Onkyo DS-A2 Instruction Manual
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Remote Interactive Dock
DS-A2
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.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Compatible iPods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hooking Up the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the OSD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controlling Your iPod without the OSD . 9
Controlling Your iPod with the OSD . . . 9
TV Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting the TV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting the Remote Controller’s ID . . .12
Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller .13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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.
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.
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.
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.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
OUVRIR
NE PAS
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 dam-
aged,
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 following 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 dam-
aged 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 —Unless it’s for personal
use 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 —Never
handle 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.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
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.
For some models
Before use, connect the appropriate AC plug adapter
to the AC adapter.
The type of plug adapter depends on the place of
purchase.
Disconnect Connect
Notch
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 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
K. MIYAGI
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Getting Started
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About the RI Dock
With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the
music stored on your Apple
your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great
sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos
on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display
(OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select
your iPod’s playlists (artists, albums, songs,
genres, composers) on your TV, and with the
supplied remote controller, you can control
your iPod from the comfort of your sofa. You
can even use your Onkyo amp’s remote controller to operate your iPod.
, which stands for Remote Interactive, is an
exclusive Onkyo control system that allows all
-capable Onkyo audio components to be
turned on or off together, and your amp to turn
on automatically and select the appropriate
input source when playback is started on a
source component. It also allows you to control
your iPod with your amp’s remote controller.
In this manual, the DS-A2 Remote Interactive
Dock is referred to as the “RI Dock.”
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iPod
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Features
Play your iPod music through your Onkyo
audio system and enjoy great sound
View, navigate, and select your iPod’s
playlists (artists, albums, songs, genres,
composers) on your TV
Control your iPod from the comfort of
your sofa with the supplied remote controller
Watch iPod videos and slideshows on your
TV
Supports all iPods with a dock connector,
including the iPod mini, iPod photo, and
iPod nano
Charges your iPod’s battery while you
enjoy your music
Package Contents
Make sure you have the following items:
• DS-A2 Remote Interactive Dock
• AV cable
• Remote controller
• AC adapter
• cable
• Button-type battery
(CR 2025)
• Instruction manual
Compatible iPods
Made for:
iPod photo (software 1.2.1 or later)
• iPod mini (software 1.4.1 or later)
• iPod nano (software 1.1.1 or later)
• 5th Generation iPod with video
(software 1.1.1 or later)
• 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel
(software 3.1.1 or later)
• 3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel
and buttons
(software 2.3 or later)
Note:
•Before using the RI Dock, update your
iPod with the latest software, available
from the Apple Web site at:
www.apple.com
For the latest information on the RI Dock, see
the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com
* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., reg-
istered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Getting Started
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Getting to Know the RI Dock
iPod adapter
sensor
VIDEO OUT jack
jack
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
Dock connectorRemote control
iPod slot
DC IN 12V 1A jack
RI MODE switch
Set it to match your amp’s
input display (see below).
HDD
or
DOCK
Amp input
TAPE
MD
CDR
display
CD-R
TAPE
MD
TAPE
HDD/DOCK
TAPE
CD-R
MD
MD
HDD/DOCK
MD CD-R
TAPE HDD/DOCK
CDR
MD CD-R
TAPE HDD/DOCK
HDD/DOCK
RI MODE switch
See your amp’s instruction manual for details on changing the
input display. On some amps, you press and hold the [TAPE] button to change the input display from TAPE to MD or CDR.
To control your iPod with your amp’s
remote controller, select the matching
Amp remote
remote control mode.
controller’s mode
Adjusting the iPod Adaptor
Forward
Backward
The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your particular iPod. Insert your iPod into the RI Dock. If there’s a gap
between the back of your iPod and the adapter, turn the
adapter counterclockwise to close the gap. Turning the
adapter counterclockwise moves it forward. Turning it clockwise moves it backward.
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Remote Controller
Play/Pause [ / ] button
Starts or pauses playback of the selected
song.
Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons
The Previous [ ] button selects the previ-
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Remove the plastic film before using
the remote controller.
SETUP button
Used to set the TV system (PAL/NTSC) and
the remote controller’s ID.
MODE button
Sets the OSD mode to On or Off.
MENU button
Used to select the previous menu on the
onscreen display and iPod.
ous track. During playback it selects the
beginning of the current track. The Next
[] button selects the next track.
Press and hold the Previous [ ] button to
rewind. Press and hold the Next [ ] button to fast forward.
SHUFFLE button
Sets the Shuffle function to Songs, Albums,
or Off.
PLAYLIST/PAGE MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to select the page modes. During playback or when the OSD mode is set to Off,
they select playlists.
ALBUM/PAGE [ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to page through the playlists (artists,
albums, songs, genres, composers) displayed on your TV. During playback or when
the OSD mode is set to Off, they select
albums.
RESUME button
Used to resume playback. It has no function
when the OSD mode is set to Off.
SELECT button
Used to select songs and menus on the
onscreen display and iPod.
Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to navigate songs and menus on the
onscreen display and iPod.
REPEAT button
Sets the Repeat function to One, All, or Off.
VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons
Adjust the volume on the Onkyo amp or AV
receiver. They don’t affect the iPod’s volume
setting.
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