Monitor Audio AirStream 20 User manual

User Manual
AirStream 20
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AirStream 20 USA
iPod Dock / 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 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 centimetres between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Compliance statement:
1: This device is verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2: 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 connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and follow all instructions carefully.
2. Keep these instructions readily accesible.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth only. 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 it has been designed.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with Monitor
Audio’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. 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/ unsuitable outlet.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/ accessories specified by Monitor Audio.
11. Use only with the cart, 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.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms, or when unused for long
periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, eg. power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen onto the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally
or has been dropped.
14. The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
15. Switch off the unit when not in use. 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, which should remain readily operable at any time.
16. AC/DC adaptor is used as a disconnect device 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.
17. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and
no object filled with liquids eg. 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.
18. The marking information is located at the bottom enclosure of the
apparatus.
Francais: Le marquage de l’appareil figure sur la partie inférieure du boîtier.

CONTENTS PAGE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS i
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii
CONTENTS 1
WELCOME 2
Made for iPod 2
AirStream Helpline 2
What is in the Box? 2
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS 3
Definitions 4
Remote Definitions 4
PRODUCT SET UP 5
Where to Position your AirStream 20 5
Switching on and
using the Set Up Wizzard 5
Advanced Users 7
Software Update 7
USING THE AirStream 20 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
Music Player Display 13
DAB RADIO 14
What is DAB Digital Radio? 14
Selecting DAB Mode 14
Changing DAB Stations 14
Manually Scanning for DAB Stations 14
Storing a DAB Station Preset 15
Select a DAB Station Preset 15
DAB Display Information 15
Manual Tune 16
Dynamic Range Control 16
Prune Invalid 17
Station Order 17
DAB Mode Display 17
FM RADIO 18
FM Radio Mode 18
Selecting FM Radio Mode 18
Tuning to a FM Station 18
Changing the Scan Setting 18
Changing the Audio Setting 19
Storing a FM Station Preset 19
Select a FM Station Preset 19
FM Display Information 19
FM Mode Display 19
IPOD MODE 20
iPod Mode Display 20
AUXILIARY INPUT 20
Auxiliary Mode Display 20
ADDITIONAL SYMBOLS DISPLAYED 20
MAIN MENU 21
SLEEP 21
ALARMS 21
To set an Alarm 21
SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU 21
EQUALISER 21
LCD STANDBY - BACKLIGHT 21
TIME AND DATE 21
To Manually Set the Time and Date 22
Auto Update 22
Set Format 22
Set the Time zone 22
Daylight Savings 22
FACTORY RESET 22
SOFTWARE UPDATE 23
Automatic Update 23
Manually Check for Updates 23
INFO 24
HELP 25
Unable to Connect to Wireless network 25
DAB Radio Reception is Poor 26
No Sound 26
The AirStream 20 does not Respond 26
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27
PRODUCT GUARANTEE 27
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 28
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WELCOME
Introducing the AirStream 20 Multi-Format radio from Monitor Audio®. The AirStream 20
is a combined iPod Dock, DAB, FM and Internet radio with media streaming. It utilises
the very latest technology with an intuitive information display for quick and easy set
up and operation.
Monitor Audio have used their vast experience and knowledge of the hi-fi industry and
transferred it into a complete radio solution.
Please read through all Safety Instructions (separate booklet) and this User Guide
before proceeding to operate your AirStream 20.
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 to enable your AirStream 20 to communicate with your network.
• your AirStream 20 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
• if you are not with the range of a wireless access point, the AirStream 20
will need to be sited near an ethernet connection.
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:
1. If available, a wireless PC/ Laptop can be used to check that the wireless network
is working correctly before you begin to set up your AirStream 20.
2. If you do not have a wireless connection you can use the Ethernet cable supplied
to connect to your computer/ router/ Ethernet network point.
Made For iPod
‘Made for iPod’ means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.
AirStream Helpline
The helpdesk is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding English
Public Holidays) and can be contacted on:
[phone] (local call rate) or at www.monitoraudio.com
What’s in the Box?
