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Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read the Important safety instructions on page 71 of this manual. This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install and operate your new VTech product. Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich VTech product. For support, shopping, and everything new at VTech, visit our website at www.vtechphones.com/IS9181.
Table of contents Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Minimum requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting to know the IS9181 . . . . . . . . . . . IS9181 layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IS9181 status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 5 6 Installation . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Share a folder on Windows Vista . . . . . . 37 Create new user account in Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Computer setup for My Music Mac OS 10.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Computer setup for My Music Mac OS 10.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Create the IS9181 user account and share the folder . . .
Before you begin The IS9181 enables you to: • Listen to thousands of free Internet radio stations from around the world without turning on a computer. • Listen to the digital music collection stored on your computer in any room of the house. • Listen to music from a MP3 player or connect to a home audio system. In addition, the IS9181 provides weather for your area. Basic operation Before you begin Remove both clear plastic protective sheets from the top and from the display of the IS9181.
Before you begin Parts checklist • To purchase a replacement power adapter or remote control, visit our website at www. vtechphones. com/IS9181 or call 1 (800) 5959511. Your IS9181 package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. User’s manual 1. Quick start guide 4. IS9181 power adapter 2. User’s manual 3. IS9181 5. Auxiliary audio cable 6.
Getting to know the IS9181 IS9181 layout Show settings and options. 2. SOURCE Select music source (Internet Radio, My Music, FM Radio, Aux In). 3. FAVORITES Show a list of saved favorite stations. 4. WEATHER (called INFO on some models) Show weather information. 5. VOL+ / VOLAdjust listening volume. 6. Rotary dial Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to navigate through the menu and display items. 7. SELECT Select the highlighted item. 8. BACK Return to the previous menu.
Getting to know the IS9181 IS9181 layout 1. Remote control receiver Receives the signal from the remote control. 2. VTech logo with backlight Blinks while the IS9181 boots up. On when the IS9181 is on. Off when the IS9181 is in standby mode. 3. High frequency speakers Audio output. 4. DC 14V power jack Connect to the IS9181 power adapter. 5. LINE OUT port Front view Connect to an audio cable (not included) here to send the audio to an external audio system. 6.
Getting to know the IS9181 The keys on the remote control correspond to the keys on the IS9181, so you can perform all operations using the remote control. 1. STANDBY Press to switch between standby mode and on. Entering standby mode exits menus, stops the music, and the backlight on the VTech logo turns off. The clock appears while in standby mode. 6. Press to navigate through the menu and display items. These keys operate the same as the rotary dial. 7.
Getting to know the IS9181 IS9181 status icons 2 1 3 4 5 6 9:25 AM 1. Clock (pages 17-18) 8. Favorites 12 (page 58) Favorites No. 12 is playing. You can set the clock manually or automatically from the Internet (see pages 17-18). 9. Play The radio or music is playing. 2. Internet connection Pause Internet service is connected. 3. WiFi connection (page 15) WiFi is connected. No WiFi connection WiFi is disconnected or not configured. 4. Alarm (page 11) The alarm is set.
Installation Installation IS9181 installation A wireless network with Internet access is required to complete the setup of your IS9181. For easier setup, write the required information in the table below.
Installation IS9181 installation To install the IS9181: Plug the IS9181 power adapter into the power port labeled DC 14V on the back of the IS9181, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. A progress bar appears on the screen while booting up. It may take up to three minutes to complete this process.
Standby mode Every time that you plug in the IS9181 and each time it regains power after an outage, the progress bar appears on the screen. It may take up to three minutes to complete the boot-up process. When the clock appears, the IS9181 is in standby mode. Press STANDBY to turn on and use the IS9181. Installation Installation Alarm icon and alarm time 12:00 AM Battery icon Basic operation 11:00 AM Clock Press STANDBY again to return the IS9181 to standby mode.
Installation Remote control installation The battery is already installed in the remote control. However, you must remove the plastic tab before use (as shown to the right). Pull Replace remote control battery Back of remote control CR2025 Use a CR2025 lithium cell battery (sold separately) or equivalent to replace the remote control battery. To replace the battery: 1. Push and hold the tab on the battery compartment to the right and pull the compartment out of the remote control. 2.
