Acoustic Research ART1 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions............................................................... 1

Controls and Indicators ........................................................................ 4

Inputs and Functions............................................................................ 6

Basic Operation.................................................... ................................. 7

Setting Alarms......................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... 9

Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 11

Radio Operation................................................................................... 14

iPod Operation..................................................................................... 17

Specifications....................................................................... .... ... ... ..... 18

1-Year Limited Warranty...................... ... .... ... ... .................................. 19

Contenido

Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes........................................ .. 21

Controles e Indicadores................. ... ... ... .... ...................................... .. 24

Entradas y Funciones......................................................................... 26

Operación Básica................................................................................ 27

Como Definir las Alarmas....................... ....................................... ... .. 29

Menú de Configuración.................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..... 31

Operación de Radio........................... ... ... .... ...................................... .. 34

Operación de iPod ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ........................ 37

Especificaciones ..................................... ....................................... ... .. 38

Garantía Limitada de 1-año ........................................ ... ... .................. 39

Table des matières

Instructions de sécurité importantes ................................................ 41

Commandes et indicateurs.................................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 44

Entrees et fonctions.......... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 46

Operation de base................................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................... 47

Regler les revieils................................................................................ 49

Menu configuration............................................................................. 51

Operation radio.................................................................................... 54

Operation iPod..................................................................................... 57

Specifications....................................................................... .... ... ... ..... 58

Garantie limitee d’un an...................................................................... 59

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of the Acoustic Research ART1 Alarm Clock, Radio and MP3 docking station. The ART1 is designed with convenience in mind, allowing you to choose specific days for recurring alarms, while providing iPod music, AM/FM radio and nature sounds playback. This radio is constructed to provide years of reliable, trouble-free service.

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 a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, 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 lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when 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.

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14. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

17. Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings.

18. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

19. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.

20. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.

21. Where there is more than one connection supplying HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES or HAZARDOUS ENERGY LEVELS to equipment, a prominent marking, located close to the entry point provided for a SERVICE PERSON to gain access to the hazardous parts, shall be provided to indicate which disconnect device or devices isolate the equipment completely and which disconnect devices can be used to isolate each section of the equipment.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible

arts.

WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS: 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.

NOTE: 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 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.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important Battery Precautions

• Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture.

• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more.

• If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.

• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front View

Top View

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1. Rotary Encoder

Turn clockwise to select next channel or next item, turn counterclockwise to select previous channel or previous item

2. OLED Display

View clock and information about selected functions.

3. Speaker

4. Cover for iPod Docking Station

Lift to reveal the iPod docking connector.

5. MEM

Press to store favorite stations. In iPod mode, press to return to the previous menu level.

6. TUNE -

Tune the frequency down. Press and hold to search downward for available stations automatically. In iPod mode, press for previous track; press and hold for rewind.

7. TUNE +

Tune the frequency up. Press and hold to search upward for available stations automatically. In iPod mode, press for next track; press and hold for fast forward.

8. Power/VOLUME

Press turn the unit on/off. Turn to adjust the volume level from 0 (lowest) to 64 (highest).

9. Select Controller

Turn to the left to set Alarm 1 or to the right to set Alarm 2. Return to the center position before attempting to play music.

10. OK

Press to confirm selection. In iPod mode, press to go to the next menu level.

11. NAP

Press to enter Nap mode.

12. Alarm 1

Turn Alarm 1 on/off.

13. MENU

Press to access system control menu. Use the rotary controller and OK button to select/modify menu options.

14. Alarm 2

Turn Alarm 2 on/off.

15. SLEEP

Press to enter Sleep mode.

16. Mute/Snooze

In alarm mode, touch the top of the wooden cabinet on the left or right side to enter Snooze mode. During any other mode, press the top of the cabinet to Mute the sound. Press again to resume the previous audio level.

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INPUTS AND FUNCTIONS

Back Panel Diagram

• AUX IN: Connect optional auxiliary equipment to this 3.5mm analog stereo input connector.

• TIME SET: Press to begin the Set Clock function.

• FM ANTENNA: Connect an FM antenna to the 75 Ohm F-connector.

• EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA: Use to connect a 300 Ohm AM loop antenna.

Battery Backup

Y ou will find a battery comp artment on the bottom of the unit. Insert three AA batteries for real-time clock backup in the event of a power outage.

BASIC OPERATION

Power/Standby Mode

When the unit is plugged in it automatically assumes standyby mode, with the clock displayed (see images below).

