Onkyo MP3 Docking Station DS A1XP User Manual

Remote Interactive Dock  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2  
DS-A1XP  
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Instruction Manual  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Compatible iPod models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Hooking Up the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Using the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock. . . . . . . 7  
Function Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller . . 9  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
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.  
*
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered  
in the U.S. and other countries.  
En  
 
Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal  
use only, recording copyrighted material is ille-  
gal without the permission of the copyright  
holder.  
For Canadian Models  
NOTE:THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES  
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
Modèle canadien  
2. 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.  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA  
CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU  
CANADA.  
For some models  
Before use,connect the appropriate AC plug adapter  
to the AC adapter.  
3. 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.  
The type of plug adapter depends on the place of  
purchase.  
Disconnect  
Connect  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
Notch  
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:  
For European Models  
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.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
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:  
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.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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.  
3
 
 
Getting Started  
About the RI Dock  
Package Contents  
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.  
You can use your Onkyo amp’s remote control-  
ler to operate your iPod.  
Make sure you have the following items:  
• AC adapter (1.4 m,  
4.5 feet)  
• DS-A1XP Remote  
Interactive Dock  
, 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 AV  
receiver/amp to turn on automatically and  
select the appropriate input source when play-  
back is started on a source component. It also  
allows you to control your iPod with your AV  
receiver/amp’s remote controller.  
Adapter varies from  
country to country.  
• Audio connection  
cable (1.5 m, 5 feet)  
cable (1.8 m,  
6 feet)  
In this manual,the DS-A1XP Remote Interactive  
Dock is referred to as theRI Dock.”  
• Instruction manual  
Features  
Play your iPod music through your Onkyo  
audio system and enjoy great sound  
Control your iPod with your Onkyo  
remote controller  
Compatible iPod models  
Supports all iPod models with an iPod  
connector, except 3rd generation iPod  
models  
Made for:  
5th Generation iPod (iPod with video)  
iPod photo (iPod with color display)  
4th Generation iPod  
Charges your iPod’s battery while you  
enjoy your music  
2nd Generation iPod nano  
1st Generation iPod nano  
iPod mini  
Note:  
3rd generation iPod models are not  
supported.  
Before using the RI Dock, update your  
iPod with the latest software, available  
from the Apple Web site at:  
For the latest information on the RI Dock, see  
4
 
         
Getting Started—Continued  
Getting to Know the RI Dock  
iPod adapter  
iPod connector  
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
jack  
iPod slot  
DC IN 5V 1A jack  
Power  
indicator  
RI MODE switch  
Set it to match your AV receiver/amp’s  
input display (see below).  
TAPE  
MD  
CDR  
DOCK  
AV receiver/Amp  
input display  
MD  
TAPE  
CD-R  
HDD/DOCK  
MD  
TAPE  
CD-R  
HDD/DOCK  
MD  
TAPE  
CD-R  
HDD/DOCK  
MD  
TAPE  
CD-R  
HDD/DOCK  
TAPE  
MD  
CDR  
HDD/DOCK  
RI MODE switch  
See your AV receiver/amp’s instruction manual for details on changing  
the input display. On some amps, you press and hold the [TAPE] button  
to change the input display from TAPE to MD, CDR, HDD or Dock.  
To control your iPod with your AV  
receiver/amp’s remote controller, select the  
matching remote control mode.  
AV receiver/Amp  
remote controller’s  
mode  
5
 
 
Getting Started—Continued  
Hooking Up the RI Dock  
Depending on the Onkyo AV receiver/amp that  
you’re using, choose connection method A or  
Note: When the AC adapter is unplugged or  
B.  
not connected to the RI Dock, the RI Dock  
will output no sound,  
work, and your iPod’s battery will not be  
charged.  
functions will not  
A: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
to an RI Dock-compatible input on your  
Onkyo AV receiver/amp.(You might need to  
change the input display toHDDor  
“DOCK.”)  
Caution: Connect the supplied  
cable to  
jacks. Do not connect headphones  
jack, as it will damage your equip-  
B: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
to the TAPE (MD, CDR) IN jacks on your  
Onkyo AV receiver/amp.  
only  
to the  
ment.  
See your AV receiver/amp’s instruction manual  
for details.  
What to do if you already have a compo-  
nent connected to your AV receiver/amp’s  
TAPE input or RI Dock-compatible input  
AC adapter  
Wall outlet  
Connect the RI Dock to an unused AV input on  
your AV receiver/amp.However,you will not be  
able to use any of the  
functions.  
Supplied  
Supplied AV cable  
cable  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
White  
L
R
Red  
-capable AV receiver/amp  
1. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI  
Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a suitable  
audio input on your AV receiver/amp.  
The input you use depends on the type of  
Onkyo AV receiver/amp you have. See your  
AV receiver/amp’s instruction manual for  
details.  
2. Using the supplied  
RI Dock’s jack to an  
cable, connect the  
jack on one of  
the Onkyo components in your system.  
3. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the RI  
Dock’s DC IN jack.  
6
 
