SOLO
Wi-Fi Ra dio Rec eiver by Grace Digital
User’s Guide
Model No. GDI-IRA500
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called a ‘WEP’ or ‘WPA’ password or ‘code’. If you do not know your password, please
contact the person or company that set up your network to obtain your password.
NOTE: All Keys (passwords) are UPPER and lower case sensitive.
To enter in your password, scroll the large ‘Select’ dial to the right or left until the 1st
letter or number in your password is located in the center of the radio’s display. Press
the large dial inward to select the 1st letter. Continue this process until the final letter or
number is selected.
NOTE: If you make a mistake at anytime you can press the dedicated ‘back’ button to
erase the letter or number and select a new one.
After the final letter or number in your password is selected please rotate the large dial
until the word ‘END’ is in the center of your display. The word ‘END’ is located in front of
the beginning of the alphabet. Choose ‘END’ by pressing the large dial inwards. The
radio will display ‘connecting to ….’ and a series of messages. When it has successfully
connected it will display the main menu.
Step 5: You are now connected to your Wi-Fi network and the internet. To listen to a
station, choose ‘Internet Radio’ on the main menu. The radio will then request the most
recent radio station update and display ‘Station update from Reciva’. When the station
update is complete the radio will display ‘location’, ‘genre’, and ‘search’ etc. Choose the
method you desire and continue through the menu until you see a list of stations. Select
the station by pushing the large select dial inward when the brackets are on both sides
of the station’s name.
After the station finishes buffering turn the volume up on the SOLO until you hear the
music out of your stereo or powered speakers.
If you are unable to listen to the station you selected please try other stations (pressing
the back button will take you to the previous menu to choose another station). Some
stations may not currently be online. If you are unable to listen to any station you select
please see the trouble shooting section in this manual.
NOTE: you do not need to register your radio to listen to our over 16,000 free radio
stations. However, if you would like to register your radio to experience premium music
selections please refer to the “Registering your radio / creating an account
create an account if you radio is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network and
internet connection.
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FAST PLAY OF RADIO STATIONS
As a factory default setting when you turn you radio off (standby mode – only the clock is showing
on the display) your radio is disconnected from your wireless network. Each time you turn your
radio on, the radio will reconnect to your network before it can start buffering a station to play. If you
would like your radio to start playing the current radio station quicker you can choose the radio to
keep its Wi-Fi connection. On the radios’ main menu (Internet radio choice is at the top of the
menu) scroll until you reach the bottom of the menu and choose ‘settings’. In the settings menu
choose ‘Network Config’. In the Network Config menu scroll to the bottom of the menu and choose
‘wireless Standb’ then choose ‘yes’. You radio will now play your station much quicker when you
turn your radio on.
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User’s Guide Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide .............................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................................................7
Internet Radio and Network Music Player
Contents.......................................................................................................................................10
Radio and remote control functions and controls.........................................................................11
Back Panel connections ..............................................................................................................13
Steps for Connecting Your Radio to Your Wireless Network............................................................13
Step 1 - Power up the radio.....................................................................................................13
Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection ....................................................................14
Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network................................................................................15
Choosing a radio station to listen to .............................................................................................17
Choosing a Pandora radio station................................................................................................19
Changing the volume ...................................................................................................................20
Storing a radio station in a preset.................................................................................................20
Playing a preset radio station.......................................................................................................21
Requesting a station that is currently unavailable........................................................................21
Stations which allow you to choose what you listen to.................................................................21
Setting the clock...........................................................................................................................22
Setting the alarm..........................................................................................................................23
Setting the sleep timer .................................................................................................................25
Registering your radio / creating an account at www.grace.reciva.com ..........................................26
Configuring ‘My Profile’ ................................................................................................................22
Configuring ‘My Stations’ .............................................................................................................27
Configuring ‘My Streams’.............................................................................................................27
Configuring ‘My Podcasts’............................................................................................................28
Configuring ‘My Pandora’.............................................................................................................28
Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu ...........................................................................................29
Media Player Quick start Guide........................................................................................................30
Setup your Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio files via Windows Shares .......30
Locate the shared audio files using the radio...............................................................................32
Listening to a single shared track.................................................................................................33
Listening to a complete shared album .........................................................................................33
Arranging (Queuing up) tracks for playback later.........................................................................33
Arranging (Queuing up) albums for playback later.......................................................................34
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Controlling playback.....................................................................................................................34
Browsing the list of tracks currently (queued up) for playback.....................................................34
Removing tracks from the list (queue) .........................................................................................35
Playing tracks in random order ....................................................................................................35
Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly ................................................................................35
Set up a Windows PC to allow the radio to access your audio files via a UPnP server...............36
Locating and playing media files using the radio and UPnP ........................................................38
Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged (queued up) for playback......................................39
Arranging (Queuing up) UPnP tracks for playback later ..............................................................39
Arranging (Queuing up albums for playback later........................................................................39
Controlling playback.....................................................................................................................40
Removing tracks from the list (queue) .........................................................................................40
Playing tracks in random order ....................................................................................................40
Playing tracks in the queue repeatedly ........................................................................................41
Settings Menu...................................................................................................................................41
Choosing desired option from the Configure menu......................................................................41
<Network Config> ........................................................................................................................42
<Upgrade Firmware> ...................................................................................................................42
<Language>.................................................................................................................................42
<Factory Reset>...........................................................................................................................42
<Register>....................................................................................................................................42
<Clock Setup>..............................................................................................................................42
<Backlight> ..................................................................................................................................43
<UPnP>........................................................................................................................................43
<Wi-Fi Strength>..........................................................................................................................43
<Other Cool Stuff> .......................................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................44
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................45
License Information and Warranty....................................................................................................45
Customer Service and Support ........................................................................................................47
Appendix...........................................................................................................................................47
Step 1: Set Up Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 .......................................................47
Step 2: Play Music on the Internet Radio.....................................................................................50
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Important Safety Instructions and Warnings
Please read before installation
If this Internet radio has been moved from a cold place to a warm place, DO NOT plug it in for 2-3 hours
(e.g. from a cold car boot to a warm room). There is a possibility that moisture may have condensed in
the Internet radio, this can cause damage to your Internet radio. To avoid damage please unpack your
Internet radio and allow it to stand at room temperature for 2-3 hours before use. This will help any
moisture evaporate and prevent unnecessary damage to your Internet radio.
POWER PLUG Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.
COVERS
Do not remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
It is advisable to unplug your radio during a thunderstorm.
WEATHER
VENTILATION
The ventilation holes on the casing of your Internet radio prevent it from overheating.
Do not block or cover these holes, especially with cloth or paper. Do allow a minimum
distance of 5cm around the radio for sufficient ventilation.
DAMAGE
Never use your Internet radio if it is damaged in any way. Always place your Internet
radio on a flat level surface avoiding anywhere which may be subject to strong
vibration.
TEMPERATURE Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold, place your Internet radio well away
from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires and direct sun light for long
periods of time..
