Instruction Manual
sonoro audio GmbH & Co. KG Unter Goldschmied 6 50667 Köln Germany fon +49 221 - 16 79 29 - 0 fax +49 221 - 16 79 29 - 290 info@sonoro-audio.com www.sonoro-audio.com Current as of 01/09 The manufacturer is constantly working on the improvement of all types and models. We hope you understand that changes in the scope of delivery in terms of format, equipment and technology are therefore possible at any time.
Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Preliminary notes Safety information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 Symbols used in these instructions Appropriate use Persons with limited perception Power supply Batteries eDock (optionally available) Transportation Environmental conditions Operation Using headphones Defects Cleaning Disposal Scope of delivery Supported formats Unpacking and activating the device 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.
9. Saving energy 10. General functions of the audio playback 28 29 11. FM-Radio playback 31 10.1 10.2 10.3 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Setting the volume Muting the playback Selecting the playback mode Searching for a station Storing a station Storing a station with the remote control Accessing stored stations (on the device) Accessing a station (with the remote control) 12. iRadio 12.1 12.2 12.2.1 12.2.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.2.5 12.2.6 12.2.7 12.3 12.4 12.4.1 12.4.2 12.4.3 12.4.4 12.5 12.5.
Preliminary notes English 1. Thank you for deciding to purchase a sonoro elements W. This instruction manual will provide you with all the information needed for the flawless and safe operation of the device. • • • • • • Read this instruction manual in its entirety before using the device. Store the instructions in a safe place. If you give the device to third parties, also include the instruction manual. Non-compliance with these instructions may result in serious injuries and damages to the device.
2. Safety information 2.1 Symbols used in these instructions Important information regarding your safety is specially marked. Please be sure to pay attention to this information in order to avoid accidents and damages to the device: DANGER This warns you about dangers to your health and indicates possible risks of injury. CAUTION This indicates possible dangers to the device or other objects. NOTE This provides you with tips and information. 2.
2.4 Power supply English The device is operated with electrical power, which means that there is the fundamental danger of receiving an electric shock. Therefore pay particular attention to the following: • Never touch the power plug with wet hands. • If you want to pull the power plug out of the power socket, always pull directly on the power plug. Never pull on the cable since it might tear.
2.7 Transportation • When driving in a car, store the device in such a way that the passengers are not endangered. • If you ship the device, store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose. 2.8 Environmental conditions The safe operation of the device presumes that the environmental conditions are appropriate for the device. You should therefore pay attention to the following: • Protect the device from any weather influences.
English noise or background sound in your ears (ringing), reduce the volume or discontinue using the headphones. • Even if your headphones are designed in such a way that you can continue to perceive external sounds, you should never set the volume so high that you are unable to still perceive your environment. 2.11 Defects If the device should ever have any defects, do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
3. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the sonoro elements W includes numerous accessories that you need to receive the radio frequencies and to connect additional devices. • • • • • • • • • sonoro elements W Power adapter FM antenna AUX cable 2 batteries 1.5 volts, alkaline manganese, size: Mignon LR06/AA Cloth Instruction manual Remote control (optionally available) eDock (optionally available) 4.
Unpacking and activating the device English 5. Only those connection cables and external devices may be used that correspond to the current device in respect to safety, electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality. This device fulfils all relevant standards and guidelines in respect to CE conformity. If the device is altered in a way that has not been coordinated with the manufacturer, the compliance with these standards and guidelines is no longer guaranteed.
irritations. If you come in contact with this liquid, rinse it with a lot of water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, do not rub the eyes but immediately rinse them for ten minutes with water and consult a physician at once. 1. Open the lid of the battery compartment on the back of the device by slightly pressing down on the clamping closure. 2. Insert the provided batteries (1.5 V, AA) in the battery compartment according to the indicated polarity. 3. Reinsert the lid of the battery compartment. 5.
English NOTE The FM frequency band lies between 87.5 MHz and 108.0 MHz in the VHF band II. FM antenna or house antenna 1. Plug the provided FM antenna or your house antenna into the FM antenna socket on the back of the device. 2. Change the FM switch from INT to EXT. 3. Align the provided FM antenna in such a way that you have the best reception.
6. Control elements and connections Front of the elements W: 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 1 On/off touch sensor To switch the device on/off. Briefly touch the Sonoro lettering. Then the device will switch on or off. 2 OLED display When the device is switched off, it shows the current time of day; if the device is switched on, it displays information about the active mode. 3 UP Navigation to the top. During radio operation: station search for the station at the next higher frequency.
English Top of the elements W: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Speaker Speaker opening. 2 ALARM Press briefly: switch the alarm function on/off; deactivate the alarm. Press for a longer time: open the alarm settings menu to select the alarm functions. 3 FAVOR Station memory. 4 SNOOZE Press briefly (in playback mode): switch the sound playback (muting) on/off. Press briefly (in alarm mode): start the repeating of the alarm (snooze).
