Onkyo MP3 Docking Station 29344880A User Manual

Remote Interactive Dock  
Contents  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2  
DS-A3  
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Instruction Manual  
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
About the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Compatible iPod models . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Getting to Know the RI Dock . . . . . . . . . .6  
Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Hooking Up the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Using the RI Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Setting the OSD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Controlling Your iPod without the OSD . .10  
Controlling Your iPod with the OSD. . . . . .10  
Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Resume Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Setting the TV System (European model  
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Setting the Remote Controller’s ID. . . 15  
Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller 16  
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.  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
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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.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized  
plug:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
Disconnect  
Connect  
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.  
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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:  
For European Models  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product  
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the  
corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
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.  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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Getting Started  
About the RI Dock  
Features  
With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the  
Easily links iPod touch (1st generation),  
iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod classic,  
iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod nano  
(4th generation), iPod (4th generation),  
iPod (5th generation), iPod nano (2nd  
generation), iPod nano (1st generation),  
iPod photo, iPod mini with Onkyo A/V  
systems  
*
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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 contents 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 con-  
troller to operate your iPod.  
iPod Video Playback  
Resume Music and Video Playback  
Function  
, 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.  
Component Video Outputis supported by  
iPod nano (3rd generation) and iPod  
classic at 480p or 576p Resolution, and by  
iPod touch at 480i or 576i Resolution  
Onscreen Display to Show iPod’s contents  
Dedicated Remote Control Supplied  
Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs  
Connectable with any Onkyo RI-  
compatible A/V Systems or Components  
In this manual, the DS-A3 Remote Interactive  
Dock is referred to as the “RI Dock.”  
Remote Control Operability via Onkyo's  
Remote Interactive (RI) System  
Recharging Function via AC  
Available in Black Only  
For the latest information on the RI Dock, see  
*
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
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Getting Started—Continued  
Compatible iPod models  
Package Contents  
iPod touch (2nd generation)  
iPod touch (1st generation)  
iPod classic*  
iPod nano (4th generation)  
iPod nano (3rd generation)*  
iPod (5th generation)  
iPod (4th generation)  
iPod nano (2nd generation)  
iPod nano (1st generation)  
iPod photo  
Make sure you have the following items:  
• AC adapter  
• DS-A3 Remote Interactive Dock  
• AV cable  
cable  
iPod mini  
• Component video conversion cable  
* On these models, the Video menu for the  
onscreen display (OSD) can be displayed on a  
TV connected to the RI Dock.  
Note:  
• Remote controller  
• Button-type battery  
(CR 2025)  
Before using the RI Dock, update your  
iPod with the latest software, available  
from the Apple Web site at:  
• Instruction manual  
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Getting Started—Continued  
Getting to Know the RI Dock  
iPod adapter  
iPod slot  
Dock connector  
Remote control sensor  
RI MODE switch  
Set it to match your amp’s  
input display (see below).  
HDD  
TAPE  
or  
DOCK  
Amp input  
display  
DC IN 5V 1.5A jack  
TAPE  
HDD/DOCK  
RI MODE switch  
See your amp’s instruction manual for details on  
changing the input display.  
jack  
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
VIDEO OUT jack  
(COMPONENT/VIDEO)  
To control your iPod with your  
amp’s remote controller, select  
the matching remote control  
Amp remote  
controller’s mode mode.  
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.  
Forward  
Backward  
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Getting Started—Continued  
Remote Controller  
Used to select the previous menu on the  
onscreen display and iPod.  
DSELECT button  
Used to select songs/videos and menus on  
the onscreen display and iPod.  
EPrevious and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons  
1
2
J
K
The Previous [ ] button selects the previ-  
ous track. During playback it selects the  
beginning of the current track. The Next  
3
4
[
] button selects the next track.  
Press and hold the Previous [  
rewind. Press and hold the Next [  
ton to fast forward.  
] button to  
] but-  
5
6
7
L
M
FSHUFFLE button (Music mode only)  
Sets the Shuffle function to Songs, Albums,  
or Off.  
GPlay/Pause [  
/
] button  
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Starts or pauses playback of the selected  
song/video.  
HPLAYLIST/PAGE MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Used to select the page modes. During play-  
back or when the OSD mode is set to Off,  
they select playlists.  
