Orbitsound T4 User manual

WiFi Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM radio and iPod dock
User's Guide
Software version: v2.019

Contents
Important Safety Information 5!
Water....................................................................................................................................................5!
Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................5!
Care in use.........................................................................................................................................5!
Contact Information 5!
Package Contents 6!
Internet Radio Requirements.......................................................................................................................7!
Unit top & Controls Overview 8!
Front and Back Overview ..............................................................................................................................9!
Using the T4 10!
Switching on.................................................................................................................................................... 10!
Setup Wizard (first use) ............................................................................................................. 10!
Internet Radio.................................................................................................................................................. 12!
Local Stations.................................................................................................................................13!
Choosing a Station ...................................................................................................................... 14!
Podcasts........................................................................................................................................... 15!
Internet Radio - Add Stations to ‘My favourites’.............................................................. 16!
Displaying Station Information................................................................................................................ 17!
Station Updates............................................................................................................................ 17!
Music Player Mode (streaming music) .................................................................................................. 18!
DAB/DAB+ Mode........................................................................................................................................... 19!
Manual Tune:................................................................................................................................ 20!
Prune invalid stations ................................................................................................................ 20!
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) value .................................................................................. 21!
To change station order............................................................................................................ 21!
FM Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 22!
Scan Setting................................................................................................................................... 22!
Audio Setting (Stereo / Mono)................................................................................................ 22!
Setting Station Presets............................................................................................................... 23!
iPod Mode......................................................................................................................................................... 24!
AUX IN Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 25!
Other functions 26!
Sleep Function................................................................................................................................................ 26!
Setting Clock -Time / Date......................................................................................................................... 27!
Set hour format............................................................................................................................. 28!
Set timezone .................................................................................................................................28!
Daylight Savings ......................................................................................................................... 28!
Setting Alarm................................................................................................................................................... 29!
To turn off Alarm.......................................................................................................................... 31!
General Operation 32!
Common functions ....................................................................................................................................... 32!
System Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 33!
Equaliser.......................................................................................................................................... 33!
Network Setup.............................................................................................................................. 34!
Contrast Setup (for Backlight) ................................................................................................ 34!
Language....................................................................................................................................... 34!
Factory Reset.................................................................................................................................. 35!

Software Updates ........................................................................................................................ 35!
Enter Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 36!
SW Version and Radio ID .......................................................................................................... 36!
Media Sharing Guide 37!
Set Up Media Sharing in WMP 11 ........................................................................................................... 37!
Set Up Media Sharing in MAC OSX........................................................................................................ 38!
Troubleshooting 39!
Specifications 40!
Orbitsound Warranty 41!

Important Safety Information
Water
1. Do not allow the unit to come into contact with water.
2. If the unit becomes wet when not in use, do not attempt to use or power the unit. Seek
advice from a qualified technician.
3. If the unit becomes wet when in use, immediately disconnect the power source taking care
not to touch any wet part of the unit or power supply. Do not attempt to use the unit, seek
advice from a qualified technician.
Cleaning
1. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
2. For stubborn stains use a soft cloth moistened with a detergent and water.
3. DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cloths, thinners or alcohol on the unit.
Care in use
1. Do not block any ventilation holes during operation.
2. Do not place the radio near a heat source when in use.
3. Take care that the power cord is not tripped over or damaged in another way.
4. NEVER USE the power supply if it is damaged. Contact orbitsound for a replacement power
supply if there is damage apparent.
5. NEVER use the wrong power supply with the radio. The wrong power source may damage the
unit severely.
Contact Information
web
tel
email
UK company no
www.orbitsound.com
08456 521 219
[e-mail]
06378666
The Sound House,
Hunsdon Road,
Torquay,
TQ1 1QB.
England

Package Contents
1. orbitsound T4 radio unit
2. AC-DC mains adaptor
3. Instruction booklet
4. iPod adaptors

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Internet Radio Requirements
In order to use the WiFi Internet radio, you will need the following:
1. A broadband Internet connection.
2. A wireless access point (Wi-Fi) connected to your broadband Internet, (usually referred to as a
router).
3. If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA) data encryption then you need to know the WEP or WPA code. This is sometimes
written on the router device as (WEB Key or WPA key)
4. If your wireless network is configured for trusted stations you will need to enter the Radio’s
MAC address into your wireless access point. To find the Radio’s MAC address use menu items as
follows: Main menu System settings Network View settingsMAC Address
5. To e nt e r t he M AC ad dr e ss i nt o your w i r e l e ss ac c e ss po i nt , yo u must r e ad t he i nst r uc t i o ns
supplied with the wireless access point.
6. Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access point is powered up and
connected to your broadband Internet. To get this part of the system working you must
read the instructions supplied with the wireless access point.