 
Using the RI Dock  
Putting Your iPod in the RI Dock  
Function Overview  
1. Plug in the AC adapter.  
Basic Operation  
2. Turn on your AV receiver/amp, and select  
the appropriate inputs on your AV  
receiver/amp.  
Note:  
Your AV receiver/amp may take several  
seconds to startup,so you might not hear  
the first few seconds of the first song.  
3. Align your iPod with the RI Dock’s iPod slot,  
and carefully place your iPod in the slot, as  
shown.  
• System On Function  
When you turn on your AV receiver/amp, the  
iPod turns on as well.With some AV receiv-  
ers/amps, you may need to press the [ON] but-  
ton on your AV receiver/amp’s remote  
controller’s twice to turn on the other compo-  
nents in your system.  
Remove your  
iPod’s case  
• System Off Function  
When you turn off your AV receiver/amp, the  
iPod turns off as well.  
*1  
• Auto Power On Function  
Adjusting the iPod Adapter  
If you start iPod playback while your AV  
receiver/amp is on Standby, your AV  
receiver/amp will automatically turn on and  
select your iPod as the input source.Then, your  
iPod will start playback.  
The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to  
match your particular iPod. 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 clockwise moves it  
backward.  
*1  
• Direct Change Function  
If you start iPod playback while listening to  
another input source,your AV receiver/amp will  
automatically select your iPod as the input  
source.  
Forward  
• Timer Play  
You can use your AV receiver/amp’s Timer func-  
tion to turn on your AV receiver/amp and iPod  
and start playback at a specified time.  
Backward  
• Linked Dimmer Operation  
When you use your AV receiver/amp’s Dimmer  
function to change its display’s brightness, the  
brightness of the RI Dock’s Power indicator will  
change as well.  
Notes:  
To prevent iPod connector damage,don’t  
twist your iPod when inserting or remov-  
ing it, and be careful not to knock over  
the RI Dock while your iPod is inserted.  
Don’t use the RI Dock with any other iPod  
accessories, such as FM transmitters and  
microphones, because they may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Using Your AV receiver/Amp’s Remote  
Controller  
You can use your AV receiver/amp’s remote  
controller to control basic iPod functions (see  
page 9).  
*1. If you use your iPod’s controls to start an iPod slideshow or  
video, these functions will not work, so use the remote con-  
troller instead.  
7
 
     
Using the RI Dock—Continued  
Charging Your iPod’s Battery  
Operating Notes:  
The RI Dock charges your iPod’s battery while  
your iPod is in the RI Dock.  
The RI Dock must be connected to your  
AV receiver/amp with both an  
and an audio cable to use the  
tions.  
cable  
func-  
Notes:  
To charge your iPod battery, the AC  
adapter must be plugged into a suitable  
wall outlet and connected to the RI  
Dock’s DC IN jack.  
If your AV receiver/amp doesn’t support  
the System On, System Off, Auto Power  
On, and Direct Change functions, you’ll  
need to turn your AV receiver/amp on  
and off and select the input source man-  
ually.  
See your iPod’s instruction manual for  
more information on battery charging.  
Before you select another input source,  
stop iPod playback to prevent your AV  
receiver/amp from selecting the iPod  
input source by mistake.  
If any accessories are connected to your  
iPod, your AV receiver/amp may not be  
able to select the input source properly.  
While your iPod is in the RI Dock, its vol-  
ume control has no effect. If you adjust  
your iPod’s volume control while it’s in the  
RI Dock, make sure it’s not set too high  
before you reconnect your headphones.  
Using Your iPod’s Alarm Clock  
You can use your iPod’s Alarm Clock function to  
automatically turn on your iPod and AV  
receiver/amp at a specified time.Your AV  
receiver/amp’s input source will automatically  
be set to the input to which your iPod is con-  
nected.  
Notes:  
To use this function, your iPod must be in  
the RI Dock,and the RI Dock must be con-  
nected to your AV receiver/amp with  
both an  
cable and an audio cable.  
When you use this function,be sure to set  
your AV receiver/amp’s volume control to  
a suitable level.  
Your AV receiver/amp may take several  
seconds to startup,so you might not hear  
the first few seconds of the first song.  
8
 
