Onkyo DS-A1 Instruction Manual

Contents
Remote Interactive Dock
DS-A1
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo product. Please read this manual carefully before making any connec­tions or using this product. By following these instruc­tions, you’ll get the best audio performance and the most listening pleasure from your Onkyo product. Keep this manual for future reference.
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Compatible iPods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hooking Up the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock . . . . . . 9
Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling Your iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
iPod Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions

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.
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.
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.
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.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Important Safety Instructions
13. 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.
14. Damage Requiring Service 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 damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by fol-
lowing 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. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
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Precautions

1. Recording Copyright
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal 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 a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
3. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands
dle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid 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 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.
—Unless it’s for personal use
—Never han-
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Precautions
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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.
For Canadian Models
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Modèle canadien
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
AT TENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE­SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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For British models
Before use, fit the appropriate AC plug adapter to the AC adapter.
Disconnect Connect
Notch
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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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 use your Onkyo remote controller to operate your iPod. Music from your iPod is fed via the RI Dock to your amp and speakers, and video from an iPod photo can be fed via the RI Dock to your TV.
, which stands for Remote Interactive, is an exclu­sive Onkyo control system that allows -compati­ble Onkyo audio components to be controlled with a single remote controller. In addition, all components can be turned on or off together, and the amp will automatically turn on and select the appropriate input source when playback is started on a source component.
In this manual, the DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock is referred to as the “RI Dock.”
*Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis­tered in the U.S. and other countries.

Features

Play the music stored on your iPod through your Onkyo audio system with great sound
Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote con-
troller
S-Video output for watching iPod photo slide­shows on TV
Supports all iPods with a dock connector, includ­ing the iPod mini and iPod photo
Charges your iPod battery while you enjoy your music
For the latest information on the RI Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com
†Requires remote controller supplied with compatible Onkyo receiver or amp. Available functionality depends on the
amp and the generation of iPod.
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Getting Started
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Package Contents

Make sure you have the following items:
• DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock
• Audio cable
• Instruction Manual
• iPod adapters
For iPod mini
For iPod (30GB, 40GB) & iPod photo (60GB)
For iPod (10GB, 15GB, 20GB) & iPod photo (30 GB)
• S-Video cable
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• AC adapter
cable

Compatible iPods

Made for:
iPod photo
iPod mini
4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel
(software 3.0.2 or later)
3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel and but­tons
(software 2.2 or later)
Notes:
•Before using the RI Dock, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple Web site at: www.apple.com
(software 1.0 or later)
(software 1.2 or later)
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