DLO M-61000-070302-D User Manual

HomeDock Music Remote

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DI GI TA L LI FE ST YL E O UT FI TT ER S

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© 2007 Digital Lifestyle Outfitters

The DLO logo, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters and HomeDock
Music Remote are trademarks of Digital Lifestyle Outfitters.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
All Rights Reserved

Printed in Taiwan M-61000-070302-D

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Contents

Quick Start 4

Included in the Box 6

Getting Connected 7

About The HomeDock Music Remote 10

Setting Up Your Music Remote 11

Using the Music Remote 12

Music Remote + iPod Settings 14

Changing iPod Settings 14

Changing Music Remote Settings 14

Additional Features 15

Jukebox 15

Syncing to iTunes and Your Computer 15

Tips + Troubleshooting 16

Tech Specs 20

Service + Support 21

Warranty 22

FCC Statement 23

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Quick Start

Thanks for purchasing the DLO HomeDock Music Remote, the dock that leaves
your iPod by the stereo while you navigate your music on the remote’s display
screen from up to 150 feet – even through walls!

We’ll get you started with these easy steps:

STEP 1 Connect the power supply to the Music Remote Dock, then plug the includ-

ed AC power supply into any available AC power outlet.

STEP 2 Plug the included Audio Cable into the back of the Music Remote Dock

and then into the L/R inputs of any available input on your stereo receiver.

STEP 3 Charge the Music Remote battery by plugging it into the Music Remote

Dock. While the Music Remote is charging, the screen will flash a

Charging message. Once the Music Remote is fully charged, the screen

will display Charging Complete for a few moments and then go blank.

STEP 4 Dock your iPod in the Music Remote Dock. Then, adjust the Support Stand

to fit your particular iPod by sliding the support up or down. Your iPod will
start up in Music Remote Mode, as indicated by a check mark and OK to

disconnect message on the iPod screen.
NOTE: In Music Remote Mode, the iPod Click Wheel is non-functional.

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STEP 5 Remove the Music Remote from the Dock. On the main menu, select either

Artist or Playlist. Your Music Remote will automatically begin downloading
your iPod’s content. This may take a few minutes.

IMPORTANT: Do not press any button on the Music Remote while it is in the

process of downloading your iPod music content. This will stop the down­load process.

STEP 6 Scroll through your Playlists, Artists and Songs using the Music Remote and

begin enjoying your iPod from anywhere in the house.

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Included in the Box

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SUPPORT STAND FOR iPod

AUDIO CABLE

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Getting Connected

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Connecting Your HomeDock Music Remote

There are several ways you can use your Music Remote:

With your home stereo

To connect to a home stereo system, plug the included AC power adapter into the
back of the Music Remote Dock, then into any available AC power outlet. Next, plug
in the included Audio Cable into the back of the Music Remote Dock and then into
the corresponding L/R inputs on your stereo.

With a powered speaker system or other audio device

To connect to a powered speaker system or other audio device with an Aux-In jack
or mini-jack, plug the included AC power adapter into the back of the Music
Remote Dock, then into any available AC power outlet. Next, plug a standard 1/8”
mini-to-mini cable (available separately) into the back of the Music Remote Dock
and the other end into the Aux-In jack on the speaker system or device.

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With your PC or Mac

To connect to your PC or Mac, plug the included AC power adapter into the back of
the Music Remote Dock, then into any available AC power outlet. Next, use a stan­dard USB to mini-USB cable (available separately) to connect the Music Remote
Dock to your home computer using the mini-USB port on the back of the unit.

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About the HomeDock Music Remote

MENU

RIGHT NAVIGATI ON/NEXT TRACKLEFT NAVIGATIO N/PREVIOUS TRACK

DISPLAY SCREEN

UP NAVIGATION/ VOLUME UP

DOWN NAVIGATIO N/VOLUME DOWN

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NowPlaying

Streamlined
Slow Runner

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Music Remote

Artists
Jukebox

Settings

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Settings

Download Lists

Shue
Display Timer

The DLO HomeDock Music Remote features a full-function RF remote with a bright
OLED display that will control your iPod music anywhere. Its powerful range and
easy-to-read display make it the ideal solution for controlling iPod around the house.

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Setting Up Your Music Remote

STEP 1 After connecting your Dock, charging the

Music Remote and inserting your iPod,
press any button on the Music Remote to
power it on. The Music Remote will display
the Now Playing menu.