Back of the elements W: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 FM ANTENNA FM antenna connector socket 2 FM EXT/INT Switch to change between the internal or external FM antenna. 3 Headphones Headphone connector socket 4 AUX IN Connector socket for external audio devices. 5 LINE OUT Connector socket to connect the elements W with external audio devices. 6 iPod Connector socket for iPod eDock 7 Battery compartment Two batteries (1.
English Remote control: 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 12 13 8 9 14 15 10 11 16 17 18 1 UP FM: Station scanning in the next higher frequency range; iPod: menu navigation to the top. 2 Menu button Press briefly: open/confirm the indicated menu entry. Press for a longer time: open the setup menu; iPod: playback button and pause button; iRadio: open the iRadio menu. iRadio: Access the iRadio menu 3 BACK back button; returns to the previous menu item 4 MODE Switch to the next playback mode.
alarm. Press for a longer time: open the alarm settings menu to select the alarm functions. 9 VOL- All playback modes: Reduce the volume. 10 3/Stop FM: Program button radio station 3 (press briefly), store the current station under this program button (press for a long time); iPod: stop playback. 11 2/start/pause FM: Program button radio station 2 (press briefly), store the current station under this program button (press for a long time); iPod: start/pause playback.
7. Setting the basic functions English 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the sonoro lettering. 2. Press the menu button of the elements W or the remote control for a long time until the setup menu appears. The display shows the following information in the setup menu: Setup Menu Audio Sleep Timer Clock Dimmer The arrow refers to additional entries in the list. 3. Switch to the desired menu entry by pressing the UP or DOWN button. 4.
set separately and that additional languages are available here (see iRadio mode section 12.5.4). 7.2 Setting the brightness of the display and navigation ring The brightness of the display and ring backlight can be set independently of each other in three steps (display) and four steps (ring backlight). This function is also available in the stand-by mode of the device. NOTE The lifespan of an OLED display decreases as the brightness increases.
English Format 12HR * 24HR 3. You can reach the desired time format by pressing the UP or DOWN button. 4. To confirm the entry, press the menu button. 5. To exit the menu, press the BACK button repeatedly until you have returned to the desired menu item or wait approx. 10 seconds until the device automatically returns to the start menu. 7.4 Setting the time The time shown in the display can be set through the setup menu. This function is also available in the stand-by mode of the device. 1.
7.5 Setting the time (in iRadio mode) In addition to the already mentioned option of setting the time, the iRadio mode also gives you the option of setting the time automatically through the Internet. 1. Press the menu button of the elements W or the remote control for a long time until the setup menu appears. 2. Select the clock entry by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button again.
English menu item or wait approx. 10 seconds until the device automatically returns to the start menu. 7.7 Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer is an automatic shut-off function that switches the device to the stand-by mode once the specified time has passed. Activating the sleep timer of the device 1. Press the menu button of the elements W or the remote control for a long time until the setup menu appears. 2.
Sleep Timer 15 Min 2. To extend or reduce the time interval until the device is switched off, select the desired level with the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button or SLEEP button. The maximum time interval is 90 minutes. The minimum time interval is 1 minute. 3. To confirm the entry, press the menu button. 4. When the time has expired, the playback will slowly fade out. 5. Setting the Sleep timer to 0, it will deactivate the sleep timer. 7.
8. Alarm function English With the sonoro elements W, you can be woken up with the radio, iPod or iRadio . All settings are performed through the alarm settings function, which you can access through the ALARM button at the top of the device or directly on the remote control. Alternatively, you can also select the alarm setting function in the setup menu. All alarm functions can also be set in the stand-by mode of the device. Set Alarm On/Off Set Time Source Volume 8.1 Setting the alarm 1.
8.2 Alarm function through FM-radio, iPod, iRadio or buzzer 1. Press the ALARM button at the top of the device until the alarm setting function appears. 2. Select the entry source with the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button. 3. In the top right corner of the display, you will see the currently set playback source for the alarm function under the letters NOW. Source FM iRadio iPod Beep NOW iPod 4.
English Volume 10 3. To increase or reduce the volume, press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button. NOTE The audio playback always begins at a minimum volume and is slowly increased to the set volume. 4. After confirming the selected level, the device automatically returns to the previous menu. To exit the menu, press the BACK button repeatedly until you have returned to the desired menu item or wait approx.
8.5 Turning off the alarm after the alarm sound • To turn off the alarm, press the ALARM button. Alternatively you can also turn off the alarm by pressing the menu button or touching the on/off sensor. Then the alarm is skipped until the next day. • If you want to turn the alarm off completely, press the ALARM button. Then the ALARM symbol on the display disappears. • To activate the snooze function, press the SNOOZE button. The remaining snooze time is shown on the display.
