Onkyo DS-A3, 29344880A, D0901-2 User Manual

Remote Interactive Dock

DS-A3

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Compatible iPod models . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hooking Up the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the OSD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controlling Your iPod without the OSD . .10

Controlling Your iPod with the OSD. . . . . .10

Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Resume Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the TV System (European model

only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the Remote Controller’s ID. . . 15
Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

En

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.

AVI S

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. W hen the apparatus exhibits a distinct

change in performance this indicates a need
for service.

2

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

OPEN

Connect

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

3

Getting Started

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 contents 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-A3 Remote Interactive
Dock is referred to as the “RI Dock.”

*

iPod

*

through

Features

❑

Easily links iPod touch (1st generation),
iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod classic,
iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod nano
(4th generation), iPod (4th generation),
iPod (5th generation), iPod nano (2nd
generation), iPod nano (1st generation),
iPod photo, iPod mini with Onkyo A/V
systems

❑

iPod Video Playback

❑

Resume Music and Video Playback
Function

❑

Component Video Output is supported by
iPod nano (3rd generation) and iPod
classic at 480p or 576p Resolution, and by
iPod touch at 480i or 576i Resolution

❑

Onscreen Display to Show iPod’s contents

❑

Dedicated Remote Control Supplied

❑

Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs

❑

Connectable with any Onkyo RI­compatible A/V Systems or Components

❑

Remote Control Operability via Onkyo's
Remote Interactive (RI) System

❑

Recharging Function via AC

❑

Available in Black Only

For the latest information on the RI Dock, see
the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com

* iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

4

Getting Started

—Continued

Package Contents

Make sure you have the following items:

• DS-A3 Remote Interactive Dock

• AV cable

• Component video conversion cable

• Remote controller

• cable

• Button-type battery

• Instruction manual

• AC adapter

(CR 2025)

Compatible iPod models

•

iPod touch

•

iPod touch

•

iPod classic

•

iPod nano

•

iPod nano

•

iPod

•

iPod

•

iPod nano

•

iPod nano

•

iPod photo

•

iPod mini

* On these models, the Video menu for the

onscreen display (OSD) can be displayed on a
TV connected to the RI Dock.

Note:

•Before using the RI Dock, update your
iPod with the latest software, available
from the Apple Web site at:
www.apple.com

(2nd generation)
(1st generation)

*

(4th generation)

(3rd generation)*
(5th generation)
(4th generation)

(2nd generation)

(1st generation)

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■

Getting Started

—Continued

Getting to Know the RI Dock

iPod adapter

iPod slot

Dock connector

Remote control sensor

RI MODE switch

Set it to match your amp’s
input display (see below).

DC IN 5V 1.5A jack

jack

VIDEO OUT jack
(COMPONENT/VIDEO)

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

TAPE

Amp input

display

TAPE

RI MODE switch

See your amp’s instruction manual for details on
changing the input display.

To control your iPod with your
amp’s remote controller, select

Amp remote

controller’s mode

the matching remote control
mode.

HDD

or

DOCK

HDD/DOCK

Adjusting the iPod Adaptor

Forward

Backward

6

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.

A

B

C

Getting Started

—Continued

Remote Controller

Used to select the previous menu on the
onscreen display and iPod.

D

SELECT button

Used to select songs/videos and menus on
the onscreen display and iPod.

E

1
2

J
K

3
4

5

6L
7

8

M

9

Remove the plastic film before using
the remote controller.

SETUP button

Used to set the TV system (PAL/NTSC), video
output mode (composite/component) and
the remote controller’s ID.

MODE button

Sets the OSD mode to On or Off.

MENU button

Used to switch the function mode between
Music mode and Video mode.

Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Previous [ ] button selects the previ­ous 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.

F

SHUFFLE button (Music mode only)

Sets the Shuffle function to Songs, Albums,
or Off.

G

Play/Pause [ / ] button

Starts or pauses playback of the selected
song/video.

H

PLAYLIST/PAGE MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons

Used to select the page modes. During play­back or when the OSD mode is set to Off,
they select playlists.

