CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OVATION 2i CDS 9000 WEB Special features of your hi-fi system Packing contents SET-UP AND SAFETY Setting up the hi-fi system Wall mounting 7-12 OVERVIEW Magic Fidelity. The sound concept of the Ovation 2i The hi-fi system controls...
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Switch-on timer Reminder timer Sleep timer 42-50 SPECIAL SETTINGS Registering on the GRUNDIG homepage Creating lists of favourites Searching for radio stations that are not provided by V-Tuner Changing the device name Calling information Registering the Ovation 2i with the WLAN router with individual settings...
The MP3 and WMA data formats can also be played back via the USB input using a memory stick or an MP3 player. Packing contents Hi-fi system Ovation 2i CDS 9000 WEB Remote control 2 batteries, 1.5 V, type AAA...
SET-UP AND SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------ Please note the following instructions when setting up the system: The hi-fi system is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. If you want to set up the hi-fi system on wall shelves or in cupboards, please ensure that it is adequately ventilated.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------ Setting up the hi-fi system The hi-fi system is delivered with a stand. This makes the hi-fi system easy to place on tables, chests or shelves. If you want to put it some- where else you can remove the stand. The hi-fi...
The sound concept of the Ovation 2i Magic Fidelity is a new, three-channel active loudspeaker system devel- oped and patented by Grundig, which produces powerful and brilliant sound. A bass speaker as well as two medium and treble speakers, each in their own casing, create an outstanding sound experience.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The left side Opens and closes the front screen. Headphone jack for connecting a stereo headphone set with a jack plug (ø 3.5 mm). The loudspeakers of the hi-fi system are auto- matically switched off. Ethernet network socket. The lamps in the socket display the following: Green, flashing: data transfer Yellow, flashing: 100 MBIT data throughput...
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The right side ON/OFF Switches the device to and from standby mode. The device is only fully disconnected from the mains after the plug has been pulled out. CLR/ i Press, briefly, interrupts or ends the playback of a CD. Press twice briefly, deletes the playlist of a CD.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The back of the device AUX IN Audio signal input for connecting an external device. RESET Resets the hi-fi in the event of a malfunction. AC ~ Connection socket for power cable. The only way to completely disconnect the hi-fi...
OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The remote control ON OFF Switches the hi-fi system to standby mode and from standby mode to the last input source selected. In the Internet radio, audio streaming, CD and USB modes: starts playback of a MP3 CD or audio CD.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISPLAY/ In standby: controls the brightness of the display and selects demo mode. In tuner mode: switches the display between fre- quency, station name, programme type, radio text and time/week day. In CD-DA mode: switches the display between title number/elapsed playing time and time/week day.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- Connecting the antenna Plug the roof antenna cable into the antenna socket »FM ANTENNA (75Ω)« on the hi-fi. Note: If no roof antenna is available, use the auxiliary antenna sup- plied. When suitably positioned, this antenna provides reason- ably good reception of local FM (VHF) channels.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- Connecting an external device Note: Switch the hi-fi system off before you connect external devices. Use standard audio cables to connect the audio outputs of the external device to the »AUX IN« socket on the hi-fi. Connecting the headphones Insert the headphone plug (3.5 mm) into the »...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- LAN connection to the Internet Telephone socket Splitter Modem/router Music archive on the PC Ovation 2i Note: Switch the hi-fi system off before you connect external devices. Connect the ethernet socket of the modem/router to the »LAN« socket of the hi-fi...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- WLAN connection to the Internet Note: The quality of the radio signal depends on the distance of your hi-fi system to your modem/router. The substance of the building at the installation site can also affect this. Telephone Modem/router Splitter...
SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Automatic station search for FM radio stations After connecting the hi-fi system to the mains power for the first time, the automatic station search begins. It searches for radio stations and saves them (up to max. 40 stations). Afterwards you can save the radio stations to the preset positions of your choice.
SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24HR CT ON Set the year with »A« or »S« and confirm with » «. 20:15 – The month flashes. Monday Set the month with »A« or »S« and confirm with » «. 2007.05.21 – The day flashes. Set the day with »A«...
SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¥ Save the station wit »P/RANDOM/ «. CH01 FM 92.30 MHz To store more stations, repeat steps to 4. Bayern 2 Note: NO TEXT If the hi-fi is disconnected from the mains for a long time, all the presets are deleted.
SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registering the Ovation 2i with the WLAN router Perform the registration process in the proximity of the router in order to avoid problems with the WLAN range. Call the main menu of the Ovation 2i, establish the network con- nection in the setup menu and start the configuration wizard.