English ON means it is switched on. 4. After selecting the desired setting, press the BACK button to return to the original display. 5. If the energy savings function is switched on, a small sun symbol appears in the top right corner of the display. 6. If the function is switched off, this symbol is removed. Switching the energy savings function on or off results in the following differences Energy savings ON • In this mode, your elements W has the lowest amount of power consumption (approx. 1.
device in the playback mode or press the MUTE/SNOOZE button on the remote control. The following symbol will be shown on the display. • To turn the sound on again, press the MUTE button on the top of the device or the MUTE/ SNOOZE on the remote control again or press VOL+ or VOL-. The symbol will be shown again. 10.3 Selecting the playback mode For the selection of the audio playback mode, such as iPod, FM radio, iRadio or AUX, select the appropriate mode by pressing the MODE button.
English 11. FM-Radio playback 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the sonoro lettering. The device always starts at the most recently heard radio station. 2. If the device starts in another mode, e.g. because it was switched off in another mode through the sleep timer, press the MODE button and select the FM mode.
11.1 Searching for a station • • • To find the next station with a strong signal in the lower frequency range, press the DOWN button on the navigation ring until the scanning starts on the display. To find the next station with a strong signal in the higher frequency range, press the UP button on the navigation ring until the scanning starts on the display. To manually set another frequency, briefly press the DOWN button or UP button. The frequency will be switched one step at a time.
English 1. Set the station that you would like to store. 2. Press the program button (button 1-5) at which you would like to store the station until the display shows the message “stored”. 11.4 Accessing stored stations (on the device) NOTE Only the program presets 1-5 can be accessed with the remote control. Accessing the program presets 6-10 is done exclusively through the FAVOR button on the device. 1. Briefly press the FAVOR button on the device. The program memory is opened. 2.
12. iRadio CAUTION iRadio can result in additional charges! Internet radio is based on a data stream that is offered to you free of charge by the individual radio stations and which your elements W converts into music or language. Downloading these data result in increased data traffic through your connection. Depending on your contract, this can result in additional charges. 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the Sonoro lettering. The device always starts at the most recently heard iRadio station.
12:00 iRadio END < )~ END <>AB > ABC_ 1 2 3 4 1 Currently set mode (here iRadio) 2 Currently selected symbol (here the final entry END) 3 Line with symbols that precede or follow the current selection. The symbol that is at the center can be selected by pressing the menu button. 4 Already selected symbols. These represent the key that has to be entered.
the cable connection. Initially no entries by the user are required here. If there are difficulties or problems in establishing a connection, please read the information below under “other possible settings”. 8. Now the device will try to establish a connection to the network that was just set (Connect to network/connection to “network name”). If the key is correct, the display will shortly switch to the message “Searching for gateway”.
12.2.2 Genre 1. If you would like to select the station by genre, select the genre function and confirm your selection by pressing the menu button. 2. Now you will receive a list with categories for which radio stations have been stored.
6. Select the desired station by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm your selection by pressing the menu button. 7. Your elements W will now try to establish a connection to the desired station. This is signaled by the station name and establishment of a connection on the display. If a compatible data stream is available, your elements W will shortly start playing back the desired station. 8. To switch to a station that has already been set, press the BACK button and continue as described above.
English DOWN button you can select the desired memory preset. If the current memory preset is already taken, the name of the station stored at this position appears behind the display text RDS NAME. Beneath this, the currently set frequency appears next to the display text FM. If no station is stored in this position, the word FREE will be displayed here instead of the frequency. 4. Select the desired memory preset as described and confirm your selection by pressing the menu button. 5.
12.3 My stuff The menu item My stuff appears on the device after the successful registration at mysonoro. com as well as the selection of at least one station in your favorites folder on this website. In general, this menu gives you the option of accessing your favorite stations etc. very quickly, which you can quickly and conveniently set up and organize at mysonoro.com. More information about this function and how you can properly set it up and use it can be found at mysonoro. com. 12.
English Access the directory containing the folder you would like to share and click with the right mouse button on the respective folder icon. When the context menu opens, select Properties. Select the Sharing tab and then select Advanced Sharing. Now select the field Share this folder and confirm this selection by clicking on the Apply field.
If no folder is found although you have set up a share, this function may not be supported by your network hardware. Another possibility is that an active firewall is blocking it. Operating system Microsoft Windows XP (HOME) Access the directory containing the folder you would like to share (here music) and click with the right mouse button on the respective folder icon. When the context menu opens, select Sharing and security … .
English In the window that follows, select the sharing variant without assistant in the network share field. Confirm your entry by clicking on the Apply field and select Enable file sharing in the query that follows. Confirm the selection by clicking on OK. If this display looks different on your system, please just continue with the following item. The following window can also appear directly after the selection of the context menu item Sharing and security if sharing has already been set up previously.
Activate the two fields Share this folder on the network and Network users can change files. Under share name, enter the name that you would like to be displayed on your elements W. Confirm the entry by clicking on OK. Now the folder icon of the folder you would like to share has changed. It shows that a share has been activated for this folder. Your elements W should now be able to find the shared directory.