DO NOT
Use this radio in humid or tropical climates.
MOISTURE
Do not allow your Internet radio to be exposed to rain, moisture or dust. If any liquid is
spilt into your Internet radio it can cause serious damage. If you spill any liquid into
your Internet radio switch it off and unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Water
or moisture damage will void your warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not open any covers and do not repair yourself. Qualified personnel must carry out
repair work.
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WARNING:
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•
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
The product should not be exposed to any dripping or splashing. Objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on the product.
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No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.
Keep the remote control battery away from children. It may cause a fire or chemical bum if
mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100° C (212° F), or incinerate.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and model
number.
CAUTION: please read the important safety instructions carefully
1. Retain instructions - the safety instruction should be retained for future reference.
2. Follow instructions –all instructions should be followed.
2. Heed warnings - all warnings on the product and in the user’s guide should be adhered.
4. Power source - the product should be connected to a power supply only of the type specified
in the user’s guide or as marked on the product.
5. Power cord protection – protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs and convenience receptacles.
6. Water and moisture - the product should not be used near water (for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl. kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement. or near a swimming pool. etc)
7. Heat - keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other appliances that produce heat.
8. Damage requiring service - the product should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or
Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product: or
The product has been exposed to rain: or
The product does not appear to operate normally
The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
9. Servicing - the user should not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be referred
10. Unplug the power adapter during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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ADVISORY
This Product is intended for North American markets. The GRACE Wireless Internet Radio
GDI-IRA500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC
ADVISORY
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20
cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
WARNING
This product may contain chemicals listed in
Proposition 65
birth defects or other reproductive harm
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Contents
SOLO (GDI-IRA500)
Power Adapter
Remote Control
User’s Guide
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Radio and remote control functions and control
P1: Preset 1 or play previous song in
media mode
Retrieve: provides interact menu when
playing a radio station
P2: Preset 2 or play/pause in media
mode
Back: takes you back to the previous
menu screen
P3: Preset 3 or forward in media mode
P4: Preset 4 or shuffle in media mode
P5: Preset 5 or stop in media mode
Volume: turn to the right to increase
volume
Menu: turn to go up / down in the menu
choice and press in to choose the item
Power : push to turn radio on or to
place in standby mode
Shift: save presets 6-10 on P1-P5
buttons
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P1: Preset 1 or back in media mode
Reply: provides interact menu when
playing a radio station
P2: Preset 2 or play/pause in media
mode
Back: takes you back to the previous
menu screen
P3: Preset 3 or forward in media mode
P4: Preset 4 or stop in media mode
P5: Preset 5 or shuffle in media mode
Volume: VOL- decrease audio level and
Vol+ increases audio level
Up /Down arrows moves the radio up or
down through the menu items
Select: Push to choose the active item
on the radio’s menu
Shift: save presets 6-10 on P1-P5
buttons
Power : push to turn radio on or to
place in standby mode
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Back Panel connections
There are three connections on the back panel.
1) The jack for the power adapter. Please plug the supplied power adapter into the radio’s power
adapter jack then plug the other 2 prong end into the wall.
2) Stereo headset jack connection. The headset jack connection can be used to listen to music
in private via your personal headset/headphones (not provided).
3) Stereo RCA jacks. These connections connect to your stereo’s audio input jacks or powered
speakers.
Steps for Connecting Your Radio to Your Wireless
Network
Getting Started
Step 1 - Power up the radio - 1st time set up
Connect one end of the AC Power cord to the back of your SOLO and the other end to the available wall
plug. The radio can be switched on or off with the STANDBY/ON button. The STANDBY/On button is
marked on your radio with this symbol . If only the clock is displayed on the top of the display, the unit
is in standby mode. Please turn the radio on before going to the next step.
CAUTION: Use only the power adapter supplied with SOLO. Connecting a power supply with a different
rating will cause permanent damage to SOLO and may be hazardous and will void the warranty.
After you turn the radio on it will briefly display the following:
Grace Digital Radio
After a few seconds, the screen will change to show:
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Initializing
Network
After a few seconds, the screen will change to show:
Scan for networks
Enter network
View Config
Edit Config
Step 2 - Scan for a wireless network connection
When the display shows brackets next to the words <Scan for networks>, press the ‘Select’ dial.
(NOTE: IF you make an error at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to return the previous screen)
The SOLO will now scan for all available wireless networks and will display:
Scanning
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IF the radio does not find a wireless network router, the display will show:
No networks
Found
If this happens after subsequent attempts you should check the status of your Wi-Fi router - see the
instructions supplied with your wireless router / modem or contact the person who set up your home
computer network.
When the SOLO finds your wireless network, the display will show the SSID (the name of your home
wireless network) - this is the name ascribed to your Wi-Fi router by the person who set up your network
- for example:
<
My Home Network >
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It is possible, and in some locations likely, that your radio will find more than one wireless network, in
which case you can choose the wireless (Wi-Fi) network you want to connect to. Turn the dial on your
radio until the name of the wireless network has brackets {} next to the name of the network you want to
connect to.
For optimal performance you may want to check your home network settings to make sure your radio is
on a deferent channel than your neighbors. To do this please consult your Wi-Fi router owner’s manual.
Step 3 - Connect to the wireless network
When the SSID for the Wi-Fi router you want to connect to is displayed on the screen, press the large
dial inward.
IF your network is not configured to require an encryption code, the screen should display:
Connecting to
Network
then:
Network OK
IF the screen displays either WEP or WPA, a password is required:
Enter WEP key
OR
Enter WPA key
Then the network is using one of the encryption systems: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi
Protected Access (WPA or WPA2). You therefore need to enter the correct WEP or WPA password on
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your SOLO radio to communicate with your network. Please note that the SOLO does not currently
support WPA2 Business.
Only the person who set up the network in the first place knows this password; if that person is not you
then you need to find out the password. You can do this by checking with the Customer Service of your
internet provider or the manufacturer of your wireless router.
After approximately 3 seconds, the display goes into the password entry mode:
<
END ◄ ►
A
BCDEF>
█
To enter the password, use the SCROLL to select each letter/number/symbol of the password in turn.
When the 1st letter or number of your password is in the center of the display, press the large dial inward
to select that letter or number. Repeat this process for each letter or number in your password.
NOTE: WEP and WPA passwords are upper and lower case sensitive and MUST be entered exactly
HINT: Use the ’Back’ button to erase incorrect characters that you may have entered. IF the display
shows: “Invalid key” or “Network Error”, an incorrect password has been entered.
After entering the final letter/number/symbol, scroll to find and select END . The word ‘END’ is in the
center of the display press the large dial inwards.
Once the password is entered correctly, your SOLO should now be able to connect to the network.
Your radio should now be able to connect to the selected network without having to re-enter a password.
Your password will be saved in your Grace radio even if a power outage occurs. You will have to alter
your password however, should you attempt to connect to an alternative wireless network or you change
your Wi-Fi router.
