Radio Shack 12-1686 User's Manual
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1. has not you will experience a skip in content of up to 5 seconds for a 2 or higher channel This is not an issue with your HD Radio This is an HD Radio broadcaster s implementation issue which should be corrected by the station over time Today s analog is only present on the main channel Should you tune directly to a station s multicast channel the HD Radio Tabletop will delay playing audio or content for up to 5 seconds This is normal operation ACCUR IAN FAQ Why does my audio quality change after a few seconds on some HD Radio stations and on some other stations skip when first 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 reach enhanced digital levels This is not an issue with your HD Radio This is an HD Radio broadcaster s implementation issue which the station should correct over time What can do if my audio is unclear or don t hear any audio If your radio audio is unclear or you don t hear any audio you may be experiencing one of the following conditions e Is the radio muted If so unmute the radio or turn up the volume e Is the radio in AUX mode If so your auxiliary device may not be sending audio signals or may not be correctly connected e Is anything plugged into the headphone jack If so unplug it e Check all connections including power and antenna e Is the signal too weak I2. ACCURIAN HD Radio 12 1686 User s Guide 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 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 User s Guide FM Antenna AM Antenna Power Supply and AC Cord Please read this user s guide before installing setting up or using your new HD Radio ACCUR IAN Content HOW HD Radio works ss sisiesssicscsscnsseccessesssssccessdecsesssadsesseoveses 3 OUCH SUAIG A E 4 Connecting Your Radio seessessessesessessessesseseeseesesseseeseesessesseseeseese 4 Capile Radio Signals ssescesesiosireissinnsiuvesesersneoviseiseninnirn sinsero 4 Connecting HeadphoneS se sessessesseseesessesseseeseesessesseseeseesessesss 5 YoUr Radio COITOS oeeersreeide cemere n EErEE EEEE Eet 5 Your Radio Display esesessessessessessessessessessessessessessessessessessessessesse 6 Your Remote Control seesseseessessessessessessessessessessessessessesseosessesses 8 Replacing the Remote Control Battery s ssessesseesesseesseseese 9 Storing Your Remote Control e sessessessessesesessesseseesessessesseseesesss 9 TMO BASICS sevccasccusacesecescossicssescevsces
3. AM2 FM1 FM2 or Song Name Processing setting the AUX mode FM 4 MUTE Indicates when the radio is muted Station Song Data Displays the current station s call letters artist name and song title If song data are unavailable the time and date appear 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 the bottom of the radio s display VOLUME ACCUR AN Seeking When you hold down the Deek inaa 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 HOR MAL Hormal ACCUR AN Your Remote Control To use your remote control the first time pull the plastic tab out of the battery compartment es Your remote control helps you access your radio s features mc from a distance A 2A CLOCK Press to toggle between station information and date time information Hold to set the time and date MODE Press once to select the source AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 and AUX Power Press to turn the radio on or off DSP Press to set audio levels Normal Classic Rock Jazz Pop VOLUME Press to adjust the v
4. an object and arrives at the receiver at a different time than the main signal To learn more about HD Radio technology and to find HD Radio Stations visit www hdradio com Radio ACCUR IAN Quick Start Connecting Your Radio To avoid interference keep the power supply away from the radio while in use AUX IN Connect auxiliary devices with FM ANT Connect FM antenna Use the T shaped antenna in more remote areas headphone output To listen to auxiliary devices select AUX mode AM Antenna Press down the two spring terminals connect the AM antenna wires and position the antenna for the best reception Plug the power supply into the DC IN port plug the AC cord into the power supply and then plug the AC plug into the wall outlet 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 radio to the FM signal from some cable TV providers contact your cable TV provider for assistance The installation must include a splitter that filters 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 ACCUR IAN Connecting Headphones Insert the headphones plug into the stereo minijack on the fro
5. f so tune to a stronger station or reposition your radio and or antenna e Ifyou are using an antenna other than the one supplied make sure the antenna supports FM reception If the antenna uses an FM trap make sure the FM trap is off Note Ifyou are using an amplified antenna with adjustable gain turn down the gain all the way and adjust slowly upward ACCUR AN Important Safety Instructions So eae a 11 12 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 grounding type 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 duri
