Product Manual - Boston Acoustics
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1. Notes O O To cancel the Sleep delay before it has finished press the POWER VOLUME control to turn off the Duo Other Control Settings Display Information When you adjust the controls or settings of the Duo the display shows information and symbols related to what you are doing After a few seconds the display goes back to showing the time or the source you are listening to You can select which of the default displays you want Using the Front Panel Controls 1 Turn the MODE control to highlight the Info icon of the display 2 Turn the MODE control to select the Source display or the Time display Press the MODE control to pe N ae set the default display a O C O Using the Remote Control yom Press the INFO button to switch ie ae between Source or Time display 000009 2 O Boston If the display default was set to show O o 0 O the Time the icon for the currently selected source flashes a few times The display now defaults to show the Source If the display default was set to show the Source the clock icon flashes a few times The display now defaults to show the Time Note that the icon for the current source displays in addition to the time In the example shown above the default display is set to Time and the source is FM1 Display Brightness The display brightness varies automatically with changing light conditions In addition the overall range2. Duo The way you use each contol is the same for each feature x1 Boston On Once you learn how to control one of the features the rest ofthem will be easy You may not need to refer to this manual once you understand the way the controls work About the Remote Control Most of the features of the Horizon Duo can be operated with the supplied remote control When it s not being used the remote control can be 0000 conveniently stored in the recess on top of the Horizon Duo The remote also Gon has a magnetic backing so it can be attached to many metal surfaces Note When you unpack your remote control there will be a plastic insulation tab extending from the battery compartment Pull out this tab before using the remote control OOOO There must be an unobstructed line of sight to the front of the Horizon Duo O Boston when using the remote control Point the remote control at the front panel of the Horizon Duo when pressing the buttons For best results you should be within 20 feet ofthe unit and no more than 45 off axis Note Eventually you ll need to replace the remote battery If the remote doesn t reliably operate the Duo put in a new CR2025 3V lithium coin type battery Basic Control Operations Turning the Horizon Duo On or Off Press the POWER VOLUME control on the center of the front panel or the green button on the remote control em aa res ua teo a Y Adjusting the Volume Turn the
3. Selecting the iPod Source Using the Front Panel Controls 1 Turn the MODE control until the iPod FM1 AM Aux 4 iPod icon is highlighted with e an feed aux ro brackets 2 Press the MODE control to select Brightness Info Sleep Bass Treble 0 Alarm 1 O Alarm 2 the iPod source Or just wait 7 a few seconds and the iPod is gt y N E automatically selected C O Using the Remote Control Press the iPod button A Mode Tune P 00000 Boston The iPod source can be selected only when your iPod is in the dock ai 0 0 Front Panel Control iPod Operation 1 Press the TUNE button to start or pause playback of the selected track 2 Turn the TUNE control to skip forward or back one or more tracks o N 3 Press hold and turn the TUNE oe ry button to start fast forward or ao rewind Press the TUNE button OR z Mode Tune Tie again to stop fast forward or O y rewind and resume playback pl le Remote Control iPod Operation 1 Press the II button to 2 Press the e or PP button 3 Press and hold the 4 or play or pause the iPod to skip back or forward one gt gt button to start fast track forward or rewind e wr gg About Clock Memory When power to the Duo is interrupted a special power component called a super cap will keep the clock functions active for a period of 24 48 hours If the Duo is without power for a lo
4. shipping or repairs modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If Service Seems Necessary First contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product If that is not possible write to Boston Acoustics Inc 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 USA Or contact us via e mail at US support bostona com Japan ba_info dm holdings com Asia Pacific service dm singapore com We will promptly advise you of what action to take If it is necessary to return your Horizon Duo to the factory please ship it prepaid After it has been repaired we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada For EU Customers Only This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste Instead it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when purchasing similar product The producer paid to recycle this product Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling minimizes adverse effects on the MU environment and human health and avoids a
