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Important safety instructions
on page 68 of ths manual.
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to nstall and operate your new VTech product. Please revew ths manual
thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and
feature rch VTech product. For support, shoppng, and everythng new at
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  • Page 1 68 of ths manual. Ths manual has all the feature operatons and troubleshootng necessary to nstall and operate your new VTech product. Please revew ths manual thoroughly to ensure proper nstallaton and operaton of ths nnovatve and feature rch VTech product. For support, shoppng, and everythng new at...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Internet rado ....20 IS9181 layout ....3 Play Internet rado staton .
  • Page 3 External USB & Frewre drves ..51 Technical specifications Access your musc from the IS9181 ..52 Play musc on your computer ..52 FM rado .

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    In addton, the IS9181 provdes weather for your area. Before you begin Remove both clear plastc protectve sheets from the top and from the dsplay of the IS9181. Minimum requirements You must have the following to access Internet radio and the music files stored on your computer.

  • Page 5: Parts ChecklSt

    Before you begin Parts checklist Your IS9181 package contans the followng tems. Save your sales recept • To purchase and orgnal packagng n the event warranty servce s necessary. a replacement power adapter or remote control, vst our webste at www.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Is9181 Is9181 Layout

    Getting to know the IS9181 IS9181 layout Top vew 1. MENU 9. STANDBY Show settngs and optons. Press to swtch between standby mode and on. 2. SOURCE Enterng standby mode exts Select musc source (Internet menus, stops the musc, and...
  • Page 7 2. VTech logo with backlight 6. AUX IN port Blnks whle the IS9181 boots up. Connect the suppled audo On when the IS9181 s on. Back vew cable here to lsten to an external Off when the IS9181 s n audo devce.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Layout

    Getting to know the IS9181 Remote control layout The keys on the remote control correspond to the keys on the IS9181, so you can perform all operatons usng the remote control. 1. STANDBY Press to swtch between standby Press to navgate through the menu mode and on.

  • Page 9: Is9181 Status Cons

    Getting to know the IS9181 IS9181 status icons 9:25 AM 1. Clock (page 16) 7. Favorites (page 56) You can set the clock manually or Favortes No. 12 s playng. automatcally from the Internet (see 8. Play page 16). The rado or musc s playng.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation IS9181 installation A wreless network wth Internet access s requred to complete the setup of your IS9181. For easer setup, wrte the requred nformaton n the table below. WIRELESS NETWORK Your Network Name (SSID) Your Password (Network Key)
  • Page 11 To nstall the IS9181: finished booting up for the Plug the IS9181 power adapter nto the power first time, Press STANDBY port labeled DC 14V on the back of the IS9181, Press STANDBY to advance to to advance to device device setup...

  • Page 12: Standby Mode

    Installation Standby mode Every tme that you plug n the IS9181 and each tme t regans power after an outage, the progress bar appears on the screen. It may take up to three mnutes to complete the boot-up process. When the clock appears, the IS9181 s n standby mode. Press STANDBY to turn on and use the IS9181.

  • Page 13: Remote Control NstallatOn

    Installation Remote control installation The battery is already installed in the remote control. However, you must remove the plastc tab before use (as shown to the Pull right). Replace remote control battery Back of remote control Use a CR2025 lithium cell battery (sold separately) or equivalent to replace the remote control battery.

  • Page 14: Menu Alarm

    • The alarm clock Alarm off. To set the alarm: does not work on Screen Brightness battery power. Wth the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Wireless Network The alarm clock Clock Alarm Rotate the dal to hghlght and press SELECT.

  • Page 15: To Stop The Buzzer

    Menu Alarm 9. Rotate the dal to adjust the volume and press SELECT. 10. Rotate the dal to hghlght DONE and press SELECT. Alarm Settings updated appears. When the alarm goes off, the selected alarm source plays contnuously. If the selected source s Internet rado or FM rado, the last staton that you lstened to plays and the staton nformaton s shown on the bottom bar.

