Remote Interactive Dock
Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2
DS-A1XP
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instruction Manual
About the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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.
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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
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•
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.
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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 the“RI 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
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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
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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 to“HDD”or
“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.
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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.
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• 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.
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• 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
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.
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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.
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•
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.
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•
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.
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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]
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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]
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]
[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.
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Troubleshooting
■ There’s no sound
■ Your AV receiver/amp unexpectedly
selects your iPod as the input source
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•
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.
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•
•
•
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.
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•
•
•
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
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•
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.
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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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