5. you want to sleep a while longer after the alarm sounds you can use the Snooze feature Simply touch the outer metal rim around the Duo This will delay the alarm for ten minutes Each additional touch of the rim increases the length of the Snooze alarm delay by 5 minutes The maximum delay is 60 minutes The display shows the time and a flashing Alarm icon Mama o 00000 wO On To see how much Snooze time is left touch the metal rim once If you touch the rim again another five minutes is added to the Snooze time for each additional touch To cancel the Snooze function press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button for the active Alarm or the POWER VOLUME button The Sleep Function You can set the Horizon Duo to play for up to 90 minutes After the specified time the Duo shuts off 1 Select the source and set the volume level Use the MODE control to highlight the Sleep icon in the display 2 Press the MODE control The Sleep icon and OFF will flash in the display 3 Turn the MODE control clockwise until the number of minutes you want is displayed 1 3 o 4 Press the MODE control The brackets around the Sleep icon o will flash a few times The display will return to its previous 1 ANT state with the Sleep icon lit CP Y x a N z In this example the Sleep turn off delay is set to 30 minutes a A Boston
6. Horizon Duo High Performance Tabletop Music System AM FM Stereo Radio NOILVWYOANI JDNVITdWOD SNOILDNYLSNI ALIAVS IWANVW SYINMO Espa ol Italiano Deutsch Sistema de audio de mesa Impianto musicale da tavolo Hochleistungsf higes Kompakt de alto rendimiento ad alte prestazioni Musiksystem Radio AM FM est reo Radio stereo AM FM MW UKW Stereoradio Francais Svenska Syst me de musique de table a Hdgpresterande musiksystem haute performance AM FM stereoradio Radio AM FM st r o yNpodld d O d UOISOY Y UMO JNOA Jl DALIA Boston IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A A la Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any 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 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 is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fitinto your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinch
7. Pod can store video tracks you can watch them on an external television when it is docked to the HRD i Connecting the HRD i Connect one end of the supplied cable to the output connector beside the gt symbol on the rear of the HRD i Connect the other end to the input on the rear of the Duo below the symbol To play video tracks stored on your Composite Contato Duo iPod connect a standard RCA plug cable between the output Video Output HRD i Input on the back of the HRD i beside the ICI symbol and the composite input of your television Typically the composite video input of a television is color coded yellow Refer to the manual for your television for information on this input and how to use it The HRD i is supplied with seven docking adapters These fit in the docking well of the HRD i to support various iPod models The table below lists the iPod models and the docking adapters to use with them The number of the docking adapter is molded into the back of the part Place the appropriate adapter in the docking well and plug your iPod into the dock iPod Model Capacity Adapter Number Docking iPod photo 40 60GB iPod with color display 60GB 7 rapte SQ iPod nano 2 4GB 8 5G and U2 iPod 30 GB with video iPod classic 80GB 9 5G iPod with video 60GB 80GB iPod classic 160GB 10 iPod nano 2nd generation 2 4 8GB 11 iPod nano 3rd generation 4 8GB 13 iPod touch 8GB 16GB 14
8. acking and Setting Up Your Horizon Duo Placement Power Connection AM and FM Antennas About the Front Panel Controls About the Remote Control Basic Control Operations Turning the Horizon Duo On or Off Adjusting the Volume Setting the Clock Selecting a Source Tuning In a Radio Station Station Seek Setting a Station Preset Selecting a Preset Station Adjusting Bass and Treble Alarm Clock Features Setting the Alarm Time Setting an Alarm How the Alarms Work The Snooze Feature The Sleep Function WO 0 ON NDAD 0 Q Vin Q1 LK KL BH Unpacking and Setting Up Your Horizon Duo Carefully unpack the Horizon Duo If there is any sign of damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer and or delivery service Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use Be sure to keep your purchase receipt in a safe place as it may be required for warranty purposes In the box you should find the Horizon Duo the remote control and the power cord Placement Your Horizon Duo will sound great just about anywhere But if you put it near a wall or corner the bass response will be enhanced Don t block the bass port Be sure the vents on the top of the cabinet are unobstructed to allow for ventilation Power Connection Just connect the power cord to the back of the Horizon Duo and plug it into the wall power outlet Other Control Settings 112 Display Information 12 Display Brightness 12 Con
