Onkyo PR-SC5508 instruction manual Using the Onkyo Dock, UP-A1 Dock

Using the Onkyo Dock

Dock is sold separately.

For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock compo- nents, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com

Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site.

For supported iPod models, see the instruction man- ual of the Onkyo Dock.

UP-A1 Dock

With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV controller and enjoy great sound.

You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to oper- ate your iPod.

■Basic Operation

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

Auto Power On

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

Direct Change

If you start iPod playback while listening to another input source, the AV controller will automatically select your iPod as the input source.

Using the AV controller’s Remote Controller

You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to con- trol basic iPod functions (➔ 84).

■Operating Notes

•Functionality depends on your iPod model and generation.

•Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback to prevent the AV controller from selecting the iPod input source by mistake.

•If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV control- ler may not be able to select the input source properly.

•When connecting UP-A1 Dock to the radio tuner UP-HT1 (North American models)/UP-DT1 (European and Asian models) with AUTO selected by the tuner’s Mode Selector switch, you can switch the input source between UP-A1 Dock and the tuner, by pressing PORT repeatedly on the front panel.

•While your iPod is in the UP-A1 Dock, its volume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod models volume control while it’s in the UP-A1 Dock, make sure it’s not set too high before you reconnect your headphones.

•The Auto Power On function will not work if you set your iPod in the UP-A1 Dock while it is playing.

•When Zone 2/3 is turned on, you can’t use Auto Power On and Direct Change functions.

•Do not turn off the power with the iPod still connected to this unit via the UP-A1 Dock.

•Set your iPod in the UP-A1 Dock after the AV controller turns on.

■Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock

You can use your iPod models Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod and the AV controller at a specified time. The AV controller’s input source will auto- matically be set to the PORT selector.

Note

•To use this function, your iPod must be in the UP-A1 Dock, and the UP-A1 Dock must be connected to the AV controller.

•This function works only in the Standard mode (➔ 85).

•When you use this function, be sure to set the AV controller’s volume control to a suitable level.

•When Zone 2/3 is turned on, you can’t use this function.

•You cannot use this function for sound effects on your iPod/ iPhone.

■Charging Your iPod models Battery

The UP-A1 Dock charges your iPod models battery while your iPod is in the UP-A1 Dock and connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV controller. While your iPod is seated in the UP-A1 Dock, its battery will be charged when the AV controller is set to “On” or “Standby”.

Note

•When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

■Status Messages

• PORT Reading

The AV controller is checking the connection with the dock.

• PORT Not Support

The AV controller do not support the connected dock.

• PORT UP-A1

UP-A1 Dock is connected.

Note

•The AV controller displays the message “UP-A1” for several seconds after recognizing the UP-A1.

•When the status message is not displayed on the AV controller’s display, check the connection to your iPod.

ND-S1

With the ND-S1 Digital Media Transport, you can easily play the music stored on your iPod through the AV con- troller and enjoy great sound.

The ND-S1 processes the digital audio signal directly from your iPod for high-quality digital audio output (opti- cal or coaxial).

Note

•You must select “iPod” using ND-S1’s iPod/PC button.

•Set the AV controller’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔ 28).

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