B&W ZEPPELIN User Manual

Zeppelin

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Zeppelin and welcome to B&W Bowers & Wilkins.

The iPod® and iPhone™ are great music sources on the move, but when you’re at home or in the office, or you want to share your music with friends and family, earphones are not convenient. There are many products on the market that allow you to dock your iPod or iPhone and hear your favourite music without earphones, but it’s usually a choice between hi-fi separates with their bulk and trailing wires or one-box solutions that don’t do justice to the player’s capabilities.

Zeppelin is different. It’s a one-box product with the Bowers & Wilkins name. That means you’ll experience impact and clarity, involving spatial qualities most often missing when listening through headphones or less-capable loudspeaker systems. And it’s ‘Made for iPod’, which means that Apple Inc. has certified it for seamless use with today’s most popular music source.

With its airship-inspired shape, distinctively styled by Native Design, London, Zeppelin is simple and intuitive to use. But before you immerse yourself

in its great sound, please take a moment to read through this manual. You should also familiarise yourself with the safety instructions supplied with the product.

Unlike most other one-piece iPod docking devices, Zeppelin incorporates a full 3-way stereo speaker system. Left and right channels have individual midrange and tweeter drivers, while the bass of both is handled by a single central bass driver. Together with the efficient and cool running switching amplifier, this ensures extremely high quality, room filling sound.

The unique universal support bracket securely holds all compatible iPods/iPhones without adaptors or adjustment and gives the user freedom to operate the player’s own controls as easily as if it were in the hand.

Video iPods and iPhones benefit from Zeppelin’s video output sockets, allowing the user to transfer images to a television.

Additional music sources such as MP3 players, portable CD players and laptops may be played through Zeppelin using the AUX socket at the rear. Both analogue and digital connections are supported by the same socket.

There are different hardware versions of Zeppelin, which may be identified by referring to the serial number label (see page 5 for location), and there are some differences in operation.

This manual applies to all versions of Zeppelin, but assumes that the software has been upgraded to version 2.1. It supersedes any printed manual supplied with the product and any previous on-line versions.

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iPod/iPhone compatibility

Group A (AUX analogue/digital mini jack input socket)

Group B (AUX analogue/digital mini jack input socket)

Group C (Spring-loaded iPod/iPhone connector port)

Group D (Spring-loaded iPod/iPhone connector port)

Group E (Spring-loaded iPod/iPhone connector port)

We have separated the different types of iPod/ iPhone into groups, which we will use throughout the manual to describe differences in the way the various models interact with Zeppelin.

Use this table to identify which group your iPod/ iPhone belongs to.

Group A models lack the standard 30-pin socket and will not dock with Zeppelin at all. Although

the iPod 3rd generation of Group B has the 30pin socket, Zeppelin cannot charge it because it requires Firewire® and Zeppelin supports only the latest USB charging. There are also software

conflicts between this iPod and Zeppelin software v.2.0 and later. However, you can play these models through Zeppelin by connecting their headphone output to Zeppelin’s AUX socket. See the section Connecting a second source.

To ensure maximum functionality, we recommend you keep your iPod/iPhone software up to date. Check for upgrades in iTunes.

Zeppelins with serial number beginning Z-2 are ‘Works with iPhone’ certified. Earlier versions are not and, when you dock an iPhone on these, a message pops up on the screen asking if you wish

to switch to Airplane Mode. There are no major
noise interference issues between these Zeppelin
versions and the iPhone, so press the No button
and continue operation. Refer to page 5 for the
location of the serial number label.
There are differences in the video and streaming
operation of Group E devices, depending on the
hardware version of Zeppelin and its software.
Please refer to the sections Outputting video
and Streaming content from the Internet.	3

Correct handling

When lifting Zeppelin, use two hands on the body. Never use the iPod support bracket as a handle.

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A tour of Zeppelin

At the front

1Left channel tweeter

2Left channel midrange driver

3Multicolour status LED.

4Bass driver

5Infrared remote control receiver.