1 x AirStream 20
1 x FM/ DAB Aerial
1 x Remote (inc battery)
1 x Mains adaptor
1 x Ethernet cable
1 x 3.5 mm jack lead
User Manual/Guides
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Tune/ Select Dial Stereo Audio
Output
Ethernet
Input
Auxiliary
Input
Aerial
Connection
Rear of AirStream 20
Top of AirStream 20
Remote Control
Stereo Headphone
Output
Power
Input
Mode
Menu
Alarm
Left Button
Play/ Pause Button
Right Button
(hidden)
Preset
Buttons
Return Button
Info
EQ
Sleep/
Snooze
Stand By Button
BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS
Display
iPod Dock Connector Shuffle (iPod &
Media Player Only)
Down Button
Menu Button
Up Button
Volume Up
Button
Volume Down
Button
Repeat (iPod &
Media Player Only)
Mode Select
Next Button
Previous Button
OK Button
Standby Button
Play/ Pause Button

BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS. Cont.
Definitions
• Stand By - Turns the AirStream 20 on or back to stand by mode. When in Stand
by, you can set the display to be fully illuminated, partially, or not at all
• Aerial - The aerial is attached by screwing into its location at the back of the
AirStream 20 (refer to Page 3). This should initially be fully extended and vertical
in order to ensure maximum FM and DAB signal strength. Some adjustment
may be required. The aerial is not required when in iPod, Internet Radio or Music
Player modes
• Mode - Scrolls through the various playback modes
• Menu - Press this to enter the main menu (not playing any particular mode) or the
main menu for the mode which you are in
• Alarm - Short cut to the alarms setting menu
• Sleep/ Snooze - The sleep function automatically turns the AirStream 20 off
after a user set period of time. The Snooze function silences an activated alarm
for a period of 5 minutes. You will be able to see it count down on the AirStream
20 display
• EQ - Scroll through the various preset EQ settings (Optimum, Voice, Classical,
Pop, Rock or Dynamic)
• Info - Press this button to scroll through various information transmitted during
FM (only when an RDS signal is being received), DAB, Internet Radio, iPod and
Music Player
• Play/ Pause Button - This acts as a mute button when in Internet, DAB and FM
modes. When in iPod or Music Player mode, you can play and pause the music
you are listening to
• Left Button - This is used to skip backward to a previous track(s) when in iPod
and Music Player modes. 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 is disabled in Internet
Radio or Auxiliary modes
• Right Button - This is used to skip forward to the next track(s) when in iPod and
Music Player modes. 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 is disabled in Internet
Radio or Auxiliary modes
• Return Button - This button is used frequently in the menu system, to access
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 Auxiliary
mode, it has no function
• Tune/ Select Dial - It is used to scroll up and down through the menus. The
highlighted option is selected by pressing down on it
• Auxiliary Input - An input to allow inter-connection of other devices, such as
MP3 players and CD players. It is recommended that the volume of the auxiliary
device is set to approximately three quarters volume for optimum playback quality
• Audio Output - This connection is used to connect the AirStream 20 to other
audio devices. This is set to a fixed level and the volume is controlled via the
external device. The speaker on the AirStream 20 will still remain active. A stereo
signal will be played providing one is received
• Headphone Output - Use to connect headphones (not supplied with the
AirStream 20). The volume is controlled via the AirStream 20 however, the
speaker of the AirStream 20 will be muted. A stereo signal will be played
providing one is received
• Ethernet Input - Allows for a wired connection to a router (or Ethernet switch)
where a wireless connection is not available
• Power Input - Connect only the power supply unit supplied with the AirStream 20.
Do not use any other devices
Remote Definitions
• Standby Button - Has same function as button on unit
• OK Button - Used to select a highlighted option from the display/ menu
• Menu Button - Has the same function as the button on the unit
• Play/ Pause Button - Has the same function as the button on the unit
• Previous/ Next Buttons - Have same functions as the Left and Right buttons
on the unit
• Volume Up/ Down Buttons - Controls the volume level of the AirStream 20.
Volume is muted when using the Audio Output
• Mode Button - Has the same function as the button on the unit
• Shuffle Button - Toggles shuffle on and off during iPod playback
• Repeat - Toggles between repeat modes (All, track, off) during iPod playback
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PRODUCT SET UP
Where to Position Your AirStream 20
It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your AirStream 20 will be
situated and make sure that it is:
• on a flat and stable surface
• within 1.8 metres of a power socket
• within a strong wireless network reception area
• within close proximity to an Ethernet point if you are not using a wireless
connection
• where the telescopic aerial can be fully extended when listening to DAB or FM
stations
• away from bright sunlight or heat sources, such as a radiator
• away from humid or very damp places such as a bathroom.
