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Table Of Contents
Aireo User Guide ................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1
Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player.................................................................... 1
Element Aireo MP3 Player ............................................................................................. 2
Communications Regulation Information....................................................................... 2
FCC Compliance Statement........................................................................................ 2
Radio and Television Interference .......................................................................... 2
Industry Canada Statement ..................................................................................... 3
Safety and Handling........................................................................................................ 3
Introduction................................................................................................................. 3
Caring for Your MP3 Player....................................................................................... 4
Caring for Aireo's Battery........................................................................................... 4
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................... 4
Introduction................................................................................................................. 4
Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 4
Website Information ................................................................................................... 5
Documentation and Software...................................................................................... 5
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................. 5
Picture of Aireo........................................................................................................... 6
Basic Connections....................................................................................................... 7
Introduction............................................................................................................. 7
AC Power Adapter.................................................................................................. 8
Aireo Headphones................................................................................................... 8
USB......................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Accessories ........................................................................................... 9
Installing and Upgrading SoniqSync .............................................................................. 9
Introduction................................................................................................................. 9
Installing SoniqSync on Your PC ............................................................................... 9
Introduction............................................................................................................. 9
Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 10
Starting the Installation Wizard ............................................................................ 10
Running the Installation Wizard ........................................................................... 10
Uninstalling SoniqSync ........................................................................................ 12
Opening SoniqSync .............................................................................................. 13
Upgrading SoniqSync Software................................................................................ 13
Introduction........................................................................................................... 13
Upgrading SoniqSync ........................................................................................... 13
Upgrading a Player ............................................................................................... 14
Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host.............................................................. 15
Introduction............................................................................................................... 15
Wireless and USB Overview .................................................................................... 16
Wireless Information ............................................................................................ 16
USB Information................................................................................................... 17
Making a USB Connection to SoniqSync................................................................. 18

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Making a Wireless Connection 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 Hoc Network: ................................... 20
Enabling WEP on Your Player ............................................................................. 21
Making a Wireless Ad Hoc Connection from Aireo to SoniqSync on your Laptop
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Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host .................. 21
Setting Up a Wireless Connection on Aireo ............................................................. 22
Editing a Wireless Network for Your Player............................................................ 22
Removing a Wireless Network for Your Player ....................................................... 23
Creating Playlists .......................................................................................................... 23
Introduction............................................................................................................... 23
Creating a Playlist Using Musicmatch Jukebox ....................................................... 24
Creating a Playlist Using Windows Media Player.................................................... 25
Adding Songs to the My Favorites Playlist Using Windows Media Player ............. 25
Using Aireo................................................................................................................... 26
Introduction............................................................................................................... 26
Aireo Features........................................................................................................... 27
Introduction........................................................................................................... 27
Application Software ............................................................................................ 28
Basic Aireo Functions........................................................................................... 29
Aireo Status............................................................................................................... 31
Introduction........................................................................................................... 31
Application Status................................................................................................. 32
Aireo Battery Status.............................................................................................. 32
Current Status........................................................................................................ 32
FM Transmit Status .............................................................................................. 33
MP3 Player................................................................................................................ 33
Introduction........................................................................................................... 33
Displaying Music Information.............................................................................. 34
Adding a Song to My Favorites from Aireo ......................................................... 34
Fast Forwarding or Rewinding a Song ................................................................. 34
Accessing the MP3 Player from the MODE Button............................................. 35
Browsing through Your Music ............................................................................. 35
Playing a Single .................................................................................................... 36
Selecting Preferences ............................................................................................ 38
FM Stereo.................................................................................................................. 45
Introduction........................................................................................................... 45
Listening to the FM Stereo ................................................................................... 46
Selecting a Station Manually ................................................................................ 46
Using the SEEK Feature ....................................................................................... 46
Using the SCAN Feature ...................................................................................... 47
SoniqSync ................................................................................................................. 47
Introduction........................................................................................................... 47
Refreshing a Playlist on Aireo .............................................................................. 48

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Making a Wireless Connection to SoniqSync ...................................................... 49
Setting Up Aireo for a Network Connection ........................................................ 50
HotSpotz ................................................................................................................... 56
Introduction........................................................................................................... 56
Finding Wireless Hotspots.................................................................................... 56
FM Transmitter ......................................................................................................... 57
Introduction........................................................................................................... 57
Playing Aireo Music on your Radio ..................................................................... 57
SD/MMC Flash Storage............................................................................................ 57
Introduction........................................................................................................... 57
Playing Music on Your SD Card .......................................................................... 58
Aireo Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... 58
Introduction............................................................................................................... 58
Platform Specifications............................................................................................. 58
Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................... 59
Audio Specifications................................................................................................. 60
License Agreement ....................................................................................................... 61
Index ................................................................................................................................. 69

Aireo User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the Aireo™ User Guide. This document describes how to use the Element™
Aireo™ MP3 Player.
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Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player
Element Aireo MP3 Player
Communications Regulation Information
Safety and Handling
Before You Begin
Installing and Upgrading SoniqSync
Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host
Using Aireo
Aireo Technical Specifications
License Agreement

Introducing the Element Aireo MP3 Player
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Element™ Aireo™ MP3 Player.
Advanced features found only on Aireo are now at your fingertips. Your music, your
way! Aireo now provides access to your music through Wi-Fi (wireless) technology.
Aireo’s 1.5GB hard drive will store more than 300 4-minute songs for you that can be
refreshed when you wish through wireless synchronization. Aireo includes:
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MP3/WMA Player
FM Stereo
FM Transmitter
SD/MMC Card drive
USB Connectivity
Behind-the-head Headphones
Backlit LCD Display
AC Power Adaptor (120/220V)
Long Lasting Rechargeable Battery
Deluxe Carrying Case

Note: SoniqCast does not supply a software CD with this product. All of the software and
documents are stored on the internal hard drive for Aireo. See Installing SoniqSync on
Your PC for instructions on how to install the SoniqSync Host software on your PC.
Thank you for purchasing an Element Aireo MP3 Player. The latest technology in
portable audio!

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 mechanical, including
photocopying or recording, for any purpose without written permission of SoniqCast,
LLC. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and
may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is
against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed
in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup
purposes.
The Software License Agreement is located in License Agreement at the end of this
document.
Copyright 2004 SoniqCast LLC. All rights reserved.
January 2004
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All rights reserved.
All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Communications Regulation Information
Communications Regulation Information
FCC Compliance Statement

This MP3 Player complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is
suspected.
Radio and Television Interference

This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If not installed and
used properly – it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device in accordance with the specification in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
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interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the MP3
Player or one of the peripheral devices.
If your MP3 Player system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to
correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
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Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the computer to one side or the other of the television.
Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or
radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on
circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

If necessary, consult a SoniqCast-authorized service provider or SoniqCast. See the
service and support information available in this users guide. Or, consult an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SoniqCast LLC
could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate this product.
This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that include use of
SoniqCast peripheral devices and SoniqCast shielded cables and connectors between
MP3 Player system components. It is important that you use SoniqCast peripheral
devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the
possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
You can obtain SoniqCast peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and
connectors through a SoniqCast-authorized dealer. For non-SoniqCast peripheral devices,
contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing
equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matéteriel brouilleur du Canada.
Safety and Handling
Introduction

This section covers:
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Caring for Your MP3 Player
Caring for Aireo's Battery

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Caring for Your MP3 Player

Although Aireo is quite robust, please observe safety and handling instructions:
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Do not store or use Aireo in areas exceeding 45° C, or 113° F.
Do not subject Aireo to excessive force or impact.
Keep Aireo away from excessive moisture.
Do not expose Aireo to heat or flame.
Keep Aireo away from strong magnetic fields.
Please do not dismantle.
Store Aireo out of direct sunlight.
Do not crush or puncture

Caring for Aireo's Battery

Aireo contains a long-lasting Lithium-ion battery that is NOT removable. Please observe
the following precautions:
1. Do not attempt to remove Aireo’s internal battery. Please contact our Technical
Support personnel for service of the battery.
2. Aireo’s battery must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations.
Before You Begin
Introduction

This section covers the following topics:
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Package Contents
Website Information
Documentation and Software
Minimum System Requirements
Picture of Aireo
Basic Connections

Package Contents

The following items are included with your Aireo purchase:
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Aireo 1.5 Gig MP3 Player
Stereo Headphones
USB Cable
AC Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Deluxe Carry Case
Limited Warranty

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Website Information

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

Documentation and Software

The software necessary for your Aireo player and Host PC are included on the Aireo
player hard-drive. See Installing SoniqSync on Your PC and Connecting Your Player to
a SoniqSync Host in this document for instructions on installing SoniqSync and
connecting to the SoniqSync Host on your PC.
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An Installation Wizard will guide you through the installation process.
Internet connection is required for proper installation.