6Right channel midrange driver

7Right channel tweeter

8Volume up/down rocker button

9Combined on/standby and source selector button

10Spring-loaded iPod/iPhone connector port

Although Zeppelin is exceptionally easy to use, please spend a few moments getting to know where its controls and connectors are and what they do.

Zeppelin is shown with the grilles removed so you can see what’s behind. Do not try to

remove the grilles. They are deliberately difficult to get off to limit access and avoid damage to exposed drivers.

At the back

1Power input socket

2USB slave socket for software updates to Zeppelin

3AUX analogue/digital mini jack input socket

4S-Video output socket

5Composite video output socket

6Serial number label

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Turning on the remote control

Before using the remote handset for the first time, you must remove the clear plastic insulating tab that prevents the battery draining.

Rotate the battery cover anticlockwise 1/8 full turn and remove.

Release the battery. Press down on the edge of the battery between the two black lugs and the opposite side next to the metal spring will flip up.

Remove and discard the insulator.

Replace the battery, first locating one side under the small lugs opposite the metal spring.

Replace the cover.

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Setting up

Connect Zeppelin to the power supply. When plugged in, Zeppelin will go through a system check for a couple of seconds, during which it will not accept commands, and then assume standby mode. In standby, the LED at the front will glow red.

To turn Zeppelin fully on, press the button, either on the remote handset or on Zeppelin itself. When fully on, the LED colour will depend on the selected source – blue for iPod/iPhone or green for a second source plugged into the AUX socket.

To totally disconnect Zeppelin from the power supply, you will have to remove the plug from or switch off the wall outlet.

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Docking an iPod/iPhone

To dock your iPod/iPhone, simply angle it, locate the long socket over the connector on the support bracket and push down fully.

The spring-loaded design automatically adjusts for all models and causes the iPod/iPhone to rest on the back support.

There’s plenty of room to get your hand round the back of the support to operate the player’s own controls in the normal way. Note that, because the socket in the base of 1st, 2nd and 4th generation nanos is offset to one side, they will not sit centrally on the support bracket.

As soon as you dock your iPod/iPhone, Zeppelin automatically selects it as the source. If Zeppelin is in standby, it will automatically turn itself fully on without you having to press either button. The LED will glow yellow for a couple of seconds while the amplifier initialises and then turn to blue when Zeppelin is ready to play.

If your iPod/iPhone was turned off or in pause mode when you docked it, it will end up in paused mode. If it was playing, it will continue to play.

All the time your iPod/iPhone is docked and Zeppelin is plugged into the power supply, your iPod/iPhone will charge (except for Group A and Group B devices). If that’s all you want it to do, put Zeppelin into standby to reduce power consumption using thebutton, either on Zeppelin or on the remote handset.

If you remove your iPod/iPhone while it is the selected source, Zeppelin will automatically go into standby after 5 minutes to reduce power consumption.

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Controlling the volume

– +

There are three ways to adjust Zeppelin’s volume. If your iPod/iPhone is docked, and it is a Group

D or Group E device, its own volume control can be used to alter Zeppelin’s volume level, which is also displayed on the iPod/iPhone’s screen.

For the touch screen of devices in Group E, use the slider volume control at the bottom of the screen. For Group D iPods, use the click wheel.

When using the volume control of a docked iPod/iPhone, its own internal volume level is not affected, but is retained at its original level for when you remove the iPod/iPhone and go back to using headphones.

The click wheel and display of Group B and Group C iPods will not function in this way.

– +

On Zeppelin itself, press on the upper section of the long button, marked + to increase the volume and the lower section, marked - to decrease it

On the remote, press the + button to increase the volume and the - button to decrease it.

In both cases, a short press will make a small change, or you can press and hold to ramp up or down.

As you alter the volume level, Zeppelin’s LED will flash. As you approach the maximum level, the LED will turn white. Once you reach either the maximum or minimum level, the LED will turn red.

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Navigating tracks on your iPod/iPhone

Just as on the iPod/iPhone, the button toggles between play and pause.

If you are playing a second source through Zeppelin’s AUX socket, the play/pause button toggles mute on and off.