STEP 2 Using the Down Nav button, scroll down

to Settings and press the Right Nav button.

STEP 3 Download Lists is now highlighted. Press

the Menu button and your Music Remote
will begin syncing with your iPod. This can
take several minutes, depending on the
amount of music on your iPod. Any time you
change the content on your iPod by adding
new Artists or Songs, or you use another
iPod with the HomeDock Music Remote,
you need to re-download your Lists.

IMPORTANT: Do not press any button on

the Music Remote while it is in the process
of downloading your iPod content. This will
stop the download process.

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Using the Music Remote

Music Remote

Play/Pause
Artist
Playlist

About

The Music Remote’s bright OLED display lets you navigate and select your iPod
music and other content. Just scroll to your desired selection using the Up or Down
Nav buttons, and make your selection using the Right Nav or Menu button. The
Music Remote will allow you to select your music by navigating through Playlists,
Artists and Songs.

You can control playback functions with the Music Remote including Play/Pause,
Fast Forward/Next Track, Rewind/Previous Track.

To adjust the volume, simply press the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons while in
the Now Playing menu.

In the Now Playing menu, pressing the Menu button will take you to the Main Menu.

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Any time you wish to navigate back to the previous menu, simply press the Left Nav
button and the Music Remote will display the previous menu screen. To navigate to
the next menu, simply press the Right Nav button.

When you need to power your Music Remote On or Off, press and hold the Menu
button for a few seconds.

To check the strength of your Music Remote’s RF signal, go to Settings, About
and you will be able to view the RF Signal Indicator Bar

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Music Remote + iPod Settings

Additional Features

The Music Remote lets you customize your iPod listening experience. Just go to

Settings on the Main Menu screen and select the settings that are right for you.

Changing Music Remote Settings

• Display Timer lets you conserve your Music Remote’s battery by setting it to
sleep at either 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes of inactivity. To quickly wake
up your Music Remote, simply press any button on the remote.

• Now Playing Mode lets you set the display to show you either Song/Artist
information or Song/Next Song information.

• iPod Mode disables your Music Remote’s display screen, so you can control
music playback using your iPod Click Wheel.

Changing iPod Settings

• Use your Music Remote to change your EQ settings on your iPod. This allows
you to select the perfect audio setting for the type of music you’re enjoying.
Choose from settings like Rock, Hip-Hop, Bass Booster, Jazz.

• Shuffle Songs will play back an artist or playlist in random order. If you want
to shuffle your entire music library, you will need to select Enter iPod Mode
on the Music Remote, and then select Shuffle Songs on your iPod.

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Jukebox

The Music Remote has a Jukebox feature that allows you to create on-the-fly
playlists on the Music Remote. In the Main Menu, select Jukebox. Next, select Song
#1, which will offer your Artist selections. Select an Artist, then select the song of
your choice. Repeat this process with up to 10 songs, then select Start Playing.

NOTE: When you navigate out of the Jukebox, the list of your Jukebox selections

will not be saved.

Syncing to iTunes and Your Computer

The HomeDock Music Remote will also act as a dock for your iPod to sync with
your computer and iTunes.

First, plug the included AC power adapter into the back of the Music Remote Dock,
then into any available AC power outlet. Next, plug in an A-to-B USB cable (avail­able separately) to connect your Music Remote Dock unit to your computer. The
Music Remote will sync and charge your iPod automatically.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the Music Remote control with your iPod while it is docked

and syncing with your computer. This will interrupt the syncing process.

To listen to your iPod using the Music Remote while it’s connected to your comput­er, simply quit iTunes and use the included Audio Cable or iPod audio cable to con­nect to your computer’s speakers.

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Tips + Troubleshooting

My Music Remote does not select the correct track, and is unresponsive.

First, check that your iPod is securely connected to the Music Remote Dock, this is
verified by the iPod screen displaying OK to disconnect. Make sure that you have
downloaded all your iPod content onto the Music Remote. To learn more about
downloading iPod lists, see Setting Up Your Music Remote (pg 11).

NOTE: The Music Remote’s download process can be affected by outside RF inter-

ference. It is recommended that the download process be performed close to the
Music Remote Dock. Do not press any button on the Music Remote while it is in the
process of downloading your iPod content. This will stop the download process.

My Music Remote is showing the wrong Playlists or Artists.

Your Music Remote must be synchronized with the iPod that is currently in the
Music Remote Dock. Select Download Lists from the Settings menu, and your
Music Remote will begin downloading the current iPod content.

