Boston Acoustics Solo
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1. im Lo i Horizon Solo High Performance AM FM Radio An about face in radio design Espa ol Horizon Solo Radio AM FM de alta performance Innovaci n total en dise o de radios Francais Horizon Solo Radio AM FM a haute performance Un changement majeur dans la conception des appareils radio Italiano Horizon Solo Radio AM FM ad alte prestazioni Una rivoluzione nel mondo delle radio Svenska Horizon Solo H gpresterande AM FM radio En helomv ndning inom radiodesign O Boston Deutsch Horizon Solo Hochleistungsradio AM FM Ein Radio Design mit auswechselbarer Oberschale NOILYVWYOANI JDNVITdWOD SNOILINYLSNI ALAAVS IN AER ELO ynpodd Y O 4 UOISOg Y UMO INO Y Bye IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A A user manual double insulation E BW e 10 Ti 123 13 14 iS 16 Read these instructions eep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Clean only with dry cloth Do not install near any hea grounding type plug A pol with one wider than the ot has two blades and a third blade or he provided plug does no pinched manufacturer unused for long periods of Servicing is required when damaged in any way such or has been dropped ventilation The ventilation by covering the ventilation cloths curtains etc The apparatus shall not be splashing No objects filled This symbol f2. button to turn the Solo off The display will show the current time along with the icons for the alarm s and alarm style s selected This example shows how the display might look after the Solo is turned off The current time is displayed and the icons show Alarm 1 is on set for wake to music and tone and Alarm 2 is on set to tone only How the Alarms Work When an alarm starts the icon for the alarm starts flashing If you selected wake to tone the alarm tone starts sounding quietly at first then with increasing volume If you selected wake to music the radio station that was tuned in when you set the alarm is played at a gradually increasing volume If you selected wake to music and tone the radio station that was tuned in when you set the alarm is played at a gradually increasing volume If you do not turn off the alarm within five minutes the music stops playing and the alarms tone begins to sound at a gradually increasing volume To turn offthe alarm press the POWER VOLUME button The Snooze Feature If you want to sleep a while longer after the alarm sounds you can use Touch Sensitive Rim the Snooze feature Simply touch the metal rim around the front of a the Solo This delays 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 L
3. gt FM gt AUX gt Presets gt AM etc This illustration shows the FM source highlighted for selection Tuning In a Radio Station E Use the MODE control to select the AM or FM radio source FM Radio 2 Turn the TUNE control until the station frequency you want H n vs o shows in the display Ifthe radio source you want it already selected you can skip step C and use the TUNE control to tune in a new station If the station you select has been assigned to a station preset the number is displayed Station Seek E Press the TUNE button The Solo will seek up the radio band for the next receivable station Setting a Station Preset E Use the MODE control to select the AM or FM radio band 7 FM Medio you want to use ie 6 He ro 2 Use the TUNE control to tune in the station you want to 7 assign to a preset B Press and hold the TUNE control A tone will sound 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 16 About Station Presets The Solo has 20 station presets The presets can be used to store either AM or FM stations Because of the way the Solo places stations in the presets you may want to plan how you store them Here s how it works The first station you store goes into Preset 1 The second station goes into Preset 2 and so on up to 20 stations If you remove a preset all the stations in pr
4. items such as newspapers table No open flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus exposed to dripping or with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture 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 a 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 ca
5. 31 2 inch speaker in a vented acoustic chamber BassTrac audio processing for satisfying bass at any volume Three intuitive easy to use controls operate all the Solo features Large easy to read display with adjustable brightness that dims automatically in low light conditions Highly sensitive AM FM Stereo tuner 20 radio station presets High performance antenna is included can also be used with an external antenna Dual alarms with wake to alarm and or wake to radio functions Alarms gradually increase in volume for a gentle wake up S n 0 0 0 0 0 z e bar the entire front aluminum trim is a touch sensitive can t miss it snooze bar Sleep function lets you listen to the radio for up to 90 minutes before the Solo turns itself off Make it your own Customize your Solo with optional grilles available at www bostonacoustics com POP Time setting station presets and alarms settings are remembered during power outages Front panel headphone output jack Auxiliary audio input for portable music players Internal power supply no bulky external adapter needed Contents Tuning in a Preset Station If Service Seems Necessary Removing One or More Presets Unpacking and Setting Up Your Horizon Solo 4 Alarm Clock Features Placement 4 Setting the Alarm Time Horizontal or Vertical Position 4 Setting an Alarm Power Connection 5 How the Alarms Work AM and FM Antennas 5 The Snooze Feature About the Front Pane