If you are close to Zeppelin, it is easy to use the navigation controls on your iPod/iPhone as normal.

However, for distant operation, the play/pause, forward and back controls that you are familiar with on your iPod/iPhone are duplicated on Zeppelin’s remote handset.

A single press on the button moves you to the start of the next track. Press and hold to fast forward through the current track.

This button has no effect when playing a second source through Zeppelin’s AUX socket.

All the controls on your iPod/iPhone continue to work as normal. If you press Play on your iPod/iPhone while it is docked, Zeppelin will automatically select it as the source.

For complex operations, such as selecting a playlist, you will need to be close to Zeppelin in order to read the iPod/iPhone’s screen. Zeppelin’s design makes it so easy to use the iPod/iPhone’s own controls that there is no need for these operations to be duplicated on the remote handset. As a consequence, Zeppelin’s remote handset has deliberately been kept simple.

A single press on thebutton moves you to the start of the current track. A double press takes you to the start of the previous track. Press and hold to fast reverse through the current track.

This button has no effect when playing a second source through Zeppelin’s AUX socket.

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Outputting video

If you want to feed images from a video iPod or iPhone to your television, use either an S-video or composite video cable between Zeppelin and your set. If you have a choice, S-video offers slightly better quality.

If your iPod/iPhone is already playing a video as you dock it, the picture may not automatically transfer to the TV screen. In that case, stop the video, go back a step in the iPod/iPhone’s menu, re-select the video and start it again.

When you play a video on devices in Group E, Zeppelin software (except v.2.0) forces the video content to be routed out to its S-VIDEO and COMP sockets for display on a TV and the picture may not be viewed on the iPhone/touch screen.

Note: Zeppelin software v.2.0 allows the operation of the pop-up message “Display on TV? Yes/No”, but was superseded due to a bug in Apple iPhone/touch software v.3.0 that can cause the iPhone/touch to freeze if the pop-up is allowed.

With other video iPods, you can set the video output state on the iPod itself (Video > Settings > TV Out >) to be always displayed on the iPods screen (Off), or always output to a TV (On), or to pop up a choice message (Ask).

Note: 4th generation nanos display some video content only at right angles on their own screen.

Zeppelins with serial numbers beginning with Z-0 and having the originally installed software will not output video from Group E devices. To enable video output with these devices, upgrade Zeppelin’s software on our web site www.bowers-wilkins.com

Download the Zeppelin Connectivity Guide from our web site for more details.

Composite video cable	S-video cable			11

Streaming content from the internet

2 SEC

The devices of Group E – iPod touch and iPhone

– can connect to the Internet and stream both video and audio content. While streaming, their iPod function is paused and Zeppelin’s LED will slowly flash blue. In this state Zeppelins with serial numbers starting Z-0 and with the original software installed mute their amplifier and the streamed audio content will not be heard.

To enable streamed content to be heard via this Zeppelin version, first upgrade the software, which you can access from the Zeppelin page of our web site www.bowers-wilkins.com. The later software by default will still mute-on-pause with Z-0 models, but this may be defeated by first placing Zeppelin into standby (when the LED will glow red). Press and hold the remote’s play/pause button until the LED blinks (approximately 2 seconds). A single off/on indicates that the mute-on-pause has been defeated and streamed audio may be heard. A double off/on/off/on indicates that mute-on-pause has been restored.

Zeppelins with serial numbers starting with Z-1 or higher will stream Internet content as delivered.

When streaming from the Internet (eg from You Tube), the play/pause, forward and back buttons of Zeppelin’s remote will not duplicate the on-screen controls of the touch/iPhone. Pressing the remote’s play button will cause the current iPod-stored audio/video file to start playing.

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Connecting a second source

You can connect a second source to Zeppelin using the AUX socket at the rear, which accepts both analogue and digital signals. Zeppelin will automatically know which type it is receiving.

Analogue sources will need a 2-core coaxial cable terminated at the Zeppelin end by a mini stereo jack plug, just like the plug used for your iPod headphones. The plug required at the other end will depend on the source.

