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USER MANUAL A120+ Noxon

Noxon Audioadapter A120/A120+

Fernbedienung

Netzteil

7.1 Internetradio, Podcasts

http://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

7.3 USB

1 Introduction 1
2 Package Contents 1
3 Disposal 2
4 Safety. 3
5 Overview. 5
6 Getting Started 9

6.1 Connection and Preparation. 9
6.2 General Device Functions 10
6.3 First-time Setup 11

7 Menu Operation. 16

7.1 Internet Radio, Podcasts 16
7.2 Spotify Connect 16
7.3 USB 17
7.4 DAB+ Radio 17
7.5 FM Radio 18
7.6 Bluetooth 19
7.7 Sleep 19
7.8 Alarm 20
7.9 OKTIV APP 20

8 System Settings 22

8.1 Equaliser 22
8.2 Network 22
8.3 Time/Date 23
8.4 Language 23
8.5 Factory Reset 23
8.6 Software Update 23

8.7 Setup Wizard 24
8.8 Info 24
8.9 Privacy Policy 24
8.10 Backlight 24

9 Troubleshooting 25

10 Technical Specifications 28
11 Conformity 30
12 Trademarks 30

1 Introduction

Thank you very much for buying the Audio adaptor. To let you freely operate the product and fully enjoy the overbalancing happiness it brings you, we have introduced each function of the product in detail in this user manual. Please carefully read this user manual before use and keep it for future reference.

If you pass the Audio adaptor on to someone else, make sure to give them all the relevant documents with it.

2 Package Contents

The items enclosed in the packaging box are as follows:

Noxon Audio Adapter A120/A120+

Remote Control

Power Adaptor

3.5mm Audio Cable

User Manual

FM/DAB+ Pigtail Antenna

3 Disposal

• If have to dispose of the device in the future, note that all electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at official disposal centres.
• Avoid damage to the environment and risks to your personal health by disposing of the device properly.
• For further information about proper disposal, contact your local government, disposal bodies, or the shop where you bought the device.
• Dispose of all packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.
• Cardboard packaging can be taken to paper recycling containers or public collection points for recycling.
• Any film or plastic contained in the packaging should be taken to your public collection points for disposal.
• Respect the environment. Old batteries must not be disposed of with domestic waste. They must be handed in at a collection point for old batteries. Please note that batteries must be fully discharged before disposal at appropriate collection points for old batteries. If the batteries are not fully discharged before disposal, take precautions to prevent short circuits.

4 Safety

General

• Do not drop the device and do not expose it to any liquid, moisture, or humidity. These might lead to damage to the device.
• If the device is moved from a cold environment into a warmer one, please let it adapt to the new temperature before operating the device. Otherwise, it might lead to condensation and cause malfunctions in the device.
• Do not use the device in dusty environments as dust can damage the interior electronic components and lead to malfunctions in the device.
• Protect the device from strong vibrations and place it on stable surfaces.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the device.
• If the device 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.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• To maintain the compliance with the WiFi RF exposure requirement, place the product at least 20cm (8 inches) from nearby persons except when operating the controls.

Power adapter

• Only use the power adaptor delivered with the device.
• The socket outlet should be installed near the device 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 device and its power plug is corresponding to the voltage of the power socket. An incorrect voltage will destroy the device.

Risks associated with high volumes

• Listening to the device with headphones. Always reduce the volume before put on the headphones. After the headphones are positioned properly, increase the volume to the desired level.
• To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume for long periods.

Maintenance / Cleaning

Always power off the device before cleaning it.
- Never use any harsh or strong solvents to clean the device since these may damage the surface of the device. Dry, soft cloth is appropriate. However, if the device is extremely dirty, it may be wiped off with a slightly moist cloth. Make sure the device is dried off after cleaning.
- When you have to ship the device, store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.

5 Overview

Main Unit: Front

1 3.2" TFT colour display
2 Earphone jack
3 USB port
4 Infrared Remote control receiver

Main Unit: Back

5 Line Out-R
6 Line Out-L
7 Coaxial Out
8 Optical Out
9 FM/DAB+ Antenna
10 LAN Port (For A120+ model only)
11 5.0V DC IN Socket

Remote Control

Open the battery compartment. Install 2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Take care to insert it with the positive (+) on the right place.

