FUN - Radio Noxon - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FUN Noxon

Choose media streaming options for computers and devices

Name your media library:

Choose default settings...

My PC

All devices are allowed to access your shared media.

Choose homegroup and sharing options

Choose power options

Tell me more about media streaming

Read the privacy statement online

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS PBC)

CE/FCCdeclaration 32
Before Started. 33
SafetyPrecautions. 33
NetworkRequirements 33
Appearance and Key Descriptions 34
Getting Started 35
UPnP. 37
DLNA Function 39
NOXON FUN Functions
Overview. 42
Main Menu. 43
Configuration. 43
MymediaU. 43
Internet Radio. 50
Media Center. 52
FM. 52
AUX IN. 53
Information Center. 54
Troubleshooting 55
Specifications. 56

CE/FCC declaration

NOXON Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH · Herrenpfad 38 · 41334 Nettetal · Germany hereby declare that the product:

NOXON FUN internet and FM radio

to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standard-izing documents:

EN 55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, CLASS B, EN 55024: 1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN 61000-3-2:2000, Class A, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001, IEC 61000-4-2:2001, IEC 61000-4-3:2002+A1:2002, IEC 61000-4-4:2004, IEC 61000-4-5:2001, IEC 61000-4-6:2003+A1:2004, IEC 61000-4-8:2001, IEC 61000-4-11:2004

This device may only be used in the following environments and operating conditions: residential, commercial and industrial environments, as well as small businesses. The basic protective requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC are thus fulfilled.

CE conformity has been demonstrated. As stipulated in R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), this device corresponds to a Class 1 radio system (Commission Decision 2000/299/EC). The device also complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B, and ANSI C63.4:2003.

1.Before Started
1.1 Network Requirement
- Before using NOXON FUN, the following requirements are needed:
- A broadband connection (DSL 1Mbit/s or higher) in combination with a wireless access point, or router, or similar network devices where DHCP is available.
- WEP or WPA code (as a password) if the wireless network is configured to use WEP, WPA data encryption. Wireless access point or router with WPS function is also supported.
- A PC or smart phone with a network ready. This network has to be the same one as NOXON FUN equipped with.

1.2 Safety Precautions

• Do not drop NOXON FUN and do not expose it to liquid, moisture or humidity. These might lead to damage to the device.
• If NOXON FUN is moved from a cold environment into a warmer one, do let it adapt to the new temperature before operate the device. Otherwise, it might lead to condensation and cause malfunctions in the device.
• Do not use NOXON FUN in the dust environment as dust can damage the interior electronic components and lead to malfunctions in the device.
• Protect NOXON FUN from strong vibrations and place it on stable surfaces.
• Do not attempt to disassembly NOXON FUN.
• Only use the power adaptor delivered with NOXON FUN.
• Never touch the power plug with wet hands and never pull on the power cable when pulling the plug out of the power socket.
• Make sure the electrical voltage specified on NOXON FUN and its power plug is corresponding to the voltage of the power socket. Incorrect voltage will destroy the device.
• If NOXON FUN is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire.
• It is not recommended to listening NOXON FUN with headphone via LINE OUT. In case you use headphone, always reduce the volume before put on the headphones. After the headphones are positioned properly, increase the volume to the desired level.
• Always power off NOXON FUN when cleaning it.
• Never use any harsh or strong solvents to clean NOXON FUN since these may damage the surface of the device. Dry, soft cloth is appropriate, however, if NOXON FUN is extremely dirty, it may be wiped off with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure the device is dried off after cleaning.
• When you are necessary to ship NOXON FUN, store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.
• If you have to dispose the device in the future, note that it should not be disposed with household waste. Bring it to a reception point for the recycling of electrical devices. Consult your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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2. Appearance and Key Descriptions

Front View

Back View

Top View

No.	Description	Functions
1	LCD Dot-matrix Screen	display
2	Remote Control Interface	receive IR signal from remote control
3	Reel	control the OS operations
4	Line In	3.5 mm line in jack
5	DC IN	power supply
6	ON/OFF Switch	power on/off control
7	Buttons	Control the OS operations

Remote Control

Remember to pull out the clear plastic tab from the battery compartment before using the remote.

To remove the battery from the remote, use your thumb to press the notched clip towards the center of the battery tray and pull it out. Replace it with a CR2025 type 3V battery, taking care to insert it with the positive (+) side up.

3. Getting Started

The packaging box contains the following items:

NOXON FUN

Remote Control

Power adaptor

User Manual

Get the network ready

• For wireless LAN (WLAN) network connection:

Check if WLAN LINK/ACT light of the wired/wireless access point or router is illuminated.

