AR ARIR201 User Manual

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ARIR201
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.

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  • Page 1 ARIR201 It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Some of the following information may not ap- intended use. In order to disconnect the ply to your particular product; however, as with apparatus from the mains completely, the any electronic product, precautions should be mains plug should be disconnected from the observed during handling and use.
  • Page 3: Plugging In For Power

    This equipment is a Class II or double Ecology insulated electrical appliance. It has Help protect the environment - we recommend been designed in such a way that it that you dispose of used batteries by putting does not require a safety connection to them into specially designed receptacles.
  • Page 4: Fcc Information

    FCC Information FCC information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin Listening to recordings ............26 Deleting recordings ..............26 Unpack the unit ................7 Setup your AR Infinite Radio accounts ....... 8 Optional: Insert AAA batteries in the base of the USB Input radio ....................8 Accessing USB Input mode ............ 27 Optional: For use with a "Wired"...
  • Page 6: End User License Agreement

    End user license agreement This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product. End user license agreement expressly permitted herein; (iv) remove or alter any copyright notices on all copies of the Program; or (v) rent, lease or lend IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR the Program.
  • Page 7 INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER NONINFRINGEMENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL RN BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR...
  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Before you begin Dear Acoustic Research customer, Thank you for purchasing the AR Wi-Fi Infinite Radio. This product will let you listen to Slacker™ Radio (where available), Pandora Radio, Internet Radio, MP3tunes, AM/FM tuner, weather forecast and music recorded in the internal memory or a USB device.
  • Page 9: Setup Your Ar Infinite Radio Accounts

    2. Setup your AR Infinite 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.)
  • Page 10: Optional: For Use With A "Wired" Connection

    4. Optional: For use with a "Wired" connection Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you do not have a wireless (Wi-Fi) access point. L A N 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 turning on...
  • Page 11: Set Up The Radio

    6. Set up the radio D. Wired This method uses an Ethernet cable shown in Refer to Using the menus on page step 4 on page 9 to wire the radio directly up 14-15 for more information on to your broadband modem, router, hub, or making choices and inputting switch.
  • Page 12 • At the Network Setup screen, press Then go to step H to complete your to select Wireless and then press SELECT. connection. The Network Setup screen then shows with • Interference may sometimes block your three setup options. Press to choose network from showing up in the list.
  • Page 13: Check Ip Address

    • Input your ZIP code if you select United H. If Enter SSID is selected, the Network Setup screen will be displayed. Enter your SSID. States. • Input your Postal code if you select Canada. • If your network is secured (indicated by ), you will be asked to enter your network's security type and password.
  • Page 14: General Controls

    General controls Front and top Sleep timer/ Station presets snooze On/standby Volume Audio source Alarm set WEATHER Clock set Weather Home/Main menu Heart Record Play/pause Display Menu up Next/scan/fast Previous/scan forward/menu back/reverse/ forward menu back Menu down Menu select Rear AM loop antenna socket FM antenna...
  • Page 15: Turning On Or Off

    Turning on or off Using the menus Press ON/STANDBY to turn the radio on or off The display window shows the playback screen, (standby mode). browse screen, settings screen, messages etc. What appears on the window varies depending on the function you are using. Volume control Rotate the VOL.
  • Page 16 To input characters: To exit the input screen without • Some menus require character input (e.g. saving, select the Cancel command. password, ZIP code). • When inputting characters, press enter the alpha-numeric characters listed at the bottom of the screen. Press SELECT to confirm selections.
  • Page 17: Accessing The Digital Clock

    Clock and alarm Accessing the digital clock The Wi-Fi Internet Radio also includes a digital You may also adjust the clock time clock which will be automatically updated when manually and turn off the automatic connected to the Internet. time update (Auto Sync) when connected with the Internet.
  • Page 18: Sleep Mode

    • When the alarm is turned ON, the set alarm 8. Press to highlight one of the sources time (e.g. AL: 7:00AM) will show in the lower of wake sound: left corner of the clock display. • When the alarm is turned OFF, "AL: Off" will Beep/ show on the clock display.
  • Page 19: Slacker Radio

    Slacker Radio Listening to Slacker Radio Slacker Radio is a premium, streaming content To select a station (free account users): provider partner which offers "personalization" 1. Press to highlight a station genre and through the use of selectable "Heart" and "Ban" then press SELECT.
  • Page 20: Tag Options

