SoniqCast Aireo User Manual

Using the FM Transmitter

1. What is the best channel to use when using the FM Transmit feature?
The best channels to use for FM transmission are the channels not used by local
radio stations. These channels do not have any radio content when you tune into
them. Note that the quality of sound on an FM radio will not be as good as the
sound you get when you listen to tunes on your Aireo with the headphones
plugged in. When Aireo transmits music to FM radio, the quality of the sound is
dependent on the quality of the stereo that Aireo is broadcasting to and the clarity
of the frequency you selected to broadcast on.
2. How do I find the best FM channel to transmit on for my car stereo?
Aireo has a built in feature to assist in finding the best channel to transmit on. The
SCAN feature automatically locks into the clearest signal. If the signal is not as
clear as you want it to be, you can also manually change the FM frequency.
Using SCAN to Change the FM Transmitter Frequency
1. Plug in your headphones.
Note: Aireo uses them as an antenna to find the best signal. If you are in a
car, place Aireo as close as possible to your car's antenna for the best
reception.
2. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
3. Select Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
4. Select FM Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the
Play/Select button.
5. Select SCAN and press the Play/Select button. SCAN finds the quietest
frequency by searching across the whole band.

Changing the FM Transmitter Frequency Manually:

6. Press the MENU button to display Main Menu on your Aireo player.
7. Select Preferences on the Main Menu and press the Play/Select button.
8. Select FM Transmitter on the Preferences menu and press the
Play/Select button.
9. Select Set Frequency and press the Play/Select button.
10. Start from low frequencies and work up the band using the < LEFT or
RIGHT > buttons to change the FM Transmitter frequency.
3. What is the range of the FM stereo transmission on my Aireo?
Transmit power is strictly limited by the FCC, Part 15 regulations. Aireo transmits
at the maximum allowable power, which allows a range of 15-25 feet. Of course,
the range is subject to environmental issues including other radio broadcasts,
obstructing objects and the orientation of the device.