Switching on and Using the Setup Wizard
1. Connect the mains power lead into the socket on the back of the AirStream 20
(see the image on page 3) and plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall
socket and switch on. If using an ethernet network lead (supplied), also connect
it at this stage.
2. ‘DESIGN FOR SOUND, STARTING ...’ will be displayed followed by a zeroed
time and date.
3. Press the ‘Stand By’ button on the remote or product (see the images on page 3).
The main menu will be displayed (if it is not displayed, press the menu button):
4. Use the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ or the ‘Up’, ‘Down’ Buttons on the remote to highlight
and select ‘System Settings’. The ‘System Settings’ menu will be displayed.
5. Use the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ or the ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote to
highlight and select ‘Setup Wizard’. This will guide you through setting the time
format, automatic update of the time and date and connection to the network.
6. You will be asked to confirm if you wish to start the wizard or not:
7. Set preferred time format.
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8. Select preffered automatic update method, then time zone and daylight savings.
9. Select your Wireless Region. The AirStream 20 will then search for available
wireless networks.
10. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or the ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ’OK’ buttons on the remote to
highlight and select your chosen network. If using the wired connection method,
select ‘[WIRED]’ from the list (please go to step 12). If the network does not have
any security, ‘Please wait connecting’, and then ‘Connected’ will be displayed.
11. If your network does have security, the wizard will prompt you to enter the relevant
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) code or pass
phrase. This is accomplished by turning the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ to highlight the
appropriate character, then pressing it to select. Alternatively, use the ‘Up/ Down
Buttons’ and the ‘OK Button’ on the remote. When the key has been entered,
highlight and select ‘OK’.
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 20 will not be able
to detect it. You can either turn on the SSID of your access point and then select
’[Rescan]’ or manually enter the SSID into the AirStream 20. To enter your SSID
into the AirStream 20, select ‘[Manual config]’ as below, then ‘DHCP Enable’ (if you
wish to manually assign an IP address, select Disable), ‘Wireless’ and then enter your
SSID. 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. The AirStream
20 will now connect to the network.
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‘ network
Manual config - Which enables manual set up of a wireless configuration
including SSID, WEP/WPA codes, IP Address, etc.
12. If using the wired connection method, then simply select it from the Network
Wizard menu. It will then run through the connection process. If it doesn’t
connect first time, go to the ‘Manual settings’ in the ‘Network settings’ menu and
select the ‘Wired’ option, then ‘DHCP enable’
Note:
For legal reasons, you should only connect to wireless access points that you own or
have agreement to use.
Note:
WEP and WPA codes are sensitive to upper and lower case characters so must be
entered exactly as they have been stored in the wireless access point.
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.
The WEP/ WPA code and SSID can be written into the box below for future reference.
Note:
Make sure that the letter, number or symbol you wish to select is highlighted in the
display before you press the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ (or OK on the remote) to select it.
Network settings
Please wait.
Connecting...
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Network settings
Please wait.
Connecting...
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Advanced Users
It is possible to edit all the settings for your internet connection. To access this menu:
1. Press ‘Menu’ (on the remote or product) and use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’,
‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote, to scroll to and select ‘Main Menu’.
2. Select ‘System setup’, followed by ‘Internet setup’ and then ‘Manual settings’.
3. Within this same menu list you can select ‘View settings’, which enables you to
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 24 for information on how to do this.
USING THE AirStream®20
Switching On
Press the stand by button on the top of the AirStream 20, or the standby button on
the remote. The display will illuminate and the AirStream 20 will return to the mode it
was last used in (iPod/ DAB/ FM/ Internet/ Music Player). If listening to a radio station
when you last switched the AirStream 20 off, this station will automatically be selected
and begin to play. The media player will not work in this way.
Switching Off
Press the stand by button on the top of the AirStream 20, or the standby button on
the remote (see image on page 3). The current time and date will be displayed, if
already set. Turn to page 22 for information on how to set the time.
Adjusting the Volume
The ‘Tune/Select Dial’ can be used to adjust the volume of the AirStream 20 and
the headphones. Turn the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ clockwise to increase the volume and
anti-clockwise to decrease the volume. On the remote, use the ‘Volume Up & Down’
buttons.
Using Headphones
It is possible to connect headphones (not included) to the AirStream 20. The
headphone socket can be found on the top of the AirStream 20 (see image on page
3). When headphones are connected, the AirStream 20 speakers are switched off
and all sound will be via the headphones. The volume is controlled via the ‘Tune/
Select Dial’ or the volume buttons on the remote control.
