Monitor Audio AirStream 10 User manual

Instruction Manual
Internet / Wi-Fi, DAB, FM Radio System

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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 THOSE SPECIFIED•
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR•
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This lightning flash with an arrow head
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to the persons.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back),
no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
presence of important maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
NOTE:
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.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions1. .
Keep these instructions.2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus with water.5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.6. Great care and attention has gone into the
materials chosen to produce the product. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth
is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat it as you would a fine piece of
furniture because that is how they have been designed.
Do not block any ventilation openings.7. Install in accordance with Monitor
Audio’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat source8. , such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug.9. A
polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched10. particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Only use attachments/ accessories specified by Monitor Audio.11.
Use only with the cart12. , stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms13. , or when unused for long
periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.14. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen onto the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally
or has been dropped.
The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,15. the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
Switch off the unit when you don’t use it.16. Switch off the unit and disconnect
it from the AC power supply when it is not being used for a long time. The mains
plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable at any time.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water17. and
that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Francais: L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux
éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit
être placé sur l’objet.
The marking information is located at the bottom enclosure of the18.
apparatus.
Francais: Le marquage de l’appareil figure sur la partie inférieure du boîtier.
AC/DC adaptor is used as disconnect device19. and it should remain readily
operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from mains
completely, the AC/DC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.
Francais: L’adaptateur AC/DC de l’appareil ne doit pas être obstrué ou doit
être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement
déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, l’adaptateur AC/DC de l’appareil doit être
déconnecté du secteur.

CONTENTS PAGE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS i
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii
CONTENTS 1
WELCOME 2
AirStream Helpline 2
What is in the Box? 2
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS 3
Definitions 4
PRODUCT SET UP 5
Where to Position your AirStream 10 5
Switching on and
Connecting to your Network 5
Advanced Users 6
Software Update 6
USING THE AirStream 10 7
Switching On 7
Switching Off 7
Adjusting the Volume 7
Using Headphones 7
Selecting a listening Mode 7
INTERNET RADIO 8
Introduction to Internet Radio 8
Using the Internet Radio 8
Storing an Internet Station Preset 9
Select an Internet Station Preset 9
Podcasts 9
Last Listened 9
My Favourites and My Added Stations 10
Help 10
Internet Radio Display 10
MUSIC PLAYER 11
Using the Music Player 11
Music File Types 11
Selecting Music Player Mode 11
Setting up the Music Player 11
Setting up for Shared Media 12
Setting up for Shared Folders 14
Music Player Display 14
DAB RADIO 15
What is DAB Digital Radio? 15
Selecting DAB Mode 15
Changing DAB Stations 15
Manually Scanning for DAB Stations 15
Storing a DAB Station Preset 16
Select a DAB Station Preset 16
DAB Display Information 16
Manual Tune 17
Dynamic Range Control 17
Station Order 18
DAB Mode Display 18
FM RADIO 19
FM Radio Mode 19
Selecting FM Radio Mode 19
Tuning to a FM Station 19
Changing the Scan Setting 19
Changing the Audio Setting 20
Storing a FM Station Preset 20
Select a FM Station Preset 20
FM Display Information 20
FM Mode Display 20
AUXILIARY INPUT 21
Auxiliary Mode Display 21
MAIN MENU 22
SLEEP 22
ALARMS 22
To set an Alarm 22
SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU 22
TIME AND DATE SETTINGS 22
To Manually Set the Time and Date 22
Auto Update 23
Set Format 23
Set the Time zone 23
Daylight Savings 23
LANGUAGE 23
LCD STANDBY - BACKLIGHT 23
FACTORY RESET 23
SOFTWARE UPDATE 24
Automatic Update 25
INFO 25
HELP 26
Unable to Connect to Wireless network 26
DAB Radio Reception is Poor 27
No Sound 27
The AirStream 10 doe not Respond 27
GENERAL INFORMATION 28
Care and Maintenance 28
PRODUCT GUARANTEE 28

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WELCOME
Introducing the AirStream 10 Multi-Format radio from Monitor Audio®. Your AirStream
10 is a combined DAB (not USA model), FM and Internet radio with media streaming. It
utilises the very latest technology with a quick and easy set up and a clear information
display.
