Acoustic Research ART1, Owner'S Manual, Page: 11 / 64

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BASIC OPERATION
Power/Standby Mode
When the unit is plugged in it automatically assumes standyby mode, with the clock displayed (see
images below).
Press the button on the top of the radio to turn the radion on.
Mode (Source) Selection
1. Press the MENU button to access the mode selection screen.
2. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight FM, AM, iPod, AUX or Nature (to select one of
four included nature sounds).
3. Press OK to select the highlighted menu choice.
FM Radio Operation
See “Radio Operation” on page 14.
AM Radio Operation
See “Radio Operation” on page 14.
iPod Operation
See “iPod Operation” on page 17.
Auxiliary Input
Select AUX to access an audio source connected to the AUX IN connector on the back of the
radio.
NOTE: If a device is connected to the AUX IN connector while listening to another source,
the unit will display the message “Switch to AUX?”. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight
YES or NO and then press the OK button to confirm.
Nature Sounds Mode
The unit contains four relaxing Nature sounds that can be accessed at any time or selected as your
wake-up source for an alarm. To listen to a Nature sound, select Nature from the MENU and then
use the rotary encoder to highlight one of the following sounds: OCEAN, BROOK, NIGHT, or RAIN.
Press the
OK button to confirm.
NO ALARMS SET
ALARM 1 AND 2 SET