Selecting a Listening Mode
When the AirStream 20 is turned on (out of standby mode) for the first time, it will start
up in the ‘Main Menu’ screen. From here, there are 2 ways of selecting a listening
mode. Either use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the
remote and select the mode, or press the ‘Mode’ button. If pressing the mode
button, it will cycle through the available source modes:
To enter the desired mode, do not press any further buttons. It will automatically 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 broadcast over the
World Wide Web. They consist of major national stations, regional stations and even
minor stations that only broadcast over the Internet. The wonderful thing about having
so many stations is the variety. You could be trying to locate your usual preferred
station and stumble across something completely new. Searching for stations can
be initiated by station name, location or by genre. It is possible to tune into stations
from countries all over the world, or just your favourite local stations.
Using the Internet Radio
When selecting 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 access the ‘System Settings’ and the ‘Main Menu’ screens.
When using Internet Radio for the first time, the ‘Last Listened’ section will be empty,
so you will need to use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the
remote to highlight and select ‘Station list’. This will enter the second Internet Radio
menu, to initiate the search for your desired station(s):
To search for a station, follow these few simple steps:
1. Highlight and select ’Stations’.
2. Choose from the following 5 options:
Location - Enables a choice of continent and then a country. A list of stations
from within the chosen country will be available for selection
Genre - Enables a choice of radio stations according to their content, e.g.: Blues,
Comedy, Dance, Folk, Rock, etc.
Search stations - Enables a search for a specific station by entering its name.
Popular stations - Enables selection from a list of popular radio stations
New stations - Enables selection from a list of new stations that become
available to you
Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘OK’ on the remote to select the desired option.
3. Continue to use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the
remote to find and select the station that you would like to listen to.
4. The AirStream 20 will then connect to that radio station. The name of the station
will be displayed as well as the status e.g.: ‘Connecting...’, ‘Loading...’ followed
by ‘Playing...’ as the AirStream 20 begins to play the selected station.
5. You can press the ‘Info’ button to change the information that is being 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, or are online 24 hours a day.
Note:
For quick access to the ‘Station List’ menu, simply press the ‘Return Button’
Internet radio
Last listened
Station list >
System settings >
Main menu >
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The display may look slightly different depending on territory.
Internet radio
My Favourites >
Local United Kingdom >
BBC >
Stations >
Podcasts >
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Storing an Internet Station Preset
The AirStream 20 can store up to 4 internet stations in its preset memories for instant
access to your favourites stations.
Press and hold the 1-4 numbered preset button to store the radio station to that
number. The display will confirm ‘Preset stored’.
Note:
An existing internet station stored under a preset will be overwritten when you store
the new station. However, internet radio station presets 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 20 will
connect to that station and begin to play.
Note:
If the preset location is empty, the display will confirm this with ’Preset empty’, before
reverting to the previously selected station after a few seconds.
Podcasts
Some radio stations enable listening to programmes or compilations of programmes
that have previously been broadcast. These are known as ‘On demand’ services or
‘Podcasts’. To select and listen to a Podcast follow the steps below:
1. To find and listen to a Podcast, select Internet Radio mode on the AirStream 20.
2. Press the menu button and select ‘Station List’.
3. Navigate to ‘Podcasts’ and select.
4. Choose from the following 3 options (very much like the Internet radio station
search):
Location - Enables a choice of continent and then a country. A list of podcasts
from within the chosen country will be available for selection
Genre - Enables the choice of Podcasts according to their content, e.g.
Alternative, Comedy, Dance, Folk, Rock, etc.
Search Podcasts - Enables a search for a specific Podcast by entering its name
5. Select the desired option.
6. Continue to use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on
remote to find the Podcast that you would like to listen to.
7. The Podcast will then either start playing or a list of days of the week will be
displayed for you to choose from. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and
‘OK’ buttons on remote to select the day the programme was broadcast.
Last Listened
Pressing the ‘Return’ button (refer to page 3) while in Internet Radio mode, will enable
selection of the ‘Last listened’ function. A list of all the internet radio stations and
Podcasts listened to recently will be displayed. Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’,
‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on remote to scroll through the list and select as desired.