English Directory input This menu item functions for the new input of the shared network directory. 12.4.2 UPNP Server Here you have the option of accessing files and playlists that are stored on and shared by an available network PC through Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player version 11 or higher is required for a successful connection, along with the appropriate share of the files in Media Player. Start Windows Media Player and click on the menu item Library.
Now the device icon will change and you can perform global settings through Settings and device-specific settings about the files to be played back through Customize. If desired, change the settings according to your preferences and confirm the entry by clicking the OK button. This process is the same for Microsoft Windows Vista and XP. The only difference may be that the Media Player has interfaces with different appearances. NOTE To play back files shared through Media Player, proceed as follows.
• • • The line [Add to playlist] will allow you to load the entire selected list into the memory of the device at once. As soon as a title has been selected, the device begins with the playback. The following selected titles are added to the playlist. To get to the next title, press the fast forward button on the remote control.
12.4.4 Clearing the playback This option deletes all of the stored playlists from the memory of the device. 12.5 Settings In this menu you have the option of customizing the various settings of your iRadio according to your preferences. 12.5.1 Network settings • Show config. In this menu you can receive information about the currently set values. Mode: AUTO / DHCP WLAN MAC address Cable MAC address current IP address type of cable-connected device type of WLAN device • change config.
• server entry, you have the option of either entering another one or ending the entry. After the DNS server has been entered, the device will try to establish a connection with the entered data. If the entered data are correct, your elements W will connect to the network. If the entered data are incorrect, you will receive the corresponding error message. English • Cable/WLAN This menu item allows you to perform settings about the desired type of network connection.
12.5.2 Version This states the current version of the iRadio device software. By pressing the UP or DOWN buttons, you can also receive the serial number as well as the product code of the device. 12.5.3 Firmware update This functions to update the iRadio device software. Perform this function frequently. 12.5.4 Language Serves to set the language of the device in iRadio mode.
English 13. iPod playback 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the Sonoro lettering on the front and place the iPod into the docking station. 2. Press the MODE button and select the iPod mode. The display will show the iPod symbol. The iPod’s battery is charged at the same time. 4 12:00 iPod 1 3 2 1 Mode: iPod 2 iPod symbol on the display 3 Speaker symbol 4 Time display NOTE If the menu selection is accessed on the iPod, the UP and DOWN buttons function as navigation buttons.
Function iPod elements W Remote control Switch to the next menu entry (to the bottom). Click wheel DOWN DOWN Select menu object Menu button Menu button Menu button Start title Menu button Menu button Start/pause Menu button Play back the previous title Back/rewind UP UP Play back the next title Advance/fast forward DOWN DOWN Pause/continue playback Start/pause Menu button Menu button End playback Start/pause Stop 14.
English 15. Troubleshooting All electronic devices can experience errors. This does not necessarily mean that there is a defect in the device. You should therefore check the table below to see if you can remedy the error by yourself. Error Possible cause Remedy The device The power adapter isn’t doesn’t switch on.
No network connection is established No WLAN connection is established No network is available Check the network cable or the WLAN function of your system The device is unable to find a DHCP server and/or is not assigned an IP Set an IP address at the device or activate the DHCP server. A firewall or Mac filter is activated on the network Set the respective devices or programs in such a way that access is possible.
Name of device sonoro elements W AU-4100; AU-4101 Dimensions (WxDxH) approx. 210 mm x 155 mm x 120 mm approx. 8.27 inch x 6.1 inch x 4.72 inch Weight approx. 1,9 kg / 4.18 lb Weight incl. packaging approx. 2.7 kg / 5.94 lb Frequency range FM: 87.5 MHz---108.0 MHz RF remote control RC-4100: RC-4101 433.92 MHz Power adapter plug: FSC power Euro power adapter model: England UK3 power adapter model: US power adapter model: Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.
Supported playback formats Media Player WMA Windows Media Audio AAC MPEG4 audio MP3 MPEG layer 3 audio AIFF Audio Interchange File Format AU Sun Microsystems uncompressed audio format WAV Microsoft/IBM uncompressed audio format RA Real Audio RA4/5/8 OGG Subject to technical changes! Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: sonoro audio GmbH & Co.
KG might void the user’s authorization for the operation of the device. English You can request the complete declaration of conformity at sonoro@aixtema.de. Disposal Device Please consider that your device is subject to the European Directive 2002/96/EC for the reduction of electronic waste. • Therefore please note that you are not permitted to dispose of your device in your household waste.
English 17. Warranty The following is applicable – without restricting your legal rights – when a guarantee claim is raised: • Guarantee claims can only be raised within a time period of max. two years, starting with the date of purchase. • Within this guarantee period we will remedy all defects that are based on material or manufacturing errors free of charge according to our preference, either by repairing or replacing the device.
