AIR3 Speakers for ����� iPod with ����� ASUS Internet Radio User Manual
Contents Contents.......................................................................2 Notices........................................................................................................... 4 Notes for this manual............................................................................... 5 Welcome.......................................................................6 Package contents....................................................................................... 6 Overview.......
Connecting to a station.........................................................................25 Adding a station to My Favorite.........................................................25 Adding a currently played radio station...................................25 Adding a radio station from the list............................................26 Adding a manually entered station............................................26 Managing My Favorite..............................................................
AIR3 Notices Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 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.
AIR3 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. ������������������������� This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
AIR3 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of AIR3. The following illustrations are the package contents of your new AIR3. Note that the package does not include an iPod. Package contents PREVIOUS PLAY/PAUSE AIR3 Remote control Power cord AC power adapter Wireless antenna 3.5mm jack audio cable S-Video cable AAA battery x2 e tart Guid Quick S anual User M Quick Start Guide *The illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
AIR3 Overview AIR3 is both an iPod docking station and an Internet Radio that enriches your audiovisual life. You can play your iPod music through the AIR3 speakers. When connected to a display, AIR3 allows you to view your iPod videos or image files. AIR3 also provides easy access to a wide selection of radio stations on the Internet. Before enjoying your ASUS Internet Radio, ensure that you have access to a wired/ wireless network.
AIR3 Specifications Connectivity Data rates Wireless LAN security Audio format decoder SNR Display I/O ports Speakers AC power adapter Remote control Dimension Weight ADSL/Cable Modem bandwidth (recommended) AIR3 Wireless LAN 802.11b/g. Wired 10/100M Ethernet 54 Mbits (WLAN). 10/100 Mbits (Ethernet) 64/128-bit WEP. WPA/WPA2 MP3/WMA. 16Kbps–320Kbps >90dB earphone 128 × 64 FSTN graphics display. Blue color with white LED Universal iPod Docking. Headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm). Aux In (Φ 3.5mm).
AIR3 Getting to know your AIR3 Front view 1 2 3 1 LCD display The LCD display, with adjustable backlight, shows user interface. 2 IR receiver The IR receiver receives commands from the remote control. 3 Speakers The built-in speakers deliver high-quality audio output. The silk dome tweeters (3W x 2) produce natural and original sound; the woofers (15W x 2) provide solid and real bass sound. You may remove the front net cover to see the speakers.
AIR3 Rear view 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 10 4 Wireless antenna Install����������������������������������������������������������� the supplied antenna and set it to a vertical position to ensure best reception of wireless signal. 5 AUX IN jack To use the device solely as speakers, connect the supplied 3.5mm jack audio cable to this jack from a playback device. 6 VIDEO OUT jack To connect the device to a display, plug a composite cable (yellow) into this jack.
AIR3 Both the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO functions are for the playback of iPod videos or image files only. 8 HEADPHONE jack The stereo headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm) is used to connect the device’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 9 Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the device. 10 DC 20V power jack The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
AIR3 Top view 1 6 2 5 3 4 1 12 AIR3 7 8 9 10 11 16 15 14 13 12 When the button LEDs are off, pressing any button or the volume knob will turn on the lights, and then all the top panel functions are available. iPod connector The iPod connector allows connecting to an iPod to play iPod music. By connecting the device to a display, videos or image files stored in an iPod can be viewed.
AIR3 2 ����������������� Standby/On button ����������������������������������� Press to switch the device between Standby and On mode. 3 Right button Press to confirm your selection of an option and go to the submenu. Press to go to the next field when entering text. Volume knob ���������������������������������������������������������������� Rotate to adjust volume, select text, or scroll up/down through menu options. Press to confirm your selection of a menu option.
AIR3 iPod mode button ����������������������������������������������������������������� Press to switch the device to iPod mode. Press this button after connecting an iPod. 14 15 AIR mode button ������������������������������������������������������� Press to switch the device to ASUS Internet Radio mode. Favorite button �������������������������������������������������������� Press to display a list of your favorite radio stations.
AIR3 Icon Name Standby/On Function Press to switch the device between Standby and On mode. Home Press to return to the main menu. AIR mode Press to switch to ASUS Internet Radio mode. iPod mode Press to switch to iPod mode. AUX mode Press to switch to AUX mode. Volume- Press to decrease the output volume. Mute Press to mute the audio output. Volume+ Press to increase the output volume. Previous track Press to go to the previous track.
