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Remote Interactive Dock Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2
DS-A4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instruction Manual
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Controller . . . . .
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13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: Servicing is required when the apparatus has TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT been damaged in any way, such as power-sup- EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been CAUTION: spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois- COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
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For U.S. models For some models FCC Information for User Before use, connect the appropriate AC plug adapter CAUTION: to the AC adapter. The user changes or modifications not expressly The type of plug adapter depends on the place of approved by the party responsible for compliance purchase. could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment. Detach Attach NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of
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and by iPhone 3G, iPhone, and iPod touch Getting Started (1st generation) at 480i or 576i resolution ❑ Onscreen Display to Show iPod/iPhone About the RI Dock model’s contents With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the ❑ Dedicated Remote Control Supplied music stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone ❑ Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy ❑ Connectable with any Onkyo RI-compati- great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slide- ble A/V Systems or Components shows a
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■ Adjusting the iPod/iPhone Adapter Getting to Know the RI Dock Forward iPod/iPhone adapter Dock slot Backward Dock connector The iPod/iPhone adapter needs to be adjusted Remote control sensor to match your particular iPod/iPhone. Insert your iPod/iPhone into the RI Dock. If there’s a gap between the back of your iPod/iPhone and RI MODE switch the adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise Set it to match your amp’s to close the gap. Turning the adapter counter- input display (see below).
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d SELECT button Remote Controller Used to select songs/videos and menus on the onscreen display and iPod/iPhone. e Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button selects the previ- ous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button selects the next track. 1 j Press and hold the Previous [ ] button to 2 k rewind. Press and hold the Next [ ] but- ton to fast forward. 3 f SHUFFLE button (Music mode only) 4 Sets the Shuffle function to Songs,
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Replacing the Battery Aiming the Remote Controller Use only a battery of the same type (CR 2025). When using the remote controller, point it toward the RI Dock’s remote control sensor, as 1. To open the battery compartment, press shown below. the small hollow and slide open the cover. Remote control sensor RI Dock 2. While pressing the tab as shown, slide out the old battery. Slide the new battery into the battery com- partment with the positive side facing up. Notes: • If the RI Dock is pla
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Conversion Cable. Hooking Up the RI Dock The input you use depends on the type of Depending on the Onkyo amp that you’re Onkyo amp you have. See your amp’s using, choose connection method A or B. instruction manual for details. A: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks 2. Using the supplied cable, connect the RI and VIDEO OUT jack to an RI Dock-compati- Dock’s jack to an jack on one of the ble input on your Onkyo amp. (You might Onkyo components in your system. need to change the
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Using the RI Dock Notes: • To prevent dock connector damage, don’t twist your iPod/iPhone when insert- Setting the OSD Mode ing or removing it, and be careful not to Set the OSD (onscreen display) mode before knock over the RI Dock while your you start using the RI Dock. iPod/iPhone is inserted. 1. Plug in the AC adapter. • Don’t use the RI Dock with any other 2. Turn on your TV and amp, and select the iPod/iPhone accessories, such as FM appropriate inputs on your TV and amp. transmitters
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2. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] but- ■ Song Shuffle tons to select Playlists, Artists, Albums, You can play all of the songs in your Genres, Songs or Composers, and then iPod/iPhone in random order. press the [SELECT] button. • 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. ■ Now Playing During playback, you can display information about the current song. • P
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Video Mode Resume Function ■ Playing Videos With the Resume function, you can resume playback of the song/video that was playing when you removed your iPod/iPhone from the RI Dock or changed the OSD mode to Off. 1. Select and play a song/video displayed on your TV. MENU 2. During playback or while playback is paused, remove your iPod/iPhone from the / RI Dock or change the OSD mode to Off. The current song/video is remembered. SELECT 3. When you reinsert your iPod/iPhone into the RI Dock
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•Timer Play Setting the TV System You can use your amp’s Timer function to turn (European model only) on your amp and iPod/iPhone and start play- While the OSD mode is set to On, you can set back at a specified time. the RI Dock’s video output to PAL or NTSC. • Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller If the onscreen display looks distorted on your You can use your amp’s remote controller to TV, try changing the TV system. control basic iPod/iPhone functions (see page 14). • While pressing and ho
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■ Using Your iPod/iPhone model’s Alarm Setting the Remote Controller’s ID Clock If you cannot adjust the volume of your Onkyo You can use your iPod/iPhone model’s Alarm component with the DS-A4’s remote controller, Clock function to automatically turn on your try changing its remote control ID. The default iPod/iPhone and amp at a specified time. Your setting is #1. amp’s input source will automatically be set to Some Onkyo components are set to ID #2 or #3. the input to which your iPod/
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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/iPhone 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. Remote controller button to use iPod/iPhone Description function TAPE mode HDD mode Turn on/off [STANDBY], [ON] —
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■ The onscreen display doesn’t appear on Troubleshooting your TV • Set the OSD mode to On (see page 9). ■ There’s no sound • Try setting the TV system to PAL or NTSC (see • Make sure your iPod/iPhone is actually playing. page 12). • Make sure your iPod/iPhone is inserted properly in • Select the video output mode (composite/compo- the RI Dock. nent) according to the video input on your TV (see • Make sure your amp is turned on, the correct input page 9). source is selected, and the volume i
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