DR 471 - Radio ALBRECHT - Free user manual and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - DR 471 ALBRECHT

USER MANUAL DR 471 ALBRECHT

1.Before you start 29

1.1. Network Requirement 29
1.2. Safety Precautions 29

1. Appearance and Key Descriptions 30

2. Getting Started 31

3. Main Menu 33
4. Internetradio 33

5.1.My Favorite 33
5.2. Radio Station / Music 34
5.3. Local Station 34
5.4. History 34
5.5. Service 34

6.FM-Radio. 35
7.AUX IN. 35
8. My mediaU 36
9. Music-Streaming 36

9.1. UPnP 36

1. Media-Center 37

10.1. UPnP 37
10.2.My Playlist 38
10.3.Clear My Playlist 38

1. Information-Center 38

11.1. Weather Information 38
11.2. Financial Service 38
11.3. System Information 39

1. AirMusic Control App 39
2. Settings 39

13.1.Time Display 39

13.2. Manage my mediaU 40
13.3. Network 40

13.3.1.Wireless Network Configuration 40
13.3.2.Wireless Network (WPS) 41
13.3.3. Manual Configuration 41
13.3.4. Check Network when Power On 41

13.4.Date & Time 42
13.5.Alarm 42
13.6. Timer 43
13.7.Language 43
13.8.Dimmer 43
13.9. Display 44
13.10.Power Management 44
13.11.Sleeptimer 44
13.12. Buffer 44
13.13. Weather 45
13.14.FM Setup 45
13.15. Local Radio Setup 45
13.16.Playback Setup 45
13.17.DLNA-Setup 46
13.18. Equalizer 46
13.19. Resume When Power On 46
13.20. Software-Update 46
13.21. Reset 46

1. Main Menu 47
2. Troubleshooting 48
3. Specifications 49
4. Warranty and Recycling Information 50

1. Before you start

1.1. Network Requirement

Before using the DR 471, the following requirements are needed:

• A broadband connection in combination with a wired/wireless access point, router or similar network device.
• The network device needs to support WiFi (802.11b/g/n) wireless connection.
• A PC or smart phone which is connected to the same network as the DR 471. This is only needed in case you want to stream music from your PC or you want to remote control the DR 471 with DLNA.

1.2. Safety Precautions

• Do not drop the DR 471 and do not expose it to liquid, moisture or humidity. These might lead to damage to the device.
• If the DR 471 is moved from a cold into a warmer environment, do let it adapt to the new temperature before operating it again. Otherwise it might lead to condensation and cause malfunctions in the device.
• Do not use the DR 471 in dusty environment as dust can damage the interior electronic components and lead to malfunctions in the device.
• Protect the DR 471 from strong vibrations and place it on stable surfaces.
• Do not attempt to disassembly the DR 471.
• Only use the power adaptor delivered with the DR 471.
• The socket outlet should be installed near the DR 471 and should be easily accessible.
• 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 the DR 471 and its power plug is corresponding to the voltage of the power socket. Incorrect voltage will destroy the device.
• If the DR 471 is not used 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 use a headphone on the DR 471 via LINE OUT.
• Always power off the DR 471 when cleaning it.
• Never use any harsh or strong solvents to clean the DR 471 since these may damage the surface of the device. A dry, soft cloth is appropriate; however if the DR 471 is extremely dirty, it may be wiped off with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure the device is dried off after cleaning.
  If you need to ship the DR 471, use the original packaging. Keep the packaging on to this end.

This manual is suitable for all models of the Albrecht DR 470 series: it currently includes the Internet-Radios DR 470, DR 471 and DR 472. To simplify only the model DR 471 will be mentioned in the texts of this manual, but the control of the other models is absolutely identical.

2. Appearance and Key Descriptions

Front view

Back view

No. Description Functions
1 2,4” TFT-Screen display
2 Buttons and Reel control the OS operations
3 Antenna enhance FM reception
4 DC-IN power supply
5 Aux in (Stereo) 3.5mm aux in	jack
6 Line out (Stereo) 3.5mm line	out jack

Remote Control

Use you thumb to press the lid of the battery compartment and pull it out. Insert the AAA batteries, the polarity is shown in the battery compartment.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

3. Getting Started

The packaging box contains the following items:

-DR471
- Remote Control with AAA batteries
- Power adaptor
- 3.5mm audio cable
-User Manual

Get the network ready

• For wireless LAN (WIFI) network connection:
• Check if WIFI LINK/ACT light of the wired/wireless access point or router is illuminated. Consult the user guide of that for any questions.

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 the DR 471 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 the DR 471 and plug it into the power socket

When it is the first time running the device, the system will ask you to set Language and Network Configurations.

See 13.3 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.