NOTE: IF you would like to give your radio a static IP address then please see the ‘Network config’
section under the ‘Setting’ section.
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Choosing a radio station to listen to
1. Press the ‘Select’ button. NOTE: IF you make an error at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to return
to the previous screen)
Main Menu
Internet Radio
Personal Radio
Podcasts
My Stuff
2. If the screen does not show < Internet radio > as shown above, turn the knob until it does. Please
note that the ‘My Stuff’ folder will only show up after you register your radio onto our web site. You
3. Press the ‘Select’ button, to choose <Internet radio>.
4. Turn the knob to choose from, <Location>, <Genre>, <Search>,<Sirius>, <Live 365>.
5. Press the ‘Select’ knob inward to choose the option you want.
<Location> allows you to choose radio stations by country.
<Genre> allows you to choose radio stations according to their content. For example: Classic Rock,
Sport, News, etc.
<Search> Allows you to enter in the 3 or 4 letter call sign of the radio station that you want to listen to.
For example: 95.3, 96.9, KROC etc.
<SIRIUS> allows you to choose a Sirius Internet Radio station if you are have a Sirius Premium
Live 365 VIP member.
If you would like to change your SIRIUS username and password choose ‘change username’ in the
SIRIUS menu. Follow the above steps.
<Location>
1. Turn the knob until the display shows the region you want (or select ‘All’ to display all countries),
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2. Press the ‘Select’ knob.
3. Turn the knob until the display shows the country you want.
4. Press the ‘Select’ knob.
5. Turn the knob until the display shows the station you want.
6. Press the ‘Select’ knob and wait until the radio connects to that station.
Note that some radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day, and some stations are not always
on-line.
If this station has on-demand content (that is, it gives the option of listening to programs which
have already been broadcast), see “Stations which enable you to choose what you listen to”.
<Genre>
1. Turn the knob until the display shows the type of content you want to listen to (sports, news, 90’s, talk
radio etc) , then press the ‘Select’ knob inwards.
2. Turn the knob until the display shows the station you want.
3. Press the ‘Select’ knob and wait until the radio connects to that station.
NOTE some radio stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day, and some stations are not always on-line.
If this station has on-demand content (that is, it gives the option of listening to programs which have
already been broadcast), see “Stations which enable you to choose what you listen to”.
<Search>
1. After you choose ‘search’ the radio will display ‘Station Name’ and the alphabet and numbers below.
Enter in the station that you would like to search for in the same manner that you entered in your Wi-
Fi password i.e. choose the 1st letter or number of the station then press the large dial inward.
Continue until the number of call sign is entered then choose the word END .
2. The list of stations that include the numbers or letters that you searched will be displayed.
3. Press the ‘Select’ knob and wait until the radio connects to that station
<SIRIUS>
If you have a valid SIRIUS ‘Premium’ Internet radio package you can access SIRIUS stations on your
SOLO. To sign up for SIRIUS premium internet radio service please go
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to: www.sirius.com/siriusinternetradio. Please note: SIRIUS ‘standard’ internet radio service will not
work on the SOLO a user must have SIRIUS ‘premium’ internet radio service.
When you are in the SIRIUS menu on the SOLO, press the select dial inward to choose <sign in> or
<change username>. When prompted enter in your SIRIUS user name (user names are UPPER and
lower case sensitive). After you enter in your username choose END . The display will show ‘Loading…’.
You will then be prompted to enter in your SIRIUS password (passwords are UPPER and lower case
sensitive). After you enter in your password choose END . The display will show ‘Loading…’ After your
password has been accepted please press the ‘back’ button on the radio until you see ‘SIRIUS’ on the
menu. Choose SIRIUS. Now after you choose SIRIUS your radio will show ‘Loading….’ Then the list of
SIRIUS stations by genre will be shown on the radio.
If you would like to see the full list of all stations available please go to the bottom of the SIRIUS genre
list and choose ‘all stations’. You will now be able to view the Sirius internet radio stations with their
appropriate SIRIUS number. Scroll to the station you would like to listen to and press the select dial
inward to listen to that station.
<Live 365>
need to have your radio registered to listen to your Live365 VIP music and your LIVE 365 username
and password entered into our web site. Please see the section in this manual for ‘Registering your
Choosing a Pandora radio station
(Personal Radio)
Below the ‘Internet Radio’ choice on your radio is the “Personal Radio’ choice. This section allows for
new Grace Digital Personal radio services. The current service is Pandora. Prior to this feature
working you must first register your radio on the Grace web site. Please see the section in this manual
<Stations>
1. Press the select knob to choose any of the Pandora stations that you have created on your Pandora
account.
<Create Stations>
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1. Press the select knob and you can create a new station by typing in a word.
2. After you type in the word, select (end) in the menu. After a few seconds it will show you artist, songs
and albums with names similar to the word you initially entered.
3. Choose desired selection. This function will also create a new station on your Pandora web site.
Changing the volume
When a radio station is playing increase the volume by turning the Volume Knob, clock wise.
Storing a radio station in a preset
Preset on Radio
When a station is playing, hold down one of the preset buttons (1-5) until the screen shows:
Assigned to
Preset #
* Where “#” is the number of the preset button you held down.
If you would like to program more than 5 preset i.e. 6-10. Press the shift key then press and hold the
corresponding preset button until the screen shows Assigned to Preset 6 etc.
All of your presets are saved in internal memory in the event of a power outage.
As a factory default ‘P1’ has a demo recording stored in the memory. To save a new station over the
demo recording simply follow the instructions above and your station will be saved over the demo
recording.
Additionally, the P1 button will also turn your radio on. It will not turn your radio off. Please use the
designated power button.
Storing a preset on the Remote Control
1. When a station is playing, press and hold one of the numbers (1-10) on the remote control.
2. Select a number to assign the station to (1-10).
* Please note presets 1-5 are the same for the remote & radio and can be stored using either the radio
or remote.
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Playing a preset radio station
When your radio is powered on and connected to your Wi-Fi network, briefly press the preset button
(1-5) on the radio or shift and 6-10, or 1-10 on the remote control, for the station you want to listen to.
* Note, do not hold the button down - if you do then the station currently playing will overwrite the one
stored in the preset; *be careful*.
Requesting a station that is currently unavailable
If you want to listen to a particular radio station which is currently not available on your radio, please
Please note that some radio stations do not pass the audio stream quality test so we are not able to add
every request. Typically we can add a station within 10 business days if the station provides us a quality
stream. You can check back on our web site periodically to see if the station has been added.
Stations which allow you to choose what you listen to
Some radio stations can provide a number of options associated with their station; for example, some
stations enable you to listen to programs that have already been broadcast. When you select a radio
station that has this ability, the station does not start playing immediately, but instead the display shows:
<
Live
>
On Demand
1. Turn the knob to choose <Live> or <On Demand>, then press the select knob inwards. IF you
choose <Live> then the radio plays the current output from this station as normal.