The Aireo player comes with the following documents:
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Aireo Quick Start Guide - This document is provided in hard copy and PDF
format. Adobe® Acrobat Reader® is required to view this document.
Aireo User Guide - This document is provided in PDF format and Online Help. It
is available when you install SoniqSync and access the SoniqSync Online Help.
SoniqSync Online Help - This document is available through the SoniqSync
software.

How do I access these documents from my computer?

1. On your PC, select Start > All Programs > SoniqCast to display the available
documents.
2. Click the HELP button on any of the SoniqSync dialogs or press the F1 key.
3. Go to our Website and view Customer Service at: www.soniqcast.com.
Minimum System Requirements

The following is required as a minimum for your Aireo host PC operations:
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Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP

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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 music files)
Internet connection for Internet content downloading and website support
Installed Mouse
SVGA graphics adapter (256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution or better)
802.11 B/G Wireless Access Point required for wireless PC to player transfers
Computer administrator permissions to install and run SoniqSync

Picture of Aireo

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 describes items that can be connected to your
Aireo.
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AC Power Adapter
Aireo Headphones
USB
Additional Accessories

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AC Power Adapter

CHARGE AIREO’S BATTERY! With Aireo’s design, take it with you wherever you go.
Occasionally you will need to charge the internal 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 battery:
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AC Power Adapter – Connect the AC power adapter to the connection port
found at the bottom of your player. The AC adapter recharges the battery from
0% to 60-70% of its capacity in about 2 hours. The battery will be fully charge in
about 4 hours. A red light appears in the LED dome LED when charging the
player in Standby mode.
1. Plug the AC adapter into and electrical outlet.
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to Aireo.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon displays four solid bars
on your player or, the red dome LED will turn off.
4. Disconnect the adapter from Aireo – and enjoy.
Desktop Player Dock (Optional) – Place Aireo into the Desktop Player Dock
accessory. The Player Dock accessory provides power for your Aireo and an
interface to your stereo system or computer. The Player Dock is a convenient way
to store Aireo and charge the battery.
Auto-Dock Accessory (12 V Adaptor) – While traveling; plug Aireo into your
automobile’s power jack. You can listen to music transmitted from Aireo to your
car stereo while keeping Aireo’s battery fully charged.

Aireo Headphones

You can connect one or TWO sets of headphones to your Aireo player. Plug headphones
firmly into either jack on top of the player. Enjoy your music and share it with a friend!
Your headphones also work as an antenna when using the FM stereo feature.
USB

Initially, connect Aireo into the USB port on your computer using the USB cable shipped
with Aireo to upload important software and information for your Aireo player system.
See Installing SoniqSync on Your PC for more information on installing software. The
USB connection also provides another way to download music to Aireo through the
SoniqSync Host on your PC.
When you connect Aireo to a SoniqSync Host, Aireo appears as a local storage device
under My Computer on your PC. Double-click or open Aireo’s drive letter to view files
on Aireo’s internal hard-drive (HDD).
Note: Never move or delete any system folders on your Aireo hard drive. These files are
required to allow proper operation of your Aireo player.

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Additional Accessories

Element provides the following accessories for Aireo:
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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 computer input
• Analog Line-Out Jack – For external speakers
Vehicle Player Docking Station – Provides a power cradle for your Aireo in
your car!
• Power is provided through a 12V connector
• Audio Output Tee connector
• Enabled On/Off feature

Installing and Upgrading SoniqSync
Introduction

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Install the SoniqSync Host on your PC. The SoniqSync Host is an application
installed on your PC that you can use to mange the music content on your Aireo
MP3 player.
Upgrade the SoniqSync software on your PC and Aireo player.

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Installing SoniqSync on Your PC
Upgrading SoniqSync Software

Installing SoniqSync on Your PC
Introduction

Installing SoniqSync on you PC is very simple. The installation process begins when you
initially connect your Aireo player to your computer through the USB port connection.
Aireo system software and SoniqSync application software is uploaded to your PC so
your PC can become a SoniqSync Host. Just follow the Installation Wizard. See Getting
Started for more information.
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Getting Started
Starting the Installation Wizard
Running the Installation Wizard
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Uninstalling SoniqSync
Opening SoniqSync

Getting Started

1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to your Aireo 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 Installation Wizard. For more information, see Starting the Installation
Wizard.
Starting the Installation Wizard

This procedure manually starts the SoniqSync Installation Wizard.
Note: Before you install and run SoniqSync, make sure you are logged into your PC as a
user with administrator permissions.
1. Verify that communications is established between your PC and your Aireo.
Microsoft® Windows 2000 may
automatically open a window for
Aireo. If so, go to step 3.
2. Double-click the My Computer
icon on your Windows desktop. It
may appear to your PC as a Local
Disk in My Computer.
3. Double-click the
drive to view
files and folders stored on your
Aireo.
4. Double-click the
setup.exe file to start the SoniqSync Installation Wizard.
5. Follow the dialogs provided in the SoniqSync Installation Wizard to install
SoniqSync. For more information, see Running the Installation Wizard.
Note: If you cannot start the SoniqSync Installation Wizard or the installation procedure
fails to install the SoniqSync or Aireo software correctly, please visit us at
www.soniqcast.com for additional instructions and customer support.
Running the Installation Wizard

The SoniqSync Installation Wizard guides you through the installation of applications on
your PC for your Aireo player. With an active Internet communication on your PC,

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SoniqSync will install the most recent version 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. Download SoniqSync on any host computer you
want to associate with your Aireo.
The SoniqSync Installation Wizard installs the following applications and documents:
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SoniqSync for Aireo
Windows Media® Player – 9 Series (Required Installation)
MUSICMATCH® Jukebox
Documentation and Support information is provided for your use

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Software installation may be cancelled at any time
Software installation may be uninstalled later if desired (See Uninstalling
SoniqSync for more information.)

The steps for running the Installation Wizard are described in the following paragraphs:
1. From the Custom Setup window, select
the applications you want to install and
click the Next > button. The SoniqSync
for Aireo dialog appears.
2. Click the Next > button to continue.
3. Review the information and click the
Next > button.
4. Review the License Agreement, select "I
accept the terms in the license
agreement" and click the Next > button
to continue.
5. Enter your User name and
Organization. You may choose to make SoniqSync available to all users of your
PC, or just the current user. Click the Next > button to continue.
6. The Installation Wizard will install SoniqSync in the specified directory. If the
current directory is acceptable, click the Next > button.
You may choose another directory by clicking the Change... button.
7. Review the information in the Current Settings dialog. If you need to change any
settings, click the < Back button. If the information is correct, click the Install
button to continue.
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it is completed, the SoniqSync InstallShield 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 automatically start SoniqSync. If you
selected to install additional applications in step 2,
SoniqSync automatically initiates the installation
of these applications. Follow the installation
instructions in Installation Wizard to complete the
installation of these applications.
Note that you may also start SoniqSync at any time by double-clicking the
SoniqSync icon located in the System Tray. These applications require a restart of
you computer before you can continue the SoniqSync installation. Click Yes
when the application asks you to restart your PC.
9. When SoniqSync is up and running a final dialog appears allowing you to check
the Internet for the latest updated for SoniqSync and your Aireo. This box is
checked “Yes” as a recommended choice and automatically opens the Update
Service dialog. (It assumes you have an active connection to the Internet). Go to
Upgrading SoniqSync for directions on upgrading SoniqSync.
Uninstalling SoniqSync

The steps for uninstalling SoniqSync are described below:
1. Disconnect the USB connecter between the PC and player.
2. Exit the SoniqSync Host on your PC.
Right-click on the
SoniqSync icon in the Windows System Tray and select
Exit to shut down the SoniqSync application.
3. Select Start > Control Panel.
4. Select Add or Remove Programs.
5. Select SoniqSync for the list of currently installed programs and click Remove.
The Add or Remove dialog appears.
6. Click Yes to remove SoniqSync.
7. Restart your PC.

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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:
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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
corner of the screen. The system tray menu appears. Select Open SoniqSync to
display the SoniqSync dialog. You may also double-click the SoniqSync icon in
the System Tray.
Launch SoniqSync from the Windows Start > All Programs menu.
Double-click the SoniqSync desktop icon.

