Mint 220 User Manual

Droits d’auteur © Digital Signature, Incorporated, 2008. Tous droits réservés. Digital Signature, Mint et Di-Fi sont
des marques de Digital Signature. iPod et Mac sont des marques d’Apple, Inc. déposées aux États-Unis et/ou
dans d’autres pays. PurePath Digital est une marque de Texas Instruments Incorporated. Peerless est une
marque de Tymphany Corporation. Certains autres noms de produits, de marques et de compagnies peuvent
étre des marques déposées ou des désignations de leur propriétaire
respectif. Les spécifications sont sujettes à modification sans préavis.
Toute responsabilité est déclinée en cas d’erreur typographique. Ne
concerne pas iPod.

Mint 220-UBA1

Customer Service

Digital Signature Inc
1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 290
Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
866-903-4453
For service outside the USA, please visit
www.mintds.com/support for the nearest dealer

or service location.

Warranty Registration

To register your Digital Signature Mint Digital Music
Station, complete the enclosed warranty card or
register online at www.mintds.com/support.

Warranty Service

Go to www.mintds.com/support for instructions on how
to obtain warranty service.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Servicio al cliente

Digital Signature Inc
1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 290
Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
866-903-4453
Para servicio fuera de los Estados Unidos, por favor,
visite www.mintds.com/support donde encontrará el
concesionario u oficina de servicios más cercana a
su localidad.

Registro de la garantía

Para registrar su Digital Signature Mint Digital Music
Station, llene la tarjeta de garantía incluida en el
empaque o regístrese en línea en
www.mintds.com/support.

Servicio de garantía

Visite www.mintds.com/support para instrucciones
acerca de cómo obtener servicio de garantía.

SERVICIO Y ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA

Service après-vente

Digital Signature Inc
1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 290
Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
866-903-4453
Pour une réparation en dehors des États-Unis, veuillez
consulter le site www.mintds.com/support afin de
localiser le revendeur ou le centre d’entretien le plus
proche.

Enregistrement de la garantie

Pour enregistrer la garantie de votre console de
musique numérique Digital Signature Mint, remplissez
la carte de garantie ci-jointe ou effectuez cet
enregistrement en ligne à l’adresse
www.mintds.com/support.

Service de garantie

Rendez-vous sur le site www.mintds.com/support où
vous trouverez les instructions concernant l’obtention
du service de garantie.

RÉPARATION ET ASSISTANCE

Copyright © 2008 Digital Signature, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Digital Signature, Mint, and Di-Fi are
trademarks of Digital Signature. iPod and Mac are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and/
or other countries. PurePath Digital is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Peerless is a trademark of
Tymphany Corporation. Certain other product names, brand names and company names may be trademarks or
designations of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible
for typographical errors. iPod not included.

Copyright © 2008 Digital Signature, Incorporated. Todos los derechos reservados. Digital Signature, Mint, y Di-Fi
son marcas comerciales de Digital Signature. iPod y Mac son marcas comerciales de Apple, Inc., registradas en
los Estados Unidos y/o otros países. PurePath Digital es una marca comercial de Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Peerless es una marca comercial de Tymphany Corporation. Otros nombres de productos, nombres de marcas y
nombres de compañía pudieran corresponder a las marcas o designaciones comerciales de sus respectivos
propietarios. Las especificaciones están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. No asumimos responsabilidades por
errores tipográficos. No se incluye el equipo iPod.

MINT 220 USER GUIDE
GUIA DEL USUARIO MINT 220
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR MINT 220

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

To reduce the risk of shock and prevent damage to the Digital Signature™ Mint™ Digital Music Station to yourself
or to your property follow these safety precautions:

INTRODUCTION

Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music Station .............. 04

SETUP

Unpacking ........................................................ 05

Power Connection .............................................. 06

iPod Connection ................................................ 06

Line-in Connection............................................. 06

Wireless Connection ........................................... 07

OPERATION

Input Selection.................................................. 08

Volume Control .................................................. 08

EQ Control ........................................................ 08

Remote Control.................................................. 08

MAINTENANCE

Battery Replacement.......................................... 09

Pairing ............................................................. 09

Troubleshooting................................................. 10

Tech Support and Repair Service......................... 10

LIMITED WARRANTY............................................. 11

SPANISH / ESPAÑOl ............................................. 14

FRENCH / FRANÇAIS ..............................................26

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug the system first.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not

place an open flame, such as a candle, near the
system.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A 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 provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet. The power cord included for the

Mint amplifier is a polarized plug. Do not force the
prongs into an outlet that is not designed for two sizes
of prongs or use non-polarized adapters. Always avoid
over-loading wall outlets, extension cords or power
strips.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus. Do not operate the system with a damaged

power cord.
To avoid damage, do not place items on top of the
power cord or position it where someone might trip.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer. Make no modifications to the

system or accessories. Unauthorized alterations may
compromise safety, regulatory compliance and system
performance---as well as negate your warranty.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

12. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

Do not operate the Mint outdoors.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.