• If you have setup a network connection, and use DR 471 again within the network, it will automatically establish the connection. In case you desire to change the network, enter configuration to setup the corresponding connection.
• Enter the characters from the keypad of the remote control or and . Once you are on the letter you want, press to move to the next entry. When you are at the end the input, press OK to confirm. You may press to move to the previous entry

4. Main Menu

In the main menu you can select the following modes: My mediaU, Internet Radio, Media Center, FM, Aux In, Information Center and Confi guration.

5. Internetradio

After connecting any station, the bit rate and the format of the station are displayed on the playing screen.

5.1. MyFavorite

Create a list of your favorite preset stations. It supports 250 favorite entries including station and folder.

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

You can also save the station to your favorites while scrolling through the station list. When the station is highlighted you can press to enter this menu where you can add the station to your favorites.

If the selected station has been saved, you cannot save it again.

Under the preset station list, move to your station, press OK to listen. You may also press to enter its submenu to Delete, Shift Up/Down along the list, Rename or Play.

5.2. Radio Station / Music

Stations are categorized into Global Top 20, Genre and Country/Location. Enter to continue the subcategories and choose the station to listen.

For each station, press OK to play directly. You may press to enter its menu - you can Add to Favorite, Auto Scan or Play.

When you choose Auto Scan, the radio introduces every station in the list by playing it for 30 seconds. This is stopped when every station is played or you press the OK button.

5.3. Local Station

In this menu all stations of your local area will be displayed. You can set the local radio setup as described in chapter 12.14. In the default setting the radio recognizes your location automatically.

5.4. History

Shows you a list of last listened stations. It can save up to 10 history stations.

5.5. 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.

Tips: It may take a few seconds for the radio to load the data from the server, especially when the WiFi connection is bad. As long as the data isn't loaded the display shows Empty.

6. FM-Radio

FM radio mode receives analogue radio from the FM band.

Press to search for FM stations. The frequency display starts to run up/down as DR 471 scans the FM band. It stops when it has received a station.

You may press / on the remote control to tune station manually. Each step moves 0.05MHz.

Press and hold the on the remote control or the device to save the station.

You can save up to 20 stations. Press , then press / on the remote control or the device to choose the saved station. Or choose from the number pad on the remote control a preset station directly.

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

7. 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 DR 471 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 in the Main menu.
• Adjust the volume of DR 471 (and, if necessary, the audio source device) as required.

8. My mediaU

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

To activate your own station list, follow the steps below:

1. Access http://www.mediayou.net/
2. Join my mediaU membership
3. Login to the website
4. Enter the wireless MAC addresses of DR 471 to the mediaU website. This information can be obtained in Information Center > System Information > Wireless Info
5. After successfully configuring, you are able to save and view your own mediaU station playlist(s).Username and password are not required to enter to DR 471.
6. If there are different accounts stored in DR 471, you can choose the one you currently use under Confi guration menu.
7. Each time you have made any updates on the playlist from the website, go to Confi guration

9. Music-Streaming

ALBRECHT DR 471 is the default device name for DLNA, and you may rename it as you like. (See section 13.17)

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 DR 471.

9.1. UPnP

To enjoy music streaming from your PC, the following steps are to be done on the PC:
- Connect the PC to the network.
- Ensure the DR 471 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.

• Allow to share your media to ALBRECHT DR 471.

Add the audio fi les and folders you want to share with DR 471 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 fi les from your mobile you want to share.

After setup the shared server, choose the music and control playback on the DR 471.

10. Media-Center

10.1. 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.

On the main menu, select Media Center and choose UPnP. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete the scan for available UPnP servers, especially when the WiFi connection is bad. If no UPnP servers are found, it will show Empty. After a successful scan is done, select your UPnP server.

The radio will show the media categories available from the UPnP server, e.g. 'Music', 'Playlists' etc. Choose the media files that you wish to play.

Press on the remote control to play previous/next music track, press to stop or play Press Info to view the display information of the playing track.

Tips: The radio can only read the track of file names with 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 fi le to a different format.

10.2. My Playlist

You can create a playlist of favorite music from UPnP. When you play the music, press and hold OK to save it into My Playlist.

10.3. Clear My Playlist

You can delete all tracks from the playlist

11. Information-Center

11.1. Weather Information

There are weather information and forecasts for 5000 cities. Select the country and then the city for the weather details.

Press / to see the weather forecasts.

It is able to display the weather information on the standby mode. On the weather information page, press OK to set the city to displaying on the standby mode. Then turn on the weather display as mentioned in 13.13.

11.2. FinancialService

View the stock index from around the world.

11.3. System Information

Check out the version of the 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.