Note that you can also close SoniqSync from the System Tray. To do this, right-click on
the SoniqSync icon in the Windows System Tray and select Exit to shut down the
SoniqSync application.
Note: If exit you SoniqSync, you mix schedules will not run. Click the X button on the
SoniqSync dialog to dismiss the dialog when you are not using the application. This will
allow SoniqSync to run in the background while you perform other tasks on your PC.
Upgrading SoniqSync Software
Introduction

This section describes how to upgrade the SoniqSync software on the SoniqSync Host
and Aireo.
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Upgrading SoniqSync
Upgrading a Player

Upgrading SoniqSync

The following procedure describes how to upgrade the SoniqSync Host.
1. If you are installing SoniqSync for the first time, go to step 2. If SoniqSync is
already installed, move your cursor over the banner at the top of the dialog and
right-click your mouse to check for the latest updates and select Update Software
from the drop down menu .
Note that you can also upgrade SoniqSync by right-clicking on the
SoniqSync icon in the System Tray and selecting Upgrade Software.

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The Available Program Updates dialog appears and checks the Internet for the
latest updates. If updates 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 appear on this
dialog.
The Install Now > button automatically downloads and installs the updates.

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The Download button copies the updates to a directory for later installation.
Click the Install Now > button. The Download Status dialog appears. When the
download is complete the Download Complete dialog appears.
Click the Finish button to continue. The WinZip Self-Extractor dialog appears.
Click Setup to continue. The SoniqSync - InstallShield Wizard dialog appears.
Place a check mark in the desired boxes for the recommended updates. (Required
updates are already checked.)
Click the Next > button to continue.

If SoniqSync is currently opened, the SoniqSync - InstallShield Wizard appears
asking you to terminate SoniqSync.
10. Click the OK button to exit SoniqSync and continue the setup. The SoniqSync InstallShield Wizard appears.
11. Follow the instructions from step 2 through 9 in Running the Installation Wizard.
12. Close the Update Service dialog when you see the message: "Update Status:
Complete".
13. See Upgrading a Player for instructions on how to add the latest updates to your
Aireo player.
Upgrading a Player

The following procedure describes how to upgrade an Aireo player. If you have more
than one player, you can repeat this procedure for each player.
1. Connect your Aireo player through the USB port to the SoniqSync Host on your
PC to download the latest changes to your player. (See Making a USB Connection
to SoniqSync for more information on connecting your player to the SoniqSync
Host.) When the player is connected to the PC the SoniqSync - Player Upgrade
dialog appears.
Note that if you just installed SoniqSync and are upgrading your player for the
first time, you may have to unplug the USB cable and connect the USB cable
again to upgrade the player.
What do I do if I see Version Mismatch on the screen of my Aireo?
The following message may appear on the Aireo screen when you are connected
to the SoniqSync Host through a wireless connection:
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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 Aireo. If you see this message, disconnect
the wireless connection and connect the player through the USB port to the
SoniqSync Host to upgrade the player.
2. Click Upgrade to continue. SoniqSync installs firmware on the player.
Uploading Firmware will appear in the Status field of the SoniqSync dialog and
the Progress field will be active. When finished, a message appears stating that
SoniqSync has finished uploading firmware.
3. Look at the display screen on your Aireo. If you are connected through the USB
port, you will see "Remove USB cable" displayed on the screen. Remove the
USB cable.
4. Select Continue and press the Play/Select button.
5. Plug the AC adapter into Aireo if you see the following message:
Battery level too low
6. Press any key on the player to continue. You will see the following message:
Firmware Upgrade in progress
Warning: Do not interrupt
(may take 3 to 4 minutes)
When the player completes the upgrade, you will see the following message:
Firmware Upgrade Complete
Aireo will power down
Press any key to continue
7. Press any key on Aireo to power down the player.
8. Connect the USB cable and power on the player to access the latest updates.
Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host
Introduction

From the SoniqSync™ view on your Aireo player you can wirelessly connect to the
SoniqSync Host installed on a PC. You can use a wireless connection through a Wireless
Access Point (WAP) to perform many of the features SoniqSync provides: like wirelessly
and automatically transferring music to your Aireo player.

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You can also connect to you SoniqSync host via a USB cable.
This section assumes that you have installed 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 describe how to set up and run
USB and wireless connections from your Aireo to your SoniqSync Host.
This section covers:
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Wireless and USB Overview
Making a USB connection to SoniqSync
Making a Wireless Connection to SoniqSync
Making an Ad Hoc Connection from Your Laptop to Your Player
Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host
Setting Up a Wireless Connection on Aireo
Editing a Wireless Network for Your Player
Removing a Wireless Network for Your Player

Related Topics
• Aireo Status

Aireo User Guide

Displaying Music Information

The MP3 Player menu displays information on the music currently playing on Aireo.
Aireo displays the following items constantly:
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Song – Displays the name of the song currently playing or ready for play.
Mix – Displays a name of the playlist or mix that is currently playing on Aireo.

Aireo displays the following items in sequential order as it plays music.
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Album – Displays the name of the music album associated with the selected song.
Artist – Displays the name of the artist associated with the selected song.
Genre – Displays the genre (type or style of music) associated with the selected
song.

Note: Playlist management applications like MUSICMATCH® Jukebox or Windows
Media® Player can provide detailed information that for songs. Your Aireo player can
read and display this information from the MP3 Player view when it is available. If this
information is not available for a song, the MP3 Player view on your Aireo player
displays an Unknown status.
Adding a Song to My Favorites from Aireo

You can create a Favorites playlist on Aireo! Any songs added to the My Favorites
playlist will not be removed from Aireo during a schedule copy or a music refresh. Note
that you can also add songs to the My Favorites playlist and arrange them in the order
that you want to hear them from Windows Media Player. See Adding Songs to the My
Favorites Playlist Using Windows Media Player in the SoniqSync Online Help for more
information.
1. Select your favorite song (see Playing a Single for more information).
2. Press the Up button twice (Favorite will appear on the display screen).
3. Use the Right > button to select Yes.
Note that you can remove a song from the My Favorites playlist by selecting No.
Related Topics
• Removing a Song from the My Favorites Playlist
• Enabling the Checkin Interval
Fast Forwarding or Rewinding a Song

1. While a song is playing, press and hold down < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons to
find move through a song.
• < LEFT- Rewind a song.
• RIGHT > - Fast forward through a song.
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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 Your Music
Introduction

From the Browse menu, you may select a playlist or a mix of music you wish to play.
The mix of music may be a group of songs by a specific Artist, Album, or Genre.
This section covers:
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Selecting a Playlist
Selecting a Genre
Selecting an Artist
Selecting an Album

Selecting a Playlist

The Playlists menu displays a list of playlists that currently resides on the player harddrive or SD/MMC card. You can select a playlist to play from this menu.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Browse on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Playlists on the Browse menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight one of the playlist from the Playlists menu.

Note that Favorites plays songs that you selected as personal favorites and All
Playlists plays through every playlist on your Aireo player.
5. Press the Play/Select button to begin playing music on the selected playlist. Note
that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.
Selecting a Genre

The Genres menu displays a list of music types that currently resides on the player harddrive or SD/MMC card. You can select a genre mix to play from this menu.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Browse on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Genres on the Browse menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight one of the genres from the Genres menu.
Press the Play/Select button to begin playing music from the mix of songs
provided by the selected genre. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player
screen.
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Selecting an Artist

The Artists menu displays a list of songs by a specific artist that currently resides on the
player hard-drive or SD/MMC card. You can select a mix of songs to play by a specific
artist from this menu.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Browse on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Artists on the Browse menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight an artist from the Artists menu.
Press the Play/Select button to begin playing music from a mix of songs provided
by the selected artist. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.

Selecting an Album

The Albums menu displays a list of Album titles that currently resides on the player harddrive or SD/MMC card. You may select a mix of songs found on a specific album from
this menu.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Browse on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Albums on the Browse menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight an album from the Albums menu.
Press the Play/Select button to begin playing music from a mix of songs provided
by the selected album. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.

Playing a Single
Introduction

From the Play A Single menu, you may select a specific song to play from a playlist,
genre, artist, or album on your Aireo player.
This section covers:
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Selecting a Single from a Playlist
Removing a Song from the My Favorites Playlist
Selecting a Single from a Genre
Selecting a Single from an Artist
Selecting a Single from an Album

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Selecting a Single from a Playlist

The Playlists menu provides a list of playlists that currently resides on the player harddrive or SD/MMC card. You may select a song from one of the listed playlists to play.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Play a Single on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Playlists on the Play A Single menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight a playlist and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight a song and press the Play/Select button to play the
song. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.
Note: When a single song is finished playing on the MP3 Player, music play
continues from the originally selected playlist or music mix.

