USB extension cord to move the WiFi dongle up higher or to
a different location to maximize reception.
No Sound
1. Check the cables between the output and the pre-amplifier inputs, be
sure they are connected properly. Refer to Fig. 2.
2. Music played from Internet Radio stations are affected by the speed
of your internet connection. If you find that music is cutting out regularly,
contact your internet service provider.
3. Make sure the station you selected is operating at the current hour.
The station can be broadcasting from a different time zone.
4. Please insert the Wi-Fi dongle (or wired adaptor) to the ethernet port
on the rear panel even if no networks are available. After power ON,
the unit will look for available networks before allowing the user to access
FM and DAB features.
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Glossary
Bit rate – Speed of data transfer – how many bits of information are
sent each second.
Buffering – data downloading and being assembled before
playback.
Codec – [Coder/Decoder] software capable of encoding and/or decoding
a digital data stream or signal.
Data Encryption – the encryption of data for security purposes. For
wireless networks this is normally WEP and WPA.
DHCP [Dynamic Host Control Protocol] – A protocol for assigning IP
addresses to devices on a network.
DNS Server – A remote server that provides the translation of web
addresses into the corresponding numeric IP addresses.
ESSID – [Extended Service Set Identifier] The ESSID is a unique identifier
for your wireless network.
Ethernet – Network technology for local area networks. Cat5 cable
carries information between computers at a rate of 10/100/1000
megabits per second.
File format – The type of file e.g. a music file in the format of .mp3.
Network adapter – A hardware device, installed inside computers
that connect computer devices together to create a network.
Podcast – An audio file delivered via an RSS feed over the Internet to
a subscriber.
Router – A device that joins multiple networks or computers together.
RSS feed – [Really Simply Syndication feed] used to publish content on
the web which people can then subscribe to and receive updates.
Server – A computer that provides client computers with access to files
and printers as shared resources on a computer network.
Subnet mask – A method of splitting IP networks into subgroups.
UPnP – [Universal Plug and Play] a method of auto configuration used
in devices such as PCs, peripherals, wireless devices and intelligent
appliances.
URL – [Uniform Resource Locator] the format of the address for a particular
page of a website.
USB – [Universal Serial Bus] Connection commonly used with computer
peripherals.
WAN – [Wide Area Network] computer network that spans a wider
area than a local area network e.g. the Internet.
File Server – A computer or device that provides workstations on a
network with controlled access to shared files.
Firmware – embedded software in a device that provides the devices
with operational instructions.
Gateway –The access point from LAN to WAN.
Internet – a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of
computer networks.
IP Address – is a numerical label that is assigned to devices in a
computer network.
ISP – Internet service provide.
Kbps – Short for kilobits per second, a measure of data transfer
speed.
LAN – [Local Area Network] a local computer network for communication
between computers.
MAC – [Media Access Control] is a unique identifier assigned to
network adapters or network interface cards by the manufacturer for
identifcation.
Modem – [Modulator/Demodulator] device used to connect computers
by a telephone line.
WEP – [Wired Equivalent Privacy] a wireless security protocol to prevent
access to the network by “intruders” using similar wireless LAN equipment
and capture of wireless LAN traffic through eavesdropping.
WPA – [WiFi Protected Access] a wireless security protocol that replaced
the weaker WEP.
WiFi – [Wireless Fidelity] – a radio frequency standard that is used to
connect devices, such as computers and iPods, together using a wireless
connection.
Network – A system of interconnected electronic components or
computers.
Sensitivity -80dBm
Tuning Range Band III
(174-240MHz)
Audio Data Rate 224Kbps (Max)
Frequency Response 20 - 20KHz +/- 1.0dB
Analog Output 2.1V at 0dBFS
Antenna Input 75 ohms F connector
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“
Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
“Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
General
Network connection 802.11b/g
Security WEP, WPA1 (TKIP)
WPA2 (TKIP)
File formats (UPnP Music Server) AAC, MP3,
WMA (except lossless)
OGG vorbis, WAV, AIFF,
and AU.
Power consumption 12 watts
Power Requirements (AC) 120V, 60Hz(USA)
230V, 50Hz(Europe)
Weight 6.5 kgs (14.33 lbs)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 431 x 99 x 312 mm
Front panel height 2U (3
All specifications are accurate at the time of printing.
Rotel reserves the right to make improvements without notice
Rotel and the Rotel Hifi logo are registered trademarks of The Rotel Co.,
Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.
(17x3
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iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
“This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and under
a licence from Microsoft Licensing GP. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Corporation
and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP as applicable.”
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