9. ed particularly at plugs 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 lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing 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 does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 Maintain a minimum distance of 2 50mm around the front rear and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventilation The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings or placing on or around the apparatus items such as newspapers table cloths curtains etc 15 No open flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus 16 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read all safety statements found in the user manual This symbol found on the apparatus indicates double insulation SoM a ee Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
10. front panel POWER VOLUME KNOB or press the VOLUME UP M4 or ie O a VOLUME DOWN buttons on the 5 remote control Mode Tune Note On the control illustrations t Regular arrows indicate to press and release the button or control 4 Double headed arrows indicate to press and hold the button or control gt This symbol indicates the control is turned then pressed Setting the Clock 1 Turn the MODE control until the clock icon Dis highlighted FM1 AM Aux with brackets IO De Dl 2 Press the MODE control The clock icon and time display will 4 a ae o flash Brightness Info Sleep Bass Treble 3 Turn the MODE control to adjust the time 4 Press the MODE control again to set the time The display reverts to its previous mode and the new time is set Note The clock can display time in either 12 hour or 24 hour format To change the time display turn the MODE control to highlight the clock icon with brackets O Press and hold the MODE control for 5 seconds The display will show 12H or 24H Turn the MODE control to select the time format you want then press the control Selecting a Source Using the Front Panel Controls 1 Turn the MODE control until the FM4 AM Aux source you want is highlighted with brackets Note that other function and alarm setting control Brightness Info Sleep Bass Treble Alarm 1 BO Alarm 2 icons also may be selected b 2 P
11. he Duo will seek up the radio band for the next receivable station Using the Remote Control Press and hold the d or PP button 7 The Duo will seek up or down the radio rae N TEN band for the next receivable station O C O O O OOOOG Boston OOOO O00000 Setting a Station Preset 1 Use the MODE control or press the AM or FM button on the remote control to select the radio band you want to use There are two sets of FM presets They are selected by choosing the FM 1 or FM 2 sources 2 Use the front panel TUNE control or the dor PP buttons on the remote control to tune in the station you want to assign to a preset O O 3 Press and hold the front panel or 3 remote control PRESET BUTTON 1 5 you want to set up A tone will sound and the preset number will light indicating the station has been assigned to the preset In this example FM station 107 9 has been assigned to preset 3 in the FM 2 group Selecting a Preset Station 1 Turn the MODE control to highlight the radio band of the preset you want to select There are two sets of FM presets They Preset are selected by choosing the FM 1 or FM 2 source O N 2 Press and quickly release the ry one PRESET BUTTON 1 5 you want to 1 Ha Y a select The preset indicator the Mode Tune preset number and the station O O frequency will light In this example AM preset 5 with station O O O freq
12. lume Three intuitive easy to use controls operate all the Duo features Multi function remote control Large easy to read display with adjustable brightness that dims automatically in low light conditions Highly sensitive AM FM Stereo tuner 10 FM radio station presets 5 AM radio presets External antenna inputs for maximum reception Dual alarm functions each with wake to alarm and or wake to music Easy to use one button alarm setting Alarms gradually increase in volume for a gentle wake up S n 0 0 0 0 0 z e bar the entire outer aluminum trim is a touch sensitive can t miss it snooze bar Sleep function lets you listen to music up to 90 minutes before the Duo turns itself off Make it your own Customize your Duo with optional grilles available at www bostonacoustic com POP Time setting station presets and alarms settings are remembered during power outages Headphone output on the front panel Dual auxiliary inputs front and rear panel Internal power supply no bulky external adapter needed With the optional HRD i docking adapter Play your iPod through the Duo speakers Use the Duo remote to control your iPod The composite video output lets you play iPod TV program through a television Your iPod is charged while placed in the HRD i 2008 All rights reserved Boston Boston Acoustics and BassTrac are registered trademarks and the B A ellipse symbol make it your own and Play Smart are trademarks of Boston Acoustics Inc Contents Unp