Removing a Song from the My Favorites Playlist

You can remove a song from your Favorites playlist.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Play a Single on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Playlists on the Play A Single menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Favorites and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight a song and press the Play/Select button to play the
song. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.
6. Select the Up button twice (Favorite will appear on the display screen).
7. Use the Left > button to select No.
Note that you can add a song to the My Favorites playlist by selecting Yes.

Related Topics
• Adding a Song to My Favorites from Aireo
Selecting a Single from a Genre

The Genres menu provides a list of genres that currently resides on the player hard-drive
or SD/MMC card. You may select a song from one of the listed genres to play.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Play a Single on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Genres on the Play A Single menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight a genre and press the Play/Select button to open the
selected genre.
5. Scroll down and highlight a song and press the Play/Select button to play the
song. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.

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Note: When a single song is finished playing on the MP3 Player, music play
continues from the originally selected playlist or music mix.
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 from one of the listed artists to play.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Play a Single on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Artists on the Play A Single menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight an artist and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight a song and press the Play/Select button to play the
song. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.
Note: When a single song is finished playing on the MP3 Player, music play
continues from the originally selected playlist or music mix.

Selecting a Single from an Album

The Albums menu provides a list of albums that currently resides on the player harddrive or SD/MMC card. You may select a song from one of the listed albums to play.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Play a Single on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Highlight Albums on the Play A Single menu and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and select an album and press the Play/Select button.
Scroll down and highlight a song and press the Play/Select button to play the
song. Note that the screen will return to the MP3 Player screen.
Note: When a single song is finished playing on the MP3 Player, music play
continues from the originally selected playlist or music mix.

Selecting Preferences
Introduction

The Main Menu provides access to player preferences and all of the music on your Aireo
player.
This section covers:
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Selecting FM Transmitter Preferences
Selecting SoniqSync Preferences
Selecting Audio Preferences
Selecting Display Preferences
Resetting Factory Defaults

Aireo User Guide
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Displaying About Information

Selecting FM Transmitter Preferences
Introduction

The default setting on Aireo for FM transmission is 88.1. On the FM Transmitter 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 frequency on Aireo by manually changing the
frequency or using the SEEK or SCAN features provided with Aireo to change the
frequency.
Note: For best results, choose a frequency that is NOT in use by a commercial radio
station.
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Changing the FM Transmitter Frequency Manually
Using SEEK to Change the FM Transmitter Frequency
Using SCAN to Change the FM Transmitter Frequency
Changing the FM Transmitter Level
Changing the FM Transmitter Mode
Playing Aireo Music on your Radio

Changing the FM Transmitter Frequency Manually

The following steps describe how to manually change the FM transmitter frequency to a
frequency that is not used by a commercial radio station.
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 Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the Play/Select
button.
5. Highlight Set Frequency and press the Play/Select button.
6. Start from low frequencies and work up the band using the < LEFT or RIGHT >
buttons to change the FM Transmitter frequency. Stop when you find a clear
channel.
Using SEEK to Change the FM Transmitter Frequency

The following steps describe how to use the SEEK feature to change the FM transmitter
frequency to a frequency that is not used by a commercial radio station.
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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 Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the Play/Select
button.
5. Highlight SEEK and press the Play/Select button. SEEK finds the next available
unused frequency.
Using SCAN to Change the FM Transmitter Frequency

The following steps describe how to use the SCAN feature to change the FM transmitter
frequency to a frequency that is not used by a commercial radio station.
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 Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the Play/Select
button.
5. Highlight SCAN and press the Play/Select button. SCAN finds the quietest
frequency by searching across the whole band.
Changing the FM Transmitter Level

Changing the Level setting optimizes the amplitude of the FM Transmitter audio sent to
your radio.
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. Highlight FM Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the Play/Select
button.
4. Highlight Level on the menu.
5. Use < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons to change the setting from 1 to 7.
Note: The optimal Level setting may vary depending on your music content.
Raise or lower the Level setting until you are satisfied with the quality of the
sound.
Changing the FM Transmitter Mode

The following steps describe how to manually change the FM transmitter mode.
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. Highlight FM Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the Play/Select
button.
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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 Level for more
information.
2. On Aireo, 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 Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the Play/Select
button.
5. Highlight Enable on the menu and press the Play/Select button.
6. Unplug your headphones to enable FM transmission.
When you are finished listening to music on the radio, press any key on your
Aireo to exit.
Related Topics
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Selecting SoniqSync Preferences
Introduction

The SoniqSync menu provides the following settings:
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Checkin Interval - When you enable the Checkin Interval, the player
periodically contacts the SoniqSync host on the PC over a wireless connection
when the player is in Standby mode to find out when the next scheduled copy
will occur. The player then returns to Standby mode until the next scheduled
copy or Checkin Interval. The player activates itself prior to each known
scheduled copy. Any songs added to your Favorites playlist will not be removed.
Refresh on Checkin - When you enable the Refresh on Checkin, SoniqSync on
your Aireo player will refresh your playlists each time it checks into the
SoniqSync host. Aireo removes songs that you already listened to and replaces
them with new songs. Any songs added to your Favorites playlist will not be
removed.

Aireo User Guide

This section covers:
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Enabling the Checkin Interval

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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Select SoniqSync and press the Play/Select button.
Select Checkin Interval and use the < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons on the Aireo
Navigation keypad to change the interval setting.

Note that for a copy schedule to occur, you must enable the Checkin Interval
(for example, set the Checkin Interval to one of the following time settings:
30min, 60min, 2hrs, 4hrs, 6hrs, 10hrs, 24hrs, and 36hrs). Aireo will check in
and determine when the next scheduled copy will occur. Select Disabled if you
do not want to use this feature. Any songs added to your Favorites playlist will
not be removed.
5. Select Refresh on Checkin and use the < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons on the
Aireo Navigation keypad to change the interval setting.
Note that for a refresh to occur, you must select Yes for Refresh on Checkin.
SoniqSync will refresh your playlists each time Aireo checks except when a copy
is scheduled to occur. Any songs added to your Favorites playlist will not be
removed. Select No if you do not want to use this feature.
Selecting Audio Preferences
Introduction

Audio settings include features to assist your music play environment.
This section covers:
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Enabling the Shuffle Feature
Enabling the AutoStart Feature
Changing the Equalizer Settings
Changing the EQ Enable Setting

Enabling the Shuffle Feature

The Shuffle feature randomly plays songs in a playlist when enabled.
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 Audio and press the Play/Select button.
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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.
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Changing the Equalizer Settings

Create your own sound environment using custom Equalizer Settings.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Select Audio and press the Play/Select button.
Select Equalizer Settings and press the Play/Select button.
Use the < RIGHT or LEFT > buttons to select the band on the equalizer display
you want to adjust.
6. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the setting on the equalizer band you
selected.
7. Press the Play/Select button, or leave the menu to activate your custom equalizer
settings.
Note: When you adjust your Equalizer Settings, the EQ Enable is automatically set to
ON.
Changing the EQ Enable Setting

The EQ Enable setting enables the settings selected under Equalizer Settings. If you
changed the Equalizer Settings, Aireo automatically enables EQ Enable. If you do not
want to use the modified Equalizer Settings, you can disable it by selecting NO for EQ
Enable.
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Enable or disable your own sound environment using custom Equalizer Settings:
Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Select Audio and press the Play/Select button.
Select EQ Enabled and use the < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons on the Aireo
Navigation keypad to change the setting.

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Selecting Display Preferences
Introduction

Display settings let you adjust the Backlight Timeout, Backlight Intensity, and LCD
Contrast.
This section covers:
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Changing Backlight Timeout
Changing Backlight Intensity
Changing LCD Contrast

Changing Backlight Timeout

The Backlight Timeout setting controls the length of time the LCD backlighting remains
ON while using Aireo. Remember that a long backlight timeout shortens the player
battery life.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Select Display and press the Play/Select button.
Select the timeout value for Backlight Timeout by using the < RIGHT or LEFT
> button to change the timeout length:
• Timing begins at 5 seconds and increases in 5 second increments
• You may also choose Always On or Always Off

Changing Backlight Intensity

The Backlight Intensity setting controls how bright the LCD backlighting will be on
Aireo. Remember that brighter intensities will shorten player battery life.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Select Display and press the Play/Select button.
Select the intensity level for 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).

Changing LCD Contrast

The LCD Contrast setting controls how the sharpness of the LCD display on Aireo™.
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 Display and press the Play/Select button.

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4. Select the contrast setting for 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 Defaults

The Reset Factory Defaults menu restores the original factory settings on your Aireo
player. Use this when you are not sure what settings you have changed and you want to
restore the original settings.
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Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
Highlight Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
Select Reset Factory Defaults and press the Play/Select button.
Use the < RIGHT or LEFT > buttons to change the setting:
• NO – Indicates Aireo will retain its current settings.
• YES – Indicates Aireo will restore its original factory settings.