<When used outside of U.S, HAR cord with fitting of
an approved agency may be used>

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.

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.
IIf 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 which the receiver is connected.

- Consult your Digital Signature dealer or an
experienced electronics technician, or go online to
www.mintds.com/support for additional help
and setup assistance.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003
Class B specifications.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH
WITH ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
ALERTS YOU TO
UNINSULATED
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE
PRODUCT THAT MAY
CONSTITUTE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE ALERTS
YOU TO IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING)
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

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SETUP

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INTRODUCTION

MINT 220 WIRELESS DIGITAL MUSIC STATION

Thank you for choosing the Digital Signature Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music Station.
You have selected high quality audio station that is designed to play all of today’s
music formats.

iPod in Dock

• All types of iPods (except iPod shuffle which is connected
via Line In) fit in the iPod dock when used with your
appropriate iPod dock insert.

• iPhone will play music in an airplane mode.

• iPod and iPhone are charged when docked.

PC or Mac with Mint USB Audio Transmitter

• Once the Transmitter is plugged into the USB port of your
computer, it will stream sound wirelessly to Mint 220.

• You can enjoy your favorite music, video and games from
your computer with Mint high-quality audio system.

Games, MP3 players, CD Players and More thru line-In

• iPod shuffle, Zune and other MP3 players; Portable CD
players and games; or XM and Sirius satellite radios could be
connected with two end 1/8 in mini headphone jacks.

• TV or gaming consoles with RCA connectors could be
connected with RCA to 1/8 in mini headphone jack adaptor.

UNPACKING

Unpack carefully and check all parts:

A Mint 220 Speaker System
B Mint Wireless USB Audio Transmitter
C Mint Remote Control
D AC Adaptor
E Power Cord

ABCDE

USER INTERFACE

Buttons

Mode Indicators

Remote Control Buttons

Power

iPod Line-In Wireless EQ on

Input

Volume

Wireless

Connection

Line-In DC-in

iPod Function
Volume Control

Input Selection

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SETUP

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SETUP

POWER CONNECTION

1. Insert round shape connector of AC adaptor to marked

“DC-in” port.

2. Insert the small connector of power cord into AC adaptor.

3. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

FOR PC CONNECTION

1. Plug Mint USB Audio Transmitter into USB port and
wait until “New Hardware Found” message appears
on lower right corner of your PC screen. It will take
about 30 seconds.

2. PC automatically selects the Mint Wireless USB
Audio as the default audio device. It is recommended
that you verify this automatic audio setting.

• Open Sound and Audio Devices in control panel

• Click Audio tab, and verify that Mint Wireless USB

Audio is selected as the default audio device.

FOR MAC CONNECTION

1. Plug the Mint USB Audio Transmitter into USB port.

2. Open Sound folder in System Preference. Under
Output tab, select Mint Wireless USB Audio as your
sound output.

3. Select Wireless Audio by pushing the Input button on
the left side of the iPod dock until Wireless mode
indicator is lit, or simply push the Wireless Audio
button on the remote control.

4. You are ready to enjoy any audio from your Mac
wirelessly through Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music
Station.

When you reconnect Mint wireless USB Audio
Transmitter to your computer, it is recommended that
you follow this procedure.

3. Select Wireless Audio by pushing the Input Button
on the left side of the iPod dock until Wireless mode
indicator is lit, or simply push the Wireless Audio
button on the remote control.

4. You are ready to enjoy any audio from your PC
wirelessly through Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music
Station.

IPOD CONNECTION

1. Before plugging iPod, locate the appropriate iPod adaptor
insert shipped with your iPod purchase.

2. If you cannot find the proper adaptor, visit www.mintds.
com to find and purchase the right one.

3. Insert the adaptor into the dock.

4. Plug iPod into the dock with the adaptor.

5. Mint 220 automatically detects when an iPod is plugged
and changes input mode to iPod.

6. You are ready to listen to the music from iPod.

iPod mode indicator

mini stereo cable RCA-type cable

LINE-IN CONNECTION

Line-In port provides connectivity with broad ranges of music
and gaming devices that are equipped with mini 1/8 in (3.5
mm) audio line-out or RCA type stereo out (Figure: Mini Jack
and RCA connector).

