Elko LARA User manual
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ELKO EP, s.r.o.
Palackého 493 | 769 01 Holešov, Všetuly | Česká republika
LARA
LARA
LAN
LARA Notebook / PC
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LARA
User Guide
LARA / Internet radio
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I N T E R N E T R A D I O
Supported data transfer formats:
C O N T R O L / S E T T I N G S
Front panel:
Remote control:
Communication Ethernet:
Button RESET:
I N T E R F A C E E T H E R N E T
Communications interface:
Connector:
Max. cable length UTP with power:
DISPLAY
Type:
Resolution:
Visible surface:
P O W E R S U P P L Y P A R A M E T E R S
Supply:
Min. input:
Max. input:
A M P L I F I E R P A R A M E T E R S
Amplier:
Max. amplier output
I N P U T S / O U T P U T S
Audio input:
Audio output 1:
Audio output 2:
C O N N E C T I O N
Terminal block:
O T H E R D A T A
Working temperature:
Overvoltage category:
Pollution degree:
Installation:
Dimensions:
Frame - plastic:
Frame - metal, glass, wood, granite:
Weight - plastic:
mp3, ogg, acc
touchscreen buttons
IR remote control (part of supply)
via PC setting up and communicating SW LARA congurator
restart product / reset product to factory settings
0/100 Mbps
RJ45
50m
color OLED
128x128 pixels
26 x 26 mm
PoE 24 V DC/1.25 A
1.4 W
26W (peak at maximum playback performance)
stereophonic class D with digital output control
2 x10 W/8 Ω
3.5 stereo jack
terminals LINE OUT (used for external amplier)*
terminals OUT L/OUT R (speaker output from int. amplier)
0.5 - 1 mm2( audio outputs)
0 .. + 55 °C
IP20
II.
2
in an installation box
85 x 85 x 46 mm
94 x 94 x 46 mm
87 g (plastic frame)
Congratulations on purchasing your LARA device
(Internet radio in a switch).
The instruction manual provides information on
installing and operating the device. The instruction
manual is always a part of the supply. Only perform
installation after becoming thoroughly familiar with
this User Guide and device functions. Problem-free
function of the device also depends on the way it was
shipped, stored and handled. If you notice any signs
of damage, deformation, malfunction or a missing
part, do not install this product and return it to the
point of sale. At the end of its service life, the product
and its parts must be treated as electronic waste.
Before starting the installation, make sure that all
wires and connected parts are not under voltage.
When assembling and performing maintenance, you
must uphold safety regulations, standards, directives
and special provisions for working with electrical
equipment.
For successful installation, you will need: LARA Internet
radio, a set of speakers, PoE power source, UTP cable
with RJ45 connector, cable for speakers, PC with the
application LARA Configurator.
To protect yourself from electrical shock, connect only
safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. For example
power supplies PoE (SELV) or LAN circuits (SELV circuits).
Other power supplies (ELV) and WAN circuits (TNV
circuits) should not be connected directly to product.
Warning: some LAN and WAN ports use the same
connectors RJ-45 so be careful when connecting a
product.
- A music and Internet radio player - all in the dimension of a switch and a luxurious LOGUS90 design.
- When connecting to the Internet, LARA can play a stream created from a file on an NAS server (network storage). You can also connect an external music source (iPhone,
MP3 player, telephone) to the audio input via 3.5mm jack.
- Control is performed by simply touching the device front panel or by infrared remote control, which is included in the product packaging.
- Configuring the device settings is possible using the simple menu controlled from the front cover of the device, with configuration via your PC using the SW LARA Configurator.
- LARA has its own built-in amplifier 2x10W, which provides sufficient output for Hi-Fi speakers. For quality listening in the kitchen or bathroom, we recommend the LOGUS90
21581, which can be installed into a triple frame together with LARA.
- Using the Internet radio, you gain easy access to countless radio broadcasting stations from the entire world without needing a computer.
- Complies with standards IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx).
- Automatic cable crossing detection of Ethernet cable - MDIX
- 100Base Ethernet, auto-detection
- Powering by PoE – maximum voltage 27V / 1000mA max. consumption.
