Cord panorama BT User manual

Users Guide
panorama BT
Internet, DAB+ and FM Radio with Bluetooth

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Important Safety Precautions:
To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance from your CORD Panorama BT, and in
order to become familiar with its features, please read this manual carefully before operation.
This will ensure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
Important Notes:
These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
This appliance must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on or near this appliance.
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
oPlaces exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric
heaters.
oOn top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
oPlaces blocking ventilation or dusty places.
oPlaces subject to constant vibration.
oHumid or moist places.
No naked flame sources such as lit candles should be placed on or near the unit.
The operation of the turning controls and switches as instructed in the manual.
Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power cord is properly
installed, and fully uncoiled.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or screws or attempt to gain access to the inside
of the product for any reason. Doing so will expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void
your warranty immediately.
Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
There are no user serviceable parts inide the unit.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:
Dangerous Voltages, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons is present within this product’s enclosure.
ATTENTION;
The owner’s manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions,
for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
NOTE: This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with the unit.

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Important Safety Information:
Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of this Equipment:
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and
inter-connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of
your equipment.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T overheat the unit which can cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lit candles or night-lights on, or close
to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your
hearing.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about if it’s working
normally or if it’s damaged in any way. Switch it off and withdraw the mains plug and consult
your dealer.
ESD Remark: In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product
(reconnection of power source may be required) to resume normal operation.
NOTE: Do not open any covers and do not repair yourself. Qualified personnel must carry out
repair work.

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Table of Contents:
Important Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel Overview ............................................................................................................... 7
Rear Panel Overview ................................................................................................................ 8
Internet Radio Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................. 9
What you need before you can use your Internet Radio ......................................................... 9
Chapter 1 - Initial Setup ............................................................................................................. 10
1.1 Turning on ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Setup Wizard..................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Wireless Network Setup Wizard.................................................................................... 10
1.4 Access to Internet Radio Stations .................................................................................. 11
1.5 Local Stations ................................................................................................................. 12
1.6 Choosing an Internet Radio Station .............................................................................. 12
1.8Get Access Code and FAQ Solutions .............................................................................. 13
1.9Station Updates.............................................................................................................. 13
1.10 Adding Internet Radio Stations to ‘My Favourites’ ........................................................ 14
1.12Connecting to a Wired Network.................................................................................... 16
1.13Shift to a Wireless Network .......................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2 - Music Player Mode .................................................................................................. 17
2.1 Setting up a Music Server .............................................................................................. 17
2.2 Sharing Media with Windows Media Player.................................................................. 17
2.3 Play Shared Media ......................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 3 - DAB Mode................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Shift to DAB Mode ......................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Shift to Another DAB Station ......................................................................................... 19
3.3 Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) ....................................................................................... 19
3.5 Prune Invalid .................................................................................................................. 20
3.6 DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ....................................................................................... 20
3.7 To Change Station Order ................................................................................................ 20
Chapter 4 - FM Mode.................................................................................................................. 21
4.1 General Operation ......................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Scan Setting.................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 How to Scan ................................................................................................................... 21
4.4 Audio Setting.................................................................................................................. 21
1.7Selecting a Podcast ........................................................................................................ 13
1.11 Adding Internet Radio Stations to ‘My Added Stations’............................................... 15

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Chapter 5 - Aux in ....................................................................................................................... 22
To switch the unit into Aux in Mode ...................................................................................... 22
Chapter 6 - Bluetooth ................................................................................................................ 23
Chapter 7 - General Operaons ................................................................................................ 24
7.1 Seng Staon Presets ................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Selecng a Preset Staon .............................................................................................. 24
7.3 Sleep Funcon ............................................................................................................... 24
7.4 Seng Clock .................................................................................................................. 25
7.5 Seng Alarm ................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 8 - System Sengs ....................................................................................................... 27
8.1 Equaliser......................................................................................................................... 27
8.2 Network setup ............................................................................................................... 27
8.3 Language........................................................................................................................ 27
8.4 Backlight
.......................................................................................................................... 27
8.5 Factory Reset ................................................................................................................. 28
8.6 Enter Setup Wizard ........................................................................................................ 28
8.7 Soware Update ............................................................................................................ 28
8.8 SW Version and Radio ID................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 9 - Specificaons .......................................................................................................... 30
WARRANTY CONDITIONS........................................................................................................ 31