An incorrect type of battery

might lead to a risk of explosion.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Device power on/off; alarm off

MODE

Open/Close mode selection

MENU

Press to open/close menu

Select track; hold down to seek

Start playback; pause

Move up; FM: Set frequency

Move left; step back

OK (SCAN)

Confirm entry; FM: Scan;

Playing: album in full screen

▲	Move right; step next
▼	Move down; FM: Set frequency
SLEEP/SNOOZE	Sleep setting
SHUFFLE/REPEAT	Music: random/repeat selection
BT PAIR	BT discoverable under BT mode
↑↑	Select track
↑+	Increase volume
↓-	Decrease volume
×	Mute/Unmute
1-10/0	Number buttons: retrieve saved favourite station; hold down to save station
INFO	Display FM mode info (Name, PTY, RT, frequency) or Display DAB+ mode info (Station, track, artist, etc.)
PRESET	Select/Save favourite stations

6 Getting Started

6.1 Connection and Preparation

Connect DAB+/FM antenna for DAB+ and FM reception.

Connect the RCA audio cable to the Line out jacks of A120+ and your own speaker.

Then connect the power adaptor to the back of A120+ and plug it into the power socket. (Turn on your own speaker if an audio out is needed.)

Connecting to the network

• For wired Ethernet (For A120+ model only)

Use an Ethernet cable (RJ45 jack) to connect the LAN ports on A120+ and your network device. Check if the light indicators on the network device are in appropriate status.

• For wireless WiFi

Make sure you have set up the wireless network and you have the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security password to activate the connection.

You may also use the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) function for easy pairing between the network device and A120+. Check if the light indicators on the network device are in appropriate status.

Connecting the headphones

Turn the volume down before using the headphones.

Insert the headphone plug (standard 3.5mm) into the headphonesocket at the front of the device.

6.2 General Device Functions

On the playing screen, press on the remote control to adjust the volume. Switch off the sound by pressing on the remote control.

Press MODE on the remote control to select modes.

Press MENU on the remote control to open the menu. Press MENU again to close the menu and return to the playing screen.

On the menu, press on the remote control to move along the entries.

Press to confirm; press on the remote control to step back.

Press on the remote control to switch to standby mode. The time, date, and any active alarm times are displayed on the screen. Switch on with the same button.

When the album cover is displayed on the playing screen, press

on the remote control to view the full screen size of the picture. (This feature may need software update. Contact us if required.)

Presets

Presets are stored in the radio and cannot be accessed from other radios.

To store an Internet radio preset, press preset on the remote control to save the preset. Select one of the 40 presets to save the currently playing station.

Shortcut to preset store 1-10 favourite stations by directly pressing and holding numbers on the remote control.

To select a preset, press preset and then select one of the listed preset stations. When a preset station is playing, it shows n ( 1, 2 ★ etc.) at the bottom of the screen. Shortcut to preset recall 1-10

favourite stations by directly pressing numbers on the remote control.

Now playing information

While stream/DAB+/FM is playing, the screen shows some information about the station. Press on the remote to view.

The device may process a large amount of data after a period of operation. No matter in which mode, it will cause the system to freeze or malfunction.

Reboot the device if necessary.

6.3 First-time Setup

Switch it on from A120/A120+.

When powering on the device for the first time, you need to set the language first.

Selecting the menu language

Rotate and select the menu language you want from the list and press OK on the remote control to confirm.

After the language is chosen, it displays information of privacy policy. Press to continue. Then a setup wizard appears for helping you set up the main use of the device.

Select "YES" and confirm you will launch the setup wizard.

If you select "NO", the next window will ask you choose if you want to start the setup wizard again next time you power the device on.

The setup wizard helps you setup the main use of the device.

Setting date and time

Select "12" for 12-hour display format or "24" for 24-hour display format. If you select the 12-hour format, the display shows "AM" in the morning or "PM" in the afternoon after the time.

After this, the following interface is to define if the time to be synchronized from radios: Update from DAB+, Update from FM, Update from Network, or No update

If you choose "Update from Network" you must indicate your time zone in the next window.

