Acoustic Research ARIR600i - Manual

A.

NOTE:

When you turn on the radio for the fi rst 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.

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.

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 Infi nite
Radio accounts, or if the radio
cannot get your details from the
Infi nite Radio server, the radio may
ask for your ZIP code. Input your
code.

•

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

ARIR600i

QuickStart

Guide

Congratulations on purchasing your new Acoustic Research Wi-Fi Internet Radio.

Please follow these instructions to set up and start using the radio.

www.arinfi niteradio.com

Unpack the unit

You should fi nd the following items in the box:

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)

Setup your

AR Infi nite 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.)

B. Using any Internet-connected computer, go to

www.arinfi niteradio.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.

Radio

Setup

Information

Card

Ethernet cable

Quick Start

Guide (this

leafl et)

!

User Manual

1

2

v1.0 (EN)

Optional:

For use with a “Wired” connection

Plug in and turn on the radio

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

Electrical outlet

Press and release preset

1

, then

SLEEP

, then preset

6

.

Exit the DEMO mode after

turning on

4

3

5

Set up the radio

About passphrase:

•

This radio supports secured
access points using the Wireless
Equivalent Privacy ( WEP) keys or
Wi-Fi Protected Access ( WPA and
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.

Remote control*

AM loop antenna

LAN

LAN

LAN

Broadband modem or
Ethernet router/hub/
switch

Use the navigation controls to make
choices and input information:

− move highlight up
– move highlight down

/

– move selection/navigate left

/

– move selection/navigate right

SELECT

- confi rm selected option or

character

When inputting characters, press
or to choose among uppercase,
lowercase, numeric, or special
characters.
To insert spaces or correct mistakes,
press to display the Commands list
and then press

or

(or / ) to

choose the desired command.

Radio

Remote control

Press

or

to highlight,

SELECT

to confi rm.

Press

to show “DONE”

and

SELECT

to confi rm.

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.arinfi niteradio.com

to get the latest fi rmware updates and FAQ’s.

To Exit DEMO mode press and release preset

1

,

then

SLEEP

, then preset

6

.

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