Asus AIR3 User Manual
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- Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 1
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know your AIR3 9 Front view...9 Rear view...10 Top view...12 Using the remote control 14 Turning on the device 16 Main menu 17 Language selection 17 Text entry 18 iPod mode 19 Playing iPod music 19 Playing iPod videos or photos 20 AUX mode 21 AIR mode 22 Searching for a radio station 22 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 3
station to My Favorite 25 Adding a currently played radio station 25 Adding a radio station from the list 26 Adding a manually entered station 26 Managing My Favorite 27 UPnP playback 28 Configuring UPnP settings on PC 28 Playing PC music on AIR3 30 Other settings 31 Weather forecasting 31 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 4
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part user's authority to operate this equipment. AIR3 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 5
AIR3 FCC Radiation Exposure 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. Industry Canada Statement this manual. WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 6
does not include an iPod. Package contents PREVIOUS PLAY/PAUSE NEXT AIR3 Remote control Power cord AC power adapter Wireless antenna 3.5mm jack audio cable Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide R Rock Solid Heart Touching R Cleaning cloth AIR3 S-Video cable User Manual AAA battery x2 -or - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 7
life. You can play your iPod music through the AIR3 speakers. When connected to a display, AIR3 allows you to view your iPod videos or image files. AIR3 also provides easy access to a wide selection of radio stations on the Internet. Before enjoying your ASUS Internet Radio, ensure that you have - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 8
AIR3 Specifications Connectivity Data rates Wireless LAN security Audio format decoder SNR Display I/O ports Speakers AC -320Kbps >90dB earphone 128 × 64 FSTN graphics display. Blue color with white LED Universal iPod Docking. Headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm). Aux In (Φ 3.5mm). Ethernet (RJ45). DC power - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 9
to know your AIR3 Front view 1 2 3 1 LCD display The LCD display, with adjustable backlight, shows user interface. 2 IR receiver The IR receiver receives commands from the remote control. 3 Speakers The built-in speakers deliver high-quality audio output. The silk dome tweeters (3W x 2) produce - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 10
AIR3 Rear view 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 4 Wireless antenna Install�t�h�e��s�u�p��p�l�ie��d��a�n�t�e��n�n�a��a��n�d��s�e�t��it��t�o��a�v��e�r�t�ic�a��l �p�o��s�it�i�o�n��t�o� ensure best reception of wireless signal. 5 AUX IN jack To use the device solely as speakers, connect the supplied 3.5mm jack - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 11
AIR3 Both the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO functions are for the playback of iPod videos or image files only. 8 HEADPHONE jack The stereo headphone jack (Φ 3.5mm) is used to connect the device's audio out signal to amplified speakers port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 12
any button or the volume knob will turn on the lights, and then all the top panel functions are available. 1 iPod connector The iPod connector allows connecting to an iPod to play iPod music. By connecting the device to a display, videos or image files stored in an iPod can be viewed. 12 AIR3 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 13
; Previous track; Next track) are for AIR, iPod, and UPnP modes only. 11 Dimmer button �e��d�e�v�i�c�e�t�o��A�U��X� m���o�d�e��w��h�e��n�i�t�i�s� u���s�e�d��s��o���l�e���l�y��a��s speakers.�P��re��s�s�t�h�i�s�b��u�t�t�o�n��a�f�t�e�r�c��o�n�n��e�c�t�in��g��a��p�l�a�y�b�a�c��k�d��e�v�i�c�e�. AIR3 13 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 14
AIR3 14 iPod mode button P�r�e�s�s��to��s�w��it�c�h��t�h�e��d�e�v��ic�e��t�o�i�P�o�d��m��o��d�e�.�P�r�e�s�s�t�h��is��b�u�t�t�o�n��a�f�t�e�r connecting an iPod. 15 AIR mode button P�r�e�s�s�t�o�s�w��it�c�h��t�h�e�d��e�v�ic�e��t�o�A��S�U�S��In��te��rn�e��t�R�a�d�i�o��m�o��d�e�. 16 Favorite button - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 15
AIR3 Icon Name Function Standby/On Press to switch the device between Standby and On mode. Home Press to return to the main menu. AIR mode Press to switch to ASUS Internet Radio mode. iPod mode Press to switch to iPod mode. AUX mode Press to switch to AUX mode. Volume- Press to decrease - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 16
AIR3 after which the device shuts off. Press to store the currently played radio station to your favorites list. Turning on the device Connect the supplied AC switch to turn on the device ( 4 ).The display lights up to show the ASUS logo, and then the main menu appears. 4 2 3 1 Pressing the button - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 17
Network status Menu. options 12:00PM Internet Radio Media Center/UPnP iPod 1/6 >> The main menu contains six options and the first option is highlighted Time Press the Right button to display the submenu PREVIOUS PLAY/PAUSE NEXT Language selection AIR3 supports multiple languages for the menu - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 18
AIR3 Text entry To enter your WEP/WPA key or IP address, add a radio station address, and set time and date, do the following: PREVIOUS PLAY/PAUSE NEXT 1. Press the Up/Down uppercase A. 2. Press the Right button ( or ) to proceed to the next. Press OK ( ) or the volume knob when done. 18 AIR3 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 19
AIR3 iPod mode AIR3 is an iPod docking station that allows you to play iPod music and view iPod videos or photos. Playing iPod music 1. Connect your iPod to AIR3. 2. Press the iPod mode button on the top panel ( remote ( ) to switch the device to this mode. 3. Use the AIR3 remote to control the - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 20