1. Select the correct cable for the device that you want to
connect.

• Portable devices such as MP3 players, CD players,

games and small TVs are likely to accept mini stereo
connector.

• Lager devices such as TVs, gaming consoles and

setup boxes commonly use RCA type connectors.

• Mini jack to mini jack or RCA to mini jack cables

are not included. This cable could be purchased at
electronic retail stores or please visit www.mintds.com
to purchase online.

2. Plug the mini stereo connector into Line-in port on the
back of the Mint 220.

3. Plug the other side of connector into the device that you
want to connect.

• For RCA connector, plug the two connectors into

RCA ports: white connector for white port and red
connector to red port

• For mini stereo connector, plug the mini connector

into 1/8 in headphone port (Figure: RCA stereo out to
Line-in connection).

4. Select Line-In by pushing “Input Button” on the left side
of the iPod dock until Line-In mode indicator is lit, or
simply push the Line-In button on the remote control.

5. You are ready to listen to the music from the Line-In
connection.

Line-In mode indicator

mini jack out to Line-In

RCA stereo out to Line-In

Wireless mode indicator

Sound and Audio Devices

Sound Preferences

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MAINTENANCE

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OPERATION

INPUT SELECTION

Mint 220 has three different audio in sources: iPod, Line-in,
and Wireless. There are two ways to select input modes:

1. You can push one of the three input buttons on the Mint
remote control to select the mode you want and your
selected input mode indicator will be lit.

2. Or, you can select any of these input modes by pushing
the input button on the Mint 220 until the input mode
indicator is lit on the front of the iPod dock.

Mint 220 is specially designed to slowly ramp up the volume
within two seconds when input mode is changed; this is to
ensure that the new sound input does not suddenly disrupt
your environment.

VOLUME CONTROL

The volume can be easily controlled by the volume up and
down buttons on either Mint Remote Control or Mint 220
Speaker System.

or

or

EQ CONTROL

Your Mint 220 Wireless Digital Music Station comes with
built-in Sound Equalization setting and offers deep to high
ranges of fidelity sound. EQ setting can be turned On or
Off by simply pushing the EQ button on the Mint Remote
Control. The EQ mode will be lit on the front LED indicator
when it is turned On.

Equalization provides two modes of sound:
Off mode: Provides high quality sound as close as it is

intended to be recorded.

On mode: Provides more bass and clearer highs.

REMOTE CONTROL

Provides you with the convenience of controlling all the
functions of Mint 220 system from up to 25 feet away and
two additional sound features:

Mute: Mute the speaker sound instantly
EQ: Turn On and Off the built-in Equalizer

iPod Control functions

Play/Pause: Press once to pause play and again to resume.
Skip forward: Press to skip to the next track.

Fast forward: Press and hold to move forward fast in the

track.
Skip backward: Press once to go back to the beginning

of the current track, twice to skip to the beginning of the
previous track.

Fast backward: Press and hold to rewind position in track.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If the Mint Remote Control stops operating normally or its operation range seems to be reduced, replace
the battery.

1. Place the tip of a pencil in the small slot at the bottom of the remote. Pull the tray open.

2. Replace with a CR2025 3-volt lithium battery.

3. Push the tray closed until it clicks into its place.

PAIRING

Pairing is a procedure in which your Mint 220 Speaker System identifies your Mint USB Audio Transmitter to
work together wirelessly, like other wireless operating computer devices such as wireless keyboard and mouse.

Your Mint 220 is already paired with your Mint USB Audio Transmitter. You don’t need to pair unless the
wireless input indicator is blinking continuously.

Pairing Procedures

1. Plug the Mint USB Transmitter into a USB port of PC or Mac.

2. Push the Connect button on the back of Mint 220 Speaker System for about 3 seconds.

3. Push the Connect button located on the top of the Mint Wireless USB Audio Transmitter.

4. Verify that Wireless input LED indicator stops blinking which means the pairing is completed.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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MAINTENANCE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

No sound 1. Check the power connection.

2. Make sure that the input selection is set correct by
checking the front LED indicator and the selected input
mode light is on. For example, if your sound source is iPod,
iPod input should be lit.

3. Check the connections between the music source and the
Mint 220 Speaker System.

• For an iPod, make sure it is properly seated in the dock.

• For a Line-In, make sure both end of connected cable

are firmly connected.

• For a wireless audio, unplug USB from USB port and

follow the wireless connection procedure on page 7.

4. Make sure that your music source is turned on and any
music is selected to play.

5. Turn up the volume. Make sure that mute is not selected on
any of your input source, such as Mint Remote Control,
mute from your computer’s audio setting, mute from your
gaming device, etc.

