Acoustic Research ARIRC600i quick start Unpack the unit, Set up the radio

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QuickStartGuide

ARIRC600i

www.arinfiniteradio.com

Congratulations on purchasing your new Acoustic Research Wi-Fi Internet Radio. Please follow these instructions to set up and start using the radio.

1 Unpack the unit

To Exit DEMO mode press and release preset 1,

 

then SLEEP, then preset 6.

3Optional: For use with a “Wired” connection

Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you do not have a wireless (Wi-Fi) access point.

5Set up the radio

A.NOTE: When you turn on the radio for the first time, it will be in “DEMO” mode. To exit this mode, press and release preset 1, then SLEEP, then preset 6 on top of the radio.

B. After exiting the DEMO mode, the radio displays the Select Language screen. Choose your preferred language.

Use the navigation controls to make choices and input information:

Radio

Remote control

You should find the following items in the box:

Radio

Remote control*

 

User Manual

Quick Start

 

Guide (this

 

 

 

 

leaflet)

Ethernet cable

 

 

AM loop antenna

Setup

Information

Card

LAN

 

LAN

 

Broadband modem or

 

Ethernet router/hub/

 

switch

LAN

4Plug in and turn on the radio

Electrical outlet

C. The Network Setup screen displays connection options:

• Select Wired to connect using an Ethernet cable and proceed to step D.

OR

Select Wireless, then choose from setup options displayed:

Detect Networks allows you to search for available networks, then choose your network.

Enter SSID allows you to manually enter a known network name (SSID). See tips to the right.

If the network is secure, select security type and/or enter your password in the Network Security screen.

Pressto show “DONE”

and SELECT to confirm.

− move highlight up

– move highlight down

/– move selection/navigate left / – move selection/navigate right

SELECT - confirm selected option or character

When inputting characters, press orto choose among uppercase, lowercase, numeric, or special characters.

To insert spaces or correct mistakes, pressto display the Commands list and then press or (or/) to choose the desired command.

About passphrase:

This radio supports secured

 

access points using the Wireless

 

Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys or

 

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and

Additional requirements:

Broadband Internet service

Broadband (cable/DSL) modem, usually supplied by your Internet service provider

An 802.11 b or g (Wi-Fi) wireless home network or Ethernet router/switch/hub with available LAN port

For Wi-Fi connections, you may also need:

Your wireless network’s SSID

Your access password (for secure networks)

2 Setup your AR Infinite Radio accounts !

To simplify setup on the radio please complete these steps:

A. Find the Setup Information Card that contains your radio’s MAC address number (MAC: 00-21-2A-

XX-XX-XX) and activation PIN # (PIN: 0000). (This number is also found in the Device Info screen

under the Settings menu in your radio or on the sticker located on the back of the radio.)

Exit the DEMO mode after

turning on

Press and release preset 1, then SLEEP, then preset 6.

Press or to highlight,

SELECT to confirm.

D.The radio should now connect to the Internet. If the radio does not connect refer to the troubleshooting section in your user manual.

After connecting to the Internet

If you did not activate your Infinite

Radio accounts, or if the radio cannot get your details from the Infinite Radio server, the radio may ask for your postal code. Input your code.

If your radio has successfully connected to the Internet you will hear a welcome message.

WPA2) standards.

• WEP keys are either 10 or 26

characters long (e.g. 6E78214A52).

Note that some Wi-Fi routers

support passphrase generation

for WEP security. However, there

is no industry standard for WEP

passphrase generation and

this radio does not support WEP

passphrases.

• If you are using a WEP secured

access point, enter the WEP

key (HEX format) instead of the

passphrase.

B. Using any Internet-connected computer, go to www.arinfiniteradio.com/setup and follow the

online instructions.

You will need to input your radio’s MAC address and PIN # to associate your radio with your personal settings.

*The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” batteries (not included) prior to use.

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Learn more about your Internet Radio

Read the user manual for more information on the player’s features, safety and warranty information, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Need more help? Do not return this product to the store.

Visit www.arinfiniteradio.com to get the latest firmware updates and FAQ’s.

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Contents After connecting to the Internet Set up the radioUnpack the unit Plug in and turn on the radioControls Using the radio

ARIRC600i specifications

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