Redback A 2696A User manual

Internet Radio Tuner
A 2696A
User Manual
Please read this user manual carefully before using the receiver
Distributed in Australia by Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd.
altronics.com.au [phone].
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Contents
Location of Controls ....................................................................................................... 1
Remote control ................................................................................................................ 2
How to input security code for your wireless network ........................................ 3
1. To start up ................................................................................................................. 5
2. Network Setup ......................................................................................................... 6
3. Overview of features and functions .................................................................. 7
4. Internet Radio .......................................................................................................... 8
5. Media Centre ........................................................................................................ 10
6. DAB+/DAB Radio ................................................................................................ 11
7. FM Radio ................................................................................................................ 12
8. Bluetooth playback ............................................................................................. 13
9. Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 14
10. Sleep Timer Setting ............................................................................................. 15
11. Configuration ......................................................................................................... 16
12. Remote control via PC / Smart phone
- Tuning internet radio & manage favourites ............................................. 22
13. Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................. 25
Helpful Tips ................................................................................................................... 27
Technical Specification .............................................................................................. 28

Location of Controls
Name
Operation
1
Power button
Press to enter/exit from Standby mode
2
Headphone jack
6.35 mm Headphone output with volume
controlled by dial (with line-out, volume is
controlled by amplifier)
3
Power LED
Lit when DC-in has valid power
4
IR sensor
Receives Infra red signal from remote control
5
LCD
2.4”TFT colour display
6
Menu
Press to display main menu to view different
radio modes / setting options
7
Back
Press to exit to previous menu / delete
entry of character's input/ cursor left
Press to cycle through the display option
8
Forward
in radio playing mode / Enter edit menu in
Favourite list / cursor right
9
Tune/Select
Rotate to navigate menu
Rotate to adjust volume of headphone
Press to select an item
10
Wi-Fi antenna connector
Connect the Wi-Fi antenna before setting up
the Wi-Fi network
11
LAN jack
10 Mbps RJ45
12 Digital out - Optical
13 Digital out - Coaxial
14 Line out - R
15 Line out - L
16 Antenna jack for DAB/FM
17 DC-IN Jack
18 Power On/Off switch
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Remote control
1. : Mute
2. 0-9: Input index number on the list / input
characters for Wi-Fi security code
3. : Preset the current playing station to Favourite
4. ▲ : Cursor up
5. ◄ : Cursor left / back to previous menu
6. : Alarm button
7. : Sleep Timer
8. Mode: Switch between Internet
radio/DAB/FM/Bluetooth/Media Centre
9. : Main Menu
10. : Previous station on the list/previous track on
Bluetooth/Media Centre
11. Local: Access the local station list
(Local area set up in Configuration)
12. : Press to toggle between Standby and
Operation
13. : Recall the favourite list
14. OK: confirm button
15. ► : Cursor right
16. ▼: Cursor down
17. Vol+: Volume up
18. Vol-: Volume down
19. EQ: Equalizer (for Headphone out and Line out
only)
20. : Next station on the list/next track on
Bluetooth/Media Centre
21. : Play/pause for Bluetooth/Media Centre
Play/stop for Internet radio
22. Dimmer: Access the Dimmer menu to adjust
the brightness of the display
23. Info: Quick access to Network and System
information
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How to input security code for your wireless network
Using remote control
On the alpha-numerical keypad, press each button repeatedly to cycle through the
letters, numbers and symbols as listed below.
To input a character, scroll to the correct one and when it is highlighted, press the ►
button to input the next character. When it comes to the last character of the password and
it is highlighted, press [OK] to confirm.
Button 1: 1 and different kind of symbols !@#$%^&*()_+[]{};:'"\|,./<>?
Button 2: 2ABCabc
Button 3: 3DEFdef
Button 4: 4GHIghi
Button 5: 5JKLjkl
Button 6: 6MNOmno
Button 7: 7PQRSpqrs
Button 8: 8TUVtuv
Button 9: 9WXYZwxyz
Button 0: 0
Using control button on the Tuner
Use the [Tune/Select] knob to scroll through the characters, when the correct one is
highlighted, press [Forward/ ► ] button to input the next character. When it comes to the
last character of the password and it is highlighted, press [Tune/Select] to confirm.