If the source is an early generation iPod, shuffle, MP3 player, laptop computer or portable CD player, the output will probably be from a headphone socket and the same style mini jack will be needed. If the source has its own volume control, set it to approximately 75% full scale.

If the source has a line output – a standard ‘stacking’ CD player, for example – you will probably need two RCA Phono plugs at the source end. If the source has its own volume control, set it to approximately 90% full scale.

Sources with an optical digital output use a fibre-optic cable, sometimes called a TOSLINK™. The standard TOSLINK™ termination has a stubby, block-ended shape, but some devices, including Zeppelin, Apple Macintosh®, Apple TV® and Apple Airport Express®, use an optical mini jack plug. These optical mini jacks have the same outline shape as the analogue version, but have no black stripes and have a clear tip for the light to pass through.

Download the Zeppelin Connectivity Guide from our web site for more information.

Analogue Mini jack

RCA Phono

Optical mini jack

TOSLINK™

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Playback from a second source

3 SEC
You can switch between the iPod/iPhone and a	When AUX is selected, Zeppelin’s LED glows green. The play/pause button on Zeppelin’s remote
second (AUX) source by using the button on the	handset toggles mute on and off. The fast forward
remote handset or by pressing and holding the	and fast reverse buttons have no effect.
combination button on the top of Zeppelin itself.	If Zeppelin is manually switched to standby and
See the tables below for details.	on again, it automatically selects the last used
	source. If that source is no longer connected,
	Zeppelin will switch to the alternative. If no source
	at all is connected, Zeppelin will return to standby
	after 5 minutes. Your iPod/iPhone only overrides
	source selection as it is docked or if you press its

own Play button while it is docked.	14

Remote handset summary

Button	Action	Effect
	Press once when Zeppelin in standby	Zeppelin turns on and selects last used source.
		See also section Playback from a second source.
	Press once when Zeppelin on	Zeppelin goes to standby.
		A docked iPod/iPhone is paused and turned off.
+	Press once	Volume increases by small increment.
	Press and hold	Volume ramps up and LED flashes.
		White LED indicates approaching maximum volume.
		Red LED indicates maximum level.
–	Press once	Volume decreases by small decrement.
	Press and hold	Volume ramps down and LED flashes.
		Red LED indicates minimum level.
	Press once	Toggle play/pause (if iPod/iPhone is source)
		Toggle mute on/off (if AUX is source)
	Press once	Go to start of next track (no effect for AUX)
	Press and hold	Scan forward through current track (no effect for AUX)
	Press once	Go to start of current track (no effect for AUX)
	Press twice	Go to start of previous track (no effect for AUX)
	Press and hold	Scan backwards through current track (no effect for AUX)
	Press once	Toggle between iPod/iPhone and AUX.
		If AUX selected, a docked iPod/iPhone will pause.
		If iPod/iPhone selected, it will play.
		If no alternative source is connected, a red LED indicates invalid command.

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LED signal summary

LED state	Meaning
Steady red	Zeppelin in standby
Steady yellow	Zeppelin powering up from standby (2 sec)
Steady blue	Zeppelin on, iPod/iPhone selected
Steady green	Zeppelin on, AUX selected
Slow flashing blue	iPod is paused (Group D & E devices only)
Slow flashing green	AUX is muted
Rapid flashing blue	Volume changing, iPod/iPhone selected
Rapid flashing green	Volume changing, AUX selected
Rapid flashing white	Volume approaching maximum
Rapid flashing red	Volume at maximum or minimum
Single off/on blue or green	Acknowledge valid button command
Single flash red	Command not available
Continuously flashing red	Warning - if no button is being pressed, there is a system fault

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Taking calls on an iPhone

If you have an incoming call while the iPhone is docked, the iPhone will ring through Zeppelin and mute the music.

The iPhone does not send call audio to the 30-pin docking connector, so you cannot hear the caller through Zeppelin.

To take the call you can either remove the iPhone from Zeppelin and replace it when the call is finished or leave it docked and turn on the iPhone’s internal Speaker to use it as a speakerphone.

If you were playing music when the call came in, it will resume playing when you terminate the call and the iPhone is docked.