- Firmware update via the SW Configurator.
Before you begin
Charakteristic
1. Connect LARA and switch
3. Setting of LARA through LARA congurator
2. Connect speakers to LARA
Easy installation in 3 step
* The cable from the LINE OUT terminals must be shielded, max. length should not exceed 5m.
Technical parametres
Speaker
(8, 16, 32 )
Speaker in design
LOGUS90 21581
External
music
source
WiFi router with PoE
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Ceiling Speakers
IR controller
Installation Box
Hardware installation
Requirements for installation environment:
The product cannot be placed where it is exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
- Place the product at a spot where it can be connected to the Ethernet network. The
Ethernet cable with PoE supply should have a short a distance as possible between
the player and PoE source due to voltage drop occurring as the distance grows. Also
use quality cables and connectors of a renowned brand for installation.
- Never install the player without its installation box, and it is prohibited to mount it
directly into the wall, e.g. into drywall partitions, where the device chassis would be
directly wrapped in insulation material.
- Distributing individual elements of the installation must be defined prior to actual
installation, prior to interference (cutting) into walls or installation of boxes.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) is fed along a data network cable, without the need to
provide power to the machine by another separate cable.
Description of installation:
Install the bottom part of the LARA player into the box KU, we recommend a box that
enables mounting devices with greater depth.Connect the speaker cables into the
terminals OUT L +/- OUT R +/-. You can connect the input to an external amplifier
into the terminals LINE OUT L, LINE OUT R, GND. Snap the Ethernet cable into the
RJ45 connector. Secure the device using the installation box screws. Snap the upper
part of the player into the design frame LOGUS90. Snap the upper part of the player
with the frame to the lower part of the player.
Connection of these two parts must be performed with care to avoid damaging the
connectors. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the PoE switch or via the
PoE adapter to the Wi-Fi router, switch. After providing power, the display shows the
system information, then after around five seconds the main display of the player.
External amplier
Output of speakers, audio cables
Speaker output(W)
2x 4 ohm 2x 20W
2x 8 ohm 2x 10W
2x 16 ohm 2x 5W
2x 32 ohm 2x 2.5W
When installing the speakers, use quality
audio cables with minimum diameter
0.5 mm, with maximum length of 30 m.
It is best to have the same cable length
for the right and left channels.
left speaker right speaker
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Možnosti provedení
LARA přehrávače Rádio Hudba Videotelefon Interkom Audiozóna
LARA Radio
LARA Intercom
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Description of player
Reset button
- In the opening (in the upper part of the cover),
for pressing use a thin object, i.e. a paper clip
A short press while play is stopped lets you scroll in
the list of assigned Radios;
A long press of both arrows - button lock
Short press (sound from speakers on/o);
Long press switches o the device
Short press - PLAY/STOP;
Long press input to menu
Short press
- Volume up
Short press
- Volume down
IR sensor of
remote
control
Long press
Short press
Repeated pressing
Return to the main
screen by repeatedly
pressing on the icon
Control
Speaker 2“ 32 Ω
- with mounting into an
installation box
Oder Code: 21581
Speaker 5“ 32 Ω
Speaker 5“ 16 Ω
Speaker 5“ 8 Ω
- with ceiling mounted
2 way speaker 32 Ω
2 way speaker 16 Ω
2 way speaker 8 Ω
- mounting on a wall or ceiling
- dimension (mm): 270 x 183 x 37
Square 2-way speaker 32 Ω
Square 2-way speaker16 Ω
Square 2-way speaker 8 Ω
- with ceiling mounting
- dimension (mm): 204 x 204 x 92
NAS
Synology DiskStation DS213j
- the storage of data (music, movies, photos) connected
to the LAN
- 2.000 gigabytes storage size
- enables intelligent management and backup
Oder Code: 7212
3 x 2 buttons
1 camera
Oder Code: 209990901113
3 x 2 buttons
1 keyboard
1 camera
Oder Code: 209990901112
3 x 2 buttons
1 keyboard
1 camera
1 display
Oder Code: 209990901111
Complete range of IP Intercoms 2N Helios can be
found on www.2n.cz
IP Intercoms
Accessories
PoE switch with5 ports
(to power 5x LARA)
Oder Code: 6605
PoE switch with8 ports
(to power 8x LARA)
Oder Code: 6606
PoE adapter
(to power 1x LARA)
Oder Code: 6191
Power / network elements
PoE adapterwith WiFi bridge
(to power 1x LARA)
Oder Code: 6607
Speakers
Options of design
of the LARA player Radio Music Videophone Intercom Audio zone
White 90710 TBR
Ivory 90710 TMF
Ice 90710 TGE
Pearl 90710 TPE
