AirStream 20 iPod Dock / Internet / Wi-Fi / DAB / FM Radio System User Manual AirStream 20 AirStream 20 D AirStream 20 USA
WARNING • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE • TO reduce the risk of FIRE OR electric SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE • TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss • use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
Important Safety Instructions 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, eg. power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. 1. Read and follow all instructions carefully. 2. Keep these instructions readily accesible. 3. Heed all warnings. 4.
Contents Page Important Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Contents Welcome Made for iPod AirStream Helpline What is in the Box? Buttons and Connections Definitions Remote Definitions Product set up Where to Position your AirStream 20 Switching on and using the Set Up Wizzard Advanced Users Software Update Using the AirStream 20 Switching On Switching Off Adjusting the Volume Using Headphones Selecting a Listening Mode Int
WELCOME Made For iPod Introducing the AirStream 20 Multi-Format radio from Monitor Audio®. The AirStream 20 is a combined iPod Dock, DAB, FM and Internet radio with media streaming. It utilises the very latest technology with an intuitive information display for quick and easy set up and operation. ‘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.
Buttons & connections Rear of AirStream 20 Top of AirStream 20 Aerial Connection Display Stereo Headphone Output Right Button (hidden) Preset Buttons Play/ Pause Button Left Button Tune/ Select Dial Alarm Menu Mode Power Input Ethernet Input Auxiliary Input Stereo Audio Output Return Button Remote Control Sleep/ Snooze Standby Button EQ OK Button Previous Button Volume Down Button Play/ Pause Button Info Stand By Button Up Button Menu Button Volume Up Button Next Button Down Button Mode Sel
Buttons & connections. Cont. • Definitions • • • • • • • • • • • Stand By - Turns the AirStream 20 on or back to stand by mode. When in Stand by, you can set the display to be fully illuminated, partially, or not at all Aerial - The aerial is attached by screwing into its location at the back of the AirStream 20 (refer to Page 3). This should initially be fully extended and vertical in order to ensure maximum FM and DAB signal strength. Some adjustment may be required.
PRODUCT SET UP 3. Where to Position Your AirStream 20 Press the ‘Stand By’ button on the remote or product (see the images on page 3). The main menu will be displayed (if it is not displayed, press the menu button): It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your AirStream 20 will be situated and make sure that it is: 1 Main Menu Internet radioMusic player Music Player DAB FM iPod 3 • on a flat and stable surface • within 1.
8. Select preffered automatic update method, then time zone and daylight savings. 9. Select your Wireless Region. The AirStream 20 will then search for available wireless networks. 10. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or the ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ’OK’ buttons on the remote to highlight and select your chosen network. If using the wired connection method, select ‘[WIRED]’ from the list (please go to step 12).
Advanced Users Using Headphones It is possible to edit all the settings for your internet connection. To access this menu: 1. Press ‘Menu’ (on the remote or product) and use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote, to scroll to and select ‘Main Menu’. 2. Select ‘System setup’, followed by ‘Internet setup’ and then ‘Manual settings’. It is possible to connect headphones (not included) to the AirStream 20.
INTERNET RADIO To search for a station, follow these few simple steps: Introduction to Internet Radio Internet radio, is the accumulation of thousands of radio stations broadcast over the World Wide Web. They consist of major national stations, regional stations and even minor stations that only broadcast over the Internet. The wonderful thing about having so many stations is the variety. You could be trying to locate your usual preferred station and stumble across something completely new.
Storing an Internet Station Preset 4. Choose from the following 3 options (very much like the Internet radio station search): Location - Enables a choice of continent and then a country. A list of podcasts from within the chosen country will be available for selection Genre - Enables the choice of Podcasts according to their content, e.g. Alternative, Comedy, Dance, Folk, Rock, etc. Search Podcasts - Enables a search for a specific Podcast by entering its name 5. Select the desired option. 6.
My Favourites and My Added Stations Help My Favourites - You can create a list of your own favourite Internet radio stations, to appear under this option, via the Frontier Silicon (refer to the Glossary of Terms on page 29) website: If you need help with your AirStream 20 you can browse through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), which can be found in internet radio mode, under ‘Help’. In internet radio mode: http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com/setupapp/fs/asp/AuthLogin/SignIn.asp 1.
MUSIC PLAYER Selecting ‘Music Player’ Mode Using the Music Player Press the ‘Mode’ button until the ‘Music Player’ screen is displayed: The Music Player function of the AirStream 20 allows the playing of music stored on a computer or hard drive connected to your local network. The AirStream 20 can be connected to it using the Windows Media Player (version 10 or greater), by using the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol. Shared Media searches through the different criteria.
1 Now that you have enabled your music to be shared via the Media Player, the AirStream 20 must be connected as follows: 1. The AirStream 20 must be switched on and connected to the same network as the computer. (see page 5, Switching on and Connecting to your Network) 2. Press the ‘Mode’ button to select the ‘Music Player’ 3. Press the ‘Menu’ button and use the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ or ‘Up, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on remote to highlight and select ‘Shared Media’.
Note: It may take a while for certain media to appear in the menus because Windows Media Player needs to access embedded information on the track, artist, etc. Note: If the operating system of the computer that is to stream music from is not shown, please refer to the instructions that came with the operating system and look for ‘Sharing Media’. Music Player Display 7. 8. The AirStream 20 will be displayed as ‘Unknown Device’ in the Media Sharing window.
