Revo Pico RS
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1. LCD Screen Power U Menu Presets Back M Port 1 Telescopic Antenna Remote Control Sensor 2 Stereo RCA Mode 3 USB Update Port Picolsa 9 Scroll Wheel 4 3 5 Headphone Connecter 10 Info 5 DC Power Socket 11 Volume Up 12 Volume Down Z DONONADnN gt Remote Control 12 Ti 1 Mode 1 10 2 Back 2 9 4 Ri 5 Media Player 6 12 Presets 5 7 Down 8 Volume Down 9 Volume Up 10 Select 6 11 Standby A 12 Up Media Player Il Pause gt Play Id Skip Back Skip Forward Powering Pico RS Your Pico radio is powered from the mains using the power adaptor supplied or from its own internal rechargeable battery pack To power from the mains insert the power adaptor plug into the DC power socket on the rear of Pico When Pico is connected to mains power its internal battery pack will commence charging On a full charge Pico s internal battery pack has a 12 hour life Only use the power adaptor supplied Replacements are available from www revo co uk Getting Started Pico RS is a sophisticated digital radio device with several modes of operation and many advanced features In order for you to get the most out of Pico s functions it is important that you learn how to use the cursor based control system and also understand how Pico s menus work Pico s Control Method Pico s control method is based around a central scroll wheel with push to2. To select a station select Internet Radio by E Using the scroll wheel scroll to the Stations option and press to select E You now have the option of selecting a station by location country genre alphabetical search most popular stations or new stations Using the scroll wheel scroll through the options and press to choose your search criteria Choosing location will give you an alphabetical list of continents regions and then a list of countries Use the scroll wheel to scroll through the list and push to select your chosen country You will then be given the option of choosing a genre to further refine your search After selecting your search criteria you will be presented with a list of stations that meet your requirements Simply select a station from the list to begin listening Choosing A Podcast E Podcasts also referred to as Listen Again are selected in the same way as a regular station Select Podcast from the Internet Radio menu you can search for a station by location genre or a combination of both CPi The main difference is that when you have selected a station you will then be presented with a list of shows or Podcasts available from that station Select your choice using the scroll wheel before pushing to select your choice My Favo
3. Tune option from the DAB Mode menu The Manual Tune selection screen allows you to select a particular frequency to tune to The list of frequencies displayed is dependant on the currently set frequency band and contains all of the frequencies within that band It starts with the short name of the frequency for example 12B and is followed by the actual frequency in MHz If there is a station corresponding to this station number and frequency the display will show the name frequency and a tuning meter will show the signal strength DRC Dynamic Range Control m Pico RS includes a dynamic range control that automatically boosts the volume of quieter sounds for listening in noisy environments E The DRC control is found in the DAB Mode menu under DRC There are three pre defined settings as follows DRC Description DRC Low Dynamic Range Control is set to half DRC High The recommended setting for noisy environments DRC Off Dynamic Range Control is switched off The following table describes the options available under the Station Order menu Station order Description Alphanumeric Lists stations in alphabetical order Ensemble Lists stations by multiplex Valid Lists only active stations Local and Full Scan As time passes new stations will become available in your area To find them and add them to your station list it is necessary to perform either a Local or Full scan Both
4. access to the following modes and sub menus DAB Info System FM Setup To select an option from the menu simply use the scroll wheel to move through the menu options then press to select Internet Radio Mode Connecting to your broadband network m In order to access Pico RS s internet radio features first you must connect Pico to your broadband connection m Firstly select Internet Radio by pressing the MODE key until Internet Radio Mode appears on the display or alternatively select from Pico s main menu m Pico will now ask you to select a Wlan region To do so simply rotate the scroll wheel to cycle through the list of available options then push to make your selection m Pico will ask you to choose the network you d like to use If there is more than one available all will be listed m If the Wi Fi network you have chosen doesn t require a password Pico will automatically connect m If your chosen network has security enabled you will be asked to input the relevant key or password Remember the password will be case sensitive m Use the scroll wheel to move through the banks of characters and push the wheel to select your chosen character When the password has been entered move the flashing cursor to the ad ymbol at the end of the line and push to enter the code Pico will now connect to the network m Pico will remember the security key or password you will not be requir