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SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Select Network: If the network is encrypted, »[encrypted]« is displayed after ~ GIMDSL [encrypted] > the network address. Press » « and enter the network key (WEP or WPA) with the nu- meric keys »1...0«. The sequence of entries of the numeric key »2«, for example, is 2, A, B, C.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------- Switching on and off OFF«. Switch on the hi-fi system from standby with »ON CH01 – The last input source used is automatically selected. FM 100.60 MHz Note: ANTENNE ns bester Musikmix: If the last selected input source was the Internet radio, the following display appears: »Initialization Please wait«, the connection to the Internet is being built up.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------- Setting the equaliser The “myEQ” sound setting allows you to make your own personal equaliser settings. Call the audio menu by pressing »DSC/UBS« briefly. Digital Sound Select the »my EQ« sound setting with » « or » «.
INTERNET OPERATION -------------------------------------------------- Selecting the Internet radio input source Press »i« to open the main menu. Main Menu Select menu item »Internet Radio« with »S« or »A« and confirm with » «. – Display: »Initialization Please Wait«, the con- ~ Internet Radio nection to the Internet is being built up.
INTERNET OPERATION -------------------------------------------------- Selecting Internet radio stations according to search criteria Selecting Internet radio stations according to genres Internet Favorites > Select menu item »Genres« with »S« or »A« and confirm Added Stations > with » «. ~ Genres > –...
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INTERNET OPERATION -------------------------------------------------- Notes: ~ Canada > The subdivision can differ depending on country group. For Mexico > example, for country group North America, you can choose United States > between Canada, Mexico and the United States, afterwards the different states can be selected. Confirm the country with »...
INTERNET OPERATION -------------------------------------------------- Selecting the most popular Internet radio stations You can use this function to select radio stations that are most frequently listened to. Countries > Select »Most Popular Stati« with »S« or »A« and New Stations > confirm with » «.
INTERNET OPERATION -------------------------------------------------- Selecting Internet radio stations for favourites lists You can find out how you set these radio stations in the chapter on special functions on pages 42 to 44. Select menu item »Internet Favorites« with »S« or ~ Internet Favorites > »A«...
MUSIK ARCHIVE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio streaming This function enables you to play back tracks from a music archive in MP3 and WMA format on the Ovation 2i. The music archive can be a PC or an external hard drive and must be administered by a UPnP server.
TUNER OPERATION (FM) ------------------------------------------ Selecting the tuner input source Press »i« to open the main menu. Main Menu Select the FM tuner input source (»FM«) with »A« or »S« and ~ FM confirm with » «. Internet Radio – The most recently selected station is played (Last Station Client Memory).
Notes: It may take some time before all the RDS information is transmitted. GRUNDIG has no influence on the correctness of this information. Searching for RDS stations Search for the desired RDS station by pressing »A« or »S« re- peatedly until an RDS station is received and »RDS« appears in the display.
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hi-fi system is suitable for music CDs bearing the logo shown here (CD-DA), and for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with audio data or MP3 formats. In MP3/WMA mode, the terms “album” and “file” are very impor- tant. “Album” corresponds to a folder on a PC, “file” to a file on a PC or a CD-DA track.
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inserting a CD Open the CD compartment by opening the front screen of the hi-fi system by pressing » «. OPEN – Display: »OPEN«. Insert a CD in the compartment with its label facing forwards. Close the CD compartment by closing the front screen of the hi-fi system by pressing »...
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selecting another track During playback, press » « or » « repeatedly until the num- My favorites ber of the desired track appears in the display. 39 ê Bryan Adam MP3 – Playback of the selected track starts automatically. Note: 00:00:01 You can also select tracks in stop mode.
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repeating all the tracks on an album (MP3 only) II«. Start playback with » ≈ My favorites Select the repeat function by pressing »INTRO/REPEAT « 39 ê Bryan Adam MP3 repeatedly until » « appears in the display. –...
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creating a playlist You can create a track memory of up to 40 tracks (from different folders for MP3s) or up to 40 tracks (CD-DA) of the CD and save them in a certain order and then play them back. A track may be saved more than once.
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CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deleting the playlist Open the front screen of the hi-fi system In playlist mode, press » CLR« Select another input source via the main menu.
USB MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Playing back tracks from an MP3/WMA player or from a USB memory stick Note: The hi-fi system must be switched off while the USB connection is being made. If it is not switched off, data can be lost. Plug the USB cable or the plug of the USB memory stick into the USB interface »USB«...