AIR3 Icon Name Function Dimmer Press to select a backlight mode. Language Press to select a menu language. Favorite Press to display your favorites list. Alarm Press to turn on/off the alarm clock. Press to select a preset amount of time after which the device shuts off. Press to store the currently played radio station to your favorites list.
AIR3 Main menu Network status Menu. options 12:00PM Time Internet Radio Media Center/UPnP iPod 1/6 >> The main menu contains six options and the first option is highlighted Press the Right button to display the submenu PREVIOUS PLAY/PAUSE NEXT Language selection AIR3 supports multiple languages for the menu options. To change the language: Press the Language button on the remote control to select the language you use (the fastest way). –or– 1. 2. 3.
AIR3 Text entry To enter your WEP/WPA key or IP address, add a radio station address, and set time and date, do the following: PREVIOUS PLAY/PAUSE 1. NEXT Press the Up/Down button or rotate the volume knob to select a character from the following table: Remote Top panel Letters A a B b C c…Z z Symbols $ % & # _ ^ ~ ` “ ‘, . : ; ? ! * - + @ < = > { ¦ } [ \ ] ( / ) Numbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Other Delete ( ): Select and press the Left/Right button to delete text on the left..
AIR3 iPod mode AIR3 is an iPod docking station that allows you to play iPod music and view iPod videos or photos. Playing iPod music 1. 2. 3. Connect your iPod to AIR3. Press the iPod mode button on the top panel ( remote ( ) to switch the device to this mode. Use the AIR3 remote to control the playback.
AIR3 Playing iPod videos or photos 1. Connect AIR3 to a display using one of the following methods: • VIDEO OUT: Plug one end of a composite cable (yellow) . into this jack on the rear panel and the other end to the . display. • S-VIDEO: Plug one end of the supplied S-Video cable into . this jack on the rear panel and the other end to the display. 2. Configure iPod video output settings: • Video playback: Go to Videos > Video Settings and . toggle TV Out On.
AIR3 AUX mode You may connect your own playback device to AIR3 to use the device as speakers. 1. 2. Connect the supplied 3.5mm jack audio cable to the AUX IN jack on the rear panel from a playback device. Press the AUX mode button on the top panel ( ) or on the remote ( ) to switch the device to this mode. In AUX mode, the playback control buttons (Play/Pause; Previous track; Next track) on the AIR3 top panel or the remote control do not work on your playback device.
AIR3 AIR mode Searching for a radio station AIR3 has an up-to-date, well-classified list of online radio stations worldwide. Not every Internet radio station has a corresponding traditional radio station. Some of them broadcast via the Internet only. You can search for a station by global rankings, music genre, or location. You can also go through the stations categorized in alphabetical order.
AIR3 Searching by genre 1. 2. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Radio Station/Music > Genre, and a list of music genres displays in alphabetical order. Press the Up/Down button to highlight a genre. For example, if you want to listen to jazz music: 12:00PM Industrial Jazz Jazz Rock << 3. 34/78 >> Press the Right button to display all the jazz stations available, with the top 10 listed first. Highlight a station and press OK to connect to the station. Searching by country/location 1.
AIR3 2. 3. Select a geographical region and then select a country in the region. A list of stations located in the country displays. Highlight a station and press OK to connect to the station. • For countries that have a huge number of radio stations, the stations are sub-classified by name initial alphabetically. • If you select a language other than English, you will see the name of the country where that language is spoken in the Radio Station/Music menu.
AIR3 Connecting to a station If your AIR3 is successfully connected to a station, the display is as follows: 12:00PM Network status All That Jazz Radio Data. information Station name WMA 32 kbps/Jazz Playing… Buffer length** < Connection status* 11/92 • *The connection status may change from “Connecting” to “Buffering” to “Playing.” Press OK to stop playing and go back to the previous menu. If a connection fails, the status shows “No URL found.
AIR3 Adding a radio station from the list 1. 2. Search for a station using any of the methods mentioned in the “Searching for a radio station” section. Highlight a station and press the Right button to display the submenu as the following: 12:00PM Add to My Favorite Auto Scan (Down) Auto Scan (Up) << 3. 1/4 Add to My Favorite: Select to add the station to your . favorites list. • Auto Scan (Down)/(Up): Select to connect to the stations . on the list consecutively up/down from the highlighted . station.