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Package Contents:
Main Unit
and Remote
Control
Instrucon
Manual and
Warranty
Informaon
Users Guide
panorama BT
Internet, DAB+ and FM Radio with Bluetooth

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Front Panel Overview:
Control
Funcon
- VOLUME +
STANDBY/ON
Press to turn the radio on or off.
Turn to adjust the volume level.
When the alarm is sounding, press to turn off alarm.
Note: to obtain a strong radio signal, please fully extend the antenna
found on the rear of the unit, before you turn your radio on.
MODE Press to move to another mode.
INFO Internet, DAB and FM mode use only:Press to browse radio station
informaon screens.
MENU Press to enter the main menu and other opons.
BACK Press to go backwards while in sengs modes.
Music player, iPod mode :
Press to previous track, Press to next track, Press to
play/pause
Internet, DAB and FM mode :
Press and hold to access to ‘Save Preset’, press to ‘Recall Preset ’
SCROLL/SELECT
SNOOZE
Turn to browse opons, press to confirm.
FM mode: while frequency is displayed, turn to manually adjust the
frequency 0.05MHz per step, or press to autoscan acve staon.
While alarm sounds, press to postpone the alarm by 5 minutes.
Note: in the following chapters, we will shortly name it SELECT.
MODE INFO MENU BACK
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
SCROLL/SELECT
SNOOZE
Display screen
Infrared Remote
ReceiverPoint

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Rear Panel Overview:
Remark:
Antenna :
Fixed antenna for FM amd DAB+ recepon
The radio comes with a telescopic antenna. To improve FM, DAB
recepon, adjust the antenna posion to achieve the best recepon.
Headphone socket For inserng 3.5mm headphones.
AUX IN socket: For connecng 3.5mm stereo audio cable.
LAN socket: For connecng RJ-45 LAN cable to connect with your wired computer
network.
Power cord socket: Fixed AC mains power cord and plug (non removable type).
Antenna
Power cord Earphone Aux in LAN
Socket

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Internet Radio Quick Start Guide
What you need before you can use your Internet Radio:
A broadband Internet connecon.
A wireless access point (Wi-Fi) connected to your broadband Internet, preferably via a
router, or;
A wired network with a spare point on your router, switch or hub where you can
connect with a Cat5/6 LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector.
If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) data encrypon, then you need to know the WEP or WPA
code so you can get the Internet Radio to communicate with your network.
If for security reasons you need to enter the Radio’s MAC address into your wireless
access point, you can find the Radio’s MAC address as follows:
Main menuSystem sengs Network View sengs MAC Address.
Before you connue, please ensure that your wireless access point is powered up and
connected to your broadband internet. If you are unsure of how set up your broadband
internet connecon, it is highly recommended that you read the instrucons that came with
your broadband router or contact your Internet Service Provider for support.

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Chapter 1 - Initial Setup
1.1 Turning on
1. Connect to the mains power and extend the antenna fully.
2. Press STANDBY/ON to switch on your radio, for initial use, a welcome message will
appear, then ask you to enter the ‘Setup wizard’.
1.2 Setup Wizard
1. Continuing from the above step, press SELECT to confirm ‘YES’ and then turn SELECT to your
preferred 'hour format', press SELECT to confirm.
1.3 Wireless Network Setup Wizard
1. Once Time & Date settings are complete, your radio will now enter 'Network Wizard Scanning'.
2. Once the Network Wizard finishes scanning, the SSID list will be displayed: Scroll to your own
Network from the list of detected Networks then press SELECT.
3. Once your network is selected, depending on the WPS configuration of your router you may
now be offered the following 3 choices:
'Push Button': Select this option if you wish to use the WPS Push Button method of
Router WIFI Authentication.
'Pin': Select this option if you wish to use the WPS Pin method of Router WIFI
Authentication.
'Skip WPS': Use this option if you wish to skip the WPS AUthentication modes
and simply enter your Wireless Network Key/Password (Recommended).
Note: If your network is not configured to request a Network Key (password), the radio will
automatically connect to your WIFI Network and display the Main Menu.
2. Choose the method which you want your radio to receive its automatic date & time settings;
‘Update from DAB’, 'Update from FM', ‘Update from Network’ and ‘No update’.
Note: Select 'Update from network' if DAB or FM stations are not available in your area.
Press SELECT for your desired method of update.
If available in your location, we strongly recommend the use of 'Update from DAB' for most
users as it offers the most reliable source of time & date auto updating.

