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USER MANUAL DS-A1X ONKYO

ONKYO. Remote Interactive Dock DS-A1X Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo product. Please read this manual carefully before making any connections or using this product. By follow- ing these instructions, you'll get the best audio performance and the most listening pleasure from your Onkyo product. Keep this manual for future reference. Contents Important Safety Instructions ........ 2 Precautions Getting Started … About the RI Dock Features Package Contents Compatible iPods. Getting to Know the RI Dock Hooking Up the RI Dock… Using the RI Dock. Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock. Function Overview..... Using Your Amp's Remote Controller. OHNNN Troubleshooting

ÂÀ The exclamati The ightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilteral wiangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 10 constitute a risk of electric shock to persons point within an equilteral triangle is intended 0 alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 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 instruc- tions. . Do not install near any heat sources such as radi- ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus {including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar- ized or grounding-type plug. À 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 are provided for your safety. If the pro- vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. . Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at _plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by

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-sup- ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois- ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. NoOnswD >

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam- aged,

8. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, C. Ifthe apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, E. Ifthe apparatus has been dropped or dam- aged in any way,and FE When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

1. Recording Copyright—Unless its for personal

use only, recording copyrighted material is ille- gal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all

over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use à soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immedi- ately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't use abrasive cloths,thinners, alcohol, or other chem- ical solvents, because they may damage the fin- ish or remove the panel lettering.

3. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never

handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. water or any other liq- uid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. For U.S. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip- ment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant 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, 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. f 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 fol- lowing 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 con- nected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. For some models Before use, connect the appropriate AC plug adapter to the AC adapter. The type of plug adapter depends on the place of purchase.

#_Disconnect LA For European Models We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Declaration of Conformity LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL. GERMANY C € declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product lscribed in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065. ENS5013, ENS5020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

Getting Started About the RI Dock With the Onkyo RI Dock you can easily play the music stored on your Apple’ iPod” through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. You can use your Onkyo amp's remote controller to operate your iPod. R1,which stands for Remote Interactive, is an exclusive Onkyo control system that allows all R1-capable Onkyo audio components to be turned on or off together, and your amp to turn on automatically and select the appropriate input source when playback is started on a source component.lt also allows you to control your iPod with your amp's remote controller. In this manual,the DS-A1X Remote Interactive Dock is referred to as the"RI Dock." Features Q Play your iPod music through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound U Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote controller O WatchiPod videos and slideshows on your

U Supports all iPods with an iPod connector, except 3rd generation iPods U Charges your iPod's battery while you enjoy your music For the latest information on the RI Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com *_ iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S.and other countries. Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: + DS-A1X Remote Interactive Dock + AC adapter (14m,

Adapter varies from country to country. + AV cable (1.5 m,

+ Instruction manual Compatible iPods EMade for: + 5th Generation iPod (iPod with video) + _ iPod photo (iPod with color display) + 4th Generation iPod *__2nd Generation iPod nano *__1st Generation iPod nano

Getting Started—Continued Getting to Know the RI Dock iPod adapter VIDEO OUT jack RI jack Power iPod connector AUDIO OUT L/R jacks indicator | iPod slot DCIN 5V 1A jack RI MODE switch Set it to match your amp's input display (see below). Amp input display + + + TAPE [] coR HDDOCK RI MODE switch See your amps instruction manual for details on changing the input display. On some amps, you press and hold the [TAPE] button to change the input display from TAPE to MD, CDR, HDD or Dock. To control your iPod with your amp's remote controller, select the matching remote control Ampremote mode. controllers mode

Getting Started—Continued Hooking Up the RI Dock Depending on the Onkyo amp that you're using, choose connection method À or B. A: Connect the RI Docks AUDIO OUT L/R jacks and VIDEO OUT jack to an RI Dock-compati- ble input on your Onkyo amp. (You might need to change the input display to"HDD" orDOCK.") B: Connect the RI Dock AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the TAPE (MD, CDR) IN jacks on your Onkyo amp. And connect the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack directly to your TV. See your amps instruction manual for details.

Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a suitable audio input on your amp. And connect the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack to a video input on your Onkyo AV receiver (A) or TV (B). The input you use depends on the type of Onkyo amp you have. See your amp's instruction manual for details.

2. Using the supplied R1 cable, connect the

RI Docks 1 jack to an fR1 jack on one of the Onkyo components in your system.

3. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the RI

Docks DC IN jack. Note: When the AC adapter is unplugged or not connected to the RI Dock, the RI Dock will output no sound or video, R1 functions will not work,and your iPod's battery will not be charged. Caution: Connect the supplied 1 cable to only R1 jacks. Do not connect headphones to the 1 jack as it will damage your equip- ment. Mif you've connected the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to your amp's TAPE (MD, CDR) IN jacks and also want to connect the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack to your amp Connect the RI Docks VIDEO OUT jack to an unused video input on your amp. When you want to watch an iPod slideshow or video, select the video input source first, and then select the TAPE (MD, CDR) input source. Your AV receiver will output the audio being fed to the TAPE (MD, CDR) input, and because the video source doesn't change when the TAPE input source is selected, it’Il continue to output the video being fed to the video input. ÆWhat to do if you already have a compo- nent connected to your amp's TAPE input or RI Dock-compatible input Connect the RI Dock to an unused AV input on your amp. However, you will not be able to use any of the m1 functions.

Using the RI Dock Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock

1. Plug in the AC adapter.

2. Turn on your amp, and select the appropri-

ate inputs on your amp.

3. Align your iPod with the RI Docks iPod slot,

and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown. Remove your iPod's case MAdjusting the iPod Adapter The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your particular iPod. there's à gap between the back of your iPod andthe adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise to close the gap.Turning the adapter counterclockwise moves it forward. Turning it clockwise moves it backward.

2 \ À RSS Forward Notes: + _ To prevent iPod connector damage, don't twist your iPod when inserting or remov- ing it, and be careful not to knock over the RI Dock while your iPod is inserted. + Don’tuse the RI Dock with any other iPod accessories, such as FM transmitters and microphones, because they may cause a malfunction. Function Overview MBasic Operation Note: + Your amp may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song. + System On Function When you turn on your amp, the iPod turns on as well.With some amps, you may need to press the [ON] button on your amp's remote controller's twice to turn on the other compo- nents in your system. + System Off Function When you turn off your amp, the iPod turns off as well. + Auto Power On Function"! If you start iPod playback while your amp is on Standby, your amp will automatically turn on and select your iPod as the input source.Then, your iPod will start playback. + Direct Change Function”! If you start iPod playback while listening to another input source, your amp will automati- cally select your iPod as the input source. + Timer Play You can use your amp's Timer function to turn on your amp and iPod and start playback at a specified time. + Linked Dimmer Operation When you use your amp's Dimmer function to change its display's brightness, the brightness of the RI Docks Power indicator will change as well. + Using Your Amp's Remote Controller You can use your amp remote controller to control basic iPod functions (see page 9). “1. Iyou use your iPod controls to start an iPod slideshow or video, these functions will not work, so use the remote con- troller instead.

Using the RI Dock—Continued Operating Notes: + The RI Dock must be connected to your amp with both an R1 cable and an audio cable to use the 1 functions. + If your amp doesn't support the System On, System Off, Auto Power On, and Direct Change functions, you'll need to turn your amp on and off and select the input source manually. + Before you select another input source, stop iPod playback to prevent your amp from selecting the iPod input source by mistake. + Ifany accessories are connected to your iPod, your amp may not be able to select the input source properly. + While your iPod is in the RI Dock,its vol- ume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod's volume control while it's in the RI Dock, make sure it's not set too high before you reconnect your headphones. M Using Your iPod's Alarm Clock You can use your iPod's Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod and amp at a specified time. Your amp5 input source will automatically be set to the input to which your iPod is connected. Notes: + To use this function, your iPod must be in the RI Dock, and the RI Dock must be con- nected to your amp with both an R1 cable and an audio cable. + When you use this function, be sure to set your amp volume control to a suitable level. + Your amp may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song. M Charging Your iPod's Battery The RI Dock charges your iPod's battery while your iPod is in the RI Dock. Notes: + _ To charge your iPod battery, the AC adapter must be plugged into a suitable wall outlet and connected to the RI Docks DC IN jack. + See your iPod instruction manual for more information on battery charging.

Using the RI Dock—Continued Using Your Amp's Remote Controller The following table shows which buttons on your amp's remote controller you can use to control your iPod while its in the RI Dock. Be sure to select the appropriate remote mode first, and point your remote controller at your amp. Note that some buttons may be labelled differently,and some remote controllers may not have certain buttons. Remote controller button to use iPod functi Descripti IPod RON ARE mode | MD mode [CDR mode [HDD mode SrIpion Tam onoff DTANDEYL TONI TT Pod is tumed on andoft. Play Pay) Starts playback on the IPod: IFthe IPod is not already on, it turned on automatically. Pause Pause [na], Stop [I [Pause Tan] |Pauses iPod playback. Dex], : Next son. Next Selects the next iPod song. g nee Lil g : C1 _ Restarts the current iPod song.Press it twice to Previous song | (Ai Previous [Hk4] selectthe previous song, Fast forward — Fast Forward [> ] Press and hold to fast forward the iPod. Rewind Rewind [#4] Press and hold to rewind the iPod.

