Ocean Digital WR-880N User manual

Please read this user manual carefully before using the receiver.
WR-880N
Internet Radio
User Manual
Please read this user manual carefully before using the receiver

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1. Introduction to the WR-880N Internet Radio .......................................4
2. Internet Radio Connections ...............................................................6
3. Location of Controls ..........................................................................7
4. Remote control .................................................................................9
5. Choosing options and functions .......................................................10
6. Network Setup ................................................................................11
7. Overview of Radio modes and functions ..........................................13
8. My Favorite .....................................................................................15
9. Internet Radio .................................................................................16
10. Media Center ................................................................................18
11. Micro SD .......................................................................................19
12. Bluetooth Speaker ........................................................................20
13. CD player .....................................................................................21
14. USB ..............................................................................................22
15. Alarm & Snooze ............................................................................23
16. Sleep Timer ..................................................................................24
17. Configuration ................................................................................25
18. Skytune Web Application for Internet Radio www.skytune.net ........27
19. Problems and Solutions ................................................................30
20. Technical Specification .................................................................32
Contents

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Introduction to the WR-880N
Internet Radio
The WR-880N Internet Radio is an audio component for integration
into your home HiFi System as an added source of audio
entertainment.
The radio has different operating modes providing a eleven
comprehensive set of enhancements to audio entertainment and a
gateway into the world of digital audio.
1) My Favorite (No Wi-Fi or Internet)
• List of previously Preset favorite listening choices
2) Wireless Wi-Fi (Internet connected)
• Internet Radio with more than 30 thousand radio stations world
wide
• Local Radio streamed over the Internet for high quality
3) Media Center (Wi-Fi - no Internet)
• Play music streamed over the Wi-Fi network by a UPnP server e.g.
smart phone, laptop
4) Wireless (Bluetooth – no Internet)
• Play audio transmitted from a Bluetooth source e.g. smart phone,
Laptop
5) Aux-in (no Internet)
• Play pre-amplifier level audio source
6) CD player (no Wi-Fi and Internet)
• Play favorite CDs with integrated high quality player
7) USB Driver (no Wi-Fi and Internet)
• Play favorite music files with integrated high quality player
8) Micro SD/TF card (no Wi-Fi and Internet)
• Play favorite music files with integrated high quality player
9) Sleep Timer (no Wi-Fi and Internet)
• Adjustable timer to delay putting the Radio into Standby mode
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10) Alarm (Wi-Fi and Internet)
• Wake up alarm Clock with option to automatically set the Time of
Day to Internet time standard
11) Configuration (no Wi-Fi and Internet)
• Set up, options and information center
Precautions
Use only the A/C Power Adaptor supplied with the Radio or permanent
damage to the radio will occur and may be hazardous.
To clean use only a damp cloth and dry with a clean towel - keep away
from all liquids.
To avoid loss of warranty do not attempt to repair or remove the cover
for any reason.
Introduction to the WR-880N Internet Radio

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Internet Radio Connections
Wi-Fi Streaming
Internet Radio
Local Radio
Media Center
Alarm Clock
Sleep Timer
Bluetooth
BT
Speaker
Player
TF card
CD
USB
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WR-880N
Modem/Router
ISP
(Internet Service
Provider)
Wi-Fi Wireless Network
(Need Network Name and
Passcode or Password to
Connect to Network)
HiFi System
Audio Power Amplifer
Lineout
Aux-In(Play pre-amplifier level audio source)

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Remote control
Infrared sensor
Color Display
2.4" TFT LCD
Brightness controlled
by Tune/Select knob
in Standby
Location of Controls
Micro SD/
TF card
Tune/Select control
A) Rotate clockwise or
counter-clockwise to
navigate Displays and Lists
B) Press to Select highlighted
or displayed option
CD Player
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Press and hold to store
favorite stations;
press to recall stored station
Play Next
CD track
Play Last
CD track
Press to remove CD;
Stop the CD player
Toggle between
ON and Standby
Go back to
main menu
rotate clockwise
or counter-clockwise
to control the
volume level
Press to recall Favorite list;
Long press to add a playing
station to favorite list

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Location of Controls
On/Off
Switch
Headphone 3.5 MM
(Volume adjusted
by Tune/Select)
DC 12V Input
from A/C Adaptor
To connect
the USB-disc
3.5mm Aux in socket
3.5mm line out socket