If you choose <On Demand> more screens are displayed and you can choose what you want to listen.
What is displayed will depend on the station you have chosen - the following steps are only a guide.
2. When you choose <On Demand>, the display shows the names of the programs. Turn the knob to
choose the program you want, then press the large knob inwards.
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3. When you have chosen the program you want to listen to, either it will just start playing, or the display
may show a list of days for you to choose from - use the large knob to set the day the program was
broadcast, and then press the ‘Select’ button.
4. After you have chosen the day, you may be able to choose the Start Time. Set the Start Time turning
the knob and pressing it inwards to play the station.
5. Program which enables you to choose the time also enable you to fast-forward and rewind to the part
you want to listen to while the radio is playing. The elapsed time is displayed. Using the Skip forward
(P3) or Skip backward (P1). Skip forward or backward in 30 second intervals.
Setting the clock
1. Press the ‘Select’ knob inward. (Note: if you make a mistake at any point, press the BACK button to
go back to the previous screen.)
2. Turn the knob until the display shows <Settings>
Media Player
Alarm Clock
<
Settings
>
3. Press the ‘Select’ knob.
4. Turn the knob until the display shows <Clock Setup>
Register
<
Clock Setup
Sleep Timer
>
5. Turn the knob until the display says <Set Time/Date>
<
Set Time/Date
Set Alarm
DST
>
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6. Press the ‘Select’ knob.
Pacific
Central
Eastern
7. Turn the knob until the correct time zone is seen on the display. Push the ‘Select’ knob to set your
time zone. Then turn the Menu knob until the hour setting is correct, then press the ‘Select’ knob.
Set Time
1:30 PM
8. Turn the knob until the minute setting is correct, then press the ‘Select’ button.
Set Time
1:34 PM
The display shows <Set Time> with the new time shown beneath for 3 seconds, then returns to the
menu, press the ‘Back’ button 2 times to go to the main menu. The radio will now keeps time based on
information it receives from the internet.
Setting the alarm
1. Press the ‘Select’ button.
NOTE: IF you make a mistake at any point, press the BACK button to go back to the previous screen
2. Turn the knob until the display shows <Alarm Clock>
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Stations
<
Alarm Clock
Media Player
>
3. Press the ‘Select’ button.
4. Turn the knob until the display shows <Set Alarm>
Set Time
<
Set Alarm
>
5. Press the ‘Select’ button.
Disable all
1 OFF
2 OFF
3 OFF
4 OFF
5 OFF
6. Turn the knob to choose between <Disable all> which turns off all alarms or any of the 5 alarms.
Press the select button to set the alarm that you want to activate. Below is an example to set Alarm 1.
Choose < 1 Off 12:00 AM>
<
1 Off 12:00 AM
>
7. If you choose “Yes” then the display enables you to set the time for the alarm.
Set Alarm
15:06
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8. After selecting < 1 Off 12:00 AM> you can choose the time to set the Alarm.
Set Alarm
12:00 AM
9. Turn the knob until the minute setting is correct, then press the ‘Select’ button.
Alarm Set:
07:45
10. Turn knob to choose how often you want the Alarm to alarm
11. Turn knob to use either the buzzer or the current radio station that is playing to turn on.
The display shows <Alarm Set> with the time of the alarm shown beneath for 3 seconds and then
returns to the radio station display.
When in Standby Mode, the Alarm time is shown next to the clock time with brackets.
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Ensure the volume is set to the desired level before you turn the radio off.
NOTE: when your Alarm turns on, the radio’s back light display will turn on and show a menu asking if
you want to turn on the radio or not. If within 60 seconds after the display turns on your radio does not
connect to your Wi-Fi network and the radio station starts playing, the buzzer will announce instead. For
optimal performance choose a radio station that typically buffers very quickly.
Setting the sleep timer
1. Choose Alarm Clock
2. Choose Sleep Timer
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3. Then scroll the Select knob form between 30 seconds and 99 hours. When the desired time is
reached, Press the select knob. The radio will stay on until the timer is reaches zero.
Registering your radio / creating an account
Registering your radio / creating an account
1. Your radio must be connected to your Wi-Fi internet connection prior to registering your radio and
creating an account. Go to the main menu of your radio. ‘Internet radio’ will be on the top of the
radio’s main menu. Go to the bottom of this menu and choose ‘settings’. On the next menu scroll the
large knob to the right until you see ‘register’ between brackets {} then push the large select knob
inwards. Your radio will create a registration code (key) . Write this number down. If you radio does
not provide a registration code (key) then your radio is not currently connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Please see the section in this manual on connecting your radio to your Wi-Fi network.
requesting a registration code (key) on your radio you will have to go through the above registration
code (key) step on your radio again. You only have to register your radio one time on the above
account.
3. Enter in the code (key) that you obtained from your radio onto the web site and choose ‘submit’ on
the web site. Please note that the web site will show the ‘serial number’ of your radio after you
choose submit, not your registration code (key). You do not need to note this number. Please
proceed to creating your account on the web site.
4. After your account is successfully created your radio will be associated with this web site. After you
power your radio on/off and choose the ‘internet radio’ menu on the radio (this pushes a new menu to
the radio) you will now be able to see additional menu choices on the radio (A ‘my stuff’ folder will be
created on the 2nd page of the main menu) as well as the web site.
You will see 3 sections on the web site.
* ‘see extra features’: This is the area to link your Pandora, live365 and future services to your radio
* ‘manage my stuff’: This is the area to add your personal streams and to save addition stations.
* ‘manage my radios’: This is the area to delete your radio from your account or to add additional radios.
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Configuring ‘My Profile’
1. Once logged into you Grace Digital Audio account, you can edit your account’s details from your ‘My
Profile’ section.
2. Click on the ‘My Profile’ link to view your account’s current information. This information will include
various details such as your address, user name, password etc. Edit your details and then click on the
‘Update’ button to save them.
Configuring ‘My Stations’
1. It is possible to search for radio stations that are available in Grace Digital Audio’s stations’ database
from Grace Digital Audio’s website. Whenever stations are searched for on the website, they will be
displayed in a list of search results together with a link to ‘Add to My Stations’.
2. Clicking on the ‘Add to My Stations’ link, will add the station to your account’s ‘My Stations’ list.
Clicking on ‘My Stations’ and then selecting the station will allow you to edit this list.
3. Once you have Internet stations available in your ‘My Stations’ list, you may play these stations
directly from your Internet Radio. These stations will be available on your radio from the menu item:
‘Stations > My Stuff > My Stations’. Please note, the stations will only be available to your radio once
your radio has downloaded a new stations list. To cause the radio to download a new stations’ list,
please remove and reconnect the power to your radio.
4. Anytime you are listening to a station on your radio you can choose the ‘retrieve’ or ‘reply’ button on
your radio or your remote control. This will bring up a menu on your radio that will allow you to ‘add to
My Stations’. Choosing this selection will automatically add the station to you ‘my stations’ folder on your
radio. You can save up to 99 stations in your ‘my stations’ folder for easy access at anytime. All of these
stations are saved in the event of a power outage.