Menu Alarm Menu Alarm Screen Brightness Wireless Network Clock Weather Settings OFF CHANGE EXIT Alarm Time Press SELECT when finished 12 :00 PM DONE CANCEL Alarm Source Buzzer Internet Radio FM Radio 11 Basic operation Alarm Current Settings: Status: ON Time: 12:00 AM Source: Buzzer • The alarm clock does not work on battery power. The alarm clock must have AC power in order to work. • You cannot adjust the alarm volume using the VOL + and VOL - keys; you must use the rotary dial.
Menu Alarm 9. Rotate the dial to adjust the volume of the radio station and press SELECT. 10. Rotate the dial to highlight DONE and press SELECT. Alarm Settings updated appears. When the alarm goes off, the selected alarm source plays continuously. If the selected source is Internet radio or FM radio, the last station that you listened to plays and the station information is shown on the bottom bar. If Internet radio station is not available, Buzzer is used instead.
Menu Alarm 11:08 AM Snoozing... Menu Cancel Snooze? NO YES Basic operation To cancel snooze: If the alarm is in snooze mode, rotate the dial to highlight YES and press SELECT. If the alarm is in snooze standby mode (the time displays in the center of the screen), press STANDBY. Rotate the dial to highlight YES and press SELECT. This is a daily alarm, so the alarm continues to go off every day until you turn the alarm off (see step 3 on page 11).
Menu Equalizer setting (only available on some models) 4. When you find a setting you like, press SELECT to save. The setting will be applied to both Internet Radio and My Music. Hip Hop NOTES: • If you select equalizer setting without choosing a source first, you can change the setting but you hear no audio. • The audio profiles are set in the factory and cannot be changed. • The differences you hear between the equalizer settings will vary depending on the type of music you are playing.
Menu Wireless network Menu Alarm Screen Brightness Wireless Network Clock Weather Settings Current Settings: Status: Not Connected SSID: ___ Password: ___ CHANGE EXIT Connect to Network Search for Network Enter Network Name Enter Name (SSID): a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE CAPS SYMBOLS DELETE DONE CANCEL 15 Basic operation Wireless Network • If at first you do not see your network on the list, press BACK and try searching again.
Menu Wireless network • Passwords are case-sensitive. If capital letters or symbols are used, select CAPS or SYMBOLS to show a list of characters. Select SPACE to insert a blank space. • Press BACK to return to the previous screen. Select CANCEL to go to the screen with the current settings for the wireless network. 16 If you enter the network name manually, the next step is to choose your security type. 6. If password protection is not set on your network, move on to step 7.
Menu Clock Menu Menu Basic operation Alarm The clock is set to 12:00 AM by default. You can choose to set the clock Screen Brightness manually or to have it automatically set by the Internet. Wireless Network Clock To set the clock to be automatically set by the Internet: Weather Settings 1. With the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Clock and press SELECT. 2. Rotate the dial to highlight Clock CHANGE 3. Press SELECT to choose . Current Settings: 12:00 AM 4. Press SELECT to highlight Auto (from Internet).
Menu Clock To set the clock manually: 1. With the IS9181 turned on, press MENU. Clock and press SELECT. 2. Rotate the dial to highlight 3. Press SELECT to change. 4. Rotate the dial to highlight Manual and press SELECT. 5. Rotate the dial to move the cursor between the hour, minute, and AM/PM positions. When the cursor is in the desired position, press SELECT. 6. Rotate the dial up or down to increase or decrease the time value or to change between AM and PM, and press SELECT. 7.
Menu Weather settings Alarm Screen Brightness Wireless Network Clock Weather Settings Weather Settings Basic operation Press BACK to return to the previous screen. Select CANCEL to go to the screen with the current settings for the weather. Menu Menu In this menu, enter your zip code (in the USA), or your postal code (in Canada). After you have entered your zip or postal code, you can see the five day weather forecast for your area by pressing the WEATHER (called INFO on some models) key.
Menu Language (only available on some models) You can choose for the screen test to be in English, Español, Français, Deutsch or Italiano. The new language will take about one minute to load. All other activities will be closed automatically before a language is loaded. Software update (only available on some models) The IS9181 will automatically check for software updates on a regular basis. If you are listening to Internet radio on My Music and the scheduled time arrives, the update will not occur.