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Instruction Manual
sonoro audio GmbH & Co. KG Unter Goldschmied 6 50667 Köln Germany fon +49 221 - 16 79 29 - 0 fax +49 221 - 16 79 29 - 290 info@sonoro-audio.com www.sonoro-audio.com Current as of 01/09 The manufacturer is constantly working on the improvement of all types and models. We hope you understand that changes in the scope of delivery in terms of format, equipment and technology are therefore possible at any time.
Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Preliminary notes Safety information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 Symbols used in these instructions Appropriate use Persons with limited perception Power supply Batteries eDock (optionally available) Transportation Environmental conditions Operation Using headphones Defects Cleaning Disposal Scope of delivery Supported formats Unpacking and activating the device 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.
9. Saving energy 10. General functions of the audio playback 28 29 11. FM-Radio playback 31 10.1 10.2 10.3 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Setting the volume Muting the playback Selecting the playback mode Searching for a station Storing a station Storing a station with the remote control Accessing stored stations (on the device) Accessing a station (with the remote control) 12. iRadio 12.1 12.2 12.2.1 12.2.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.2.5 12.2.6 12.2.7 12.3 12.4 12.4.1 12.4.2 12.4.3 12.4.4 12.5 12.5.
Preliminary notes English 1. Thank you for deciding to purchase a sonoro elements W. This instruction manual will provide you with all the information needed for the flawless and safe operation of the device. • • • • • • Read this instruction manual in its entirety before using the device. Store the instructions in a safe place. If you give the device to third parties, also include the instruction manual. Non-compliance with these instructions may result in serious injuries and damages to the device.
2. Safety information 2.1 Symbols used in these instructions Important information regarding your safety is specially marked. Please be sure to pay attention to this information in order to avoid accidents and damages to the device: DANGER This warns you about dangers to your health and indicates possible risks of injury. CAUTION This indicates possible dangers to the device or other objects. NOTE This provides you with tips and information. 2.
The device is operated with electrical power, which means that there is the fundamental danger of receiving an electric shock. Therefore pay particular attention to the following: • Never touch the power plug with wet hands. • If you want to pull the power plug out of the power socket, always pull directly on the power plug. Never pull on the cable since it might tear.
2.7 Transportation • When driving in a car, store the device in such a way that the passengers are not endangered. • If you ship the device, store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose. 2.8 Environmental conditions The safe operation of the device presumes that the environmental conditions are appropriate for the device. You should therefore pay attention to the following: • Protect the device from any weather influences.
English noise or background sound in your ears (ringing), reduce the volume or discontinue using the headphones. • Even if your headphones are designed in such a way that you can continue to perceive external sounds, you should never set the volume so high that you are unable to still perceive your environment. 2.11 Defects If the device should ever have any defects, do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
3. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the sonoro elements W includes numerous accessories that you need to receive the radio frequencies and to connect additional devices. • • • • • • • • • sonoro elements W Power adapter FM antenna AUX cable 2 batteries 1.5 volts, alkaline manganese, size: Mignon LR06/AA Cloth Instruction manual Remote control (optionally available) eDock (optionally available) 4.
Unpacking and activating the device English 5. Only those connection cables and external devices may be used that correspond to the current device in respect to safety, electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality. This device fulfils all relevant standards and guidelines in respect to CE conformity. If the device is altered in a way that has not been coordinated with the manufacturer, the compliance with these standards and guidelines is no longer guaranteed.
irritations. If you come in contact with this liquid, rinse it with a lot of water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, do not rub the eyes but immediately rinse them for ten minutes with water and consult a physician at once. 1. Open the lid of the battery compartment on the back of the device by slightly pressing down on the clamping closure. 2. Insert the provided batteries (1.5 V, AA) in the battery compartment according to the indicated polarity. 3. Reinsert the lid of the battery compartment. 5.
English NOTE The FM frequency band lies between 87.5 MHz and 108.0 MHz in the VHF band II. FM antenna or house antenna 1. Plug the provided FM antenna or your house antenna into the FM antenna socket on the back of the device. 2. Change the FM switch from INT to EXT. 3. Align the provided FM antenna in such a way that you have the best reception.
6. Control elements and connections Front of the elements W: 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 1 On/off touch sensor To switch the device on/off. Briefly touch the Sonoro lettering. Then the device will switch on or off. 2 OLED display When the device is switched off, it shows the current time of day; if the device is switched on, it displays information about the active mode. 3 UP Navigation to the top. During radio operation: station search for the station at the next higher frequency.
English Top of the elements W: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Speaker Speaker opening. 2 ALARM Press briefly: switch the alarm function on/off; deactivate the alarm. Press for a longer time: open the alarm settings menu to select the alarm functions. 3 FAVOR Station memory. 4 SNOOZE Press briefly (in playback mode): switch the sound playback (muting) on/off. Press briefly (in alarm mode): start the repeating of the alarm (snooze).