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3. If a WEP/WPA key (password) is required, the radio will ask you to input the WEP/WPA code
and display the password entry screen as follows:
Turn SELECT to cycle through the alphanumeric character list, press SELECT to select an
appointed character.
Note: WEP/WPA pass codes are case-sensitive. If a wrong character has been
input while entering your password, select ‘ ’ to delete that character.
Note: = Backspace.
a. To select , or : while the cursor sits at ‘0’turn the SELECT knob
anti-clockwise to select , then turn the SELECT knob again to select or
.
b. Select to return to the previous screen.
c. Your radio will automatically save the WEP/WPA key you’ve input, so there will be no
further need to re-enter this code again.
d. After you select the final character of your password, turn SELECT to , then
press SELECT to confirm.
1.4 Access to Internet Radio Stations
1. After successfully finishing ‘setup wizard’as pictured above, press SELECT to confirm to exit,
while the cursor points to < Internet radio >, press SELECT to confirm.
2. While cursor points to < Station list >, press SELECT to confirm.

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3. Then refer to the following section to choose stations. Or if it failed to connect to the
network, please perform the following steps:
a. Check your Router to see if it is working normally.
b. Relocate your radio to a stronger signal position if necessary.
c. Make sure your password is input correctly.
1.5 Local Stations
To view all available internet radio stations in Australia, select ‘Local Australia’.
Then select ‘All Stations’, or scroll down and select from the list of genres.
1.6 Choosing an Internet Radio Station
Note: if any step is not consistent with this instruction menu, press BACK to move
backward.
1. To access this order, press MENU < Station list >< Stations >, then press SELECT to
confirm.
2. There are five options available for you to choose a station as pictured above.
‘LOCATION’enables you to choose from the radio stations provided by any country which
you choose from a list.
a. While the cursor points to < Location >, press SELECT to confirm.
b. Turn SELECT to the region you want then press SELECT to confirm.
c. Use the same method to choose your desired station and your radio will begin
loading.
‘GENRE’ enables you to choose stations according to their content, for example, Classic
Rock, Sport, News, etc.
Note: a. Some internet radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours a day, and some stations are not
always on-line.
b. If the station has on-demand content, it may it give the option of listening to old programs which
have previously been broadcast.

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1.7Selecting a Podcast
1. To access the list of available Poscasts, press MENU < Station list >< Podcasts >,
press SELECT to confirm, and then Turn SELECT to choose your desired option.
2. Press SELECT to confirm, and then step by step to your selecting program.
1.8Get Access Code and FAQ Solutions
1. Whilst in Internet Radio mode, press MENU < Station list >< Help >, then press
SELECT to confirm.
Note: at this step, you can also view the Internet Radio FAQ solutions.
2. While the cursor points to < Get access code >, press SELECT to confirm and your access
code will be displayed.
1.9Station Updates
Occasionally the radio will tell you that it is receiving an updated station list. It does this
automatically and periodically to ensure that your radio always has the latest station directory
on-board.

