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What’s In the Box
Quick Start Guide
 
FM indoor antenna
Safety Instructions AM loop antenna
Notes on radio Sound calibration 
microphone
Warranty 
(for North America 
model only)
Sound calibration 
microphone stand
Cable labels Remote control unit 
(RC-1221)
Receiver LR6/AA batteries
Power cord External antennas 
for Bluetooth /
wireless connectivity
•  The included sound calibration microphone stand is convenient for use 
when performing Speaker Calibration. Using your own tripod or the supplied 
Sound calibration microphone stand enables settings to be automatically 
configured to the optimum listening environment, providing exceptionally 
high performance.
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