Back of the elements W: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 FM ANTENNA FM antenna connector socket 2 FM EXT/INT Switch to change between the internal or external FM antenna. 3 Headphones Headphone connector socket 4 AUX IN Connector socket for external audio devices. 5 LINE OUT Connector socket to connect the elements W with external audio devices. 6 iPod Connector socket for iPod eDock 7 Battery compartment Two batteries (1.
English Remote control: 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 12 13 8 9 14 15 10 11 16 17 18 1 UP FM: Station scanning in the next higher frequency range; iPod: menu navigation to the top. 2 Menu button Press briefly: open/confirm the indicated menu entry. Press for a longer time: open the setup menu; iPod: playback button and pause button; iRadio: open the iRadio menu. iRadio: Access the iRadio menu 3 BACK back button; returns to the previous menu item 4 MODE Switch to the next playback mode.
alarm. Press for a longer time: open the alarm settings menu to select the alarm functions. 9 VOL- All playback modes: Reduce the volume. 10 3/Stop FM: Program button radio station 3 (press briefly), store the current station under this program button (press for a long time); iPod: stop playback. 11 2/start/pause FM: Program button radio station 2 (press briefly), store the current station under this program button (press for a long time); iPod: start/pause playback.
7. Setting the basic functions English 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the sonoro lettering. 2. Press the menu button of the elements W or the remote control for a long time until the setup menu appears. The display shows the following information in the setup menu: Setup Menu Audio Sleep Timer Clock Dimmer The arrow refers to additional entries in the list. 3. Switch to the desired menu entry by pressing the UP or DOWN button. 4.
set separately and that additional languages are available here (see iRadio mode section 12.5.4). 7.2 Setting the brightness of the display and navigation ring The brightness of the display and ring backlight can be set independently of each other in three steps (display) and four steps (ring backlight). This function is also available in the stand-by mode of the device. NOTE The lifespan of an OLED display decreases as the brightness increases.
English Format 12HR * 24HR 3. You can reach the desired time format by pressing the UP or DOWN button. 4. To confirm the entry, press the menu button. 5. To exit the menu, press the BACK button repeatedly until you have returned to the desired menu item or wait approx. 10 seconds until the device automatically returns to the start menu. 7.4 Setting the time The time shown in the display can be set through the setup menu. This function is also available in the stand-by mode of the device. 1.
7.5 Setting the time (in iRadio mode) In addition to the already mentioned option of setting the time, the iRadio mode also gives you the option of setting the time automatically through the Internet. 1. Press the menu button of the elements W or the remote control for a long time until the setup menu appears. 2. Select the clock entry by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button again.
English menu item or wait approx. 10 seconds until the device automatically returns to the start menu. 7.7 Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer is an automatic shut-off function that switches the device to the stand-by mode once the specified time has passed. Activating the sleep timer of the device 1. Press the menu button of the elements W or the remote control for a long time until the setup menu appears. 2.
Sleep Timer 15 Min 2. To extend or reduce the time interval until the device is switched off, select the desired level with the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button or SLEEP button. The maximum time interval is 90 minutes. The minimum time interval is 1 minute. 3. To confirm the entry, press the menu button. 4. When the time has expired, the playback will slowly fade out. 5. Setting the Sleep timer to 0, it will deactivate the sleep timer. 7.
8. Alarm function English With the sonoro elements W, you can be woken up with the radio, iPod or iRadio . All settings are performed through the alarm settings function, which you can access through the ALARM button at the top of the device or directly on the remote control. Alternatively, you can also select the alarm setting function in the setup menu. All alarm functions can also be set in the stand-by mode of the device. Set Alarm On/Off Set Time Source Volume 8.1 Setting the alarm 1.
8.2 Alarm function through FM-radio, iPod, iRadio or buzzer 1. Press the ALARM button at the top of the device until the alarm setting function appears. 2. Select the entry source with the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button. 3. In the top right corner of the display, you will see the currently set playback source for the alarm function under the letters NOW. Source FM iRadio iPod Beep NOW iPod 4.
English Volume 10 3. To increase or reduce the volume, press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons and confirm the selection by pressing the menu button. NOTE The audio playback always begins at a minimum volume and is slowly increased to the set volume. 4. After confirming the selected level, the device automatically returns to the previous menu. To exit the menu, press the BACK button repeatedly until you have returned to the desired menu item or wait approx.
8.5 Turning off the alarm after the alarm sound • To turn off the alarm, press the ALARM button. Alternatively you can also turn off the alarm by pressing the menu button or touching the on/off sensor. Then the alarm is skipped until the next day. • If you want to turn the alarm off completely, press the ALARM button. Then the ALARM symbol on the display disappears. • To activate the snooze function, press the SNOOZE button. The remaining snooze time is shown on the display.
