Using the RI Dock—Continued

Setting the TV System (European

• Timer Play

 

 

 

model only)

You can use your amp’s Timer function to turn

on your amp and iPod and start playback at a

While the OSD mode is set to On, you can set

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 functions (see page 16).

• While pressing and holding down the

Operating Notes:

 

 

 

 

[SETUP] button, press the VOLUME Up [ ]

 

 

 

 

button for more than 3 seconds to select

• The RI Dock must be connected to your

 

NTSC, or press the VOLUME Down [ ] but-

amp with both an

 

 

cable and an audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ton for more than 3 seconds to select PAL.

cable to use the

 

 

functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If your amp doesn’t support the System

 

 

 

On, System Off, Auto Power On, and

Other Functions

Direct Change functions, you’ll need to

 

Functions

turn your amp on and off and select the

 

 

Depending on your amp and generation of

input source manually.

• Before you select another input source,

iPod, you may also be able to use the following

functions.

stop iPod playback to prevent your amp

 

 

 

from selecting the iPod input source by

Note:

mistake.

 

 

 

• Your amp may take several seconds to

• If any accessories are connected to your

 

startup, so you might not hear the first

iPod, your amp may not be able to select

 

few seconds of the first song/video.

the input source properly.

 

 

 

• While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its vol-

System On Function

ume control has no effect. If you adjust

When you turn on your amp, the iPod turns on

your iPod’s volume control while it’s in the

as well. With some amps, you may need to

RI Dock, make sure it’s not set too high

press the [ON] button on your amp’s remote

before you reconnect your headphones.

controller’s twice to turn on the other compo-

 

 

 

 

 

nents 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 automati- cally select your iPod as the input source.

*If you use your iPod’s controls to start an iPod slideshow or video, these functions will not work, so use the remote con- troller instead.

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Onkyo D0901-2, DS-A3, 29344880A instruction manual Setting the TV System European, Model only, Other Functions

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