  • Page 16: To Cancel Snooze

    You can adjust the screen brghtness to sut dfferent lghtng condtons. To Menu change the brghtness of the screen: Alarm Screen Brightness Wth the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Wireless Network Screen Brightness Rotate the dal to hghlght and press SELECT. The...

  • Page 17: WReless Network

    Wireless Network the lst, press To connect to your wreless network: Clock BACK and try Weather Settings Wth the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. searchng agan. If you stll do not Wireless Network Rotate the dal to hghlght and press...
  • Page 18 CANCEL go to the screen NOTES: wth the current • If the IS9181 cannot find the network in one minute, an error message settngs for appears. the wreless • The password for the wreless network s dfferent than the password network.

  • Page 19: Clock

    t automatcally set by the Internet. Alarm Screen Brightness To set the clock to be automatcally set by the Internet: Wireless Network Wth the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Clock Weather Settings Clock and press SELECT.
  • Page 20 Menu Clock To set the clock manually: Menu Alarm Wth the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Screen Brightness Clock and press SELECT. Wireless Network Rotate the dal to hghlght Clock and press SELECT. Rotate the dal to hghlght CHANGE Weather Settings and press SELECT.

  • Page 21: Weather SettNgs

    INFO key. Wireless Network Clock To program the weather settngs for your area: Weather Settings Wth the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Rotate the dal to hghlght Weather Settings and press SELECT. Weather Settings CHANGE and press SELECT.

  • Page 22: Product Id

    Ths screen dsplays the product nformaton, such as ts MAC address, assigned IP address, web code, and firmware version. You need to know the web code of the IS9181 when addng a new rado staton to the IS9181 through the VTech website (see page 22).

  • Page 23: Source

    The Internet rado statons are organzed nto dfferent categores. You can search for and play Internet rado statons by browsng through the avalable categores. You may also search for rado stations using the VTech website (see page 22). To play the Internet radio station: Wth the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE.
  • Page 24 Source Internet radio Play Internet radio station Alternative 1.fm Indie 104 4. Rotate the dal to hghlght the desred rado staton and press SELECT. The 1.fm X selected rado staton plays. Buzz Radio Free Radio Santa Cruz To mute the sound, press .

  • Page 25: My StatOns

    You can search for and add Internet rado statons to the My Stations folder at http://www vtechcanada com/IS9181. Use this website when you are unable to find a radio staton on the IS9181, you want more search optons, and when you want the convenence of a computer screen for vewng all the staton choces.

  • Page 26: Play Added Internet RadO StatOn

    Source Internet radio My Stations Play added Internet radio station Source Internet Radio Wth the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE. My Music Rotate the dal to hghlght Internet Radio and press SELECT. FM Radio Rotate the dal to hghlght My Stations and press SELECT.

  • Page 27: My MusC

    The IS9181 can play musc stored on one or more computers on your wreless network. Your computer must be on for the IS9181 to see and play your music files. The IS9181 only supports the following formats of music files: •...

  • Page 28: Computer Setup For My MusC - WNdows

    Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Determine the version of your Windows operating system If you do not know what operatng system you are usng: Clck on the Start menu. Rght clck My Computer and clck on Propertes. Windows 2000: Windows XP: Windows Vista (All versions):...

  • Page 29: Share A Folder On WNdows 2000 ProfessOnal

    Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows 2000 Professional For the IS9181 to access the musc on your computer, you must share the folder where the musc s located. Rght clck on the folder you wsh to share.

  • Page 30: Create A New User Account For WNdows 2000

    Create a new user account for Windows 2000 You must create a new user account n Wndows 2000 for the IS9181 to access the musc on your computer. If you would like to access music files on multiple computers you will need to create the same user account wth the same password on each computer.
  • Page 31 Finish. To ensure the securty of your computer we recommend that you create a password for the IS9181 user account. A typcal password conssts of 6-8 characters ncludng numbers and letters. Note: If you are gong to create the user account on multple computers then you must use the same password on each.

