The Ocean Digital WR-282 is an internet radio designed for streaming audio content over a wireless network. It allows users to access thousands of radio stations and podcasts from around the world, as well as stream music from a local PC via UPnP.
Function Description:
The WR-282 primarily functions as an internet radio, connecting to a wireless broadband router to access online audio content. It supports both Internet Radio mode for live broadcasts and Media Player mode for streaming local music files. The device features an LCD display for navigation and information, a built-in speaker for audio output, and various control buttons and knobs for operation. It also includes an infrared remote sensor for remote control functionality.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Connectivity: Wireless B/G (Wi-Fi) network connection. Compatible with Wireless N routers set to B or G mode. Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption.
- Power: DC IN 12V socket, powered by the supplied AC adaptor.
- Audio Output: Built-in speaker, earphone socket (3.5mm), Line out socket (3.5mm or RCA adaptor for external powered speakers).
- Audio Input: Aux-In socket (3.5mm) for connecting external audio devices (e.g., mobile phone, MP3 player).
- DLNA Support: Compatible with DLNA-enabled devices for streaming music over the same Wi-Fi network. Appears as "Ocean Digital WR-282" to other devices. Android APPs are supported; Apple devices are not.
- Presets: Stores up to 10 preset radio stations.
- Display: LCD display.
- Languages: Supports 11 display languages.
- Equalizer: Multiple EQ settings (Normal, Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Speech) and a customizable "My EQ" option.
- Time/Date: 12/24 hour format, time update from network or manual setting, timezone selection, daylight saving option.
- Alarms: Two alarms with Wake to radio or Wake to buzzer modes. Frequency settings include Daily, Once, Weekends, or Weekdays.
- Sleep Timer: Options for Sleep OFF, 15 MINS, 30 MINS, 45 MINS, or 60 MINS.
Usage Features:
- Power On/Off: Press and hold the Power/Mode button to turn the radio on or off (Standby mode).
- Mode Switching: Briefly press the Power/Mode button to switch between Internet Radio and Media Player modes.
- Navigation: The Dial/Select knob is used to scroll through menus and confirm selections. The Back button returns to the previous mode.
- Volume Control: A dedicated Volume Control knob adjusts the audio level. The remote control also has VOL+ and VOL- buttons.
- Information Display: The Info/Menu button (on the device) or Info button (on the remote) displays detailed information about the playing radio station or music track, including description, format/location, reliability, bit rate/codec/sampling rate, playback buffer, and date.
- Internet Radio Access:
- Station List: Categorizes stations by My Favorites, Local, Stations (Location, Genre, Search, Popular, New), Podcasts, and My Added Stations.
- My Favorites: Requires registration on the Portal (www.wifiradio-frontier.com) to personalize a list of favorite stations.
- Radio Search: Allows searching for stations or podcasts by keywords.
- Last Listened: Stores recently played stations for easy recall.
- Media Player Access (UPnP):
- Streams music files from a PC configured for media sharing (e.g., Windows Media Player 11 or later).
- Requires the PC and radio to be on the same network.
- The radio needs to be allowed access to the PC's media library through the PC's media sharing settings.
- Remote Control: A comprehensive remote control provides direct access to functions like Mute, Power, 1-10 presets, Back, Scan (Internet radio/Media Player menu), navigation arrows, Select, Mode, Volume, Info, Alarm, Menu, Sleep, and Dimmer (backlight).
- Internet Radio Portal Registration: Users can register their radio on www.wifiradio-frontier.com using an access code (obtained from the radio's Help menu) to personalize their radio, manage favorite stations, and add new stations not in the existing list.
- Aux-In: Connects external audio sources for playback through the radio's speaker.
Maintenance Features:
- System Settings: Access via the main menu to configure various radio settings:
- Network: Includes Network Wizard (scan for Wi-Fi networks), PBC Wlan setup (for WPS configuration), View setting (current network settings), Wlan region, Manual Settings (Wired/Wireless connection), and Network Profile (save up to 4 wireless network settings).
- Time/Date: Set time, date, timezone, and daylight saving.
- Language: Change display language.
- Factory Reset: Resets all user settings to default values, but retains software version and portal registration.
- Software Update: Allows manual or automatic checking for software upgrades. Ensures the radio is connected to a stable power source before updating.
- Setup Wizard: Guides through initial network setup.
- Info: Displays software version and Radio ID, useful for technical support.
- Cleaning: Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Safety Precautions:
- Avoid high temperature, high humidity, dusty, or sandy environments.
- Keep away from liquids; if spilled, switch off immediately and consult the vendor.
- Do not open or repair the radio yourself.
- Use only the supplied AC adaptor to prevent damage and hazards.
- Warnings regarding electric shock hazard and important instructions are provided.
The WR-282 is designed to be a user-friendly device for accessing a vast array of online audio content and personal music libraries, with robust network connectivity and customizable settings.
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