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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Topic Page Welcome iPod/iPhone compatibility Correct handling A tour of Zeppelin Turning on the remote Setting up Docking an iPod/iPhone Controlling the volume level Navigating tracks on your iPod/iPhone Outputting video Streaming content from the Internet Connecting a second source... -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for purchasing Zeppelin and welcome to Unlike most other one-piece iPod docking devices, B&W Bowers & Wilkins. Zeppelin incorporates a full 3-way stereo speaker The iPod and iPhone™ are great music sources system. Left and right channels have individual ®... -
Page 4: Ipod/Iphone Compatibility
Group A iPhone belongs to. Group A models lack the standard 30-pin socket and will not dock with Zeppelin at all. Although the iPod 3rd generation of Group B has the 30- pin socket, Zeppelin cannot charge it because Group B it requires Firewire®... -
Page 5: Correct Handling
Correct handling When lifting Zeppelin, use two hands on the body. Never use the iPod support bracket as a handle. -
Page 6: A Tour Of Zeppelin
A tour of Zeppelin Although Zeppelin is exceptionally easy to use, Zeppelin is shown with the grilles removed please spend a few moments getting to know so you can see what’s behind. Do not try to where its controls and connectors are and what remove the grilles. -
Page 7: Turning On The Remote
Turning on the remote control Before using the remote handset for the first time, Release the battery. Press down on the edge of Remove and discard the insulator. you must remove the clear plastic insulating tab the battery between the two black lugs and the Replace the battery, first locating one side under that prevents the battery draining. -
Page 8: Setting Up
To turn Zeppelin fully on, press the button, either plugged in, Zeppelin will go through a system on the remote handset or on Zeppelin itself. When check for a couple of seconds, during which it will fully on, the LED colour will depend on the selected not accept commands, and then assume standby source –... -
Page 9: Docking An Ipod/Iphone
Docking an iPod/iPhone To dock your iPod/iPhone, simply angle it, locate As soon as you dock your iPod/iPhone, Zeppelin All the time your iPod/iPhone is docked and the long socket over the connector on the support automatically selects it as the source. If Zeppelin Zeppelin is plugged into the power supply, your bracket and push down fully. -
Page 10: Controlling The Volume Level
– – There are three ways to adjust Zeppelin’s volume. On Zeppelin itself, press on the upper section of As you alter the volume level, Zeppelin’s LED will If your iPod/iPhone is docked, and it is a Group the long button, marked + to increase the volume flash. -
Page 11: Navigating Tracks On Your Ipod/Iphone
Navigating tracks on If you are close to Zeppelin, it is easy to use the All the controls on your iPod/iPhone continue navigation controls on your iPod/iPhone as normal. to work as normal. If you press Play on your your iPod/iPhone... -
Page 12: Outputting Video
When you play a video on devices in Group E, iPhone to your television, use either an S-video or Zeppelin software (except v.2.0) forces the video composite video cable between Zeppelin and your content to be routed out to its S-VIDEO and COMP set. -
Page 13: Streaming Content From The Internet
To enable streamed content to be heard via this 2 SEC Zeppelin version, first upgrade the software, which you can access from the Zeppelin page of our web site www.bowers-wilkins.com. The later software by default will still mute-on-pause with Z-0 models, but this may be defeated by first placing Zeppelin into standby (when the LED will glow red). -
Page 14: Connecting A Second Source
Analogue sources will need a 2-core coaxial cable terminated at the Zeppelin end by a mini stereo jack plug, just like the plug used for your iPod headphones. The plug required at the other end will depend on the source. -
Page 15: Playback From A Second Source
If that source is no longer connected, Zeppelin will switch to the alternative. If no source at all is connected, Zeppelin will return to standby after 5 minutes. Your iPod/iPhone only overrides source selection as it is docked or if you press its own Play button while it is docked. -
Page 16: Remote Handset Summary
Button Action Effect Press once when Zeppelin in standby Zeppelin turns on and selects last used source. See also section Playback from a second source. Press once when Zeppelin on Zeppelin goes to standby. A docked iPod/iPhone is paused and turned off. -
Page 17: Led Signal Summary
LED signal summary LED state Meaning Steady red Zeppelin in standby Steady yellow Zeppelin powering up from standby (2 sec) Steady blue Zeppelin on, iPod/iPhone selected Steady green Zeppelin on, AUX selected Slow flashing blue iPod is paused (Group D & E devices only) -
Page 18: Taking Calls On An Iphone
If you were playing music when the call came in, it docked, the iPhone will ring through Zeppelin and from Zeppelin and replace it when the call is will resume playing when you terminate the call and mute the music. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound In the default position, Bass 0, the balance is If you place Zeppelin with its back against a wall, the bass level is boosted, and more so if it is in adjusted for when Zeppelin is on an open table. -
Page 20: Cleaning Zeppelin
Cleaning Zeppelin Use a clothes brush or vacuum cleaner with nozzle attachment to clean the grille cloth. Wipe other surfaces with a clean lint-free cloth. If you wish to use a cleaning agent, apply it onto the cleaning cloth, not directly onto the product. Test a small area first, as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces. -
Page 21: Upgrading Zeppelin Software
To install upgrades, you will need to connect Zeppelin to a USB output on your computer using a standard USB device cable. This is the same type of cable that is used to connect USB printers, for example. -
Page 22: Environmental Information
Environmental information All B&W products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). These symbols indicate compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting A continually flashing red LED indicates a If Zeppelin does not perform as expected, there may be nothing intrinsically wrong. Check through system fault. this table for possible remedial action. Additional topics are covered in the Zeppelin Before calling for assistance first try rebooting... - Page 24 Upgrade Zeppelin software. Source change between iPod/iPhone Upgrade Zeppelin software. and AUX not reliable iPod/iPhone freezes Search “How to reset iPod” on the Internet. If caused by a known conflict between Zeppelin software v.2.0 and iPhone/touch software v.3.0, upgrade Zeppelin software.
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