Configuring ‘My Streams’
1. Once logged into your Grace Digital Audio website account, you can add your own Internet radio
streams to your ‘My Streams’.
2. Clicking on ‘My Streams’ will prompt you to enter the station’s name and its media stream URL. The
media stream URL should be a link to a website’s actual audio stream. If you have any doubt about
locating the media stream URL from a webpage, then please refer to the FAQs section on Grace
Digital Audio’s website, www.grace.reciva.com . You can also contact the website of the station that
you want to listen to, to obtain the exact URL.
3. Once you have Internet radio streams available in your ‘My Streams’ list, you may play these stations
from your Internet Radio. These stations will be available on your radio from the menu item: ‘Stations >
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My Stuff > My Streams’. Please note, the streams will only be available to your radio once your radio
has downloaded a new stations’ list. To cause the radio to download a new stations’ list, please remove
and reconnect the power to your radio.
Configuring ‘My Podcast’
1. It is possible to add audio podcasts (RSS feeds) to your Grace Digital Audio account that can be
accessed on your Internet radio. To add a podcast, simply login to your account and then click on the
‘My Podcasts’ link.
2. From your ‘My Podcasts’ section, you can add your chosen podcast by entering in the podcast’s
name and its URL as prompted by the website. Please note, the podcast URL will have to be a direct
3. Once you have podcasts available in your ‘My Podcasts’ list, you may access these feeds from your
Internet Radio. These podcasts will be available on your radio from the menu item: ‘Stations > My Stuff
> My Podcasts’. Please note, the podcasts will only be available to your radio once your radio has
downloaded a new stations’ list. To cause the radio to download a new stations’ list, please remove and
reconnect the power to your radio.
Configuring “My Pandora’
1. In order to use the Pandora feature on the Grace Digital Internet radio you must 1st have an active
2. Grace Digital is not affiliated in any way with Pandora nor do we guarantee any of Pandora’s services
or streams. Please see Pandora’s web site for information on how to update and activate your
Pandora services. After you have successfully signed up with Pandora’s service that allows you to
use a stand alone internet radio you are now ready to go to the next step. Please note that if you
have any questions, concerns or problems with Pandora’s services please contact Pandora directly.
3. Log onto your Grace Digital Audio account. Please note that you must follow the steps in ‘Registering
music stream. If you have not created an account and registered your radio, please do so now.
4. After you have successfully created your account and registered your radio at www.grace.reciva.com
choose ‘see extra features’. In this menu choose ‘Pandora’. You will then be prompted to add the
‘email address’ that you used to create your Pandora account and the ‘password’ you used to create
your Pandora account. After you have done this please unplug your radio from power and wait 1
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minute. Plug the radio back in and turn the radio on. You will now be able to listen to your Pandora
stations on your Grace digital radio.
5. You can then listen to your Pandora music section via the following menu choices.
Select ‘Personal Radio’
Internet Radio
<
Personal Radio
>
6. Select ‘My Pandora’
<
My Pandora
>
6. Select ‘Stations’
<
Stations
Search
>
Accessing Pandora Feedback Menu
1. While listening to one of your Pandora radio stations choose the ‘Retrieve’ button on the internet
radio. The ‘Retrieve’ button will allow you to perform the similar choices as you do with your regular
Pandora on line account. Choosing the reply button will allow you to thumbs up / down a song, sleep
up to 6 songs an hour, book mark songs and artist etc.
• Bookmark Song
• Bookmark Artist
• Give Feedback (thumbs up or down a song)
• Song Details
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• Skip Song
• Explain Song
Media Player Quickstart Guide
The Media Player allows you to play unprotected audio files (AAC, AIFF, MP3, RM, WAV, WMA) and
play lists (M3U) stored on a networked PC or Apple. It has been verified to work with Windows 2000 and
Windows XP, and Apple OSX.
Set Up your Windows PC to enable the radio to
access your audio files via Windows Shares
Windows XP
1. Please ensure that your PC is available on the network for your Internet radio, then, using Windows
Explorer, locate the folder where your audio files are stored.
2. Right click on the folder.
3. Select ‘Properties’.
4. Click on ‘Sharing’.
5. Select ‘Share this folder on the network’ and ‘Allow network users to change my files’. Please note, do
not try to make your ‘My Documents’ or any of its sub-folders (e.g. ‘My Music’) shareable.
Windows Vista
1. Please ensure that your PC is available on the network for your Internet radio.
2. Open the ‘Network and Sharing Center’ windows from ‘Start menu > Control Panel > Network and
Sharing Center’.
3. From the ‘Network and Sharing Center’, under the ‘Sharing and Discovery’ heading, ensure that the
following parameters are set:
Network discovery On
File sharing On
Public folder sharing On
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Password protected sharing Off
4. Open ‘Windows Explorer’ by right clicking on the Start menu and selecting ‘Explore’. Create a new
directory in the ‘Public’ directory and move your media files into this new directory.
5. Right click on the directory just created and select ‘Share…’. Ensure that the directory is listed as being
shared, if not, click on the ‘Share’ button.
6. Right click on the directory just created and select ‘Properties’. From the ‘Properties’ window, click the
‘Sharing’ tab and then click the ‘Advanced Sharing…’ button. From the ‘Advanced Sharing…’ window,
click to check the ‘Share this folder’ option.
Apple OSX
1. The MAC will require Windows File Sharing. MAC OS 9 and earlier versions of the OS will need extra
software to use Windows File Sharing. MAC OS X 10.2 and later versions have Windows File
Sharing built into the OS. Please ensure that your PC is available on the network for your Internet
radio. Your radio will also need to be able to access directories that require a user name and
password.
2. Setup Windows File Sharing on the MAC:
From the ‘Dock’, click ‘System Preferences’. From the ‘System Preferences’ window, under
the ‘Internet & Network’ section, click ‘Sharing’.
From the ‘Sharing’ window, do the following:
• Under the ‘Services’ section, enable ‘Personal File Sharing’ and ‘Windows Sharing’ Also,
click ‘Start’ for each of these services.
• Under the ‘Firewall’ section, keep the firewall off.
• Under the ‘Internet’ section, keep ‘Internet Sharing’ off.
3. Setup Account:
From the ‘System Preferences’ window, under the ‘System’ section, click ‘Accounts’. Select
an account and remember its ‘Short Name’ and password. This will be used for the radio to
connect to the MAC.
4. Directory Setup:
From the ‘Dock’, click ‘Finder’. From ‘Finder’, click ‘Applications > Utilities’. Click on ‘More Info’
for ‘Directory Access’ and ensure that it is ‘Read/Write’ enabled. Double-click on ‘Directory
Access’ and enable the following:
• AppleTalk
• LDAPv3
• SLP
• SMB/CIFS
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Also, for ‘SMB/CIFS’, click ‘Configure’ and select an appropriate workgroup.