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Unit top & Controls Overview
Button
Internet DAB+FM
iPod mode
Press to turn on/off Radio
When alarm is sounding, press to turn off alarm
BACK
Press to goes to previous menu page
Press to tune backwards
FM mode: press and hold to auto-search
Previous Track
Press to confirm
FM mode: press to auto-search
Play/Pause
Press to tune forwards
FM mode: press and hold to auto-search
Next Track
Press to increase or decrease volume level
ALARM 1
ALARM 2
Press to set alarm 1 / alarm 2
MODE
Press to switch sound source:
Internet Radio, Music Player, DAB, FM, iPod, AUX in modes.
SLEEP
Press to set SLEEP time, after which the radio will go into standby/sleep mode.
SCAN
No Function
Press to SCAN for station
No Function
PRESET
Press and hold to ‘Save Preset’
Tap to ‘Recall Preset’
No Function
INFO
Display Queue information
No Function
MENU
Enter Menu
SNOOZE
Press to pause alarm for a few minutes

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Front and Back Overview
Remote control Overview
Unit Back Overview

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Using the T4
Switching on
1. Connect to your Radio power adaptor and ensure the power LED is lit.
2. Press to switch the radio on.
3. On first use,the ‘Setup wizard’is offered (see below)
Setup Wizard (first use)
1. Continue above, press to confirm ‘YES’, and then press or to your ideal
‘hour format’
2. Press to confirm.
3. Press or to ‘Update from Network’, and then press to confirm. This will
search for enhanced software versions and update the unit if newer software is available.
4. Press or to your local ‘timezone’, and then press to confirm.
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5. Press or to your preferred ‘Daylight saving’status, and then press to

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confirm.
7. Press or to your local ‘Wlan region’, and then press to confirm.
8. Press or to your prefer ‘SSID’, press to confirm. Radio will save it in
memory.
Note: Your radio may find more than one network. Press or to your favorite
one, press to confirm.
If your network is not configured to request a password (WEP/WPA), radio will connect to the network
and display:
If a WEP/WPA key (password) is required, radio will ask you to input the WEP/WPA code and display the
password entry screen as follows:
9. Press or to cycle through the alpha-numeric character list, press to
select an appointed character.

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Note: WEP/WPA passcodesarecase-sensitive.
If you make a mistake while entering your password, select ‘ ’ (backspace) to delete
that character. You can reach the 'cancel', 'ok', and 'bksp' buttons by proceeding before '0' or
after 'Z'.
10. After selecting the final character of your password, press or to , and
then press to confirm. The WEP/WPA password is then stored – you will not need
to re-enter it.
11. Press to exit.
Internet Radio
1. Press 'MENU' to and then press to enter ‘Internet radio’mode.
Note: Or, you may also press MODE repeatedly until ‘Internet radio’shows up, then stop
pressing to enter.
2. Then, it will say:

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3. Move the cursor to < Station list >, then press to confirm.
Note: If there isa problem connecting to the WiFi connection, the unit will show the
following:
You need to check your WiFi connection:
1. Check your router, see it working normally or not;
2. Relocate your radio to a stronger signal position is necessary!
3. Make sure your password is correctly input.
Local Stations
Note: a. make sure your radio connected to WiFi network. If there is no connection, press
‘BACK’.
1. Point the cursor to < Station list >,and then press to confirm.
2. Press or to highlight < Local XXX > (where XXX is your local region), and then
press to confirm.

