Monitor Audio AirStream 20 User Manual
Monitor Audio AirStream 20 User Manual

Monitor Audio AirStream 20 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AirStream User Manual AirStream 20 AirStream 20 D iPod Dock / Internet / Wi-Fi / DAB / FM Radio System AirStream 20 USA...
  • Page 3 WARNING • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE • TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT • EXCESSIVE SOUND PRESSURE FROM EARPHONES AND HEADPHONES CAN CAUSE HEARING LOSS • USE OF CONTROLS OR ADjUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE • CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EqUIPMENT This lightning flash with an arrow head FCC RF Radiation Exposure statement: symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    When a cart is used, use caution when Francais: Le marquage de l’appareil figure sur la partie inférieure du boîtier. moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms, or when unused for long periods of time. AirStream 20...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LCD STAnDBy - BACkLIGHT PRODuCT SeT uP Manually Scanning for DAB Stations TIMe AnD DATe Where to Position your AirStream 20 Storing a DAB Station Preset To Manually Set the Time and Date Switching on and Select a DAB Station Preset...
  • Page 6: Welcome

    1 x ethernet cable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption then you will need to know the 1 x 3.5 mm jack lead WeP or WPA code to enable your AirStream 20 to communicate with your network. user Manual/Guides •...
  • Page 7: Buttons And Connections

    ButtonS & connectIonS rear of airStream 20 Aerial Connection top of airStream 20 Display Stereo Headphone Preset Output Right Button Buttons (hidden) Play/ Pause Button Left Button Power ethernet Auxiliary Stereo Audio Tune/ Select Dial Input Input Input Output Alarm...
  • Page 8: Definitions

    In DAB mode, it brings up the station list. In FM mode and Auxiliary • Stand By - Turns the AirStream 20 on or back to stand by mode. When in Stand mode, it has no function by, you can set the display to be fully illuminated, partially, or not at all •...
  • Page 9: Product Set Up

    Press the ‘Stand By’ button on the remote or product (see the images on page 3). The main menu will be displayed (if it is not displayed, press the menu button): Where to position your airStream 20 It is important that you consider carefully in advance where your AirStream 20 will be Main Menu Internet...
  • Page 10 ‘Tune/ Select Dial’ (or Ok on the remote) to select it. If your network name or SSID has been hidden, the AirStream 20 will not be able to detect it. you can either turn on the SSID of your access point and then select ’[Rescan]’...
  • Page 11: Advanced Users

    Within this same menu list you can select ‘View settings’, which enables you to Selecting a Listening mode see the current settings for: When the AirStream 20 is turned on (out of standby mode) for the first time, it will start • MAC address DHCP up in the ‘Main Menu’...
  • Page 12: Internet Radio

    (below). If this display doesn’t appear, press the Menu button: remote to find and select the station that you would like to listen to. The AirStream 20 will then connect to that radio station. The name of the station Internet radio will be displayed as well as the status e.g.: ‘Connecting...’, ‘Loading...’...
  • Page 13: Storing An Internet Station Preset

    Choose from the following 3 options (very much like the Internet radio station search): The AirStream 20 can store up to 4 internet stations in its preset memories for instant Location - enables a choice of continent and then a country. A list of podcasts access to your favourites stations.
  • Page 14: My Favourites And My Added Stations

    Frontier Silicon website (listed above) and enter the to the answer to the question. Alternatively you can call the Helpline. See page 2. Access Code from your AirStream 20. The register tab is on the right hand side of the web page.
  • Page 15: Music Player Using The Music Player

    This will only need to be done once. In order to play music files stored on your computer via the AirStream 20, first ensure It is recommended that the PC and AirStream 20 are positioned near each other the following: during this phase as access to each will be required.
  • Page 16 Media Player, the AirStream 20 must be connected as follows: The AirStream 20 must be switched on and connected to the same network as the computer. (see page 5, Switching on and Connecting to your network) Press the ‘Mode’...
  • Page 17: Music Player Display

    Click on ‘unknown Device’ and then click on the ‘Allow’ button, then Music player 12:00 ‘Ok’. Track Title Going back to the AirStream 20, select the Server/ PC again. If it can communicate Artist: with the Server/ PC, it will show the following display: UPnP Music player Music >...
  • Page 18: Dab Radio

    To choose an alternative DAB station, press the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ When you switch on the AirStream 20 it will always start in the mode that was last arrow button or the ‘Previous’, ‘next’ buttons on the remote to scroll through the used, iPod/ DAB/ FM/ Internet for example.
  • Page 19: Storing A Dab Station Preset