Consult the user guide of that for any questions.

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Note: WiFi allows data transfer over short distances within 20 meters without the need of cabling between the devices. Any walls or ceilings may reduce the strength of the WiFi connectivity.

Therefore try to locate NOXON FUN and/or the access point within the distance mentioned above, and avoid any obstacles between two devices.

• Connect the power adaptor to the back of NOXON FUN and plug into power socket. Switch it on at the back of NOXON FUN.
• When it is the first time running the device, the system will ask you to set Language and Network Configurations.

See 5.3.2 for detailed network configurations.

You may setup the network connection immediately, or set it later.

• Press STANDBY to enter standby mode. The time, date and any active alarm times display on the screen.

03/09/2012 FRI

05:26PM

• If you have setup a network connection, and use NOXON FUN again within the network, NOXON FUN will automatically make the connection. In case you desire to change the network, enter configuration to setup the corresponding connection.
• In the letters or numbers input screen, rotate the reel to choose letter. Once you are on the letter you want, press > to move to the next entry. When you are at the end the input, press Select to confirm. You may press < to move to previous entry.

4. About Music streaming

NOXON FUN is the default device name for DLNA, and you may rename it as you like. (See section 5.3.12)

The information below is the introduction of how to setup up media streaming from PC or other media server. Study the own instruction of the software or apps you use to enjoy music streaming if necessary.

Make sure the music files are in the format of MP3, WMA, WAV or AAC for music streaming to NOXON FUN.

Refer to section 5.6 for the details of the control on NOXON FUN for music streaming playback.

4.1 UPnP

To enjoy the streaming music from PC, the following steps are to be done on the PC:
- Connect the PC to the network.
- Ensure NOXON FUN is powered on and connected to the same network.
- Open the UPnP platform Windows Media Player (11 or later). Alternatively, other platforms or server such as Windows Media Connection may be used.

NOXON FUN

• Allow to share your media to NOXON FUN.

• Add the audio files and folders you want to share with NOXON FUN to the media library.

• You may also enjoy the streaming music from other music server, such as smart phone (Android platform):

• Connect the mobile to the network
• Search and install media sharing apps from Google Play.
• Add the audio files from your mobile you want to share.
• After setup the shared server, choose the music and control playback on NOXON FUN. (See section 5.6)

4.2 DLNA Function

• Besides UPnP, NOXON FUN supports DLNA function, you share the music files from PC or Android mobile, and you use your PC, Android mobile or iPhone / iPad to control music playback on NOXON FUN. (It is not required to control each playback on NOXON FUN.)

DLNA - Multi-player

• The PC system requirement for DLNA is Windows 7 and Windows Media Player 12. Setup as below:

Firstly, share the media on your PC to NOXON FUN.

Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Media streaming options

Choose media streaming options for computers and devices

Name your media library:

Choose default settings...

My PC

Show devices on:

Local network

Allow All

Block All

Media programs on this PC and remote connections...

Allowed access using default settings.

Music Link

Allowed access using default settings.

Customize...

Remove...

Allowed

All devices are allowed to access your shared media.

Choose homegroup and sharing options

Choose power options

Tell me more about media streaming

Read the privacy statement online

Open Windows Media Player to enable Allow remote control of my Player.

NOXON FUN

Right click any music in the library and choose Play to NOXON FUN.

There will be a window for controlling music playback on NOXON FUN.

You may search and install any free or commercial DLNA apps from Google Play or Apple Store if you are using Android mobile, tablet or iPhone / iPad. It is suggested to use iMediaShare on Android mobile, tablet or iPhone/iPad.

Some apps may not support streaming music from iPhone/iPod but iPhone/iPod could still be used to control streaming music from other servers.

Procedures for playing shared music on the app are as follows:

Select NOXON FUN as the player. Some apps may allow to play the music to multi players at the same time.

Select music server and choose the music. Some app can create a playlist if you choose several music.

You may choose NOXON FUN itself as a server, then you can view the internet radio list and select your internet radio on the app.

Select player

Select server
View station list

• When using DLNA music streaming function on NOXON FUN, you can only control the volume and standby via the unit. It is restricted to control the other functions.
• Stop DLNA on PC, mobile or tablet before you resume NOXON FUN's own control.

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5. NOXON FUN Functions

5.1 Overview

5.2 Main Menu

Under the main menu, you can Select the following modes: My mediaU (if it is enabled, see 5.3.1), Internet Radio, Media Center, FM, Information Center, AUX, Configuration.

If you want to enter the main menu under the modes of My mediaU, Internet Radio, Media Center, AUPEO, Information Center or Configuration, you may press < several times until you see the main menu.