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Press or to your favourite item, press to confirm, and then step to step to the
program you desired.
Choosing a Station
1. Press MENU, point the cursor to < Station list >, and then press to confirm.
2. Press or to < Stations >, and then press to confirm.
There are 5options are available for you to choose a station.
1. Location
‘LOCATION’ enables you to choose from the radio stations provided by any country which you can
choose from a list.
1. While cursor highlights < Location >, press to confirm.
2. Press or to the region you wantedisshowsup,press to confirm.
3. Use the navigation keys to select a station from the country list

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2. Genre
‘GENRE’ enablesyou to choose radio stations according to their content, for example Classic Rock,
Sport, News, etc.
1. Press or to < Genre >, press to confirm.
2. Press or to highlight your preferred genre,press to confirm.
3. Press or to highlight the station you would like,press to confirm.
Note:Some radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day, and some stations are not always
on-line.
Note: If this station has on-demand content, that is, it gives an option of listening to the past
programs.
Podcasts
1. Press or to highlight < Podcasts >.
2. Press to confirm, and then press or to your favorite option.
3. Press to confirm, and then step by step to your required program.

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Internet Radio - Add Stationsto ‘My favourites’
You can add stations to the ‘my favourites’ area within the T4 by visiting the website:
http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com. You will need to register and follow the instructions online to add
stations to your favourites. You will also need an access code in order to give your radio access to your
preferred stations.
The screenshot above shows the website where stations can be added to 'My Favourites'.
Note: Your added ‘my favourites’stations are stored on the website. Therefore doing a factory
reset of the radio DOES NOTdelete them. To remove your stations, remove them from your
account on the website.
How to Get an Access Code (for website use)
1. Press or to highlight <Help >, and then press to confirm.
Note: FAQ is an audio channel for answering frequent questions.
2. Highlight < Get accesscode >, then press to confirm; you will see:

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Displaying Station Information
It is possible to change the information that displayson the
second line of the display when listening to an Internet station.
Press INFO repeatedly to access this feature.
Description of Station
This scrolling text information supplied by the Internet station. It
may comprise information on music titles or details of the
programme that is provided by the broadcaster.
Location of Station
This is a description of the type of programme provided by either
internet radio station or broadcaster.
Reliability of Station
This will indicatesthe degree of reliability of station which you
are listening to.
Signal Information
This shows the digital bit rate and the signal mode of current
station.
Playback Buffer
This displays the playback buffer strength of current station. The
playback buffer ensures uninterrupted playback of the station.
Today’s Date
This displays the date which is provided by the broadcaster.
Station Updates
Occasionally,the T4 will tell you that it is receiving an updated station list. It doesthisautomatically
and periodically, ensuring your radio always has the latest station directory on-board.

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Music Player Mode (streaming music)
Note: To play streaming music,a configured server needs to be available. Information on setting this
up can be found in the appendix.
Play Shared Media
1. Press MODE repeatedly until < Music player > is showing / active
2. While the cursor pointsto < Shared media >, press to confirm, and then step by step
to your preferred Music.
Repeat play mode
1. Press MENU, and then press or to < Repeat play: Off >,press to shift
‘Off’to ‘On’, or press again then ‘Off’.
Shuffle play mode
1. Press MENU, and then press or to < Shuffle play: Off >, press to shift
‘Off’to ‘On’, or press again then ‘Off’.

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DAB/DAB+Mode
Press MODE repeatedly until < DAB radio > is shows up. For initial use, the T4 will do a full scan:
Note: in use, you can press SCAN to redo a ‘Full scan’, and add new station to your station list.
Once the scan is completed, the DAB+ and DAB stations will be displayed in alphanumeric order. The
first station in the list will be selected.
Note: if no DAB+, DAB signal is found in your area, try moving your T4 for better signal.
Change to Another DAB+ Station
1. Press 'BACK' to return to the station list:
2. While the cursor pointsto ‘Station list’, press to confirm.
3. Press or to cycle through stations in the list, and then press to
confirm and change the active station.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS)
Some stations may have scrolling text information supplied by the DAB+station. It may comprise of
music title or detail of the program and is provided by the broadcaster.

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Manual Tune:
1. Press MENU, and then press or to < Manual tune >, press to confirm.
2. Press or to step between the channels and press to select the
preferred channel.
Note: If there is a multiplex corresponding to this channel and frequency, then the display will
show a tuning meter with the signal strength and the multiplex name after a few seconds.
3. Press again to exit.
Prune invalid stations
1. Press MENU, and then press or to < Prune invalid >, press to confirm.
2. Press or to ‘YES’, and press to confirm.