6. O 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 button for the active Alarm Sleep Function You can set the Horizon Solo to play for up to 90 minutes After the specified time the Solo shuts off Select the source and set the volume level where you want it C 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 B Turn the MODE control to set the number of minutes until the Solo turns off 4 Press the MODE control The brackets around the Sleep icon will flash a few times The display will return to its previous state with the Sleep icon lit In this example the Sleep turn off delay is set to 30 minutes Notes Alarm 1 To cancel the Sleep delay before it has finished follow steps E E Turn the Move control down until Off appears in the display Then press the MODE control Or press the POWER VOLUME control to turn off the Solo Audio Controls E Turn the MODE control to select the Bass or Treble icon in the display The Bass or Treble icon and the current setting flashes in the display 2 Turn the MODE control clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the Bass or Treble In these exampl
7. T AM Antenna Input Solo and plug it into the wall power outlet F i AM and FM Antennas The Horizon Solo comes out of the box ready to use Sjit The internal AM antenna is connected The FM antenna zr is also connected Just extend the wire connected to the plug With the standard antennas you ll probably X pull in more stations than any other radio you own But if you want to listen to stations that are very far Pa a away then external antennas can be connected to the L__FM Antennalnput antenna inputs About the Front Panel Controls Most of the Horizon Solo functions are operated by the three controls on the front panel Power Volume Is controlled by the large knob in the Preset FM Radio a on 4 om om gt w center of the panel 34 Mode Selects the input you want to use or the function you want to adjust Tune Tunes in a new radio station These logical intuitive controls make it easy to operate the Horizon Solo The way you use them is the same for each feature Once you learn how to control one of the features the rest of them will be easy You may not need to refer to this manual once you understand the way the controls work Basic Control Operations Turning the Solo On or Off Press the POWER VOLUME control on the center of the front panel Adjusting the Volume Turn the front panel POWER VOLUME knob Note On
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9. es the Bass is set to 2 and the Treble is set to 1 Other Control Settings Display Information When you adjust the controls or settings of the Solo 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 L Turn the MODE control to highlight the Info icon of the display 2 Press the MODE control The information in the display flashes E Turn the MODE control The display will toggle between the source display and the time display 4 When the display shows default you want press the MODE control This example shows the display after step 1 The information in the display will be flashing Display Brightness The display brightness varies automatically with changing light conditions In addition the overall range of the display brightness can be adjusted to suit personal preference Turn the MODE control to highlight the Brightness icon 2 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 4 Press the MODE control again to set the new display brightness setting The brackets around the Brightness icon flash a few times Then the display reverts to its previous state Alarm1 In this example the brightnes
10. eset indicator and number in the display but you will not be able to delete the preset To clear all the presets Using the Preset source tune in any preset station Then press and hold the TUNE control for 10 seconds You ll hear 3 beeps indicating the presets have been cleared Alarm Clock Features The Horizon Solo 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 Solo is turned on or off E Press and hold the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button for one second The alarm time and the WELES or icon will flash 2 Turn the MODE control to adjust the alarm time B 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 control to highlight the IEMA or CRAB 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 ou for the alarm f E Press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 buttons one or more times o turn on the alarm and set the alarm type One press 4 selects wake to music UB A second press selects wake o tone amp A third press selects both Press the button a fourth time to cancel the alarm 2 Press the POWER VOLUME
11. esets above the one you removed drop down a preset position The table below gives an example Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 originally programmed stations FM 89 7 FM 90 9 FM 100 3 FM 104 9 AM 680 AM 850 AM 1030 after removing presets 2 and 6 FM 89 7 FM 100 3 FM 104 9 AM 680 AM 1030 It may be helpful to put the presets in some logical order You could put the FM presets in order of ascending frequency For example put 89 7 into Preset 1 90 9 into Preset 2 93 7 into Preset 3 etc Or you could assign presets on the basis of how often you listen to them For example your favorite station could go into Prese the next favorite into preset 2 etc Tuning in a Preset Station E Turn the MODE control to select Preset 2 Turn the TUNE control to select the preset station you want The Preset indicator the preset number and the station frequency will light In this example AM preset 5 with station frequency 1050 assigned to it has been selected Removing One or More Presets To remove one preset Tune in the preset station as described above Press and hold the TUNE control When the Preset has been cleared the station frequency radio and the AM FM band indicator are replaced with ___ Note You must tune in the preset you want to delete with the Preset source If you tune in a radio station that has been placed in a preset using the AM or FM source you will see the Pr
