Onkyo DS-A1 User 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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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:
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For British models
Before use, fit the appropriate AC plug adapter to the AC adapter.
Disconnect Connect
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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)
Getting Started
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Getting to Know the RI Dock

RI MODE switch
Set it to match the amp input and remote control mode (see below).
Power indicator
iPod slot
Dock connector
S VIDEO OUT jack
DC IN 12V 1A jack
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
jack
Amp source display
RI MODE switch
Remote mode
TAPE
TAPE MD CDR
RI MODE SELECT
MD
TAPE HDD
TAPE MD CDR
TAPE
(RECEIVER)
mode
CD-R HDD
RI MODE SELECT
TAPE
MD CDR
RI MODE SELECT
CD-R
MD
mode
MD CD-R
HDD
TAPE
MD
CDR
mode
See your amp’s instruction manual for details on selecting the input source and remote control mode.
To change your amp’s source display from TAPE to MD or CDR, press and hold its [TAPE] button.
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Getting Started
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Hooking Up the RI Dock

1. Using the supplied audio cable, connect the RI
Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to your amp’s TAPE (MD, CDR) IN jacks.
2. Using the supplied cable, connect the RI Dock’s jack to an jack on one of the Onkyo components in your system.
3. If you have an iPod photo, connect the RI Dock’s S VIDEO jack to an S-Video input on your Onkyo AV receiver or TV. See page 11 for more information.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the RI Dock’s DC IN jack.
5. Connect the appropriate AC plug adapter to the AC adapter (may already be connected), and plug the AC adapter into a suitable wall outlet.
Note: When the AC adapter is unplugged or not connected to the RI Dock, the RI Dock will output no sound or video, functions will not work, and your iPod battery will not be charged.
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WhiteRed
S-Video cable
(iPod photo only)
S VIDEO IN
TV
-compatible amp
cable
Audio cable
AC adapter
AUDIO INPUT
White
Red
Wall outlet
L
R

Using the RI Dock

Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock

Align your iPod with the RI Dock’s iPod slot, and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown. The iPod’s dock connector will fit securely onto the RI Dock’s dock connector.
Depending on the type of iPod, you may need to insert one of the supplied iPod adapters into the RI Dock’s iPod slot, as shown, before insert­ing your iPod.
iPod mini adapter
Notes:
•To prevent dock connector damage, don’t twist your iPod when inserting or removing it, and be careful not to knock over the RI Dock when your iPod is inserted.
•Don’t use with any other iPod accessories, such as FM transmitters and microphones, because they may cause a malfunction.
•When you insert your iPod, the RI Dock will turn on and its Power indicator will light up.
Other iPod adapters
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Using the RI Dock
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Function Overview

Basic Operation
You can use your amp’s remote controller to control basic iPod functions such as Play, Pause, Next Song, Previous Song, and so on.
Depending on your amp and generation of iPod, you may also be able to use the following functions.
•System On Function
When you turn on your amp, the RI Dock and your iPod turn on as well. With some components, you may need to press your remote controller’s [ON] but­ton twice to turn on the other devices in your system.
With 3rd generation iPods, only the RI Dock is turned on.
•System Off Function
When you turn off your amp, the RI Dock and iPod turn off as well.
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•Auto Power On Function
If you press your remote controller’s Play [ ] button 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.
With a 3rd generation iPod, you can use the remote controller’s Play [ ] or Pause [ ] button to do this.
•Direct Change Function
If you start iPod playback using your remote control­ler while listening to another input source, your amp will automatically select your iPod as the input source.
With a 3rd generation iPod, you can use the remote controller’s Play [ ] or Pause [ ] button to do this.
•Timer Play
You can use your amp’s Timer function to turn on your amp and iPod and start playback at a specified time.
Not supported by 3rd generation iPods.
Using the RI Dock
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• Linked Dimmer Operation
When you use your amp’s Dimmer function to change its display’s brightness, the brightness of the RI Dock’s Power indicator will change as well.
•Other Remote Controller Functions
See pages 12 and 13 for other iPod functions you can control with your remote controller.
Operating Notes
•Use your amp’s volume control to set the volume.
•When your iPod is in the RI Dock, its volume con­trol has no effect.
•When you use your iPod with earphones, make sure the iPod’s volume control is not set too high before you connect your earphones.
•The RI Dock must be connected to your amp with both an cable and an audio cable to use these 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 manually and select the appropriate input source.
iPod photo Notes
•If you have an iPod photo, and have connected the RI Dock’s S VIDEO jack to an S-Video input on your AV receiver, you might need to assign that video input to the TAPE (MD, CDR) input source. See your AV receiver’s instruction manual for details.
•If your AV receiver doesn’t allow you to assign video inputs to input sources, connect the RI Dock’s S VIDEO jack to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 2 IN jack. When you want to enjoy an iPod slideshow with music, first select the VIDEO 2 input source, and then select the TAPE input source. Your AV receiver will output the audio being fed to the TAPE IN, and because the video source doesn’t change when the TAPE input source is selected, it’ll continue to output the video being fed to the VIDEO 2 IN.
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Using the RI Dock
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Controlling Your iPod