Note: The security code is case sensitive.
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Before you start
Please ensure the following is ready:
You have a broadband internet connection.
A wireless broadband router is connected to the internet successfully. The radio supports
Wireless B, G and N connection (Wireless N router can also be used with the setting on
B or G).
You know the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data
encryption code/password. You need to key in the correct code when the radio is
connected to the wireless router for network connection. If you do not know the
code/password, please contact the person /technician who set up the router/network for
you.
The radio can work via Wireless network connection (Wi-Fi connection) and Wired
connection (Ethernet RJ45).
Precautions
The radio should not be used in a high temperature or high humidity environment over
prolonged periods of time as this may damage the unit.
Keep the radio away from liquids as it may get damaged. Please switch off the radio
immediately if water or liquids is spilled into the radio. Consult with the shop you bought
this radio for any question.
Avoid using or storing the unit in dusty or sandy environment.
Do not open and repair the radio by yourself.
Use only the AC adaptor supplied with the radio. Connecting a power supply with a
different rating will cause permanent damage to the radio and may be hazardous.
Clean only with dry cloth.
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1. To start up
• Remove internet radio tuner (called Tuner hereafter) from the package box.
• Plug in the DC adapter and switch the Power on/off switch (on the rear cabinet) to
ON. Press [ ] button on the front (Power LED will be briefly lit).
◦ Caution: Use only the adaptor supplied with the radio. Connecting a power supply
with a different rating will cause permanent damage to the radio and may be
hazardous.
• The Tuner is intended to connect with external powered speaker. It does not have
amplifier and speaker driver built-in. Please connect your stereo through the Analogue
output or Digital output located on the rear panel of the Tuner for listening.
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2. Network Setup
Internet connection can be setup via Wired LAN or Wireless LAN (WiFi).
Your Tuner requires a broadband Internet connection through wired Ethernet or WiFi.
The easiest way is use a CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable to connect through wired Ethernet to
a Wi-Fi router, which connects to a modem or NBN router provided by your ISP.
Wired LAN (Ethernet)
For Wired Ethernet connection to a router with DHCP enabled, the network
configuration for Internet connection is automatically done and the Tuner can be used
for Internet radio and UPnP sharing without user interaction. When the
network is connected, the Ethernet icon will appear on the top left corner.
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
• Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the connector on the rear side of the tuner. If this is first
time use, the Configure Network wizard will be displayed. Choose Yes to start configuring
network. Press the [Back/ ◄ ] button to highlight Yes and press
[Tune/Select] to confirm.
Configure Network?
< Yes> No
• Select Add/Remove AP from the list, use the [Tune/Select] knob to scroll and
press it to confirm, then choose Add AP (Scan):
Add/Remove AP
AP:[ ]
Add AP
Remove AP
• It will start scanning the available Wi-Fi routers around. Scroll to your network and press
[OK] to confirm. If your wifi network has a security code protected, it will ask you to enter
the passphrase/password. Please refer to the above section 'How to input security code
for your wireless network' on P.3.
Note: The password is case sensitive. Please consult with the one who setup your
network if you don't know the password.
• When the Wi-Fi connection is successful, the Association Complete will be shown
briefly. The wifi signal bar will appear on the top left corner of the display:
Wi-Fi signal bar
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3. Overview of features and functions
Press [Menu/ ] to enter the main menu or the on the remote control. Scroll by
rotating the [Tune/Select] knob or the [ ◄ / ► ] button on remote:
My Favourite - To show the list of favourite stations which have been assigned to the
presets.
There are up to 99 presets available.
Internet Radio - Start exploring the worldwide radio stations and music here.
Media Centre - You can browse and stream music from your network via UPnP or
DLNA Compatible devices.
DAB+/DAB Radio - Pick up DAB+ and DAB radio signal if available in your local area
(no internet connection required).
FM Radio - Receive ordinary FM radio stations in your local area (no internet
connection required).
Bluetooth - Bluetooth playback, to play audio stream (receive) from another
Bluetooth enabled device after pairing/connected each other.
Alarm - Alarm clock. Two alarm settings available.
Sleep Timer - Enable the timer to turn the radio in standby after the selected time
elapsed.
Configuration - More options/settings available to personalize as you desire.
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