video output settings: • Video playback: Go to Videos > Video Settings and . toggle TV Out On. • Photo playback: Go to Photos > Slideshow Settings and . toggle TV Out On. 3. Connect your iPod to AIR3. 4. Press the iPod mode button on the top panel ( ) or on the remote ( ) to switch the device to - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 21
You may connect your own playback device to AIR3 to use the device as speakers. 1. Connect the supplied 3.5mm jack audio cable to the AUX IN jack on , the playback control buttons (Play/Pause; Previous track; Next track) on the AIR3 top panel or the remote control do not work on your playback device - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 22
AIR3 AIR mode Searching for a radio station AIR3 has an up-to-date, well-classified list of online radio stations worldwide. Not every Internet radio station has a corresponding traditional radio station. Some of them broadcast via the Internet only. You can search for a station by global rankings - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 23
AIR3 Searching by genre 1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Radio Station/Music > Genre, and a list of music genres displays in alphabetical order. 2. Press the Up/Down button to highlight a genre. For example, if you want to listen to jazz music: 12:00PM Industrial Jazz Jazz Rock - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 24
AIR3 2. Select a geographical region and then select a country in the region. A list of stations located in the country displays. 3. Highlight a station and press OK to connect to the station. • For countries that have a huge number of radio , select Internet Radio > Service > Search Radio Station. - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 25
station or one found on the list to My Favorite. You can also manually enter the address of a station and add it to your favorites list. AIR3 has a memory of 250 stations. Adding a currently played radio station 1. Press the +Favorite button ( ) on the remote control. 2. The following icons will - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 26
• Play: Select to connect to the station. Refer to the table on page 25 for favorites status. Adding a manually entered station 1. From the main menu, select Internet Radio > Service > Add New Radio Station. 2. Enter the address of a station. Refer to the "Text entry" section on page 18 for details - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 27
Managing My Favorite AIR3 saves up to 250 stations to My Favorite so that you can have quick access to preset stations. To manage your favorites list: 1. Press the Favorite button ( ) on the remote control (or top panel) or select Internet Radio > My Favorite from the main menu. A list of preset - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 28
(or later versions) or other UPnP-enabled applications for media sharing. AIR3 is not able to play the videos or image files on your computer . Both the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO functions are for iPod playback only. Configuring UPnP settings on PC The following is an example of - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 29
2. Click Settings. AIR3 3. Click the Allow new devices and computers automatically check box. 4. After a few minutes, you will see Unknown Device (AIR3) appear. Click OK to finish the settings. AIR3 29 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 30
before the UPnP connection. Limit the number of subdirectories in a directory to six� �to���fa��c�i�li�t�a�t�e��f�i�le��a��c�c�e��s�s�o��n� AIR3. When browsing through folders layer by layer on AIR3, a cross (x) on the bottom right corner of the display suggests that you cannot go any further. • On - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 31
Other settings Weather forecasting AIR3 provides worldwide weather forecasts via the Internet for today and the next four days. You can check them out by locations, or set the weather , highlight the city name and press the Right button. 5. Select Add to standby display by pressing Ok. AIR3 31 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 32
>> • The next four days' w�e�a�t�h�e��r�f�o�r�e�c�a��s�ts��(�p�r�e�s�s��t�h�e� Left/Right button to show�) 2008/10/08 WED New York 10/09 >> By default, the AIR3 standby screen changes between time and weather forecast every fifteen seconds.You can press OK to shift between them right away�. 32 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 33
AIR3 setups including Network, Clock, Alarm, Language, Dimmer, Sleep Timer, Buffer, Weather, Version Update, and Reset. Network Refer to the Quick Start Guide Network Time Protocol (NTP), a clock synchronization solution on the Internet, the device will synchronize its clock with accuracy as long as - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 34
AIR3 To program an alarm: 1. Go to Configuration > Alarm > Turn On (1)/(2) or XXX numbers. 3. Select Set Alarm Sound to choose a sound type from Beep, Melody, Radio (the station you last listened to), and iPod (the iPod music you last played). 4. The / /XXX icon will appear at the upper right - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 35
AIR3 Sleep Timer The Configuration > Sleep Timer option allows you to select a 2 Seconds: • 4 Seconds: • 8 Seconds: Weather Refer to page 32 for details. Version Update If a new firmware version comes up, you will see this pop-up message. Select Version Update (Yes) to download the latest version. - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 36
AIR3 1. Go to Configuration > Version Update and select the item (a string of numbers) you are allowed to download. • ��I�f�t�h�e��re��i�s�n��o�i�t�e�m���d�i�s�p�la the device to its factory default settings.Your favorites lists and network settings will not be erased. 36 AIR3 - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 37
AIR3 Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided on this manual's inside cover. Why is it that I cannot hear anything from the speakers Next track) on the AIR3 top panel or the - Asus AIR3 | User Manual - Page 38
in mind but it is not shown on the AIR3 station list. • Go to Home > Internet Radio > Service > Add New Radio Station to enter the station address. • Contact us at http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx (recommended). Your AIR3 radio station list will be updated automatically. I cannot connect
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