IALBUM/PAGE [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Used to page through the playlists (artists,  
albums, songs, genres, composers) dis-  
played on yourTV. During playback or when  
the OSD mode is set to Off, they select  
albums.  
JRESUME button  
Used to resume playback. It has no function  
when the OSD mode is set to Off.  
Remove the plastic film before using  
the remote controller.  
KUp and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Used to navigate songs/videos and menus  
on the onscreen display and iPod.  
ASETUP button  
While pressing the SETUP button, they  
switch the video output mode between  
Composite mode and Component mode.  
Used to set theTV system (PAL/NTSC), video  
output mode (composite/component) and  
the remote controller’s ID.  
LREPEAT button  
BMODE button  
Sets the Repeat function to One, All, or Off.  
Sets the OSD mode to On or Off.  
MVOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Adjust the volume on the Onkyo amp or AV  
receiver. They don’t affect the iPod’s volume  
setting.  
CMENU button  
Used to switch the function mode between  
Music mode and Video mode.  
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Getting Started—Continued  
Replacing the Battery  
Aiming the Remote Controller  
Use only a battery of the same type (CR 2025).  
When using the remote controller, point it  
toward the RI Dock’s remote control sensor, as  
shown below.  
1. To open the battery compartment, press  
the small hollow and slide open the cover.  
Remote control sensor  
RI Dock  
2. While pressing the tab as shown, slide out  
the old battery.  
Slide the new battery into the battery com-  
partment with the positive side facing up.  
Notes:  
If the RI Dock is placed on top of another  
component, the remote controller’s sig-  
nal may be obstructed and the remote  
controller may not work reliably.  
3. Slide the cover shut.  
The remote controller may not work reli-  
ably if the RI Dock is subjected to bright  
light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-  
type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind  
when installing.  
If another remote controller of the same  
type is used in the same room, or the RI  
Dock is installed close to equipment that  
uses infrared rays, the remote controller  
may not work reliably.  
Notes:  
If the remote controller doesn’t work reli-  
ably, try replacing the battery.  
Don’t put anything on top of the remote  
controller, such as a book or magazine,  
because a button may be pressed contin-  
uously, thereby draining the batteries.  
The remote controller may not work reli-  
ably if the RI Dock is installed in a rack  
behind colored glass doors. Keep this in  
mind when installing.  
If you intend not to use the remote con-  
troller for a long time, remove the battery  
to prevent damage from leakage or cor-  
rosion.  
An expired battery should be removed as  
soon as possible to prevent damage from  
leakage or corrosion.  
The remote controller will not work if  
there’s an obstacle between it and the RI  
Dock’s remote control sensor.  
Caution: Replacing the battery incorrectly  
may cause an explosion. Use only a battery  
of the same type or an equivalent.  
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Getting Started—Continued  
Hooking Up the RI Dock  
Depending on the Onkyo amp that you’re  
Conversion Cable.  
using, choose connection method A or B.  
The input you use depends on the type of  
Onkyo amp you have. See your amp’s  
instruction manual for details.  
A: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
and VIDEO OUT jack to an RI Dock-compati-  
ble input on your Onkyo amp. (You might  
need to change the input display to “HDD”  
or “DOCK.”)  
B: Connect the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
to the TAPE IN jacks on your Onkyo amp.  
And connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack  
directly to your TV.  
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.  
Note: When the AC adapter is unplugged or  
not connected to the RI Dock, the RI Dock  
See your amp’s instruction manual for details.  
will output no sound or video,  
will not work, and your iPod’s battery will  
not be charged.  
functions  
AC adapter  
Wall  
outlet  
Caution: Connect the supplied  
cable to  
jacks. Do not connect headphones  
jack, as it will damage your equip-  
only  
to the  
ment.  
Supplied AV cable  
Supplied component  
video conversion cable  
amp  
If you’ve connected the RI Dock’s AUDIO  
OUT L/R jacks to your amp’s TAPE IN jacks  
and also want to connect the RI Docks  
VIDEO OUT jack to your amp  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
White  
Red  
L
R
Connect the RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to an  
unused video input on your amp.  