Displaying About Information

The About menu displays the following information on the Aireo player:
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The firmware Version number
Player MAC address
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 About and press the Play/Select button.
FM Stereo
Introduction

The FM Stereo feature provides the ability listen to local FM radio. It provides a station
selector that lets you choose an FM radio station to listen to. You can manually select a
station, SEEK a radio station, or let Aireo SCAN through radio stations until you find the
one you want.
This section covers:
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Listening to the FM Stereo
Selecting a Station Manually
Using the SEEK Feature
Using the SCAN Feature

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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 displays the currently selected station.
• The banner also displays the radio station currently playing.
Note that you press the Play/Select button once to mute the radio station. Press the
Play/Select button again to resume listening to the radio station.
Selecting a Station Manually

You can select a station you want to listen to manually.
1. Select the FM Stereo feature on Aireo.
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 displays the currently selected station.
• The banner also displays the radio station currently playing.
Note that you press the Play/Select button once to mute the radio station.
Press the Play/Select button again to resume listening to the radio station.
2. Use the < RIGHT or LEFT> buttons to change the radio station on the display.
Aireo plays any station you select.
Using the SEEK Feature

You can select a station using the SEEK feature.
1. Select the FM Stereo feature on Aireo.
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 displays the currently selected station.
• The banner also displays the radio station currently playing.

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Note that you press the Play/Select button once to mute the radio station.
Press the Play/Select button again to resume listening 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 banner displays SEEK (while in a SEEK mode) in the upper righthand corner of the screen.
Using the SCAN Feature

You can choose the station using the SCAN feature.
1. Select the FM Stereo feature on Aireo.
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 displays the currently selected station.
• The banner also displays the radio station currently playing.
Note that you press the Play/Select button once to mute the radio station.
Press the Play/Select button again to resume listening to the radio station.
2. Use the < RIGHT or LEFT > buttons (press and hold for 2 seconds) to activate
the SCAN feature and find a radio station:
• The banner displays SCAN (while in a SCAN mode) in the upper righthand corner of the screen.
3. Press the Play/Select button to exit the radio station SCAN mode
SoniqSync
Introduction

SoniqSync™ is the link between your PC and your Element™ Aireo™ MP3 Player. You
can use SoniqSync to copy playlists of music created with your favorite playlist creation
application to your Aireo. You can copy playlists (and other information like news,
sports, and books) to your Aireo or let SoniqSync automatically manage the playlists on
your player. You can also use it to manage mixes of music created from music playlists
on your computer. SoniqSync works seamlessly with Microsoft® Windows Media
Player, MUSICMATCH Jukebox™, or other .m3u or .wpl playlists stored on your PC.
Best of all, CHANGING MUSIC MAY BE DONE WIRELESSLY! You do not need a to
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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 will 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 information content on your Aireo.
From the SoniqSync feature on Aireo, you can do the following:
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SYNC - Remove the clips from a selected playlist or mix that you listened to and
replaces them with new clips.
DOCK – Make a wireless connection to the SoniqSync Host on your PC.
SETUP – Manage PC and network associations. If you are connecting for the first
time, you need to set up your player to connect to a SoniqSync Host.

This section covers:
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Refreshing a Playlist on Aireo
Making a Wireless Connection to SoniqSync
Setting up Aireo for a Network Connection

Related Topics
• Setting Up a Wireless Connection on Aireo
• Connecting Your Player to a SoniqSync Host
Refreshing a Playlist on Aireo

You can refresh content on Aireo! SoniqSync removes the clips from a selected playlist
that you listened to and replaces them with new clips. This assumes that you selected
Swap clips that have been played since last sync as specified in the SoniqSync - Set
Rules dialog on the SoniqSync Host. See Setting Rules for a Mix in the SoniqSync
Online Help for more information.
Note that the SYNC feature on your Aireo player only works through a wireless
connection. If you do not have a wireless connection, you can connect Aireo to a
SoniqSync Host through a USB connection and use the Refresh Now feature in
SoniqSync - SoniqMix dialog or Refresh Music option from the menu when you rightclick the
SoniqSync icon in System Tray. The Refresh Now and Refresh Music is
also supported on a wireless connection. See Refreshing a Mix or Refreshing all Playlists
in the SoniqSync Online Help for more information.
1. Click the Mode button until you see SoniqSync on the display screen and
release the MODE button.
2. Select PC and press the < Left or Right > button on the navigation keypad until
you see the name of the PC that you want to connect to (for example, PC:
GJAMES-D).
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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 Aireo finishes the refresh 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 the wireless connection to your SoniqSync Host by
selecting STOP on your Aireo player. Aireo will ask for confirmation to
disconnect. Select YES to disconnect and press the Play/Select button. If you do
not want to disconnect, press the < Left or Right > button on the Aireo player
navigation keypad and select NO and press the Play/Select button.
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3. Select DOCK and press the Play/Select button. Aireo scans for networks. When
it finds the network, you will see PC: , where
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.
Note that you can exit the wireless connection to your SoniqSync Host by
selecting STOP on your Aireo player. Aireo will ask for confirmation to
disconnect. Select YES to disconnect and press the Play/Select button. If you do
not want to disconnect, press the < Left or Right > button on the Aireo player
navigation keypad and select NO and press the Play/Select button.
• If there is no PC association with your Aireo player, then Aireo cannot
connect to a SoniqSync Host. Add a player association to Aireo by
following the directions in Adding a New Player through a Wireless
Connection for a wireless network.
• If the SoniqSync application is not active on the host PC you are trying to
connect with, a “Wireless Dock Failed – Unable to locate PC” message
appears on your player screen.
• Once connected to your PC host, your Aireo player displays the PC name,
network name and the wireless signal strength.
Note: The SoniqSync application installed on your host PC must be active to
receive your Aireo player connection.
Setting Up Aireo for a Network Connection
Introduction

The Setup menu manages associations on Aireo to a SoniqSync Host on a PC. You may
select from the following options on the Setup menu:
• PC Setup – Manage PC to player associations (PCs must have SoniqSync installed to
be associated).
• Network Setup – Manage network to player associations.
Note: You must have SoniqSync installed on your PC before you can associate a PC to
your Aireo player.
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Setting Up a Network Association

Related Topics
• Setting Up a Wireless Connection on Aireo

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Setting Up PC Associations
Introduction

On the PC Setup menu, you can manage PC associations with your Aireo player. You
need a PC associations to establish network connection to the SoniqSync Host. A PC
association is automatically established when you connect Aireo to a SoniqSync host via
a USB cable and follow the prompts to add a new player to the SoniqSync Host. If you
have a wireless network, you can add a PC association to Aireo by selecting an available
SoniqSync Host (see Adding a PC for more information). This menu allows you to add,
delete or list the PC association on your Aireo player.
You may select from the following options on the PC Setup menu:
• Add PC – Associate your Aireo player to a PC (that has SoniqSync installed).
• Delete PC – Remove a PC association.
• List PCs – List the PC associations created for your Aireo.
Note: You must have SoniqSync installed on your PC before you can associate a PC to
your Aireo player.
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Adding a PC
Deleting a PC
Listing PCs

Adding a PC

When you add a PC on your Aireo player, it creates an association with the SoniqSync
Host on the PC. It also adds (installs) an association with your Aireo player to the PC
SoniqSync Host on the PC (See the SoniqSync Online Help for more information).
You may have more than one PC (SoniqSync Host association) added to your player if
you wish. Your SoniqSync host may also have more than one Aireo player associations
as well.
Note: A PC association must be added to your Aireo player before you are allowed to
connect to the host PC.
1. From your Aireo player, press the Mode button until you see
display screen and release the MODE button.
2. Select SETUP and press the Play/Select button.
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4. Select Add PC and press the Play/Select button. Aireo automatically starts
Scanning for Networks.
5. Select the network associated with your SoniqSync Host (Host PC) and click the
Play/Select button.
• Aireo connects to the network by obtaining an IP address from a DHCP
server.
• A “Network connection failed” message appears if Aireo cannot connect
to the network.
• Once connected, Aireo locates the host PCs available on the network with
active SoniqSync applications.
6. Select the SoniqSync Host you want to connect to from the list and press the
Play/Select button.
• If the connection to the PC Host is new, the following message appears on
the screen:
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Go to the host PC and add your Aireo player by clicking the YES button
on the SoniqSync – Install Player dialog. (See the SoniqSync™ Online
Help for more information.)
If the association is already established, Aireo display the following
message:
Addition Complete
If the host PC cannot be reached (for example, lost connection), Aireo
display the following message:
Connection Failed

Note: You may cancel the Add PC process at any time. If cancelled, Aireo
displays an Aborting Installation message and returns to the Setup PC view.
Deleting a PC

You can remove a host PC association from your Aireo player:
1. From your Aireo player, press the Mode button until you see SoniqSync on
the display screen and release the MODE button.
2. Select SETUP and press the Play/Select button.
3. Select PC Setup and press the Play/Select button.
4. Select Delete PC and press the Play/Select button.
5. Highlight the host PC association you want to delete and press the Play/Select
button.
6. Use the < RIGHT or LEFT > buttons to change confirm the request:
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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 associations that have been added to your Aireo
player. In addition, you may manage automatic downloads from a host PC by enabling or
disabling a PC association.
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When enabled, the SoniqSync Host on your PC may update your playlists
automatically using the Schedule Copy feature. See the SoniqSync Online Help
for more information Schedule Copy.
When disabled, Aireo prevents a SoniqSync Host from updating your playlists
automatically using the Schedule Copy feature. You may still manually connect
and copy playlists to your player while a host association is disabled.