5. Name and Password Note for Windows VISTA Users have to turn on the Guest account via manage user accounts in the control panel in VISTA then add access to either Everyone or Guest on the shared drive They could create a new account for the internet radio with a password if they are concerned about security The Guest account has no password by default so the Wi Fi radio will connect to it from its factory default settings PC Configuring A Shared Drive From the Start menu select My Computer and navigate to the directory you wish to share Right click on the directory and select Sharing and Security Configure the shared drive as read only and ensure that the User Name created above has read access to the share Wi Fi Radio Storing The Username And Password Before the radio can stream music from a PC you need to ensure you have shared folder available on the PC and set up the radio so that it knows the username and password if one has been set for the shared folder on the PC This can be set up using the PC settings menu Shared Media UPnP Media sharing uses Windows Media Player WMP 11 and above as media server This mode does not require any setting in the radio but the PC needs to be configured to allow the radio access to the media You will only have to do it once following the next steps 1 The PC must be connected to network wired or wireless that will be used to share media with t
6. ed DU Owner s Guide ICO lie vio Contents m Welcome to Pico RS Pico Overview Warranty Warranty Registration Before Getting Started Wi Fi Internet Connection Registering Your Radio Controls and Connections Remote Control Powering Pico Remote Control Operation E Getting Started Pico s Control Method Pico s Menus Explained Internet Radio Mode Connecting To Broadband Network Using Internet Radio Features Choosing A Station Choosing A Podcast My Favourites oOo 0 N NN OD 09 A Ul 0d A A A BO 0 W 0 wo WwW My Added Stations Preface Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright O 2011 Revo Technologies Ltd All rights reserved Revo Technologies Ltd The Inox Building Caldwellside Lanark Scotland United Kingdom ML11 7SR Tel 01555 66 61 61 Int Tel 44 1555 66 61 61 Fax 01555 66 33 44 Int Fax 44 1555 66 33 44 Email enquiries revo co uk Website www revo co uk The information in this guide is believed to be correct at the time of publication However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice Revo Pico and M Port are trademarks or registered trademarks of Revo Technologies Limited iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Help 8 Internet Radio Portal 8 Access Additional Features 8 Registering Your Radio 8 Music Player Mode 9 Windows PC Set UP 9 Apple Mac Set Up 10 DAB Mode 11 DAB Mode Menu Optio
7. ed to enter it again even after Pico has been used on another network in a different location m Pico can also remember keys and passwords for multiple Wi Fi networks m If at some time you would like to connect to another Wi Fi network you can do so by selecting Wizard from the Internet Setup option on the main menu and entering the required key password m Advanced users can edit their Wi Fi settings by accessing the System Setup option from the Main menu Using Internet Radio Features The internet radio mode allows you to choose from a number of services including listening to live radio or Podcasts There are five options on the internet radio menu as follows My Favourites Used to navigate to your favourite stations This list is compiled using your PC Mac via the internet radio portal See page 8 for details Stations Find stations by location genre most popular new station or by alphabetical search Podcast Find Podcasts or Listen Again services by location genre or search My Added Stations Shows stations which you have personally added to Pico RS s list through the vTuner internet radio portal See page 8 for details Help Find your Access Code here see page 8 Choosing A Station pressing the MODE key until Internet Radio Mode appears on the display or alternatively select from Pico s main menu E