Copy and paste the mp3 media files to ‘Documents’ in the ‘Finder’ window.
Turn on ‘AirPort’ (or wireless sharing).
Wait for a few minutes for the changes to take place.
5. The radio should now be able to access the MAC from its ‘Media Player > Windows Shares’ menu
after entering in the MAC account’s short name and password on the radio.
Locate the shared audio files using the radio
1. Power up the radio.
2. Wait for ‘Stations’ to be displayed on the radio, or press the BACK button repeatedly until ‘Stations’ is
displayed.
3. Turn the knob until the radio display shows ‘Media Player’.
4. Press the SELECT button and turn the knob until ‘Windows Shares’ is displayed.
5. Press the SELECT button, turn the knob until ‘Scan for PCs’ is displayed and press SELECT again.
6. The radio will now display ‘Finding PCs’. Once the radio has finished, turn the knob to highlight the
correct PC.
7. Press the SELECT button. The radio will search for shared folders.
8. Turn the knob to highlight the correct shared folder and press SELECT.
9. The radio will display ‘File Scan…’ as it scans through the media files in the shared folder. Text on the
bottom row of the display will change to indicate that the file scan is in progress. If you have a large
number of audio files this could take several minutes to complete.
10. Once the radio has finished scanning, it will display ‘By Album’. You can now browse through the
scanned media files, which will now be organized ‘By Album’, ‘By Artist’ and ‘Play lists’ – if available.
NOTE: The first time the file scan is done a file called ‘.reciva_media_cache’ is written to the folder
where the audio files are stored. This is in order to speed up subsequent file scans.
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Listening to a single shared track
1. Turn the knob until ‘By Artist’ is displayed.
2. Press the SELECT button.
3. Turn the knob until the required artist is displayed.
4. Press the SELECT button.
5. Turn the knob until the required album name is displayed.
6. Press the SELECT button. ‘[Add to Queue]’ will be displayed.
7. Turn the knob until the required track is displayed.
8. Press the SELECT button. The track will begin playing.
Listening to a complete shared album
1. Turn the knob until ‘By Artist’ is displayed.
2. Press the SELECT button.
3. Turn the knob until the required artist is displayed.
4. Press the SELECT button.
5. Turn the knob until the required album name is displayed.
6. Press the SELECT button. ‘[Add to Queue]’ will be displayed.
7. Press the SELECT button. The album will begin playing.
Arranging (Queuing Up) tracks for playback later
1. Highlight the required track.
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2. Press the SELECT button. ‘Track Added To Queue’ will be displayed.
Arranging (Queuing Up) albums for playback later
1. Highlight the required album.
2. Press the SELECT button.
3. Turn the knob until ‘[Add To Queue]’ is displayed.
4. Press the SELECT button. ‘Tracks Added to Queue’ will be displayed.
Controlling playback
1. Use the STOP button to stop playback.
2. Use the PLAY/PAUSE button to either pause a currently playing track or to restart a currently paused
track or to restart a stopped track.
3. Use the SKIP TO PREVIOUS TRACK button to start playback of the previous track in the queue.
4. Use the SKIP TO NEXT TRACK button to start playback of the next track in the queue.
Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged
(queue up) for playback
1. Press the BROWSE button. The currently playing track name will be displayed.
2. Turn the knob to see which tracks are queued up for playback.
3. If you want to jump to a particular place in the queue then press the SELECT button when the
required track is displayed.
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Removing tracks from the list (queue)
1. Press the BROWSE button. The currently playing track name will be displayed.
2. Turn the knob to select the track you want to remove from the queue.
3. Press and hold the STOP button for 2 seconds and the radio will display: ‘Delete Track?’
4. Turn the knob to highlight ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
5. Press SELECT to confirm whether you actually want to delete the track from the queue.
6. If ‘Yes’ was selected then ‘Removed From Queue’ will be displayed.
7. To remove all tracks from the queue, keep pressing BACK until the ‘Media Player’ menu item is
selected, press SELECT and then turn the knob to select ‘Clear Queue’ and press SELECT again.
Playing tracks in random order
1. Select the individual tracks as described previously.
2. Navigate to top-level menu item ‘Media Player’ using the SELECT and BACK buttons.
3. Press the SELECT button.
4. Turn the knob until ‘Playback Mode’ is displayed.
5. Press the SELECT button.
6. Turn the knob until ‘Shuffle’ is displayed.
7. Press the SELECT button.
8. Turn the knob to select YES/NO to confirm that shuffle mode should be enabled.
Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly
1. Select the individual tracks as described previously.
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2. Navigate to top-level menu item ‘Media Player’ using the SELECT and BACK buttons.
3. Press the SELECT button.
4. Turn the knob until ‘Playback Mode’ is displayed.
5. Press the SELECT button.
6. Turn the knob until ‘Repeat’ is displayed.
7. Press the SELECT button.
8. Turn the knob to select YES/NO to confirm that repeat mode should be enabled.
NOTE: 1. IF the shared folders contain more songs than the Internet Radio memory limit, it will
display “Too many files”
2. Repeatedly pressing button P4 will toggle Repeat and Shuffle modes
Set up a Windows PC to allow the radio to access
your audio files via a UPnP server
1. If your PC is running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista, then you can use Windows Media
Player 11 (WMP11) to act as your UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server 1.0. Windows Media
Player 11 may be downloaded from Microsoft’s website and installed by following the instructions
detailed in its installation wizard.
2. Once installed, Windows Media Player 11 will create a library from all the media files available to it on
your PC. To add new media files to the library, select ‘File > Add to Library… > Advanced Options’,
click ‘Add’ and choose the files you wish to add and click ‘OK’.
3. You will now need to connect your Internet radio to Windows Media Player 11 and configure it to allow
the radio to access your media library. In order to this, you will need to do the following:
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a. Keep pressing BACK to get to the radio’s top-level menu and then turn the rotary knob to select
‘Media Player’.
b. Press SELECT and then turn the knob to highlight ‘UPnP Servers’.
c. Press SELECT and the radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. Note, this may take a few
seconds for the radio to complete its scan and before the scan has completed, the radio will
display ‘[Empty]’. The radio will continue to display ‘[Empty]’ if no UPnP servers are found.
d. After a successful scan, select your UPnP server, by rotating the knob if there is more than one
UPnP server, and then press SELECT (note, your radio will display ‘Access Denied’ at this
stage).
4. Your PC will now prompt you that a device has attempted to connect to your UPnP server. In order to
allow the radio to have access to the media files, you will need to click the ‘Library’ tab from Windows
Media Player 11 and select the ‘Media Sharing…’ item to open the ‘Media Sharing’ window.
Selecting ‘Media Sharing…’ for Windows Media Player 11:
5. From the ‘Media Sharing’ window, the radio will be listed as an unknown device. Click on the
unknown device listed, then click the ‘Allow’ button and then click ‘OK’.