To display a list of PCs associated with Aireo:
1. From your Aireo player, press the Mode button until you see SoniqSync on
the display screen and release the MODE button.
2. Select SETUP and press the Play/Select button.
3. Select PC Setup and press the Play/Select button.
4. Select List PCs and press the Play/Select button.
5. Highlight a listed PC association and use the < LEFT or RIGHT > buttons to
change the Enabled/Disabled setting.
• Enabled (RECOMMENDED) - Allows a scheduled copy to occur on the
Aireo player.
• Disabled - Prevents a scheduled copy from occurring on the Aireo player.
If no PC associations exist on your Aireo player, the following message appears:
No PCs Configured – Use Add PCs
Setting Up a Network Association
Introduction

On the Network Setup menu, you can manage network associations with your Aireo
player. A network associations is automatically created when you establish an
association with a SoniqSync Host. See Setting Up PC Associations for more
information. This menu allows you to list, delete or test the available networks on your
Aireo player.
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You may select from the following options on the Network Setup menu:
• List Network - Associate your Aireo player with a wireless network.
• Delete Network – Remove a network association from your Aireo player.
• Test Network – Measure the signal strength to a network your Aireo player can detect.
Note: You must have SoniqSync installed on your PC before you can associate a PC to
your Aireo player.
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Deleting Networks
Testing Network

Listing Networks

List Networks displays a list of all network associated with your Aireo player. You may
also review setting details for each network.
To display a list of networks associated with Aireo:
1. From your Aireo player, press the Mode button until you see SoniqSync on
the display screen and release the MODE button.
2. Select SETUP and press the Play/Select button.
3. Select Network Setup and press the Play/Select button.
4. Select List Networks and press the Play/Select button. List Networks displays
the following information:
• All Network associations
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol
• On - Indicates that the network requires special configuration
adjustments to support WEP on a wireless network. (See Adding a
Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host for
more information on adding a wireless network with WEP enabled
to your player.)
• Off – Indicates that Aireo can connect to a wireless network that
does not have WEP enabled. (No additional adjustments are
required.)
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• On - Indicates that the network DHCP Server can provide an IP
address to Aireo when connecting to the network.
• Off - Indicates that the network does not provide an IP address.
Special configuration adjustments will be required to connect your
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from the SoniqSync Host for more information 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 information appears in read
only format:
• The current DHCP status (Enabled/Disabled)
• The network IP address
• The network Subnet Mask
6. Press any button to leave this view.
Deleting Networks

You can remove a network association from your Aireo player:
1. From your Aireo player, press the Mode button until you see SoniqSync on
the display screen and release the MODE button.
2. Select SETUP and press the Play/Select button.
3. Select Network Setup and press the Play/Select button.
4. Select Delete Networks and press the Play/Select button.
5. Select a network and press the Play/Select button.
6. Use the < RIGHT or LEFT > buttons to change confirm the request:
• YES – Indicates Aireo will delete the network association.
• NO – Indicates Aireo will cancel the request to delete the network
association.
7. Press the Play/Select button to delete the network.
Note: Deleting a network on Aireo cannot be undone. However, you can re-add
the network to your player automatically by connecting to the network again.
Testing Network

You can verify the WiFi signal strength for network association to your Aireo player on
the Test Network view:
1. From your Aireo player, press the Mode button until you see SoniqSync on
the display screen and release the MODE button.
2. Select SETUP and press the Play/Select button.
3. Select Network Setup and press the Play/Select button.
4. Select Test Network and press the Play/Select button. Aireo scans for networks
and displays the available networks.
5. Highlight the network association you want to test and press the Play/Select
button. Aireo connects to the network and displays connection status and network
IP address. A status bar displays the current WiFi signal strength.
6. Press any button to cancel the test.

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HotSpotz
Introduction

You can use Aireo to find wireless hotspots for your laptop or other wireless device! A
hotspot is a geographic area that is covered by a wireless network, so that Internet access
is made available to any device with a wireless card. The HotSpotz™ application on your
Aireo player locates wireless hotspots in your area.
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Finding Wireless Hotspots

Finding a wireless hotspot is easy.
1. Press the MODE button until you see HotSpotz on the display screen and
release the MODE button.
2. Press the Play/Select button to search for wireless hotspots. Aireo scans for
wireless networks. When it finds the network you will see a list of wireless
networks. Aireo displays the signal strength of the wireless network and its WEP
status. Networks that have WEP enabled display WEP indicating that WEP is
required for that wireless network.
Note that some access points use MAC filtering to provide security. Aireo cannot
detect MAC filtering.
Note that if you try to access a wireless network with WEP enabled that is not
associated with your player, you will see the following message:
Failed to connect
See Adding a Wireless Network To Your Player from the SoniqSync Host for
instructions on adding a WEP enabled wireless network to your player.
3. Select the desired wireless network and press the Play/Select button to view the
signal strength, network name, IP address, and WEP status for the selected
network.
4. To exit, press the MENU or MODE button.

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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 pre-set to transmit
automatically on band frequency 88.1.
Note: This feature is not available in Europe.
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Aireo provides an SD card slot on the player for an SD/MMC flash memory card to
provide expanded music file storage. You can copy individual music clips onto an SD
card using an SD card reader/writer attached to your PC. Insert the SD card into the Aireo
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view. The songs on the SD card appear as an Unknown playlist along with any music
clips that were simply dragged-and-dropped from Window via Aireo’s drive letter.
Note: Aireo does not read playlists from the SD card.
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Aireo accepts 32 MB to 1GB SD/MMC flash memory cards.
Add music to Aireo by plugging in an SD/MMC card containing additional music
in the player slot.
Aireo scans the SD/MMC card for music.

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Playing Music on Your SD Card

1. Copy music clips from your PC to your SD Card.
2. Insert the SD card into the Aireo player.
3. Select Unknown from the list of playlists on your Aireo player. See Selecting a
Playlist for more information.
Aireo Technical Specifications
Introduction

This section provides the technical specifications for the Element™ Aireo™ MP3 Player.
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Hardware Specifications
Audio Specifications

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Playback Formats

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Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specification

Size
Weight
Memory
Capacity
Memory Slot type
Flash Storage
WiFi Interface
Communication
Interfaces
Battery Type
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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
• 8,0 oz or 226 gms
• 32 MB SDRAM buffer
• 1.5 GB hard drive
• SD/MMC Card
• SD/MMC – 32 MB to 1GB Card Capacities Accepted
• Automatic rate scaling: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
• USB 1.1
• 802.11B
• Lithium-ion battery (non-removable)
Up to 8 hours of continuous playback from a fully
charged battery. Based on continuous playback of tracks
encoded at 128 kbps. Playback time may be reduced by:
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Playing tracks encoded at bit-rates greater than
128Kbps
Playing WMA music files
Transmitting music
Long LCD backlight timeout setting
Wireless sync or transfer process
About 4 hours

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Audio Specifications
Audio Inputs

FM Receiver

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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
Rated Impedance: 32 ohms
Power Output: 60 mW
Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
THD: -75 dB
Rated Impedance: 32 ohms
Power Output: 60 mW
Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
THD: -75 dB
Rated Impedance: 10 Kohms
Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
THD: -75 dB
SPDIF
Coax interface in docking station accessory
Frequency Band: 88.1 – 107.9 MHz, digital tuned
Modulation: FM Stereo
Transmit Power: FCC Part 15 limited
Range: Up to 30 ft
Frequency Response: 30 – 15,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
Stereo Separation: > 40 dB
Signal Distortion: 0.3 %
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AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY
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DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON SONIQCAST TO
CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT
THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
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ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
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NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR
ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST
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SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE
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iv. Note on Java Support. The Software may contain support for
programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and
is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as
online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring failsafe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities,
aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control,
direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the
failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal
injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun
Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated MS to make this
disclaimer.
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BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS
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acknowledge and agree that the exportation or use of MP3 Codecs or other
similar programs in real-time public broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
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may be subject to legal restrictions.

