DS-A1L Dock for the iPod

About the DS-A1L Dock

With the supplied DS-A1L Onkyo Dock, you can easily play the music 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

iPod adapter

iPod connector

iPod slot

Power indicator

Compatible iPod models

Made for:

5th Generation iPod (iPod with video)

iPod photo (iPod with color display)

4th Generation iPod

2nd Generation iPod nano

1st Generation iPod nano

iPod mini

Note:

3rd generation iPod models are not supported.

Before using the Dock, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple Web site at: www.apple.com

Putting Your iPod in the Dock

1.Turn on the AV receiver, and select the appropri- ate inputs on the AV receiver.

2.Align your iPod with the Dock’s iPod slot, and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown.

Remove iPod case before inserting

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 Dock while your iPod is inserted.

Don’t use the 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 Dock’s Power indicator 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.

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