Monitor Audio have used their vast experience and knowledge of the hifi industry and
transferred it into complete radio solution.
Please read through all of the Safety Instructions (separate booklet), Initial Set Up
Guide and this User Guide before proceeding to operate your AirStream 10.
Before you can receive internet radio stations you will need to check that you have
the following:
A broadband internet connection•
A wireless access point (Wi-Fi) connected to your broadband internet,•
via a router.
If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-
Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption then you will need to know the WEP
or WPA code so that your AirStream 10 can communicate with your network.
Your AirStream 10 should work in all locations where the Wi-Fi network•
is available. You will also need to know the name of your wireless network, i.e.
its SSID.
Before you continue please make sure that your wireless access point is turned on
and connected to your broadband internet. You may need to read the instructions
provided with your wireless access point and router.
Note:
If you have a wireless laptop computer available you can use this to check that1.
the wireless network is working OK before you begin to set up your AirStream
10.
If you do not have a wireless connection you can use the Ethernet cable supplied2.
to connect to your computer/ router/ Ethernet network point.
AirStream Helpline
The helpdesk is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank
Holidays) and can be contacted on:
[phone] (local call rate). Or at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
What’s in the Box?
1 x Airstream 10 Radio
1 x Mains adaptor
1 x Ethernet cable
1 x 3.5 mm jack lead &
User Manual/Guides
AirStream 10
Internet / Wi-Fi, DAB, FM Radio System
Safety Instructions
Internet / Wi-Fi, DAB, FM Radio System
Instruction Manual
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Tune/ Select Dial
Audio Output
Ethernet Input
Auxillary Input
Headphone Output
Power Input
Aerial
Mode
Menu
Alarm
Left
Button
Play/
Pause
Right
Button
Preset
Buttons
Return
Button
Speaker
Info
EQ
Sleep/
Snooze
Stand By Button
BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS
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Definitions
Stand By -• Turns the AirStream 10 on and off out of stand by mode. When in
Stand by, you can set the display to be full illuminated, partially or not at all.
Aerial -• This must be full extended in order to get maximum FM and DAB signal
strength. Some adjustment may be required, but fully vertical is the best place
to start. You do not need the aerial when in Internet Radio or Music Player
modes.
Mode -• Scrolls through the various playback modes.
Menu -• Press this to enter into the main menu (not playing any particular mode)
or the main menu for the mode in which you are in.
Alarm -• Short cut to the alarms setting menu.
Sleep/ Snooze -• With this feature, you can either set the AirStream 10 to go off
after a certain period of time (sleep), when playing. Alternatively you can set it to
snooze. When the alarm goes off, you can press this button and it will turn the
alarm off and it will automatically sound again after 5 minutes.
EQ -• Scroll through the various preset EQ settings.
Info -• Press this button to scroll through the various information transmitted
during FM (only when an RDS signal is being received), DAB (not all models),
Internet Radio and Music Player.
Play/ Pause Button -• This acts as a mute button when in Internet, DAB and
FM modes, but when in Music Player mode, you can play and pause the
music you are listening to.
Left Button -• This is used to go back to a previous track when in Music Player
mode. In DAB mode, it brings up the station list. In FM mode, it is used as a
form of manual tuning in -0.05MHz steps. It has no function in Internet Radio
or Auxiliary modes.
Right Button -• This is used to go forward to the next track(s) when in Music
Player mode. In DAB mode, it brings up the station list. In FM mode, it is
used as a form of manual tuning in 0.05MHz steps. It has no function in
Internet Radio or Auxiliary modes.
Return Button -• This button is used more in the menu system to go back to
the previous display. However, when in Internet Radio mode, it brings up the
Internet radio menu. In Music Player mode, it brings up the music list for that
folder. In DAB mode, it brings up the station list. In FM mode and Aukiliary
mode, it has no function.
Tune/ Select Dial -• This is the most used part of the AirStream 10. It is used to
scroll through the menus, and select the highlighted option.
Auxiliary Input -• This is where you can connect other devices, such as MP3
players and CD players. It is recommended that the volume of the Auxiliary
device is set to approximately three quarter’s volume for best playback quality
Audio Output -• This connection is used to connect the AirStream 10 to other
audio devices. This is a fixed level and volume control is done via the external
device. The speaker on the AirStream 10 will still remain active.