6. mber Press MODE to select the band AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 Select the frequency Press PRESET STORE Use the CH buttons on the radio or use the number buttons on the remote control to select a preset station number Press PRESET STORE to save the preset station If you don t press PRESET STORE again within a few Currently saved seconds the radio returns to normal mode without frequency saving the frequency in memory Your radio provides six preset positions for each band AM1 AM2 FM1 ACCUR IAN 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 music formats When your radio tunes in the HD channel if a number appears on the right side of the station frequency for example 89 3 1 this indicates the existence of multicast services Use the TUNE to select a multicast channel for the frequency System Delay Digital systems inherently produce 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
7. ng 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 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 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 No open flame sources such as lit candles should be placed on the apparatus The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus ACCUR AN RF EMISSIONS INFORMATION 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 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
8. nt of the radio Connecting headphones mutes the speakers Note The headphone jack can be used as stereo output to another system Headphones Your Radio Controls POWER Press to turn the radio on or off MODE VOLUME Press once to select the source AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 andAUX IN Turn to adjust the volume PRESET STORE Lets you save stations in the radio memory See Saving Preset Stations CLOCK Press to toggle between station information and date time information Hold to set the time and date CH Press to select a preset freqency TUN DSP Press to tune a station up or down Press to set equalizer levels incrementally Hold down to search for Normal Classic Rock Jazz Pop a freqency up or down ACCUR AN Your Radio Display Your HD Radio s display provides valuable information to help you access the radio s many features and functions HD Indicates HD radio broadcasts The icon blinks until the signal is tuned in Frequency Signal Strength Displays the current Station s frequency A 1 indicates a station with multicast channels Indicates the strength of the incoming radio signal Better signal strength will produce better sound quality so 3 1 FM Hil CLA Band MODE an Displays the radio s A ae a Fj Indicates the radio s band setting AM1 Artist f Group DSP Digital Signal
9. olume TUNE UP DOWN Press to tune a freqency MUTE Press to mute the radio Press again to restore volume PRESET STORE Lets you save stations in the radio memory See Saving Preset Stations Number Buttons Press to select a preset freqency ACCURIAN ACCUR AN 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 for more information Storing Your Remote Control To store your remote control slide it under the available tabs on the back of your radio Z Y S Q 4 Cat No 12 1686 Radio Shack HD Tabletop ACCUR AN The Basics Setting the Clock To set your radio s clock complete the following steps 1 2 Turn on your radio Press and hold the CLOCK button until the time display appears with the hour blinking Use the TUN buttons to set the hour and press the CLOCK button The minutes value starts blinking Repeat step 3 for the minutes AM PM date month and year After you set the year the radio display returns to normal with the updated date and time information Saving Preset Stations To save a frequency in your radio s memory complete the following steps 1 Note Preset station nu
10. omplete warranty details and exclusions check with your local RadioShack store RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth TX 76102 04 04 Actual product may vary from images contained in this document 2006 RadioShack Inc All rights reserved Accurian is a trademark used by RadioShack HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity 12 1686 Digital Corporation 07A06 Printed in China
11. vericesctvesessesrsassccesesesnersesoes 10 OCC CHS ClO Kesini EE aiaiai 10 Saving Preset SUALIOINS cessacessceaserscascnecnece creraacassnssoeasstaieaceneese 10 B yond the BASICS cascssanciecssvnxaccesesnesercssinnasvestenvassancanvaevenvent 11 Matica tA Na lon ta gE E acennnaneanss 11 System Delay ssensessessessessesseesesseeseeseeseeseeseeseeseesseseesseseesseseesseseesss 11 FPO EE E E EEEE E AA NE E E E 12 Important Safety Instructions ssssscccssssssceosssssscoossssseeo 13 RF Emissions Information ssssceessscceccssccocsssceccsseceessseeeso 14 Limited 90 day Warranty cccccccssscccccssscsccccccscccoees 14 ACCUR IAN How HD Radio works HD Radio produces a smooth natural response and room filling sound that belies its compact size HD Radio stations can broadcast data artist and song information weather traffic and more and multiple channels at their same familiar position on the radio dial 1 The digital signal is compressed using HD Radio compression technology 2 Stations bundle both analog 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 bounces off
12. 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the device Consult your local RadioShack or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your radio WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers For c
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