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More Features

Changing the display mode (station frequency/song info*/clock time) 

The Radio normally displays the station frequency when the power is on. 
To recall the clock time:
1. Tap the 

Display

button. 

2. When the power is off, the Radio displays the current clock time, 

even if the default display mode is the station frequency.

* Note:

Song artist and title may be available as an additional display mode if the

station broadcasts in HD Radio. 

Dim/Setup button

The bright display mode is the default setting. Tap the 

Dim/Setup

button to

change the display from dim to medium or bright.

Bass Trim

When the Recepter Radio

®

HD is near a wall, the bass may be more pronounced. 

To reduce the bass:
1. Press the 

Dim/Setup

button for three seconds to bring up the “SETUP MENU.”

2. Select with Bass Trim with the 

Tuning

knob. Press the 

Tuning

knob to enter 

Bass Setup. Adjust to achieve the desired amount of bass output. The range 
is: 0 (Normal) to -6. Press the Tuning knob to accept changes.  

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Displaying the remaining Sleep time

While the Radio is in Sleep mode, press the 

Snooze/sleep

button 

once. The remaining Sleep time will be temporarily displayed, after 
which the display will revert to its normal readout (either current 
clock time or radio frequency, depending on which has been selected). 

Using the Sleep function

This function will turn the Radio off automatically after a predetermined time.
1. When the Radio is on (no alarm is sounding), hold down the 

Snooze/sleep

button (or the 

Sleep

button on the Remote Control) for 1 second.

2. The words “–SLEEP TIME SET–” are shown in the display, and the time 

“60:00” is shown temporarily.

3. Each additional press of the 

Snooze/sleep

button will reduce the 

remaining Sleep time in 10-minute increments, to the nearest 10 
minutes. 

Example:

If there are 59:48 minutes remaining in Sleep time, 

pressing the button once will reduce the Sleep time to 50 minutes, 
twice will reduce it to 40 minutes, etc.

042-002310-E Recepter Radio HD Manual.qxd  11/7/05  3:15 PM  Page 10

Summary of Contents for Recepter

Page 1: ...Recepter Radio HD Owner s Manual Shown with second speaker for stereo operation ...

Page 2: ...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 the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed ...

Page 3: ...rising 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 ...

Page 4: ...ce 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...

Page 5: ...ut the antenna to its full length and orient the wire for the best reception 5 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...

Page 6: ...necting 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 remo...

Page 7: ...trol to select the preset you wish to listen to Clearing stations from preset memory 1 Push the Tuning knob until the Presets display appears 2 Turn the Tuning knob to the preset you wish to clear 3 Press and hold the Clear Preset button for 2 seconds until the Presets Empty display appears When a station is cleared from memory the Radio will mute until the tuning knob is turned again Note Holding...

Page 8: ...utilizes a station s current analog signal to enable fast tuning of an AM or FM station After approximately 5 seconds the audio will blend from analog to digital HD Radio If the blend is smooth the radio station has implemented the HD Radio broadcast correctly However if the station has not you will experience a skip in content of approximately 5 seconds This is not a problem with your Recepter Ra...

Page 9: ... is reset Using the Snooze function 1 When the alarm sounds push the Snooze sleep button or the Sleep button on the Remote Control once to silence the alarm for 10 minutes 2 If the Snooze sleep button is pushed again within 3 seconds of the first push 5 minutes will be added to Snooze sleep time up to a maximum of 60 minutes Example If the button is pushed rapidly three times the Radio will go int...

Page 10: ...t to achieve the desired amount of bass output The range is 0 Normal to 6 Press the Tuning knob to accept changes 10 Displaying the remaining Sleep time While the Radio is in Sleep mode press the Snooze sleep button once The remaining Sleep time will be temporarily displayed after which the display will revert to its normal readout either current clock time or radio frequency depending on which ha...

Page 11: ...pectrum through the Radio so only the FM band not the cable TV signal is transmitted to the Radio As of the writing of this manual HD signals are not being rebroadcast via cable providers Antenna grounding Example of antenna grounding per the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Notice for Cable TV System Installer Please make note of Article 820 40 of the NEC of USA that provides guidelines for ...

Page 12: ...rom state to state If service seems necessary First contact the retailer from whom you purchased the system If that is not possible write to Boston Acoustics Inc 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 U S A Call 978 538 5000 or email parts bostonacoustics com We will promptly advise you of what action to take If it is necessary to return the product to the factory please ship it prepaid After it has b...

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