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Opus One A 2696 User Manual

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Digital (DAB+) Inter net FM Tuner
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  • Page 1 A 2696 Digital (DAB+) Inter net FM Tuner User Guide...

  • Page 2: Dear Valued Customer

    Dear Valued Customer Thank you for deciding to purchase this product. This instruction manual will give you a general idea of how this device operates, as well as providing you with information on safety procedures and cleaning. In order to maintain this product in good condition, and to ensure it's safe operation, please take a few minutes to read and carefully follow all the safety and operating instructions found in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SHUFFLE......................................OW PLAYING INFORMATION.................................... USING THE “PLAY TO” FEATURE IN WINDOWS 7....................... 30 SE “PLAY O” IN INDOWS EDIA LAYER..............................SE “PLAY O” ELSEWHERE IN INDOWS ..............................OW PLAYING INFORMATION.................................... USING THE A 2696 WITH AN APPLE MACINTOSH COMPUTER..................31...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    NTERNET RADIO......................................... LAYING FROM THE USIC PLAYER......................................LAYING RADIO..........................................LAYING RADIO........................................... LAYING PRESET RADIO STATIONS......................................THER SETTINGS............................................A 2696 UI OMPARISON OF IRELESS EVICE EMOTE ONTROL APPLICATION FUNCTIONALITY..............SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND FACTORY RESET........................43 OFTWARE UPGRADE..........................................ACTORY RESET............................................TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR MESSAGES........................44 RROR MESSAGES............................................

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    1. Intended Use This device is an FM/DAB/DAB+ stereo tuner with internet radio. It can be used for internet radio station reception by means of internet access either via a broadband high-speed Ethernet cable or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi). FM & DAB radio reception are also possible with an antenna.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    2. Safety Information Keep packaging and protective foil away from The following safety and hazard warnings are not only children at all times to avoid the danger of for the protection of your device, but also serve as a suffocation. protection against potential health hazards.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    3. Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the system. Please check all these parts are present before proceeding. Please inform your dealer if any part is missing or damaged. 1 x Remote control handset 2 x AAA batteries for the remote control handset 1 x DAB radio antenna cable 1 x screw-in Wi-Fi antenna 1 x stereo left and right Phono to Phono cable for...

  • Page 8: Description Of Parts

    4. Description of parts Front Panel A 2696 Digital (DAB+) Internet FM Tuner 1. USB Port - Connect mass storage media like flash drives or Hard Drives. Not suitable for keyboards, mouse, and some MP3 players not supported. 2. TUNE - / : When operating mode is FM Radio press to auto scan for previous station.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Handset

    Remote Control Handset 1. STANDBY: Press to turn unit on or off. 2. MODE: Press to select one mode within DAB, FM, Internet radio, Media player, USB. 3. Numbers (1-10): In FM or DAB modes, press and hold the number buttons to save station or frequency to a preset. Or press a button to select a stored station.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    3. Signal Output: RCA stereo ANALOGUE output connections. Connect RCA to RCA stereo pair cable (supplied), ensuring the red connector on the cable is connected to the red connector on both the A 2696 and your amplifier. 4. LAN: Ethernet cable connection for connecting between the A 2696 and a router (UTP Cable not supplied).
  • Page 11 Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when recharging rechargeable batteries. Dear Customer! Touching leaking or damaged batteries could cause skin burns. Use protective Note: gloves suitable for handling such batteries. Do not throw batteries and rechargeable batteries into household waste! Always ensure that the device has been turned off after use.

  • Page 12: Connection

    Alternatively, if you have an external aerial, you can connect a suitable cable from the socket marked DAB/FM Antenna to a wall socket that connects to the roof aerial. A 2696 Digital (DAB+) Internet FM Tuner C A U T I O N...

  • Page 13: Before Getting Started

    If this is not possible, the A 2696 tries to connect to the selected source by scanning for stations, networks, or prompting for user input as appropriate.

  • Page 14: Menus

    Menus A 2696 has basically three types of menu. Use the Select control to step through and select options. A scroll bar on the right of the screen shows if there are further options above or below those visible. Each mode has a Mode menu, with options specific to that mode.

  • Page 15: Modes & Menus Overview Map

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  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Select Yes to start the setup wizard. If you choose No, the next screen asks if you would like to run the wizard next time The A 2696 is started. The system then starts without configuring time/date and network settings and enters the Main Menu.

