Acoustic Research ARIRC600i Quick Start Manual

QuickStartGuide
Congratulations on purchasing your new Acoustic Research Wi-Fi Internet 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, then preset 6.
You should fi nd the following items in the box:
Radio Remote control*
Quick Start
User Manual
Guide (this
leafl et)
Ethernet cable
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)
2
Setup 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: 0000). (This number is also found in the Device Info screen
under the Settings menu in your radio or on the sticker located on the back of the 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.
*The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA" batteries (not included) prior to use.
v1.0 (EN)
3
Optional: For use with a "Wired" connection
ARIRC600i
Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you do not have a wireless (Wi-Fi) access point.
www.arinfi niteradio.com
LAN
Broadband modem or
Ethernet router/hub/
switch
AM loop antenna
4 Plug in and turn on the radio
Setup
Information
Card
Electrical outlet
!
5 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, 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.
– Enter 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 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 Infi nite
Radio accounts, or if the radio
Exit the DEMO mode after
cannot get your details from the
turning on
Infi nite Radio server, the radio may
ask for your postal code. Input your
Press and release preset 1, then
code.
SLEEP, then preset 6.
• If your radio has successfully connected to the Internet
you will hear a welcome message.
Learn more about your Internet 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).
Need more help?
Visit www.arinfi niteradio.com to get the latest fi rmware updates and FAQ's.
Use the navigation controls to make
choices and input information:
Radio Remote control
− move highlight up
– move highlight down
/ – move selection/navigate left
/ – move selection/navigate right
SELECT - confi rm selected option or
character
When inputting characters, press
or to choose among uppercase,
lowercase, numeric, or special
characters.
To insert spaces or correct mistakes,
press to display the Commands list
and then press or (or / ) to
choose the desired command.
Press to show "DONE" About passphrase:
and SELECT to confi rm.
• This radio supports secured
access points using the Wireless
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys or
Wi-Fi Protected 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.
Do not return this product to the store.