12. AirMusic Control App

The DR 471 can be controlled with your smartphone via WiFi. It is recommended to use the AirMusic Control App. Additionally to controlling the radio, the app is able to play the smartphone's local music fi les on the DR 471. Due to frequent updates of the app the manual is only available online. Please visit www.alan-electronics.de and enter the article number 27471 into the search. You will find the DR 471 product page. On the tab Bedienungsanleitungen you will find the AirMusic Control Manual.

The app itself is available for Android and iOS. It can be downloaded from here:

Android:

Apple iOS:

13. Settings

13.1. Time Display

Choose the style of clock during standby mode: Analog or Digital.

13.2. Manage my mediaU

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

If various mediaU accounts exist in the DR 471, Select the default login account in here. Refer to 7 below for more information of mediaU account setup.

13.3. Network

13.3.1. Wireless Network Configuration

Enable / disable WiFi network. When you enable the WiFi network, the system will automatically connect to the network.

Select your required AP.

Enter WEP or WPA code to connect the WiFi.

If it is accidentally pressed to move a redundant entry, press to correct.

13.3.2. Wireless Network (WPS)

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 the DR 471 will then be confi gured automatically.

13.3.3. Manual Configuration

You can choose DHPC (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.

13.3.4. Check Network when Power On

"Enable / disable WiFi network":

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

13.4. Date & Time

• Press Set Date and Time between Manual Setup and Auto Detect. When Auto Detect is chosen, the time is determined automatically, therefore deleted point 4 (DST)
• Setup the date and time
• Set time format display as 12 Hour or 24 Hour (default). Only for manual setup required.
• Set date format in the positions of YY (year), MM (month) and DD (day) - YY/MM/DD, (default) or MM/DD/YY.
• Turn on/off (default) the Daylight Saving Time (DST).Available only on manual setup

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.

13.5. Alarm

There are three independent alarms - 2 alarms of absolute time setting (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2) and 1 alarm for relative time setting (NAP Alarm). 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 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 any key to enter snooze mode. It will alarm again in 5 minutes. Press the STANDBY key to stop the alarm.

13.6. Timer

Press to set the timer, press OK to start. The timer will count down and beep sound when it reaches 00:00. To cancel the timer, enter the timer screen and press OK again.

13.7. Language

Select one of 17 OSD languages: English / Deutsch / Espanol / Français / Portugues / Nederlands / Italiano / Yüstkni / Svenska / Norsk / Dansk / Magyar / Ceský / Slovenský / Polski / Türkei / Suomi.

13.8. Dimmer

Confi gure the brightness of backlight on the display.

If you select Power Saving you can select the level to which the display is dimmed down when the radio enters the Standby mode or when the radio gets no key input for 15 seconds.

The Turn On options keeps the display illumination always. If you select it you can choose how bright the display shall be.

13.9. Display

Choose the style of display: Color or Monochrome

13.10. Power Management

Choose the power management timer (5/15/30mins) to set the duration of the radio to switch to the standby mode automatically when no network connection is available.

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

13.11. Sleeptimer

Turn off or set the sleep time to 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. The DR 471 will shut down once the time runs out. Press Sleep on the remote control for the shortcut of this function.

13.12. Buffer

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

13.13. Weather

DR 471 is able to display current weather information (refer to 11.11) 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 display will switch between time and weather while being in standby mode.

13.14. FM Setup

Choose Mono/Stereo and enable/disable threshold.

13.15. Local Radio Setup

There is a shortcut Local Radio under Internet Radio (see section 5.3) 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.

13.16. Playback Setup

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

13.17. DLNA-Setup

The default device name for DLNA is ALBRECHT DR 471. You may rename it for DLNA setup on the PC or mobile.

13.18. Equalizer

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

13.19. 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.

13.20. 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.

13.21. Reset

Restore the default settings.

After DR 471 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.

14. Main Menu

Standby

Main Menu

5 Internet Radio

10 Media Center

6 FM

11 Information Center

7 AUX

13 Configuration

5 Local Radio

8 My mediaU

5.1 My Favorite

5.2 Radio Stadion/Music

5.3 Lokale Radio

5.4 History

5.5 Service

10.1 UPnP

10.2 My Playlist

10.3 Clear My Playlist

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11.1 Weather Information
11.2 Financial Information
11.3 System Information