NO ALARMS SET

Press the button on the top of the radio to turn the radion on.

ALARM 1 AND 2 SET

Mode (Source) Selection

1. Press the MENU button to access the mode selection screen.

2. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight FM, AM, iPod, AUX or Nature (to select one of four included nature sounds).

3. Press OK to select the highlighted menu choice.

FM Radio Operation

See “Radio Operation” on page 14.

AM Radio Operation

See “Radio Operation” on page 14.

iPod Operation

See “iPod Operation” on page 17.

Auxiliary Input

Select AUX to access an audio source connected to the AUX IN connector on the back of the radio.

NOTE: If a device is connected to the AUX IN connector while listening to another source, the unit will display the message “Switch to AUX?”. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight YES or NO and then press the OK button to confirm.

Nature Sounds Mode

The unit contains four relaxing Nature sounds that can be accessed at any time or selected as your wake-up source for an alarm. To listen to a Nature sound, select Nature from the MENU and then use the rotary encoder to highlight one of the following sounds: OCEAN, BROOK, NIGHT, or RAIN. Press the OK button to confirm.

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Adjusting the Volume

Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. You can adjust the volume from 0 (lowest) to 64 (highest).

Mute Audio

Touch the top of the wooden cabinet during audio playback mode (AM/FM/IPOD/AUX/NATURE) to mute the audio output, as indicated by the speaker icon in the upper right corner of the display screen. Touch the top of the cabinet again to cancel the Mute function and restore audio.

MUTE FUNCTION ACTIVE

Sleep Mode

1. Press the SLEEP button to enter Sleep mode, which will automatically place the radio in standby mode after the selected time period. Your alarm will still sound at the scheduled time.

2. Use the rotary encoder to choose from four possible time periods: 30 MIN, 60 MIN, 90 MIN or SELECT MINS (selectable time between 1-120 minutes). Use the rotary encoder and OK button to select an adjustable time period.

Press OK to enter Sleep mode with your recent settings, or select the CANCEL option on-screen to exit Sleep mode.

SELECT TIME INTERVAL

SLEEP MODE IS SET

SETTING ALARMS

Setting the Alarm

1. Turn the Select controller to the “SET 1” or “SET 2” position, as indicated below:

2. Use the rotary encoder, followed by the OK button, to select one of the following alarm parameters to adjust:

ADJUST TIME

SELECT SOURCE

• Time: Set the alarm time.

• Schedule: You can choose to have the alarm sound once, every day, weekdays (M-F)

only or weekend days only. If you select once, you can then select the day you want the alarm to sound on.

• Source: Select the sound the alarm will make. Choose from AM, FM, iPod, NATURE or

BUZZER. In AM and FM mode, you can select stored presets using the rotary encoder, or you can use the TUNE+/TUNE- buttons to select a station

• Volume: Select the appropriate alarm volume.

3. When finished, return the Select control to music mode, as indicated below:

NOTE: Use the alarm 1 and alarm 2 buttons on either side of the MENU button to turn the alarms on/off.

SELECT SCHEDULE

ADJUST VOLUME

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Nap Mode

Nap mode allows you to quickly set an alarm to sound after four possible time periods: 30 MIN, 60 MIN, 90 MIN or SELECT MINS (selectable time between 1-120 minutes). Use the rotary encoder and OK button to select an adjustable time period.

• Time: Set the Nap alarm time.

• Source: Select the sound the Nap alarm will make. Choose from BUZZER, ALARM 1

SOUND or ALARM 2 SOUND.

• Volume: Select the appropriate Nap alarm volume.

ADJUST TIME

ADJUST VOLUME

SELECT SOURCE

NAP MODE IS SET

Snooze Mode

When the alarm is sounding, touch the top of the wood enclosure on the radio to activate Snooze mode for 10 minutes.

SETUP MENU

The MENU button displays different menus when pressed during standby mode versus power on mode.

Standby Menu Options

1. During standby mode, press the MENU button to display the following menu:

2. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight a menu option.

3. Press OK to select the highlighted menu choice.

Set Time

1. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight SET TIME.

2. Press OK to confirm and display the following screen:

3. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the hour.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the hour and move to the minutes field.

5. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the minutes.

6. Press the OK button to confirm the minutes and move to the AM/PM field.

7. Turn the rotary encoder to select AM or PM.

8. Press OK to save the time and move to the next screen.

9. Turn the rotary encoder to choose the correct day of the week.

10. Press OK to confirm the clock settings and exit the setup menu.

Display Brightness

1. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS.