I

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.

J

RESUME button

Used to resume playback. It has no function
when the OSD mode is set to Off.

K

Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons

Used to navigate songs/videos and menus
on the onscreen display and iPod.
While pressing the SETUP button, they
switch the video output mode between
Composite mode and Component mode.

L

REPEAT button

Sets the Repeat function to One, All, or Off.

M

VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons

Adjust the volume on the Onkyo amp or AV
receiver. They don’t affect the iPod’s volume
setting.

7

1.

2.

Getting Started

—Continued

Replacing the Battery

Use only a battery of the same type (CR 2025).

To open the battery compartment, press
the small hollow and slide open the cover.

While pressing the tab as shown, slide out
the old battery.

Slide the new battery into the battery com­partment with the positive side facing up.

3.

Slide the cover shut.

Notes:

•If the remote controller doesn’t work reli­ably, try replacing the battery.

•If you intend not to use the remote con­troller for a long time, remove the battery
to prevent damage from leakage or cor­rosion.

• An expired battery should be removed as
soon as possible to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.

Caution: Replacing the battery incorrectly
may cause an explosion. Use only a battery
of the same type or an equivalent.

Aiming the Remote Controller

When using the remote controller, point it
toward the RI Dock’s remote control sensor, as
shown below.

Remote control sensor

Approx. 5 m

(16 ft.)

RI Dock

Notes:

•If the RI Dock is placed on top of another
component, the remote controller’s sig­nal may be obstructed and the remote
controller may not work reliably.

•The remote controller may not work reli­ably if the RI Dock is subjected to bright
light, such as direct sunlight or inverter­type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind
when installing.

•If another remote controller of the same
type is used in the same room, or the RI
Dock is installed close to equipment that
uses infrared rays, the remote controller
may not work reliably.

•Don’t put anything on top of the remote
controller, such as a book or magazine,
because a button may be pressed contin­uously, thereby draining the batteries.

•The remote controller may not work reli­ably if the RI Dock is installed in a rack
behind colored glass doors. Keep this in
mind when installing.

•The remote controller will not work if
there’s an obstacle between it and the RI
Dock’s remote control sensor.

8

Getting Started

—Continued

Hooking Up the RI Dock

Depending on the Onkyo amp that you’re
using, choose connection method A or B.

A: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

and VIDEO OUT jack to an RI Dock-compati­ble input on your Onkyo amp. (You might
need to change the input display to “HDD”
or “DOCK.”)

B: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

to the TAPE IN jacks on your Onkyo amp.
And connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack
directly to your TV.

See your amp’s instruction manual for details.

AC adapter

Wall
outlet

Red

Yellow

Supplied component
video conversion cable

Blue

Green

PB PRY

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

amp or TV

Supplied cable

amp

1. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI
Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a suitable
audio input on your amp. And connect the
RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to a video input
on your Onkyo amp or TV.
If your Onkyo amp or TV has a component
video input jack, connect the RI Dock's
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a compo­nent video input jack on your Onkyo amp
or TV, using the supplied Component Video

White

Supplied AV cable

Red

amp

AUDIO

INPUT

White

Red

VIDEO
INPUT

Yellow

amp or TV

L

R

Conversion Cable.
The input you use depends on the type of
Onkyo amp you have. See your amp’s
instruction manual for details.

2. Using the supplied cable, connect the
RI Dock’s jack to an jack on one of
the Onkyo components in your system.

3. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the RI
Dock’s DC IN jack.

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’s battery will
not be charged.

Caution: Connect the supplied cable to
only jacks. Do not connect headphones
to the jack, as it will damage your equip­ment.

■ If you’ve connected the RI Dock’s AUDIO

OUT L/R jacks to your amp’s TAPE IN jacks
and also want to connect the RI Dock’s
VIDEO OUT jack to your amp

Connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to an
unused video input on your amp.

When you want to watch an iPod slideshow or
video, select the video input source first, and
then select the TAPE input source. Your amp
will output the audio being fed to the TAPE
input, 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 input.

