iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock

Using the Onkyo Dock

The Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different depending on the region.

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

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

For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.

RI Dock

With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music of your iPod/iPhone, or watch the slideshows and videos of your iPod/iPhone on a TV. In addition, the on-screen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod/iPhone model’s contents on your TV, and with the supplied remote controller, you can control your iPod/iPhone from the comfort of your sofa. You can even use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod/iPhone.

Note

Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (page 92).

Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an ucable (page 22).

Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.

Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (page 51).

System Function

Depending on your iPod/iPhone model and generation, some of the linked operations may not be available.

Auto Power On

If you press the remote controller’s 1(Playback) while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on, select your iPod/iPhone as the input source, and your iPod/iPhone will start playback.

Direct Change

If you start iPod/iPhone playback while listening to another input source, the AV receiver will automatically switch to the input to which the RI Dock is connected.

System Off

When you turn off the AV receiver, the RI Dock turns off automatically.

Controlling Other Components

Other Remote Operations

You can use the remote controller that came with the AV receiver to control other iPod/iPhone functions. The available functionality depends on the AV receiver.

Note

If you use your iPod/iPhone with any other accessories, iPod/iPhone playback detection may not work.

iPod Alarm

If you use the Alarm function on your iPod to start playback, the AV receiver will turn on at the specified time and select your iPod as the input source automatically.

Note

This linked operation won’t work while a video is being played or when the sound set for the alarm is a built-in sound (Beep).

This linked operation won’t work with models on which music files cannot be used to set the alarm sound.

Operating Notes

Use the AV receiver’s volume control to adjust the playback volume.

While your iPod/iPhone is inserted in the RI Dock, its volume control has no effect.

If you do adjust the volume control on your iPod/iPhone while it’s inserted in the RI Dock, be careful that it’s not set too loud before you reconnect your headphones.

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TX-NR1010 specifications

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