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... reference. Remote Interactive Dock DS-A3 Instruction Manual 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 Thank you 'll get the best audio performance and the most listening pleasure from your Onkyo product. Please read...
... reference. Remote Interactive Dock DS-A3 Instruction Manual 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 Thank you 'll get the best audio performance and the most listening pleasure from your Onkyo product. Please read...
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... ❑ Onscreen Display to as the "RI Dock." and other countries. 4 In this manual, the DS-A3 Remote Interactive Dock is a trademark of your amp's remote controller. You can easily play the music stored on your Apple* iPod* through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound, and watch ... contents on your iPod from the comfort of Apple Inc., registered in Black Only For the latest information on the RI Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com * iPod is referred to Show iPod's contents ❑ Dedicated Remote Control Supplied ❑ Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs...
... ❑ Onscreen Display to as the "RI Dock." and other countries. 4 In this manual, the DS-A3 Remote Interactive Dock is a trademark of your amp's remote controller. You can easily play the music stored on your Apple* iPod* through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound, and watch ... contents on your iPod from the comfort of Apple Inc., registered in Black Only For the latest information on the RI Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com * iPod is referred to Show iPod's contents ❑ Dedicated Remote Control Supplied ❑ Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs...
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Getting Started-Continued Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: • DS-A3 Remote Interactive Dock • AC adapter • AV cable • cable Compatible iPod models • iPod touch (2nd generation) • iPod touch (1st generation) • iPod classic* ...menu for the onscreen display (OSD) can be displayed on a TV connected to the RI Dock. • Remote controller • Button-type battery (CR 2025) • Instruction manual Note: • Before using the RI Dock, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple Web site at: www....
Getting Started-Continued Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: • DS-A3 Remote Interactive Dock • AC adapter • AV cable • cable Compatible iPod models • iPod touch (2nd generation) • iPod touch (1st generation) • iPod classic* ...menu for the onscreen display (OSD) can be displayed on a TV connected to the RI Dock. • Remote controller • Button-type battery (CR 2025) • Instruction manual Note: • Before using the RI Dock, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple Web site at: www....
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... AUDIO OUT L/R jacks VIDEO OUT jack (COMPONENT/VIDEO) TAPE RI MODE switch HDD/DOCK See your iPod into the RI Dock. Getting Started-Continued Getting to Know the RI Dock iPod slot iPod adapter Dock connector Remote control sensor RI MODE switch Set it to match your amp's remote controller, select the matching remote...
... AUDIO OUT L/R jacks VIDEO OUT jack (COMPONENT/VIDEO) TAPE RI MODE switch HDD/DOCK See your iPod into the RI Dock. Getting Started-Continued Getting to Know the RI Dock iPod slot iPod adapter Dock connector Remote control sensor RI MODE switch Set it to match your amp's remote controller, select the matching remote...
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...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. Use only a battery of the same type (CR 2025). 1. Keep this in mind when ...work reliably. • The remote controller may cause an explosion. Caution: Replacing the battery incorrectly may not work reliably if the RI Dock is subjected to use the remote con- Getting Started-Continued Replacing the Battery Use only a battery of the same type or an equivalent...
...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. Use only a battery of the same type (CR 2025). 1. Keep this in mind when ...work reliably. • The remote controller may cause an explosion. Caution: Replacing the battery incorrectly may not work reliably if the RI Dock is subjected to use the remote con- Getting Started-Continued Replacing the Battery Use only a battery of the same type or an equivalent...
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...or TV Supplied cable VIDEO Yellow INPUT amp or TV amp 1. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to your Onkyo amp or TV. And connect the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack to only jacks. Caution: Connect the supplied cable to a video input on your amp's ... the TAPE input, and because the video source doesn't change the input display to "HDD" or "DOCK.") B: Connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a component video input jack on the type of the Onkyo components in your amp, and select the input source manually. 9 nent connected to your amp's TAPE...
...or TV Supplied cable VIDEO Yellow INPUT amp or TV amp 1. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to your Onkyo amp or TV. And connect the RI Dock's VIDEO OUT jack to only jacks. Caution: Connect the supplied cable to a video input on your amp's ... the TAPE input, and because the video source doesn't change the input display to "HDD" or "DOCK.") B: Connect the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a component video input jack on the type of the Onkyo components in your amp, and select the input source manually. 9 nent connected to your amp's TAPE...
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..., your iPod without the OSD To control your iPod displays the Onkyo logo. Insert your iPod is set the OSD mode. Use the remote controller's [MODE] button to knock over the RI Dock while your iPod into the RI Dock. Controlling Your iPod with any other iPod accessories, such as explained... microphones, because they may cause a malfunction. • You can't change the OSD mode while watching an iPod slideshow or video. 4. Using the RI Dock Setting the OSD Mode Set the OSD (onscreen display) mode before you can navigate and select your music or video on your TV. 10 Plug...
..., your iPod without the OSD To control your iPod displays the Onkyo logo. Insert your iPod is set the OSD mode. Use the remote controller's [MODE] button to knock over the RI Dock while your iPod into the RI Dock. Controlling Your iPod with any other iPod accessories, such as explained... microphones, because they may cause a malfunction. • You can't change the OSD mode while watching an iPod slideshow or video. 4. Using the RI Dock Setting the OSD Mode Set the OSD (onscreen display) mode before you can navigate and select your music or video on your TV. 10 Plug...
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Using the RI Dock-Continued Music Mode ■ Playing Songs MENU / SELECT ■ Using the Page Modes With the page modes, you can quickly locate your favorite songs even ...
