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Table Of Contents Aireo User Guide ............................................................................................................... .1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... .. 1 Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player..........................[...]

Aireo User Guide Making a Wireless Connec tion to SoniqSync .......................................................... 18 Making an Ad Hoc Connection from Your Laptop to Your Player ......................... 19 Configuring the Laptop for Ad Hoc Networking ................................................. 20 Configuring the Laptop to use the new Ad [...]

Table Of Contents Making a Wireless Connec tion to SoniqSync ...................................................... 49 Setting Up Aireo for a Network Connection ........................................................ 50 HotSpotz ................................................................................................................... 56 I[...]

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Aireo User Guide Introduction Welcome to the Aireo™ User Guide. This doc ument describes how to use the Elem ent™ Aireo™ MP3 Player. This document covers: • Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player • Element Aireo MP3 Player • Communications Regulation Information • Safety and Handling • Before You Begin • Installing and Upgrading[...]

Aireo User Guide Element Aireo MP3 Player Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SoniqCast LLC. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanica l, including photocopying or recording, for any purpose w ithout wri[...]

Aireo User Guide interference by turning it off. If the interf erence stops, it was probably caused by the MP3 Player or one of the peripheral devices. If your MP3 Player system does cause interfer ence to radio or tele vision reception, try to correct the interference by using one or m ore of the following measures: • Turn the television or radi[...]

Aireo User Guide Caring for Your MP3 Player Although Aireo is quite robust, please obs erve safety and handling instructions: 1. Do not store or use Aireo in ar eas exceeding 45° C, or 113° F. 2. Do not subject Aireo to excessive force or impact. 3. Keep Aireo away from excessive moisture. 4. Do not expose Aireo to heat or flame. 5. Keep Aireo aw[...]

Aireo User Guide Website Information Visit the Aireo website ( www.soniqcast.com ) for additional information and support, including: • Aireo Software and Firmware Updates • Online Technical Support • Troubleshooting • FAQs • How-To Tutorials (in progress) • Documentation • Accessories • Product Information Documentation and Softwar[...]

Aireo User Guide • Intel® Pentium II 200 MHz, AMD®-K6-2® 200 MHz or better processor (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher recommended) • USB 1.1 or 2.0 port connection • 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) • 20 MB free hard disk space (more if storing m usic files) • Internet connection for Internet c ontent downloading and website support • In[...]

Aireo User Guide Basic Connections Introduction Aireo comes with an AC power adapter, headphones, and a USB cable. Additional accessories may be purchased. This section desc ribes item s that can be connected to your Aireo. This section covers: • AC Power Adapter • Aireo Headphones • USB • Additional Accessories 7[...]

Aireo User Guide AC Power Adapt er CHARGE AIREO’S BATTERY! With Aireo’s design, take it with you wherever you go. Occasionally you will need to charge the inte rnal battery pack installed in your Aireo player. You may use Aireo when connected to an external power source as well. There are three ways to charge the Aireo ba ttery: • AC Power Ad[...]

Aireo User Guide Additional Accessories Element provides the following accessories for Aireo: • Desktop Player Docking Station – Provides a power cradle for your Aireo. The Docking Station also provides: • USB connectivity – For connecting to your PC • SPIDIF Digital Audio-Out Jack – For digital home stereo • Headphone Jack – For co[...]

Aireo User Guide • Uninstalling SoniqSync • Opening SoniqSync Getting Started 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to your Ai reo player and an electrical outlet. If your Aireo is new, the internal battery may not be fully charged. 2. Connect your Aireo to a USB port on your PC using the USB cable shipped with Aireo and power on Aireo. 3. Start the [...]

Aireo User Guide SoniqSync will install the most recent vers ion of Aireo firmware to provide the latest available features for your Aireo. SoniqSync also lets you to add your Aireo to the Installed Players panel on the SoniqSync dialog as part of the installation process. Once installed, you can begin copying your favorite playlists to Aireo. Do w[...]