Headphone Output -• Use this to connect your headphones (not supplied
with your AirStream 10). The volume is controlled by the AirStream 10 and the
speaker of the AirStream 10 will be muted.
Ethernet Input -• If you do not have a wireless network you can use a wired
connection direct to your router.
Power Input -• Connect only the power supply unit supplied with the AirStream
10. Do not use any other devices.

PRODUCT SET UP
Where to Position Your AirStream10
It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your AirStream 10 will be
situated and make sure that it is:
On a flat and stable surface.•
Within 1.8 metres of a power socket.•
Where you have good wireless network reception.•
If you are not using the wireless connection, you must be near, or have access•
to a Ethernet point.
Where you can fully extend the telescopic aerial when listening to DAB or FM•
stations.
Away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator•
Not in a humid or very damp place such as a bathroom•
Switching on and Connecting to Your Network.
Also see the Initial Set Up Guide.
Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the bottom right hand side of1.
the AirStream10 (see the image on page 3) and plug the power adaptor into the
mains power wall socket and switch on. If you are using an ethernet network
lead (supplied) you can connect it at this stage also.
‘DESIGN FOR SOUND, STARTING ...’ will be displayed followed by an un-set2.
time and date.
Press the ‘Stand By’ button (see the image on page 3). The main menu will be3.
displayed (if it is not displayed, press the menu button):
Turn the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ to highlight and select ‘System Settings’4. . This will
display the ‘System Settings’ menu:
Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to select ‘Network’ which will then bring up the5.
‘Network settings’ menu. Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ again to select and start
the ‘Network Wizard’. The wizard will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi and
Wired networks and will display a list for you to choose which network to connect
to.
Turn the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to your chosen network and press to select. If you are6.
using the wired connection method, select ‘[WIRED]’ from the list (please go to
step 8. If the network does not have any security, ‘Please wait connecting’, and
then ‘Connected’ will be displayed.
If your network does have security, the wizard will prompt you to enter the relevant7.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) code or pass
phrase. This is done by turning the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ to highlight the appropriate
character, then pressing it to select. When your key has been entered, turn the
dial to highlight ‘OK’ and press to select.
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Main Menu
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Music player
DAB
FM
AUX in
System settings
Network >
Time/ Date >
Language >
LCD Standby-Backlight >
Factory reset
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After successful entry of these details, the display will change to ‘Please wait
connecting.’, and then ‘Connected’ will be displayed.
Note:
If your network name or SSID has been hidden, the AirStream 10 will not be able to
find it. You can either turn on the SSID of your access point and then select ’[Rescan]’
or enter the SSID into the AirStream 10. To enter your SSID into the AirStream 10,
select ‘[Manual config]’ as below, then ‘DHCP Enable’, ‘Wireless’ and then enter your
SSID, see page 4 for key entry. After you have entered your SSID, either select ’Open’
if you have no further security on your network or proceed to enter your WEP or WPA
codes. Your AirStream 10 will now connect to your network as in Step 4 (above).
Note:
In addition to the list of available networks there are three advanced options:
Rescan -• To scan again for available networks
Wired -• Which selects a ’wired‘ or ‘Ethernet’ network
Manual config -• Which enables you to manually set up the wireless configuration
including SSID and WEP/WPA codes.
If you are using the wired connection method, then you just need to select it8.
from the Network Wizard menu, it will then run through the connection process
and the following will be displayed. If it doesn’t work first time around, go to the
‘Manual settings’ in the ‘Network settings’ menu and select the ‘Wired’ option,
then ‘DHCP enable’
Note:
For privacy reasons, you should only connect to wireless access points that you own
or have agreement to use.
Note:
The security details must be the same as those saved in the wireless access point,
which would have been set up by the person who installed your wireless network.
Note:
Make sure that the letter, number or symbol you wish to select is flashing in the display
before you press the ‘Tune/ Select’ knob to select it.
Note:
WEP and WPA codes are sensitive to upper and lower case characters so you must
enter them exactly as they have been stored in the wireless access point.
