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NS-HDR AD HD Radio™ T abletop Us er G u i de NS-HDRAD_12-0133_MAN_ENG_V2.fm P age 1 Friday, March 23, 2012 2:46 PM[...]
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2 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com NS-HDR AD HD Radio™ T abletop Co nt e n t s Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 F eatur es [...]
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3 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com S afe t y i n for mat io n Important safety instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Fo l l o w a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s. 5 Do not use this app aratus near water . 6 Clean only with a dr y cloth. 7 Do not block any vent ilation openings . [...]
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4 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser vicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus , the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, [...]
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5 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com Fro n t Vi e w # Component Description 1 MEMORY button Press to sav e preset FM radio stations. After pr essing the MEMORY button, pr ess PRESET+ or PRESET – to set the preset number . Y ou can save up t o 20 preset s. 2 –PRESET+ button Press t o tune the FM radio to a preset station. 3 ?[...]
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6 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com Back V iew #C o m p o n e n t D e s c r i p t i o n 1 DC IN jack Connect the AC Adapter to this jack. 2 AUX IN jack Connect an external sound sour ce, such as an MP3 player , to this connector . 3 FM Antenna Raise to improve the FM r adio signal. 4P i g t a i l a n t e n n a socket (3.5mm) Pl[...]
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7 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com Side V iew LC D D i s p l a y Understanding radio modes Y our radio has three radio modes: Analog (FM), HD Radio digital, and RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System). The three radio modes are automatically changed when the receiving frequency is changed. Analog (F M) mode Analog (FM) mode is the [...]
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8 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com HD Radio mode HD Radio m ode is the new digital mode for FM. Many HD Radio stations have sev eral sub- channels called “multicast channels . ” When receiving an HD Radio signal, the “HD” icon and the channel number appear on the display. RBDS mode RDS (Radio Data Sy stem) mode provide[...]
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9 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com Connecting the A C adapter T o connect the A C adapter: 1 Plug the small connec tor at the end of the power cord into the DC IN jack on the back of your radio . 2 Plug the AC adapter into a 120/240V , 50/60Hz power outlet. Using y our HD Ra dio T abletop T urning on your radio T o turn on you[...]
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10 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com 3 Pr ess MEMORY once to store the station (“PR ESET 01” shows on the display and “01” fl ashes on the display). 4 Pr ess PRE S ET+/– repeatedly until the display show s the preset number you want to save . 5 Pr ess MEMORY again t o complete the operation. T uning to a preset statio[...]
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11 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com Playing music from an external soun d source T o play music from an external sound source: 1 Connect an external sound source , such as an MP3 player , by plugging an audio cable with a 3.5 mm plug (not included) into the AU X I N jack on the back of your radio . 2 Pr ess S OURCE repeatedly [...]
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12 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com Maintaining • T o prevent fir e or shock hazard, disconnect your radio from the A C power source when cleaning. • The finish on your radio ma y be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared f o r as other furniture, Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic par ts. • If the front panel[...]
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13 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com This equipment has been tested an d found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device , pursuant t o Part 15 of the FC C Rules. Thes e limits are desig ned to provide r easonable protection against harmful int er ference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, [...]
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14 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com NS-HDRAD_12-0133_MAN_ENG_V2.fm Page 14 Friday, March 23, 2012 2:46 PM[...]
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15 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com 90- da y limited warran ty Insignia Products (“Insignia ”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new N S -HDRAD (“Product”), that t he Product shall be free of defec ts in the original manufac ture of the material or workmanship for a period of 90 da ys fr om the date of yo[...]
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16 NS-HDRAD HD Radio™ Tabletop www.insigniaproducts.com This warranty also does not c over: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connec tion to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by any one other than a faci lit y authorized by Insignia to service the Prod uc t • Products sold as is or with all faults • Consu[...]
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ENGLISH 12-0133 ww w .insigniaproducts.com (877) 467-4289 Distributed by Best Buy Pur chasing , LL C 7601 P enn Avenue South, Richfield , MN 55423-3645 USA © 2012 BBY Solutions, Inc . All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Regist ered in some c ountries. All other products and brand names are tr ademarks of their r esp[...]