Y
PB  
PR  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
Yellow  
amp or TV  
When you want to watch an iPod slideshow or  
video, select the video input source first, and  
then select the TAPE input source. Your amp  
will output the audio being fed to the TAPE  
input, and because the video source doesn’t  
change when theTAPEinput sourceis selected,  
it’ll continue to output the video being fed to  
the video input.  
Supplied  
cable  
amp or TV  
amp  
1. Using the supplied AV cable, connect the RI  
Dock’s AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a suitable  
audio input on your amp. And connect the  
RI Dock’s VIDEO OUT jack to a video input  
on your Onkyo amp or TV.  
What to do if you already have a compo-  
nent connected to your amp’s TAPE input  
or RI Dock-compatible input  
Connect the RI Dock to an unused AV input on  
your amp, and select the input source manu-  
ally.  
If your Onkyo amp or TV has a component  
video input jack, connect the RI Dock's  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a compo-  
nent video input jack on your Onkyo amp  
or TV, using the supplied Component Video  
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Using the RI Dock  
Setting the OSD Mode  
Notes:  
To prevent dock connector damage,  
Set the OSD (onscreen display) mode before  
you start using the RI Dock.  
don’t twist your iPod when inserting or  
removing 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.  
1. Plug in the AC adapter.  
2. Turn on your TV and amp, and select the  
appropriate inputs on your TV and amp.  
3. Insert your iPod into  
the RI Dock.  
You can’t change the OSD mode while  
watching an iPod slideshow or video.  
4. Select the video output mode depending  
on the video connection.  
Controlling Your iPod without the OSD  
While pressing the remote controller's  
[SETUP] button, press the Up [ ] button for  
the component video connection, press the  
To control your iPod without the OSD, set the  
OSD mode to Off, and use the remote control-  
ler as explained on page 7.  
[
] button for the composite (default)  
connection.  
Controlling Your iPod with the OSD  
5. Use the remote controller’s  
[MODE] button to set the  
OSD mode.  
When the OSD mode is set to On and your iPod  
is inserted in the RI Dock, you can navigate and  
select your music or video on your TV.  
On: Playlists (artists, albums, songs, and so  
on) are displayed on your TV, and you  
can navigate and select your music or  
video while looking at your TV. While  
this mode is selected, your iPod dis-  
plays the Onkyo logo.  
Off: Nothing is displayed on your TV and  
you navigate and select your contents  
by using your iPod’s display.  
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Using the RI Dock—Continued  
Using the Page Modes  
Music Mode  
With the page modes, you can quickly locate  
your favorite songs even when your song lists,  
artist lists, and so on are very long. There are  
four page modes: L, M, S, and P. These stand for  
Large, Medium, Small, and Page. In P mode, you  
can page through the list consecutively. In the  
S, M, and L modes, you can page through the  
list in progressively larger steps.  
Playing Songs  
MENU  
1. Use the PAGE MODE Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
/
buttons to select a page mode.  
Depending on the size of the list, it may not  
be possible to change the page mode.  
SELECT  
2. Use the PAGE Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to page up or down the list.  
First song on First song on the Page mode  
the next page  
previous page  
1. Press the remote controller's [MENU] but-  
ton to select the Music mode.  
Note:  
2. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select Playlists, Artists, Albums,  
Genres, Songs or Composers, and then  
press the [SELECT] button.  
While playing a playlist, you can use the  
PLAYLIST Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons  
to select other playlists. While playing an  
album, you can use the ALBUM Up and  
Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select other  
albums.  
Song Shuffle  
You can play all of the songs in your iPod in ran-  
dom order.  
Press the [MENU] button repeatedly to  
select the music top menu and use the Up  
and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
“Shuffle Songs,and then press the [SELECT]  
button.  
Top Menu  
3. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[  
]
buttons and [SELECT] button to select a  
song, and press the [SELECT] button to start  
playback.  
When selecting songs, use the [MENU]  
button to go back to the previous menu.  
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Using the RI Dock—Continued  
Now Playing  
During playback, you can display information  
about the current song.  
Press the [MENU] button repeatedly to  
select the music top menu and use the Up  
and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
“Now Playing,and then press the [SELECT]  
button.  