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Remote control
Mute ON/Standby
Alpha Numeric
(Press keys to
cycle through
characters)
Preset
(Save in
My Favorite)
Alarm
(Control & Setup)
Sleep Timer
(Control & Setup)
Menu
(Go to Mode
selection)
Mode
(Cycle through
Modes)
Play Last
(Media Center &
Bluetooth &
Micro TF & CD)
Local Region Radio
(e.g. Europe, USA)
Dimmer
(Display brightness)
Play Next
(Media Center &
Bluetooth & Micro TF
& CD)
Navigation
(Forward, Back,
Up, Down)
Select
(Confirm & Go)
Equalizer
(Playback sound)
Volume Control
Play/Pause
(Internet Radio & Media Center &
Bluetooth & CD)
Go to
My Favorite
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Choosing options and functions
All user input is information that the Radio uses to provide the desired
audio entertainment with select (enter) a confirmation and go
command.
The Tune/Select control knob is used for navigating LCD displays and
lists by rotating clockwise (CW) or counter clockwise (CCW) to change
or highlight information displayed on the LCD screen and confirms a
selection when it is pressed and released.
The button can be used to go back to the previous menu or display
and to play the previous track when in playing mode.
Throughout this manual “Select” will mean navigating through display
screens or option lists to display or highlight desired selection and
confirming it by pressing and releasing the Tune/Select knob.
The remote controller can also be used to control the Radio with the
center navigation buttons ( ◄ ▼ ► ▲ ) and OK button to confirm
selections.
Many other controls are available on the remote controller with
discrete buttons for many functions e.g. volume up or down.
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Network Setup
The Internet Radio must have a high bandwidth internet connection
and a wireless (Wi-Fi) home network connected to it to be fully
functional.
Plug the A/C Power adaptor into a wall socket and the back of the
Radio.
Turn On the rear panel On/Off switch - the display will show a list of
available languages. Highlight and Select a language.
Network Setup
The first time the Radio is turned on after leaving the factory a
Configure Network wizard is automatically started:
1) Highlight and Select Yes to connect to the Wi-Fi network
2) The display will change and display a list of options – Select
Add/Remove AP
3) The display will change and display a list of options – Select Add
AP (Scan)
4) The display will show a list of available networks – Select your
network
5) The display will ask for your passphrase – this is often called
passcode or password
- highlight the first digit by using the Tune/Select knob on the front
of the radio, or the ▲▼ buttons on the remote controller.
Note: If an error is made correct it by using the move back button
on the front of the radio or ◄ on the remote controller.
- Select by pressing and releasing the Tune/Select knob
- highlight the next digit
- Select by pressing and releasing the Tune/Select knob
- Repeat until the last digit has been Selected
- Confirm by pressing and holding the Tune/Select knob until the
display changes.
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6) If the connection is successful “Association Complete” will be
displayed briefly.
To repeat the above procedure, or if the Configure Network wizard
does not automatically start, the network can be connected by using
the Configuration mode.
1) Press the Home button to go to My Favorite mode.
2) Using the Tune/Select knob navigate to and select configuration
3) Select Network
There are three different options to connect to the network from the
Configuration mode:
1) Repeat steps 2) through 5) above.
2) Select Add AP (WPS button) – Press WPS button on your router
within 2 minutes to complete the connection.
3) Select Add AP (Smart Config) – Download APP ESPTouch (it
configures ESP32 devices such as the WR-880N) and install on a
smart phone, tablet or other device that can use APPs. Start the
APP to complete the connection. During the setup, please tap
"Multicast" in the menu.
Connection status is displayed in the top left hand corner of the LCD
with the Wi-Fi symbol and signal strength bars ( ).
For best Wi-Fi performance, limit “drop outs” (interruptions) the Wi-Fi
Channels must be set according to the location of the Radio e.g.
China, USA, Europe. The factory default is China.
To set the correct location, select Configuration, Network, Wi-Fi
Channels and select the correct option.
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Overview of Radio modes and functions
To Select any mode use the Home button on the front panel or the
( ) on remote controller to display the My Favorite screen:
Navigate through the modes to find and Select any of these functions:
1) My Favorite — A maximum of 99 previously saved (Preset) favorite
listening sources are listed for Selection.
2) Internet Radio — Select online radio station from the thousands
available on Skytune or by using the History list of previously
selected radio stations or use search to find a preferred radio
station.
3) Media Center — Browse and Select music streaming on your home
Wi-Fi network by any UPnP compatible server e.g. Smart phone,
Tablet, PC, Laptop.
4) Bluetooth — When “Paired” (connected) to another Bluetooth
device use the Radio as a connection to your Hi-Fi system.
Maximum range of the Bluetooth wireless signal is 10 meters (32
feet) but may be reduced by the presence of walls or other
obstructions.
5) Aux-in — Connect any pre-amplifier level audio source for high
quality playback.
6) CD player — Play music from CD inserted into the player
7) USB — Play music files stored on a USB disc
Wi-Fi signal bar
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8) Micro SD — Play music files stored on a Micro SD/TF card
9) Alarm — two separate alarm clocks with the time of day
automatically synchronized to the internet time standard.
10) Sleep Timer — Select a time delay before the Radio goes to
Standby mode while playing your selected audio entertainment
source.
11) Configuration — This mode lists all available options and settings
to personalize your Radio.
Overview of Radio modes and functions