13.1 Time Display

13.2 Manage my mediaU

13.3 Netzwork

13.4 Date & Time

13.5 Alarme

13.6 Timer

13.7 Language

13.8 Dimmer

13.9 Display

13.10 Power Management

13.11 Sleep Timer

13.12 Buffer

13.13 Weather

13.14 FM-Setup

13.15 Local Radio Setup

13.16 Playback Setup

13.17 Device

13.18 Equaliser

13.19 Resume When Power On

13.20 Software Update

13.21 Reset to Default

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15. Troubleshooting

Error Remedy
The device does not switch on. 1.	Check if the power adaptor is connected properly. 2. The device may malfunction when used in areas with strong radio interference. The device will work properly again once there is no more interference.
No sound 1. Turn on the sound as	it may be muted 2. Increase the volume.
No network connection can be established.	1. Check the WIFI function. 2. Try to set an IP address at the device. 3. Activate the DHCP function on the router and make the connection again at the device. 4. A firewall is activated on the network – set the respective program in such a way that access is possible. 5. Reboot the unit to try.
WIFI connection cannot be established.	1. Check the availability of WIFInetwork on the access point. 2. Place the device closer to the router. 3. Make sure the WEP/WPA password is correct.
No station is found. 1. Check the	network as well as the access point and firewall. 2. The station may not be available currently, try it again later or select another station. 3. The link of the station is changed or the station no longer transmits – ask the provider for information. 4. The link of manual added station is not correct, make sure it is correct and re-enter.
Hiss in FM mode. 1. Check/move	the FM antenna. 2. Move the radio to a different location.
Alarm does not work. 1. Switch on	the alarm. 2. Due to the volume setting, refer to the solutions of “No sound”. 3. The source of alarm was set to be station but there is no network connection. Change the source of alarm or reconfigure the connection.
Unable to do DLNA streaming. 1.	Check the connection of the network. DR 471 and your device need to be in the same network; and test if the network in good condition. 2. Make sure the settings on your device are correct.
System freezes suddenly. 1. Disco	connect the power plug for 1 minute, then restart the device. 2. If the error has then not been resolved, reset the unit to the factory setting (see chapter 13.21.).

16. Specifications

Model number DR 471 / DR 472
Description Internet Radio
Display 320 x 240 TFT color display
Network supported 802.11b/g/n (WIFI)
WIFI key WEP, WPA, WPA2 (PSK) and WPS
Streaming UPnP, DLNA
Supported playback formats WMA, MP3, WAV
FM 87,5 – 108,0 MHz
Speaker power output	3 W
Power adaptor	5 V/1200 mA
Standby mode power consumption	< 1 W
Operating temperature	0 °C - 35 °C
Connections	DC IN power supply socket 3.5mm aux in 3.5mm line out
Dimensions	200mm(L) x 110mm(H) x 118mm(D)
Weight	880g

17. Warranty and Recycling Information

We are legally obliged to include disposal and warranty information as well as EU declaration of conformity with the use instructions in different countries for every unit. Please find this information on the following pages.

2-Year Warranty from Date of Purchase

The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years from date of purchase. This warranty includes all malfunctions caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion, over voltage through improper external power supply or the use of unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also excluded from the warranty.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized service center. You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include your proof of purchase with the product and describe the malfunction as clearly as possible.

WEEE and Recycling

The European laws do not allow any more the disposal of old or defective electric or electronic devices with the household waste. Return your product to a municipal collection point for recycling to dispose of it. This system is financed by the industry and ensures environmentally responsible disposal and the recycling of valuable raw materials.

Service Address And Technical Hotline (for units sold in Germany)

Contact our service hotline by phone [phone] / 9841 - 66 (regular costs for German fixed network) or e-mail at [e-mail]

Conformity Declaration

Hereby, Alan Electronics GmbH declares that the radio equipment type DR 471 / DR 472 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.alan-electronics.de/download.aspx

Printing errors reserved.

Information in this user manual are subject to change without prior notice.

ALBRECHT® Audio

6 Playlist with *, Preset

11.1 Weather Information
11.2 Financial Information
11.3 System Information

13.1 Time Display
13.2 Manage my mediaU
13.3 Netzwork
13.4 Date & Time
13.5 Alarme
13.6 Timer
13.7 Language
13.8 Dimmer
13.9 Display
13.10 Power Management
13.11 Sleep Timer
13.12 Buffer
13.13 Weather
13.14 FM-Setup
13.15 Local Radio Setup
13.16 Playback Setup
13.17 Device
13.18 Equaliser
13.19 Resume When Power On
13.20 Software Update
13.21 Reset to Default

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6 Playlist with *, Preset

11.1 Weather Information
11.2 Financial Information
11.3 System Information

13.1 Time Display
13.2 Manage my mediaU
13.3 Netzwork
13.4 Date & Time
13.5 Alarme
13.6 Timer
13.7 Language
13.8 Dimmer
13.9 Display
13.10 Power Management
13.11 Sleep Timer
13.12 Buffer
13.13 Weather
13.14 FM-Setup
13.15 Local Radio Setup
13.16 Playback Setup
13.17 Device
13.18 Equaliser
13.19 Resume When Power On
13.20 Software Update
13.21 Reset to Default

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