Advanced Users
It is possible to edit all of the settings for your internet connection. To access this
menu:
Press ‘Menu’ and use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll to and select ‘Main Menu’.1.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ again to scroll to and select ‘System setup’, followed2.
by ‘Internet setup’ and then ‘Manual settings’.
Within this same menu list you can select ‘View settings’, which enables you to3.
see the current settings for:
MAC address DHCP•
PC settings SSID•
IP settings, which displays the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address.•
Software Update
It is recommended that you perform a software update before proceeding any further.
Please go to page 23 for information on how to do this.
Network settings
Please wait.
Connecting...
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Network settings
Please wait.
Connecting...
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Network settings
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USING THE AirStream®10
Switching On
Press the power switch on the top of the AirStream 10 (see image on page 3). The
display will illuminate on and the AirStream 10 will return to the mode it was last used
in (DAB/FM/ Internet). If you were listening to a radio station when you switched the
AirStream 10 off, then this station will automatically be selected and begin to play.
Switching Off
Press the power switch on the top of the AirStream 10 (see image on page 3). The
current time and date will be displayed, if set. If you haven’t set the time, turn to page
21 for information on how to do this.
Adjusting the Volume
The ‘Tune/Select Dial’ can be used to adjust the volume of the AirStream 10 and the
headphones. Turn the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ clockwise to increase the volume and anti-
clockwise to decrease the volume.
Using Headphones
You can connect headphones (not included) to your AirStream 10. The headphone
socket can be found on the right hand side of the AirStream 10 (see image on page 3)
and when you have headphones connected the AirStream 10 speaker is switched off
and all sound is via the headphones. The volume control will be done via the ‘Tune/
Select Dial’ on the AirStream 10.
Selecting a Listening Mode
When you turn your AirStream 10 on (out of stand by mode) for the first time, it will
start up in the ‘Main Menu’ screen. From here, there are 2 ways of selecting your
listening mode. You can either use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ and select the mode, or you
can press the ‘Mode’ button. If you press the mode button, it will cycle through the
available source modes:
To enter your desired mode, do not press any further buttons and it will enter the
selected source mode.
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INTERNET RADIO
Introduction to Internet Radio
Internet radio, is the accumulation of thousands of radio stations all being broadcast
over the World Wide Web. They consist of major national stations, regional stations
or even tiny 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. Searching for stations can
be done by either station name, location or by genre. You can tune into stations from
countries all over the world, or just tune into your favourite stations from where you
grew up.
Using the Internet Radio
When you select Internet radio for the first time, you will see the ‘Internet Radio Menu’
screen (below). If this display doesn’t appear, press the Menu button:
From here, you can also enter the ‘System Settings’ and the ‘Main Menu’.
When using it for the first time, you obviously won’t have any stations in the ‘Last
Listened’ section, so you will have to use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to highlight and select
‘Station list’. This will enter the second Internet Radio menu, from here you start to
search for your desired station(s):
To search for a station, follow these few simple steps:
Turn the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to highlight ’Stations’ and press to select.1.
Using the ‘Tune/Select Dial’, you can now scroll and choose from the following2.
5 options:
Location - Enables you to choose a continent and then a country from that
continent. You can then select from a list of stations from within your chosen
country.
Genre - Enables you to choose radio stations according to their content, e.g.:
Blues, Comedy, Dance, Folk or Rock.
Search stations - enables you to enter the name of a station and then search
for it.
Popular stations - enables you to select from a list of popular radio stations.
New stations - enables you to select from a list of stations that are the latest to
become available to you.
Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to select the option you would like.
Continue to use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to find and select (by pressing) the station3.
that you would like to listen to.
The AirStream 10 will then connect to the radio station. The name of the station4.
will be displayed as well as the status e.g.: ‘Connecting.. .,’Loading.. .’followed
by ‘Playing...’ as the AirStream 10 begins to play your selected station.
You can press the ‘Info’ button to change the information that is being5. displayed.
It will cycle through the following information modes:
Bit Rate/Codec/Sampling Rate Playback Buffer Date
Reliability Genre/Location Description
Note:
Not all radio stations broadcast 24 hours a day and some stations are not always
online.
