Ipod/Iphone Compatibility - Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Owner's Manual

iPod/iPhone compatibility

Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
We have separated the different types of iPod/
iPhone into groups, which we will use throughout
the manual to describe differences in the way the
various models interact with Zeppelin.
Use this table to identify which group your iPod/
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
it requires Firewire® and Zeppelin supports only
the latest USB charging. There are also software
conflicts between this iPod and Zeppelin software
v.2.0 and later. However, you can play these
models through Zeppelin by connecting their
headphone output to Zeppelin's AUX socket. See
the section Connecting a second source.
To ensure maximum functionality, we
recommend you keep your iPod/iPhone software
up to date. Check for upgrades in iTunes.
Zeppelins with serial number beginning Z-2 are
'Works with iPhone' certified. Earlier versions are
not and, when you dock an iPhone on these, a
message pops up on the screen asking if you wish
to switch to Airplane Mode. There are no major
noise interference issues between these Zeppelin
versions and the iPhone, so press the No button
and continue operation. Refer to page 6 for the
location of the serial number label.
There are differences in the video and streaming
operation of Group E devices, depending on the
hardware version of Zeppelin and its software.
Please refer to the sections Outputting video
and Streaming content from the Internet.
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