8. f the world via internet radio Pico is capable of receiving new DAB digital radio broadcasts without the need for any software upgrades or modification and all in a splashproof design with the convenience of internal battery power Pico also provides coverage of traditional FM radio and the added benefit of doubling as an iPod speaker system Throw in high quality audio performance and the ability to stream music from your PC or Mac and Pico RS becomes the ultimate go anywathere digital radio Warranty Revo Technologies Ltd warrants to the purchaser that this product will be free from parts and manufacturing defects in the course of normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply in cases of accidental damage where the case has been removed wear and tear negligence modification or inappropriate use Should you encounter problems with this product please contact your supplier or alternatively see page 2 of this guide for technical support contact details Warranty Registration lt is a warranty condition that you register your purchase by either completing the warranty card enclosed with your radio or alternatively registering online at www revo co uk register Before Getting Started IMPORTANT To ensure that your Pico RS is running the latest software release and therefore has access to the latest software Network Connection In order to use the interne
9. form a full software reset This operation will completely reset Pico s memory clearing all WEP WPA codes and user settings This will effectively return Pico to its default factory settings Info Software Version and Radio ID m You may be asked for one or both of these pieces of information when dealing with a technical support issue m Both can be found under the Info heading located in the Main Menu 14 Software Update m lt is possible to remotely update Pico RS s software via your Wi Fi internet connection to ensure that you have all the latest features or to fix known bugs in the software To check whether there are any updates available simply go to the System Setup option on the Main Menu and select Software Update Pico will search to see if a software update is necessary then report back If an update is available and necessary Pico will start the download process and install its new software automatically Troubleshooting Wi Fi Internet Radio If you are experiencing any problems with your Pico RS please read the following troubleshooting guide Alternatively you can visit the support section of the Revo website www revo co uk or call our technical support staff on 01555 666161 If you have trouble connecting Pico RS to your wireless network these steps may help to resolve the problem 1 Confirm that a Wi Fi connected PC can access t
10. he Internet i e can browse the web using the same network 2 Check that a DHCP server is available or that you have configured a static IP address on the radio 3 Check that your network s firewall is not blocking any outgoing ports As a minimum Pico RS needs access to UDP and TCP ports 80 554 1755 5000 and 7070 4 Check your access point does not restrict connections to particular MAC addresses You can view the radio s MAC address under the Internet Setup section accessed via the System Setup option on Pico s main menu 5 If you have an encrypted network check that you have entered the correct key or pass phrase into the radio Remember that text format keys are case sensitive If when attempting to connect to an encrypted network your radio displays Wireless error followed by a 5 digit number then please ensure that you enter the correct pass phrase for the network If the problem persists then you may need to consult your network configuration If Pico RS can connect to the network successfully but is unable to play particular stations it may be due to one of the following causes 1 The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day remember it may be located in a different time zone 2 The station has reached the maximum allowed number of simultaneous listeners 3 The station is not broadcasting anymore 4 The link on the radio is out of date 5 The In
11. he radio 2 Ensure that the radio is powered on and connected to the same network as the PC 3 In WMP add to the media library the audio files and folders you want to share with your internet radio in Library gt Add to library 4 In the WMP main window click on Library then Media sharing The Internet radio is presented as an Unknown Device Make sure that the device has access to the shared media by selecting it and clicking lt Allow gt Then click lt OK gt The PC is now ready to stream the music to the radio Music Player Apple Mac Set Up Set Up for OSX 1 2 1 gt 10 4 9 Setup Windows File Sharing on the MAC From the Dock click System Preferences From the System Preferences window under the Internet amp Network section click Sharing From the Sharing window do the following Under the Services section enable Personal File Sharing and Windows Sharing Also click Start for each of these services Under Windows file sharing you will also need to enable the account you wish to share from This needs your administrator password Under the Firewall section keep firewall off Under the Internet section keep Internet Sharing off Setup an Account From the System Preferences window under the System section click Accounts Select an account and remember its Sh