My Music Remote keeps displaying “Out of Range.”

First, check that your iPod is securely connected to the Music Remote Dock. This is
verified by the iPod screen displaying the Music Remote screen message OK to dis-

connect. The Music Remote is a powerful RF remote that will function through

walls and other obstructions, but you may be out of range of the base unit or expe­riencing some kind of outside interference. Move closer to the Music Remote Dock

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to verify communication. (Once communication is established, you can verify dis­tance and RF signal under About in the Settings menu). If these steps do not work,
or your Music Remote seems to be non-responsive, you should refresh the Music
Remote by pressing and holding the Menu button and Volume Up button simultane­ously for a few seconds until you see the DLO logo appear. If the issue persists, the
Music Remote may need to be reset by pressing the end of a paper clip into the
reset hole on the bottom left side of the remote.

Do I need to download both lists (Artists and Playlists) separately?

No. Once you select Download Lists, both lists will automatically be downloaded
to your Music Remote.

When I place my iPod into the Music Remote Dock, the iPod does not enter the
Music Remote Mode.

Be sure that your iPod contains recent firmware. Visit apple.com/ipod/download to
get the latest iPod software updates.

When I place my iPod into the Music Remote Dock, the iPod Click Wheel is no
longer functional.

Don’t worry, the Music Remote is working correctly and provides the same func-

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tionality as the iPod Click Wheel. If you need to navigate your iPod, simply select

Enter iPod Mode from the Music Remote’s Settings Menu.

My music sounds distorted and “fuzzy”.

The Music Remote lets you control the volume of your iPod music. However, it is
important that you find the correct balance between your Music Remote’s volume
setting and the speaker system, stereo, TV, computer or other audio device’s vol­ume setting. Try different volume settings on your audio device until you find the
optimum balance.

I removed my iPod from the Dock and it still displays “OK to Disconnect”.

Return your iPod to the Dock and remove it after a few minutes. If this does not
work, you can also reset your iPod by holding down the Menu + Center buttons.

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Tech Specs

Service + Support

Dock

Audio Output (L/R audio): Aux-Out jack

Power Input: 5 VDC, 1 a mp

USB mini port

Operating Frequency: 915.92 MHz

Remote

Operating Frequency: 915.92 MHz

Battery: 3.3 Volt Rechargeab le Lithium Ion. (not user s erviceable)

Power Adapter

Power Adapter Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz

Power Adapter Output: 5 VDC, 1 amp

Cable

mini-to-RCA Stereo Audio

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For more information, updates and tips, please visit our website at www.dlo.com
and click Support.

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Warranty

FCC Statement

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty

What This Warranty Covers. DLO (Digital Lifestyle Outfitters) warrants this product against defects in materials

and workmanship. This limited warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for DLO.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by: (a) accident, abuse,
misuse, misapplication, ordinary wear, improper maintenance, failure to follow instructions, or products not man­ufactured by or for DLO; and (b) aftermarket services (including upgrades and expansions).

How Long This Warranty Lasts. This warranty lasts for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail
purchase.

What DLO Will Do. If a defect exists, DLO will exchange the product, at its option, with a product that is new or
has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and that is at least functionally equivalent to the orig­inal product. DLO will warrant a replacement product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of replacement.

How To Get Service. In order to be eligible for this warranty, you MUST register your purchase at
www.dlo.com/register within thirty (30) days of purchasing this product. If you believe that this product is defec­tive in materials or workmanship, please e-mail [e-mail] with a brief description of the prob­lem, for further instructions.

No Change To Warranty. No DLO reseller, agent or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension,
or addition to this warranty.

How State Law Applies. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that
vary from state to state, or country.

Restrictions On Implied Warranties. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of mer­chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.

Restrictions On Damages. DLO is not responsible for direct, special, incidental or consequential damages result­ing from any breach of warranty or condition or under any other legal theory (including, without limitation, lost
profits; downtime; goodwill; damage to or replacement of equipment and property; failure to maintain the confi­dentiality of data stored on the product; and any costs of recovering, reprogramming or reproducing any program
or data stored in or used with products manufactured by or for DLO). Some states and countries do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you

W1000-050803-B

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Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifica­tions to this equipment. Any such modification could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
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,
if 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. If 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 following
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 connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Thanks for purchasing the DLO HomeDock Music Remote

Move with your music – not your iPod

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