Coby IR850 - Wireless Internet Radio System User manual

IR850
EN Wireless Internet Radio
Instruction Manual ..........................................Page 2
Please read carefully before use

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Table of Contents
THANK YOU........................................................................5
Features...................................................................................................5
Warnings .................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................7
GETTING STARTED ............................................................8
Requirements........................................................................................8
Using the Menu Controls..................................................................9
Connect to Your Wireless Network...............................................9
Step 1: Connecting Power ....................................................9
Step 2: Connecting to the Internet................................. 10
Step 3: Select Your Region.................................................. 10
Step 4: Select Your Network (SSID).................................. 10
Step 5: Enter Your WEP/WPA Password .........................11
Troubleshooting your network connection........................... 12
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE................................................14
Front View............................................................................................ 14
Bottom View....................................................................................... 14
Top View............................................................................................... 15
Guide to Controls...............................................................................17
Remote Control ................................................................................. 19
About the Remote Control Battery................................. 20
INTERNET RADIO MODE .................................................21
Choosing a Station ...........................................................................22
Choosing a Podcast..........................................................................23
My Favorites........................................................................................ 24
Browsing the My Favorites list .......................................... 24
Adding Stations or Podcasts to the My
Favorites List ............................................................................ 24

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My Added Stations...........................................................................25
Viewing Station/Podcast Information...................................... 25
Station Updates................................................................................. 26
Preset Station Memory................................................................... 26
Storing a Preset Station ....................................................... 26
Selecting a Preset station ................................................... 27
FM RADIO MODE ............................................................ 29
General Operation............................................................................ 29
Access the FM Radio Menu............................................................ 30
Scan Setting.............................................................................30
Audio Setting........................................................................... 31
Preset Station Memory................................................................... 31
Storing a Preset Station ....................................................... 31
Selecting a Preset station ................................................... 32
MUSIC PLAYER MODE .................................................... 34
Music Player Menu ...........................................................................34
Play shared media.................................................................. 35
Play shared folders ................................................................ 35
PC settings................................................................................ 35
SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................................... 36
Manual Time/Date Setting............................................................36
Automatic Time/Date Setting...................................................... 37
Other Clock Options ........................................................................ 38
Using the Alarms/Timers ............................................................... 39
Setting the Alarms................................................................. 39
Alarm Snooze/O...................................................................40
Sleep Function........................................................................ 41

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SYSTEM SETTINGS.......................................................... 42
Network setup .................................................................................. 42
Language ............................................................................................ 42
Factory reset ....................................................................................... 43
Software Updates.............................................................................44
SW Version and Radio ID................................................................ 45
APPENDIX ....................................................................... 46
Set Up Media Sharing with Windows Media Player 11 ......46
Set Up Media Sharing with Mac OS X........................................ 49
Set up Windows File Sharing on a MAC ....................... 49
Accounts Setup ...................................................................... 49
Directory Setup .....................................................................50
Play Streaming Music on the Internet Radio.......................... 51
Frontier Silicon Internet Radio Portal........................................ 52
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 54
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................57
SAFETY NOTICES ............................................................ 58
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the Coby IR Wireless Internet
Radio. Please read these instructions before installing and
operating this system.
Features
Free wireless access to thousands of stations from
around the world 
Browse stations by genre, region, popularity and
more
Instant wireless access to your computer’s music
library 
Integrated FM radio
Optional station presets for internet and FM radio
( total)
Full-range stereo speakers
Large, easy-to-read display with digital tuner
Alarm clock with sleep and snooze functions
.mm headphone jack for private listening
¹ Requires a 64 Kbps internet connection or greater and an 802.11g wireless access
point
² Requires a computer running Windows Media Player 11.

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Warnings
If this Internet Radio has been moved from a cold
place to a warm place (e.g., from a cold car to a warm
room), do not plug it in for - hours. Moisture may
have condensed inside the radio, which can cause
internal damage to the system. To avoid damage,
please unpack your Internet Radio and allow it to
stand at room temperature for - hours before use.
Always ensure that the main plug is easily accessible.
Do not open the radio or remove any xed covers.
Doing so may cause risk of electric shock.
Unplug the radio during electrical storms.
Never use your Internet Radio if it is damaged in any
way. Always place the unit on a at, level surface
where it will not be subject to vibration.
Do not expose the system to extreme temperatures,
either hot or cold. Place your Internet Radio well away
from heat sources including radiators, replaces or
heat-producing devices (including ampliers).
Do not use the system in tropical climates.
Do not allow your Internet Radio to be exposed to
rain, moisture or dust. If any liquid is spilled into the
radio, disconnect it from the power supply immedi-
ately and contact a qualied repair person.
Do not open the system or attempt to perform re-
pairs yourself. Refer all repairs to qualied service
personnel only.

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Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are included
in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact
the local retailer from which you purchased this product.
Main unit
Remote control
Instruction manual

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Getting Started
Requirements
Before you use your Internet Radio, you will need the
following:
A broadband Internet connection.
A wireless access point (Wi-Fi) connected to your
broadband Internet, preferably via a router.
If your wireless network is secured with Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA) encryption, you will need to
enter the security key on the Internet Radio to
connect it to the network. WPA encryption is
recommended for better network security.
If your wireless network is congured for trust-
ed stations, you will need to enter the Radio’s
MAC address into your wireless access point. To
nd the Radio’s MAC address, enter the menu
as follows: Main menu > System settings >
Network > View settings > MAC Address.
For instructions on entering the MAC address into
your wireless access point, please refer to the man-
ual supplied with your wireless internet router.
Before you continue, make sure that your wireless ac-
cess point is powered up and connected to broadband
internet. For information on conguring this connection,
please refer to the manual supplied with your wireless
internet router.

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Getting Started
For uninterrupted Internet radio, a broadband
connection speed of at least 64kbps is recom-
mended, although slower connection speeds may
still work.
If you need further assistance to set up your wireless
internet connection, please contact your internet
provider or wireless access point manufacturer.
Using the Menu Controls
To browse the menu options, press [UP] or [DOWN].
To select a menu option, press [SELECT].
To return to a previous menu, press [LEFT].
Connect to Your Wireless Network
If you make a mistake at any point and wish to navigate
backward, press the [LEFT] key. This will return you to the
previous screen.
Step 1: Connecting Power
Plug one end of the power adapter into the Power jack
located on the bottom of the unit, then plug the other end
into an AC -V wall outlet. Press the [POWER] button
to turn the radio on.

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Step 2: Connecting to the Internet
When the unit turns on, the Main menu will be displayed.
Press [SELECT] to enter Internet Radio mode (or press
[MODE] repeatedly until the display reads ‘Internet radio’).
Step 3: Select Your Region
Press [UP] or [DOWN] to choose your region from the
menu and then press [SELECT] to conrm. The network
wizard will launch.
Step 4: Select Your Network (SSID)
The unit will scan the area
and display all available
networks. Press [UP] or
[DOWN] to choose the
name of your network
from the menu list and
then press [SELECT] to
conrm.