Aireo User Guide it is completed, the SoniqSync InstallShi eld Wizard indicates the installation has successfully completed. 8. Click the Finish button to close the dialog. Congratulations! You have successfully installed SoniqSync. Note that if you did not install additional applications in step 2, the SoniqSync Installation Wizard will automatica[...]

Aireo User Guide Opening SoniqSync Once SoniqSync is installed and running, a SoniqSync icon will appear in your Windows System Tray . There are three ways to access the SoniqSync dialog: • Open the SoniqSync dialog from the SoniqSync icon in the System Tray (lower right corner). To do this, right-click on the SoniqSync icon in the lower right co[...]

Aireo User Guide The Available Program Updates dialog appears and checks the Internet for the latest updates. If update s are available, the Update Service dialog appears. 2. Click the Show Updates button. 3. Click the Add button to select the updates you want to download. 4. Click the Next > button. The Install Now > and Download buttons app[...]

Aireo User Guide Version Mismatch Connect via USB To resolve Mismatch This message indicates that SoniqSync version on your SoniqSync host does not match the SoniqSync version on your Aire o. If you see this message, disconnect the wireless connection and connect th e player through the USB port to the SoniqSync Host to upgrade the player. 2. Click[...]

Aireo User Guide You can also connect to you S oniqSync host via a USB cable. This section assumes that you have in stalled SoniqSync as described in Installing SoniqSync on Your PC and you are ready to set up a connection between your Aireo player and the SoniqSync Host. The topics in this section de scribe how to set up and run USB and wireless c[...]

Aireo User Guide How do I set up a wireless network ? Wi-Fi wireless networks are easy to set up. Connect an 802.11b/g-compliant Network Interface Card (NIC) or adapter to your desk top com puter or laptop and you are ready to connect to a Wi-Fi network. If you are al ready connected on a wired network, use a Wireless Access Point (WAP) or wireless[...]

Aireo User Guide Making a USB Connection to SoniqSync The USB cable shipped with your player allows you to physically connect to the SoniqSync Host installed on a host PC. 1. Use the USB cable to connect your Aireo player to a USB port on your PC. You will see On-Line displayed under Status in the So niqSync dialog. Note that you can exit the conne[...]

Aireo User Guide • Ad hoc - If you want to connect via an ad hoc connection from a laptop, see Making an Ad Hoc Connection from Your Laptop to Your Player for initial set up information. • WEP enabled wireless network - If your wireless network has WEP enabled, you must also enable it on Aireo. See Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from [...]

Aireo User Guide Configuring the Laptop for Ad Hoc Networking This procedure assumes you are us ing Windows XP Professional. For additional information on configuring your laptop for an ad hoc connection, select Start > Help and Support > Networking and the Web > Networking > Wireless networking > 802.1x wireless networking > Set [...]

Aireo User Guide Enabling WEP on Your Player This procedure is only required if you enabled WEP in step 7 of Configuring the Laptop for Ad Hoc Networking . 1. Perform the steps described in Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host . Making a Wireless Ad Hoc Connection fr om Aireo to SoniqSync on your Laptop The following ste[...]

Aireo User Guide 12. Click the OK button to accept the changes. The SoniqSync - Player Preferences appears. 13. If there is more than one configured network in the Configured Networks panel, select the newly configured network and use Move Up button to move the configured network to the top of the list. 14. Click the OK button to save the changes. [...]

Aireo User Guide Removing a Wireless Network for Your Player This procedure describes how to remove a wireless netw ork configuration from your player. 1. If there is more than one player listed on the SoniqSync dialog, select the player that you want to add a wireless network to. 2. Click the Preferences button. The SoniqSync Player Preferences di[...]

Aireo User Guide the PLM for more information on creating playlists. SoniqSync supports WMA and MP3 files and will play any playlist that contains these files. If a playlist contains write-protected m ateri al, you will not be able to cop y it to your player. Some PLMs (for example, Windows Me dia Player) ask you to enable the copy protect feature [...]