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My Favourites >
Local United Kingdom >
BBC >
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My Favourites and My Added Stations
My Favourites - You can create a list of your own favourite Internet radio stations,
to appear under this option, via the Frontier Silicon (refer to the Glossary of Terms on
page 29) website:
http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com/setupapp/fs/asp/AuthLogin/SignIn.asp
My Added Stations - If you find a new station that is not on the list on the Frontier
Silicon website, you can add it to your selected stations on the website above.
Before you can add stations to the ‘My favourites’ and ‘My added stations’ options,
you will need to register on the Frontier Silicon website (listed above) and enter the
Access Code from your AirStream 20. The register tab is on the right hand side of
the web page.
To find out your access code, ensure you are in Internet Radio mode and follow these
simple steps:
1. Press the ‘Return’ button. Alternatively, go to the ‘Menu’ and then ‘Station List’
2. Highlight and select ‘Help’.
3. Highlight and select ‘Get access code’.
4. Your access code will now be displayed. If the code display times out before you
have had the opportunity to make a note of it, just press the ‘Return’ button.
Once you have found your Access Code, follow the instructions on the web site to
continue your registration.
Once registered, you can add stations to your favourites that will appear on the
AirStream 20 menu.
When you select the first station to store as a favourite, you will be asked to create a
group. You can then create further groups for additional users of the AirStream 20
or Genres, etc.
Help
If you need help with your AirStream 20 you can browse through the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ’s), which can be found in internet radio mode, under ‘Help’.
In internet radio mode:
1. Press the ‘Return’ button.
2. Highlight and select ‘Help’.
3. Highlight and select ‘FAQ’.
4. A list of questions will now be displayed and you can use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or
‘Up, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on remote to 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
Below is an example of the display and the icon status when a station is ‘tuned in’ or
selected by using one of the 4 preset buttons.
This Symbol indicates the signal strength. Obviously, the more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal. There will be a maximum of 5 bars
displayed.
This is the current set time and will be constantly displayed on your
AirStream 20.
This indicates if the current station is stored to a specific preset -
( P1- P4). No display indicates the station has no preset.
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MUSIC PLAYER
Using the Music Player
The Music Player function of the AirStream 20 allows the playing of music stored on
a computer or hard drive connected to your local network. The AirStream 20 can be
connected to it using the Windows Media Player (version 10 or greater), by using the
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol.
Shared Media searches through the different criteria. These include: All Music,
Genre, All Artists, Contributing Artists, Album Artists, Composers, Albums, Rating,
Music Playlists, Folders and <Search>.
If selecting the ‘Search’ option, you can highlight and select characters to form a
word/ name to search for. They will be played according to set criteria, rather than
folder location.
In order to play music files stored on your computer via the AirStream 20, first ensure
the following:
• That the music files on your computer are not ‘protected’
• If using an Apple Mac, you need to have a 3rd party UPnP software driver installed
on your computer. Please refer to the Help section on page 26
• 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
The AirStream 20 will play all the most popular file types:
MP3 - .mp3
Windows media - .wma
Real - .ra
Apple - .aac
Flac - .flac
Selecting ‘Music Player’ Mode
Press the ‘Mode’ button until the ‘Music Player’ screen is displayed:
Setting up the Music Player
Shared Media (UPnP) - Works with Windows Media Player 10 and above. This
option does not require any settings to be changed in the AirStream 20 but your
computer will need to be configured to allow the AirStream 20 access to the media
files. This will only need to be done once.
It is recommended that the PC and AirStream 20 are positioned near each other
during this phase as access to each will be required.
Note: The steps below are for setting up on a Windows XP operating system.
Screen shots may look slightly different on Windows Vista or Windows 7. For setting
up using these Operating Systems, please use the help function found in the media
player and search for ‘Stream your media to devices and computers using Windows
Media Player’.
1. The computer must be connected to the network that will be used to share
media with the AirStream 20.
2. The computer must have Windows Media Player 10 (or later) installed. If it
doesn’t, it can be downloaded from the Microsoft web site, following the online
instructions.
3. Once installed, create a library using Windows Media Player (if not already
created). To do this you must:
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).
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Now that you have enabled your music to be shared via the Media Player, the
AirStream 20 must be connected as follows:
1. The AirStream 20 must be switched on and connected to the same network as
the computer. (see page 5, Switching on and Connecting to your Network)
2. Press the ‘Mode’ button to select the ‘Music Player’
3. Press the ‘Menu’ button and use the ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ or ‘Up, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’
buttons on remote to highlight and select ‘Shared Media’. It will then start to
search for available UPnP servers and display the name(s) of the servers that the
AirStream 20 can connect to. If none are found, it will display <Empty>.
