ONKYO DS-A2 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Remote Interactive Dock

DS-A2

Instruction Manual

Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Compatible iPods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . 5

Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hooking Up the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the OSD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Controlling Your iPod without the OSD . 9

Controlling Your iPod with the OSD . . . 9

TV Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting the TV System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting the Remote Controller's ID . . .12

Using Your Amp's Remote Controller .13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo product.

Please read this manual carefully before making

any connections or using this product. By follow-

ing these instructions, you'll get the best audio

performance and the most listening pleasure

from your Onkyo product. Keep this manual for

future reference.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-

ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-

ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-

vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-sup-

ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois-

ture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

14. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the

apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or dam-

aged in any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct

change in performance this indicates a need

for service.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended

to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

AVIS

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Precautions

Recording Copyright--Unless it's for personal

use only, recording copyrighted material is ille-

gal without the permission of the copyright

holder.

Care--Occasionally you should dust the unit all

over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a

soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of

mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immedi-

ately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't use

abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chem-

ical solvents, because they may damage the fin-

ish or remove the panel lettering.

Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands--Never

handle this unit or its power cord while your

hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-

uid 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 by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user's authority to operate the equip-

ment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to com-

ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-

ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-

lowing measures:

·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES

WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized

plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU

CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET

POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

For some models

Before use, connect the appropriate AC plug adapter

to the AC adapter.

The type of plug adapter depends on the place of

purchase.

For European Models

Disconnect

Connect

Notch

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

K. MIYAGI

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product

described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the

corresponding

technical standards such as EN60065,

EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

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Getting Started

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 watch iPod slideshows and videos

on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display

(OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select

your iPod's playlists (artists, albums, songs,

genres, composers) on your TV, and with the

supplied remote controller, you can control

your iPod from the comfort of your sofa. You

can even use your Onkyo amp's remote control-

ler to operate your iPod.

, which stands for Remote Interactive, is an

exclusive Onkyo control system that allows all

-capable Onkyo audio components to be

turned on or off together, and your amp to turn

on automatically and select the appropriate

input source when playback is started on a

source component. It also allows you to control

your iPod with your amp's remote controller.

In this manual, the DS-A2 Remote Interactive

Dock is referred to as the "RI Dock."

Play your iPod music through your Onkyo

audio system and enjoy great sound

View, navigate, and select your iPod's

playlists (artists, albums, songs, genres,

composers) on your TV

Control your iPod from the comfort of

your sofa with the supplied remote con-

troller

Watch iPod videos and slideshows on your

Supports all iPods with a dock connector,

including the iPod mini, iPod photo, and

iPod nano

Charges your iPod's battery while you

enjoy your music

For the latest information on the RI Dock, see

the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com

* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., reg-

istered in the U.S. and other countries.

Make sure you have the following items:

Made for:

iPod photo (software 1.2.1 or later)

iPod mini (software 1.4.1 or later)

iPod nano (software 1.1.1 or later)

5th Generation iPod with video

(software 1.1.1 or later)

4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel

(software 3.1.1 or later)

3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel

and buttons

(software 2.3 or later)

About the RI Dock

Features

Package Contents

Compatible iPods

· DS-A2 Remote Interactive Dock

· Remote controller

· AC adapter

· AV cable

cable

· Button-type battery

(CR 2025)

· Instruction manual

Note:

·Before using the RI Dock, update your

iPod with the latest software, available

from the Apple Web site at:

www.apple.com

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Getting Started--Continued

Adjusting the iPod Adaptor

The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your partic-

ular iPod. Insert your iPod into the RI Dock. If there's a gap

between the back of your iPod and the adapter, turn the

adapter counterclockwise to close the gap. Turning the

adapter counterclockwise moves it forward. Turning it clock-

wise moves it backward.

Getting to Know the RI Dock

CD-R

HDD/DOCK

TAPE

DOCK

CD-R

HDD/DOCK

TAPE

CDR

CD-R

TAPE

HDD/DOCK

CDR

HDD/DOCK

CD-R

TAPE

HDD/DOCK

HDD

iPod slot

Dock connector

Remote control

sensor

RI MODE switch

jack

VIDEO OUT jack

DC IN 12V 1A jack

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

Set it to match your amp's

input display (see below).

Amp input

display

RI MODE switch

See your amp's instruction manual for details on changing the

input display. On some amps, you press and hold the [TAPE] but-

ton to change the input display from TAPE to MD or CDR.

To control your iPod with your amp's

remote controller, select the matching

remote control mode.

Amp remote

controller's mode

iPod adapter

Forward

Backward

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