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Adjusting the sound

If you place Zeppelin with its back against a wall, the bass level is boosted, and more so if it is in a corner. Zeppelin’s own bass output may be adjusted to compensate.

When you dock a Group D iPod into Zeppelin, an extra item called Speakers appears in its top-level menu. If you select this option and then choose Tone Control, you will get a list of Bass level options.

With Group E devices, tap the Settings icon on the touch screen. The Speakers item is added to the list, but is hidden below the bottom of the screen. Stroke the list upwards with your finger to reveal the hidden items on the list.

In the default position, Bass 0, the balance is adjusted for when Zeppelin is on an open table.

Bass -1 lowers the bass to match a single wall and Bass -2 a corner. Personal preference is important too, so we provide extra settings at each end, Bass +1 and Bass -3. Choose whichever sounds best to you. The change happens as soon as you highlight the option.

The selected EQ setting is retained for any other iPod you dock and to any second source connected to the AUX input. So, if you have an earlier model iPod, you can still adjust Zeppelin’s bass by borrowing a Group D or E device and it will remain set for other models.

When using Zeppelin, we recommend that you turn off any EQ in the iPod/iPhone itself (Settings > iPod > Music EQ > Off for iPhone, Settings > Music > EQ > Off for touch or Settings > EQ > Off for other iPods).

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Cleaning Zeppelin

Use a clothes brush or vacuum cleaner with nozzle attachment to clean the grille cloth. Wipe other surfaces with a clean lint-free cloth. If you wish to use a cleaning agent, apply it onto the cleaning cloth, not directly onto the product. Test a small area first, as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces. Avoid products that are abrasive, or contain acid, alkali or anti-bacterial agents.

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Upgrading Zeppelin software

From time to time it may be necessary to update Zeppelin’s software. Upgrades and instructions on how to install them will be posted on our web site: www.bowers-wilkins.com

To install upgrades, you will need to connect Zeppelin to a USB output on your computer using a standard USB device cable. This is the same type of cable that is used to connect USB printers, for example. If Zeppelin’s current software version is 1.3 or later, you can display the version number on the screen of a docked iPod/iPhone of Group D or Group E.

For devices in Group E, navigate

Settings > General > About and scroll to the bottom of the page.

For 1st and 2nd generation nanos and 5th generation iPod, navigate Settings > About and scroll to the bottom of the page.

For 3rd and 4th generation nanos and classic, navigate Settings > About and tab to the 4th page using the track forward or back buttons, either on the iPod or Zeppelin’s remote.

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Environmental information

All B&W products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

These symbols indicate compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives. Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

If Zeppelin does not perform as expected, there may be nothing intrinsically wrong. Check through this table for possible remedial action.

Additional topics are covered in the Zeppelin FAQ section of our web site: www.bowers-wilkins.com

Possible cause

A continually flashing red LED indicates a system fault.

Before calling for assistance first try rebooting Zeppelin by disconnecting it from the power supply for a minimum of 5 seconds and reconnecting.

No LED	Power cord not properly plugged in or damaged.
	(UK, Ireland or Hong Kong only) Fuse blown in fused plug of power cord.
	Internal fault. Consult your dealer.
	Upgrade iPod/iPhone software
No sound from any source	Volume set to minimum
No sound on iPod/iPhone source only	iPod/iPhone not in play mode.
No sound on AUX source only	Zeppelin muted.
	AUX cable not properly connected or damaged.
AUX source takes several seconds to sound	Poor compatibility between TOSLINK™ cable and optical mini jack cable adaptor/converter.
	Dirty TOSLINK™ cable ends. Clean as recommended by cable manufacturer.
Track up/down commands do not work	Upgrade iPod/iPhone software.
Cannot control volume from iPod/iPhone interface	Upgrade iPod/iPhone software. (Group D & E devices only)

Speakers menu item does not appear when iPod/iPhone docked

Upgrade iPod/iPhone software. (Group D & E devices only)

Buttons on remote do not work. Zeppelin buttons OK

Infrared receiver on Zeppelin obscured. Battery not correctly seated.