Aireo User Guide Creating a Playlist Using Windows Media Player The following procedure describes the basic step s for creating a playlist from a CD using Windows Media Player. Note that you cannot create a playlist through SoniqSync. The steps outlined below are basic guidelines: 1. Insert a CD into the CD drive on your PC. 2. Open Windows Media P[...]

Aireo User Guide 7. Find the song you want in the panel below View Media Library by . You can select an item in this panel and cl ick it to display the contents beneath the selected item. Depending on what option you chose in View Media Library by, you may have to expand a number of sub- directories before you find the music you are looking for. 8.[...]

Aireo User Guide Aireo Features Introduction This section provides a brief description of the features for the Element Aireo MP3 player. This section covers: • MP3 Player Feature • HotSpotz Feature • SoniqSync • FM Stereo Feature • FM Transmitter Feature • SD/MMC Flash Storage Feature • Application Software • Basic Aireo Functions M[...]

Aireo User Guide Play your Aireo music on your radio! In a car, on a stereo system, on a boom box, Aireo will transmit your music up to 15 feet. By default, Aireo is p re-set to transmit automatically on band frequency 88.1. Note: This feature is not available in Europe. SD/MMC Flash Storage Feature Aireo provides an SD card slot on the play er for[...]

Aireo User Guide The SoniqSync Installation Wizard installs Windows Media Player 9 Series (or newer). Windows Media Player enables you to easily convert your CDs into playlists. The Windows Media Player works seam lessly with SoniqSync. If the required version of Windows media Player is already installe d, the SoniqSync Installation Wizard will not[...]

Aireo User Guide select Playlists , Genres , Artists , or Albums to find a specific song you want to play. Select the desired song and press the Play/Select button. Your selection will begin to play. Pause a song While playing music, press the Play/Select button once to stop the music in mid-play. Press the Play/Select button again to re-start the [...]

Aireo User Guide Reset Player If for some reason your player lo cks up or does not respond to the keypad, reset the player using the RESET switch. The RESET switch is located on the back of the player. Press using a paper clip. Create a Playlist on your PC Open a Playlist Manager and create a playlist. See the Playlist Manager for more information [...]

Aireo User Guide Application Status The name of a selected application appears in the banner at the top of the Aireo display screen when you are using the application. Press and hold the MODE button to view and select the available applications. As you hold the MODE button, Aireo scrolls through the available application s. Highlight the desired ap[...]

Aireo User Guide While music is playing, press and hold the Play/Select button for 1 second to stop the music. Press the Play/Select button again to restart the music. • READY – Indicates Aireo is prepared to perform a task (SoniqSync view). FM Transmit Statu s The MP3 Player banner also displays an FM Transm itting icon when the FM Transmitter[...]

Aireo User Guide Displaying Music Information The MP3 Player menu displays informati on on the music currently playing on Aireo. Aireo displays the following items constantly: • Song – Displays the name of the song currently playing or ready for play. • Mix – Displays a name of the playlist or m ix that is curren tly playing on Aireo. Aireo[...]

Aireo User Guide Accessing the MP3 Player from the MODE Button 1. From your Aireo player, press the MODE button until you see MP3 Player on the display screen and release the MODE button. Aireo returns to the currently selected mix/song on the MP3 Player. Browsing through Yo ur Music Introduction From the Browse menu, you may select a playli st or [...]

Aireo User Guide Selecting an Artist The Artists menu displays a list of songs by a specific artist that cu rrently resides on the player hard-drive or SD/MMC card. You can se lect a mix of songs to play by a specific artist from this menu. 1. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player. 2. Highlight Brows e on the Main Menu and[...]

Aireo User Guide Selecting a Single from a P laylist The Playlists menu provides a lis t of playlists that curren tly resides on the player hard- drive or SD/MMC card. You may select a song from one of the listed playlists to play. 1. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player. 2. Highlight Play a Single on the Main Menu and pr[...]