12. ick Sharing From the Sharing window do the following Under the Services section enable File Sharing click Start for this service Then under the shared folders click the and select the folder which contains your music files Then Select the music folder from the shared folders area in the users area make sure Everyone is set to read and write Finally click on Options and make sure Share files and folders using AFP is checked and Share files and folders using SMB This will require your admin password to activate lastly make sure your account is also checked as active Ensure that your Mac is successfully connected to the wireless network Note you may need to wait for few minutes for the changes to take effect You should now be able to access the audio files on your Mac by selecting Browse gt Shared Folders on Pico then selecting your Mac from the list of devices On selecting your Mac you should see your folder that you selected above DAB Mode Choosing a Station m Extend the telescopic antenna found on the rear of Pico RS m Now select DAB Mode by pressing the MODE key until DAB Mode appears on the display or alternatively select from Pico s main menu m If this is the first time Pico RS has been used in DAB Made it will scan for DAB stations in your area and store them in memory Pico will also set its clock at this point m When the statio
13. n scan has been completed stations will be displayed in numeric then alphabetic order The first station in the list will be selected m f no DAB signal is found it may be necessary for you to relocate your radio or to check whether DAB coverage is available in your area m Select your station choice by scrolling through the station list and pushing the scroll wheel to make your selection To Change the Display Mode m Pico has nine different display modes Simply press the INFO button to cycle through each mode These display modes are explained in the table opposite MODE Display option Example Normal display with scrolling text Signal level indicator on bar shows minimum acceptable level Type of broadcast Broadcaster Station name and frequency Signal strength Data rate and stereo mono Time Date 11 12 DAB Mode Menu Options Pico RS has a number of additional functions that are accessed through the DAB Mode menu as follows Station Order m Press the MENU key in DAB Mode then press select Station order To specify the order in which stations are displayed E Select the Station order option m Use the scroll wheel to move through the available options then push the wheel to make your selection Manual Tune m Choose the Manual
14. nly required if the user has set a password on his her shared folders PC Domain Workgroup configuration The Domain configuration item can be found on a Windows XP machine as follows 1 From the start menu select Control Panel gt System then select the Computer Name tab 2 The Domain or Workgroup that this Computer is a member of is displayed in this tab 3 If the PC is not a member of any Domain or Workgroup then one must be joined To do this click on the change button on the computer name tab and enter the name of the domain default on Windows XP is MSHOME 4 A reboot of the PC may be prompted if the Domain or Workgroup has been changed PC Setting up a new user account Windows XP Pico RS may require you to set up a user account on each PC that you wish to browse By default most PCs have at least one user account associated with it The user name and password optional needs to be the same on each PC as the Internet Radio only stores one user name and one password For windows XP this can be set up as follows 1 From the start menu select Control Panel gt User accounts 2 From this screen left click the Add and enter the new user name and the Domain Workgroup setting noted above Select the type of user limited and then select create account Mode 3 Select the user just created select Create Password and enter a password for this user 4 Note the User
15. ns 12 FM Mode 13 MPort Mode 13 System Setup 14 Info 14 Troubleshooting 15 Safety Warnings A Do not operate this radio near water Avoid small objects and liquids from getting into this product Do not remove screws or casing parts Use only the power supply unit supplied EEC This product has been designed and type tested to comply with EU requirements and carries a CE mark RoHS OY CE Technical Support Should you encounter any difficulties with the operation of your Pico RS or should you suspect that it may be faulty in some way please call our technical support department on the number below 01555 66 61 61 Alternatively email support revo co uk or visit the troubleshooting section of our website at www revo co uk support Aa Z Welcome to Pico RS Thank you for buying our Pico RS digital radio we feel sure that it will provide you with years of enjoyment and reliable service This guide has been designed to quickly get you up and running and listening to your radio offer guidance on the more complex features of this product and provide information on safety warranty and registration Pico RadioStation Overview Pico RS is the ultimate one box portable digital radio providing an unprecedented choice of over 13 000 stations from around the globe Whether your preferred station is broadcasting from your own country on DAB or DAB digital radio or on the other side o