• To select the next or previous photo in an iPod photo slideshow, use the controls on your iPod photo. The following functions can be used with some Onkyo amps. Remote controller button to use iPod functi PORN LTAPE mode | MD mode | CDR mode [HDD mode Description TDOLEY Sets the iPods Shuffle function to: Songs, Shuffle MODE] | (RANDOM) (PLAYMODEI ISHUFFLE] EEE 0e of IREVERSE Sets the iPod's Repeat function to:One, AI, or Repeat MODE] IREPEAT] of Backlight REC Ie] IDISPLAY], ISCROLL] [The iPod backlight comes on for 30 seconds. Fo use the next four functions with modes Playlist/Album | Reverse | [ENTER] PROGRAM, other than HDD first select Playlist/Album " Pay (al MEMORY] — |mode by using one ofthese buttons,and then mode ay press the listed button while the RI Docks Power indicator is flashing (about 5 seconds). _ IPLAYLIST. |Selects the next playlist on the iPod. Next playlist Fast Forward [»æ] UP] |Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above). Previous revint IPLAYLIST |Selects the previous playlist on the iPod. playlist “ DOWN] |Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above). TALBUM _ [Selects the next album on the iPod Next album Next [pp] UP] [Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above). Previous Previous [ea TALBUM _ [Selects the previous album on the iPod. album H« DOWN] _ [Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).

• Depending on your amp, some buttons may not work as expected.

Troubleshooting BThere's no sound Make sure your iPod is actually playing. Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the RI Dock. Make sure the RI Dock is connected to the correct input jacks on your amp. Do not connect it to any output jacks. Make sure your amp is turned on, the correct input source is selected, and the volume is tued up. Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a suit- able wall outlet and connected to the RI Dock. Try resetting your iPod. MThere's no video + Make sure that your iPod's TV OUT setting is setto On. Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV or amp. + Some versions of the iPod do not output video. M Your amp's remote controller doesn't con- trol your iPod 3rd generation iPods are not supported. Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI Dock.lf your iPod is in a case, it may not connect properly to the RI Dock. Always remove your iPod from the case before inserting it into the RI Dock. The iPod cannot be operated while its displaying the Apple logo. If your amp's remote controller has remote mode buttons, make sure youve selected the right mode. Check the RI Dock's RI MODE switch setting. When you use your amp's remote controller, point ittoward your amp. The RI Dock must be connected to your amp with both an FI cable and an audio cable. The TAPE IN on some amps can be set to TAPE, MD, or CDR. Make sure the RI Dock's RI MODE switch setting and the remote control mode match this setting. See your amp's manual for more informa- tion. you still can't control your iPod, start playback by pressing your iPods Play button. Remote opera- tion should then be possible. Make sure your amp's remote controller is set to the correct remote control ID. M Your amp unexpectedly selects your iPod as the input source Always pause iPod playback when listening to another component that's connected to your amp. If playback is not paused, the Direct Change func- tion may select your iPod as the input source by mistake when one track ends and another starts playing. Caution: |f you use this product under direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or germi- cidal lamp, ultraviolet or another elements in the light may change the product exterior color.

Specifications Power supply: AC adapter (5 V DC) Power consumption (iPod not inserted): 0.5W Weight: 0.48 lbs. (220 g) Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-7/16x2-3/8x4-7/16inches 112x60 x 112 mm Connectors: VIDEO OUT, AUDIO OUT L/R, RU jack Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color. The operating instructions in this manual apply totheiPod as of June 2007 and may change with future upgrades to the iPod software. The AC adapter supplied with the DS-A1X is designed exclusively for use with the DS-A1X.Do not use it with another device. Likewise, do not use any other AC adapter with the DS-A1X, including those supplied with other RI Dock models. Doing so may damage the RI Dock. Itheres any noise when listening to an FM or AM radio station on your tuner or receiver, try mov- ing its antenna away from the RI Dock, iPod, and AC adapter‘ cable.In addition, don't wrap the AC adapter cable around any other cables.