Allowing your SOLO to connect:
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Locating and playing media files using the radio and
UPnP
1. Once the UPnP server is configured to share media files with the Internet radio, you can play the files
by doing the following on the radio.
2. Keep pressing BACK to get to the radio’s top-level menu and then turn the knob to select ‘Media
Player’.
3. Press SELECT and then turn the knob to highlight ‘UPnP Servers’.
4. Press SELECT and the radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. Note, this may take a few
seconds for the radio to complete its scan and before the scan has completed, the radio will display
‘[Empty]’. The radio will continue to display ‘[Empty]’ if no UPnP servers are found.
5. After a successful scan, select your UPnP server, by rotating the knob if there is more than one UPnP
server, and then press SELECT.
6. The radio will now list the media categories available from the UPnP server, e.g. ‘Music’, ‘Playlists’
etc. Turn the knob to select which category you wish to browse, press SELECT and turn the knob to
highlight a sub category and press SELECT again. For example, you could select ‘Music’ and then
‘Album’.
7. Turn the knob to highlight the media files that you wish to play and press SELECT.
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8. The radio will display ‘[Add to Queue]’, press SELECT and the radio will add the tracks to its queue
and begin playing them automatically.
Browsing the list of tracks currently arranged
(queued up) for playback
1. Press the BROWSE button. The currently playing track name will be displayed.
2. Turn the knob to see which tracks are queued up for playback.
3. If you want to jump to a particular place in the queue then press the SELECT button when the
required track is displayed.
4. It is important to note here that media files scanned from the radio’s ‘Windows Shares’ function can
also be added to the radio’s queue.
Arranging (queuing up) UPnP tracks for playback
later
1. Highlight the required track.
2. Press the SELECT button. ‘Track Added To Queue’ will be displayed.
Arranging (Queuing Up) albums for playback later
1. Highlight the required album.
2. Press the SELECT button.
3. Turn the knob until ‘[Add To Queue]’ is displayed.
4. Press the SELECT button. ‘Tracks Added to Queue’ will be displayed.
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Controlling playback
1. Use the STOP button to stop playback.
2. Use the PLAY/PAUSE button to either pause a currently playing track or to restart a currently paused
track or to restart a stopped track.
3. Use the SKIP TO PREVIOUS TRACK button to start playback of the previous track in the queue.
4. Use the SKIP TO NEXT TRACK button to start playback of the next track in the queue.
Removing track from the list (queue)
1. Press the BROWSE button. The currently playing track name will be displayed.
2. Turn the knob to select the track you want to remove from the queue.
3. Press and hold the STOP button for 2 seconds.
4. Turn the knob to highlight ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
5. Press SELECT to confirm whether you actually want to delete the track from the queue.
6. If ‘Yes’ was selected then ‘Removed From Queue’ will be displayed.
7. To remove all tracks from the queue, keep pressing BACK until the ‘Media Player’ menu item is
selected, press SELECT and then turn the knob to select ‘Clear Queue’ and press SELECT again.
Playing tracks in random order
1. Select the individual tracks as described previously.
2. Navigate to top-level menu item ‘Media Player’ using the ‘Select’ and ‘Back’ buttons.
3. Press the ‘Select’ button.
4. Turn the knob until ‘Playback Mode’ is displayed.
5. Press the ‘Select’ button.
6. Turn the knob until ‘Shuffle’ is displayed.
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7. Press the ‘Select’ button.
8. Turn the knob to select YES/NO to confirm that shuffle mode should be enabled.
Playing tracks in the list (queue) repeatedly
1. Select the individual tracks as described previously.
2. Navigate to top-level menu item ‘Media Player’ using the ‘Select’ and ‘Back’ buttons.
3. Press the ‘Select’ button.
4. Turn the knob until ‘Playback Mode’ is displayed.
5. Press the ‘Select’ button.
6. Turn the knob until ‘Repeat’ is displayed.
7. Press the ‘Select’ button.
8. Turn the knob to select YES/NO to confirm that repeat mode should be enabled.
The Media Player allows you to play unprotected audio files (AAC, AIFF, MP3, RM, WAV, WMA) and
play lists (M3U) stored on a networked PC. Verified to work on Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Settings Menu
Choosing desired option from the Configure menu
1. Press the ‘Select’ button.
(Note: if you make a mistake at any point, press the ‘Back’ button to go back to the previous screen.)
2. Turn the knob until ‘Settings’ is displayed
3. Press the ‘Select’ button.
4. Turn the knob until the display shows the option you want.
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5. Press the ‘Select’ button to choose the option shown on the display. The options are explained below.
<Network Config>
Enables you to scan again for connection to another wireless network, or to manually configure the
network parameters. Use this if you take the Internet radio to another building where you want to use it,
or if you change your wireless router.
<Upgrade Firmware>
Use this option to download new firmware for the radio from the Grace Digital Audio portal on the
Internet. If there is new firmware available, then the radio will prompt you if you want to download it or
not. Note, at this stage, you can press the radio’s ‘Back’ button to cancel the radio beginning a firmware
upgrade. A Firmware upgrade may take several minutes, so do not switch off the power to the radio until
the operation is complete otherwise the radio may become permanently damaged.
<Language>
Allows you to change the display language.
<Factory Reset>
Puts all the settings back to their defaults as they were when the unit left the factory. If you perform a
factory reset on your radio you will lose all your presets and your wireless network connection.
Please note that your radio’s serial number will still be registered with your Grace Digital internet radio
account (assuming you already registered the radio). Any premium station passwords, my stuff stations
and podcast that were saved on our web site will be saved all re-associate with your radio after you
power back on, log onto your network and download a new stations list.
<Register>
This will display a key that can be used to register the radio on the Grace Digital Audio Customer
<Clock Setup>
Use this option to set the time, to set an alarm and to view the current alarm setting, see “Setting the
alarm”.
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<Backlight>
Selecting this option will alter the Internet radio’s backlight brightness.
1. After selecting the ‘Backlight’ menu item, the radio will display its list of three menu modes: ‘Inactive’,
‘Active’ and ‘Standby’. These three states are explained below:
• The radio gets into its ‘inactive’ state when there is no button pressed for 30 seconds.
• The ‘active’ state is when there is user activity.
• ‘Standby’ is the state when the radio has been turned off.
2. Rotate the knob to highlight the desired menu mode and press SELECT.
3. The radio will now display the current backlight value for this menu mode. You can alter this value
by rotating the knob to increase or decrease it.
<UPnP>
This menu allows you to change the name of your device. You can name your device any name you
want so other UPnP devices will be able to view the name. Such as Greg’s Kitchen Radio etc.
<Wi-Fi Strength>
This menu will show the signal strength of your Wi-Fi access point as it is seen by the internet radio.
This feature can assist you in locating of your internet radio for optimal performance.
