Polk Audio Radio HDX3 User's Manual
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1. olkkaudio designs HDX User s Guide o Oo Oo Oo a g o Oo an g Radio Introduction HD Radio stations offer digital quality sound simultaneous data transmission and multiple channels of programming all from their familiar location on the radio dial The HDX3 provides rich lifelike sound and simple operation in a compact stereo system Its smooth natural response and room filling sound enhance audio fidelity on both AM and FM bands polk audio What s In The Box HDX3 console Speakers 2 Speaker cables 2 AM Antenna FM Antennas 2 Remote Control Who Is Polk Audio The acoustic system of the HDX3 was designed for maximum performance by Polk Audio an award winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products for over 30 years Polk Audio holds over 50 patents for advances in audio design and technology Polk s products include loudspeakers and electronic components for home auto and marine applications including the first XM satellite radio home component tuner the world s first audiophile grade active P addressable loudspeaker the first THX Ultra2 Certified in ceiling loudspeaker and the first entertainment system to include HD Radio technology satellite radio capability and a DVD player For more information please visit www polkaudio com HD Radio Technology amp Multicasting The single largest technological advancement in radio in more than 45 years HD Radio techn2. Inc HDX3 is a trademark of Polk Audio Inc Setting Up Your HDX3 1 Connect The FM Antenna To attach either of the provided FM antennas connect it to the 75 ohm port and position for best reception For optimal FM reception use the T shaped dipole Position its arms laterally or vertically for best reception of your favorite stations The black wire antenna may be adequate for receiving strong stations in urban areas while the dipole will provide better reception of weak stations from more rural locations Note For Cable Radio The HDX3 can accept cable FM programming Contact your cable TV provider for assistance connecting your radio to a cable FM feed The cable installation must be able to filter re emission of the RF spectrum so that only the FM band and not the cable TV signal is transmitted to the radio 2 Connect The AM Antenna Connect the AM antenna wires matching the color to the AM antenna terminals and position the antenna for best reception 3 Connect The Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the terminals on the speakers and on the HDX3 console RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK For best stereo reproduction each speaker should be approximately the same distance away from the primary listening position and this distance should be approximately equal to the separation between the two speakers Finally for best bass performance place the speakers at least 1 25 mm from a back wall Note To avoid blocking the
3. 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 receiver What can I do if my audio is not clear or don t hear any audio If your radio audio isn t clear or you don t hear any audio you may be experiencing one of the following conditions a Check all connections including power and antenna a Is the radio muted If so unmute the radio or turn up the volume Only the main channel contains an analog signal If you tune directly to a station s multicast channel the audio will delay for approximately 5 seconds This is normal operation Note HD Radio broadcasts in the AM band may terminate at night due to FCC regulations Saving Stations Into Preset Memory The HDX3 provides 6 preset channels for each AM and FM band AM1 AM2 FM1 FM2 for 24 total presets Manually tune the station Press PRESET STORE on the HDX3 console or on the remote control On the remote control press the number button to select a preset location On the HDX3 console press PRESET PRESET to select a preset location Press PRESET STORE again Recalling Stations From Memory Press the Volume Mode knob on the HDX3 console or MODE on the remote control to select either an AM or FM mode On the remote control press the number button to recall the preset station On the HDX3 console press PRESET PRESET to r
4. cooling vents on the sides of the HDX3 console place the speakers at least 1 away from the console sides 4 Connect The Power Supply Plug the powersupply cord into a wall outlet 5 Connect To An Audio System Optional To connect the HDX3 to another audio device connect a stereo cable not supplied to the LINE OUT VAR port The HDX3 volume controls also control the volume for playback so this full range output can be used with a subwoofer or a full range speaker system 6 Connect An Auxiliary Device MP3 Player Optional Turn down the volume level on both the device you are connecting and the HDX3 and plug the device into the AUX port on the front of the HDX3 Start with the volume in the 12 o clock position Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones into the stereo minijack on the front of the console Note The headphone jack can be used as a stereo output jack When you connect headphones the speakers are muted gD Antenna Terminals FM Antenna Port Line Out Speaker Terminals Play Repeat Random Fast Forward Console Controls Pause Preset Next Track The buttons on the HDX3 console are multi functional The labels on the buttons indicate CD functions and the labels below the buttons Preset Store TUN indicate radio functions gt il 6 PRESET STORE PRESET Volume Mode Power H Radio PRESET PRESET EQ Stop Rewind Push to set EQ from Preset Previous Tr
5. pinched by items placed upon or against It paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliances 14 Lightning For added protection during a lightning storm or when left un attended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on this audio video product 18 19 20 21 22 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from wall outlets and r
6. ION Do not open the top cover There are no user serviceable parts inside the Unit leave all servicing to qualified service personnel Limited One Year Warranty Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other party Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this HDX3 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible war ranty service please register your new product online at www polkaudio com registration or call Polk customer service 800 377 7655 in the USA within ten 10 days of the date of original purchase Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite A San Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or wor
