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Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, or using your new HD Radio.

Thank you for purchasing this Accurian HD Radio. Your HD Radio plays 
your favorite programming, plus new, expanding choices and amazing 
clarity. It enhances audio fi delity for both AM and FM bands, providing 
digital-quality sound and simple operation in a compact, tabletop 
stereo radio. AM sounds more like current FM, and FM has CD-like audio 
quality, virtually eliminating the static, hiss, pops, and fades of today’s 
analog radios.

HD Radio

12-1686

WHAT’s INCLUDED

HD Radio 

Remote Control 

User’s Guide

FM Antenna 

AM Antenna 

Power Supply and AC Cord

User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for 12-1686

Page 1: ... clarity It enhances audio fidelity for both AM and FM bands providing digital quality sound and simple operation in a compact tabletop stereo radio AM sounds more like current FM and FM has CD like audio quality virtually eliminating the static hiss pops and fades of today s analog radios HD Radio 12 1686 WHAT s INCLUDED HD Radio Remote Control User s Guide FM Antenna AM Antenna Power Supply and ...

Page 2: ...ols 5 Your Radio Display 6 Your Remote Control 8 Replacing the Remote Control Battery 9 Storing Your Remote Control 9 The Basics 10 Setting the Clock 10 Saving Preset Stations 10 Beyond the Basics 11 Multicast Channels 11 System Delay 11 FAQ 12 Important Safety Instructions 13 RF Emissions Information 14 Limited 90 day Warranty 14 ...

Page 3: ...alog and digital audio signals and the combined analog and digital signals are transmitted The signal will be compatible with both HD Radio receivers and analog radios HD Radio receivers are designed to reduce static hiss pops and fades by sorting through reflected signals and multi path distortion Multi path distorition is the most common form of interference and occurs when part of a signal boun...

Page 4: ...rs the signal to prevent any re emission of the RF spectrum through the radio so only the FM band not the cable TV signal is transmitted to the Radio HD signals are not currently rebroadcast via cable providers FM ANT Connect FM antenna Use the T shaped antenna in more remote areas AUX IN Connect auxiliary devices with headphone output To listen to auxiliary devices select AUX mode DC IN Plug the ...

Page 5: ...f MODE VOLUME Press once to select the source AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 andAUX IN Turn to adjust the volume CH Press to select a preset freqency DSP Press to set equalizer levels Normal Classic Rock Jazz Pop CLOCK Press to toggle between station information and date time information Hold to set the time and date PRESET STORE Lets you save stations in the radio memory See Saving Preset Stations TUN Press to ...

Page 6: ...ks until the signal is tuned in MUTE Indicates when the radio is muted Signal Strength Indicates the strength of the incoming radio signal Better signal strength will produce better sound quality MODE Indicates the radio s DSP Digital Signal Processing setting Station Song Data Displays the current station s call letters artist name and song title If song data are unavailable the time and date app...

Page 7: ...tons the radio scans for the next available station Mode When you change the radio s mode the station information appears or AUX IN for auxiliary input mode DSP When you set the equalizer levels the following icons appear in the radio display ...

Page 8: ...rmation Hold to set the time and date Power Press to turn the radio on or off VOLUME Press to adjust the volume TUNE UP DOWN Press to tune a freqency PRESET STORE Lets you save stations in the radio memory See Saving Preset Stations MUTE Press to mute the radio Press again to restore volume Number Buttons Press to select a preset freqency MODE Press once to select the source AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 and AU...

Page 9: ...ing tab to the right and pull the compartment open Insert the battery with the positive side up and carefully close the compartment until it clicks See the diagram on the remote for more information Storing Your Remote Control To store your remote control slide it under the available tabs on the back of your radio ...

Page 10: ...d date and time information Saving Preset Stations To save a frequency in your radio s memory complete the following steps 1 Press MODE to select the band AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 2 Select the frequency 3 Press PRESET STORE 4 Use the CH buttons on the radio or use the number buttons on the remote control to select a preset station number 5 Press PRESET STORE to save the preset station If you don t press PR...

Page 11: ...duce an audio delay To overcome this delay HD Radio uses a station s analog signal to enable fast tuning of an AM or FM station After approximately 5 seconds the audio from the analog signal changes to digital HD Radio If the radio station has implemented the HD Radio broadcast correctly the blend is smooth However if the station has not you will experience a skip in content of up to 5 seconds for...

Page 12: ... or you don t hear any audio you may be experiencing one of the following conditions Is the radio muted If so unmute the radio or turn up the volume Is the radio in AUX mode If so your auxiliary device may not be sending audio signals or may not be correctly connected Is anything plugged into the headphone jack If so unplug it Check all connections including power and antenna Is the signal too wea...

Page 13: ...arly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 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 pl...

Page 14: ...ll 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 Connect the equipment to an...

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