Next choose "ON" for summer time, otherwise select "OFF".

If you choose "No update", you will have to enter the date and time manually.

"AM"/"PM" displays only if you have chosen the 12-hour time format. Select "AM" for the morning hours or "PM" for the afternoon hours.

Network setting

First, the device asks whether to keep the network connected. If you want to control the device in all operating modes via the app, select "YES". If you choose "NO", it is not possible to control the device from the app in the (Standby, AUX-IN, FM, DAB+) operating modes. Note that the power consumption in standby mode will be higher when the network connection is kept up.

Any WLAN networks found are listed on the display, along with their

names.

After selecting the network, you will be asked to input encryption in the next step.

Standard encrypted network

To enter the network's key, use the keys on the remote control to move the cursor through the characters and press OK to confirm. As each character is selected, the key is built up near the top of the display.

There are 3 options accessible by tuning the navigate reel back before the first characters – Backspace, OK, and Cancel.

WPS encrypted network

WPS encrypted networks are identified by WPS at the start of the network name when the A120/A120+ searches the available AP. Use one of the following methods of connection:

• Push button

A120/A120+ prompts you to press the connect button on the router. It then scans for a ready Push Button Connect network and connects.

Pin

A120/A120+ generates an 8-digit code number which you enter into the wireless router, access point, or an external registrar.

• Skip WPS

Enter key as for a standard encrypted network.

For more information on setting up a WPS encrypted network, see your WPS router's instructions.

• Completion

A120/A120+ attempts to connect to the selected network.

It will show connected if the setup is successful. If connecting fails, A120/A120+ returns to a previous screen to try again.

Press OK to quit the setup wizard.

7 Menu Operation

7.1 Internet Radio, Podcasts

Device can play thousands of radio stations and podcasts from around the world though a broadband Internet connection. When you select Internet radio or Podcasts mode, the device directly contacts the Frontier Smart Technologies portal to get a list of stations or podcasts. The list menu is provided from the portal, so it is only accessible when the device is connected to the Internet. The contents and submenus may change from time to time.

Choose required category and search the station or podcast to listen.

7.2 Spotify Connect

Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify.

Go to Spotify.com/connect to learn how

The Spotify Software is subject to third-party licenses found here:

7.3 USB

USB mode plays audio from the USB stick/device after plugging into the USB port.

Menu are generated from the folders on the USB stick/device.

Browse folders with the navigate reel, back button, shuffle/repeat, or direction keys on the remote control. The display shows folder and file names (not necessarily track names).

Once you have found a track you want to play, press OK to play.

It can be added to "My playlist". Press and hold OK when the track is playing.

Repeat play and Shuffle play can be chosen for ON/OFF.

Notice:

USB port does not support charging.

Only support MP3 audio format

7.4 DAB+ Radio

DAB mode receives DAB/DAB+ digital radio and displays information about the station, stream, and track playing.

Scanning for stations

The first time you select DAB+ radio mode, or if the station list is

empty, the radio automatically performs a full scan to see what

stations are available. You may also need to start a scan manually to

update the list of stations.

To start a scan manually, choose Full scan. To scan only stations with

good signal strength, select Local scan. Once the scan is complete, the radio shows a list of available stations.

To remove stations that are listed but not unavailable, choose Prune invalid. Turn the navigate reel to view a list of stations and press to select. Once selected, the station plays and the screen show information about station, track or show as broadcast.

Settings

• Dynamic range compression (DRC): If you are listening to music with a high dynamic range in a noisy environment, you may wish to compress the audio dynamic range. This makes quiet sounds louder, and loud sounds quieter. You can change DRC as off, low, or high.
• Station order: You can choose the order of the DAB+ station list to be either Alphanumeric, Ensemble, or Valid. Ensemble lists groups of stations that are broadcast together on the same ensemble. Valid lists valid stations first, alphabetically, then off-air stations.

7.5 FM Radio

FM radio mode receives analogue radio from the FM band and displays RDS (Radio Data System) information about the station and where broadcast.

To find a station, press The frequency display starts to run up as the device scans the FM band. Alternatively, you can scan up or down by pressing on the remote control manually.

