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Model: MP A0001 Register online NOW to be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE MultiStream HD. Registered users receive immediate sup- port and automatic email notification of any software updates. See full det ails at www .radiosophy .com/register . User’ s Guide En Esp añol http://www .radiosophy .com/formas_esp anol[...]
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1 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com TIP : Keep your sales receipt here. We're sure you'll enjoy your MultiS tream HD for years to come. T o get the most from it, please take a few minutes to read through this manual and learn about all the special features this radio offers. For your records: Should you need to contact[...]
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2 www .radiosophy .com MultiS tream HD User's Guide MultiStream HD at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3 Control Button (diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p age 3 The LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3 Setting Clock T ime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3 [...]
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3 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com MultiStream HD at a Glance The front controls are for radio operation. Most of the top controls are for the clock and alarm. The LCD Display Setting Clock Time T o set the clock , press and hold CLOCK SET until you hear a beep. The hour will flash in the display . Press ALARM/TIME until the de[...]
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4 www .radiosophy .com MultiS tream HD User's Guide If you do not see any HD Radio indicators, st ations in your area may not yet be broadcasting HD Radio. Visit www .radiosophy .com/abouthdradio/hd_radio_map.html for a list of stations broadcasting in HD Radio in your area . Acquiring... (you will briefly hear analog while a digital signal is[...]
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5 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com Setting alarm time The MultiS tream HD has three alarm modes - radio, buzzer and radio+buzzer . Be sure to set the clock before setting the alarm. T o set the alarm, press and hold ALARM SET until you hear a beep. The "ALARM" icon and hour will flash on the display . Press ALARM/TIME[...]
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6 www .radiosophy .com MultiS tream HD User's Guide Using the alarm Y ou may wake to the radio, a buzzer or radio + buzzer . In the radio+buzzer mode, the radio will come on at the set time and the buzzer will sound after five minutes. T o select your method, press the ALARM MODE button. Continue press- ing ALARM MODE until you reach the metho[...]
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7 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com Internal and External AM and FM Switch T o use an external AM and FM antenna, set the switch to ‘Ext.’. The switch must be on ‘Int.’ when using the built-in telescoping antenna. Extend the antenna to its full length for best reception. Cable and Connection Options (see next page). Conn[...]
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9 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com Using External Antennas Depending on your location, you may find it necessary to use an external antenna to receive some radio signals. External AM and FM antennas are included with your MultiS tream HD for this purpose. Using an external antenna Connect the external AM or FM antenna to the co[...]
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10 www .radiosophy .com MultiS tream HD User's Guide Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Visit www .radiosophy .com/help for an up-to-date list of frequently asked questions and downloadable files. Q. How do I know if I'm receiving an HD digit al radio signal? A. If you are tuned to a radio station broadcasting an HD signal, the HD Radio lo[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RF Interference Advisory If this product is placed too close to a high level source of RF energy , RF interference may be expe- rienced which can cause some audio disturbance. If this happens, move the product as far away as possible from the source until the disturbance is eliminated. Using an audio input cable with [...]
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12 www .radiosophy .com MultiS tream HD User's Guide V entilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be placed in a built-in inst allation, such as a closed bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the venti[...]
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13 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com Radiosophy Limited W arranty HARDW ARE Radiosophy™, LLC ("Radiosophy" or "the company") warrant s to the original purchaser of a new product that is not sold "as is" ("Customer") that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials[...]
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14 www .radiosophy .com MultiS tream HD User's Guide Cont acting Us Sales and Customer Service Sales Dep artment Hours: Monday - Friday , 8am - 5pm Central Phone: 877-443-7234 or 605-217-4100 Fax: 605-217-4120 Email: www .radiosophy .com/contact Web: www .radiosophy .com/store Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday , 8am - 5pm Central Phone: [...]
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15 MultiStream HD User's Guide www .radiosophy .com 8000100 R0 1/1/06 Specifications Overall Dimensions WxDxH 15 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 8" (400 x 185 x 201mm) Receiver Dimensions WxDxH 6 1/8" x 3" x 4" (156 x 77 x 102mm) Weight T otal with power supply 5.5 lbs. (2.5kg) Receiver only 1.5 lbs. (.69kg) Multicasting Capabili[...]