Remote Interactive Dock DS-A1 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo product. Please read this manual carefully before making any connec- tions or using this product. By following these instruc- tions, you’ll get the best audio performance and the most listening pleasure from your Onkyo product.
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Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never han- dle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. For U.S. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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Getting Started About the RI Dock With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great sound, and use your Onkyo remote controller to operate your iPod. Music...
Getting Started —Continued Package Contents Make sure you have the following items: • DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock • Audio cable • S-Video cable • Instruction Manual • iPod adapters For iPod mini For iPod (30GB, 40GB) & iPod photo (60GB) For iPod (10GB, 15GB, 20GB) &...
Getting Started —Continued Getting to Know the RI Dock Power indicator Dock connector iPod slot RI MODE switch Set it to match the amp input and remote control mode (see below). Amp source display RI MODE switch jack Remote mode S VIDEO OUT jack See your amp’s instruction manual for details on selecting the input source and remote control...
Onkyo components in your system. 3. If you have an iPod photo, connect the RI Dock’s S VIDEO jack to an S-Video input on your Onkyo AV receiver or TV. See page 11 for more information. 4. Connect the AC adapter to the RI Dock’s DC IN jack.
Using the RI Dock Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock ■ Align your iPod with the RI Dock’s iPod slot, and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown. The iPod’s dock connector will fit securely onto the RI Dock’s dock connector. ■...
Using the RI Dock —Continued Function Overview ■ Basic Operation You can use your amp’s remote controller to control basic iPod functions such as Play, Pause, Next Song, Previous Song, and so on. Depending on your amp and generation of iPod, you may also be able to use the following functions.
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Using the RI Dock —Continued • Linked Dimmer Operation When you use your amp’s Dimmer function to change its display’s brightness, the brightness of the RI Dock’s Power indicator will change as well. • Other Remote Controller Functions See pages 12 and 13 for other iPod functions you can control with your remote controller.
Using the RI Dock —Continued Controlling Your iPod The following table shows which remote controller buttons to use to control your iPod. Be sure to select the appropriate remote mode first, and point your remote controller at your amp. Note that some buttons may be labelled differently, and some remote controllers may not have certain buttons.
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Using the RI Dock —Continued These functions can be used with the iPod photo, iPod mini, and 4th generation iPods, when used with certain Onkyo amps. Remote controller button to use iPod function TAPE mode MD mode [DOLBY Shuffle MODE]...
Using the RI Dock —Continued iPod Functions Starting Playback on Your iPod If you start playback on your iPod, your amp’s input source will automatically switch to the input to which your iPod is connected. If your amp is on Standby, it will automatically turn on first.
Troubleshooting ■ There’s no sound • Make sure your iPod is playing. • Make sure the iPod is inserted properly in the RI Dock. • Make sure your amp is turned on, the correct input source is selected, and the volume is turned up. •...
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Onkyo Remote Controller Compatibility The RI Dock can be used with any Onkyo remote controller that has the capability to control an Onkyo MD recorder, or CD recorder. This type of remote controller is supplied with collection amps and receivers. See your receiver’s or amp’s instruction manual for more information. The following table shows which functions are supported by Onkyo AV receivers.
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RI Dock and the other component with the remote controller. In this case, you’ll need to operate one of them by using its own controls. SN 29344085 (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan I0504-1...