iPod Hi-Fi User's Guide Guide de l'utilisateur Manual del usuario K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirMac, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPort Express, iPod Hi-Fi, and MacBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Contents 5 iPod Hi-Fi User's Guide 29 53 iPod Hi-Fi Guide de l'utilisateur 79 iPod Hi-Fi Manual del usuario 3 iPod Hi-Fi User's Guide Contents 9 Chapter: 1 "Welcome" 10 "iPod Hi-Fi Front View" 11 "iPod Hi-Fi Rear View" 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 16 18 20 23 Chapter: 2 "Setting Up Your iPod Hi-Fi" "Step 1: Plug In Your iPod Hi-Fi or Insert Batteries" "Step 2: Connect Your iPod" "Step 3: Play Music" Chapter: 3 "Using Your iPod Hi-Fi" "Connecting iPod" "Changing iPod Screen Settings" "Connecting Other Audio Devices or an iPod Without a Dock Connector" "Adjusting the Sound" "Using the Apple Remote" "Saving Battery Life" 24 Chapter: 4 "Tips and Troubleshooting" 26 Chapter: 5 "Learning More, Service, and Support" 7 1 Welcome Congratulations on your new iPod Hi-Fi. 1 Your iPod Hi-Fi is a high-quality portable speaker system that plays music from any iPod. You can also use it to play music from other audio devices. iPod Hi-Fi Apple Remote Power cord iPod dock adapters Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured here. 9 iPod Hi-Fi Front View Infrared (IR) receiver iPod connector Volume control buttons Status light Wide-range driver Woofer Tuned bass reflex ports Wide-range driver Removable speaker grille Note: You can use your iPod Hi-Fi with the speaker grille on or off. To best protect the speakers, leave the grille on. To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones. 10 Chapter 1 Welcome iPod Hi-Fi Rear View Audio input port AC power port Battery compartment Chapter 1 Welcome 11 2 Setting Up Your iPod Hi-Fi 2 Turn the latch with a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. You can set up and start listening to music on your iPod Hi-Fi in a few easy steps. Step 1: Plug In Your iPod Hi-Fi or Insert Batteries You can plug in your iPod Hi-Fi, or insert six D batteries to use it on the go. To use your iPod Hi-Fi on the go, insert six D batteries. Position the positive (+) and negative (­) terminals on the batteries as shown. You can also plug your iPod Hi-Fi into an outlet using the included power cord. 12 Step 2: Connect Your iPod Choose the dock adapter that fits your iPod. Your iPod fits snugly into the correct adapter. The number (4­11) shows which iPod fits iPod iPod with color display iPod nano iPod with video iPod nano (Second Generation) 4 6 8 9 11 20GB and 20GB, 30GB, and 1GB, 2GB, and U2 Special Edition U2 Special Edition 4GB 5 7 30GB 10 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB 40GB 40GB and 60GB 60GB and 80GB Note: If there is no dock adapter for your model of iPod included with your iPod Hi-Fi, you can purchase one at www.apple.com/ipodstore. If you have an older iPod that doesn't have a dock connector on the bottom, you can use an audio cable to connect it to the audio input port (see page 16). Chapter 2 Setting Up Your iPod Hi-Fi 13 Insert the dock adapter into your iPod Hi-Fi and connect your iPod. The iPod Hi-Fi status light blinks green. Dock adapter Connector well You can remove the dock adapter with your fingernail by using this slot. Step 3: Play Music Browse for a song on iPod, then press Play (') and enjoy! Use the buttons on your iPod Hi-Fi or on the included Apple Remote to increase or decrease the volume. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your iPod Hi-Fi 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi 3 Read on to learn about connecting iPod to your iPod Hi-Fi, connecting other audio devices, adjusting the sound, using the Apple Remote, and more. Connecting iPod You can connect any iPod to your iPod Hi-Fi. If your iPod has a dock connector, you can insert it into your iPod Hi-Fi. If your iPod doesn't have a dock connector, you can use an audio cable to connect it to the audio input port (see page 16). To connect an iPod with a dock connector: m Insert the dock adapter that fits your iPod, and then connect your iPod as shown on page 14. The status light blinks green. Your iPod Hi-Fi includes dock adapters that work with most models of iPod with dock connectors. If you want to connect a different iPod, you can easily remove the dock adapter from your iPod Hi-Fi using a fingernail, insert the adapter that fits the other iPod, and then insert the other iPod. If there is no dock adapter for your model of iPod included with your iPod Hi-Fi, you can purchase one at www.apple.com/ipodstore. 15 Changing iPod Screen Settings With some newer iPod models, you can set how the backlight behaves when iPod is connected to your iPod Hi-Fi. You can also set whether you see the Now Playing screen or album artwork on iPod. You're able to change these settings if you see a Speakers item in the main menu when you connect your iPod. To set how the backlight behaves, choose Speakers and follow these instructions: m To set the backlight to be on when music is playing, set Backlight to While Playing. Note: This is the default setting. m To set the backlight to turn on when you use the remote or the iPod controls, set Backlight to On Keypress. m To set the backlight to be on always, set Backlight to Always On. m To set the backlight to be off always, set Backlight to Always Off. To set your iPod to display full screen album artwork (when artwork is available for that song): m Choose Speakers and set Large Album Art to On. Connecting Other Audio Devices or an iPod Without a Dock Connector Your iPod Hi-Fi has a digital/analog audio input port. You can use it to play music from an iPod that doesn't have a dock connector, or from other audio devices, such as a CD player, stereo receiver, or computer. If you have an AirPort Express Base Station, you can connect it to your iPod Hi-Fi and play music from a computer in another room. 16 Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi You connect audio devices or an older iPod using an audio cable with a standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug. For higher-quality sound, you can connect an optical digital audio device using an optical digital audio cable with a Mini-Toslink connector. 