16. operations can be accessed via the DAB Mode menu A Local Scan performs a shorter scan of only the local ensemble range m A Full Scan will take longer but will cover the complete DAB ensemble range Favourite Station Presets Pico allows you to store 12 favourite station presets either via the PRESET button on Pico itself or via the optional Pico remote control m To save the station you are currently listening to as a preset simply press the PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to find an unused location Now press the scroll wheel to store To listen to a stored station press the m PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to locate your desired preset then press to select FM Mode FM Operation m Extend the telescopic antenna found on the rear of Pico m Enter FM Mode by pressing the MODE key and switching between DAB Mode and FM Mode Alternatively FM Mode can be accessed via the Main Menu m If this is the first time Pico has been in FM mode it will start at the beginning of the FM frequency range Otherwise the last FM station you were listening to will be selected m To scan through the FM frequency range turn the scroll wheel m To SEEK the next active station press the scroll wheel Favourite Station Presets m Pico allows you to store 12 favourite station presets either via the PRESET button on Pico itself or on the optional Pico remote control m To save the station y
17. ort Name and password This information will be used by Pico RadioStation when connecting to your Mac Directory Setup From the Dock click Finder From the Finder window click Applications gt Utilities Holding Ctrl click on Directory Access then select Get Info and ensure that read write enabled Next double click on Directory Access and enable the following W AppleTalk M LDAPV3 M SLP Wf SMB CIFS Also for the SMB CIFS item click Configure and select an appropriate workgroup To allow your Pico RS you need to add your login details by following the path Main Menu gt System Setup gt Internet Setup gt PC Settings You should input your short username and administrator password here Ensure that your Mac is successfully connected to the wireless network Note you may need to wait for few minutes for the changes to take effect You should now be able to access the audio files on your Mac by selecting Browse gt Shared Folders on Pico then selecting the workgroup chosen in the step above On selecting your Mac scroll through the available folders until you find the one which contains your music files Mode Apple Mac Set Up Set Up for OSX Leopard 10 5 1 gt Setup Windows File Sharing on the MAC From the Dock click System Preferences From the System Preferences window under the Internet amp Network section cl
18. ou are currently listening to as a preset simply press the PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to find an unused location Now press the scroll wheel to store E To listen to a stored station press the PRESET button then use the scroll wheel to locate your desired preset then press to select MPort Mode Using MPort m Revo s MPort connector allows for quick and easy connection of an iPod similar MP3 player or sound source m Using the connection lead supplied Pico is transformed into a high quality digital audio speaker system m Connect one end of the supplied audio lead to the headphone or auxiliary out socket of your source device then connect the other end to the MPort on the front of Pico m Now press the MODE key and cycle through the options until MPort Mode is displayed m Pico s LCD screen will now display the word MPort on its screen m You should adjust the output volume level on both the source device and on Pico itself to gain optimal volume levels and sound performance MODE zeik pico Hert 13 System Setup Internet Setup Em Advanced users can find and edit their Wi Fi settings in this section these include MAC address DHCP status PC Settings SSID IP Settings etc Factory Reset In the unlikely event that Pico RS should crash freeze or start behaving in a strange way it is possible to per
19. select function SCROLL WHEEL Rotate clockwise and anti clockwise to scroll through menu options PUSH TO SELECT Press the scroll wheel to select the current menu option In FM mode pressing the scroll wheel will initiate an FM scan BACK Press to return to the previously selected menu entry Repeatedly pressing will return you to the top level of the Mode menu for the mode you are in MENU Press to enter or return to the Mode menu for the mode of operation you are currently in Pressing for a second time will return you to the playing screen MODE Sequentially cycles through each of the modes of operation Using these keys you will be able to perform most functions and navigate through Picos various menus Pico s Menus Explained Pico has three types of menu as follows Main Menu This is Pico s principle top level menu and allows you to enter different operating modes setup the radio and view information such as software version and your radio s ID number Mode Menus The Mode menus are so called because they show the functions available within the context of each of the operating modes DAB mode FM mode etc Pressing the MENU button at any time will take you to the Mode menu of the operating mode your radio is currently in Each Mode menu includes a listing for Main Menu selecting this option will return you to the top level Main Menu as described above The Main menu provides