  • Page 32: Share A Folder On WNdows Xp

    Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows XP For the IS9181 to access the musc on your computer, you must share the folder where the musc s located. Rght clck on the folder you wsh to share.
  • Page 33 Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows XP If you see the screen shown below, clck on 4. When the followng message box appears, the phrase: If you understand the security select Just enable file sharing and clck risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here.

  • Page 34: Create A New User Account For WNdows Xp

    Create a new user account for Windows XP You must create a new user account n Wndows XP for the IS9181 to access the musc on your computer. If you would like to access music files on multiple computers you need to create the same user account wth the same password on each computer.
  • Page 35 2. Clck User Accounts, then clck Create a 4. Select Computer administrator as the new account. account type. 3. You MUST Enter IS9181 (the “IS” must be capitalized) as the new account name then clck Next. Note: If you are gong to create the user account on multple computers, then you must use the same account name.
  • Page 36 Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create a new user account for Windows XP 5. Create a password. Clck on the user con next to the IS9181 user account, then clck Create a password. To ensure the securty of your computer we recommend that you create a password for the IS9181 user account.
  • Page 37 Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create a new user account for Windows XP If you want to swtch back to Classc Vew clck on Switch to Classic View.

  • Page 38: Share A Folder On WNdows VSta

    Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows Vista For the IS9181 to access the musc on your computer, you must share the folder where the musc s located. 5. The User Account Control prompts for your Rght clck on the folder you wsh to share.
  • Page 39 Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows Vista 6. The computer may take a few mnutes to setup the network access. When the setup s complete and you see the confirmation screen shown below, click Done.

  • Page 40: Create New User Account N WNdows VSta

    Create new user account in Windows Vista You must create a new user account n Wndows Vsta for the IS9181 to access the musc on your computer. If you would like to access music files on multiple computers, you must create the same user account wth the same password on each computer.
  • Page 41 Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create new user account in Windows Vista 2. Clck User Accounts and Family Safety or 3. Clck Add or remove user accounts. User Accounts. -OR- 4. The User Account Control prompts for your permsson, clck Continue.
  • Page 42 6. You MUST Enter IS9181 (the “IS” must be capitalized) as the new account name. 7. Select Administrator as the account type. 8. Clck Create Account. Note: If you are gong to create the IS9181 user account on multple computers then you must use the same account name.
  • Page 43 Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create new user account in Windows Vista 9. Create a password. Clck on the user con next to the IS9181 user account. Then clck Create a password. To ensure the securty of your computer we recommend that you create a password for the IS9181 user account.
  • Page 44 Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create new user account in Windows Vista If you want to swtch back to Classc Vew clck on Switch to Classic View.

  • Page 45: Computer Setup For My MusC - Mac

    Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 4 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder Under the Apple menu, select System You must name the account IS9181 and Preferences and choose the Accounts pane.
  • Page 46 Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 4 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder 4. After the account s created, open the 6. After checkng the “Wndows Sharng” box, Sharng Pane under System Preferences.
  • Page 47 Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 4 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder 7. After enablng to IS9181 account to allow 8. After settng up sharng, you may now qut wndows sharng, choose the Frewall button System Preferences.
  • Page 48 Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 4 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder 10. In Drectory Access, ensure SMB/CIFS s checked and selected.
  • Page 49 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder 11. You wll need to move your musc to the IS9181 account n order for the IS9181 to access the musc. You may make duplcates of the musc you wsh to play n the IS9181 musc folder.
  • Page 50 17. Create a path to the IS9181 account musc folder and Tunes musc wll pont to that folder. Now the IS9181 account houses all of your musc. Any new musc added n Tunes wll show on the Update Computer list IS9181 after you select .

  • Page 51: InstructOns For Is9181 Setup WTh Mac Os 10.5

    Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 5 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder Under the Apple menu, select System You must name the account IS9181 and Preferences and choose the Accounts pane.
  • Page 52 Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 5 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder 4. Select the Sharng pane from the System 5. When you press the “Optons…” button, you Preferences applcaton.
  • Page 53 Source Computer setup for My Music - Mac Instructions for IS9181 setup with Mac OS 10 5 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder 6. Clck the + button under the “Shared Folder” pane. Navgate to your exstng Tunes or other musc folder.

