Recepter Radio® HD Owner 's Manual Shown with second speaker for stereo operation. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read all safety statements found in the user manual. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates double insulation. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 14. Maintain a minimum distance of 2" (50mm) around the front, rear, and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings or placing on or around the apparatus items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. 15. No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 16. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. U.S. Users Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the receiver could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Users: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 3 T hank you for choosing the Boston Acoustics® Recepter Radio® HD. We have designed this product to provide rich, lifelike musical sound and simple operation in a compact, tabletop stereo radio. Across the country, AM and FM radio stations are upgrading to digital HD RadioTM broadcasting, which the Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio HD is specially designed to receive. In addition to greatly enhanced digital quality sound, HD Radio stations will soon broadcast multiple channels and data simultaneously on their same, familiar position on the radio dial. The Recepter Radio HD sorts it all out to bring you your favorite current programming, or new and expanding choices ­ with a clarity you've never experienced before. iBiquity Digital's HD Radio technology will enhance both the AM and FM bands' audio fidelity. AM will sound more like FM does today, and FM will have CD-like audio quality. The static, hiss, pops, and fades heard on today's analog radios will be virtually eliminated, thus ensuring crystal-clear reception. To learn more about HD Radio technology and find an HD Radio Station On-the-Air, visit www.hdradio.com. How HD RadioTM works 1. Stations bundle both analog and digital audio signals (with text data, such as artist and song information, weather, traffic, and more). 2. The digital signal is compressed using iBiquity's HD Radio compression technology. 3. The combined analog and digital signals are transmitted. 4. The most common form of interference, multipath distortion, occurs when part of a signal bounces off an object and arrives at the receiver at a different time than the main signal. HD Radio receivers are designed to sort through the reflected signals and reduce static, hiss, pops, and fades. 5. The signal will be compatible with both HD Radio receivers and analog radios. Copyright © 2000-2005 iBiquity Digital Corporation. The Recepter Radio HD's surprising performance is made possible by Boston Acoustics' many years of experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance audio equipment. The key to the Radio's sound is its Boston-designed wide-range driver. Optimized specifically for the Radio, it is combined with a digitally equalized amplifier that uses proprietary BassTrac® circuitry for full, satisfying bass even at low volume. The result is smooth, natural response and room-filling sound that belies its small size. This outstanding audio performance is coupled with an HD Radio AM/FM tuner with a 20 preset-station memory for clear, distortion-free reception. 4 The Recepter Radio® HD also has two independent wake-up alarms. Either alarm can be set to music or tone. A large, easy-to-read LCD clearly presents the station, clock, and alarm/sleep status, while a built-in sleep function lets the Radio play for up to 60 minutes before turning off automatically. The Radio is fast and easy to use and set, since times and stations can be rapidly selected by spinning a knob rather than repeatedly pressing buttons. And once you have stored your favorite stations in memory, the tuning knob can be set to tune in only those stations. The Recepter Radio HD also features an auxiliary input that allows the connection of any device with a headphone output. Simply connect the device to the 1/8" input jack (located in the rear of the Radio) and you can listen to your iPod®, MP3 player, CD player, or other source through the Recepter Radio HD. The Display The Control Panel The Remote Control Owner's Manual Please save this owner's manual for future reference. If you should need an additional copy, it may be downloaded from the Boston Acoustics website: www.bostonacoustics.com/RRHD. 5 Owner's Manual Legend Some operations may be accomplished with either the Remote Control or the Radio. Icons will represent where the buttons are located. Text in quotes (e.g., "Alarm") are indicators shown on the display, while bold words (e.g., Tuning knob) refer to buttons and knobs. Unpacking the Recepter Radio® HD Please save all the original packaging. It provides the safest way to transport your unit. Connecting the power cord 1. Insert the power supply cord into the port labeled 12V DC on the rear of the Radio. 