DAB RADIO Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote to scroll through and select from the station list . If the station you are trying to find is not displayed, it can be searched for manually (see below). DAB is not available on the ROW and USA models of AirStream 20. Note: The DAB radio station list is stored in the memory and so the next time you switch your AirStream 20 on, the station search does not take place.
Storing a DAB Station Preset DAB Display Information The AirStream 20 can store up to 4 DAB stations in preset memory locations for instant access to favourite stations. When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that appears on the second line of the display below the station name. There are several different types of information that are transmitted by the broadcaster. Press the ‘Info’ key to scroll through the display options.
Manual Tune Dynamic Range Control The ‘Manual tune’ function is used as a reference to see if stations are being broadcast over set frequencies. It is not possible to store a station from here, although the signal strength will be displayed. The dynamic range for each radio programme is set by the broadcaster for each radio station and may be different for certain types of programme broadcast. For example, pop, classical music or a chat show.
Prune Invalid DAB Mode Display This option allows you to clean up the station list. Those stations that have a question mark (?) next to them, will be removed only leaving the available stations. Below is an example of the display and the icon status when a station is ‘tuned in’ or selected by using one of the 4 preset buttons.
FM RADIO Tuning to a FM Station FM Radio Mode When the AirStream 20 is in FM mode it can receive Radio Data System or ‘RDS’ information if being transmitted by the broadcaster. RDS information will often include the station name, detail about the programme and the current time. Selecting ‘FM’ mode There are several methods of tuning into FM Radio stations on the AirStream 20.
Changing the Audio Setting FM Mode Display It is possible to program the audio setting of the AirStream 20 to always play stations in mono, or to switch automatically from stereo to mono when the signal quality is low. 1. Press the ‘Menu’ key and highlight and select ‘Audio setting’. 2. Highlight and select either ‘Stereo or Mono’ or ‘Mono only’ depending on your desired option.
iPod Mode AUXILIARY INPUT The iPod dock of the AirStream 20, is compatible with all Apple iPods and iPhones. Once an iPod is docked, the AirStream 20 can recharge the iPod, control it through the tune/select dial and the surrounding buttons or remote control and play the iPod’s music and video library through the speakers and a compatible video monitor. This is used to connect an MP3 player, personal CD player, etc. to the AirStream 20. Auxiliary Mode Display Selecting iPod Mode 1.
main menu Sleep Volume - Select the volume of the alarm. Save - Saves your alarm settings. ‘Save’ MUST be selected to store any alarm settings, even when making small changes. It is possible to set the AirStream 20 to automatically switch off after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. To access this menu option press the ‘Sleep/ Snooze’ button. Alarms Two separate alarms can be set on the AirStream 20. A different mode can be chosen for each.
To manually Set the Date and Time: Set Format 1. Select the time format to be displayed, either 12 or 24 hour. 24 hour is the default setting. 2. Press the ‘Menu’ button and navigate to: ‘Main Menu’, ‘System Settings’, ‘Time/ Date’, ‘Set Time/Date’. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or the ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote 1 1 2 3. 4. 5. 6. Set Time/Date DD - MM - YYYY HH:MM Date/Time 3 12/24 Hour Format 3 2 12 24 * 4 4 to set the correct day.
Software update Manually Check for Updates. This enables the AirStream 20 to keep up to date with the latest soft and firmware updates. Changes could be in the form of updates to the system’s features or, if necessary, minor bug fixes. 1. From the System Settings Menu, highlight and select ‘Software Update’. The Software update menu will be displayed: 1 Choose between manually or automatically checking for updates.
4. A ‘Continue’ prompt will be displayed when the update has been downloaded. Highlight and select ‘Yes’. 1 Network settings 3 1 Network settings Update complete. Continue? 2 1 YES 3 WARNING. Do not remove power. NO Network settings 4 2 3 1 Updating... 2 4 1 2 Network settings 4 Network settings R 3 Software up to date 4 3 Press Select to restart 2 4 Note: If there is a major update to the AirStream 20, then the internet settings and all presets will be lost.
HELP • If experiencing problems with the AirStream 20, there are some quick and easy checks, which may help to solve the problem. Unable to connect to the wireless network • • • Some wireless networks may be set up so that only registered MAC addresses can connect to them. The person who set up the network will be able to advise if the MAC address is required. See page 7 for how to find the MAC address of the AirStream 20.
I cannot play my iTunes Music via the AirStream 20 • The AirStream 20 will only recognise music stored in your iTunes Music folder by selecting the ‘Shared Folders’ option.
Care and Maintenance PRODUCT GUARANTEE The AirStream 20 is of superior design and manufacture and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy this product and its remarkable features for many years. This product has a warranty of 12 months from date of purchase and is therefore guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during that period. If you experience a problem within that time, simply call the Helpdesk on +44 (0) 1268 740580.
Glossary of terms AAC - Advanced Audio Coding. This is a standardised encoding system for digital audio. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves better sound quality than MP3 AAC’s best known use is as the default audio format of Apple’s iPhone, iPod, iTunes and the format used for all iTunes Store audio DAB - Digital Audio Broadcasting. This is a digital radio technology for broadcasting radio stations, used in several countries, particularly in the UK and Europe.
Real - RealAudio is a proprietary audio format developed by RealNetworks. It uses a variety of audio codecs, ranging from low-bit rate formats that can be used over dialup modems, to high-fidelity formats for music. It can also be used as a streaming audio format, which is played at the same time as it is downloaded. It is used heavily by the BBC web sites.
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