Grey 90710 TIS
Alluminium 90710 TAL
White 75023 CBR
Ivory 75023 CMF
White 75022 CBR
Ivory 75022 CMF
White 75021 CBR
Ivory 75021 CMF
White 75106 CBR
White 75105 CBR
White 75104 CBR
White 75083 CBR
Ivory 75083 CMF
White 75082 CBR
Ivory 75082 CMF
White 75081 CBR
Ivory 75081 CMF
Cover colors: Oder Code:
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1. Selecting a language
2. Setting up a network
LAN parameters:
- For changing the network connection parame-
ters of the LARA player, write in the text eld the
new IP address, subnet mask and Epsnet port.
- IP address - enter a new address in decimal
format separated by periods (default setting:
192.168.1.10).
- Subnet mask - address code determining the size
of the network: The value 255.255.255.0 is com-
monly used for the subnet mask.
- Firewall: default settings of local network rewall.
Exiting the menu after
performed changes
Selection of IP address settings;
Subnet mask; Firewall
change in numerical value to +
Selection of IP address settings;
Subnet mask; Firewall
change in numerical value to -
Configuration, putting into operation
Opening the change
Locking the change
3. Audio output settings
note: selection of the PA output to speakers connected to terminals OUT L, OUT R
selection Output link to terminals Line OUT L, Line OUT R designed for an external amplier
selection PA+Link output to both terminals simultaneously
Concerns how long the device display stays illuminated; when this time is up the display shuts o, and reactivates upon touching any button.
4. Settings of the active illumination time of the OLED display
Via the settings menu or by shortly pressing
(around 1s) the RESET button located on the devi-
ce cover in the status when the product is connec-
ted to the supply voltage, the product will restart.
This restart neither changes nor deletes settings.
RESET to factory settings occurs after pressing
and holding the RESET button for 1 min. and
10s. This restart returns the product to its factory
settings, i.e. the IP address is set to 192.168.1.10,
and stored stations are erased.
5. Device restart
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Stations
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Settings
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Language
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English
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English
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English
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LAN
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Stations
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Settings
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Language
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IP ADRESS:
10.10.3.171
SUBNET MASK:
255.255.255.0
GETEWAY:
10.10.3.254
PORT:
61695
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IP ADRESS:
10.10.3.171
SUBNET MASK:
255.255.255.0
GETEWAY:
10.10.3.254
PORT:
61695
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changes?
<< NO >>
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IP ADRESS:
10.10.3.171
SUBNET MASK:
255.255.255.0
GETEWAY:
10.10.3.254
PORT:
61695
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Stations
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Settings
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Language
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Audio OUT
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PA
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PA+Line
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Stations
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Settings
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Language
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DISPLAY OFF:
2 minutes
<< >>
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DISPLAY OFF:
5 minutes
<< D>>
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Display
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Stations
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Settings
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Language
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Button lock:
A long press of both arrows locks the touchpad
buttons.
Locking is signaled by a symbol on the display.
The device is unlocked by the same process.
Data settings/
Switching hours-minutes
at the time settings
Opening change at
the time settings
Return /
Save time settings
The input AUX IN is used to connect external audio devices such as a mo-
bile phone, mp3 player and others. A 3.5 mm jack provides connection. In
this mode, the player functions as an audio amplier. When activating the
input, the volume on the player is set (xed) at 100%. Volume can thus be
controlled only on the connected external audio device.
