Accurian 12-1686 User Manual

Manual is about: HD Radio

Summary of 12-1686

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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 di...

  • Page 2: Content

    2 3 content how hd radio works ........................................................... 3 quick start ........................................................................... 4 connecting your radio ................................................................4 cable radio signals ............

  • Page 3: How Hd Radio Works

    2 3 how hd radio works hd radio produces a smooth, natural response and room-fi lling sound that belies its compact size. Hd radio stations can broadcast data (artist and song information, weather, traffi c, and more) and multiple channels at their same, familiar position on the radio dial. 1. The d...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    4 5 quick start connecting your radio to avoid interference, keep the power supply away from the radio while in use. Cable radio signals the radio’s fm antenna connector is a standard f-connector and will accept cable fm feeds from most cable systems that provide fm programming. To connect your radi...

  • Page 5: Connecting Headphones

    4 5 connecting headphones insert the headphones plug into the stereo minijack on the front of the radio. Connecting headphones mutes the speakers. Note: the headphone jack can be used as stereo output to another system. Your radio controls headphones power press to turn the radio on or off. Mode / v...

  • Page 6: Your Radio Display

    6 7 your radio display your hd radio’s display provides valuable information to help you access the radio’s many features and functions. Linking appears as the radio accesses the hd broadcast for a selected hd radio station (-2 or higher). Volume as you adjust the volume, the volume bar appears at t...

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    6 7 seeking when you hold down the tune - / + buttons, 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: Your Remote Control

    8 9 your remote control to use your remote control the fi rst time, pull the plastic tab out of the battery compartment. Your remote control helps you access your radio’s features from a distance. Clock press to toggle between station information and date / time information. Hold to set the time and...

  • Page 9: Storing Your Remote Control

    8 9 replacing the remote control battery to replace the battery, use your thumb to push the battery compartment locking 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 ...

  • Page 10: The Basics

    10 11 the basics setting the clock to set your radio’s clock, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on your radio. 2. Press and hold the clock button until the time display appears with the hour blinking. 3. Use the tun - / + buttons to set the hour and press the clock button. The minutes value star...

  • Page 11: Beyond The Basics

    10 11 and fm2) for a total of 24. Beyond the basics multicast channels in addition to digital sound quality, hd radio broadcasters can offer multiple programming channels simultaneously using their existing frequency on the radio dial. These additional channels can offer expanded news, talk, and mus...

  • Page 12: Faq

    12 13 faq why does my audio quality change after a few seconds on some hd radio stations and on some other stations skip when i fi rst tune in? Hd radio stations blend analog signals to digital hd radio. The blend is typically smooth, but in some cases, the audio quality can take a few seconds to re...

  • Page 13

    12 13 important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 14: Rf Emissions Information

    ©2006. Radioshack, inc. All rights reserved. Accurian is a trademark used by radioshack. Hd radio is a registered trademark of ibiquity digital corporation. This product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from th...