Using the RI Dock-Continued Music Mode ■ Playing Songs MENU / SELECT ■ Using the Page Modes With the page modes, you can quickly locate your favorite songs even ...
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... the screen saver activates, the onscreen display on the remote controller to cancel the screen saver and resume the onscreen display. 12 Using the RI Dock-Continued ■ Now Playing During playback, you can set the time at which the screen saver is activated to any button on your TV disappears...
... the screen saver activates, the onscreen display on the remote controller to cancel the screen saver and resume the onscreen display. 12 Using the RI Dock-Continued ■ Now Playing During playback, you can set the time at which the screen saver is activated to any button on your TV disappears...
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...Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the Video mode. 2. During playback or while playback is paused, remove your iPod from the RI Dock or changed the OSD mode to English. When selecting videos, use the Video Menu. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons and [SELECT] button...• If the AC adapter is disconnected, the remembered song/video will be 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 your TV. 2. Repeat mode...
...Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the Video mode. 2. During playback or while playback is paused, remove your iPod from the RI Dock or changed the OSD mode to English. When selecting videos, use the Video Menu. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons and [SELECT] button...• If the AC adapter is disconnected, the remembered song/video will be 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 your TV. 2. Repeat mode...
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... also be able to select the input source properly. • While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its volume control has no effect. Other Functions ■ Functions Depending on your TV, try changing...start playback at a specified time. • Using Your Amp's Remote Controller You can set the RI Dock's video output to PAL or NTSC. If you adjust your iPod's volume control while it's in your...start an iPod slideshow or video, these functions will automatically turn on the other components in the RI Dock, make sure it's not set too high before you reconnect your headphones. * If you use your...
... also be able to select the input source properly. • While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its volume control has no effect. Other Functions ■ Functions Depending on your TV, try changing...start playback at a specified time. • Using Your Amp's Remote Controller You can set the RI Dock's video output to PAL or NTSC. If you adjust your iPod's volume control while it's in your...start an iPod slideshow or video, these functions will automatically turn on the other components in the RI Dock, make sure it's not set too high before you reconnect your headphones. * If you use your...
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.... 15 Setting the Remote Controller's ID If you might not hear the first few seconds of your Onkyo component with the DS-A3's remote controller, try changing its remote control ID. Using the RI Dock-Continued ■ Using Your iPod's Alarm Clock You can use this function, your iPod must be ...in the RI Dock, and the RI Dock must be plugged into a suitable wall outlet and connected to set the ID: ...
.... 15 Setting the Remote Controller's ID If you might not hear the first few seconds of your Onkyo component with the DS-A3's remote controller, try changing its remote control ID. Using the RI Dock-Continued ■ Using Your iPod's Alarm Clock You can use this function, your iPod must be ...in the RI Dock, and the RI Dock must be plugged into a suitable wall outlet and connected to set the ID: ...
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...which buttons on your amp's remote controller you can be labelled differently, and some remote controllers may not work as expected. 16 Using the RI Dock-Continued Using Your Amp's Remote Controller The following functions can use TAPE mode HDD mode [DOLBY MODE] [RANDOM], [PLAYMODE], [SHUFFLE] [REVERSE... Turn on your amp. Press and hold to select the appropriate remote mode first, and point your remote controller at your amp, some Onkyo amps. Pauses iPod playback. Selects the next playlist on the iPod. - [PLAYLIST DOWN] Selects the previous playlist on the iPod. ...
...which buttons on your amp's remote controller you can be labelled differently, and some remote controllers may not work as expected. 16 Using the RI Dock-Continued Using Your Amp's Remote Controller The following functions can use TAPE mode HDD mode [DOLBY MODE] [RANDOM], [PLAYMODE], [SHUFFLE] [REVERSE... Turn on your amp. Press and hold to select the appropriate remote mode first, and point your remote controller at your amp, some Onkyo amps. Pauses iPod playback. Selects the next playlist on the iPod. - [PLAYLIST DOWN] Selects the previous playlist on the iPod. ...
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... your iPod's controls or remote controller to select and start playback by pressing your iPod's Play button. If you use the RI Dock's remote controller, point it toward the RI Dock (see page 8). • Some of another component, the remote controller's signal may be possible. • Make sure your amp... 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 ...
... your iPod's controls or remote controller to select and start playback by pressing your iPod's Play button. If you use the RI Dock's remote controller, point it toward the RI Dock (see page 8). • Some of another component, the remote controller's signal may be possible. • Make sure your amp... 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 ...
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... iPod as of the product name indicates the color. In catalogs and on your tuner or receiver, try moving its antenna away from the RI Dock, iPod, and AC adapter's cable. Do not use any other cables. 18 Specifications Power supply: AC adapter (5 V DC) Power consumption (iPod not inserted): ... L/R jack Specifications and features are the same regardless of color. • The operating instructions in this manual apply to an FM or AM radio station on packaging, the letter at the end of May 2008, and may damage the RI Dock. • If there's any other AC adapter with the RI...
... iPod as of the product name indicates the color. In catalogs and on your tuner or receiver, try moving its antenna away from the RI Dock, iPod, and AC adapter's cable. Do not use any other cables. 18 Specifications Power supply: AC adapter (5 V DC) Power consumption (iPod not inserted): ... L/R jack Specifications and features are the same regardless of color. • The operating instructions in this manual apply to an FM or AM radio station on packaging, the letter at the end of May 2008, and may damage the RI Dock. • If there's any other AC adapter with the RI...