6. Activation/deactivation of input AUX IN
7. Alarm setting
Scroll up in the menu /
Setting the hour-minute
Scroll down in the menu /
Setting the hour-minute
Configuring the device LARA Radio
Conguring the LARA network music player is performed using the software („SW“) LARA Congurator via Ethernet connection.
SW enables setting the basic network parameters, a change in login data, update of rmware („FW“) of the device, and editing the list of web radios.
Administrator login: In the login window dialog box, enter the set administrator login data. The factory settings of this data are the user: „admin“ and the password: „elkoep“. If the entered data is invalid, it
will not possible to continue in reading the LARA Radio device settings.
LAN parameters: You must enter in the dialog box the IP address and number of network port of the connected LARA Radio device. These parameters can be checked on the device display in the menu Settings -> LAN.
About the device: The window „About the device“ indicates the connection status, login and version of SW and HW in the LARA Radio device. The connection status is not dependent on successful login. The
„Connected!“ status occurs under the condition of a correct network connection, login „Successful!“ occurs after login data is correctly entered.
About the device: Information about the device and program including hypertext links to the product manual and catalog list.
Read settings: The button „Read settings“ serves to read all settings stored in the device LARA Radio. Reading occurs only in the event of successful connection and login.
Save settings: The button „Save settings“ is used to save the complete settings stored in the LARA Radio device.
Remote control: By using the remote control in the LARA Congurator program, you can simply and quickly check the function of your congured device.
Conguring the device LARA Radio using SW LARA Congurator:
The conguration SW can be freely downloaded from the website
http://www.elkoep.cz/ke-stazeni/software/
Using the conguration SW (LARA Congurator), you can:
- set the login data
- set the network connection parameters
- set the parameters for automatic synchronization of time
- edit the Internet radios list
- set the IMM audio zone parameters
- update FW of the LARA Radio device
- remotely control the LARA Radio device
The conguration SW communicates with the LARA Radio device by means of the
Ethernet network. This SW can be run simply without installation in operating systems
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. A condition to running the application
is support of Microsoft .NET Framework 4 or its possible installation
Device settings / Main setting Administrator login: To change the login data, enter the new login name and password into the
text elds. You must conrm the password.
LAN parameters:
- To change the network connection parameters of the LARA device, enter in the text elds the new IP
address, subnet mask and Epsnet port.
- IP address - enter a new device IP address in decimal format separated by periods (default setting: 192.168.1.10).
- Subnet mask: default value 255.255.255.0.
- Firewall: local network rewall settings.
Port: use the factory preset port 61695. In case of problems with the rewall, we recommend choosing
ports in a range of 49152 to 65535.
Date and time:
- SNTP server: if needed, enter the IP address of another time server supporting the SNTP protocol.
- Time zone: Select the time zone in the place of installation of the LARA Radio device for correct
display of time.
- You can switch from winter to summer time using the control element „Summer time“
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AUX IN
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AUX IN
100%
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Stations
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Alarm
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SET TIME:
00:00
STATIONS:
Alarm
VOLUME: 30%
STATUS: OFF
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SET TIME:
07:00
STATIONS:
Alarm
VOLUME: 30%
STATUS: OFF
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SET TIME:
07:00
STATIONS:
Alarm
VOLUME: 30%
STATUS: OFF
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SET TIME:
07:00
STATIONS:
Alarm
VOLUME: 30%
STATUS: REPEAT
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SET TIME:
00:00
STATIONS:
Alarm
VOLUME: 30%
STATUS: OFF
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The tab Audio zone is used to activate and set the IMM audio zone function.
Device settings / Audio zone
The control element enables activation and deactivation of the IMM audio zone function
Name of zone: displayed in the IMM environment
IP server: enter the IP address of the IMM server in decimal format separated by periods
The tab „List of stations“ is used for complete management of the list of Internet radio
stations stored in the LARA device.
Edit stations*: In the section Edit stations, you can use the buttons to add new or modify existing
stations in the list.
