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UNDOK MP2 Android Remote Control Application

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Product Information

The product is UNDOK, an Android remote control application designed to control an audio device via a WiFi Network connection. It is compatible with any Android smartphone or tablet running Android 2.2 or later. There is also an Apple iOS version available. UNDOK allows users to establish a connection between their smart device and the audio unit(s) they wish to control as long as both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The application provides various functionalities such as managing speaker devices, browsing for audio sources, switching between modes (Internet Radio, Podcasts, Music Player, DAB, FM, Aux In), defining settings for the audio device, and controlling the volume, shuffle mode, repeat mode, preset stations, play/pause function, and radio frequencies.

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Network Connection Setup:
    • Make sure your smart device and audio unit(s) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
    • Launch the UNDOK app on your smart device. – Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a connection between your smart device and the audio unit(s).
    • If the app has trouble finding the device, try reinstalling the app.
  2. Operation:
    • Upon successful connection, you will see the Navigation Menu options.
    • Use the Navigation Menu to access different functionalities.
    • Manage Speaker Devices:
      This option allows you to manage the speaker devices used to output the audio.
    • Now Playing:
      Shows the Now Playing screen for the current mode.
    • Browse:
      Allows you to browse for appropriate audio sources depending on the current audio mode (not available in Aux In mode).
    • Source:
      Enables you to switch between modes such as Internet Radio, Podcasts, Music Player, DAB, FM, and Aux In.
    • Settings:
      Presents options to define settings for the currently controlled audio device.
    • Standby/Power Off:
      Turns the connected audio device into Standby mode or, if battery-powered, OFF.
  3. Now Playing Screen:
    • After selecting an audio source, the Now Playing screen displays details of the current track in the chosen audio mode.
    • Controlling Volume:
      • Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the volume.
      • Tap the speaker icon on the left of the volume slide to mute the speaker (when muted, the icon has a diagonal line through it).
    • Additional Controls
      • Toggle shuffle mode on or off.
      • Toggle repeat mode on or off.
      • Save or play preset stations.
      • Play/Pause function and REV/FWD function. – Options to tune and/or search up or down the radio frequencies are presented in FM mode.
  4. Preset:
    • Access the preset menu from the Now Playing screen of modes that offer the preset function by tapping on the icon.
    • The Preset option displays the available preset stores where you can save your favorite radio stations and playlists.
    • Only the preset stores of the currently selected mode are shown within each listening mode. \
    • To choose a preset, tap on the appropriate preset listed.

Introduction

  • Frontier Silicon’s UNDOK App is an application, for Android Smart Devices, that allows users to control Venice 6.5 – based audio units running, IR2.8 or later, software. Using UNDOK you can navigate between the speaker’s listening modes, browse and play content remotely.
  • The App also provides a convenient way to display RadioVIS content, on your connected Smart Device, for DAB/DAB+/FM digital radio units without a suitable display.
  • Connection is via a network (Ethernet and Wi-Fi) to the audio device being controlled.
    Note: 
    • The UNDOK App runs on any Android Smartphone or tablet running Android 2.2 or later. An Apple iOS version is also available.
    • For brevity, “Smart Device” is used in this guide to mean any Smartphone or tablet running a suitable version of the Android operating system.

Getting Started

UNDOK can control an audio device via a WiFi Network connection. Before UNDOK can be used to control an audio device you must first establish a connection between the Smart Device running UNDOK and the audio unit(s) you wish to control by ensuring they are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Network Connection Setup
Ensure your smart device is connected to the required Wi-Fi network (see the documentation for your device for details). The audio devices to be controlled should also be set up to use the same Wi-Fi network. To connect your audio devices to the appropriate network either consult the documentation for your audio device or alternatively audio devices based on Fronetir Silicon’s Venice 6.5 module can be connected to your chosen network remotely via the UNDOK app. The ‘Set up audio system’ option on the UNDOK Navigation Menu walks you through the various setup stages via a series of screens. Once a stage is completed, to proceed to the next screen, swipe from right to left. Alternatively to go back a stage swipe from left to right.
You can abort the wizard at any stage by pressing the back button or exiting the App.
Note : If the app have problem finding device, please reinstall the app.

Operation

This section describes the functionality available with UNDOK organized by the Navigation Menu options.
The primary navigation tool is the Navigation Menu that can be accessed at any time either by tapping on the icon in the top right-hand corne

Menu options:
The menu options and the functionality available are described in greater detail in the following sections.