Battery insulating tab not removed. Battery needs replacing

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Troubleshooting continued

Symptom	Possible cause
iPod does not respond to Zeppelin commands	iPod/iPhone badly seated on connector.
	Dirty or worn contacts.
Buttons on Zeppelin do not work. Remote OK.	Dirty or worn contacts.
	Consult your dealer.
Cannot output video images to TV	Upgrade Zeppelin software.
Cannot display video images on the touch screen	Upgrade Zeppelin software
of a Group E device
Cannot hear audio streamed from Internet	Upgrade Zeppelin software.
iPod/iPhone back light will not re-brighten	Re-boot iPod/iPhone and upgrade Zeppelin software.
iPod/iPhone alarm does not sound when docked	Upgrade Zeppelin software.
Source change between iPod/iPhone	Upgrade Zeppelin software.
and AUX not reliable
iPod/iPhone freezes	Search “How to reset iPod” on the Internet.
	If caused by a known conflict between Zeppelin software v.2.0 and iPhone/touch software v.3.0,
	upgrade Zeppelin software.

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Introduction

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté Zeppelin, et nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue comme utilisateur d’un appareil B&W, Bowers & Wilkins.

L’iPod® et l’iPhone™ sont d’excellentes sources de musique en déplacement mais, lorsque vous êtes chez vous, au travail, ou que vous souhaitez écouter de la musique avec vos amis ou votre famille, l’écoute au casque n’est pas une solution satisfaisante. Il existe aujourd’hui de nombreux appareils sur le marché qui permettent d’y insérer votre iPod ou votre iPhone, pour

écouter votre musique favorite sans les écouteurs, mais cela suggère généralement soit une intégration dans la chaîne Hi-Fi, avec ce que cela sous-entend de complexité et de câbles emmêlés…, soit l’utilisation d’un boîtier séparé spécifique qui ne rend musicalement pas justice aux réelles capacités sonores de l’iPod.

Zeppelin est différent. C’est un appareil intégré, mais il porte la griffe Bowers & Wilkins. Cela signifie une transparence, une dynamique et un respect de la scène sonore manquant la plupart du temps à une reproduction au travers d’écouteurs, ou aux boîtiers équipés de haut-

parleurs de piètre qualité. Il bénéficie en plus de la mention “Made for iPod”, ce qui signifie qu’Apple Computer Inc. l’a certifié pour son utilisation optimale avec la source de musique la plus populaire aujourd’hui.

Avec son design au look de vaisseau spatial – spécialement conçu par Native Design, à Londres, Zeppelin est simple et intuitif à utiliser. Mais avant de vous immerger dans le grand son, veuillez tout de même prendre quelques minutes pour lire soigneusement ce manuel d’utilisation, et spécialement les instructions suivantes concernant la sécurité.

Contrairement à la majorité des systèmes de lecture pour iPod, Zeppelin utilise un véritable système d’enceintes stéréo 3 voies. Les canaux gauche et droit possèdent donc des haut-parleurs de médium et d’aigu indépendants, le grave étant reproduit par un unique haut-parleur de grave central. Associé à un amplificateur à technologie numérique à haut rendement et faible dégagement de chaleur, cela vous garantit un son de très haute qualité, capable de remplir sans problème les plus grandes pièces.

Le support unique et universel accepte tous les iPod compatibles, sans adaptateurs spéciaux, ce qui vous laisse liberté d’utiliser les propres fonctions de l’iPod aussi simplement que quand vous le tenez dans la main.

Les iPod vidéo et iPhone bénéficient de prises de sortie vidéo, permettant de transférer directement les images vers un téléviseur.

Des sources de musique complémentaires, telles que lecteurs MP3, lecteurs de CD portables, ou ordinateurs portables peuvent être écoutées via le Zeppelin

grâce à une prise auxiliaire AUX située à l’arrière. Les branchements de type analogique et numérique sont disponibles à partir de la même prise unique.