However, if you are in FM mode and you want to enter the main menu, you have to change to other mode by pressing Mode first.

For the shortcut, press iRadio, UPnP, FM or AUX to enter the mode directly.

5.3 Configuration

5.3.1 Manage my mediaU

When it is enabled, My mediaU will exist on the main menu.

If various mediaU accounts exist in NOXON FUN, Select the default login account in here. Refer to 5.4 below for more information of mediaU account setup.

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5.3.2 Network

• Wireless Network Configuration

Enable / disable WiFi network. When you enable the WiFi network, the system will automatically search the available AP.

Select you required AP.

Enter WEP or WPA code to connect the WiFi.

If it is accidentally pressed > to move a redundant entry, rotate the reel until the screen shows the entry being blank and then press Select to continue. The system will automatically remove the last blank entry.

Wireless Network (WPS PBC)

If you are using a router with WPS/QSS button, you may set up the network connection simple via WPS function. Enter it and go to press the WPS/QSS button on your router within 120 seconds. The connection between the router and NOXON FUN will then be configured automatically.

• Manual Configuration

You can choose DHCP (which IP assigned automatically) or manually input IP address for wireless network connection.

When you Select manual setting for wired connection, the followings have to be entered:

1. SSID (the name of Access Point);
2. IP Address;
3. Subnet Mask;
4. Default Gateway;
5. Preferred DNS Server;
6. Alternate DNS Server.

You may choose (Manage) specific network if you have setup more than one network connection within an area.

• Check Network when Power On

Enable / disable WiFi network.

When you enable the WiFi network, the system will automatically search the available AP. Select you required AP.

Enter WEP or WPA code to connect the WiFi.

If the wireless network connection is not existed or failed, the icon at the top left corner will have a cross on it.

5.3.3 Date&Time

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Setup the date and time; set time format display as 12 Hour or 24 Hour; set date format in the positions of YY (year), MM (month) and DD (day) - YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY or MM/ DD/YY.

Turn on/off the Daylight Saving Time (DST).

With a wireless network connected, GMT (+00:00) time is a time reference of time setting. Add or deduce the hour according to your time zone when you set the time.

5.3.4 Alarm

There are three independent alarms - 2 alarms of absolute time setting (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2) and 1 alarm for relative time setting (Alarm NAP). Press Alarm on the remote control to enter this menu directly.

The first two alarms are similar to the normal alarm, turn on then set the time and set it alarms every day, once or every specific day of week. Choose Sound to set the sound to Beep, Melody or Radio.

Note that the alarm source is from the last listened or preset Internet radio if Alarm Sound is set to be Radio. It can only set one station for both alarms. When it reaches the alarm time, the unit connects to the Internet if the set network is available. Therefore there may be some delay from the alarm to the radio play. If no network is connection in one minute, the alarm will change to Melody automatically.

After Alarm NAP is set, it alarms once in 5/10/20/30/60/90/120 minutes depending on which one you have set.

You may choose Alarm Volume to configure the volume of the alarms.

When the alarm(s) is/are set, there will be a clock icon at the top of the display. The clock icon with alarm time will also clearly display on the standby mode screen.

During alarm, press and hold Standby and press Standby/Alarm on the remote control to stop the alarm.

Press the rest keys to snooze, after 5 minutes resume to alarm.

5.3.5 Language

5.3.6

Dimmer

5.3.7 Power Management

5.3.8 Sleep Timer

Select the OSD language: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian

Configure the brightness of backlight on the display.

Select Standby to set the brightness of backlight in standby mode, and select Active to set that in operation mode.

Choose Dimmer Timer to set the duration of the radio changing backlight when you are not controlling it.

Configure to go to standby mode automatically during in the menu or/and without Wifi signal.

Choose the power management timer (5/15/30mins) to set the duration of the radio to go to standby mode automatically when you are not controlling it.

Choose "Turn off" to ignore the power management function.

Turn off or set the sleep time of 15/30/60/90/120/150/180 minutes. Once the time is set, there will be a bed icon with remaining minutes at the top right corner and NOXON FUN will turn to standby then. Press Sleep on the remote control for the shortcut of this function.

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5.3.9 Buffer

5.3.9 Weather

5.3.10 FM

5.3.11 Local Radio Setup

Configure the buffer time of the music playback, 2/4/8 seconds.

NOXON FUN is able to display current weather information (refer to 5.9.1) under standby mode. Turn on Standby Display and set Temperature Unit (^ or ^ F) to get the weather displayed at the standby mode.