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My Favorite
This mode displays a list of up to a maximum of 99 audio sources that
have been Preset (stored) using the Preset button on the remote
controller ( ) while an audio source is playing.
Press and hold button until the Preset symbol ( ) is displayed in the
top left corner of the LCD.
After the first 99 presets the next Preset will be stored in the first
location, the next in the second location; continuing to overwrite each
list location until it loops back to the first location again.
To Edit the list highlight a list item then press the Move Forward button
( ) on the front of the radio or ►on the remote controller to move to
the Edit list function where the item can be moved Up, Down or
Deleted from the list.
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Select Internet Radio mode using the Home button or Mode button on
the front panel or the remote controller and navigate the extensive list
of worldwide radio stations using these options:
1) Skytune – Select a radio station using the structured lists that aid
and reduce the task of finding the right station.
Select Local Radio to listen to a radio station in the region set up in
the Configuration mode.
2) Use Search instead of browsing the extensive radio station list by
using numbers or letters in the desired station name, creating a
shorter list of stations the more characters used in the search.
3) The History option will show a list of the radios stations recently
selected. Every station selected is added to the list automatically
until a maximum of 99 is reached when the next station selected will
replace the first station in the list.
When playing Internet stations information about the station and what
is playing will be displayed on the color LCD screen with more
information being available by using the Forward ( ► ) button on
remote control or press and hold the on the front of the radio.
Radio Stations can be added to the My Favorite list at anytime a
station is playing using the Preset ( ) button on the remote
controller. When a Preset is added the icon ( ) is displayed as
shown below.
Internet Radio
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A maximum of 99 Presets can be put in the list before the next Preset
will overwrite the first entry.
Use list Edit options to move an entry Down, Up or Delete by
highlighting the station to edit and pressing the Forward button ( ► )
on remote controller or press and hold the on the front of the radio.
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Media Center
The Radio supports the industry standard Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP) standards.
The Radio can browse and play music files stored on a UPnP server
provided the server has been setup to allow sharing of files on the
network.
Playback has several modes selected in Configuration under
Playback Setup; Repeat All, Repeat One, Shuffle and Normal
playback.
Select the Media Center to display list of options;
1) UPnP – A scan is made to find UPnP devices that are streaming on
the Wi-Fi network (this can take a few seconds) and when complete
options are listed to select music or playlists files. If no UPnP
servers are found “Empty List” is displayed.
2) My Playlist – Your own play list may be created by playing selected
music and while it is playing pressing and holding the FAV button or
the on remote control until the preset symbol ( ) is displayed.
3) Clear My Playlist – Select to delete all music files from My Playlist.
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Micro SD
The radio can playback audio files on Micro SD/TF cards if they are
stored in MP3 format.
To start playing music files insert the Micro SD/TF card into the card
reader slot and the radio will start to play the first track automatically.
Press to go to the next track, or press to go back to the previous
track - the track will start playing automatically.
Playback will start by playing the selected track with the next track to
be played selected automatically according to the playback option
setting under Playback Setup in Configuration mode i.e. repeat all,
repeat one, shuffle or normal.
Presets cannot be used with the Micro SD/TF card playback feature.
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Bluetooth Speaker
After selecting Bluetooth the display will display the Radio Bluetooth
identifier code and connection status. If it is not connected “pairing”
must take place with the audio source Bluetooth device.
When the Radio identification code appears in the list of local
Bluetooth devices, on the Bluetooth source device, pair the two
devices so that they can recognize each other and will automatically
connect whenever the Radio is in range and in Bluetooth mode.
Once pairing is complete the audio file being transmitted by the
Bluetooth device will be received by the Radio and played the same as
any other audio source.
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