Repeat mode  
Playback status  
Shuffle mode  
Playback time  
Total time  
Shuffle modes  
Repeat modes  
Song shuffle  
All repeat  
Album shuffle  
One-track repeat  
Screen Saver  
You can set the time at which the screen saver  
is activated to any one of the following four  
options: 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or Off  
(screen saver off).  
When the screen saver activates, the onscreen  
display on yourTV disappears. Press any button  
on the remote controller to cancel the screen  
saver and resume the onscreen display.  
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Using the RI Dock—Continued  
Video Mode  
Resume Function  
Playing Videos  
With the Resume function, you can resume  
playback of the song/video that was playing  
when you removed your iPod from the RI Dock  
or changed the OSD mode to Off.  
1. Select and play a song/video displayed on  
your TV.  
MENU  
2. During playback or while playback is  
paused, remove your iPod from the RI Dock  
or change the OSD mode to Off. The current  
song/video is remembered.  
/
SELECT  
3. When you reinsert your iPod into the RI  
Dock (set the OSD mode to On), press the  
[RESUME] button to resume playback of the  
remembered song/video.  
Notes:  
The Resume function can be used only  
when the OSD mode is set to On.  
If the AC adapter is disconnected, the  
remembered song/video will be forgot-  
ten.  
1. Press the remote controller's [MENU] but-  
ton to select the Video mode.  
2. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select Movies, Music Videos, TV  
Shows, Video Podcasts, or Rentals, and then  
press the [SELECT] button.  
If the Resume function is used during  
shuffle playback, when the iPod is rein-  
serted in the RI Dock, playback will  
resume with any song/video.  
The Video Menu is properly displayed  
only when the language setting on the  
iPod is set to English.  
Repeat mode  
Be sure to set the language to English  
before you use the Video Menu.  
Top Menu  
Repeat modes  
All repeat  
One-track repeat  
3. Use the Up and Down arrow [ ]/[  
]
buttons and [SELECT] button to select a  
video, and press the [SELECT] button to  
start playback.  
When selecting videos, use the [MENU]  
button to go back to the previous menu.  
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Using the RI Dock—Continued  
• Timer Play  
Setting the TV System (European  
model only)  
You can use your amp’s Timer function to turn  
on your amp and iPod and start playback at a  
specified time.  
While the OSD mode is set to On, you can set  
the RI Dock’s video output to PAL or NTSC.  
If the onscreen display looks distorted on your  
TV, try changing the TV system.  
• Using Your Amp’s Remote Controller  
You can use your amp’s remote controller to  
control basic iPod functions (see page 16).  
While pressing and holding down the  
[SETUP] button, press the VOLUME Up [  
button for more than 3 seconds to select  
Operating Notes:  
]
The RI Dock must be connected to your  
amp with both an  
cable to use the  
cable and an audio  
functions.  
NTSC, or press the VOLUME Down [ ] but-  
ton for more than 3 seconds to select PAL.  
If your amp doesn’t support the System  
On, System Off, Auto Power On, and  
Direct Change functions, you’ll need to  
turn your amp on and off and select the  
input source manually.  
Other Functions  
Functions  
Depending on your amp and generation of  
iPod, you may also be able to use the following  
functions.  
Before you select another input source,  
stop iPod playback to prevent your amp  
from selecting the iPod input source by  
mistake.  
Note:  
Your amp may take several seconds to  
startup, so you might not hear the first  
few seconds of the first song/video.  
If any accessories are connected to your  
iPod, your 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.  
• System On Function  
When you turn on your amp, the iPod turns on  
as well. With some amps, you may need to  
press the [ON] button on your amp’s remote  
controller’s twice to turn on the other compo-  
nents in your system.  
• System Off Function  
When you turn off your amp, the iPod turns off  
as well.  
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• Auto Power On Function  
If you start iPod playback while your amp is on  
Standby, your amp will automatically turn on  
and select your iPod as the input source. Then,  
your iPod will start playback.  
*
• Direct Change Function  
If you start iPod playback while listening to  
another input source, your amp will automati-  
cally select your iPod as the input source.  
*
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  
Using Your iPod’s Alarm Clock  
Setting the Remote Controllers ID  
You can use youriPod’s Alarm Clock function to  
automatically turn on your iPod and amp at a  
specified time. Your amp’s input source will  
automatically be set to the input to which your  
iPod is connected.  
