DS-A1XP RI Dock for the iPod—Continued
■Adjusting the iPod Adapter
The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your par- ticular 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 backward.
Forward
Backward
Notes:
•To prevent iPod connector damage, don’t twist your iPod when inserting or removing it, and be careful not to knock over the RI Dock while your iPod is inserted.
•Don’t use the RI Dock with any other iPod accesso- ries, such as FM transmitters and microphones, as they may cause a malfunction.
Function Overview
■Basic Operation
Note:
•The AV receiver may take several seconds to star- tup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song.
•System On Function: When you turn on the AV receiver, the iPod turns on as well.
•System Off Function: When you turn off the AV receiver, the iPod turns off as well.
•Auto Power On Function*: If you start iPod play- back 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 play- back while listening to another input source, the AV receiver will automatically select your iPod as the input source.
•Linked Dimmer Operation: When you use the AV receiver’s Dimmer function to change its display’s brightness, the brightness of the RI Dock’s Power indi- cator will change as well.
•Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller: You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control basic iPod functions.
*If you use your iPod’s controls to start an iPod slideshow or video, this function will not work, so use the remote controller instead.
Operating Notes:
•The RI Dock must be connected to the AV receiver
with both an 
cable and an audio cable to use the
functions.
•Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the iPod input source by mistake.
•If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV receiver may not be able to select the input source properly.
•While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its volume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod’s volume control while it’s in the RI Dock, make sure it’s not set too high before you reconnect your headphones.
■Using Your iPod’s Alarm Clock
You can use your iPod’s Alarm Clock function to auto- matically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will auto- matically be set to the input to which your iPod is con- nected.
Notes:
•To use this function, your iPod must be in the RI Dock, and the RI Dock must be connected to the
AV receiver with both an 
cable and an audio cable.
•When you use this function, be sure to set the AV receiver’s volume control to a suitable level.
•The AV receiver may take several seconds to star- tup, so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song.
■Charging Your iPod’s Battery
The RI Dock charges your iPod’s battery while your iPod is in the RI Dock.
Notes:
•To charge your iPod battery, the AC adapter must be plugged into a suitable wall outlet and connected to the RI Dock’s DC IN jack.
•See your iPod’s instruction manual for more infor- mation on battery charging.
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