1 Introduction ....................1 Features ....................... 1 What’s in the Box ....................2 Controls ....................... 2 2 Set Up Your TuneBase ................... 3 Plug In Your TuneBase ..................3 Dock Your iPod ....................4 Dock Your iPod After Initial Setup ..............9 3 Use Your TuneBase ..................
Listen to calls through your car stereo Keep your iPod in its case Built-in mic for hands-free phone calls Rotate your iPod to horizontal view Activate Siri Assistant One-touch tuning with ClearScan Secure and flexible cradling for any size iPod TuneBase FM with Hands-Free ™...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents What’s in the Box Controls 1. ClearScan 2. Tune up 3. Tune down 4. Memory 1 1. TuneBase FM with Hands-Free 5. Memory 2 2. Fit Ring (optional) 6. PRO button TuneBase FM with Hands-Free ™...
Table of Contents Plug In Your TuneBase Follow the steps in this section to set up your TuneBase FM with Hands-Free (the TuneBase). These steps coincide with those in the Quick Install Guide but provide more detail. 2. Test the tightness of fit in the power 1.
Table of Contents Dock Your iPod You can keep your iPod in its case when you dock it. 2. Connect your iPod to the TuneBase dock 1. Push the button on the springboard and connector, making sure it is fully seated.
Note: After you have adjusted the height of the springboard, there is no need to adjust the TuneBase to insert and remove your iPod. TuneBase FM with Hands-Free ™...
SECTIONS Table of Contents 6. Bend the flexible neck to position your iPod. Rotating Warning: Do not remove the TuneBase from the cigarette lighter adapter when an iPod is in the cradle. Do not position your TuneBase as follows: TuneBase FM with Hands-Free ™...
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SET UP YOUR TUNEBASE SECTIONS Table of Contents Remove your iPod from your TuneBase 1. Disconnect the audio cable from your iPod. 2. Push back on the front of the springboard and tilt your iPod forward until it clears the lip of the springboard.
SECTIONS Table of Contents Dock Your iPod After Initial Setup After you have adjusted the TuneBase to fit your iPod, you can insert and remove your iPod without further adjustment. 1. Seat your iPod on the dock connector. 2. Push the face of the iPod so that it snaps into place under the lip of the springboard.
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It turns off when you remove the iPod or power becomes unavailable. In some cases, the iPod will remain on and playing if docked in the TuneBase, even if there is no power. Be sure to undock your iPod completely to avoid draining the battery when not in use.
Note: If you immediately press when you turn on your TuneBase, it may take 30 seconds to locate the best frequency. 2. On the TuneBase screen, “Tune to” will appear followed by a frequency.
For best results, find a frequency that has only static. 2. On your TuneBase, press + or - to tune Save clear frequencies to the same frequency. You can save two frequencies by pressing and holding buttons 1 and 2.
3. Use the Multifunction button to play and pause music. Note: Your iPod will automatically pause when you remove it from the TuneBase. In some cases, the iPhone/iPod will remain on and playing if docked in the TuneBase even if there is no power or the car keys are removed.
Receive calls through your TuneBase Hearing the other party The TuneBase has a built-in microphone If you cannot hear the other party through that lets you talk without a headset. The your car speakers, do the following: caller’s voice will play through your car...
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE SECTIONS Table of Contents Reduce echo Receive calls through your Bluetooth headset ® If you hear an echo when talking hands-free, do the following: If you have a Bluetooth headset paired with your iPhone, you can receive calls on your 1.
USE YOUR TUNEBASE SECTIONS Table of Contents Activate Siri Assistant To activate the Siri Assistant, press and hold the multifunction button. TuneBase FM with Hands-Free ™...
USE YOUR TUNEBASE SECTIONS Table of Contents Use the PRO Button to Boost Sound If you find the sound is too weak, press “PRO” to boost the sound coming from your iPod. PRO will cycle through the following settings: PRO Setting...
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTIONS Table of Contents You can quickly solve most problems with your TuneBase by following the advice in this section. You cannot hear the other party. Your iPod or iPhone is not charging. Solution Solution • While on a call, set the phone volume • Make sure your TuneBase has a good on your iPhone to maximum.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SECTIONS Table of Contents Your TuneBase rotates out of position around the center of the power outlet. Solution 1 Solution 3 Be sure to solidly attach the cigarette lighter The fit ring may be too large for some cars’...
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TROUBLESHOOTING SECTIONS Table of Contents Your TuneBase connects firmly to the The rubber friction washer remained in power outlet, but it still rotates. the power outlet when you removed your TuneBase. Solution Solution Check to see if the power outlet rotates in its socket.
TuneBase while driving. outlet without disconnecting the battery Make sure your TuneBase fits securely and of the vehicle first. Failure to observe firmly into the power outlet before driving. this safety warning can result in injury or After installation, make sure your TuneBase property damage.
FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC to radio communications. However, there COMPATIBILITY is no guarantee that interference will not We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. occur in a particular installation. If this Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, equipment does cause harmful interference...
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Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR- standards d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable. TuneBase FM with Hands-Free ™...
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CE Declaration of Conformity encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. We, Belkin International, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the product • I ncrease the separation between the F8J034, to which this declaration relates, are equipment and receiver.
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The Belkin Product Warranty Product Warranty. does not protect against acts of God such as Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism, defective product free of charge (except for theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, shipping charges for the product).
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SECTIONS Table of Contents How to get service. 2. Your Belkin Customer Service To get service for your Belkin product you Representative will then instruct you on must take the following steps: how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.
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NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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