  • Page 54: External Usb & FRewRe DrVes

    You can now close the System Preferences. On the IS9181 go to My Musc and select Update Computer Lst and reconnect wth the desred Mac. Your musc folder wll now be avalable and...

  • Page 55: Access Your MusC From The Is9181

    • If your IS9181 cannot find the computer with your music files, there may be a firewall program installed which is blocking access. Temporarily disable the firewall, or see the firewall software user’s manual to allow ICMP echo requests. Visit...
  • Page 56 If you are playng My Music and you change to another source, when you select My Music agan the same file plays. The IS9181 wll automatcally repeat all the songs that are n the folder you are playng from. If you have chosen My Music as your source and you press MENU, one addtonal tem appear at the top of the menu: •...

  • Page 57: Fm RadO

    Source FM radio Play FM radio station To lsten to FM rado statons: Wth the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE. Rotate the dal to hghlght and press SELECT. FM Radio Source Internet Radio Press to seek the next lower FM frequency with sufficient signal strength.

  • Page 58: Aux N

    Please note that the IS9181 does not provde power or control to your external audo devce. 12:00AM You can adjust the lstenng volume usng the VOL + / VOL - on the IS9181 and/or the volume control of your external audo devce. Aux In If the sound s dstorted, try decreasng the volume on the external audo devce.

  • Page 59: Favorites

    Favorites Add to favorites When ether an Internet rado staton or FM rado staton s playng, you can add the current staton that s playng to your favortes for easy access. The favortes entres are sorted n numerc order and duplcate entres are allowed.

  • Page 60: Play FavorTes

    To play your favorites, you must first select the source. To play your favorites: • If the source s not selected Wth the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE. first, No Source Rotate the dal to hghlght the desred source (Internet Radio, or FM selected appears when Radio) and press SELECT.

  • Page 61: Move FavorTes

    • To go back to the screen currently favorte: playng, press Wth the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE. MENU and select Now Playing Rotate the dal to hghlght the desred source (Internet Radio, or FM Radio) and press SELECT. Press FAVORITES and a lst of saved favortes for that source appears.

  • Page 62: Delete FavorTes

    Favorites Delete favorites You can delete one favorte or all favortes. To delete favortes: Wth the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE. Rotate the dal to hghlght the desred source (Internet Radio, or FM Radio) and press SELECT. Press FAVORITES and a lst of saved favortes for that source appears.

  • Page 63: Info

    After you have set up the weather feature (see page 18), press INFO and rotate Weather the dal to vew the 5-day weather forecast. If you do not press a key wthn one mnute, the IS9181 wll return to your playng screen. Rotate dial to view 5-day forecast...

  • Page 64: Optional External Audio System Connection

    Optional external audio system connection The IS9181 can send musc beng played to an external audo system for more control over the sound qualty. To connect the IS9181 to an external audo system: Connect one end of audio cables (RCA type, not included) to the LINE OUT jacks on the back of the IS9181, matchng the cable colors.