Note:
For quick access to the ‘Station List’ menu, simply press the ‘Return Button’
Internet AirStream 10
Last listened
Station list >
System settings >
Main menu >
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Stations >
Podcasts >
My Added Stations >
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Storing an Internet Station Preset
Your AirStream 10 can store up to 4 internet stations in its preset memories for instant
access to your favourites stations.
Press and hold the one-touch 1-4 preset button that you would like to store the radio
station to. The display will confirm ‘Preset stored’.
Note:
If there is already an existing internet station stored under a preset, it will be overwritten
when you store the new station.
Note:
When you store internet radio station presets, these do not overwrite your DAB or FM
station presets.
Select an Internet Station Preset
When in Internet Radio mode, press the preset number (1-4) and the AirStream 10 will
connect to that station and begin to play.
Note:
If no internet station has been stored under the preset, the display will change to ’Preset
empty’ and then revert to the previously selected station after a few seconds.
Podcasts
Some radio stations enable you to listen to programmes or a compilation of
programmes that have already been broadcast. These are known as ‘On demand’
services or ‘Podcasts’. To select and listen to a Podcast follow the steps below:
To find and listen to a Podcst, you need to be in the Internet mode on your1.
AirStream 10.
Press the menu buttom and select ‘Station List’.2.
Turn the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to ‘Podcasts’ and press to select.3.
Using the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ you can now scroll and choose from the following 34.
options (very much like the Internet radio station search):
Location - Enables you to choose a continent and then a country from that
continent. You can then select from a list of Podcasts from within your chosen
country.
Genre - Enables you to choose Podcasts stations according to their content,
e.g.: Alternative, Comedy, Dance, Folk, Rock, etc.
Search Podcasts - Enables you to enter the name of a Podcast and then search
for it.
Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to select the option you would like.5.
Continue to use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to find the Podcast that you would like to6.
listen to.
The Podcast will then either start playing or a list of days of the week will be7.
displayed for you to choose from. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to select the day the
programme was broadcast and press to select.
Last Listened
If you press the ‘Menu’ key when you are in internet radio mode, you can select ‘Last
listened’ A list of all the internet AirStream 10 stations and Podcasts you have listened
to recently will be displayed and you can use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll through
the list and select.
Internet AirStream 10
My Favourites >
Stations >
Podcasts >
My Added Stations >
Help >
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My Favourites and My Added Stations
In internet radio mode you will also see two further options:
My favourites - you can create a list of your own favourite AirStream 10 stations, to
appear under this option, via the frontier silicon website http://www.Wi-FiAirStream
10-frontier.com
My added stations - you can add new stations to listen to via the frontier silicon
website http://www.Wi-FiAirStream 10-frontier. com, which will then appear under
this option.
Before you can add stations to the ‘My favourites’ and ‘My added stations’ options
you will need to register on the frontier silicon website (http://www.Wi-FiAirStream
10-frontier.com) and enter the Access code from your AirStream 10.
To find out your access code, which you will need to register with the frontier silicon
website. In internet AirStream 10 mode:
Press the [RETURN] key. Alternatively, go to the ‘Menu’ and then ‘Station List’1.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll to ‘Help’ and press to select.2.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll to ‘Get access code’ and press to select.3.
Your access code will now be displayed. If the code display times out before you4.
have had the opportunity to make a note of it, just press the [RETURN] key.
Help
If you need help with your AirStream 10 you can browse through the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs), which can be found in internet radio mode, under ‘Help’. In
internet radio mode:
Press the [RETURN] key.1.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll to ‘Help’ and press to select.2.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll to ‘FAQ’ and press to select.3.
A list of questions will now be displayed and you can use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to4.
scroll and select, you can then listen to the answer to the question. Alternatively
you can call the Helpline. See page 2.
Internet Radio Display
When a station is tuned in or selected from a preset, below is an example of the
display and what the icons mean
This Symbol will always be displayed when the AirStream 10 is
powered. It symbolises that the product is connected to the mains
voltage supply.
This Symbol indicates the signal strength. Obviously, the more bars
that are visible, the stronger the signal. There are a maximum of 5
bars visible.
This is the time and will be constantly displayed on your AirStream
10.
This indicates the Preset number of the stored station. This will display
either: P1, P2, P3, P4, or not display anything at all depending on
stored preset number and if it has actually been stored.