Menu Product ID • The web code uses zero and one, not the capital letter “O” or “I”. Menu Screen Brightness Wireless Network Clock Weather Settings Product ID Basic operation NOTE: Menu This screen displays the product information, such as its MAC address, assigned IP address, web code, and software (firmware) version. You need to know the web code of the IS9181 when adding a new radio station to the IS9181 through the VTech website (see page 24). To view the Product ID: 1.
Source Internet radio Play Internet radio station The Internet radio stations are organized into different categories. You can search for and play Internet radio stations by browsing through the available categories. You may also search for radio stations using the VTech website (see page 24). To play the Internet radio station: 1. With the IS9181 turned on, press SOURCE. Source 2. Rotate the dial to highlight Internet Radio and press SELECT. Internet Radio 3.
Source Internet radio Play Internet radio station Alternative 4. Rotate the dial to highlight the desired radio station and press SELECT. The selected radio station plays. . To resume the sound, press Press to play the previous station on the list. Press station on the list. again. to play the next Press BACK to return to the previous screen. Press SOURCE to go back to the top source menu.
Source Internet radio My Stations You can search for and add Internet radio stations to the My Stations folder at http://www.vtechphones.com/IS9181. Use this website when you are unable to find a radio station on the IS9181, you want more search options, and when you want the convenience of a computer screen for viewing all the station choices. NOTE: • Before you create an online account, make sure that you play an internet radio from the IS9181 so it can synchronize with the network.
Source Internet radio My Stations Play added Internet radio station If you create an account on the IS9181 website (see page 24) and add stations, those stations will be saved on the website and in the My Stations folder on your IS9181. The My Stations folder is separate from Favorites. My Stations can only be changed on the website and Favorites can only be changed on the IS9181. You can save the same stations to My Stations and Favorites if you wish.
Source My Music The IS9181 can play music stored on one or more computers on your wireless network. Your computer must be on for the IS9181 to see and play your music files. The IS9181 only supports the following formats of music files: • MP3 • WMA • Real audio (only RA, RM, and RMVB) • AAC (only MP4 and M4A) If you use a Windows operating system go to the next page. If you use a Mac operating system go to page 44. NOTE: • IS9181 cannot play any protected music files.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Windows 2000: Windows XP: Basic operation Source Determine the version of your Windows operating system If you do not know what operating system you are using: 1. Click on the Start menu. 2. Right click My Computer and click on Properties. Windows Vista (All versions): For setup PC setup instructions for Windows 2000 see pages 28-30. For setup PC setup instructions for Windows XP see pages 31-36.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows 2000 Professional For the IS9181 to access the music on your computer, you must share the folder where the music is located. 1. Right click on the folder you wish to share. 2. Click on Sharing. 3. Check Share this folder and click Apply.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Basic operation Source Create a new user account for Windows 2000 You must create a new user account in Windows 2000 for the IS9181 to access the music on your computer. If you would like to access music files on multiple computers you will need to create the same user account with the same password on each computer. 1. Click the Start menu, then click Control 3. You MUST enter IS9181 (the “IS” must be Panel.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create a new user account for Windows 2000 4. Create a password. Enter a password and 5. Select Other: Administrators as the click Next. account type and click Finish. To ensure the security of your computer we recommend that you create a password for the IS9181 user account. The password should have a minimum of four characters and a maximum of 16 characters. The password cannot include spaces, commas or equal signs.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows XP For the IS9181 to access the music on your computer, you must share the folder where the music is located. Basic operation Source 1. Right click on the folder you wish to share. 2. Click on Sharing and Security. 3. If you see one of the two screens shown below: a. Check the box next to: Share this folder on the network. b. Click Apply.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Share a folder on Windows XP If you see the screen shown below, click on the phrase: If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here. 32 4. When the following message box appears, select Just enable file sharing and click OK.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows 1. Click the Start menu then click Control Panel. The instructions are given in the Category View (the Windows default) as shown below. If your Control Panel is in Classic View as shown below, click Switch to Category View. 33 Basic operation Source Create a new user account for Windows XP You must create a new user account in Windows XP for the IS9181 to access the music on your computer.
Source Computer setup for My Music - Windows Create a new user account for Windows XP 2. Click User Accounts, then click Create a new account. 3. You MUST Enter IS9181 (the “IS” must be capitalized) as the new account name then click Next. Note: If you are going to create the user account on multiple computers, then you must use the same account name. 34 4. Select Computer administrator as the account type.