2. Press OK to confirm and display the following screen:

3. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the display brightness level from 1-10.

4. Press OK to confirm the brightness level and exit the setup menu.

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Software Version

1. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight SOFTWARE VERSION.

2. Press OK to confirm and display the following screen:

3. After viewing the version information, press OK to exit the menu screen.

Factory Default

1. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight FACTORY DEFAULT.

2. Press OK to confirm and display the following screen:

3. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight NO or YES. Selecting YES will restore all original factory settings and will delete all alarm and preset information you entered.

4. Press OK to restore factory default settings and exit the setup menu.

Power On Menu Options

1. With the unit powered on, press the MENU button to access the following menu:

2. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight a menu option.

3. Press OK to select the highlighted menu choice.

Select Mode

1. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight FM, AM, iPod, AUX or Nature (to play one of four included nature sounds).

2. Press OK to select the highlighted menu choice.

3. The unit provides on-screen instructions for some modes.

• FM: Turn the rotary encoder for instructions.

• AM: Turn the rotary encoder for instructions.

• iPod: Follow the instructions on the screen.

• AUX: Select playback through the connected auxiliary device.

• Nature: Turn the rotary encoder to choose from four possible nature sounds (OCEAN,

BROOK, NIGHT, RAIN). Press OK to confirm your selection.

Bass/Treble

1. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight Bass or Treble.

2. Press OK to confirm and display one of the following screens:

3. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the bass or treble from -5 to +5.

4. Press OK to confirm the Bass or Treble level and exit the setup menu.

Display Brightness

1. Turn the rotary encoder to highlight DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS.

2. Press OK to confirm and display the following screen:

3. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the display brightness level from 1-10.

4. Press OK to confirm the brightness level and exit the setup menu.

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RADIO OPERATION

FM Radio Frequency: 87.5 ~ 108MHz, Step 100kHz AM Radio Frequency: 530 ~ 1710 kHz, Step 10kHz

Accessing Radio Mode

1. Press the MENU button to access the mode selection screen.

2. Turn the Rotary Encoder left/right to highlight FM or AM.

3. Press OK to select the highlighted menu choice.

Incremental Tuning

• Press the TUNE - or TUNE + button to tune down or up one step.

•Press OK to confirm and tune to the selected station, or wait a few seconds to automatically confirm and exit the tuning menu.

Automatic Seek Tuning

• Press and hold the TUNE - or TUNE + button to automatically seek the next available channel.

• The tuner will stop at the next strong station.

• Press the TUNE - or TUNE + button to cancel seek tuning.

Storing Favorite Stations

Y ou can save up to ten favorite channels per band in your favorites list, allowing convenient access later. To access the Favorites menu and store the current station, perform the following steps:

1. During AM or FM mode, press the MEM button on the top of the radio to access the Favorite menu.

2. Turn the rotary encoder to choose from the following options.

Add Favorite

1. Select ADD FAVORITE.

2. Turn the rotary encoder to choose the SAVE TO memory location ranging from FAVORITE 1 to FAVORITE10.

3. Press the OK button to save the current station to the selected memory location or the MEM button to cancel.

4. Press OK to exit the Favorites screen.

Delete Favorite

1. Select DELETE FAVORITE.

2. Turn the rotary encoder to choose the favorite to delete (FAVORITE 1 - FAVORITE10).

3. Press the OK button to delete the selection selected memory location or the MEM button to cancel.

4. Press OK to exit the Favorites screen.

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Move Favorite

1. Select MOVE FAVORITE.

2. Turn the rotary encoder to choose the Favorite you want to move.

3. Press the OK button.

4. Turn the rotary encoder to choose the Favorite location you want to move the selected station to.

5. Press the OK button to confirm or the MEM button to cancel. If you move FAVORITE 1 to the FAVORITE 8 position, the station that was stored as FAVORITE 8 will now be stored as FAVORITE 1.

6. Press OK to exit the Favorites screen.

Exit Menu

Select EXIT MENU to cancel the Favorites menu and return to the radio source.

Tuning to Favorite Stations

1. Turn the rotary encoder left/right to select from all stored favorites for the current band.

2. Press OK to tune to the selected favorite station, or wait a few seconds to automatically confirm and exit the tuning menu.

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