English Remote Interactive Dock Dock Remote Interactive Dock Interactivo Remoto Remote Interactive-Dock Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock voor interactieve afstandsbediening RI-docka för iPod-spelare Español Français DS-A1X Instruction Manual Manuel d'instructions Manual de Instrucciones Manuale di istruzioni Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning Italiano Deutsch Nederland Svenska En Fr Es It De Nl Sv 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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. 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. Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 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. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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. 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 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 damaged in any way, and F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. En-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. 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 Hooking Up the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Function Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Amp's Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 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 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 K. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH En-3 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 watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. You can 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-A1X Remote Interactive Dock is referred to as the "RI Dock." Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: · DS-A1X Remote Interactive Dock · AC adapter (1.4 m, 4.59 feet) Adapter varies from country to country. · AV cable (1.5 m, 4.92 feet) · cable (1.8 m, 5.90 feet) Features Play your iPod music through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound Control your iPod with your Onkyo remote controller Watch iPod videos and slideshows on your TV Supports all iPods with an iPod connector, except 3rd generation iPods Charges your iPod's battery while you enjoy your music · Instruction manual Compatible iPods Made for: · 5th Generation iPod (iPod with video) · iPod photo (iPod with color display) · 4th Generation iPod · 2nd Generation iPod nano · 1st Generation iPod nano · iPod mini Note: · 3rd generation iPods are not supported. · 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 * iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. En-4 Getting Started--Continued Getting to Know the RI Dock iPod adapter VIDEO OUT jack jack Power indicator iPod connector iPod slot AUDIO OUT L/R jacks DC IN 5V 1A jack RI MODE switch Set it to match your amp's input display (see below). HDD or TAPE MD CDR Amp input display MD TAPE CD-R HDD/DOCK MD TAPE CD-R HDD/DOCK MD TAPE CD-R HDD/DOCK DOCK MD TAPE CD-R HDD/DOCK TAPE MD CDR 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, CDR, HDD or Dock. To control your iPod with your amp's remote controller, select the matching remote control mode. Amp remote controller's mode En-5 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 (MD, CDR) 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. 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 (MD, CDR) 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 (MD, CDR) input source. Your AV receiver will output the audio being fed to the TAPE (MD, CDR) 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 component connected to your amp's TAPE input or RI Dock-compatible input Connect the RI Dock to an unused AV input on your amp. However, you will not be able to use any of the functions. AC adapter 5 Yellow Supplied cable White Red AUDIO INPUT L R VIDEO INPUT White Red Wall outlet Supplied AV cable VIDEO INPUT Yellow Yellow -capable amp or TV 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 AV receiver (A) or TV (B). 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. En-6 Using the RI Dock Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock 1. Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Turn on your amp, and select the appropriate inputs on your amp. 3. Align your iPod with the RI Dock's iPod slot, and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown. Function Overview Basic Operation Note: · Your amp may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song. · 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. · 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. · Using Your Amp's Remote Controller You can use your amp's remote controller to control basic iPod functions (see page 9). Remove your iPod's case Adjusting the iPod Adapter The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your particular iPod. If there's a gap between the back of your iPod and the adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise to close t ...