■ What to do if you already have a compo-

nent connected to your amp’s TAPE input
or RI Dock-compatible input

Connect the RI Dock to an unused AV input on
your amp, and select the input source manu­ally.

9

Using the RI Dock

Setting the OSD Mode

Set the OSD (onscreen display) mode before
you start using the RI Dock.

1. Plug in the AC adapter.

2. Turn on your TV and amp, and select the

appropriate inputs on your TV and amp.

3. Insert your iPod into
the RI Dock.

4. Select the video output mode depending
on the video connection.
While pressing the remote controller's
[SETUP] button, press the Up [ ] button for
the component video connection, press the
[] button for the composite (default)
connection.

5. Use the remote controller’s
[MODE] button to set the
OSD mode.

On: Playlists (artists, albums, songs, and so

on) are displayed on your TV, and you
can navigate and select your music or
video while looking at your TV. While
this mode is selected, your iPod dis­plays the Onkyo logo.

Off: Nothing is displayed on your TV and

you navigate and select your contents
by using your iPod’s display.

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 while your iPod is
inserted.

•Don’t use the RI Dock with any other iPod
accessories, such as FM transmitters and
microphones, because they may cause a
malfunction.

•You can’t change the OSD mode while
watching an iPod slideshow or video.

Controlling Your iPod without the OSD

To control your iPod without the OSD, set the
OSD mode to Off, and use the remote control­ler as explained on page 7.

Controlling Your iPod with the OSD

When the OSD mode is set to On and your iPod
is inserted in the RI Dock, you can navigate and
select your music or video on your TV.

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Using the RI Dock—Continued

Music Mode

■ Playing Songs

MENU

/

SELECT

1. Press the remote controller's [MENU] but­ton to select the Music mode.

2. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] but­tons to select Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Genres, Songs or Composers, and then
press the [SELECT] button.

■ Using the Page Modes

With the page modes, you can quickly locate
your favorite songs even when your song lists,
artist lists, and so on are very long. There are
four page modes: L, M, S, and P. These stand for
Large, Medium, Small, and Page. In P mode, you
can page through the list consecutively. In the
S, M, and L modes, you can page through the
list in progressively larger steps.

1. Use the PAGE MODE Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select a page mode.

Depending on the size of the list, it may not
be possible to change the page mode.

2. Use the PAGE Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but­tons to page up or down the list.

First song on

the next page

previous page

Page modeFirst song on the

Note:

•While playing a playlist, you can use the
PLAYLIST Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons
to select other playlists. While playing an
album, you can use the ALBUM Up and
Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select other
albums.

Top Menu

3. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ]
buttons and [SELECT] button to select a
song, and press the [SELECT] button to start
playback.
When selecting songs, use the [MENU]
button to go back to the previous menu.

■ Song Shuffle

You can play all of the songs in your iPod in ran­dom order.

•Press the [MENU] button repeatedly to
select the music top menu and use the Up
and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to select
“Shuffle Songs,” and then press the [SELECT]
button.

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Using the RI Dock—Continued

■ Now Playing

During playback, you can display information
about the current song.

•Press the [MENU] button repeatedly to
select the music top menu and use the Up
and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to select
“Now Playing,” and then press the [SELECT]
button.

Repeat mode

Shuffle modePlayback status

Playback time Total time

Repeat modesShuffle modes

Song shuffle

Album shuffle

All repeat

One-track repeat

■ Screen Saver

You can set the time at which the screen saver
is activated to any one of the following four
options: 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or Off
(screen saver off).

When the screen saver activates, the onscreen
display on your TV disappears. Press any button
on the remote controller to cancel the screen
saver and resume the onscreen display.

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Using the RI Dock—Continued

Video Mode

■ Playing Videos

MENU

/

SELECT

1. Press the remote controller's [MENU] but­ton to select the Video mode.

2. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] but­tons to select Movies, Music Videos, TV
Shows, Video Podcasts, or Rentals, and then
press the [SELECT] button.