4. Select the PC you wish to connect to. If you are using Windows Media Player 10,
at this stage it will usually display ‘Unauthorised - Select to Retry’. The PC/
server may also prompt that there has been an attempt to access your media
files. Whether prompted or not, the AirStream 20 must be allowed to access
the media files.
5. Back on the server/ PC, in Windows Media Player, select the ‘Media Sharing’
option from the drop down menu (illustrated below).
6. This will open the Media Sharing Window. Make sure that ‘Share my Media to:’
is checked.
Music player
Shared media >
Repeat play: Off
Shuffle play: Off
System settings >
Main menu >
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7. The AirStream 20 will be displayed as ‘Unknown Device’ in the Media Sharing
window. Click on ‘Unknown Device’ and then click on the ‘Allow’ button, then
‘OK’.
8. Going back to the AirStream 20, select the Server/ PC again. 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 20.
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 20. The AirStream 20 does not support that capability, therefore, please
only select the ‘Music’ option.
9. To select and play the files from your server/ PC, select the ‘Music’ option. The
AirStream 20 will then show the different categories available to browse through.
These include: All Music, Genre, All Artists, Contributing Artists, Album Artists,
Composers, Albums, Rating, Music Playlists, Folders and <Search>.
If selecting the ‘Search’ option, it is possible to highlight and select characters to
form a word/ name to search for.
Note:
It may take a while for certain media to appear in the menus because Windows Media
Player needs to access embedded information on the track, artist, etc.
Note:
If the operating system of the computer that is to stream music from is not shown,
please refer to the instructions that came with the operating system and look for
‘Sharing Media’.
Music Player Display
Below is an example of the display and the icon status when a music track is being
streamed.
This Symbol indicates the signal strength. Obviously, the more bars
displayed, the stronger the signal. There will be a maximum of 5 bars
displayed.
This indicates that you are streaming the chosen files over the UPnP
protocol.
This is the current set time and will be constantly displayed on your
AirStream 20.
This is shown when the music being streamed is paused. It will
appear in the top of the display.
This indicates that the current track will be repeated.
This indicates that the music being streamed from the current
selection will be played randomly.
Music player
Music >
Playlists >
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Track Title
Artist:
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DAB RADIO
What is DAB Digital Radio?
DAB is not available on the ROW and USA models of AirStream 20.
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. The difference between DAB and a
conventional AM/FM radio broadcast is a digitally transmitted signal, resulting
in a higher quality audio sound*, without hissing, fading or crackling. In DAB
Mode, your AirStream 20 will automatically scan and find all available stations too.
The station name, together with other helpful broadcast information is shown
on the display, very much like Internet Radio broadcasts. For more information
about DAB services and to find a list of stations available in your area visit
www.digitalradionow.com.
When you switch on the AirStream 20 it will always start in the mode that was last
used, iPod/ DAB/ FM/ Internet for example. If you were listening to a DAB station
before turning it off, it will start up, automatically playing the last station tuned to.
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 (on the remote or the unit) and scroll through the modes
until you find DAB. The first time you select DAB mode on your AirStream 20 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 will also be displayed.
When the scan is complete, a list of available DAB stations will be displayed in
numerical and then alphabetical order by default.
* Please note that sound quality is dependent on strong signal strength. Signal strength can vary from area
to area.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Up’, ‘Down’ and ‘OK’ buttons on the remote to scroll
through and select from the station list . If the station you are trying to find is not
displayed, it can be searched for manually (see below).
Note:
The DAB radio station list is stored in the memory and so the next time you switch
your AirStream 20 on, the station search does not take place. It is possible to scan
manually for stations (see below). It is recommended to search manually periodically
in case new stations have started broadcasting.
Changing DAB Stations
1. If you are not already in DAB mode, press the ‘Mode’ button until you reach ‘DAB
Radio’.
2. The AirStream 20 will automatically select the last DAB station listened to and
begin to play. To choose an alternative DAB station, press the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’
arrow button or the ‘Previous’, ‘Next’ buttons on the remote to scroll through the
previous/ next stations on the station list.
3. Alternatively, press the ‘Return Button’ or the ‘Down Button’ on the remote to
bring up the full station list.
