
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Vision Free
Accessible AM/FM HD Radio
With
Radio Reading Service*
®
* Radio Reading Service on HD Radio available in select areas. To find a reading service in your area, please go to
www.iaais.org/findservices.html for a nation listing of available services.

Safety Information
9. 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 are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, etc.:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this radio near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. For stubborn stains,
use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of
mild detergent and water. Dry the radio
immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Do not
use abrasive clothes, thinners, alcohol, or other
chemical solvents, because they may damage the
finish or remove the panel lettering.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. The
ventilation shall not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table clothes, curtains, etc.
8. Do not install near any heat source such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be repaired by a qualified repairer.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the radio. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/radio combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this radio during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the radio has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the radio, the radio has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The radio should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the radio.
16. The main plug or an appliance coupler is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
17. Please read Rating Labels at the back of the unit
for power input and other safety information.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 4
Front Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4
Back Overview ................................................................................................................................ 6
Turn on and getting started ............................................................................................................. 7
Seeking for Stations in AM or FM mode ......................................................................................... 8
Seeking for HD Radio Radio Reading Service Stations ................................................................. 9
Radio ID .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Multicasting HD Radio in AM or FM mode .................................................................................... 10
Setting AM or FM Station Presets ................................................................................................ 11
Selecting a Preset AM or FM station ............................................................................................ 11
AUX Mode (Auxillary Audio Input) ................................................................................................ 11
Setting the Clock ........................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 13
Volume Control ............................................................................................................................. 14
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 15
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Front of Radio Overview
Control All mode
Press to turn Radio on
or off
Mode
Alarm
Press and release to select among AM, FM and AUX mode (One press changes to
next mode)
Press and hold button to set clock then use tune-seek to select
Press and hold to set Alarm, press and release to turn alarm on or off
FM and AM mode use only:
1 - 6
Press and hold button to save Preset station1 through 6
Press and release button to select saved Preset station1 through 6
Digital Radio Reading Service Search
RRS
With FM mode selected: Press to ‘RRS HD Seeking…’ (87.5 through 107.9MHz)
With AM mode selected: Press to ‘RRS HD Seeking…’ (530 through 1710kHz)
With FM or AM mode selected: Press and hold to show Radio Identification
Number (Radio ID)
Increase volume by turning the knob clockwise
Decrease volume by turning the knob counter clockwise
Tuning and Seeking AM or FM Stations:
While in FM or AM mode, turn knob one click to tune specific radio stations,
Turn knob several clicks to initiate ‘Seeking mode’. Press and release knob to hear
current station.
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