12:00
P3
1
2
3
4
Internet radio
Radio 1
Today’s Date:
DD/MM/YYYY
12:00
P3

MUSIC PLAYER
Using the Music Player
The Music Player function of your AirStream 10 allows you to play music stored on
a computer or hard drive connected to your local network. The AirStream 10 can
connect to it using the Windows Media Player (version 11 or greater), by using the
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol or through shared folders, commonly know
as Windows Shares. This section will guide you through both methods of connection
and any troubles you might come across.
Each method uses different criteria to search for the music. Windows Shares, is done
purely by folder basis. The AirStream 10 will show the folders that are shared, and
you have to manually search them to find the music you want to play. You will not
be able to share your “My Music” folder and be able to automatically play the music
within sub folders stored in “My Music”.
Using the “Shared Media” option will search through different criteria. These include:
All Music; Genre; All Artists; Contributing Artists; Album Artists; Composers; Albums;
Rating; Music Playlists; Folders and <Search>.
If you select the “Search” option, you can highlight and select characters to form a
word/ name to search for. See page 5 for information on character selection help.
It doesn’t matter which folder they are stored in they will all be played with in your set
criteria.
In order to play the music files you have stored on your computer via the AirStream 10
you must first ensure the following:
That the music files on your computer are not ‘protected’•
That your computer has the correct type of music files (as below)•
Your computer has file sharing turned on•
The music files can be shared on the network•
You know the name and password (if applicable) of your computer•
Music File Types
Your AirStream 10 will play the most popular music types:
MP3 - .mp3
Windows media - .wma
Real - .ra
Apple - .aac
Selecting ‘Music Player’ Mode
Press the ‘Mode’ button until the “Music Player” screen is displayed:
You can choose from two different options for streaming music from your computer
and each one will require a different set up.
Setting up the Music Player
There are 2 options available to you:
Shared Media (UPnP) - Works with Windows Media Player 11 and above. This
option does not require any settings to be changed in your AirStream 10 but your
computer will need to be configured to allow the AirStream 10 access to the media
files. You will only need to do this once. Details on how to do this are below.
Shared Folders - You can ‘share’ the folders where the music is stored on your
computer with your AirStream 10. To do this you will need to ensure that the folders
on your computer have been enabled for file sharing and if you have a password on
your computer you will need to enter this into your AirStream 10. Full instructions on
what to do can be found on page 14.
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Setting up for Shared Media
It is recommended that you have the PC and AirStream 10 near each other during this
phase because you need to work on both units.
The computer must be connected to the network that will be used to share the1.
media with the AirStream 10.
The computer must have Windows Media Player 11 (or later) installed. If it doesn’t,2.
it can be downloaded from the Microsoft web site, following the instructions
given.
Once installed you need to create a library using the Windows Media Player (if3.
you haven’t already done so). This is by doing the following:
Run the Media Player > Click on small arrow below “Library” >
Add to Library (1) > Advanced Options (if not already selected) (2) >
Click on Add (3) > Choose folder(s) to add > Click on “OK” (4).
Now that you have enabled your music to be shared via the Media Player, the
AirStream10, must be connected to it.
The AirStream 10 must be switched on and connected to the same network1. as
the computer. (see page 5, Switching on and Connecting to your Network)
Press the “Mode” button to select the “Music Player”2.
Press the “Menu” button and use the “Tune/ Select Dial” to highlight and select3.
“Shared Media”. It will the start to search for available UPnP servers and then
display the name(s) of the servers that the AirStream10 can connect to. If it
doesn’t find any, it will display <Empty>.
Select the PC you wish to connect to. If you are using Windows Media Player4.
11, at this stage, it will usually display “Unauthorised - Select to Retry”. Your
PC/ server may also prompt you that there has been an attempt to access your
media files. Regardless of if you have been prompted or not, you need to allow
the AirStream 10 to access the media files.
Music player
Shared media >
Shared folders >
PC settings >
System settings >
Main menu >
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4
1
3
4
2

Back on the server/ PC, in Windows Media Player, select the “Media Sharing”5.
option from the drop down menu (illustrated below).
This will open the Media Sharing Window. Make sure that “Share my Media to:”6.
is checked.