When it is turned on, the current time and the current weather will display in alternative 10 seconds

Choose Mono/Stereo and Select the FM broadcast band (Japan: 76 - 90 MHz; Other Area: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz).

There is a shortcut Local Radio under Internet Radio (see section 5.5) so that you can easily go to the station list of your location. You may Manual Setup your location, or let the system Auto Detect your current location. The system detects the location according to the IP address of your connected network.

Press Local Station to enter this local radio list directly.

5.3.12 Playback Setup

Select the playback mode of media center - Off (no repeat or shuffle), Repeat all, Repeat one, or Shuffle.

5.3.13 DLNA Setup

Default device name for DLNA is NOXON FUN. You may rename it for DLNA setup on the PC or mobile. (see section 4.2)

5.3.14 Equaliser

Default equalizer is Flat, you may change to Normal, Jazz, Rock, Movie, Classical, Pop, or News.

5.3.15 Resume When Power On

The system is default to resume internet radio playback if you were listening to internet radio or media center before switch off the unit. If turn this setting off, the system will remain in the main menu when switching on the unit.

5.3.16 Software Update

Update software. If there is an updated software version on the server, the system will notify you when you return to the main menu.

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5.3.17 Reset

Restore the default settings.

After NOXON FUN is reset, the system will move to Language setting menu. And it will automatically turn to Network setting menu once the OSD language is elected.

5.4 My mediaU

Display and playback your own mediaU station list on the mediaU server. Set your account first.

1. Access http://www.mediyou.net/;
2. Join my mediaU membership;
3. Login to the website;
4. Enter the wireless MAC addresses of NOXON FUN to the mediaU website. This information can be obtained in Information Center > System Information > Wireless Info;
5. If it is successfully configured, you are able to save and view your own mediaU station playlist(s).Username and password are not required to enter to NOXON FUN.
6. If there are different accounts stored in NOXON FUN, you can choose the one you currently use under Configuration menu.

Each time you have made any updates on the playlist from the website, go Configuration > Manage my MediaU to synchronize the change to NOXON FUN.

5.5 Internet Radio

After the connection of any station is succeeded, the bit rate and the format of the station will display on the playing screen.

Tips: If you go back to the menu when playing a station, volume cannot be adjusted by the reel, use the volume keys on the remote control instead. Otherwise, you may stop controlling the system, it counts 10 seconds and return to playback display automatically, then you are able to adjust the volume.

5.5.1 My Favorite

List of my favorite preset stations. It supports 250 favorite entries including station and folder.

During the station playing screen, press and hold Preset on the remote control to save the station as my favorite. You may replace the previous saved station to the new one.

If the Selected station have been saved, you cannot save it again.

The saved stations are showed under this menu. You may also press Preset to enter the saved station list.

5.5.3 History

A list of last listened stations. It can save up to 10 history stations.

For each station, press Select to play directly. You may press > to enter its submenu - you can Add to Favorite, Auto Scan, Play or Use as Alarm Sound (if you chose internet as alarm sound in alarm configuration).

When you choose Auto Scan, it becomes the playback of marquee for each station in the History. Each station plays 30 seconds until all have played or you press Select to stop the marquee listening.

5.5.4 Service

Search radio station - Enter your keyword to search radio station from the list.

Add new radio station - The added stations will be stored in My Favorite. Note that the maximum character of the station name is 250.

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5.6 Media Center

5.6.1 UPnP

If you have set up shared media, you should see the shared media from UPnP. If you have more than one computer sharing media, the alternatives are listed. SELECT the shared media you want to play.

Press < / > on the remote control to play previous/next music track, press to stop or play. Press Repeat or Shuffle to set the playback mode of the music. Press Info to view the display information of the playing track.

Tips: The radio can only read the track with the file name less than 40 characters. And the characters should be in European language. If you encounter failure of reading the track under UPnP mode, you may try to rename the file.

However, if the track is still unable to play, you can try converting the file to different formats.

Tips: If you go back to the menu when playing s station, volume cannot be adjusted by the reel, use the volume keys on the remote control instead. Otherwise, you may stop controlling the system, it counts 10 seconds and return to playback display automatically, then you are able to adjust the volume.

5.6.2 My Playlist

You can create a playlist of favourite music from UPnP. When you playing the music, press and hold Select to save it into My Playlist.

5.6.3 Clear My Playlist

You can remove all the saved music under My Playlist.

5.7 FM

FM radio mode receives analogue radio from the FM band. (Refer to 5.3.10 for the setting of FM band)

Press and hold < / > to search FM station. The frequency display starts to run up as NO-XON FUN scans the FM band. It stops when it has received a station.