English ON means it is switched on. 4. After selecting the desired setting, press the BACK button to return to the original display. 5. If the energy savings function is switched on, a small sun symbol appears in the top right corner of the display. 6. If the function is switched off, this symbol is removed. Switching the energy savings function on or off results in the following differences Energy savings ON • In this mode, your elements W has the lowest amount of power consumption (approx. 1.
device in the playback mode or press the MUTE/SNOOZE button on the remote control. The following symbol will be shown on the display. • To turn the sound on again, press the MUTE button on the top of the device or the MUTE/ SNOOZE on the remote control again or press VOL+ or VOL-. The symbol will be shown again. 10.3 Selecting the playback mode For the selection of the audio playback mode, such as iPod, FM radio, iRadio or AUX, select the appropriate mode by pressing the MODE button.
English 11. FM-Radio playback 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the sonoro lettering. The device always starts at the most recently heard radio station. 2. If the device starts in another mode, e.g. because it was switched off in another mode through the sleep timer, press the MODE button and select the FM mode.
11.1 Searching for a station • • • To find the next station with a strong signal in the lower frequency range, press the DOWN button on the navigation ring until the scanning starts on the display. To find the next station with a strong signal in the higher frequency range, press the UP button on the navigation ring until the scanning starts on the display. To manually set another frequency, briefly press the DOWN button or UP button. The frequency will be switched one step at a time.
English 1. Set the station that you would like to store. 2. Press the program button (button 1-5) at which you would like to store the station until the display shows the message “stored”. 11.4 Accessing stored stations (on the device) NOTE Only the program presets 1-5 can be accessed with the remote control. Accessing the program presets 6-10 is done exclusively through the FAVOR button on the device. 1. Briefly press the FAVOR button on the device. The program memory is opened. 2.
12. iRadio CAUTION iRadio can result in additional charges! Internet radio is based on a data stream that is offered to you free of charge by the individual radio stations and which your elements W converts into music or language. Downloading these data result in increased data traffic through your connection. Depending on your contract, this can result in additional charges. 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the Sonoro lettering. The device always starts at the most recently heard iRadio station.
12:00 iRadio END < )~ END <>AB > ABC_ 1 2 3 4 1 Currently set mode (here iRadio) 2 Currently selected symbol (here the final entry END) 3 Line with symbols that precede or follow the current selection. The symbol that is at the center can be selected by pressing the menu button. 4 Already selected symbols. These represent the key that has to be entered.
the cable connection. Initially no entries by the user are required here. If there are difficulties or problems in establishing a connection, please read the information below under “other possible settings”. 8. Now the device will try to establish a connection to the network that was just set (Connect to network/connection to “network name”). If the key is correct, the display will shortly switch to the message “Searching for gateway”.
12.2.2 Genre 1. If you would like to select the station by genre, select the genre function and confirm your selection by pressing the menu button. 2. Now you will receive a list with categories for which radio stations have been stored.
6. Select the desired station by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons and confirm your selection by pressing the menu button. 7. Your elements W will now try to establish a connection to the desired station. This is signaled by the station name and establishment of a connection on the display. If a compatible data stream is available, your elements W will shortly start playing back the desired station. 8. To switch to a station that has already been set, press the BACK button and continue as described above.
English DOWN button you can select the desired memory preset. If the current memory preset is already taken, the name of the station stored at this position appears behind the display text RDS NAME. Beneath this, the currently set frequency appears next to the display text FM. If no station is stored in this position, the word FREE will be displayed here instead of the frequency. 4. Select the desired memory preset as described and confirm your selection by pressing the menu button. 5.
12.3 My stuff The menu item My stuff appears on the device after the successful registration at mysonoro. com as well as the selection of at least one station in your favorites folder on this website. In general, this menu gives you the option of accessing your favorite stations etc. very quickly, which you can quickly and conveniently set up and organize at mysonoro.com. More information about this function and how you can properly set it up and use it can be found at mysonoro. com. 12.
English Access the directory containing the folder you would like to share and click with the right mouse button on the respective folder icon. When the context menu opens, select Properties. Select the Sharing tab and then select Advanced Sharing. Now select the field Share this folder and confirm this selection by clicking on the Apply field.
If no folder is found although you have set up a share, this function may not be supported by your network hardware. Another possibility is that an active firewall is blocking it. Operating system Microsoft Windows XP (HOME) Access the directory containing the folder you would like to share (here music) and click with the right mouse button on the respective folder icon. When the context menu opens, select Sharing and security … .
English In the window that follows, select the sharing variant without assistant in the network share field. Confirm your entry by clicking on the Apply field and select Enable file sharing in the query that follows. Confirm the selection by clicking on OK. If this display looks different on your system, please just continue with the following item. The following window can also appear directly after the selection of the context menu item Sharing and security if sharing has already been set up previously.
Activate the two fields Share this folder on the network and Network users can change files. Under share name, enter the name that you would like to be displayed on your elements W. Confirm the entry by clicking on OK. Now the folder icon of the folder you would like to share has changed. It shows that a share has been activated for this folder. Your elements W should now be able to find the shared directory.