The AirStream 10 will be displayed as “Unknown Device” in the Media Sharing7.
window. Click on the “Unknown Device” and then click on the “Allow” button,
then “OK”.
Going back to the AirStream 10, select the Server/ PC again using the “Tune/8.
Select Dial”. If it can communicate with the Server/ PC, it will show the following
display:
Note:
You will notice that “Video” and “Pictures” are displayed on the AirStream 10.
Many UPnP applications are also capable of sharing pictures and videos to other
devices. Obviously it will not be possible to see or play the videos/ pictures on your
Airstream 10. Therefore, please only select the “Music” option.
Now to select and play9. the files from your server/ PC. Select the “Music” option.
The AirStream 10 will then show the different categories that you can browse
through. These include: All Music; Genre; All Artists; Contributing Artists; Album
Artists; Composers; Albums; Rating; Music Playlists; Folders and <Search>.
If you select the “Search” option, you can highlight and select characters to form
a word/ name to search for.
Note:
It may take a while for all media to appear in the menus because Windows Media
Player needs to find embedded information on the track, artist, etc.
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Music >
Video >
Pictures >
Playlists >
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Setting up for Shared Folders
Please ensure that your Server/ PC is on the same network as your AirStream 10 to
share the music folders. These next steps will guide you through the processes to
enable your music folders to be shared and played back through the AirStream 10.
On your Server/ PC find the music folder that you would like to share with your1.
AirStream 10.
Right mouse click on the folder and select ‘Properties’.2.
When the ‘Properties’ window opens, select ‘Sharing’ tab and select the option3.
for file sharing. In Windows XP this is within the ‘Network and Security’ section
and you need to click in the box to ‘Share this folder on the network’. Next, click
on ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’.
Note:
If the sharing option is not highlighted (not available for selection), your computer
will need to be configured for a network. Go to ‘Control panel’, select ‘Network
connections, select ‘File’ and ‘Network set Up Wizard’. The wizard is called ‘Set up a
home or small office network’
Note:
Shared folders are displayed with a ‘cupped hand’ underneath them.
Your computer is now ready to share folders with the AirStream 10. If you do not4.
have a password on your computer, go to straight to step 6.
You now need to enter the user name and password for your computer into the5.
AirStream 10. Press the ‘Menu’ button and then use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to
scroll and select: ‘Main menu’, ‘System setup’, ‘Internet setup’, ‘PC settings’
and then ‘User name’ and ‘Password’. The user name and password is exactly
the same as the one that you enter when you are sitting at your computer. Please
see page 5 for help on charcater selection.
On your AirStream 10, use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to select ‘Shared folders’,6.
followed by the name of the computer that you have just setup to allow folder
sharing with the AirStream 10. You can now view and select folders on your
computer from your AirStream 10.
Note:
Your computer may have folders shared which do not contain music. The AirStream
10 just searches for shared folders and so will find and display all shared folders,
regardless of content. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll to and select the folders
that contain the music files.
Music Player Display
When using the Music Player, below is an example of the display and what the icons
mean.
This Symbol will always be displayed when the AirStream 10 is
powered. It symbolises that the product is connected to the mains
voltage supply.
This Symbol indicates the signal strength. Obviously, the more bars
that are visible, the stronger the signal. There are a maximum of 5
bars visible.
This indicates this indicates that you are streaming the chosen files
over the UPnP protocol.
This is the time and will be constantly displayed on your AirStream
10.
1
2
3
4
Music player
Track Title
Artist:
12:00
UPnP
UPnP
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DAB RADIO (not available on all models)
What is DAB Digital Radio?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. The difference between DAB and a
conventional AM/FM radio broadcast, is that it is transmitted digitally resulting in
a high quality audio sound*, without any hiss, fading or crackles. In DAB Mode,
your AirStream 10 will automatically scan and find all the available stations for you.
The station name, together with other helpful broadcast information is shown on
the display, very much like the Internet Radio broadcasts. For more information
about DAB services and to find a list of stations available in your area visit
www.digitalradionow.com.
* Please note that the sound quality is dependent on a strong signal strength. Signal
strength can vary from area to area.
When you switch on your AirStream 10 it will always return to the mode that it was
last used in (DAB/FM/Internet). If you were listening to a DAB station before turning
it off, then it will start up and the last listened to station will be automatically selected
and begin to play.