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1.10 Adding Internet Radio Stations to ‘My Favourites’
1. Visit website: http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com
2. Click on the register link.
3. To create your account, enter the Access code which can be found on the previous
page, section 1.7. Then provide your email address and your chosen passoword
and your account will be created.
Note: want to member login? Therefore save your registered ‘Email address’ and ‘Password’.
4. You will now able to take advatage of the many additional features and services
offered to you by the Frontier internet Radio Portal, such as customised favourites
lists etc.
5. Once you have created your favourites lists and logged out of the Frontier Silicon
Portal, it may be necessary to turn your radio off for a few minutes for these
settings to take effect.
6. To find your new ‘My Favourites’ list, follow these two steps:
a. Press MENU < Station list >< My favourites >, press SELECT to
confirm.
b. Turn SELECT to your desired favorites list, and then press SELECT to load.
Note: Your added ‘my favourites’ stations will show up at ‘my favourites’ subdirectory. Doing a ‘factory reset’
cannot erase them.

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1.11 Adding Stations to ‘My Added Stations’
Even though the Internet radio portal contains thousands of stations, you may want to listen
to stations not listed. You can add your own stations via the portal.
1. Visit website: http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com
2. Login as a member (at previous page, you registered).
3. You will able to take advatage of the various additional features and services offered
by the Frontier internet Radio Portal.
4. Once you have finished creating your new stations and logged out of the Frontier
Silicon Portal, it may be necessary to turn your radio off for a few minutes for these
settings to take effect.
5. How to play ‘My added stations’?
a. Press MENU < Station list >< My added stations >, then press SELECT
to confirm.
b. Turn SELECT to your favorite option, and then press SELECT to loading…
Note: Your added stations will show up at ‘my added stations’’subdirectory. Doing a ‘factory reset’ cannot
erase them.

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1.12Connecting to a Wired Network
Step 1 –Choose LAN Setting:
Note: make sure your LAN cable is connected to the LAN socket.
1. Press MENUTurn SELECT to < Main Menu >, press SELECT to confirm.
2. Turn SELECT to < System settings >, press SELECT to confirm.
3. Turn SELECT to < Network >, press SELECT to confirm.
4. Turn SELECT to < Manual settings >, press SELECT to confirm.
5. The cursor points to < Wired >, press SELECT to confirm.
6. The cursor points to < DHCP enable >, press SELECT to confirm. The LAN setting is now
active.
Step 2 –Enter Internet Radio mode
Press MENU’Main menu’, press SELECT to confirm, as the cursor points to ‘Internet
Radio’, press SELECT to confirm. Or, press MODE repeatedly until < Internet Radio > is
displayed then stop pressing.
Step3 –Access Network
Once the above steps are completed, within a few seconds the following screen will be
displayed:
Note: If your radio fails to connect to the wired network,
please try the following:
a. Check your Router to see if it is working normally.
b. Check your LAN cable, make sure it hasn’t been
damaged.
c. Check that the LAN cable plug is inserted into the
LAN socket properly.
1.13Shift to a Wireless Network
1. Refer to the previous step titled ‘choose LAN setting’ steps 1-4, then turn SELECT to
<Wireless >, press SELECT.
2. While cursor point to < DHCP enable >, press SELECT to confirm, and then step by step to
access to wireless network.

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Chapter 2 - Music Player Mode
2.1 Setting up a Music Server
In order for your radio play music files from a computer, the computer must be set up to
share files or media.
UPnP media sharing allows devices like this radio to play music from a shared media
library, navigating through tag menus such as Artist, Album or Genre.
If you are running a suitable server system such as a PC with Windows Media Player10 or
later (WMP), and your music library is well-tagged, then it is recommended to use media
sharing.
Only the UPnP server needs to be set up.
2.2 Sharing Media with Windows Media Player
The most common UPnP server is Windows Media Player (10 or later). Alternatively, other
UPnP platforms and servers may be used. To set up WMP for media sharing, perform the
following steps:
1. Ensure that the PC is connected to the network.
2. Ensure that the radio is powered on and connected to the same network.
3. In WMP, add to media library about the audio files and folders you want to share with
your radio (Library > Add to Library…).
4. In WMP, enable media sharing (Library > Media sharing…).
5. Make sure your radio has accessed to the shared media by selecting it and clicking Allow.
You can also set a name for the shared media in Settings… Click OK to close the dialogue
boxes.
6. The PC is now ready to stream music to the radio. The WMP UPnP service runs in the
background, there is no need to keep the WMP program running.