List of stations: It is possible to store up to 40 presets into the list for music network streams. LARA
Radio in its current version supports streams in the formats SHOUTcast and Icecast with audio for-
mats MP3, AAC and OGG, which are used in most cases of Internet broadcasting.
Control elements: After successful reading of stations along with overall device settings, you can
browse the list of streams and change their order. For sorting and removing items from the list, use
the relevant control elements on the right side of the list.
* To add a new station, you must know its source address, which is usually given in a variety of forms:
- http://www.jmenoserveru.cz:cisloportu/nazevsouboru
- http://135.111.258.333:8000/nazevsouboru
- http://www.jmenoserveru.cz:8000/nazevsouboru
- http://www.jmenoserveru.cz:8000
- http://135.111.258.333:8000
- http://www.jmenoserveru.cz/nazevsouboru
After pressing the „add“ button, you begin entering the stream parameters into the
relevant elds:
Manual completion:
- Name of station: name of preselection displayed on the OLED display.
- IP address: server address where the stream is being broadcast. The server address must
be entered in decimal format separated by periods. If it is an address with a domain
name (www.jmenoserveru.cz), use the automatic completion option, see below.
- Port number: this is entered as a number in decimal format. (example 1: www.
jmenoserveru.cz:8000/hudba.mp3 - port number = 8000) If this port number is not
listed in the address, enter port number 80 (example 2: www.jmenoserveru.cz/hudba.
mp3 - port no. = 80)
- File name: not always used and not a required parameter for storing the station.
(example 3: www.jmenoserveru.cz:8000/hudba.mp3 - le name = hudba.mp3)
(example 4: www.jmenoserveru.cz:8000 - do not enter le name)
- After entering all necessary data, store the station in the list by pressing „Save“.
Note: If the le name has the extension *.m3u, it is not the music stream address , but a
playlist address containing the address (or multiple addresses) in the music stream. In
this case, use the option of automatic completion.
Automatic completion:
- For most addresses, it is possible to use the function of automatic completion by the
following steps:
- Enter any name of a station.
- Click the option „Automatic completion“ and after entering the address, conrm by
pressing „OK“.
- An information message will inform you of the result of the automatic processing of
the link.
- Enter the station in the list by pressing „Save“.
Note: The automatic completion function requires an active Internet connection.
Important note: Store the prepared list of stations into the device along with settings by
pressing „Save“. Until you do so, the list is elaborated and stored only in the SW memory!
To update the FW in the LARA Radio device, it is rst necessary to download the update
le with the extension „*.lfw“ from the address http://www.elkoep.cz/ke-stazeni/software/
Device settings / Updating FW
Select le: Pressing „Select le“ brings up a dialog window for searching and selecting the update
le. After opening the selected le, its contents are checked, and the user is then informed of the
result. If the correct le has been selected, the FW version number is displayed.
Updating FW: Pressing the button starts the update, the progress of which is illustrated graphically.
Reading a damaged or invalid le prevents the following updating steps, and it is necessary to repe-
at the process with the correct update le.
- The product is not communicating, the display is not illuminated
Solution: Check the power supply: Check to see if the product is connected to the power supply and if the RJ45 connector is connected to the product. Check if the power source PoE
is connected to the network.
- The product is illuminated but the radio does not play.
Solution: Check the Ethernet network connection. Disconnect and reconnect the RJ45 Ethernet connector. After repeated connection, the product displays system information; if
within ve seconds the player display does not appear,there must be some network connection issues, check the network settings.
- Restart the product.
If there is no problem with the above-mentioned points and all settings are correctly set, perform a restart by briey pressing the RESET button or by disconnecting and reconnecting
the power supply.
- Interrupted playing, frequent reading of the radio.
Probably insucient Internet connection speed.
Troubleshooting
Maintaining the device
The device front panel and frame can be cleaned using a dry or slightly moistened rag with a mild soap solution. Avoid use of other cleaning agents.
The company ELKO EP, as the manufacturer, is entitled to make technical modications to the product, in the technical specication and product manual, without prior notication. ELKO EP bears no liability for possible incompleteness and mistakes in this document.
Device settings / List of stations
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