Sangean Electronics RCR-8 User Manual

User Manual

RCR-8

Contents

Important safety instructions...........................................2-4

Controls ..........................................................................5-8

Before you can use this product ........................................9

Connecting your radio to your network ............................ 10

Operating controls ...........................................................13

Selecting an Internet radio station................................... 14

Volume control ................................................................18

Audio setting (tone control) .............................................18

Internet radio station preset .............................................18

Listening to previously broadcast material .....................19

Customizing your radio on website..................................2 0

Media Player ...................................................................21

Window Shares ................................................................2 2

UPnP server ....................................................................23

USB and SD — Local Media operation

(For RCR-7 only) ..................................................................25

Operation after you set up for Window Shares,

UPnP or USB/SD card ........................................................ 26

FM Ra dio .........................................................................2 9

Auxiliary input socket ...................................................... 30

Clock Setting ...................................................................30

Backlight ..........................................................................34

Network configuration (For RCR-7 only) ........................... 34

Troubleshooting...............................................................36

Factory reset ....................................................................37

Upgrade firmware.............................................................37

Headphone socket...........................................................38

Line out socket (3.5mm Jack) .........................................38

Specifications .................................................................. 38

Important safety instructions

1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the radio is operated.

2. Retain instruction: The safety and operating in struction s should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed warnings. All warnings on the appliance a nd operating instructions should be followed.

4. Follow all operations and use instructions.

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

6. Use only a dry cloth for clea ning the exterior of the radio.

7. Ventilation: This radio should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the radio should not be used on a bed, sofa, rug or other soft surfaces that may block the ventilation openings. It should not be placed in a built-in situation like a cabinet that may reduce airflow through the ventilation openings. Also keep 10cm space on the back of the radio.

8. Water a nd moisture: The applia nce should not be used ne ar water. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry tub, kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc. WARNING! Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

9. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping. Objects containing liquid, such as vases or drinking glasses, should not be placed on top of this product.

10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

11. Do not place the radio on an unstable cart, sta nd, bracket or table. The radio may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the radio.

12. Do not atte mpt to service the receiver yoursel f. Removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage, a nd will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.

13. Unplug the ra dio from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a dry cloth for cleaning the exterior of the radio.

14. Do not plug the AC lead into the AC outlet if the outlet is still wet. Make sure that the outlet is dry before and after use.

15. Power sources: The radio should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your radio dealer or power company.

16. Power cords: The power cord should be positioned so it is not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Unplug the power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord. Operate the radio using only the current type of power source indicated. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

17. 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. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

21. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

If the product has been exposed to water or rain.

If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

When the product exhibits a distinctive change in performance.

22. If the LCD becomes cracked and damaged, do not touch the liquid.

23. The changes or modif ications not expre ssly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

18. Do not overload wall outlets or exten sion cords. This can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never insert objects of any kind into the radio through opening.

19. The power plug should be close to the radio, and easy to be approached that in case of emergency, to disconnect the power from the radio, just unplug the power plug from the AC power slot.

20. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this radio through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short –out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of a ny kind on the product.

24. To comply with the FCC RF exposure complia nce require ments, no change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority to operate the device.

25. FCC INFORMATION The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla ss 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 communication. However, there is no grantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea sure s:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna .

- Increa se the separation between the equipment a nd re ceiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV te chnici an for help. The user should not modify or change this equipment without written approval f orm SANGEAN ELECTRONICS INC. Modification could void authority to use this equipment.

26. Excessive sound pressure on ear- and headphone s could i mpair the hearing ability. Higher setting that idle on the equalizer leads to higher signal voltages on the output for ear- and headphones.

Controls

(Front)

Alarm 1 button

Alarm 2 button

Nap button

Time Set/Sleep button

Power button

Band button

6. RDS button

7. Dimmer button

8. LCD display

Controls

(TOP)

10.

Tuning +/- and Snooze button

11.

Back button

12.

Preset 1 / Shuffle/Repeat button

13.

Preset 2 / Queue button

14.

Preset 3 / Backward button

Preset 4 / Fast-Forward button

15. Preset 5 / Play / Pause button

16. Volume Up/Down buttons

17. Select/T one button

18.

Controls

(Rear)

19.

WiFi antenna

20.

FM antenna

21.

Main Power input socket

22.

Headphone socket

Line Out socket

23. Auxiliary Input socket

24. RJ-45 socket (Ethernet)

25.

Controls

(Right hand side)

26. USB slot (RCR-7 only) SD card slot (RCR-7 only)

27.

Before you can use this product

Before you can use your Internet ra dio, you must have the f ollowing: A broadband Internet connection. A wireless access point (Wi-Fi) or a wired Ethernet connection (10 or 100 Mbits/sec with RJ45 connection; For RCR-7 only) connected to your broadband Internet, prefera bly via a router. In many cases the broadband modem, router and wireless access point will be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service Provider or bought from a computer store. If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption then you need to know the WEP or WPA key so you can get the Internet radio to communicate with the network.

The Internet radio will typically work within a 10-20 meter radius from your wireless access point. The actual range a chieved will depend upon the building type, other nearby wireless networks, and possible interference sources.

IMPORTANT: Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access point or router is powered up and working with your broadba nd Internet service (use your computer to verify this). To get this part of the system working you must read the instructions supplied with the wireless access point or router.

Connecting your radio to your network

1. Place your radio on a surface and plug the mains lea d into the M ains input socket located on the rear of your radio (marked ) ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.

2. Plug the other end of the mains lead into a wall socket and switch on the wall socket.

There are 2 days of connecting your radio to the network, wired and wireless:

When using a wired (LAN) network (For RCR-7WF only)

1. Connect the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 socket at the ba ck of the radio. If a wired connection is present then the radio will use this in preference to a wireless connection. There are two indicator lights incorporated into the RJ-45 connector. If you have problems with your wired connection, they may help you to identify the possible cause of the problem. Green ON = Link established, Flashing = Data transfer Yellow ON = 100M bps link, OFF = 10M bps link.

2. Turn on the radio by pressing the Power button, and you can start to operate the radio. And the display will show <Internet Ra dio>.

When using a wireless network (Ignore this section if wired LAN Internet connection is used with RCR-7WF)

1. Turn on the radio by pressing the Power button.

2. The display will show “Starting” and then “Initializing Network”, followed by showing “Scanning” * If the radio cannot find a network then the display will say ‘No Wireless Networks Found’. If this happens then you will have to get your wireless access point working - please see the instructions supplied with it.

3. There may be more than 1 wireless network s that your radio finds. The display now shows “Select networks”. Press the Tuning+/ buttons to search your wireless network. This is a name that is allocated to the access point by the person who set up the network -for example: ‘My Home Network’.

When you find your wireless network, press the Select button. Few seconds later, the display will show <Internet Radio>, then you have successfully connected your radio to your network, so please ignore the following steps.

4. If your wireless Internet access (router) has been set the pa ssword, the display will show either ‘Enter WEP key’ or ‘Enter WPA key’. You therefore need to enter the correct WEP or WPA key into the radio to allow it to communicate with your network.

If you do not have the WEP or WPA key, then you should obtain it from the person who set your network. Some Wi-Fi routers may come with a key already set up by the supplier, in which case you should refer to the user documentation provided with it.

5. After 3 seconds, the display goes into the key entry mode. To enter the key, use the Tuning+/- buttons to select each character of the key in turn, pressing the Select button after each character. Remember, WEP keys only use the numbers 0 - 9 and letters A - F. WP A keys are sensitive to upper and lower case characters so you must enter them exactly.

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