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2.3 Play Shared Media
1. Press MODE repeatedly unl < Music player > is displayed.
Note: Or, enter < Main menu >, and then turn SELECT to < Music player >, press SELECT to confirm.
2. While the cursor points to < Shared media >, press SELECT to confirm, and then step by
step to your selecng Music. Press to previous track, Press to next Track,
Press to play/pause.
3. Adjust volume by turning the - VOLUME + knob.
My Playlist
It is a collecon of songs added by the user from UPnP, it can be achieved by pressing
MENU, and then turn SELECT to < My playlist >, press SELECT to confirm.
Repeat play mode
Press MENU < Repeat play: Off >, turn SELECT to shi ‘Off’ to ‘On’.
Shuffle play mode
Press MENU < Shuffle play: Off >, turn SELECT to shi ‘Off’ to ‘On’.
Clear My Playlist
Note: somemes, you msy consider to refresh your media staon list, follow below steps.
Press MENU< Clear My playlist >, press SELECT to confirm.
Prune Servers
1. Press MENU < Prune servers >, press SELECT to confirm.
2. Turn SELECT to ‘Yes’ while your radio asks you ‘Prune shared media wake on LAN servers?’,
press SELECT to confirm.
Now Playing Informaon
1. While a track is playing, the screen shows its track, arst and album if provided. There is
also a progressing bar with figures for elapsed and total track me.
2. To view further informaon, press INFO repeatedly, the screen will display informaon
such as Arst, Album, Playback buffer indicaon bar and Today’s Date etc.

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Chapter 3 - DAB Mode
3.1 Shift to DAB Mode
1. Press MODE repeatedly to enter DAB function.
Note: a. For initial use, it will conduct a full scan and store all DAB/DAB+ radio stations.
b. In use, a full scan can be conducted by pressing MENU  < Scan >, press SELECT to confirm.
2. Once the scanning is completed, the DAB+ stations will be displayed in alphanumeric
order. The first station in the list will be selected.
3. You can move back to the previous screen at any time by pressing BACK.
4. Once the scanning is completed, turn SELECT to cycle through stations list, and then
press SELECT to access the program you want.
Note: if no DAB+ signal is found in your area, it may be necessary for you to relocate your radio.
3.2 Shift to Another DAB Station
1. Press MENU, and then press SELECT to enter < Station list >.
2. Turn SELECT to cycle through stations list, and then press SELECT to confirm.
3.3 Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)
This is scrolling text information supplied by DAB+ station. It may comprise information
on music title or detail of the program which is provided by the broadcaster.
3.4 Manual Tune
1. Press MENU < Manual tune >, and then press SELECT to confirm.
2. Turn SELECT to step between the channels and press SELECT to select the current channel.
Note: If there is a multiplex corresponding to this channel and frequency, then the display will show a tuning
meter with the signal strength and the multiplex name after a few seconds.
3. Press SELECT again to exit this display.

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3.5 Prune Invalid
1. Press MENU < Prune invalid >, and then press SELECT to confirm.
2. Turn SELECT to ‘YES’, then press SELECT to confirm.
3.6 DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
You can set the level of the compression of stations to eliminate the differences in dynamic
range or sound level between radio stations.
Note: a. Set DRC to off indicates no compression.
b. set DRC to low indicates little compression.
c. set DRC to high shows maximum compression.
1. Press MENU < DRC >, and then press SELECT to confirm.
2. Turn SELECT to your selecting option, then press SELECT to confirm.
3.7 To Change Station Order
1. Press MENU < Station order >, then press SELECT to confirm.
Note: There are 3 options: Alphanumeric, Ensemble and
Valid. ‘#’shows before the default of your setting option to
indicate current station order.
STATION ORDER
DESCRIPTION
Alphanumeric
Display all stations in alphanumeric order.
Ensemble
List active broadcasting stations before inactive ones.
Valid
Remove inactive stations from the station list.
2. Turn SELECT to your desired option, and then press SELECT to confirm.