Il y a différentes versions successives de Zeppelin, reconnaissables grâce à leur numéro de série (voir

page 27 pour en connaître l’emplacement). Ces différentes versions sous-entendent quelques différences dans le fonctionnement. Ce manuel s’applique à toutes les versions de Zeppelin, à condition que leur software ait été mis à jour en version 2.1. Ce manuel annule et remplace tout manuel livré d’origine avec le produit, et les versions précédentes mises en ligne sur notre site Internet.

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Compatibilité iPod/iPhone

Groupe A (Prise auxiliaire AUX jack 3,5 mm pour source analogique ou numérique)

Groupe B (Prise auxiliaire AUX jack 3,5 mm pour source analogique ou numérique)

Groupe C (Bloc de connexion à ressort de l’iPod/iPhone)

Groupe D (Bloc de connexion à ressort de l’iPod/iPhone)

Groupe E (Bloc de connexion à ressort de l’iPod/iPhone)

Nous avons séparé les différents types d’iPod/iPhone en groupes, selon un classement qui est utilisé ensuite pour toutes les rubriques de ce manuel d’utilisation de Zeppelin, afin de connaître exactement les interactions entre celui-ci et les différents modèles d’iPod/iPhone.

Consultez le tableau suivant pour identifier le cas de votre iPod/iPhone :

Les modèles du groupe A ne possèdent pas la prise standard 30 broches actuelle et ne peuvent donc être directement branchés sur Zeppelin. Bien que les iPod de 3e génération soient équipés de cette prise 30 broches, Zeppelin ne peut recharger leur batterie, parce que cela nécessite une liaison Firewire® et que Zeppelin ne supporte le chargement que via une prise

USB. Il peut également y avoir certains conflits entre ces modèles d’iPod et le software Zeppelin 2.0 ou postérieur. Cependant, vous pouvez utiliser tous ces modèles d’iPod sur Zeppelin, en branchant leur prise de sortie casque sur l’entrée AUX de Zeppelin. Voir la section Branchement d’une seconde source.

Pour assurer une compatibilité maximum, nous vous recommandons de mettre toujours votre iPod/iPhone à jour. Vérifiez la disponibilité de ces mises à jour fournies par Apple via le logiciel iTunes.

Zeppelin, dans sa version dont le numéro de série commence par « Z-2 » possède la compatibilité officielle iPhone, avec la mention « Works with iPhone ». Les versions antérieures ne possèdent pas cette certification, ce qui se traduit, lors du branchement d’un iPhone, par l’apparition de la fenêtre demandant si l’iPhone doit être commuté en « Mode Avion ». Comme il n’y a pas de risques d’interférences parasites entre Zeppelin et l’iPhone, répondez « Non » à cette question, et utilisez l’appareil normalement. Voir page 27 pour situer l’emplacement du numéro de série de l’appareil.

Il existe certaines différences entre le visionnage de séquences vidéo et le flux direct lu via Internet, dans les appareils du groupe E. Veuillez vous reporter aux paragraphes “Sortie vidéo” et “Lecture directe d’un contenu Internet (streaming)”.

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Manipulation correcte

En sortant le Zeppelin de son carton d’emballage, tirez-le en utilisant vos deux mains. Ne jamais utiliser le berceausupport de l’iPod comme poignée.

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Faites connaissance avec Zeppelin

Bien que nous ayons conçu le Zeppelin pour qu’il soit très simple à utiliser, nous vous conseillons de prendre le temps de bien repérer toutes ses commandes et prises, et leur rôle respectif exact.

Voici Zeppelin vu de face, avec les grilles retirées pour que vous puissiez examiner ce qui se cache derrière elles. Ne tentez cependant pas de retirer ces grilles. Nous avons rendu ce retrait volontairement difficile, parce qu’il est alors très facile d’endommager les haut-parleurs, et spécialement les tweeters.

