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.

UP-A1 Dock

With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photos, or movies stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound.

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod/iPhone.

System Function

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

If you start iPod/iPhone playback while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select your iPod/iPhone as the input source.

Direct Change

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

Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control basic iPod/iPhone functions (page 67).

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Operating Notes

Functionality depends on your iPod/iPhone model and generation.

Before selecting a different input source, stop your iPod/iPhone playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by mistake.

If any accessories are connected to your iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver may not be able to select the input source properly.

When connecting the UP-A1 Dock to the radio tuner UP-HT1 (North American models)/UP-DT1 (European, Australian 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/iPhone is in the UP-A1 Dock, its volume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod/iPhone 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/iPhone in the UP-A1 Dock while it is playing.

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

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

Set your iPod/iPhone in the UP-A1 Dock after the AV receiver turns on.

The “Charge Mode” setting must be set to “On” to enable the Auto Power On and Direct Change functions (page 56).

Using Your iPod/iPhone Alarm Clock

You can use the Alarm Clock function of your iPod/iPhone to automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at a specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will automatically be set to the PORT selector.

Note

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

This function works only in Standard mode (page 68).

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

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

This function doesn’t work when alarms sounds are set on your iPod/iPhone.

The “Charge Mode” setting must be set to “On” to enable the Alarm Clock function (page 56).

Charging Your iPod/iPhone Battery

When the UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone is connected to the AV receiver, the battery of your iPod/iPhone is charged. Charging occurs when AV receiver is set to on or standby.

You can specify how the power is fed to your iPod/iPhone when the AV receiver is in standby mode (page 56).

Note

When the UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

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TX-NR709 specifications

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