  • Page 65: Optional Battery Installation

    Replace the battery cover. It clcks nto place when Battery cover attached correctly. When powered by batteres, the IS9181 operates the same as when t s plugged nto an AC power outlet wth the followng exceptons: • A battery con appears on the status bar at the top of the screen (see page •...
  • Page 66 Optional battery installation • The batteres do not mantan the clock settng. If your clock s set manually and the IS9181 loses power, then the settng s lost. We recommend you have the clock set by the Internet (see page 16), so when the power returns, the clock setting will be automatically set by the Internet.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Service, visit our website at www.vtechcanada.com, or call 1 (800) 267-7377. General • You cannot access any of the features of the IS9181 when it is in standby (idle) mode. Power up the unt by pressng STANDBY. • Reset procedure: Unplug the power cord and remove all batteries (if used) IS9181. Wait approximate 30 seconds, then plug the cord back in and re-install the batteries (if used).
  • Page 68 • Use your computer to play the Internet rado staton stream va the broadcastng webste (page 22). If the station plays on your computer, try to reset the IS9181 and reconnect to the station. • If you experence a slow response when browsng the Internet rado drectory, bufferng, or choppy audo play.
  • Page 69 FM radio • If the FM rado recepton s poor, try movng the IS9181 to a dfferent part of your home and on a dfferent electrcal outlet. • Keep the IS9181 at least two feet away from other electronc devces and applances to reduce...
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting AUX IN • If you have trouble wth the volume, you can adjust the volume usng the IS9181 and the volume control on your external devce. • Make sure the auxlary cable s properly plugged nto the IS9181 and your external devce.

  • Page 71: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions When using your IS9181 equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, ncludng the followng: Read and understand all nstructons. Follow all warnngs and nstructons marked on the product.

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Handle the unit gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your IS9181 if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your unt can be damaged f t gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors n the ran, or handle t wth wet hands. Do not nstall the IS9181 near a snk, bathtub or shower.

  • Page 73: Warranty

    How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defectve Product under the terms of ths lmted warranty, ths lmted warranty also apples to repared or replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year warranty;...
  • Page 74 Product n transt. If the Product falure s not covered by ths lmted warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of ths lmted warranty, VTech wll notfy you and wll request that you authorze the cost of repar pror to any further repar actvty. You must pay for the cost of repar and return shppng costs for the repar of Products that are not covered by ths lmted warranty.
  • Page 75 Product is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an mpled warranty lasts, so the above lmtaton may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be lable for any ndrect, specal, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this Product.

  • Page 76: Fcc Part 15

    COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: WiFi Internet Radio Model Number: IS9181 This product contains FCC ID: EW780-6569-00 This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 77: Fcc Notice

    FCC Part 15 FCC NOTICE Ths product has been tested and found to comply wth the requrements for a Class B dgtal devce under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These requrements are ntended to provde reasonable protecton aganst harmful nterference n a resdental nstallaton. Ths equpment generates, uses and can radate rado frequency energy and, f not nstalled and used n accordance wth the nstructons, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 78: Ic Rss-210 (Canada)

    IC RSS-210 (Canada) PRODUCT This product contains IC 1135A-80656900 This product complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaton.

  • Page 79: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Sze 314 mm (w) X 159 mm (d) X 88 mm (h) Weght 1420 grams Power requrements 14V DC 32 ° F — 122 ° F Operatng temperature 0 ° C — 50 ° C IMPORTANT: Ths product s protected by certan ntellectual property rghts of Mcrosoft Corporaton. Use or dstrbuton of such technology outsde of ths product s prohbted wthout a lcense from Mcrosoft or an authorzed Mcrosoft subsdary.
  • Page 80 Computer setup for My Musc - Optonal battery nstallaton 62 Wndows 25 Optonal external audo system Create a new user account for Gettng to know the IS9181 3 connecton 61 Wndows 2000 27 Create a new user account for Wndows XP 31...
  • Page 81 Index Remote control nstallaton 10 Warranty 70 Remote control layout 5 Weather forecast 60 Replace remote control battery 10 Weather settngs 18 Wreless network 14 Screen brghtness 13 Share a folder on Wndows 2000 Professonal 26 Share a folder on Wndows Vsta 35 Share a folder on Wndows XP 29 Source 20 Standby mode 9...
  • Page 82 A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Dstrbuted n the U.S.A. by VTech Communcatons, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon 97008 Dstrbuted n Canada by VTech Technologes Canada, Ltd., Rchmond, B.C. V6W 1L5 Copyright ©2009 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. Prnted n Chna.
  • Page 83 User’s manual w w w . v t e c h c a n a d a . c o m / I S 9 1 8 1 Model: IS9181...

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