No proper insert or adaptor for iPod
docking

If you cannot locate a proper iPod adaptor shipped with your
iPod purchase, visit www.mintds.com to find the right one
and purchase.

Blinking Wireless Audio LED Indicator 1. Make sure Mint Wireless USB Audio Transmitter is

properly plugged in your computer’s USB port.

2. If it was not plugged in properly, plug and wait until the
Wireless Audio LED indicator of Mint 220 Speaker System
stops blinking.

3. If it is still blinking, follow the pairing procedure on page 9.

4. If you cannot fix this, please contact our customer service.

No sound from wireless PC/Mac
connection

1. Make sure the Wireless Audio LED indicator is not blinking.

2. If it is blinking, follow the procedure of “Blinking wireless
audio LED indicator”.

3. Make sure the connected computer is not in mute or at a
very low volume.

4. If you cannot fix this, please contact our customer service.

Speaker sound is not loud enough Increase the volume on selected input devices:

• Computer with Mint Wireless USB Audio Transmitter.

• Other devices connected thru Line-In.

TECH SUPPORT AND REPAIR SERVICE

Call toll free number for technical support: 866-903-4453 or visit www.mintds.com/support.

TROUBLESHOOTING

For your benefit, we recommend that you record your serial number(s) found on the product(s) and any other
purchase information on this card and keep it with your personal records along with proof of purchase.
Verification of purchase is required to perform warranty service.

Please retain your warranty information and a copy of your proof of purchase.
Digital Signature retains the right to request verification of purchase for
warranty service.

1. WARRANTY.

Digital Signature™ manufactures its products to very high standards and we are confident our product will
perform well. We warrant our product against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship to the
original owner, for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. The warranty is non-transferable.

• This warranty does not extend to damage caused by improper use/installation, using the charger to charge
alkaline batteries, faulty ancillary equipment, modifications, unauthorized repair, shipping damage or loss,
abuse, accidents, use on improper voltage/current power surges, lightning or other acts of God.

• This warranty does not extend to any iPod

®

, computer, MP3 players, line in devices or third party external

speakers used with this device.

• Please resist taking apart this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside and any attempt to
modify or repair your unit will void the warranty.

2. REPAIR PROCEDURES, EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Digital Signature will only repair or replace products conforming to this limited warranty at no charge. This is
the sole and exclusive remedy available for breach of warranty. If you find the product to be defective contact
Digital Signature, Inc. When you receive an authorization from Digital Signature, Inc., return the product as
directed, at your expense and risk. Product repairs not covered by warranty and product updates will be
provided at a set rate.

3. LIMITATIONS.

This warranty is void if the product is damaged by improper or abnormal use or by accident, if the product is
altered or modified in any way or if any attempt is made to repair the product without authorization. It is solely
the purchaser’s responsibility to determine the suitability of these products for each particular application.
Digital Signature, Inc. is not suitable for all events, and is not authorized for use with systems potentially
injurious to life or health. This warranty is not assignable. The laws of certain jurisdictions may require a
warranty different from that expressed herein. In such case, the laws of that jurisdiction shall apply.

4. NO OTHER WARRANTIES.

Digital Signature hardware, software and user manuals are provided “as is.” All other warranties and
representations, oral or written, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are excluded and do not apply. As required by law, no
representative, agent or employee of Digital Signature is authorized to make warranties, representations or
obligations inconsistent with or in addition to those set forth in this limited warranty.

5. NO DAMAGES.

In no event will Digital Signature be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. In any event Digital Signature will not be liable for sums in excess of the purchase price of the
product. Digital Signature thus is not liable for lost profits or goodwill, downtime, damage or destruction of any
program, data, equipment, or other company, personal injury, or loss or any other damages.

6. GENERAL.

• This agreements between you and Digital Signature will supersede any prior or different agreements,
representations or proposals and may be changed only by written agreement with the company.

• Waiver by any party of any default or breach of this agreement will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent
default of breach of the same or different kind.

• The invalidity of any provision of this agreement shall not validate any other provisions hereof.

• This information sets forth the specific warranty applicable to this product. Your State may require other
warranties by operation of law other than those set forth herein.

• If this product was purchased outside of the United States, please contact your local authorized Digital
Signature Dealer or Distributor for details on warranty service. Do not return the product to the Digital
Signature distributor or dealer without authorization. The product will be returned unopened. You are
responsible for transporting your product for repair or replacement. For a list of Digital Signature authorized
service locations and policies, please refer to our web site at www.mintds.com/support.