Manually Scanning for DAB Stations
Additionally, DAB radio stations and services regularly become available, therefore we
recommend a manual scan periodically, to ensure that the most up to date station
listings are stored within the memory of the AirStream 20. If the AirStream 20 is
moved to another location, e.g. moving house or if taken on holiday, a new manual
scan is also recommended. In DAB mode:
1. When in DAB mode, press the ‘Menu’ button and select ‘Local Scan’.
2. Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘OK’ on the remote to begin a search for local DAB
stations. A local scan will take approximately 20 seconds.
3. If using the AirStream 20 outside the UK, scroll to ‘Full scan’ and select. This will
start a much wider, national and local scan. A full scan will take between 1 minute
to 3 minutes to complete.
Note:
Occasionally, a ’?‘ will be displayed alongside a station name. This indicates that the
station is not available/not currently active. This could occur if attempting to tune into
a secondary service/station at a time when it is not transmitting.
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Storing a DAB Station Preset
The AirStream 20 can store up to 4 DAB stations in preset memory locations for
instant access to favourite stations.
When the AirStream 20 is playing the station to be saved to a preset, press and hold
the 1-4 preset button it is to be stored to. The display will confirm ‘Preset Stored’.
Note:
When storing DAB radio station presets, they do not overwrite previously stored
Internet or FM station presets. However, if there is already an existing DAB station
stored under the preset, it will be overwritten with the new station.
Select a DAB Station Preset
In DAB mode, press the preset number and the AirStream 20 will connect to that
station and begin to play.
Note:
If the preset location is empty, the display will confirm this with ’Preset empty’ before
reverting to the previously selected station after a few seconds.
DAB Display Information
When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that appears on the
second line of the display below the station name. There are several different types
of information that are transmitted by the broadcaster. Press the ‘Info’ key to scroll
through the display options.
Dynamic Label Segment Program Type Multiplex Name
Today’s Date Signal Info Signal Error/ Strength
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) - This is scrolling text information supplied by the
broadcaster. Information could contain 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 listen to a radio station satisfactorily
with a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try adjusting the aerial or repositioning the
AirStream 20 to improve reception.
Signal Information -The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted, codec
and channels.
Today’s Date - Date information supplied by the broadcaster.
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Manual Tune
The ‘Manual tune’ function is used as a reference to see if stations are being broadcast
over set frequencies. It is not possible to store a station from here, although the
signal strength will be displayed.
Using the manual tune feature, select a specific digital radio channel frequency and
then manually adjust the aerial, or the location of the AirStream 20, to obtain the
strongest possible signal for that channel.
1. When in DAB mode, press the ‘Menu’ button.
2. Highlight and select ‘Manual tune’.
3. Scroll through the digital radio frequencies and select the desired one. The
AirStream 20 will display the radio frequency and a strength indicator. The
strength indicator is in the form of a rectangle with fluctuating (depending on
signal strength) solid bars. The row of bars indicates the actual signal strength
that you are receiving. The stronger the signal, the larger the number of signal
bars displayed.
If a signal is detected, the frequency will scroll along the display showing the
station name. Example:
Note:
If the signal strength box is empty, this indicates no signal reception at all for that
particular digital radio channel in your area.
Adjust the position of the aerial on the AirStream 20, to obtain the maximum signal
strength and press the ‘Return’ button to exit back.
Dynamic Range Control
The dynamic range for each radio programme is set by the broadcaster for each
radio station and may be different for certain types of programme broadcast. For
example, pop, classical music or a chat show. The Dynamic Range Control signal is
transmitted in parallel with the audio signal for each programme. With the AirStream
20, it is possible to use this control signal to expand or compress the dynamic
range (the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds) of the reproduced
audio signal. Changing the dynamic range can affect the ‘loudness’ and/or ‘quality
of sound’ of the programme, making it more suited to your listening conditions and
your own personal listening requirements. For example, a noisy environment, where
quiet sounds can be swamped, setting the compression to maximum (DRC High)
will ‘boost‘ the quiet sounds, whilst keeping the loudest sounds at their original level.
There are 3 levels of compression:
DRC Off - No compression. This is the default setting.
DRC Low - Medium compression.
DRC High - Maximum compression.
To change the Dynamic Range Control:
1. In DAB mode, press the ‘Menu’ button.
2. Highlight and select ‘DRC’. The current DRC setting will have an asterisk ( )
next to it.
3. Scroll through the 3 levels of compression and select the preferred choice. We
would suggest trying different levels of compression to see which suits you best.
Note:
The DRC Level cannot be set for each preset. The same level will be used for all
stations and presets.
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