Aireo User Guide Note: When a single song is finished pl aying on the MP3 Player, music play continues from the originally s e lected playlist or music m ix. Selecting a Single from an Artist The Artists menu provides a list of artists that currently resides on the player hard-drive or SD/MMC card. You may select a song fr om one of the listed arti[...]

Aireo User Guide • Displaying About Information Selecting FM Tran smit ter Preferences Introduction The default setting on Aireo for FM transm ission is 88.1. On the FM Transm itter menu, you may change the frequency setting to achieve clearer transmit reception. Note: This feature is not available in Europe. You can change the FM Transmit fre qu[...]

Aireo User Guide 1. Plug in your headphones. Aireo uses them as an antenna to find the best signal. If you are in a car, place Aireo as close as possible to your car's antenna. 2. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player. 3. Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button. 4. Highlight FM Transmit[...]

Aireo User Guide 4. Highlight Mode on the menu and press the Play/Select button. 5. Use the < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons to change the FM Transmitter mode ( Stereo or Mono ). Playing Aireo Music on your Radio The following steps describe how to play Aireo music on your stereo. 1. Tune your radio to station 88.1. See Changing the FM Transmitter L[...]

Aireo User Guide This section covers: • Enabling the Checkin Interval Enabling the Che ckin Interval 1. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player. 2. Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button. 3. Select SoniqSync and press the Play/Select button. 4. Select Checkin Interval and use the < LEFT [...]

Aireo User Guide 4. Select Shuffle and use the < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons on the Aireo Navigation keypad to change the setting. Enabling the AutoStart Feature When AutoPlay is enabled, music begins playing automatically when you power-on Aireo. 1. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player. 2. Highlight Preferences on the [...]

Aireo User Guide Selecting Display Preferences Introduction Display settings let you adju st the Backlight Timeout, B acklight Intensity, and LCD Contrast. This section covers: • Changing Backlight Timeout • Changing Backlight Intensity • Changing LCD Contrast Changing Backl ight Timeout The Backlight Timeout setting controls the length of ti[...]

Aireo User Guide 4. Select the contrast settin g f or Backlight Intensity by using the < RIGHT or LEFT > button to change the light intensity: • The light intensity range is 1 to 15 (15 being the brightest). Resetting Factory Defa ults The Reset Factory Defaults menu restores th e original factory settings on your Aireo player. Use this whe[...]

Aireo User Guide Listening to the FM Stereo 1. Plug in your headphones. Aireo uses them as an antenna to find the best signal. 2. From your Aireo player, press the MODE button until you see FM Stereo on the display screen and release the MODE button. 3. Press the Play/Select button to change the status from MUTE to PLAY : • The station selector d[...]

Aireo User Guide Note that you press the Play/Select button once to mute the radio station. Press the Play/Select button again to resume liste ning to the radio station. 2. Use the < RIGHT or LEFT > buttons (press and hold for 1 second) to SEEK a radio station: • SEEK automatically selects and plays the next available radio station. • The[...]

Aireo User Guide you have a Wi-Fi wireless network set up. You can have new content on your player when you want it. SoniqSync is a powerful application that wi ll help you manage copies (downloads) that you can send to your Aireo MP3 player. Basically, SoniqSync will help you decide WHAT and WHEN you want to put new music and informati on content [...]

Aireo User Guide 3. Select SYNC and press the Play/Select button. 4. Highlight a playlist to refresh and press the Play/Select button. Aireo locates a network and starts the refresh. When Aire o finishes the r efresh it returns to the SoniqSync menu. Note that you can stop a refresh at any time by clicking the Stop button. Note that you can exit th[...]