The following table shows which remote controller buttons to use to control your iPod. 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.
iPod function
Turn on/off
Play
Pause
Next song
Previous song
Fast forward
Rewind
*With 3rd generation iPods, some functions may not work even with the latest software. *As of April 2005, no remote controllers support the HDD mode. *To select the next or previous photo in an iPod photo slideshow, use the controls on your iPod photo.
Remote controller button to use
TAPE mode MD mode CDR mode HDD mode
[STANDBY], [ON]
Play [ ]
Pause [ ], Stop [ ] Pause [ ]
[], []
[],
[]
Next [ ]
Previous [ ]
Fast Forward [ ]
Rewind [ ]
Description
If the RI Dock is on Standby, both it and the iPod are turned on (3rd generation iPods do not turn on). If the RI Dock is on, it goes on Standby and the iPod is turned off.
Starts playback on the iPod. If the iPod is not already on, it’s turned on automatically. (On 3rd generation iPods, works as Play/Pause.)
Pauses iPod playback. (On 3rd generation iPods, works as Play/Pause.)
Selects the next iPod song.
Restarts the current iPod song. Press it twice to select the previous song.
Press and hold to fast forward the iPod. Press and hold to rewind the iPod.
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Using the RI Dock
—Continued
These functions can be used with the iPod photo, iPod mini, and 4th generation iPods, when used with certain Onkyo amps.
iPod function
Shuffle
Repeat
Backlight
Playlist/Album mode
Next playlist
Previous playlist
Next album
Previous album
*Depending on your amp, some buttons may not work as expected.
Remote controller button to use
TAPE mode MD mode CDR mo de HDD mode
[DOLBY
MODE]
[REVERSE
MODE]
REC [ ]
Reverse Play
[]
[RANDON], [PLAYMODE], [SHUFFLE]
[REPEAT] Sets the iPod’s Repeat function to: One, All, or Off.
[DISPLAY], [SCROLL] The iPod’s backlight comes on for 30 seconds.
[ENTER], [PROGRAM],
[MEMORY]
Fast Forward [ ]
Rewind [ ]
Next [ ]
Previous [ ]
[PLAYLIST
UP]
[PLAYLIST
DOWN]
[ALBUM UP]
[ALBUM DOWN]
Description
Sets the iPod’s Shuffle function to: Songs, Albums, or Off.
To use the following functions with modes other than HDD, first select Playlist/Album mode using the but­tons in this row, and then press the appropriate but­ton within 5 seconds, while the RI Dock’s Power indicator is flashing.
Selects the next playlist on the iPod. Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).
Selects the previous playlist on the iPod. Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).
Selects the next album on the iPod. Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).
Selects the previous album on the iPod. Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).
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Using the RI Dock
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iPod Functions

Starting Playback on Your iPod
If you start playback on your iPod, your amp’s input source will automatically switch to the input to which your iPod is connected. If your amp is on Standby, it will automatically turn on first.
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 amp’s input source will automatically be set to the input to which your iPod is connected.
Notes:
•To use these functions, your iPod must be in the RI Dock, and the RI Dock must be connected to your amp with both an cable and an audio cable.
•When you use these functions, be sure to set your amp’s volume control to a suitable level.
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•Your amp may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song.
•When you select a different input source, stop playback on your iPod to prevent your amp from selecting the iPod input source by mistake.
•If any accessories are connected to your iPod, your amp may not be able to select the input source properly.
Charging Your iPod Battery
The RI Dock charges your iPod 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 Dock’s DC IN jack.
•Your iPod battery will be charged even when the RI Dock’s Power indicator is off.
•See your iPod’s instruction manual for more infor­mation on battery charging.

Troubleshooting

There’s no sound
•Make sure your iPod is playing.
•Make sure the iPod is inserted properly in the RI Dock.
•Make sure your amp is turned on, the correct input source is selected, and the volume is turned up.
•Make sure the cable plugs are pushed in all the way.
•Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a suitable wall outlet and connected to the RI Dock.
The remote controller doesn’t control the iPod
•Make sure the iPod is properly inserted in the RI Dock.
•If your remote controller has remote mode buttons, mak e sure you’ve selected the right mode.
•Check the position of the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch.
•When you operate your iPod, point your remote controller at your amp.
•The RI Dock must be connected to your amp with both an
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 and remote con­trol mode match this setting. See your amp’s manual for more information. If you still can’t control your iPod, start playback by press­ing your iPod’s Play button. Remote operation should then be possible.
Specifications
Power supply: AC adapter (12 V DC) Power consumption: 0.4 W (iPod not inserted) Weight: 220 g Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.2 x 5.6 x 11.2 cm Connectors: S VIDEO OUT, AUDIO OUT L/R,
jack
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
•The operating instructions in this manual apply to the iPod as of April 2005, and may change with future upgrades to the iPod software.
•The AC adapter (IU15-2120100-WP) supplied with the RI Dock is designed exclusively for use with the RI Dock. Do not use it with another device. Likewise, do not use any other AC adapter with the RI Dock. Doing so may dam­age the RI Dock.
•If there’s any noise when listening to an FM or AM radio station with your tuner or receiver, try moving the antenna away from the RI Dock, iPod, and AC adapter’s cable. In addition, do not twist the AC adapter’s cable around any other cables.
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