2. Insert the AC cord into the power supply and insert the AC plug into the wall outlet. Be sure to keep the power supply away from the Radio while in use, as it may cause interference. Note: The Recepter Radio HD is not designed for automotive use. Connecting the FM antenna wire The FM antenna comes attached. If the antenna is disconnected or you wish to attach an external indoor FM antenna, follow these steps: 1. Push the Type F connector plug on the end of the antenna wire on the receptacle on the Radio marked FM antenna 75. 2. Straighten out the antenna to its full length and orient the wire for the best reception. ( Connecting the second speaker 1. Remove the second speaker from the packaging. 2. Insert the speaker plug into the jack labeled 2nd spkr. The Radio's default setting is stereo; however, if you do not hear stereo sound from the system, please follow this procedure: 1. Press and hold the Dim/Setup button for three seconds to bring up the "SETUP MENU." 2. Using the Tuning knob, scroll down to "2ND SPKR" and push the knob in to select. The selection will flash. 3. Turn the Tuning knob to select "YES (STEREO)." Press the Tuning knob to accept. Note: If you choose to operate the radio without the second speaker, please set the radio to "NO (MONO)." 6 Connecting an auxiliary device (iPod®/MP3 Player/CD Player) 1. Turn down the volume level on the device you would like to connect to the Radio and connect the device to its cable (not included). 2. While both units are off, insert the plug into the input labeled Aux on the rear of the Radio. 3. Turn on the Radio and press the Tuning knob to select "-AUX-" or press the Enter button on the remote. 4. Raise the volume of the device to find the best sound without distortion. If the volume is too soft, raise the volume on the Recepter Radio® HD. Connecting headphones Insert the headphones plug into the stereo minijack labeled Phones on the rear of the radio. When you are listening to headphones, the speakers will be muted except for the alarms. Note: The headphone jack is also designed to be used as a stereo line output for connecting to another system. Headphones are in stereo mode, even when the second speaker is not attached. Installing the remote battery Place the remote control face down on a flat surface. Using your thumb, push the locking tab to the right and pull the battery compartment open with your finger. Insert the battery with positive side (+) up. Carefully close the compartment until it clicks. The Basics ­ Setting the clock 1. Lift the door of the control panel and push the Clock button to bring up the "Clock Set" display. 2. Turn the Tuning or Volume knob to the desired time and press the Clock button, Tuning or Volume knob to set. Note: This radio is equipped with a supercapacitor. The supercapacitor will keep the clock time, preset/alarm settings, and stored presets for up to two days when AC power is interrupted. The Radio and alarm will not operate without AC power. Clock display, radio operation, and alarm functionality will resume when AC power is restored. Turning on/off the radio Press the On/off button on the Recepter Radio HD or on the Remote Control to turn the unit on or off. The Radio can also be turned on by pressing the Volume knob or the + or ­ buttons on the Remote Control. Adjusting the volume Turn the Volume knob on the Recepter Radio HD or press the + or ­ buttons on the remote to adjust the volume. When the Radio is turned on, the volume will return to the previous setting unless it was very loud, in which case it will go to volume level 40. 7 Muting the system Pressing the Mute button on the Remote Control will mute all sound. The Radio will remain silent until the Mute button or a volume control is used. Turning off the Radio will also cancel the mute command. Radio ­ Choosing the AM/FM band Push the Tuning knob or the Enter button on the Remote Control to select the source: "-AM-", "-FM-", "-Presets-", and "-AUX-". The Tuning knob tunes the radio, sets the time, and controls the Setup Menu. Manually tuning to a station After choosing either the AM or FM band, turn the Tuning knob until the desired station is selected or press the Select Up or Select Down buttons on the Remote Control. Entering stations into preset memory 1. Tune the Radio to a desired station. 2. Press and hold the Store Preset button for 2 seconds. 3. The display will show the preset station number in the upper-left corner of the display. Note: Stations will store in the order that they were entered into memory, regardless of whether they are FM or AM stations. Listening to preset stations 1. Push the Tuning knob until the "-Presets-" display appears. 2. Turn the Tuning knob or Select Up or Select Down buttons on the Remote Control to select the preset you wish to listen to. Clearing stations from preset memory 1. Push the Tuning knob until the "-Preset ...