OWNER’S MANUAL / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Horizon Solo XT High Performance DAB/FM Radio An about-face in radio design Italiano Deutsch Radio DAB/FM de alta performance Radio DAB/FM ad alte prestazioni Hochleistungsfähiges DAB/FM-radio Innovación total en diseño de radios Una rivoluzione nel mondo delle radio Innovatives Radiodesigns Français Svenska Radio AM/FM à haute performance Högpresterande DAB/FM-radio Un changement majeur dans la En helomvändning inom radiodesign
E N G L I S H IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 2 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Introduction Thank you for choosing Boston Acoustics and congratulations on your purchase of the Horizon Solo XT High Performance Tabletop DAB Radio. If you own other Boston products, the outstanding audio performance and ease-of-use of the Solo XT should come as no surprise. If you’re new to Boston, welcome -- we think you’ve made a great choice.
Contents Unpacking and Setting Up Your Horizon Solo XT Placement Horizontal or Vertical Position Power Connection Antenna About the Front Panel Controls Basic Control Operations Turning the Solo XT On or Off Adjusting the Volume Selecting Sources or Setup Functions About the Setup Options Functions Setting the Clock, Time, Date and Related Functions FM Radio Tuning in an FM Station FM Station Seek DAB Radio The DAB Station List Tuning in a DAB Station The DAB Display DAB Station Setup 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6
Power Connection Just connect the power cord to the back of the Solo XT and plug it into a power outlet. DAB/FM Antenna Antenna The Horizon Solo XT is shipped with an extendable antenna connected to a rear panel input. Note: Boston Acoustics has found that in situations where the supplied antenna is not used with the product, strong signals can interfere with normal performance.
Basic Control Operations Turning the Solo XT 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 the control illustrations – Regular arrows indicate to press and release the button or control. Double headed arrows indicate to press and hold the button or control.
Setting the Clock, Time, Date and Related Functions 1 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Setup Options” then press the control. 2 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Clock” then press the control. You’ll see the menu screen shown at the right. 3 Turn the MODE/INFO control to move the highlight box to the function you want, then press the control to select it. 4 Once the function you want is selected, turn the MODE/ INFO or TUNE control to change the setting, then press the control.
DAB Radio The DAB Station List When you plug in the Solo XT for the first time it automatically searches the DAB radio bands for stations and puts the available stations in a list. If you move the Solo XT to a new location you can use the DAB Scan feature to reset the station list. You can also manually tune to the station list available on specific DAB multiplex bands. For more information see the “DAB Station Setup” on the following page.
DAB Station Setup If you move the Solo XT to a new location you can use the DAB Scan feature to reset the station list. You can also manually select stations to add to the list. 1 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “DAB Setup” . Press the control. Note: If the DAB radio source is selected you can simply press the TUNE control to access the “DAB Setup” menu. 2 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Full Scan”, “Quick Scan” or “Manual Tune”. Press the control.
Setting a Station Preset 1 3 Tune in the FM or DAB station you want to assign to a preset. Press and hold the TUNE control for 3 seconds. The preset indicator in the upper left corner of the display will light indicating the station has been stored in the preset. In this example FM station 104.75 has been assigned to preset 1. Tuning in a Preset Station 1 2 3 4 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Preset” in the display. Press the MODE/INFO control. The last preset tuned in is recalled.
The other setting are adjusted the same way. Active Days: Weekdays/Weekends/7Days – Choose which days you want to use the alarm. Source: DAB/FM/Preset # – Choose the wake to music source you want. You can select either of the radio sources or one of the presets you have set. Vol – Set the volume for wake to music. After you have completed the alarm setup turn the MODE/INFO or TUNE control to highlight “Exit” (below Vol) and press the control.
Sleep Function You can set the Solo XT to play a radio station for up to 90 minutes. After the specified time the Solo XT shuts off. You can use the Sleep Function with one of the radio sources or with the Aux input. 1 Use the MODE/INFO control to select the source you want. Set the volume level where you want it. 2 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Setup Options”, then press the control. The “Setup Options” menu appears in the display.
Display Controls The “Display Setup” menu lets you control what information is shown in the display and how it looks. The two display examples below show the controls available. To access the Display Setup menu: 1 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Setup Options”. Press the control. 2 Turn the MODE/INFO control to highlight “Display”. Press the control. (The “Display” menu selection is not on the initial “Setup Options” menu. Turn the MODE/INFO control until it appears.
Resetting To Factory Default Should you want to return your Solo XT to its “out of the box” configuration, you can use the Factory Default reset feature. This erases the DAB station list, clears the radio station presets, and returns all other menu settings to there original state. Warning: Do not use this feature unless you want to return the Solo XT to its original state. Before using this feature you might want to make notes about how your radio is configured.
Limited Warranty Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of the Horizon Solo XT 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 them 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.