UP-A1 series Dock for iPod

About the UP-A1 series Dock

With the UP-A1 series Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod.

For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com

Adapter

Adjusting the Adapter

The adapter needs to be adjusted to match your particu- lar iPod. If there’s a gap between the back of your iPod and the adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise to close the gap. Turning the adapter counterclockwise moves it forward. Turning it clockwise moves it back- ward.

Forward

Backward

 

Notes:

 

• Make sure that the output level of the AV receiver is

 

 

set to minimum.

 

• To prevent damage to the dock connector, don’t twist

Dock connector

 

your iPod when inserting or removing it, and be care-

 

 

ful not to knock over the dock while your iPod is

Compatible iPod models

 

inserted.

For information about which iPod models are sup-

Do not take off your iPod from the Dock when you

 

play back the music, photo, or movie stored on your

ported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the UP-A1 series

 

 

iPod.

Dock’s instruction manual.

 

• Don’t use the UP-A1 with any other iPod accessories,

 

Note:

 

such as FM transmitters and microphones, because

Before using the UP-A1 series Dock, update your iPod

 

they may cause a malfunction.

with the latest software, available from the Apple Web

It is recommended that you update your iPod software

site.

 

before using it with this unit. The updater for the iPod

 

 

software is available at the Apple website.

Putting Your iPod in the Dock

1Turn on the AV receiver, and select the [PORT] selector.

2Align your iPod with the Dock connector and push it down so that it’s fully seated.

Remove iPod case before

inserting

Function Overview

Basic Operation

Note:

The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song.

• Auto Power On Function

If you start iPod playback while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV receiver 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, the AV receiver will automatically select your iPod as the input source.

• Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control basic iPod functions.

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Onkyo HT-RC160 UP-A1 series Dock for iPod, About the UP-A1 series Dock, Compatible iPod models, Function Overview

HT-RC160 specifications

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