12. l Controls 5 Sleep Function Basic Control Operations 6 Audio Controls Turning the Solo On or Off 6 Other Control Settings Adjusting the Volume 6 Display Information Setting the Clock 6 Display Brightness Radio Operation 6 Connecting Other Equipment Selecting a Source 6 Connecting Headphones Tuning In a Radio Station 7 Using the Aux Input Station Seek 7 Security Cable Connection Setting a Station Preset 7 About Clock Memory About Station Presets 7 Limited Warranty 8 8 WWNNNNN HF KH DTM OO Oo Unpacking and Setting Up Your Horizon Solo Carefully unpack your Horizon Solo 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 Solo the FM antenna and the power cord Placement Your Horizon Solo will sound great just about anywhere But if you put it near a wall or corner the bass response will be enhanced Blocking the bass port will result in a loss of performance Horizontal or Vertical Position The Solo control panel can be rotated to allow for horizontal or vertical use If you want to change the orientation of the radio grasp the ring around the O O O control panel and turn it 90 Power Connection Just connect the power cord to the back of the Horizon
13. ound 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 This symbol found on the apparatus indicates Do not use this apparatus near water Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or arized plug has two blades her A grounding type plug grounding prong The wide he third prong is provided for your safety If fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet rotect the power cord from being walked on or particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel the apparatus has been 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 Maintain a minimum distance of 2 50mm around he front rear and sides of the apparatus for sufficient should not be impeded openings or placing on or around the apparatus
14. 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 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 support bostona com We will promptly advise you of what action to take If it is necessary to return your Horizon Solo 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
15. s is set to 12 Connecting Other Equipment Connecting Headphones Connect the headphone plug to the jack on the front panel This turns off the Solo internal speaker If your headphones have the old style large plug you will need an adapter Using the Aux Input Other audio equipment such as an iPod or a portable CD player can be connected to the Solo through the rear panel Aux input You will need a cable with a stereo mini plug on both ends Select the Aux input using the MODE control as described in the Selecting a Source section on page 6 Security Cable Connection There is a security cable connection point on the rear of the Solo adjacent to the AM antenna connector This is the same as the connection point found on most laptop computers Connect a computer security cable between the Solo and a solid anchor point to help prevent theft of your Solo About Clock Memory When power to the Solo 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 Solo is without power for a longer period of time you may need to reset the clock when power is restored Limited Warranty Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of the Horizon Solo that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase Your responsibilities are to install and use the Solo according to the instructions supplied to
16. the control illustrations Regular arrows indicate to press and release the button or control 4 Double headed arrows indicate to press and hold the button or control e This symbol indicates the control is turned then pressed Setting the Clock Turn the MODE control until the clock icon is highlighted Press FM with brackets O eX 2 Press the MODE control The clock icon and time display will Q mais He ta ne ei 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 Ol 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 a flash nf Radio Operation Selecting a Source f C Turn the MODE control until the source you want is Preset FM AM Auxt highlighted with brackets Note that other function and alarm setting control icons also may be selected 2 Press the MODE control to select the highlighted item Or just wait a few seconds and the source is automatically selected The Solo begins playing the source selected Note You can also select sources by simply pressing the MODE control Each press will select the next source in this sequence AM
17. use 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 Caution Unauthorized changes or modifications to the receiver could void user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Users A 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 Solo High Performance Tabletop Radio If you own other Boston products the outstanding audio performance and ease of use of the Solo should come as no surprise If you re new to Boston welcome we think you ve made a great choice The Solo is a sophisticated AM FM radio with dual alarms aux in and headphone output all in a high style soft touch enclosure all the things Play Smart 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 a
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