To play music from iPod using the Dock | Apple ipod specs

Using the iPod Dock, you can play music from iPod over external powered speakers or a home stereo. You need an audio cable with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug (many external speakers have this type of cable attached).

To play music from iPod using the Dock:

1Place iPod in the Dock.

2Connect the speakers or stereo to the Dock Line Out port using an audio cable with a 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug.

iPod connector

Line Out port

3Use the iPod controls to play a song.

When the Dock is connected to an external audio source, use the volume controls on the external source to change the volume.

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Apple ipod manual To play music from iPod using the Dock

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User’s Guide Page Contents Page Quick Start Learning to Use iPod IPod Features To use iPod with a Macintosh, you must have What You Need to Get Started To use iPod with a Windows PC, you must have Your iPod includes the following components Charge the Battery Setting Up iPod to Play Music To buy music online To import music to your computer from an audio CD Connect iPod and Transfer Music If your Windows PC doesn’t have a 6-pin FireWire port Play Music To Learn More Using iPod Controls Using iPod IPod Remote port Headphones port Hold switch Menu button IPod Controls Disable the iPod buttons Disabling iPod Buttons Using the Hold Switch Rating Songs Queueing Up a List of Songs To rate a song Connecting and Disconnecting iPodTo connect iPod to your computer Disconnecting iPod To disconnect iPod To eject iPod About iTunes Organizing and Transferring Your Music Audio File Formats Supported by iPod About the iTunes Music StoreTo browse for and purchase music About Smart Playlists About Playlists To create a playlist To update iPod with only certain songsCreating Playlists on Your Computer Transferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Automatically To transfer a song or playlist to iPod manually To set iPod to update only selected playlistsTransferring Songs and Playlists to iPod Manually To set iPod to transfer songs manually To create a new playlist on iPod Deleting Songs and Playlists From iPod ManuallyModifying Playlists on iPod Manually To delete a song or playlist from iPod Seeing How Many Songs Are on iPod Adjusting iPod SettingsSetting iPod to Shuffle or Repeat Songs Listening to Spoken Word Audio To set iPod to shuffle songs or albums Setting Songs to Play at the Same Relative Volume LevelTo set iPod to use the iTunes volume settings To set iPod to repeat songs Adding or Removing Items From the Main Menu Using the iPod EqualizerSetting the Backlight Timer Setting the Screen Contrast To view the date and time Setting and Viewing Date and TimeSetting the Language To set the date and time Using iPod as an External Hard Disk Using the Extra Features of Your iPodTo enable iPod as a hard disk Preventing iTunes From Opening Automatically Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the Alarm To set an alarm Select a sound To import all information using a Mac and iSync Storing and Reading Notes and Other Information To play a recording Recording Voice MemosTo view notes To record a voice memo To view information about photos stored on iPod Storing Digital PhotosTo transfer voice memos to your computer To store photos on iPod To play a game Playing GamesTo erase photos from a photo card To transfer photos to your computer IPod Remote Included With Some Models IPod Accessories IPod Dock Included With Some Models To play music from iPod using the Dock Apple Earphones To use the earbud headphones Available Accessories Charging the iPod Battery To charge the battery using your computer You can charge the iPod battery in two ways To charge the battery using the iPod Power Adapter FireWire cable USB 2.0 cable Battery States To reset iPod Resetting iPodIf Your iPod Won’t Turn On or Respond If Your iPod Isn’t Playing Music If You Connect iPod to Your Computer and Nothing Happens If Your iPod Remote Isn’t Working Software Update and Restore To update or restore iPod with the latest software Online Resources Learning More, Service, and Support Finding the Serial Number of Your iPod Obtaining Warranty ServiceOnscreen Help IPod User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Safety and Cleaning Battery Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Do Not Use While Driving Using the Power Adapter Avoid Wet Locations About Operating and Storage Temperatures Do Not Make Repairs Yourself CleaningAbout Handling Communications Regulation Information Vcci Class B Statement European Community Printed