Settings

• Scan settings: By default, FM scans stop at any available station. This may result in a poor signal-to-noise ratio (hiss) from weak stations. To change the scan settings to stop only at stations with good signal strength, select "Yes" after choosing "Strong station only?"
• Audio settings: All stereo stations are reproduced in stereo. For weak stations, this may result in a poor signal-to-noise ratio (hiss). To play weak stations in mono, select FM weak reception: "Listen in mono only", and then "YES".

7.6 Bluetooth

In Bluetooth mode, you can turn on the Bluetooth of your Bluetooth device. Go to the menu and turn Bluetooth discoverable. From your Bluetooth device, search the radio A120+ to pair. When it is waiting for pairing, there is a blinking Bluetooth icon at the bottom. If the pairing is successful, the Bluetooth icon becomes steady.

Control the music playback from your Bluetooth device.

Control the music playback from your Bluetooth device. Press on the remote control to go back to forward track or go to next track. Press to play or pause the track.

To disconnect from the radio, press and hold BT PAIR on remote control.

7.7 Sleep

To set the sleep timer, select Sleep under Main menu. Or press Sleep/Snoopze on the remote control to set. Choose from Sleep OFF, 15,

30, 45, or 60 minutes and confirm. Once you select a sleep period, the system returns to the now playing screen.

7.8 Alarm

There are two versatile wake-up alarms with snooze facility. Each alarm can be set to start in a particular mode.

Select Alarms under Main menu to set or change an alarm.

After setup all the parameters, select Save to activate. The screen shows active alarms with an icon at the bottom left.

7.9 OKTIV APP

The device gives a feature of network remote by smartphone or tablet in iOS or Android system. By downloading the assigned app named OKTIV, you can view all the modes the device.

Search OKTIV from Google Play or Apple Store, and install it to your smartphone or tablet.

For Android system (Google Play)

For iOS system (Apple Store)

Before using the OKTIV app, make sure the device and the smartphone/tablet are in the same WiFi network.

Launch the app. The app initialises and scans for Internet Radio in the network. Tap the device to make the connection.

NOTE: Be aware that if another smartphone/tablet with the app in the same network have access with the device, the original connection will be cut off.

8 System Settings

8.1 Equaliser

Several preset EQ modes are available: Normal, Flat, Jazz, Rock, Movie, Classic, Pop, News, and My EQ. Press EQ to select.

A user-defined setting is available; create your own EQ with custom bass, treble settings.

8.2 Network

Network wizard: Enter to search AP SSID, then input the WEP/WPA key or choose Push Button/Pin/Skip WPS to connect to the wireless network.

PBC Wlan setup: Push Button Configuration to connect the AP that supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup).

View settings: View the information of current connected network: Active connection, MAC address, Wlan region, DHCP, SSID, IP addre Subnet mask, Gateway address, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS.

Manual settings: Enable or disable DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Input the SSID, WEP/WPA key, and/or other configuration.

NetRemote PIN Setup: Here you can view and edit the NetRemote PIN. The default NetRemote PIN is: 1234. The NetRemote PIN is required when you want to connect a smartphone or tablet PC to your radio using the feature mentioned in Section6.3.

Network profile: The device remembers the last 4 wireless networks it has connected to, and automatically tries to connect to whichever one of them it can find.

From here you can see the list of registered networks. You can delete unwanted networks.

Clear network settings: Select "YES" to clear all the current network settings. Select "NO" to cancel.

Keep network connected: If you choose to keep network connected, the WiFi will not disconnect even you are in standby mode or non-network mode. This option allows the device to be ready for UNDOK and Spotify Connect connection in any modes.

8.3 Time/Date

Set the time manually or autoupdate the time format, time zone, and daylight.

Details can be referred to Setting date and time under

Section 6.3. First-time Setup

8.4 Language

The default language is English. Change it as your preference. Available languages: English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.

8.5 Factory Reset

Resetting all user settings to default values, so that time and date, network configuration, and presets are lost. However, current software version of the radio is maintained

8.6 Software Update

Auto-check setting: This option automatically checks for new updates from time to time.

Automatic updating is enabled by default.

Check now: Search for available updates immediately.

You will be asked if you want to go ahead with download and installation of an update. After a software upgrade, all user settings are maintained.