    To store the current station as a preset: • To further manage your artist 1. Select a station. stations, unmark the banned songs or banned artists, please 2. Press and hold 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 on top of the login your Slacker account (www.slacker.
  • Page 21: Pandora Radio

    Pandora Radio • Press SELECT and use the displayed Pandora Radio is a premium, streaming content activation code to create your account online. provider partner which offers “personalization” • Press SELECT after done and follow the through the use of selectable “Thumbs Up” and on-screen instruction to enter your login “Thumbs Down”...
  • Page 22: Tag Options

    To thumb down a song in the current station • To edit a preset station, repeat the steps • Press while listening. The current song will above to overwrite the previously stored be marked as banned. For tracks from shared station.
  • Page 23: Internet Radio

    Internet Radio With Internet radio, you can listen to music, To store the current station as a preset: news, sports, weather or talk radio in other 1. Select a station. countries or from your home town. It offers the most music selections from around the world 2.
  • Page 24: Recording Internet Radio

    To assign the current station as the wake sound of the alarm clock: 1. Press . 2. Press to highlight Send to Alarm and then press SELECT. Recording Internet Radio Notice! Use of the recording feature is for personal use only. (Files cannot be transferred or moved from the internal memory.) During recording, key functionality will be limited.
  • Page 25: Mp3Tunes

    MP3tunes Listening to music in MP3tunes MP3tunes is a Music Service Provider (MSP) and the home of MP3tunes Locker, a secure, online Locker music space to allow unlimited listening. Your music files are categorized according to MP3tunes users can upload their own music artists, albums and playlists.
  • Page 26: Fm/Am Tuner

    FM/AM Tuner FM/AM antenna To assign the current station as the wake • For FM reception, uncoil the FM antenna at sound of the alarm clock: the back of the radio, ensuring it is fully 1. Press . extended (you may even want to tape it to the wall behind the radio if possible.
  • Page 27: Recordings

    Recordings Deleting recordings The radio's internal memory stores up to 10 1. Press hours of recordings from Internet Radio and FM/ to highlight an unwanted AM Tuner. recording and then press SELECT. 2. Press to highlight Delete and then Accessing Recordings press SELECT.
  • Page 28: Usb Input

    USB Input The radio can play back music files (mp3, wma and RealAudio (RA8 and G2) formats) stored on an external USB device connected to it. The USB connection port is located at the back of the radio. Accessing USB Input mode •...
  • Page 29: Weather

    Weather Weather broadcast Thunderstorms Your radio includes a complimentary Severe thunderstorms 4 year weather, on-demand subscription from WeatherBug® Sleet A digital weather broadcast is available including: Frozen mix • Text-to-speech reading of weather forecast for the ZIP code (US), Postal code (Canada) or City Snow (Mexico) associated with the radio •...
  • Page 30: Emergency Broadcast System Alert

    For Canada: For Mexico: To return to the previous audio source or playback screen: Press WEATHER a third time. Emergency Broadcast System alert When an Emergency Broadcast System alert is received, the radio will: • pause current audio playback, • display the emergency warning text on the display, •...
  • Page 31: Settings

    Some menus may require character input, refer to page 15 for tips on Device info inputting characters. To show the firmware version, MAC address, PIN number of the radio. MAC address and PIN are necessary to activate your AR Infinite Radio accounts.
  • Page 32: More Information

    More information Troubleshooting tips Clock time is incorrect. The radio cannot be turned on. • Refer to Account Info in the Settings menu • Plug the AC power adapter securely into the and make sure you have correctly input your radio and a wall outlet.
  • Page 33: Copyright Warning

    Technical specification preset 1, then SLEEP/SNOOZE, then Product: Wi-Fi Internet Radio preset 6. Brand: Acoustic Research Model: ARIR201 My question was not answered here. Electrical Consumption: 10W • Visit www.arinfiniteradio.com for an up-to- date list of frequently asked questions.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications For your records Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to Hardware obtain warranty parts and service. • Dimensions: 212 mm H, 94 mm W, 154 mm D In the event that service should be required, you • Unit Weight: 790 g (27.9oz) (without may need both the model number and the serial batteries)
  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    Warranty information Limited warranty This Warranty is in lieu of all other express 12 Month Limited Warranty warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED Applies to Acoustic Research Audio/Video WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED Products WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP.
  • Page 36 • Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. •...
  • Page 37 Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change. The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice.

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