TIMER MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your hi-fi system has three timer modes: – The switch-on timer, which switches the hi-fi system on at the set time and wakes you with an alarm or music. – The reminder timer, reminding you by sounding the signal tone at a preset time.
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TIMER MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interrupting the alarm During the alarm, press »SNOOZE/NAP/SLEEP«. – The alarm signal (signal tone, radio station, CD or USB) stops. – The alarm goes off again at five-minute intervals. The full duration of the alarm is 90 minutes. Cancelling the alarm for the day Switch the hi-fi...
TIMER MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder timer Call the function with »SNOOZE/NAP/SLEEP«. – Display: »NAP« and »00 mins«. Enter the reminder time with » « or » « (in 10-minute steps 00mins < - - > from 10 to 120 minutes). – After the set time has expired, a signal tone sounds (for max. 90 minutes).
Creating lists of favourites You can copy radio stations, which the V-Tuner Internet service makes available for GRUNDIG customers, into one or more favourites lists. This gives you swift access to your favourite radio stations. You can only conduct this process on a PC.
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Note: To check the radio stations, select the start page and click on the favourites group. You will see the new radio stations. Exit the “GRUNDIG INTERNET RADIO TUNING SERVICE” Internet page with the »Logout« button. Note: Radio stations that are no longer required can be deleted from the favourites group.
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Note: To check the radio stations, select the start page and click on the favourites group. You will see the new radio stations. Exit the “GRUNDIG INTERNET RADIO TUNING SERVICE” Internet page with the »Logout« button. Note: Radio stations that are no longer required can be deleted from the favourites group.
PC. Start the Internet browser on your PC. Enter the address “www.grundig.radiosetup.com”. – The “GRUNDIG INTERNET RADIO TUNING SERVICE” page is displayed. Enter your e-mail address and password and confirm. Click the “My Added Stations” line if radio stations are already available, click the »...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Changing the device name You can change the name of the Ovation 2i. This name is displayed in your network and on the UPnP server. The name can be max. 18 Main Menu letters/characters long and must be written in capital letters. Press »i«...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Calling information You can call up information on your Ovation 2i and the network in Main Menu use. Settings cannot be made in this menu. Press »i« to open the main menu. ~ Setup Select menu item »Setup« with »S« or »A« and confirm with »...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Registering the Ovation 2i with the WLAN router with individual settings in the network These settings require advanced knowledge of the configuration of Main Menu networks. Press »i« to open the main menu. ~ Setup Select menu item »Setup« with »S« or »A« and confirm with »...
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SPECIAL SETTINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Select menu item »Change« with »S« or »A« and confirm IP Address: with » «. 000.000.000.000 Enter the required software address. After entering the last ~ Change > character, the next menu – »SubnetMask« – is displayed. Select menu item »Change«...
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SPECIAL SETTINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: If the settings are not saved, select menu item »No« with »S« or »A« and confirm with » «. The settings are cancelled. After successful registration the menu items »Internet ~ Internet Radio > Radio« and »Favorites« are displayed, access to the ~ Favorites >...
INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Technical data This device is noise-suppressed according to the applicable EU directives. 0682 This product fulfils the European directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 1999/5/EC. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. Do not open the hi-fi...
Cables that have accidentally been disconnected, damaged CDs and flat batteries in the remote control will impair functioning. If the following measures do not resolve the problem satisfactorily, please visit www.grundig.com, product range: hi-fi, micro CD stations or contact your specialist dealer. General faults...
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INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Faults in Internet mode Problem Possible cause/remedy Desired WLAN network not – WLAN network is deactivated, switch on the WLAN network. found. – SSID is suppressed on the router; display SSID on the router. – Distance to router is too large; reduce distance to router. Connection to router not –...
INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Environmental note This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and recycled. Therefore, do not throw the product away with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for recycling electri- cal and electronic devices.
INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glossary Boot loader version Boot loader is a software application that is loaded by the firmware of a device from a boot-capable medium and then executed. The boot loader then loads further parts of the operating system. Domain name system The domain name system (DNS) is one of the most important serv- ices on the Internet.
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INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Network name (SSID) The network name (SSID – service set identifier) is the term used for the identification of a wireless network that is based on IEEE 802.11. Every wireless LAN has a configurable SSID, which uniquely identi- fies the wireless network.
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INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Router A router is a network component that links several computer networks. The router analyses (on the basis of layer 3 information) the network packages of a protocol it receives and forwards it to the intended destination network. Conventional routers work on layer 3 of the application layer.