13. na e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Unauthorized changes or modifications to the receiver could void user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Users This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Introduction Thank you for choosing Boston Acoustics and congratulations on your purchase of the Horizon Duo High Performance Tabletop Music System If you own other Boston products the outstanding audio performance and ease of use of the Duo should come as no surprise If you re new to Boston welcome we think you ve made a great choice The Duo is a sophisticated stereo radio and speaker system with dual alarms auxiliary inputs and outputs all in a high style soft touch enclosure all the things that Play Smart In addition with the optional HRD i docking adapter you can play your iPod music and videos through the Duo So check out all the features and functions of your new music system We know you ll enjoy it for years to come Features Outstanding audio performance from dual 31 2 inch speakers in separate acoustic chambers vented for extended response BassTrac audio processing for satisfying bass at any vo
14. necting Other Equipment 13 Connecting Headphones Is Using Aux Inputs 13 The HRD i iPod Docking Adapter 13 Connecting the HRD i 13 Selecting the iPod Source 14 Front Panel Control iPod Operation 14 Remote Control iPod Operation 14 About Clock Memory 15 Security Cable Connection 15 Service Port 15 Maintenance and Service 15 Limited Warranty 16 If Service Seems Necessary 16 FM Antenna Input AM Antenna Input iPod Dock Input sa AM Ant 3000 Service D i a El AC Input Output Fixed Variable Switch Output Aux 2 Input AM and FM Antennas The Horizon Duo comes out of the box ready to use The internal AM antenna is connected The FM antenna is also connected Just extend the wire connected to the plug With the standard antennas you ll probably pull in more stations than any other radio you own But if you want to listen to stations that are very far away then external antennas can be connected to the antenna inputs About the Front Panel Controls Most of the Horizon Duo functions are operated by the three controls on the front panel liPod IFM4 2 AM lAux1 2 Dl NI nc ES cl m a Y a Power Volume Is controlled by the large knob in the center of Pa a the pane a Alarm 105 9 O Alarm 2 5 15 Of a 3 b Mode Selects the input you want to use or the function you want to adjust Tune Tunes in a new radio station Mose Tne These logical intuitive controls make it easy to operate the Horizon CN gt
15. nger period of time you may need to reset the clock when power is restored Security Cable Connection There is a security cable connection point on the rear of the Duo to the right of the power input connector This is the same as the connection point found on most laptop computers Connect a computer security cable between the Duo and a solid anchor point to help prevent theft of your Duo Service Port The Service port on the rear panel is for use only qualified service technician Maintenance and Service The Duo enclosures may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust All wiring connections should be inspected and remade at least once a year In the event that your speakers ever need service contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or visit www bostonacoustics com dealers for a list of dealers in your area Limited Warranty Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of the Horizon Duo that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of one year from the date of purchase Your responsibilities are to install and use the Duo according to the instructions supplied to provide safe and secure transportation to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse misuse improper installation accidents
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17. of the display brightness can be adjusted to suit personal preference Turn the MODE control to highlight the Brightness icon Press the MODE control The Brightness icon and the current brightness setting will flash 3 Turn the MODE control to adjust the brightness setting The setting can range from 1 20 O 4 Press the MODE control again to set the new display ER O TEA n brightness setting The brackets around the Brightness icon flash a few times Then the display reverts to its previous state ep el AN In this example the brightness is set to 12 N Mode Tune 4X aE Connecting Other Equipment Connecting Headphones Connect the headphone plug to the jack beside the T symbol This turns off the Duo internal speakers If your headphones have a 1 4 inch plug you will need an adapter Using Aux Inputs Other audio equipment such as a portable CD player can be connected to the Duo through the Aux inputs The Aux 1 input on the front panel has an 1 8 inch jack The Aux 2 input on the rear panel uses two RCA jacks The right and left channel jacks are color coded red and white respectively Select the Aux 1 or Aux 2 input using the MODE control as described in the Selecting a Source section of this manual The HRD i iPod Docking Adapter With the optional HRD i docking adapter you can use your iPod as a music source for general playback or to wake to music when using the alarm clock function If your i