  • Page 17: Manual Set

    To connect to a wired network, select [Wired], after ensuring that the Ethernet cable from the wired router is connected to the Ethernet socket of the A 2696. If the network is open (non- encrypted), A 2696 connects immediately (see Completion below).

  • Page 18: Completion

    Completion A 2696 attempts to connect to the selected network. A 2696 If connecting fails, the returns to a previous screen to try again. If the network connection is lost, the A 2696 will automatically attempt to reconnect. If network connection is successful the Connected screen will appear.
  • Page 19 Network The A 2696 remembers the last four wireless networks it has connected to, and automatically tries to connect to whichever one of them it can find. You can see the list of registered networks through Menu > System settings > Network > Network profile >.

  • Page 20: Setting Up A Music Server

    UPnP media sharing allows devices like the A 2696 to play music from a shared media library, navigating through tag menus such as Artist, Album or Genre. If you are running a suitable server system such as a PC with Windows Media Player 10 or later (WMP), and your music library is well-tagged, then it is recommended to use media sharing.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Thea 2696

    Select the Add a device tab in the top left of the Devices and Printers window and follow the instruction prompts given by the wizard. In the Devices and Printers window a A 2696 icon will appear and you are now ready to stream your Windows media music files to the...

  • Page 22: Internet Radio Mode

    It is possible to add favourites either directly through the A 2696 or through any computer with a web browser. To enter Internet Radio mode, either press Mode until the display shows Internet Radio or select Menu >...

  • Page 23: Presets

    This combined list is available to all the radios on your account. (see page 26 for details of how to register your A 2696 on the internet radio portal) To store a playing station as a Favourite, press and hold Select until the display shows 'Favourite added'.

  • Page 24: Browse

    Browse To browse Internet broadcasts, select Menu >Station list > then either Stations > or Podcasts >. Browse through the menus to find broadcasts. Note: BBC radio 'Listen Again' programs are accessible through the Podcast menu, for example Menu > Podcasts > Location > Europe > United Kingdom >...

  • Page 25: Search

    Search You can also search through Internet broadcasts for stations or podcasts with particular keywords in their title. To search, select Menu > Station list > then either Stations > or Podcasts > Enter a keyword by selecting characters then OK. The search entry screens are similar in operation to the Wi-Fi password entry screen.

  • Page 26: Internet Radio Portal Registration

    (A 2696) If you already have an account and wish to add the A 2696 , log in to your account and select M preferences > Add another Wi-Fi radio. Once your A 2696...

  • Page 27: Music Player Mode

    You can use on the remote or on the A 2696 itself to move through tracks. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward and press quickly to select previous or next track.

  • Page 28: Usb Playback

    You can also add entire folders to the playlist. The A 2696 plays either the selected track or the playlist. Viewing track metadata While a track is playing, you can view extra information about it (called metadata) by pressin Info.

  • Page 29: Playlists

    Playlists A 2696 holds a queue of up to 500 tracks in the playlist. Playlist tracks can be mixed from multiple UPnP servers and USB. To manage the playlist, select Menu > My playlist. To view the playlist, scroll though it by turning Select.

  • Page 30: Using The "Play To" Feature In Windows 7

    Windows 7 Windows 7 includes a feature called “Play To” and this lets your PC running Windows 7 control the A 2696 to push media and use the PC as a universal remote control for your media collection.

  • Page 31: Now Playing Information

    Because Apple products are not automatically DLNA compatible it is necessary to install a software program to enable a DLNA device such as the A 2696 to see it and any music files stored on it, across the network. There are many such programs available.

  • Page 32: Dab Radio Mode

    Scanning for stations The first time you select DAB radio mode, or if the station list is empty, the A 2696 automatically performs a full scan to see what stations are available. You may also need to start a scan manually to...

  • Page 33: Fm Radio Mode

    Menu > Main menu > FM. Selecting stations To find a station, press Select . The frequency display starts to run up as the A 2696 scans the FM band. Alternatively, you can scan up or down by pressing and holding the buttons or tune manually with quick presses, or by turning the Select control.
  • Page 34 Audio settings By default, all stereo stations are reproduced in stereo. For weak stations, this may result in a poor signal-to noise ratio (hiss). To play weak stations in mono, select Menu > Audio setting > FM weak reception: Listen in mono only >...