English Directory input This menu item functions for the new input of the shared network directory. 12.4.2 UPNP Server Here you have the option of accessing files and playlists that are stored on and shared by an available network PC through Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player version 11 or higher is required for a successful connection, along with the appropriate share of the files in Media Player. Start Windows Media Player and click on the menu item Library.
Now the device icon will change and you can perform global settings through Settings and device-specific settings about the files to be played back through Customize. If desired, change the settings according to your preferences and confirm the entry by clicking the OK button. This process is the same for Microsoft Windows Vista and XP. The only difference may be that the Media Player has interfaces with different appearances. NOTE To play back files shared through Media Player, proceed as follows.
• • • The line [Add to playlist] will allow you to load the entire selected list into the memory of the device at once. As soon as a title has been selected, the device begins with the playback. The following selected titles are added to the playlist. To get to the next title, press the fast forward button on the remote control.
12.4.4 Clearing the playback This option deletes all of the stored playlists from the memory of the device. 12.5 Settings In this menu you have the option of customizing the various settings of your iRadio according to your preferences. 12.5.1 Network settings • Show config. In this menu you can receive information about the currently set values. Mode: AUTO / DHCP WLAN MAC address Cable MAC address current IP address type of cable-connected device type of WLAN device • change config.
• server entry, you have the option of either entering another one or ending the entry. After the DNS server has been entered, the device will try to establish a connection with the entered data. If the entered data are correct, your elements W will connect to the network. If the entered data are incorrect, you will receive the corresponding error message. Cable/WLAN This menu item allows you to perform settings about the desired type of network connection. To confirm the selection, press the menu button.
12.5.2 Version This states the current version of the iRadio device software. By pressing the UP or DOWN buttons, you can also receive the serial number as well as the product code of the device. 12.5.3 Firmware update This functions to update the iRadio device software. Perform this function frequently. 12.5.4 Language Serves to set the language of the device in iRadio mode.
English 13. iPod playback 1. Switch on the device by briefly touching the Sonoro lettering on the front and place the iPod into the docking station. 2. Press the MODE button and select the iPod mode. The display will show the iPod symbol. The iPod’s battery is charged at the same time. 4 12:00 iPod 1 3 2 1 Mode: iPod 2 iPod symbol on the display 3 Speaker symbol 4 Time display NOTE If the menu selection is accessed on the iPod, the UP and DOWN buttons function as navigation buttons.
Function iPod elements W Remote control Switch to the next menu entry (to the bottom). Click wheel DOWN DOWN Select menu object Menu button Menu button Menu button Start title Menu button Menu button Start/pause Menu button Play back the previous title Back/rewind UP UP Play back the next title Advance/fast forward DOWN DOWN Pause/continue playback Start/pause Menu button Menu button End playback Start/pause Stop 14.
English 15. Troubleshooting All electronic devices can experience errors. This does not necessarily mean that there is a defect in the device. You should therefore check the table below to see if you can remedy the error by yourself. Error Possible cause Remedy The device The power adapter isn’t doesn’t switch on.
No network connection is established No WLAN connection is established No network is available Check the network cable or the WLAN function of your system The device is unable to find a DHCP server and/or is not assigned an IP Set an IP address at the device or activate the DHCP server. A firewall or Mac filter is activated on the network Set the respective devices or programs in such a way that access is possible.
Name of device sonoro elements W AU-4100; AU-4101 Dimensions (WxDxH) approx. 210 mm x 155 mm x 120 mm approx. 8.27 inch x 6.1 inch x 4.72 inch Weight approx. 1,9 kg / 4.18 lb Weight incl. packaging approx. 2.7 kg / 5.94 lb Frequency range FM: 87.5 MHz---108.0 MHz RF remote control RC-4100: RC-4101 433.92 MHz Power adapter plug: FSC power Euro power adapter model: England UK3 power adapter model: US power adapter model: Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 0.
Supported playback formats Media Player WMA Windows Media Audio AAC MPEG4 audio MP3 MPEG layer 3 audio AIFF Audio Interchange File Format AU Sun Microsystems uncompressed audio format WAV Microsoft/IBM uncompressed audio format RA Real Audio RA4/5/8 OGG Subject to technical changes! Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: sonoro audio GmbH & Co.
English Any changes or modifications that were not expressly authorized by sonoro audio GmbH & Co. KG might void the user’s authorization for the operation of the device. You can request the complete declaration of conformity at sonoro@aixtema.de. FCC RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
English 17. Warranty The following is applicable – without restricting your legal rights – when a guarantee claim is raised: • Guarantee claims can only be raised within a time period of max. two years, starting with the date of purchase. • Within this guarantee period we will remedy all defects that are based on material or manufacturing errors free of charge according to our preference, either by repairing or replacing the device.