Repeat mode

Resume Function

With the Resume function, you can resume
playback of the song/video that was playing
when you removed your iPod from the RI Dock
or changed the OSD mode to Off.

1. Select and play a song/video displayed on
your TV.

2. During playback or while playback is
paused, remove your iPod from the RI Dock
or change the OSD mode to Off. The current
song/video is remembered.

3. When you reinsert your iPod into the RI
Dock (set the OSD mode to On), press the
[RESUME] button to resume playback of the
remembered song/video.

Notes:

•The Resume function can be used only
when the OSD mode is set to On.

•If the AC adapter is disconnected, the
remembered song/video will be forgot­ten.

•If the Resume function is used during
shuffle playback, when the iPod is rein­serted in the RI Dock, playback will
resume with any song/video.

•The Video Menu is properly displayed
only when the language setting on the
iPod is set to English.
Be sure to set the language to English
before you use the Video Menu.

Top Menu

Repeat modes

All repeat

One-track repeat

3. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ]
buttons and [SELECT] button to select a
video, and press the [SELECT] button to
start playback.
When selecting videos, use the [MENU]
button to go back to the previous menu.

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Using the RI Dock—Continued

Setting the TV System (European
model only)

While the OSD mode is set to On, you can set
the RI Dock’s video output to PAL or NTSC.

If the onscreen display looks distorted on your
TV, try changing the TV system.

•While pressing and holding down the
[SETUP] button, press the VOLUME Up [ ]
button for more than 3 seconds to select
NTSC, or press the VOLUME Down [ ] but­ton for more than 3 seconds to select PAL.

Other Functions

■ Functions

Depending on your amp and generation of
iPod, you may also be able to use the following
functions.

Note:

•Your amp may take several seconds to
startup, so you might not hear the first
few seconds of the first song/video.

•System On Function

When you turn on your amp, the iPod turns on
as well. With some amps, you may need to
press the [ON] button on your amp’s remote
controller’s twice to turn on the other compo­nents in your system.

•System Off Function

When you turn off your amp, the iPod turns off
as well.

•Auto Power On Function

If you start iPod playback 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.

•Direct Change Function

If you start iPod playback while listening to
another input source, your amp will automati­cally select your iPod as the input source.

*

*

•Timer Play

You can use your amp’s Timer function to turn
on your amp and iPod and start playback at a
specified time.

•Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller

You can use your amp’s remote controller to
control basic iPod functions (see page 16).

Operating Notes:

•The RI Dock must be connected to your
amp with both an cable and an audio
cable to use the 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 and select the
input source manually.

•Before you select another input source,
stop iPod playback 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.

•While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its vol­ume control has no effect. If you adjust
your iPod’s volume control while it’s in the
RI Dock, make sure it’s not set too high
before you reconnect your headphones.

*If you use your iPod’s controls to start an iPod slideshow or

video, these functions will not work, so use the remote con­troller instead.

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Using the RI Dock—Continued

■ 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:

•This function only works when the OSD
mode is set to Off.

•To use this function, 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 this function, be sure to set
your amp’s volume control to a suitable
level.

•Your amp may take several seconds to
startup, so you might not hear the first
few seconds of the first song/video.

■ Charging Your iPod’s Battery

The RI Dock charges your iPod’s 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.

•See your iPod’s instruction manual for
more information on battery charging.

Setting the Remote Controller’s ID

If you cannot adjust the volume of your Onkyo
component with the DS-A3’s remote controller,
try changing its remote control ID. The default
setting is #1.

Some Onkyo components are set to ID #2 or #3.

•While pressing and holding down the
[SETUP] button, press one of the following
buttons for more than 3 seconds to set the
ID:

ID #1: PLAYLIST Up [ ] button
ID #2: ALBUM Up [ ] button
ID #3: PLAYLIST Down [ ] button
ID #4: ALBUM Down [ ] button

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Using the RI Dock—Continued

Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller

The following table shows which buttons on your amp’s remote controller you can use to control
your iPod while it’s in the RI Dock. 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 [STANDBY], [ON] — iPod is turned on and off.