<Other Cool Stuff>
Please note this manual is for the current shipping version of software (FIRMWARE). We periodically
release new software (FIRMWARE) with new features and move some menu items around that may
reorganize your current menu layout. Please have fun and look around at all the features, enjoy listening
to premium music content, talk radio, kids programs, music, NPR, BBC and sports from around the
world, and check with us periodically for feature and content updates.
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Troubleshooting
Please read the User’s Guide carefully to ensure proper use of your system and to enjoy
your SOLO’s basic and advanced features.
Please keep this User’s Guide for future reference. If you experience any trouble with your wireless
internet radio SOLO, then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our webpage:
If you have trouble connecting SOLO to your wireless network, these steps may help to resolve the
problem:
1. Confirm a WiFi connected PC can access and browse the internet (web) using the same network.
2. Check that a DHCP server is available, or that you have configured a static IP address on SOLO. You
can configure a static IP address on SOLO using the menu item ‘Setting - Network Config - Edit
Config’, and then select ‘No’ for ‘Auto (DHCP)’.
3. Check that your network’s firewall is not blocking any outgoing ports. As a minimum, SOLO needs
access to UDP and TCP ports 80, 554, 1755, 5000, 6000 and 7070.
4. Check your access point does not restrict connections to particular MAC addresses. You can view
SOLO’s MAC address using the menu item ‘Setting - Network Config - View Config - MAC address’.
5. If you have an encrypted network, check that you have entered the correct key or pass phrase into
SOLO. Remember that text-format keys are case sensitive. If, when attempting to connect to an
encrypted network, your radio displays: ‘Wireless error’ followed by a 5-digit number, then please
ensure that you enter the correct pass phrase for the network. If the problem persists, then you may
need to consult your network configuration.
If your radio can connect to the network successfully, but is unable to play particular stations, it may be
due to one of the following causes:
1. The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day (remember location may be different time zone)
2. The station has reached the maximum allowed number of simultaneous listeners.
3. The station is not broadcasting anymore.
4. The wireless link on SOLO is out of date.
5. The internet connection between the server (often located in a different country) and you is slow.
Try using a PC to play back the stream via the broadcaster’s web site. If you can play back the station
with a PC, use the form at http://grace.reciva.com/ , or contact us at http://www.gracesupport.com/ to
notify us so that we can change the station data that may be accessed by your SOLO at a future date.
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Specifications
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• Class-D digital amplifier
• 89dB S/N ratio
• Audio output: 8 Watts, 8ohm speaker
• Frequency response: 120Hz – 15KHz ± 3dB
• 128 x 64 dots display
• 29-Key remote control
• 100 - 240V, 12V 1.2A switching power adapter
• Built-in with LED Status Indicator Safety Measurements:
1. Short-circuit protect
2. Timeout detect
3. –Δ (Delta) V detect
*
.
Specifications subject to change without notice
License Information and Warranty
This product contains software licensed under version 2 of the GNU Public License and version 2.1 of
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and under a license from Microsoft
Licensing GP. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft Corporation and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP as applicable.
Your Internet Radio is guaranteed against original defects in materials, manufacture and workmanship
for one year from the date of purchase.
Under this warranty, repair of any defect or, at the company’s discretion, replacement of the faulty
component(s) without charge for parts or labor, is agreed. This warranty does not imply any acceptance
by Grace Digital, retailers or its agents for consequential loss or damage and specifically excludes fair
wear and tear, accident, misuse of unauthorized modification.
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This warranty is applicable in the United States only and does not in any way limit the customer’s legal
rights. Claims and enquiries under the warranty for Grace products purchased outside the USA should
be addressed to the local importers or distributors. If you have reason to claim under the warranty
please contact your dealer in the first instance. Please retain all original packaging materials for
possible future use. We suggest that you complete details of purchase now and keep this information in
a safe place for future reference. Grace Digital provides their Canadian, Central & South American
dealers, distributors, and retailers with a 1 year warranty.
Warranty
(continued)
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Your SOLO (GDI-IRA500) is supported by a limited manufacturer’s warranty for product defects in
material or workmanship that may be evident under normal use for 1 year from date of purchase
from an authorized franchisee or dealer.
The warranty stated herein is the only warranty applicable to this product. All other warranties,
expressed or implied are hereby disclaimed and are limited by the written limited warranties
contained herein. Except as provided herein, the manufacturer shall have no liability or
responsibility to a customer or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or
damage caused directly or indirectly by use or performance of the product or arising out of any
breach of this warranty, including, but not limited to, any damages resulting in inconvenience, loss
of time, data, property, or profit or any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, even
if the manufacturer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, return of the product and your sales
receipt as proof of purchase date for your GDI-IRA500 unit is required and shall, at the discretions
of the manufacturer, result in: (a) correction of the defect by repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replacement with the same or similar design; or (c) refund for the purchase price if
purchased directly and returned within 30 days of purchase. All replaced parts and products, and
products, on which a refund may be made, become the property of the manufacturer. New and
reconditioned parts and products should be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty
period.
The warranty does not cover:
(a) damage or failure caused by or attributed to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper
installation or improper maintenance, alteration, lightning or excessive voltage or current;
(b) any repairs other than those provided by a GDI-IRA500 authorized service facility;
(c) consumables such as fuses or batteries;
(d) cosmetic damage;
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs;
(f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up, service adjustment or re-installation.
Customers are responsible for any shipping costs related to product return, repair and/or refund.
Warranty terms may be revised without notification at the discretion of the manufacturer.
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Customer Service and Support
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For questions regarding your product please visit us at: www.gracedigitalaudio.com
Monday - Thursday
Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PST)
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST)
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APPENDIX
Step 1: Set Up Media Sharing In Windows Media Player 11
After you download and install Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP and connect your radio to
your network, you need to set up media sharing so that you can share music with your radio.
The following steps describe how to set up media sharing in Windows Media Player 11.
1. In Windows Media Player 11, click the small arrow below the Library tab, and then click Media
Sharing.
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2. In the Media Sharing dialog box, select the Share my media check box.
3. In the list below the Share my media to: check box, click your Radio*, click Allow, the selected device
will now show a green tick and then click OK.
• If your device does not appear in the list of devices perform the following steps;
1. From the “Media Player” menu of your internet radio select “UPnP Servers”
2. A list of available computers will appear.
3. Select the required computer.
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4. The display may show “Access Denied (801)”
5. Your device will now appear in the list. If you want to confirm this is your radio, right click the device
and select Properties your radio’s MAC address will be shown.
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Step 2: Play Music On The Internet Radio
After installing and configuring your radio and Windows Media Player 11, you are now ready to play
music wirelessly.
The following steps describe how to play music using the Radio.
1. Using the control, to select “UPnP Servers” from the “Media Player” menu.
2. Select the computer you wish to play the music files from.
3. Use the control to browse by All Music, Genre, All Artists, Contributing Artists, Album Artists,
Composers, Albums, Play lists, Folders or Star Ratings and then press Select.
4. Select the music track/tracks you want to play, and then press the ‘Select’ button. Enjoy!
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