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DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE FOR RETURN OF THE SOFTWARE AND
OTHER ITEMS ACCOMPANYING IT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU WILL NOT
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Copyright © 2003 SoniqCast, LLC and its licensors. All Rights Reserved.

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 software ............ 5
AC power adapter ................................. 8
Accessories ........................................... 9
Ad hoc network
Configuring laptop for .................... 19
Described ........................................ 16
Laptop ............................................. 19
WEP enabled
Configuring laptop for ................ 19
Configuring player for ................ 21
WEP enabled................................... 19
Ad hoc network................................... 16
Adding
A PC................................................ 51
Song to My Favorites playlist from
Aireo
From Aireo.................................. 34
From Windows Media Player ..... 25
Song to My Favorites playlist from
Aireo ........................................... 34
Wireless network to your player ..... 21
Adjust volume..................................... 29
Aireo
Ad Hoc wireless connection,
described
WEP enabled
configuring player for ............. 21
WEP enabled............................... 21
Ad Hoc wireless connection,
described ..................................... 16
Application software....................... 28
Application status............................ 32
Audio specifications........................ 60

Basic functions................................ 29
Battery status................................... 32
Downloading an update .................. 14
Features ........................................... 27
Firmware upgrade ........................... 14
Headphones....................................... 8
LED display ...................................... 6
Picture ............................................... 6
Platform specifications.................... 58
Setting up for network connection.. 50
Status............................................... 31
Technical specifications.................. 58
Upgrading a player.......................... 14
USB connection, described............. 16
Version mismatch, resolving .......... 14
Wireless connection, described....... 16
Aireo ................................................... 16
Album
Described ........................................ 47
Selecting a single from.................... 38
Selecting entire.......................... 36, 38
Album ................................................. 38
Analog Line-Out jack ........................... 9
Antenna ................................................. 8
Application
Software .......................................... 28
Status............................................... 32
Application.......................................... 28
Artist
Described ........................................ 47
Selecting a single from.................... 38
Selecting entire................................ 36
Artist ................................................... 36
Audio specifications............................ 60
Auto-Dock accessory ............................ 8
AutotStart feature, enabling ................ 43
B
Backlight intensity, changing.............. 44
Backlight timeout, changing ............... 44
Backlit LCD display, described ............ 6
Basic Aireo functions.......................... 29
Basic connections.................................. 7
Battery

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Caring for .......................................... 4
Status............................................... 32
Before you begin................................... 4
Browsing through your music............. 35
Button
MENU............................................... 6
MODE............................................... 6
Play/Select......................................... 6
Power ................................................ 6
Button.................................................... 6
C
Caring for
Aireo's battery ................................... 4
MP3 player........................................ 4
Caring for .............................................. 4
Changing
Backlight intensity .......................... 44
Backlight timeout............................ 44
EQ enable setting ............................ 43
Equalizer settings ............................ 43
FM transmitter frequency
Manually ..................................... 39
Using SCAN ............................... 40
Using SEEK ................................ 39
FM transmitter frequency ............... 39
FM transmitter level........................ 40
FM transmitter mode....................... 40
LCD contrast................................... 44
Changing ............................................. 44
Checkin Interval
Described ........................................ 41
enabling........................................... 42
Checkin Interval.................................. 41
Closing SoniqSync.............................. 13
Configuring
Laptop for use with an ad hoc network
..................................................... 19
Configuring ......................................... 19
Connect
Ad hoc network for use with a laptop
..................................................... 19
Ad hoc network, described ............. 16
USB, described ............................... 16
Wirelessly, described ...................... 16
Connect ............................................... 16

Connecting player to the SoniqSync
Host
Ad Hoc connection for for use with a
laptop........................................... 19
USB connection .............................. 18
Wireless connection .................. 18, 49
Connecting player to the SoniqSync
Host ................................................. 18
Connection port, described ................... 6
Copying
Manually
Refreshing a playlist on Aireo .... 48
Playlists
Overview..................................... 23
Playlists ........................................... 23
Copyright .............................................. 2
Creating
Playlists
From a CD
Using Musicmatch Jukebox.... 24
Using Windows Media Player 25
From a CD................................... 24
From a CD................................... 25
Write-protected material ....... 23, 25
Playlists ........................................... 23
Current status ...................................... 32
D
Deleting
Network association from Aireo..... 55
PC association from Aireo .............. 52
Deleting............................................... 52
Desktop Player Dock ............................ 8
Desktop Player Docking Station........... 9
Disconnecting
USB cable ....................................... 18
Wireless connection .................. 18, 49
Disconnecting ..................................... 18
Displaying
About information........................... 45
Music information........................... 34
Network associations ...................... 54
PC associations ............................... 53
Displaying ........................................... 45
Dock to PC
Enabling WEP on laptop................. 19
Enabling WEP on player................. 21

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
For a player ................................. 14
For a SoniqSync Host ................. 13
Overview..................................... 13
Upgrade........................................... 13
Downloading....................................... 13
E
Editing a wireless network configuration
......................................................... 22
Element Aireo MP3 player
Introducing........................................ 1
Element Aireo MP3 player ................... 1
Enabling
AutoStart feature............................. 43
Checkin interval .............................. 42
Shuffle feature................................. 42
WEP
On laptop..................................... 16
WEP ................................................ 16
WEP on laptop ................................ 19
WEP on player ................................ 19
Enabling .............................................. 16
EQ enable setting, changing ............... 43
Equalizer settings, changing ............... 43
Exiting SoniqSync .............................. 13
F
Fast Forward ....................................... 34
FCC compliance statement ................... 2
Features ............................................... 27
Finding wireless hotspots.................... 56
Firmware
Upgrade........................................... 14
Firmware ............................................. 14
Firmware version number ................... 45
Flash memory card.............................. 57
FM Stereo
About............................................... 45

Listening to ..................................... 46
FM Stereo............................................ 45
FM transmit status............................... 33
FM Transmitter
About............................................... 57
Frequency, changing manually ....... 39
Level, changing............................... 40
Mode, changing............................... 40
G
Genre
Described ........................................ 47
Selecting a single from.................... 37
Selecting entire................................ 35
Genre................................................... 35
Getting Started .................................... 10
Go to standby ...................................... 29
H
Hardware Specifications ..................... 59
Headphone jack
Described .......................................... 6
Headphone jack..................................... 9
Headphones........................................... 8
Hotspot
Described ........................................ 16
Finding ............................................ 56
HotSpotz, described ............................ 56
I
Industry Canada Statement ................... 2
Installation Wizard
Running........................................... 10
Starting............................................ 10
Installation Wizard.............................. 10
Installing
SoniqSync
Getting started............................. 10
Starting the Installation Wizard .. 10
SoniqSync ......................................... 9
Upgrade on player........................... 14
Upgrade on SoniqSync ................... 13
Installing ............................................... 9
L
Laptop
Configuring for ad hoc connection . 19
Laptop ................................................. 19
LCD contrast, changing ...................... 44
LED display, described......................... 6

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Listen to FM stereo ............................. 29
Listing networks.................................. 54
Listing PCS ......................................... 53
LOAD, described ................................ 32
M
MAC address ...................................... 45
Making
Ad hoc connection .......................... 19
USB connection .............................. 18
Wireless connection .................. 18, 49
Making ................................................ 18
memory card ....................................... 57
MENU button, described ................ 6, 29
Minimum system requirements............. 5
Mix
Described ........................................ 47
Mix...................................................... 47
MODE button, described ................ 6, 29
MP3 player
Accessing from MODE button ....... 35
Caring for .......................................... 4
Described ........................................ 33
music clips
On SD card...................................... 57
music clips .......................................... 57
Music information, displaying ............ 34
Musicmatch Jukebox
About............................................... 23
Creating playlist from ..................... 24
Described ........................................ 28
Musicmatch Jukebox .......................... 23
MUTE, described................................ 32
My Favorites
Adding a song from Aireo .............. 34
Adding a song from Windows Media
Player .......................................... 25
Removing a song from.................... 37
My Favorites ....................................... 34
N
Navigation keypad, described............... 6
Network association
Deleting from Aireo........................ 55
Displaying ....................................... 54
Listing ............................................. 54
Setting up ........................................ 53
Testing............................................. 55

