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Summary of Contents for Creative Ipod Xdock
- Page 1 Xdock User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! Your Creative Xdock™ harnesses Creative's X-Fi™ technology to give you ® audio beyond CD quality. With your iPod docked in Xdock, music from your home theater system has never sounded better! Read on to learn how to get started with your new Xdock! Contents About Your Xdock ... -
Page 3: About Your Xdock
About Your Xdock About Your Xdock 2 Power/Standby button Play/Pause button Previous/Rewind button Next/Fast-forward button iPod connector Volume LED ring Volume control See “Using Your Xdock” on page 9. Power/Standby LED See “Understanding the Power/ Standby LED” on page 10. Headphone jack 10 S-Video Out jack 11 Video Out jack... -
Page 4: About Your Remote Control
About Your Remote Control Your remote control has an operating distance of up to three meters (approximately 9.8 feet). Power/Standby button Mute on/off button Volume buttons iPod Back/Menu button iPod Navigation keypad 5a. Scrolls up. 5b. Skips to the next track or fast-forwards a track. -
Page 5: Setting Up Your Xdock
Setting Up Your Xdock Step 1: Select a Dock adapter Your Xdock comes with five different Dock adapters, each to fit a different iPod. Look at the number on the side of each Dock adapter to select the correct one for your iPod. iPod mini (4 GB and 6 GB) iPod... - Page 6 Step 2: Insert the Dock adapter IMPORTANT Your iPod charges automatically when your Xdock is connected to the power outlet. Insert the Dock adapter 5...
- Page 7 Step 3: Connect Your Xdock For home theater 1a Optical cable 1b Home theater receiver (with an Optical In jack and DTS™ decoding support) For powered stereo speakers Powered stereo or 2.1 speakers NOTES You can also connect Xdock to a home theater using a 3.5 mm audio cable, and to a TV using an S-Video cable.
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Page 8: Playing Music From Your Ipod
Turning on Xdock When you connect Xdock to the power outlet, Xdock will prepare the wireless connection, so that when it is needed, the best connection can be made without any interference. During this time, the Power/Standby LED will flash red and finally light up blue. Playing Music From Your iPod Step 1: Insert batteries into your remote control IMPORTANT... - Page 9 Play music 8 Step 2: Play music BASS TREBL VOLUM AUX IN IMPORTANT To save your volume and the X-Fi enhancements’ on/off settings, enable Standby mode by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote control. The Power/Standby LED lights up red. You may then unplug Xdock from the power outlet.
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Page 10: Using Your Xdock
Using Your Xdock Adjusting volume When you adjust the volume, the Volume LED ring indicates for about four seconds the level selected. Subsequently, the entire Volume LED ring remains lit. NOTES You can also use the Volume control on Xdock. Muting audio When you mute audio, the Power/Standby LED flashes red. - Page 11 Understanding the Power/Standby LED Blue Stable Stable Flashing NOTES For information on the Link LED, see the Creative X-Fi Wireless Receiver User’s Guide. on your remote control to turn on Xdock Behavior Turned on and ready for use. In Standby mode.
- Page 12 Using Your Xdock 11 Enabling wireless features To stream music wirelessly throughout the house, purchase the Creative X-Fi Wireless Receiver. • Broadcast music to every room in the house.
- Page 13 Using Your Xdock 12 • Control which rooms (up to four) receive music.
- Page 14 Using Your Xdock 13 • Remotely stream music to your X-Fi Wireless Receivers, while your Xdock remains muted. For more information on X-Fi Wireless Receivers, go to www.creative.com.
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Page 15: Using X-Fi Enhancements
Using X-Fi Enhancements X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancements have been optimally calibrated for your listening pleasure. Use the remote control to turn the X-Fi Crystalizer or X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancements on or off. By default, X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancements are enabled. X-Fi CMSS-3D is dependant on your speaker or headphone setup. -
Page 16: Connecting Headphones
To enjoy the X-Fi difference, connect external audio sources (see examples below) to the Line In jack on your Xdock, as shown below. Connecting Headphones 15 Headphone jack Headphones 3.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (available separately) MP3 player MiniDisc player Gaming console... -
Page 17: Transferring Music From Itunes
Transferring Music From iTunes With the USB port on your Xdock, you can connect your Xdock to your computer and transfer songs to your iPod using iTunes NOTES To learn how to transfer songs to your iPod, refer to your iPod documentation. -
Page 18: Faqs
This section covers questions you might have while using your product. For further assistance, consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com, select your region and country, and then select Support. Why can’t I hear any sound from my headphones or speakers? Check that: •... - Page 19 FAQs 18 What is the best position for powered stereo speakers when X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual is enabled? Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound bad. Below is our recommendation for powered stereo speakers. Can I use noise-cancelling headphones or other special audio-enhancing headphones with Xdock? When using headphones or earphones with special audio-enhancing...
- Page 20 Why do other wireless and electronic devices detect interference when I turn on Xdock? Your other devices may be detecting signals sent out by Xdock. If you do not have an X-Fi Wireless Receiver, disable the wireless feature. Press the Power/Standby button to enable Standby mode. ii.
- Page 21 FAQs 20 Why is my iPod not charging when my Xdock is connected to a computer? This may occur if your Xdock is connected to a USB port on a computer that is turned off. Disconnect the USB cable from the back of your Xdock. Charging should start and the charging icon will be displayed on the screen of your iPod.
- Page 22 FAQs 21 How do I remove the Dock adapter? Remove the Dock adapter as shown below.
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Page 23: General Specifications
General Specifications Connectivity • S-Video Out jack • Video Out jack • USB Mini-B port • Audio Optical Out / Line Out - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack • Audio Line In - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack • Headphone Out - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack X-Fi Technology •... -
Page 24: Safety Information
Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read the warranty available with your product. - Page 25 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.