En façade		À l’arrière
1	Tweeter canal gauche	1	Prise du câble d’alimentation secteur
2	Haut-parleur médium canal gauche	2	Prise USB « esclave », pour les mises à
3	Diode LED multicolore		jour du logiciel de gestion (software) du
4	Haut-parleur de grave		Zeppelin
5	Récepteur infrarouge	3	Prise auxiliaire AUX jack 3,5 mm pour
6	Haut-parleur médium canal droit		source analogique ou numérique
7	Tweeter canal droit	4	Prise de sortie S-Vidéo
8	Bouton de réglage du volume haut/bas	5	Prise de sortie vidéo composite
9	Touche combinée mise en marche/mise en veille	6	Étiquette portant le numéro de série
	(standby) et sélecteur de source
10	Bloc de connexion à ressort de l’iPod/iPhone

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Mise en service de la télécommande

Avant d’utiliser la télécommande pour la première fois, vous devez retirer la petite languette en plastique qui dépasse sous la télécommande, et qui évite que la pile ne s’use avant que vous soyez prêt à utiliser l’appareil.

Tournez le couvercle de pile d’1/8e de tour dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre, et retirez-le.

Ôtez la pile. Appuyez sur un coin de la pile entre les deux languettes noires, puis tirez sur la face opposée, près du ressort en métal.

Retirez et jetez la languette isolante en plastique transparent.

Replacez la pile, en la glissant tout d’abord sous les languettes noires, du côté opposé au ressort en métal.

Replacez le couvercle de la pile.

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Mise en service

Branchez Zeppelin sur son alimentation secteur. Lors de ce premier branchement, le Zeppelin effectue un cycle de vérification de son bon fonctionnement pendant quelques secondes, durant lesquelles il n’accepte aucune commande externe ; puis il se met en mode de veille standby. Dans ce mode de veille standby, la diode LED en façade s’allume de couleur rouge.

Pour allumer Zeppelin, pressez sur la touche directement sur sa face avant ou sur la touche correspondante de

la télécommande. Une fois allumé, la diode LED peut prendre une couleur différente – bleue si un iPod/iPhone est branché, ou verte s’il s’agit d’une seconde source branchée dans la prise AUX.

Pour débrancher totalement Zeppelin de son alimentation secteur, vous devez absolument débrancher sa prise d’alimentation secteur de la prise murale.

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Installation d’un iPod/iPhone

Pour mettre en place l’iPod/iPhone dans son berceau, inclinez-le correctement face au long connecteur spécial visible sur le support, puis enfoncez-le totalement dans cette prise.

Le système de maintien à ressort s’ajuste automatiquement en fonction de la taille de l’iPod/iPhone utilisé, et le maintient ensuite correctement dans son support arrière.

Il laisse tout l’espace nécessaire autour de l’iPod pour que vous puissiez l’utiliser sans problème, avec ses commandes frontales d’origine. Notez toutefois, parce que la prise de l’iPod nano de 1e ou 2e génération est décentrée par rapport au boîtier de celui-ci, que ce type d’iPod n’apparaît pas centré dans le support.

Dès que vous avez branché l’iPod/iPhone dans son berceau-support, Zeppelin le sélectionne automatiquement comme source. Si le Zeppelin était en mode de veille standby, il s’allume automatiquement. La diode LED s’allume en jaune pendant quelques secondes, le temps que l’amplificateur s’initialise correctement, puis passe au vert quand le Zeppelin est prêt pour la lecture.

Si votre iPod/iPhone était en pause ou éteint quand vous l’installez dans le berceau-support su Zeppelin, il quitte son mode pause. S’il était en mode lecture, il continue cette lecture.

Pendant toute la durée où l’iPod/iPhone est branché dans le berceau-support du Zeppelin, et que celui-ci est relié à son alimentation secteur, la batterie de l’iPod/iPhone se recharge automatiquement (sauf pour les appareils des groupes A et B). Si c’est la seule tâche que vous voulez effectuer, mettez le Zeppelin en mode de veille standby pour limiter sa consommation électrique, en utilisant la toucheprésente en face avant ou sur la télécommande.

Si vous retirez l’iPod/iPhone du berceau-support alors qu’il était la source sélectionnée sur le Zeppelin, celui-ci se met automatiquement en mode de veille standby au bout de 5 minutes, pour réduire la consommation électrique.

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