Using the RI Dock—Continued  
Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller  
The following table shows which buttons on your amp’s remote controller you can use to control  
your iPod while it’s in the RI Dock. 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.  
Remote controller button to use  
iPod function  
Turn on/off  
Play  
Description  
iPod is turned on and off.  
TAPE mode MD mode CDR mode HDD mode  
[STANDBY], [ON]  
Starts playback on the iPod. If the iPod is not  
already on, it’s turned on automatically.  
Play [  
]
Pause  
Pause [ ], Stop [  
]
Pause [  
]
Pauses iPod playback.  
[
[
],  
]
Next song  
Next [  
]
Selects the next iPod song.  
Restarts the current iPod song. Press it twice to  
select the previous song.  
[
[
],  
]
Previous song  
Previous [  
]
Fast forward  
Rewind  
Fast Forward [  
Rewind [  
]
Press and hold to fast forward the iPod.  
Press and hold to rewind the iPod.  
]
* To select the next or previous photo in an iPod photo slideshow, use the controls on your iPod photo.  
The following functions can be used with some Onkyo amps.  
Remote controller button to use  
iPod function  
Shuffle  
Description  
TAPE mode MD mode CDR mode HDD mode  
[DOLBY  
Sets the iPod’s Shuffle function to: Songs,  
Albums, or Off.  
[RANDOM], [PLAYMODE], [SHUFFLE]  
MODE]  
[REVERSE  
[REPEAT]  
MODE]  
Sets the iPod’s Repeat function to: One, All, or  
Off.  
Repeat  
Backlight  
REC [  
]
[DISPLAY], [SCROLL]  
The iPod’s backlight comes on for 30 seconds.  
To use the next four functions with modes  
other than HDD, first select Playlist/Album  
mode by using one of these buttons, and then  
press the listed button while the RI Dock’s  
Power indicator is flashing (about 5 seconds).  
Playlist/Album  
mode  
Reverse  
Play [  
[ENTER], [PROGRAM],  
[MEMORY]  
]
[PLAYLIST Selects the next playlist on the iPod.  
UP] Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).  
Next playlist  
Fast Forward [  
]
Previous  
playlist  
[PLAYLIST Selects the previous playlist on the iPod.  
DOWN] Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).  
Rewind [  
Next [  
]
[ALBUM Selects the next album on the iPod.  
Next album  
]
UP]  
Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).  
Previous  
album  
[ALBUM Selects the previous album on the iPod.  
DOWN] Select Playlist/Album mode first (see above).  
Previous [  
]
* Depending on your amp, some buttons may not work as expected.  
9
 
   
Troubleshooting  
There’s no sound  
Your AV receiver/amp unexpectedly  
selects your iPod as the input source  
Make sure your iPod is actually playing.  
Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the RI  
Dock.  
Make sure the RI Dock is connected to the correct  
input jacks on your AV receiver/amp. Do not con-  
nect it to any output jacks.  
Make sure your AV receiver/amp is turned on, the  
correct input source is selected, and the volume is  
turned up.  
Always pause iPod playback when listening to  
another component that’s connected to your AV  
receiver/amp. If playback is not paused, the Direct  
Change function may select your iPod as the input  
source by mistake when one track ends and  
another starts playing.  
Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way.  
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a suit-  
able wall outlet and connected to the RI Dock.  
Try resetting your iPod.  
Caution: If you use this product under  
direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or germi-  
cidal lamp,ultraviolet or another elements in  
the light may change the product exterior  
color.  
Your AV receiver/amp’s remote controller  
doesn’t control your iPod  
3rd generation iPod models are not supported.  
Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI  
Dock. If your iPod is in a case, it may not connect  
properly to the RI Dock. Always remove your iPod  
from the case before inserting it into the RI Dock.  
The iPod cannot be operated while it’s displaying  
the Apple logo.  
If your AV receiver/amp’s remote controller has  
remote mode buttons, make sure you’ve selected  
the right mode.  
Check the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch setting.  
When you use your AV receiver/amp’s remote con-  
troller, point it toward your AV receiver/amp.  
The RI Dock must be connected to your AV  
receiver/amp with both an  
cable.  
cable and an audio  
The TAPE IN on some amps can be set to TAPE,MD,  
or CDR. Make sure the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch  
setting and the remote control mode match this  
setting. See your amp’s manual for more informa-  
tion.  
If you still can’t control your iPod,start playback by  
pressing your iPod’s Play button. Remote opera-  
tion should then be possible.  
Make sure your AV receiver/amp’s remote control-  
ler is set to the correct remote control ID.  
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Specifications  
Power supply:  
Power consumption  
(iPod not inserted):  
Weight:  
AC adapter (5 V DC)  
0.5 W  
0.48 lbs. (220 g)  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-7/16 x 2-3/8 x 4-7/16 inches  
112 x 60 x 112 mm  
Connectors:  
AUDIO OUT L/R,  
jack  
Specifications and features are subject to change  
without notice.  
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of  
the product name indicates the color. Specifications  
and operation are the same regardless of color.  
The operating instructions in this manual apply  
to the iPod as of June 2007,and may change with  
future upgrades to the iPod software.  
The AC adapter supplied with the DS-A1XP is  
designed exclusively for use with the DS-A1XP.  
Do not use it with another device. Likewise, do  
not use any other AC adapter with the DS-A1XP,  
including those supplied with other RI Dock  
models. Doing so may damage the RI Dock.  
If there’s any noise when listening to an FM or AM  
radio station on your tuner or receiver, try mov-  
ing its antenna away from the RI Dock, iPod, and  
AC adapter’s cable. In addition, don’t wrap the  
AC adapter’s cable around any other cables.  
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