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Now Playing Screen

Once an audio source has been selected, the now playing screen show details of the current track in the chosen audio mode. The display will vary dependent on the functionality available in the audio mode and the images and information associated with the audio file or broadcast currently playing.

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Preset

  • The preset menu is accessed from the Now Playing screen of those modes that offer the preset function by tapping on the UNDOK-MP2-Android-Remote-Control-Application-fig-7 icon.
  • The Preset option displays the available preset stores in which your favourite radio stations and playlists can be saved. Available in Internet radio, Podcasts, DAB or FM modes, only the presets stores of the currently selected mode are shown within each listening mode.
    • To choose a preset
    • To store a preset
      • Tap on the appropriate preset listed
      • Tap on the UNDOK-MP2-Android-Remote-Control-Application-fig-8 icon for the required preset to store the current audio source in that location.
        Note: this will overwrite any previously stored value in that particular preset store location.

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Browse

The availability and list options presented for browsing audio content will depend on the mode and available stations/audio libraries.
To browse and play available audio sources 

  • Use the presented menu tree to navigate to and select the required audio source. The options and depth of the tree depend on the mode and available audio sources.
  • Menu options with a right facing chevron give access to further menu branches.

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Source

Presents the available audio source modes. The list presented will depend on the capabilities of the audio devices.

  • Internet Radio Podacsts
    Providesaccess to a wide variety of internet radio stations available on the controlled audio device.
  • Music Player
    Enables you to select and play music from any available shared music library on the network or on a storage device attached to the USB socket of the audio device currently being controlled.
  • DAB
    Allows control of the DAB radio capabilities of the controlled audio device.
  • FM
    Allows control of the FM radio capabilities of the controlled audio device.
  • Aux in
    Allows playback of audio from a device physically plugged into the Aux In socket of the controlled audio device.

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UNDOK Settings

Access from the top menu by tap UNDOK-MP2-Android-Remote-Control-Application-fig-11 icon, the Settings menu provides general settings for the audio device

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Settings

Access from the top menu by tap UNDOK-MP2-Android-Remote-Control-Application-fig-11 icon, the Settings menu provides general settings for the audio device

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Equaliser
Accessed from the Settings Menu or via the EQ icon (available on the multi-room volume control screen) the EQ options allow you to choose from a menu of preset values and the user definable My EQ.

  • To select an EQ profile
    • Tap on the EQ option you require.
    • The current selection is indicated with a tick.

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  • Editing the My EQ option presents a further window which allows you to define the ‘My EQ’ settings:
  • Drag the sliders to adjust

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Setup new speaker

  • The UNDOK speaker setup wizard helps configure a suitable audio device to connect to the user’s
  • Wi-Fi network. The wizard is accessible from the Navigation Menu and Settings screen.
  • A series of screens walks you through the various stages. To proceed to the next screen swipe from right to left. Alternatively to go back a stage swipe from left to right.
  • You can abort the wizard at any stage by pressing the back button or exiting the App.
  • The Slow blinking LED on your audio device should indicate that the device is in WPS or Connect mode, see the User Guide for your device for details.

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  • Your audio device (in WPS or Connect mode) should appear under Suggested Audio Systems. Listed under Other will be available Wi-Fi networks as well as potential audio devices.
  • If your device does not appear in either list; check it is switched on and in the correct connection mode.
  • To rescan for potential devices/networks the Rescan option is available at the bottom of the Other list.

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  • Once you have selected the desired audio device, you are presented with the opportunity to rename the device. When you are happy with the new name tap the
  • Done option.
    Note: the user name can be up to 32 characters and contain letters, numbers, spaces and most characters available on a standard qwerty keyboard.

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  • The next stage enables you to select the Wi-Fi network to which you wish to add the audio device. You will need to enter the network password if required.

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    Note: If the password is incorrect or mistyped the connection will fail and you will need to start again by selecting ‘Set up new Speaker’.

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  • Once the network is selected and correct password entered the App configures the audio device, switches the audio device and the App smart device to the selected network and checks to ensure the setup has been successful. Once completed you can either exit the setup wizard or set up another suitable speaker device.

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Documents / Resources

UNDOK MP2 Android Remote Control Application [pdf] User Manual
Venice 6.5, MP2, MP2 Android Remote Control Application, Android Remote Control Application, Remote Control Application, Control Application, Application

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