20. t radio functions of your Pico RS you will require either a wireless Wi Fi or wired LAN broadband internet connection For setup instructions please see page 6 Registering Your Radio and Accessing Additional Services Some of Pico RS s more advanced internet radio features can only be accessed by visiting the Frontier Internet Radio Portal www wifiradio frontier com Pico RadioStation and DAB At the time of writing Pico RS is one of the first digital radio products that are capable of receiving broadcasts on the new DAB digital radio platform without the need for modification or additional software features we advise you to perform a software update Please see page 14 of this operating guide for full details NB If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP or Wi Fi Protected Access WPA or WPA2 data encryption you need to know the WEP or WPA code Web Key in order to allow Pico to connect to your wireless network These features include the ability to create a Favourites list and add unlisted radio stations and podcasts See page 8 for instructions on how to register your radio Meaning that Pico is ready for future developments This facility is in addition to Pico s reception of standard DAB signals Controls and Connectors ACI 8 Reve Lee la gt a TT 2 3 10 E D G 11 O e 12 mu ok
21. ternet connection between the server often located in a different country and you is slow DAB Digital Radio Q hear a burbling noise on some stations A If the signal strength is too low a break up in reception can occur This sound is the result Make sure that Pico s antenna is fully extended and in an upright position If no DAB signal is found it may be necessary for you to relocate your radio Q get a No stations available message A Make sure that your antenna is fully extended and vertical and check whether DAB coverage is available in your area EVO Pico lf Technical Support 44 0 1555 66 61 61 support revo co uk Www revo co uk support
22. urites m lt is possible to compile a list or lists of your favourite stations allowing quick and easy access to a number of varied stations To do this you must first register your radio and then choose your favourites by visiting the Frontier Internet Radio Portal see Internet Radio Portal section below for details m When in Internet Radio Mode choose Station List from the options then select My Favourites m If you have set up a My Favourites list via the Frontier Portal your list will appear on Pico s screen My Added Stations m If you have added any of your own stations to Pico s already huge station list via the Frontier Portal see section below they will be listed here The My Added Stations option can be found under Station List in Internet Radio Mode Help m The Help option is where you can find the Access Code that you require to register your radio on the Frontier Portal see below for full instructions A helpful FAQ audio track can also be found under this heading Internet Radio Portal Access Additional Features m Some of Pico RS s more advanced internet radio features can only be accessed by visiting the Frontier Internet Radio Portal Search Browse Find m In order to access these features you must first register your radio Registering Your Radio m Firstly open your web bro
23. wser on your PC or Mac and go to the Frontier Portal at http www wifiradio frontier com Click on the Register link located on the left hand panel to begin the registration process You will now be asked for an Access Code m To find your Access Code enter Internet Radio Mode select Station List from the options then select Help From the Help menu now select Get Access Code y your Wi rado Pase reter to your WF rago Merion manual fn yur Now fill in the rest of the from to complete the registration process You will now be able to login and take advantage of the various additional features and services offered by the Frontier Internet Radio Portal Music Player Music Player Operation m Pico RS s media player functionality allows you to play audio files AIFF AU MP3 RM WAV and WMA and playlists M3U stored on a networked PC or Apple Mac The media player functions have been tested and certified to operate with Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and Mac OSX 10 2 10 4 9 Windows PC Set Up There are two Music Player modes available Each of them requires different settings and either one can be used to playback music from a media server Shared Folders CIFS In order to set up the device to playback m music stored on shared network drives user name password and domain settings must be configured to work with the PC share settings This is o
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