18. ol to highlight the GERARD or CET icon Then press the MODE control and follow steps 2 and 3 above Setting an Alarm If you plan to use the wake to music function note that the last source and volume level settings will be used for this alarm 1 Press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 buttons one or more times to turn on the alarm and set the alarm type One press selects wake to music A second press selects wake to tone O third press selects both Press the button a fourth time to cancel the alarm This example shows how the display might look after the Duo is turned 9 O off The current time is displayed and the icons show Alarm 1 is on set for M lt a wake to music and tone and Alarm 2 is on set to tone only How the Alarms Work When an alarm is triggered the icon for the alarm starts flashing Ifyou selected wake to tone the alarm tone starts sounding quietly at first then with increasing volume If you selected wake to music with a radio the station you last tuned to is played at a gradually increasing volume If you selected wake to music and tone the radio station you selected begins playing at a gradually increasing volume If you do not turn off the music source alarm after five minutes the music stops playing and the alarms tone begins to sound at a gradually increasing volume To turn off the alarm press the POWER VOLUME control 10 Touch Sensitive Rim The Snooze Feature If
19. ress the MODE control to select PAN O o the highlighted item Or just wait O O a few seconds and the source Z is automatically selected The nee ue Duo begins playing the source a Q o E 2 selected Boston Using the Remote Control 0 0 Press the button for the source you want to select Press the FM and AUX buttons once for FM 1 or AUX 1 and twice for FM 2 or AUX 2 Notes There are FM 1 and FM 2 source options They correspond to the two FM radio preset groups There are Aux 1 and Aux 2 source options Aux 1 is the front panel input The Aux 2 input is on the rear panel Tuning In a Radio Station Using the Front Panel Controls 1 Use the MODE control to select the AM radio source or one ofthe FM radio sources 2 Turn the TUNE control until the station frequency you want shows in the display O Sa Using the Remote Control Aami Alarm 2 mO O 1 Press the AM or FM radio source 2 yom yom utton 2 Press the 4 or PP button once as ik to step up or down the radio band to the next station frequency OO O Notes If the radio source you want is already selected you can skip step 1 and use the front panel TUNE control or the remote 4 or PP buttons to tune in a new station If the station you select has been assigned to a station preset the preset indicator and number are displayed Station Seek Using the Front Panel Control Press the TUNE button T
20. shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture pit This symbol found on the apparatus indicates that the apparatus must be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste and not disposed with household waste 17 Either the power inlet connector on the rear of the apparatus or the power plug at the wall must remain accessible to be able to disconnect power from the apparatus 18 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 19 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable American Users 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving anten
21. uency 1050 assigned to it has been ag selected Note Pressing a PRESET BUTTON more than once will switch to the other radio band or preset group Using this example if you press PRESET BUTTON 5 again then preset 5 in the FM 1 group is selected Another press selects preset 5 in the FM 2 group Press the button one more time and AM preset 5 is selected again Adjusting Bass and Treble 1 Turn the MODE control to select the Bass or Treble icon in the display The Bass or Treble icon and the current setting o O flashes in the display ry WN ro NN S 2 Turn the MODE DA Tle lt 1 control clockwise JN LN increase ai M de Tune M de Tune counter clockwise to decrease the Bass or O 0 Go Treble In these examples the Bass is set to 2 and the Treble is set to 1 Treble Alarm Clock Features The Horizon Duo has two independent alarm settings Each can have its own type of alarm wake to tone wake to music or both Both types of alarms start at a low volume level that gently increases Setting the Alarm Time The alarm time can be set when the Duo is turned on or off 1 Press and hold the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button for one second The alarm time and the or icon will flash 2 Turn the MODE control to adjust the alarm time 3 Press the MODE control to set the alarm time In this example Alarm 2 is set to 7 15 AM Note The alarm time can also be set by using the MODE contr
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