  • Page 35: Libretto Wireless Device Remote Control

    Device Remote Control Libretto Wireless Device Remote Control is an application for the iPhone and the iPod touch, that allows users to control the A 2696 devices. Using the Libretto application, you can navigate between the A 2696's music modes, and browse and play content remotely.

  • Page 36: Main Menu

    (You can only control one radio at a time.) Opus One A 2696 The Mode screen opens, showing the listening modes that are available on the A 2696 Main menu The main menu of the Libretto Wireless Device Remote Control application is visible at the bottom of the...

  • Page 37: Menu Structure

    The menu structure of the Libretto Wireless Device Remote Control application mirrors that of the EUI 2.2 software running on the A 2696. The Mode menu of the Libretto Wireless Device Remote Control application corresponds to the Main menu of the A 2696 screen.

  • Page 38: Playing From The Music Player

    Select the track that you want to play. A “Now playing” screen opens, and the selected track plays. Opus One A 2696 Details of the track are displayed on the screen, along with album art, if this is available. After the track finishes playing, the music player plays the track that follows it in the same directory.

  • Page 39: Playing Dab Radio

    Playing DAB radio To play the current DAB radio station: Select Mode > DAB. Opus One A 2696 The last played DAB radio station plays: If no DAB radio station is currently selected, the Browse screen opens (see opposite). To scan for the previous or next DAB radio station: In the DAB “now playing”...

  • Page 40: Playing Fm Radio

    Playing FM radio Opus One A 2696 To play the current FM radio station: Select Mode > FM. The last played FM radio station plays: If no FM radio station is currently selected, the Browse screen opens (see opposite). To scan for the previous or next FM radio station: In the FM“now playing”...

  • Page 41: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations The Preset menu option displays a list of preset radio stations that you can select to listen to in Internet radio, DAB or FM modes. Only presets for the currently selected mode are listed. To play a preset radio station: Select Mode >...

  • Page 42: Other Settings

    Scans for radios in range Disable Auto-Lock Stops the device locking A 2696 Power Switches the off or on About Shows the version and details of the application Comparison of A 2696 UI and Wireless Device Remote Control application functionality Page...

  • Page 43: Software Upgrade And Factory Reset

    You can either check manually, or set A 2696 to check periodically automatically (this is the default). If the A 2696 detects that newer software is available, it asks if you want to go ahead with an update. If you agree, the new software is then downloaded and installed.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting And Error Messages

    16. Troubleshooting and error messages A 2696 is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and is safe to operate. Nevertheless, problems or malfunctions may occur. Before contacting our customer support, refer to the following for possible solutions. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power when switched on...
  • Page 45 The router restricts access to the listed MAC address of the unit. You can manually change this setting to allow the A 2696 to be recognised by your router. You will need to obtain the MAC address of your A 2696. You can find it by choosing MENU ›...

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    Error messages Message Description Example Failed to connect Key entered correctly, but the router rejects MAC filtering is deactivated request. on the router Format error File format cannot be recognized Received *.wma , but found that the – independent of the network. stream wasn't WMA when trying to decode.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Handling

    17. Maintenance and handling Carry out a technical safety inspection on a regular basis, e.g. check if the power cable or housing has not been damaged. If there is reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, then disconnect it immediately from the power supply and secure it against any unintentional operation.
  • Page 48 Important Notice Please note that electrical and electronic devices must never be disposed of in regular household waste! Consumers are legally obligated and responsible for the proper disposal of electronic devices by returning them to collection sites designated for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment waste after the useful life of the device has come to an end.

  • Page 49: Glossary

    18. Glossary Digital Audio Broadcasting DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance Dynamic Label Segment – short text information broadcast with DAB audio Frequency Modulation (USB) Mass Storage Class (device) Radio Data System User Interface UPnP Universal Plug and Play Universal Serial Bus WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 19.

  • Page 50: Warranty Information

    20. Warranty Information Altronic Distributors warrants this product for one year from date of purchase from Altronics or its resellers to the consumer. If this item is part of an installation or another product, please contact the installer or supplier for your warranty. During the warranty period, we undertake to repair or replace your product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault.
  • Page 51 For repair or service please contact your place of purchase. Note: Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself or via a non-authorised Altronics service centre as this will invalidate the warranty! During the warranty period, we undertake to repair or replace your product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault.

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