Aireo User Guide 3. Select DOCK and press the Play/Select button. Aireo scans for networks. When it finds the network, you will see PC: < SoniqSyncHostName > , where < SoniqSyncHostName > is the name of your SoniqSync Host (for example, PC: GJAMES-D). You will also see On-Line displayed under Status in the SoniqSync dialog on your PC. N[...]

Aireo User Guide Setting Up PC Associations Introduction On the PC Setup menu, you can manage PC a ssociations with your Aireo player. You need a PC associations to establish netw ork connection to the SoniqSync Host. A PC association is automatically established wh en you connect Aireo to a SoniqSync host via a USB cable and follow the prompts to [...]

Aireo User Guide 4. Select Add PC and press the Play/Select button. Aireo autom atically starts Scanning for Networks . 5. Select the network associat ed with your SoniqSync Host (Host PC) and click the Play/Select button. • Aireo connects to the network by obtai ning an IP address from a DHCP server. • A “ Network connection failed ” m ess[...]

Aireo User Guide • NO – Indicates Aireo will cancel the request to delete the host PC association. 7. Press the Play/Select button to delete the PC. Aireo will return you to the Setup PC menu. Note: Deleting a PC on Aireo cannot be undone. You may add the host PC again if you wish. Listing PCs List PCs displays a list of all host PC associ atio[...]

Aireo User Guide You may select from the following options on the Network Setup m enu: • List Network - Associate your Aireo player with a wireless network. • Delete Network – Remove a network associat ion from your Aireo player. • Test Network – Measure the signal strength to a ne twork your Aireo player can detect. Note: You must have S[...]

Aireo User Guide from the SoniqSync Host for more inform ation on adding a wireless network with DHCP disabled to your player.) 5. Select a network and press the Play/Select button to view DHCP settings associated with the selected network. The following inform ation appears in read only format: • The current DHCP status (Enabled/Disabled) • Th[...]

Aireo User Guide HotSpotz Introduction You can use Aireo to find wireless hotspots for your laptop or ot her wireless device! A hotspot is a geographic area that is covered by a wireless netw ork, so that Internet access is made available to any device with a wire less card. The HotSpotz™ application on your Aireo player locates wire less hotspot[...]

Aireo User Guide FM Transmitter Introduction Play your Aireo music on your radio! In a car, on a stereo system, on a boom box, Aireo will transmit your music up to 15 feet. By default, Aireo is p re-set to transmit automatically on band frequency 88.1. Note: This feature is not available in Europe. This section covers: • Playing Aireo Music on yo[...]

Aireo User Guide view. The songs on the SD card appear as an Unknown playlist along with any music clips that were simply dragged-and-droppe d from Window via Aireo’s drive letter. Note: Aireo does not read pl aylists from the SD card. • Aireo accepts 32 MB to 1GB SD/MMC flash memory cards. • Add music to Aireo by plugging in an SD /MMC card [...]

Aireo User Guide Hardware Specifications Hardware Specification Size • 2.68 in (W) x 4.58 in (H) x 0.87 in (D) or 68.1 mm x 116.3 mm x 22.1 mm Weight • 8,0 oz or 226 gms Memory • 32 MB SDRAM buffer Capacity • 1.5 GB hard drive Memory Slot type • SD/MMC Card Flash Storage • SD/MMC – 32 MB to 1GB Card Capacities Accepted WiFi Interface [...]

Aireo User Guide Audio Specifications Audio Inputs FM Receiver • Frequency Band: 87.9 – 107.9 MHz, digital tuned • Modulation: FM Stereo • Distortion: 0.5% • Frequency Response: 50 – 15,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB) • Stereo Separation: 30 dB • Scan, Seek Headphone Output • Rated Impedance: 32 ohms • Power Output: 60 mW • Frequency Respon[...]

Aireo User Guide License Agreement SoniqCast, LLC End-User Software License January, 2004 PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CARE FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ON THE ACCOMPA NYING ME DIA OR USING THE ACCOMPANYING PLAYER. THE FO LLOWING IS A LEGAL AGR EEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS LICENSEE OF THE SOFT WARE ON THE ACCOMPANYING MEDIA AND INSTALLED ON THE PLAY[...]