If you cannot adjust the volume of your Onkyo  
component with the DS-A3’s remote controller,  
try changing its remote control ID. The default  
setting is #1.  
Some Onkyo components are set to ID #2 or #3.  
While pressing and holding down the  
[SETUP] button, press one of the following  
buttons for more than 3 seconds to set the  
ID:  
ID #1: PLAYLIST Up [ ] button  
ID #2: ALBUM Up [ ] button  
ID #3: PLAYLIST Down [ ] button  
ID #4: ALBUM Down [ ] button  
Notes:  
This function only works when the OSD  
mode is set to Off.  
To use this function, your iPod must be in  
the RI Dock, and the RI Dock must be con-  
nected to your amp with both an  
cable and an audio cable.  
When you use this function, be sure to set  
your amp’s volume control to a suitable  
level.  
Your amp may take several seconds to  
startup, so you might not hear the first  
few seconds of the first song/video.  
Charging Your iPod’s Battery  
The RI Dock charges your iPod’s battery while  
your iPod is in the RI Dock.  
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.  
See your iPod’s instruction manual for  
more information on battery charging.  
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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  
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 [  
Next [  
]
Pauses iPod playback.  
Next song  
[
], [  
]
]
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  
HDD mode  
[RANDOM], [PLAY-  
MODE], [SHUFFLE]  
Sets the iPod’s Shuffle function to: Songs,  
Albums, or Off.  
[DOLBY MODE]  
Sets the iPod’s Repeat function to: One, All, or  
Off.  
Repeat  
[REVERSE MODE]  
[REPEAT]  
Backlight  
REC [  
]
[DISPLAY], [SCROLL] The iPod’s backlight comes on for 30 seconds.  
Next playlist  
[PLAYLIST UP]  
[PLAYLIST DOWN]  
[ALBUM UP]  
Selects the next playlist on the iPod.  
Selects the previous playlist on the iPod.  
Selects the next album on the iPod.  
Selects the previous album on the iPod.  
Previous  
playlist  
Next album  
Previous  
album  
[ALBUM DOWN]  
* Depending on your amp, some buttons may not work as expected.  
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Troubleshooting  
There’s no sound  
The onscreen display doesn’t appear on  
your TV  
Make sure your iPod is actually playing.  
Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the RI  
Dock.  
Make sure your ampis turned on, the correctinput  
source is selected, and the volume is turned up.  
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.  
Set the OSD mode to On (see page 10).  
Try setting the TV system to PAL or NTSC (see  
page 14).  
Select the video output mode (composite/compo-  
nent) according to the video input on your TV (see  
page 10).  
To watch an iPod slideshow or video on  
TV:  
Set the OSD mode to Off, and use your iPod’s con-  
trols or remote controller to select and start the  
slideshow or video.  
The RI Docks remote controller doesn’t  
control your iPod  
If the RI Dock is placed on top of another compo-  
nent, the remote controller’s signal may be  
obstructed and the remote controller may not  
work reliably. In this case, try repositioning the RI  
Dock.  
Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI  
Dock.  
When you use the RI Dock’s remote controller,  
point it toward the RI Dock (see page 8).  
Some of the remote controllers buttons work dif-  
ferently depending on the OSD mode: On or Off  
(see page 7).  
Your amp’s remote controller doesn’t con-  
trol your iPod  
Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the RI  
Dock.  
If your 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 amp’s remote controller, point  
it toward your amp.  
The RI Dock must be connected to your amp with  
both an  
cable and an audio cable.  
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 information.  
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 amp’s remote controller is set to  
the correct remote control ID.  
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Specifications  
Power supply:  
AC adapter (5 V DC)  
Power consumption (iPod not inserted):  
North American model: 0.8 W  
Other models: 0.8 W  
Weight:  
0.66 lbs. (300 g)  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-5/16 x 2-1/8 x 4-7/16 inches  
110 x 54 x 112 mm  
Connectors:  
VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT/VIDEO)  
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 May 2008, and may change with  
future upgrades to the iPod software.  
The AC adapter supplied with the RI Dock is  
designed exclusively for use with the RI Dock. Do  
not use it with another device. Likewise, do not  
use any other AC adapter with the RI Dock. 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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