3.5mm Stereo Miniplug (available separately) Optical digital cable with Mini-Toslink connector (available separately) To play music from another audio device through your iPod Hi-Fi: 1 Connect an audio cable to the audio input port on your iPod Hi-Fi and to a line-level port or headphones port on the device. WARNING: Distortion may occur if you connect your iPod Hi-Fi to a device with an output higher than 2V (volts) RMS. Do not connect your iPod Hi-Fi to the speaker outputs from another device. You could damage your iPod Hi-Fi. 2 Turn on the device and begin playing music from it. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi 17 To switch playback from an iPod to a device connected to the audio input port: If an iPod with a dock connector and an audio device are connected to your iPod Hi-Fi at the same time, your iPod Hi-Fi plays music from the iPod by default. m Press and hold the Menu button on the remote. The status light blinks green, and the iPod pauses. To switch back to the iPod, press and hold the Menu button again. You can also remove your iPod to switch to a device connected to the audio input port. To play audio from your computer using your iPod Hi-Fi: m You can connect an AirPort Express Base Station to your iPod Hi-Fi and stream audio wirelessly from a computer in another room. For more information, go to www.apple.com/airportexpress. m In most cases, you can also connect a computer directly to your iPod Hi-Fi using an audio cable. If you have a computer with optical digital audio, such as a Mac Pro or a MacBook Pro, you can connect it using an optical digital cable for better quality sound. Adjusting the Sound To adjust the volume: m Press the Volume Up ( ) or Volume Down (D) button on top of your iPod Hi-Fi or on the included remote. With some newer models of iPod, you can also adjust the volume using the iPod Click Wheel. 18 Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi If you connect another audio device that has volume controls to the audio input port, such as a stereo receiver, you can also change the volume using the other device. Experiment to see which volume level sounds best when using the device with your iPod Hi-Fi. To change equalizer settings: m If you're playing music through an iPod, change the settings on the iPod. Choose Settings > EQ and choose an equalizer preset. m If you're playing music through a device connected to the audio input port, change equalizer settings on the device, if possible. See the documentation that came with the device. To increase the bass or the treble: With some newer models of iPod, you can also set your iPod Hi-Fi to increase the bass or the treble. You're able to adjust this setting if you see a Speakers item in the main menu when you connect your iPod. m Choose Speakers > Tone Control, and then choose Treble Boost, Normal, or Bass Boost. Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi 19 Using the Apple Remote You can use the included infrared remote to control playback. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and your iPod Hi-Fi. Using the Remote with iPod To use the remote when playing music from an iPod connected to your iPod Hi-Fi, follow the instructions below. To Play or pause a song Change the volume Skip to the next song Restart a song or play the previous song Do This Press the Play/Pause (') button. Press the Volume Up ( ) or Volume Down (D) button. Press the Next/Fast-forward (`) button. Press the Previous/Rewind (]) button once to restart a song. Press it twice to play the previous song. Press and hold the Next/Fast-forward (`) or Previous/Rewind (]) button. Press and hold the Menu button (or remove iPod). Fast-forward or rewind a song Switch to a device connected to the audio input port Note: You can't use the remote to skip to a different playlist. You must use the iPod controls to choose another playlist. 20 Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi Using the Remote With Another Audio Device To use the remote when playing music from a device connected to the audio input port, follow the instructions below. To Change the volume Do This Press the Volume Up ( ) or Volume Down (D) button. (You can also use the volume controls on the audio device.) Press the Play/Pause (') button. Press and hold the Menu button. Mute or unmute the sound Switch to an iPod connected to your iPod Hi-Fi Changing the Battery The remote includes a battery. When needed, you can replace it with a CR2032 battery. Press this button with a small blunt object, such as a paper clip, to partially eject the battery compartment. Pull the battery compartment free from the remote. Replace the battery, making sure the positive (+) side faces up. Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi 21 Pairing Your iPod Hi-Fi with the Remote The included Apple Remote works with other compatible Apple products that have a built-in infrared (IR) receiver. You can set your iPod Hi-Fi to work only with the included remote so that remotes for your other devices don't affect your iPod Hi-Fi. You may wish to pair your other Apple Remote­compatible devices with other Apple Remotes so that the remote you use with your iPod Hi-Fi doesn't affect those devices. See the documentation that came with the other devices for instructions. To set your iPod Hi-Fi to work only with the included remote: 1 Connect your iPod Hi-Fi to an electrical outlet. Note: If your iPod Hi-Fi has batteries, you don't need to connect it to an outlet. 2 Make sure other products that are compatible with the remote are not in range, and hold the remote close to your iPod Hi-Fi (about 3 to 4 inches away). 3 Press and hold the Menu and Next/Fast-forward (`) buttons on the remote simultaneously for about six seconds. The status light blinks green several times. Your iPod Hi-Fi now works only with the paired remote. To reset your iPod Hi-Fi to work with all Apple Remotes: m Follow steps 1 and 2 above. Then press and hold the Menu and Previous/Rewind (]) buttons on the remote simultaneously for about six seconds. The status light blinks green several times. Your iPod Hi-Fi now works with all Apple Remotes. 22 Chapter 3 Using Your iPod Hi-Fi Saving Battery Life When not in use, your iPod Hi-Fi enters a low-power standby mode to save battery life. However, if you don't plan to use your iPod Hi-Fi for an extended period, you may wish to remove the batteries to extend battery life even longer. For information on changing the batteries, see page 12. Note: If you are using your iPod Hi-Fi with batteries (and not plugged into an electrical outlet) and you connect an iPod with a dock connector, the batteries in your iPod Hi-Fi will provide a minimum charge t ...