Play

Pause Pause [ ], Stop [ ] Pause [ ] Pauses iPod playback.

Next song

Previous song

Fast forward
Rewind —Rewind [ ] Press and hold to rewind the iPod.

*To select the next or previous photo in an iPod photo slideshow, use the controls on your iPod photo.

The following functions can be used with some Onkyo amps.

iPod function

Shuffle [DOLBY MODE]

Repeat [REVERSE MODE] [REPEAT]

Backlight REC [ ] [DISPLAY], [SCROLL] The iPod’s backlight comes on for 30 seconds.
Next playlist — [PLAYLIST UP] Selects the next playlist on the iPod.

Previous
playlist

Next album —[ALBUM UP] Selects the next album on the iPod.

Previous
album

*Depending on your amp, some buttons may not work as expected.

Remote controller button to use

TAPE mode HDD mode

Play [ ]

[ ], [ ] Next [ ]

[ ], [ ] Previous [ ]

—

Remote controller button to use

TAPE mode HDD mode

— [PLAYLIST DOWN] Selects the previous playlist on the iPod.

—[ALBUM DOWN] Selects the previous album on the iPod.

Fast Forward [ ] Press and hold to fast forward the iPod.

[RANDOM], [PLAY­MODE], [SHUFFLE]

Starts playback on the iPod. If the iPod is not
already on, it’s turned on automatically.

Selects the next iPod song.
Restarts the current iPod song. Press it twice to

select the previous song.

Sets the iPod’s Shuffle function to: Songs,
Albums, or Off.

Sets the iPod’s Repeat function to: One, All, or
Off.

Description

Description

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Troubleshooting

■ There’s no sound

•Make sure your iPod is actually playing.

•Make sure your 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 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 RI Dock’s remote controller doesn’t
control your iPod

•If the RI Dock is placed on top of another compo­nent, the remote controller’s signal may be
obstructed and the remote controller may not
work reliably. In this case, try repositioning the RI
Dock.

•Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI
Dock.

•When you use the RI Dock’s remote controller,
point it toward the RI Dock (see page 8).

•Some of the remote controllers buttons work dif­ferently depending on the OSD mode: On or Off
(see page 7).

■ Your amp’s remote controller doesn’t con­trol your iPod

•Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI
Dock.

•If your amp’s remote controller has remote mode
buttons, make sure you’ve selected the right
mode.

• Check the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch setting.

•When you use your amp’s remote controller, point
it toward your amp.

•The RI Dock must be connected to your amp with
both an cable and an audio cable.

•Make sure the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch setting
and the 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.

•Make sure your amp’s remote controller is set to
the correct remote control ID.

■ The onscreen display doesn’t appear on
your TV

•Set the OSD mode to On (see page 10).

•Try setting the TV system to PAL or NTSC (see
page 14).

•Select the video output mode (composite/compo­nent) according to the video input on your T V (see
page 10).

■ To watch an iPod slideshow or video on
TV:

•Set the OSD mode to Off, and use your iPod’s con­trols or remote controller to select and start the
slideshow or video.

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Specifications

Power supply: AC adapter (5 V DC)
Power consumption (iPod not inserted):

North American model: 0.8 W

Other models: 0.8 W
Weight: 0.66 lbs. (300 g)
Dimensions (W x H x D):

Connectors: VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT/VIDEO)

Specifications and features are subject to change
without notice.

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of
the product name indicates the color. Specifications
and operation are the same regardless of color.

•The operating instructions in this manual apply
to the iPod as of May 2008, and may change with
future upgrades to the iPod software.

•The AC adapter 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 on your tuner or receiver, try mov­ing its antenna away from the RI Dock, iPod, and
AC adapter’s cable. In addition, don’t wrap the
AC adapter’s cable around any other cables.

4-5/16 x 2-1/8 x 4-7/16 inches
110 x 54 x 112 mm

AUDIO OUT L/R

jack

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MEMO

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