Network association............................ 53
Network Connection
Ad hoc for laptop ............................ 19
Setting up Aireo for ........................ 50
USB................................................. 18
Wireless..................................... 18, 49
Network Connection ........................... 19
O
Opening
SoniqSync ....................................... 13
Opening............................................... 13
P
Package contents................................... 4
PAUSE, described............................... 32
PC association
Deleting from Aireo........................ 52
Displaying ....................................... 53
Listing ............................................. 53
Setting up ........................................ 51
PC association..................................... 51
Picture of Aireo..................................... 6
Platform specifications........................ 58
Play a song .......................................... 29
Play next song ..................................... 29
Play previous song .............................. 29
PLAY, described................................. 32
Play/Select button, described ................ 6
Playback formats, supported............... 58
Player
Connecting
Ad hoc for laptop ........................ 19
USB....................................... 15, 18
Wireless................................. 15, 18
Connecting ...................................... 15
Connecting ...................................... 18
Connecting ...................................... 19
Downloading an update .................. 14
Firmware upgrade ........................... 14
MAC address .................................. 45
Upgrading ....................................... 14
Version mismatch, resolving .......... 14
Player .................................................. 15
Playing
A single ........................................... 36
Aireo music on your radio ........ 41, 57
Music on an SD card....................... 58

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........................ 48
Selecting a single from.................... 37
Selecting entire................................ 35
write-protected material .................. 23
Playlist................................................. 37
Playlist Manager (PLM)
Creating playlists
From CD
Using Musicmatch Jukebox.... 24
Using Windows Media Player 25
From CD ..................................... 24
From CD ..................................... 25
Creating playlists ............................ 23
Musicmatch Jukebox
about............................................ 23
Creating playlist from ................. 24
Musicmatch Jukebox ...................... 24
Windows Media Player
about............................................ 23
Creating playlist from ................. 25
Windows Media Player................... 25
Playlist Manager (PLM) ..................... 23
Power adapter, AC ................................ 8
Power button, described........................ 6
Power down Aireo .............................. 29
Power on Aireo ................................... 29
R
Radio interference................................. 2
READY, described ............................. 32
Refresh on Checkin
described ......................................... 41
Refresh on Checkin............................. 41
Refreshing
Playlist on Aireo ............................. 48
Removing
Song from My Favorites playlist .... 37
SoniqSync ....................................... 12
Wireless network configuration...... 23

Removing............................................ 12
Reset button, described ......................... 6
Reset player......................................... 29
Resetting factory defaults ................... 45
Resolving, version mismatch .............. 14
Rewinding ........................................... 34
Running
InstallShield Wizard........................ 10
SoniqSync ....................................... 13
Running............................................... 10
S
Safety and handling............................... 3
SCAN
Changing FM transmitter frequency40
Using ............................................... 47
SCAN.................................................. 47
SD card
About............................................... 57
Playing music on............................. 58
SD card reader/writer.......................... 57
SD/MMC flash storage ....................... 57
SD/MMC slot, described .................... 57
SEEK
Changing the FM transmitter
frequency..................................... 39
Using ............................................... 46
SEEK................................................... 39
SEEK................................................... 46
Select a playlist ................................... 35
Selecting
A genre............................................ 35
A playlist......................................... 35
A single from a genre...................... 37
A single from a playlist................... 37
A single from an album................... 38
A single from an artist..................... 38
A station manually .......................... 46
An album......................................... 36
Audio preference............................. 42
Display preferences......................... 44
FM transmitter preferences ............. 39
Preferences...................................... 38
SoniqSync preferences.................... 41
Selecting.............................................. 35
Setting
Network configuration preferences. 21

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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.......................... 14
Upgrading SoniqSync ..................... 13
Software .............................................. 14
Song
Adding to My Favorites playlist
From Aireo.................................. 34
From Window Media Player....... 25
Adding to My Favorites playlist ..... 34
Described ........................................ 47
Fast forward .................................... 34
Removing from Favorites playlist .. 37
Rewind ............................................ 34
Song .................................................... 34
SoniqSync
Connecting
Ad hoc for laptop ........................ 19
USB....................................... 15, 18
Wireless........................... 15, 18, 49
Connecting ...................................... 15
Connecting ...................................... 18
Connecting ...................................... 18
Connecting ...................................... 49
Described ........................................ 47
Exiting............................................. 13
Installing ........................................... 9
On Aireo.......................................... 47
Opening........................................... 13
Running........................................... 13
Uninstalling..................................... 12
Upgrading ....................................... 13
SoniqSync Host
Closing ............................................ 13
Connecting
USB....................................... 15, 18
Wireless........................... 15, 18, 49
Connecting ...................................... 15
Connecting ...................................... 18
Connecting ...................................... 18

Connecting ...................................... 49
Exiting............................................. 13
Installing ........................................... 9
Opening........................................... 13
Running........................................... 13
Starting............................................ 13
Uninstalling..................................... 12
Upgrading ....................................... 13
SoniqSync Host................................... 18
SoniqSync Installation Wizard
Running........................................... 10
Starting............................................ 10
SoniqSync Installation Wizard ........... 10
SPIDIF Digital Audio-Out jack ............ 9
SSID
Defining .......................................... 19
SSID.................................................... 19
Starting
SoniqSync ....................................... 13
SoniqSync Installation Wizard
Running....................................... 10
Starting........................................ 10
SoniqSync Installation Wizard ....... 10
SoniqSync Installation Wizard ....... 10
Starting................................................ 13
Station
Selecting manually.......................... 46
Station ................................................. 46
Status
Current ............................................ 32
FM transmit..................................... 33
Status................................................... 31
STOP, described ................................. 32
Stopping
A song ............................................. 29
SoniqSync ....................................... 13
Stopping .............................................. 13
Supported playback formats ............... 58
System requirements............................. 5
System Tray
Exiting SoniqSync from.................. 13
Opening SoniqSync from................ 13
System Tray ........................................ 13
T
Technical specifications
Audio specification ......................... 60

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 ..................................... 29
Turn Aireo on...................................... 29
Turn backlight on/off .......................... 29
U
Uninstalling SoniqSync ...................... 12
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable
Described ........................................ 16
Removing cable during upgrade ..... 14
Upgrading player ............................ 14
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable....... 14
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable....... 16
Unknown playlist ................................ 57
Upgrading
Player
Firmware ..................................... 14
Version mismatch, resolving ...... 14
Player .............................................. 14
SoniqSync Host............................... 13
Upgrading ........................................... 14
Upgrading SoniqSync ......................... 13
USB cable ............................................. 8
USB connection
Described ........................................ 16
Making ............................................ 18
USB connection .................................. 16
USB connectivity .............................. 6, 9
Using
Aireo, introduction.......................... 26
Equalizer ......................................... 29
SCAN feature.................................. 47
SCAN to change the FM transmitter
frequency..................................... 40
SEEK feature .................................. 46
SEEK to change the FM transmitter
frequency..................................... 39
V
Vehicle Player Docking Station............ 9
Version mismatch
about................................................ 14
resolving.......................................... 14

Version mismatch ............................... 14
W
Website information.............................. 5
WEP
Enabling for laptop ......................... 19
Enabling for player ......................... 21
WEP .................................................... 19
Windows Media Player
About............................................... 23
Creating playlists from.................... 25
Described ........................................ 28
Write-protected material ................. 25
Windows Media Player....................... 23
Windows System Tray
Exiting SoniqSync from.................. 13
Opening SoniqSync from................ 13
Windows System Tray........................ 13
WinZip Self-Extractor dialog
Upgrading SoniqSync ..................... 13
WinZip Self-Extractor dialog ............. 13
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Enabling for laptop ......................... 19
Enabling for player ......................... 21
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)....... 19
Wireless Access Point (WAP)
Described ........................................ 16
wireless connection to SoniqSync . 18,
49
Wireless Access Point (WAP) ............ 18
Wireless Access Point (WAP) ............ 49
Wireless connection
Described ........................................ 16
Desktop configuration..................... 16
Laptop configuration....................... 16
Making ...................................... 18, 49
Setting up ........................................ 22
Wireless connection ............................ 18
Wireless connection ............................ 49
Wireless Ethernet, described............... 16
Wireless network
Adding to your player ..................... 21
Described ........................................ 16
Wireless network ................................ 16
Wireless network configuration
Editing............................................. 22
Removing........................................ 23

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Wireless network configuration.......... 22
Write-protected material

Windows Media Player................... 25
Write-protected material ..................... 23

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