NOTE: Before starting a software upgrade, ensure that the radio is plugged into a stable main power connection. Disconnecting power during an upgrade may permanently damage the unit.

8.7 Setup Wizard

With this function, you can start the setup wizard at any time. Any parameters or stations entered already are not deleted. For more information, please read the Section 6.3 First-time setup.

8.8 Info

View the firmware version and the radio ID.

8.9 Privacy Policy

View the information of Privacy Policy.

8.10 Backlight

You may change the backlight of each environment (power on level or standby) to High, Medium, Low, or Auto. And adjust the timeout duration which the radio turns to standby backlight level when it has not been controlled.

9 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 2. Increase the volume. 3. Pull any connected headphone or speaker from the connector jack.
No network connection can be established.	1. Check the WLAN 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 router
WiFi connection cannot be established.	1. Check the availability of WLAN network on the router. 2. Place the device closer to the router. 3. Make sure the 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 again later. 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 may not be correct, check and change it. 5. Check if the antenna well connected.
Hiss in FM mode	1. Check/Move the FM antenna. 2. Move the radio.
No stations available/burbling/interrittent in DAB+ mode.	1. Move the radio. 2. Rescan local stations only (high-strength). 3. Check the local DAB+ coverage.
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.
All other undetermined cases.	The smart radio may process large
	amount of data after a period of operation. No matter in which mode, it will cause the system to freeze or malfunction. Reboot the device if necessary.
	The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.
	The device may malfunction when used in areas with strong radio interference. The device will work properly again once there is no more interference.

10 Technical Specifications

Model number	A120/A120+
Description	Audio adaptor with IR/FM/DAB+/USB/BT/Spotify
Display	3.2", 320 x 240, TFT colour display
Network supported	10/100 Ethernet (LAN Optional) WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless Bluetooth (BT V4.2, Supports A2DP, AVRCP profiles)
Frequency band	WiFi: 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz Bluetooth: 2.4GHz - 2.48 GHz
Max. radio frequency power transmitted	WiFi: <20dBm Bluetooth: Max. 8dBm
Encrypted key	WEP, WPA, WPA2 (PSK), WPS
DAB/DAB+	Band III (174.928 – 239.200 MHz)
FM	87.5 – 108.0 MHz, support RDS
Power Supply	Power Adaptor, 5V 1.0A
Remote Control Power Supply	2 x 1.5V AAA battery
Standby mode power consumption	<1.0W
Networked standby mode power consumption	<2.0W
Operating temperature	0°C - 35°C
Total power consumption	5.0W
Connections	3.5mm headphone socket, 3.5mm aux in socket, stereo DC IN power supply
	socket (3.5mm)
Dimensions	251mm(L) x 151mm(H) x 81mm(D)
Weight	1.075 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power Adaptor
Manufacturer's name	Shenzhen Huoniu Technology Co. Ltd.
Address	Blk 5, The 4th Industrial Zone, Xitian Community, GongMing Town, GuangMing New District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518106, China
Model no.	HNBM050100E1
Input voltage	AC 100 – 240V
Input AC frequency	50/60 Hz
Output voltage	DC 5.0V
Output current	1.0A
Output power	5.0W
Average active efficiency	77.49% @ 115VAC/60Hz 76.58% @ 230VAC/50Hz
No-load power consumption	0.04W @ 115VAC/60Hz 0.07W @ 230VAC/50Hz

Use only original AC adaptor
Use only the power supply listed in the user instructions

11 Conformity

This device has been approved for compliance with the basic and other relevant requirements of the RE Directive 2014/53/EU, the ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

CE

12 Trademarks

Apple®, iPhone® and iPad® are trademark., App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

Google® and Android® are trademarks of Google Inc.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

The Spotify® logo, Spotify®, and Spotify® Connect are registered trademarks of Spotify Ltd.

UNDOK is a trademark of Frontier Smart Technologies Ltd.

Other names and products can be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Manufacturer:

Palotec AG

Frikartstrasse 3

CH-4800 Zofingen

Switzerland

www.noxon.ch

[e-mail]

Made in China

Note:

NOXON accepts no liability for failures or malfunctions of third party providers.

Subject to technical changes with regard to the software.

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