Aireo User Guide 3. Stand-Alone Basis . You may use the Software onl y on a stand-alone basis, such that the Software and the functions it provides are accessible only to persons who are physically present at the location of the computer on which the Software is loaded. You may not allow the Software or its functions to be accessed remotely, or tra[...]

Aireo User Guide purpose and, if so, SoniqCast will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions. In any event, you will notify SoniqCast in writing of any information de rived from reverse engineering or such other activities, and the results thereo f w ill constitute the confidential inform ation of SoniqC[...]

Aireo User Guide 14. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES . IN NO EVENT WILL SONIQCAST OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY BODILY INJURY (INCL UDING DEATH) TO ANY PERSONS CAUSED BY SONIQCAST’S NEGLIGEN CE, OR FOR ANY LOST P ROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOST REVENUES O[...]

Aireo User Guide SoniqCast at the address stated above. For questions on product or technical matters, contact the SoniqCast t echnical support center nearest you. 19. The Software and related products incl ude certain software components and notices from third party licensors. As to these, the following notices and provisions apply, which are in a[...]

Aireo User Guide e. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT US E THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMP TLY CONTACT SONIQCAST FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVIC E(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVI CE, WILL CONSTI TUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THI[...]

Aireo User Guide LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN E XCESS OF U.S. T WO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S. $250.00). vi. Limitations on Reverse Engi neering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reve rse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except a nd only to the extent that such activity is expressly perm itted by applicable law notwithstandi[...]

Aireo User Guide YOU MUST INDICATE BY R ESPONSE BELOW WHETHER YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE FO R RETURN OF THE S OFTWARE AND OTHER ITEMS ACCOMPANYING IT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCEED WITH NORMAL INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND/OR PLAYER. Copyrig[...]

Index 8 802.11b/g Described ........................................ 16 For ad hoc connection ..................... 19 NIC card .................................... 18, 49 Wireless Access Point (WAP) ........ 15 802.11b/g ............................................ 16 A About Aireo Displaying about information ......... 45 Documentation and softwa[...]

Aireo User Guide Caring for .......................................... 4 Status ............................................... 32 Before you begin ................................... 4 Browsing through your music ............. 35 Button MENU ............................................... 6 MODE ............................................... 6 Pl[...]

Index for ad hoc networking ..................... 19 Dock to PC .......................................... 19 Documentation ...................................... 5 Downloading Manually Refreshing a playlist on Aireo .... 48 Playlist Overview ..................................... 23 Playlist............................................. 23 Upgrade F[...]

Aireo User Guide Listen to FM stereo ............................. 29 Listing networks.................................. 54 Listing PCS ......................................... 53 LOAD, described ................................ 32 M MAC address ...................................... 45 Making Ad hoc connection .......................... 19 USB co[...]

Index Playing ................................................ 36 Playlist Creating ........................................... 23 Creating from CD Using Musicmatch Jukebox ........ 24 Using Windows Media Player .... 25 Creating from CD ........................... 24 Creating from CD ........................... 25 Refreshing on Aireo ..............[...]

Aireo User Guide Setting up A network association ..................... 53 A wireless connection to Aireo ....... 22 Aireo for a network connection ...... 50 PC associations ............................... 51 Setting up ............................................ 53 Shuffle feature, enabling ..................... 42 Software Upgrading a player ...[...]

Index Hardware specifications .................. 59 Platform specifications.................... 58 Technical specifications ...................... 58 Television reception .............................. 2 Testing network .................................. 55 Transmit music to an FM stereo ......... 29 Turn Aireo off .................................[...]

Aireo User Guide Wireless network configuration .......... 22 Write-protected m aterial Windows Media Player ................... 25 Write-protected material ..................... 23 76[...]