AIR3 Managing My Favorite AIR3 saves up to 250 stations to My Favorite so that you can have quick access to preset stations. To manage your favorites list: 1. 2. Press the Favorite button ( ) on the remote control (or top panel) or select Internet Radio > My Favorite from the main menu. A list of preset stations displays. Highlight a station on the list and press the Right button to display the submenu as the following. You can also connect to the highlighted station directly by pressing OK.
AIR3 UPnP playback Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a network protocol that allows devices to connect to a computer for data sharing within a home network. Through UPnP, AIR3 can play music on your PC as long as they are connected to the same ������������������������������ network. You may use Windows® Media Player 11 (or later versions) or other UPnP-enabled applications for media sharing. AIR3 is not able to play the videos or image files on your computer.
AIR3 2. Click Settings. 3. Click the Allow new devices and computers automatically check box. 4. After a few minutes, you will see Unknown Device (AIR3) appear. Click OK to finish the settings.
AIR3 Playing PC music on AIR3 After configuring media sharing settings on your computer, AIR3 is ready to play your computer music. 1. 2. 3. 30 AIR3 From the main menu, select Media Center/UPnP. Your computer name is displayed on the screen. Select the computer name to display music folders. Select a music folder or playlist to begin playback. • For UPnP playback, you need to put your music files into the default Music folder.
AIR3 Other settings Weather forecasting AIR3 provides worldwide weather forecasts via the Internet for today and the next four days. You can check them out by locations, or set the weather forecast of a city you select to be displayed in Standby mode. Checking out weather forecasts 1. 2. From the main menu, select Information Center > Weather. Select a continent, country, and then city to display the weather forecast of a location.
AIR3 Standby mode display The Configuration > Weather > Standby display > Turn on standby display option allows weather forecasts to be displayed in Standby mode. You can also select the Temperature unit between Centigrade (˚C) and Fahrenheit (˚F). �������������������������������� If you have already set �������� weather forecasts to be displayed in Standby mode and have selected a location (see page 31), AIR3 will provide information as the following examples.
AIR3 Configuration Selecting Configuration from the main menu allows you to configure the AIR3 setups including Network, Clock, Alarm, Language, Dimmer, Sleep Timer, Buffer, Weather, Version Update, and Reset. Network Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details. Clock The Configuration > Clock option allows you to set the time/date and a format for displaying time. The first time you turn on the device and connect it to the network, the display shows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
AIR3 To program an alarm: Go to Configuration > Alarm > Turn On (1)/(2) or XXX Minutes (NAP). 1. You can program two different alarms or set a nap alarm that will set off after XXX minutes. Select Set Alarm Time and enter values. Refer to the “Text entry” section on page 18 for details about entering numbers. Select Set Alarm Sound to choose a sound type from Beep, Melody, Radio (the station you last listened to), and iPod (the iPod music you last played).
AIR3 Sleep Timer The Configuration > Sleep Timer option allows you to select a preset amount of time after which the device shuts off. You can also set the sleep timer by pressing the Sleep button ( ) on the remote control. When this function is activated, the XXX icon will appear at the upper right corner of the display, XXX signifying the minutes left. Six options are available: Turn Off, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, and 120 Minutes.
AIR3 1. Go to Configuration > Version Update and select the item (a string of numbers) you are allowed to download. • �������������������������������������������������������������� If there is no item displayed, it means your current firmware version is the latest. • The device will download the latest station list version automatically as long as it is connected to the network. The station list version is signified by the last four digits of the number string. Select Yes.
AIR3 Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided on this manual’s inside cover. Why is it that I cannot hear anything from the speakers? • Some stations may not have 24-hour broadcasts. You cannot hear anything If the stations do not send out any programs. • �������������������������������������������������������������� Either your AIR3 speakers are muted or the volume is too low.
AIR3 The wireless connection is not stable. • Establish a wired connection to test if your network is reliable. • If the wired connection is more stable than the wireless one, use the LAN connection instead. Why does the list of online radio stations change? The addresses of the Internet radio stations may vary, so ASUS technicians update them regularly. Your AIR3 will obtain the latest list automatically as long as it is connected to the network.