You may press < / > to find a station manually. Each press moves 0.1MHz.

Press and hold the Preset on the remote control to save the station.

You can save up to 20 stations. Press Preset, then press < / > on the remote control or rotate the reel to choose the saved station.

Alternatively, you can let the system scan ALL stations for you by pressing Select, The searched stations will automatically be stored in preset station list.

Tips: If you go back to the menu when playing s station, volume cannot be adjusted by the reel, use the volume keys on the remote control instead. Otherwise, you may stop controlling the system, it counts 10 seconds and return to playback display automatically, then you are able to adjust the volume.

5.8 AUX IN

Aux in mode plays audio from an external source such as an MP3 player.

To play audio with Aux in mode:

• Turn the volume low on both NOXON FUN and, if adjustable, the audio source device.
• Connect the external audio source to the Aux in 3.5mm stereo socket.
• Either press MODE until the display shows AUX IN or Select AUX in under Main menu.
• Adjust the volume of NOXON FUN (and, if necessary, the audio source device) as required

5.9 Information Center

5.9.1 Weather Information

There are weather information and forecasts for 2000 cities. Select the country and then the city for the weather details.

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Press < / > to see the weather forecasts.

It is able to display the weather information on the standby mode. On the weather information page, press Select to set the city to displaying on the standby mode. Then turn on the weather display as mentioned in 5.3.9.

5.9.2 Financial Service

View the stock index from around the world.

5.9.3 System Information

Check out the version of NOXON FUN system, and the details of connected network. The information includes MAC address which you are required to fill in when registration of my mediaU membership.

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6. Troubleshooting

Error

Remedy

The device does not switch on. Check it the power adaptor is connected properly.

No sound. 1. Turn on the sound as it may be muted

1. Increase

the

volume.

No network connection can be established. 1. Check the WLAN function.

1. Try to set an IP address at the device.

2. Activate the DHCP function on the router and make the connection again at the

device.

1. A firewall is activated on the network - set the respective program in such a way

that

access

is

possible

1. Reboot the unit to try.

WLAN connection cannot be established. 1. Check the availability of WLAN network on the access

point.

1. Place the device closer to the router.

2. Make sure the WEP/WPA password is corre

No station is found. 1. Check the network as well as the access point and firewall.

1. The station may not be available currently, try it again later or Select another

station.

1. The link of the station is changed or the station no longer transmits - ask the provi

der

for

information.

1. The link of manual added station is not correct, make sure it is correct and re-eter.

Hiss in FM mode. 1. Check/move the FM antenna.

2.

Move

the

radio.

Alarm does not work. 1. Switch on the alarm.

1. Due to the volume setting, refer to the

solutions

of

"No

sound".

1. The source of alarm was set to be station but there is no network connection.

Change the source of alarm or reconfigure

re

the

connection.

System freezes suddenly. The radio is overloaded, reboot the unit.

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7. Specifications

Model

number

NOXON

FUN

Description

Internet

Radio

Display

128 x 64 dot matrix

Network

supported

802.11b/g(WLAN)

WLAN key

WEP, WPA, WPA2 (PSK) and WPS

Streaming Protocol

NTP Network Time Protocol

RTSP

Real

Time

Stream

MMS

Microsoft

Media

Str

HTTP

Hyper

Text

Transfe

Supported playback formats

WMA Windows Media Audio

MP3

MPEG

Layer

Audio

WAV

Waveform

Lossless

FLAC

Free

Audio

AAC

Advanced

3

Audi

Co

Power

adaptor

2 × 5W

12V

1.5A

Speaker power output

3.5mm jack socket, stereo (line in)

DC

IN

power

supply

Dimensions

218mm(L) x 115mm(H) x 126mm(D)

Weight

1.5

kg

CE

NOXON

Radio Internet

NOXON FUN

Mode d'emploi

NOXON FUN internet and FM radio

to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents:

EN 55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, CLASS B, EN 55024: 1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN 61000-3-2:2000, Class A, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001, IEC 61000-4-2:2001, IEC 61000-4-3:2002+A1:2002, IEC 61000-4-4:2004, IEC 61000-4-5:2001, IEC 61000-4-6:2003+A1:2004, IEC 61000-4-8:2001, IEC 61000-4-11:2004

This device may only be used in the following environments and operating conditions: residential, commercial and industrial environments, as well as small businesses. The basic protective requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC are thus fulfilled.

CE conformity has been demonstrated. As stipulated in R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), this device corresponds to a Class 1 radio system (Commission Decision 2000/299/EC). The device also complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B, and ANSI C63.4:2003.

NOXON

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