Selecting ‘DAB’ Mode
Always make sure that the aerial is fully extended and adjusted (a vertical position is
recommended), to ensure the maximum signal strength and the best possible sound
quality when scanning or listening to DAB stations.
Press the ‘Mode’ button and scroll through the modes until you reach DAB. The first
time you select DAB mode on your AirStream 10 it will automatically begin to scan for
DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number
of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
When the scan is complete a list of the available DAB stations will be displayed in
numerical and then alphabetical order by default.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll through the stations and press to select the one
that you would like to listen to. If the station you are trying to find is not display, it can
be searched for manually (see below).
Note:
The DAB radio station list is stored in the memory and so the next time you switch
your AirStream 10 on, the station search does not take place. It is possible to scan
manually for stations (see below).
Changing DAB Stations
If you are not already in DAB mode, press the ‘Mode’ button until you reach “DAB1.
Radio”.
Your AirStream 10 will automatically select the last DAB station you listened to2.
and begin to play. To choose another DAB station, press the “left or right arrow
keys” (see page 3) to bring up the Station List menu. You can then use the ‘Tune/
Select Dial’ to scroll through the stations.
When the station that you would like to listen to is highlighted press the ‘Tune/3.
Select Dial’ to select. ‘Connecting..: will be displayed whilst your AirStream 10
tunes to your selected station.
Manually Scanning for DAB Stations
With DAB radio, additional stations and services regularly become available so it’s a
good idea to carry out a manual scan every now and then to make sure that you have
the most up to date station listing stored within the memory of your AirStream 10. If
you have moved your AirStream 10 to another location, eg: you have moved house
or if you take it on holiday, then it’s also a good idea to carry out a manual scan. In
DAB mode:
When in DAB mode, press the ‘Menu’ button and use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to1.
scroll to ‘Local Scan’.
Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to begin a search for local DAB stations.2. A local scan
takes approximately 20 seconds.
DAB
radio
101100110001
110011110000
1
2
3
4
Full scan
Stations: 00
Scanning
1
2
3
4
Local scan
Stations: 00
Scanning
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If you are using your AirStream 10 outside of the UK, then use the ‘Tune/3. Select
Dial’ and scroll to and select ‘Full scan’. This will start a much wider, national
and local scan. A full scan takes approximately 1 minute but can take up to 3
minutes.
Note:
You may see a ’?‘ displayed alongside a station name. This indicates that the station
is not available/not active. This could occur if you try to tune into a secondary service/
station at a time when it is not transmitting.
Storing a DAB Station Preset
Your AirStream 10 can store up to 4 DAB stations in its preset memories for instant
access to your favourites stations.
When your AirStream 10 is playing the station that you wish to save to a preset, press
and hold the 1-4 preset button that you would like to store the station to. The display
will confirm ‘Preset Stored’.
Note:
When you store DAB radio station presets, these do not overwrite your Internet or FM
station presets.
Note:
If there is already an existing DAB station stored under a preset, it will be overwritten
when you store the new station.
Select a DAB Station Preset
In DAB mode, press the preset number and the AirStream 10 will connect to that
station and begin to play.
Note:
If no DAB station has been stored under the preset, the display will change to ‘Preset
empty’ and then revert to the previously selected station after a few seconds.
DAB Display Information
When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on
the second line of the display below the station name. There are several different
types of information that are sent by the broadcaster. Press the ‘Info’ key to scroll
through the display options.
Dynamic Label Segment Program Type Multiplex Name
Todays Date Signal Info Signal Error/ Strength
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) - This is scrolling text information supplied by the
broadcaster. Information could be the name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name,
contact details for the radio station, etc.
Program Type (PTY) - Such as ‘Rock, ‘Pop, Talk’ or ‘News’
Location & Frequency - Displays the broadcasting area and sampling frequency.
Signal Error- The information provided gives details of the signal error rate, shown as
a number between 0 - 99. It will not be possible to satisfactorily listen to a radio with
a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try adjusting the aerial or relocating your AirStream
10 to improve reception.
Signal Information -The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted, codec
and channels.
Todays Date - Date information supplied by the broadcaster.
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