Acoustic Research ARIR201 Quick Start Manual

QuickStartGuide
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Congratulations on purchasing your new Acoustic Research Wi-Fi Infi nite Radio.
Please follow these instructions to set up and start using the radio.
1 Unpack the unit
To Exit DEMO mode, press and release preset 1,
then SLEEP/SNOOZE, then preset 6.
You should fi nd the following items in the box:
Radio Power adapter Ethernet cable AM loop antenna
Quick Start Setup
Guide (this Information
leafl et) Card
Additional requirements
• Broadband Internet service
• Broadband (cable/DSL) modem, usually supplied by your Internet service provider
• An 802.11 b or g (Wi-Fi) wireless home network or Ethernet router/switch/hub with available LAN
port
For Wi-Fi connections, you may also need:
• Your wireless network's SSID
• Your access password (for secure networks)
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2 Set up your AR Infi nite Radio accounts
To simplify setup on the radio please complete these steps:
A. Find the Setup Information Card that contains your radio's MAC address number (MAC: 00-21-2A-
XX-XX-XX) and activation PIN # (PIN: XXXX). (This number is also found in the Device Info screen
under the Settings menu in your radio.)
B. Using any Internet-connected computer, go to www.arinfi niteradio.com/setup and follow the
online instructions.
• You will need to input your radio's MAC address and PIN # to associate your radio with your
personal settings.
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3
Optional: Insert AAA batteries in the base of the radio
ARIR201
Follow the polarity markers in the battery
compartment.
The batteries (not included) power the clock and
alarm whenever the radio loses electricity.
4 Optional: For use with a "Wired" connection
Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you do not have a wireless (Wi-Fi) access point.
LAN
Broadband modem or
Ethernet router/hub/switch
5 Plug in and turn on the radio
Only use the power adapter which is included with your product.
Electrical outlet
Exit the DEMO mode after
Press and release preset 1, then
SLEEP/SNOOZE, then preset 6.
6 Set up the radio
A. NOTE: When you turn on the radio for the fi rst time, it will be
in "DEMO" mode. To exit this mode, press and release preset 1,
then SLEEP/SNOOZE, then preset 6 on top of the radio.
B. After exiting the DEMO mode, the radio
displays the Select Language screen.
Choose your preferred language.
C. The Network Setup screen displays
connection options:
• Select Wired to connect using an
Ethernet cable and proceed to step D.
OR
• Select Wireless, then choose from setup options displayed:
– Detect Networks allows you to search for available networks,
then choose your network.
– Use WPS allows you to select from Push Button Mode or PIN
Mode to pair up with open WPS router.
– Enter network SSID allows you to manually enter a known
network name (SSID). See tips to the right.
– If the network is secure, select security type and/or enter your
password in the Network Security screen.
Press to show "DONE"
and SELECT to confi rm.
Press or to highlight,
SELECT to confi rm.
D. The radio should now connect to the Internet. If the radio does
not connect refer to the troubleshooting section in your user
manual.
After connecting to the Internet
• If you did not activate your Infinite
Radio accounts, or if the radio cannot
get your details from the Infinite Radio
server, the radio may ask for your
country. Input your country. Select
your country and then input your ZIP code (US), Postal code
(Canada)or city (Mexico) accordingly.
• If your radio has successfully connected to the Internet you will
hear a welcome message streaming from the Internet.
Learn more about your Infi nite Radio
Visit www.arinfi niteradio.com to download the user manual for your radio. Read the user
manual for more information on the player's features, safety and warranty information, and
answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
turning on
Need more help?
Do not return this product to the store.
Visit www.arinfi niteradio.com to get the latest fi rmware updates and FAQ's.
Controls
Use the
Station presets
navigation
controls to
On/standby
make choices
and input
Audio source
information:
− move highlight up
Weather
– move highlight down
– move selection/navigate
left
– move selection/navigate
right
Heart
SELECT - confi rm selected
option or character Ban
Tag
When inputting characters,
press or to choose among
Menu up
uppercase, lowercase, numeric,
Previous/scan
or special characters.
To insert spaces or correct
back/reverse/
mistakes, press to display the
menu back
Commands list and then press
Menu down
or to choose the desired
command.
About passphrase:
• This radio supports secured
access points using the
Wireless Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) keys or Wi-Fi Protected Rear panel connections
Access (WPA and WPA2)
standards.
• WEP keys are either 10 or
26 characters long (e.g.
6E78214A52). Note that
some Wi-Fi routers support
passphrase generation for
WEP security. However, there
is no industry standard for
WEP passphrase generation
and this radio does not
support WEP passphrases.
• If you are using a WEP
secured access point, enter
the WEP key (HEX format)
instead of the passphrase.
LAN port
Headphone/
audio line-out
RealAudio is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.
Sleep timer/
snooze
Volume
Alarm set/
WEATHER
alarm off
Clock set
Home/Main
menu
Record
Play/pause
Display
Next/scan/fast
forward/menu
forward
Menu select
AM loop
antenna socket
FM antenna
Power adapter
DC IN
input socket
USB 2.0 port
You can connect USB devices to the USB port:
The radio can play open MP3, WMA, and RealAudio
audio fi les stored on the connected USB device.