7. ack Normal Classic TUN Rock Jazz Speech designs Jh EO settings are not i available when using CD Tray CD Eject AUX input headphones Headphones output Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time pull out the plastic tab from the battery compartment The buttons on your remote control correspond to the controls on the HDX3 console with the addition of a MUTE button CLOCK button and numbered buttons for access to preset radio stations To replace the remote control battery CR2025 press the battery release Q and slide the battery compartment open a d Cautions TUNER o Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced a Replace only with the same or equivalent type Battery Release Power Repeat Random Press to access custom playback options Repeat 1 Repeat All and Random Mute The HDX3 console remains muted until you press MUTE again or adjust the volume 1 6 Press to access preset stations Tuning A Station Press the Volume Mode knob on the HDX3 console or MODE on the remote control to select either an AM or FM mode Use the tuner buttons on the HDX3 console or on the remote control to select a station To search for a station press and hold the tuner buttons When the HDX3 recognizes an HD Radio channel the HD Radio logo appears HD Radio Multicast Channels FM Only In addition to digital quality sound some HD Radio broad
8. casters offer multiple programs simultaneously using multicast channels on their existing frequency If the station offers multicast programming 1 appears next to the station frequency Use the tuner buttons to select multicast channels Tuning up the frequency band will take you to that radio station s next subchannel which would have a 2 after its frequency Audio Delay In HD Radio Systems Digital systems inherently produce an audio delay The HDX3 uses a station s analog signal to tune the station After approximately 5 seconds the analog audio blends to digital The blend is typically smooth but if the station has not implemented their HD Radio broadcast correctly you may experience a skip This is not a problem with your radio It is a broadcast implementation issue which the station should correct over time Playing CDs Turn on the HDX3 Press the Volume Mode knob on the HDX3 console or MODE on the remote control to select CD mode Press the CD Eject button The CD tray opens Load the CD in the CD tray and press the CD Eject button again The CD tray closes Press PLAY Use the controls on the HDX3 console or on the remote control Optional Press the Repeat Random button to access custom playback options Repeat 1 Repeat All and Random FAQ Why does my audio quality change after a few seconds on some HD Radio stations HD Radio stations blend analog signals to digital HD Radio signals
9. ecall the preset station Setting The Clock Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control for 2 seconds The clock display changes to the date over the time and then enters clock set mode with the month flashing Use the tuner buttons on the remote control to set the month then press CLOCK The date flashes Use the tuner buttons to set the date then press CLOCK The year flashes Use the tuner buttons to set the year then press CLOCK The hour flashes Use the tuner buttons to set the hour then press CLOCK The minute flashes Use the tuner buttons to set the minute then press CLOCK The AM PM setting flashes Use the tuner buttons to set the AM PM setting Press and hold CLOCK The clock displays the new date and time 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 a Is the signal too weak If so tune to a stronger station or reposition your radio and or antenna If you 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 If you are using an amplified antenna with adjustable gain turn down the gain all the way and adjust slowly upward Important Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment This product was designed and manufactur
10. ed to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions of which you should be particularly aware 1 Read Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the system 2 Retain Instructions Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions 4 Follow Instructions Follow all operating and use instructions 5 Cleaning Unplug the product before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub ina wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions using Mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer 9 Carts and Stands This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer Move an applia
11. efer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that the parts have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Indoor Use This product is not intended for use outdoors Product Disposal Certain international national and or local laws and or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product For further detailed in
12. en If Polk Audio Inc or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada the United States of America its possessions and U S and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries INL
13. formation please contact the retailer where you purchased this product CAUTION pK OE ETTR SHOCK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RE NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Avoid direct exposure to beam THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 2 DANGER Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated 3 CAUT
14. kmanship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 Outside US amp Canada 410 358 3600 M F 9Au 6Pm EST polkcs polkaudio com For more info visit www polkaudio com This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negli gence inadequate packing or shipping procedures com mercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship or serv ice repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or re placement as provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequential dam ages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product ev
15. nce and cart combination with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reliable operation and protect it from overheating Do not block or cover these openings The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking labels If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company 12 Grounding or Polarization This product is equipped with polarized alternating current line plugs plugs having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still does not fit contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or
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