    There are several different types of information that are transmitted by the broadcaster. Press the ‘Info’ key to scroll When the AirStream 20 is playing the station to be saved to a preset, press and hold through the display options.
  • Page 20: Manual Tune

    20, it is possible to use this control signal to expand or compress the dynamic then manually adjust the aerial, or the location of the AirStream 20, to obtain the range (the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds) of the reproduced strongest possible signal for that channel.
  • Page 21: Prune Invalid

    - (P1- P4). no display indicates the station has no preset. Scroll through the options and select the desired station order listing option. This is the current set time and will be constantly displayed on your 12:00 AirStream 20. monitoraudio.com...
  • Page 22: Fm Radio

    Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ or ‘Ok’ button on the remote and it will automatically When the AirStream 20 is in FM mode it can receive Radio Data System or ‘RDS’ scan through the stations until it finds a strong enough signal. It will then stop and information if being transmitted by the broadcaster.
  • Page 23: Changing The Audio Setting

    This Symbol indicates the signal strength. Obviously, the more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. There will be a maximum of 5 bars When the AirStream 20 is playing the station to be saved to a preset, press and hold displayed.
  • Page 24: Ipod Mode

    The iPod dock of the AirStream 20, is compatible with all Apple iPods and iPhones. This is used to connect an MP3 player, personal CD player, etc. to the AirStream 20. Once an iPod is docked, the AirStream 20 can recharge the iPod, control it through We recommend that the volume level of the auxiliary device is set to approximately the tune/select dial and the surrounding buttons or remote control and play the iPod’s...
  • Page 25: Main Menu

    Save - Saves your alarm settings. ‘Save’ MuST be selected to store any alarm SLeep settings, even when making small changes. It is possible to set the AirStream 20 to automatically switch off after 15, 30, 45 or 60 SyStem SettIngS menu minutes. To access this menu option press the ‘Sleep/ Snooze’ button.
  • Page 26: Auto Update

    Press the ‘Return Button’ (see page 3) at any point to go back and alter any settings. Daylight savings auto update It is possible to set the AirStream 20 to automatically update the time and date when tuned to a DAB, FM radio station or network that provides this service. This feature factory reSet can be disabled if desired.
  • Page 27: Factory Reset Software Update

    From the System Settings Menu, highlight and select ‘Software update’. The This enables the AirStream 20 to keep up to date with the latest soft and firmware Software update menu will be displayed: updates. Changes could be in the form of updates to the system’s features or, if necessary, minor bug fixes.
  • Page 28: Info

    Press Select to restart Note: If there is a major update to the AirStream 20, then the internet settings and all presets will be lost. Please make a note of them in the table on page 26 for future reference. If any stations have been stored in ‘My Favourites’...
  • Page 29: Help

    I cannot see the name of the computer to connect to on the AirStream 20 will not be able to find it. either turn on the SSID of your access point and then select one of the options as on page 6 ‘[Rescan]’ or manually...
  • Page 30: Dab Radio Reception Is Poor

    Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) and can be contacted on +44(0) 1268 740580. DaB radio reception is poor The helpdesk may ask you for the software version of your AirStream 20 and so it • Please check that the aerial is FuLLy extended for the maximum signal strength may be a good idea to note this before you call.
  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    The AirStream 20 is of superior design and manufacture and should be treated with This product has a warranty of 12 months from date of purchase and is therefore care. The suggestions below will help you to enjoy this product and its remarkable guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during that period.
  • Page 32: Glossary Of Terms

    Eq - equaliser. This is used to change the characteristics of the sound output by the conventional FM radio broadcasts. The RDS system standardises several types of AirStream 20. The changes can include accentuated bass, treble or voices. These information transmitted, including time, track/artist info and station identification. RDS are all preset curves that cannot be altered.
  • Page 33 Real - RealAudio is a proprietary audio format developed by Realnetworks. It uses WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access is a certification program created by the Wi-Fi Alliance a variety of audio codecs, ranging from low-bit rate formats that can be used over to indicate compliance with the security protocol created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to dialup modems, to high-fidelity formats for music.
  • Page 36 Monitor Audio Ltd. 24 Brook Road Rayleigh, essex SS6 7xJ england Tel: +44 (0)1268 740580 Fax: +44 (0)1268 740589 email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk monitoraudio.com Designed in the United Kingdom Version 1. 2010...

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