RCA MPA0001 User Manual
Model: MPA0001
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1. Pass plug through
speaker base and then
attach to receiver.
NOTE: Also thread any other cables
through the speaker base at this time.
Quick Setup
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2. Plug into wall.
3. Rock the receiver into the
speaker base dock.
4. Push the 'ON/OFF' button.
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We're sure you'll enjoy your MultiStream HD for years to come.
To 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 Customer Service, please
have this information ready.
Serial Number (on the bottom of the receiver)
Purchase Date
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Updating Your MultiStream HD
As HD technology evolves, improvements to the software that controls your radio (firmware) may become available. The MultiStream
HD can be connected to a computer with an Internet connection to
download updates. When an update occurs, all registered users will
be notified and provided with instructions.
Important: to be sure you are notified, register now at
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Selecting a Location:
• Place the base on a table or other flat surface.
• Put the unit on a non-metal surface (metal interferes with AM
reception).
• Don't put the unit on a heat-sensitive surface. Like all electrical
equipment it generates some heat.
• Do not get the radio or speaker base wet.
• When using the receiver separately from the base, be sure
to place it where it will not be easily bumped or dropped.
Important Safety Instructions are on page 11.
All safety and operating instructions should be read before
the radio is operated.
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MultiStream HD at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Control Button (diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
The LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Setting Clock Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Setting sound and brightness preferences . . . . . . .page 3
HD Radio Indicators (diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4
Multiple streams mean more channels . . . . . . . . . .page 4
Tuning and Seeking (diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
Presetting your favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
Cycling through streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
Setting alarm time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
Using the Alarm (diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
Snooze, Alarm Off, Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
Transportable
Connecting to audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7
Connecting to vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7
Cable connections (diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8
Using External Antennas
Using an external antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9
About signal coverage area and interference . . . . .page 9
Improving reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Receiving Cable Radio Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Contacting Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
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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
To 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 desired hour appears. Holding the button down moves
the time rapidly.
Press CLOCK SET once to set hour. Repeat to set minute and
second.
Setting Sound and Brightness Preferences
Bass, treble and display brightness levels on the MultiStream HD
radio can be customized to suit your tastes. To change these settings, press the MENU button on the front of the receiver. Adjust
using the TUNE buttons. Press MENU again to move to the next
setting.
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If you do not see any HD Radio indicators, stations 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 being acquired)
A circle indicates that you are receiving a digital signal. If
there is no circle you are receiving an analog signal. If the
station is multicasting, each stream will have a number in a
circle.
(see examples above)
If your station provides it, your MultiStream HD can display
text with song title, artist, weather alerts, news, sports or
other information. This text appears when "Acquiring…"
goes away. (also see page 3)
PLEASE NOTE: Text is provided at the option of each radio
station. Only the radio station can answer questions about
information displayed in the text.
The HD Radio logo lights up as the analog signal smoothly
blends into a digital signal.
Multiple Streams Mean More Channels
As you tune through stations, you'll notice a great HD Radio
feature - more channels! Many FM stations are moving from
broadcasting to multicasting by adding additional streams to
their frequency. (see below)
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