Onkyo TX-SR508 - Manual (Page 51)

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RI Dock
With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on
your Apple iPod through the AV receiver 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 con-
trol your iPod from the comfort of your sofa. You can even
use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your
iPod.
Note
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV
receiver’s remote controller for the first time ( ➔ 53).
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable
(
➔ 49).
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/
DOCK”.
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (
➔ 22).
■ System Function
System On
When you turn on the AV receiver, the ND-S1, RI Dock
and iPod turn on automatically. In addition, when the ND-
S1, RI Dock and iPod are on, the AV receiver can be
turned on by pressing ON/STANDBY.
Auto Power On
If you press the remote controller’s while the AV
receiver is on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically
turn on, select your iPod as the input source, and your
iPod will start playback.
Direct Change
If you start iPod playback while listening to another input
source, the AV receiver will automatically switch to the
input to which the ND-S1 and RI Dock is connected.
Other Remote Controllers
You can use the remote controller that came with the AV
receiver to control other iPod functions. The available
functionality depends on the AV receiver.
iPod Alarm
If you use the Alarm function on your iPod to start play-
back, the AV receiver will turn on at the specified time and
select your iPod as the input source automatically.
Note
• Linked operations do not work with video playback or when the
alarm is set to play a sound.
• If you use your iPod with any other accessories, iPod playback
detection may not work.
• This function only works when the Standard mode is set to On.
Note
• On the 5th generation iPod and iPod nano, the click wheel is
disabled during playback. For ND-S1, use iPod to start and stop
playback and the remote controller to control other iPod func-
tions.
By pressing REMOTE MODE that’s been programmed
with the remote control code for your Dock, you can con-
trol your iPod in the Dock with the following buttons.
See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for details on
entering a remote control code (
➔
53).
See the Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
■ UP-A1 Dock
PORT is preprogrammed with the remote control code for
controlling a Dock with Universal Port connector.
You can control your iPod when “PORT” is selected as
the input source.
Without the RI Control
You must enter a remote control code 82990 first (
➔
53).
■
ND-S1
• Set the ND-S1 iPod/PC mode to “iPod”.
■ RI Dock
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or
“HDD/DOCK”.
• ON/STANDBY may not work with a remote control
code (without ). In this case, make an connection
and enter a remote control code 81993 (with ).
With the RI Control
In this case, make an connection and enter a remote
control code 81993 (with ).
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (
➔ 22).
■
Operating Notes
• Use the AV receiver’s volume control to adjust the playback
volume.
• While your iPod is inserted in the ND-S1 and RI Dock, its vol-
ume control has no effect.
• If you do adjust the volume control on your iPod while it’s
inserted in the ND-S1 and RI Dock, be careful that it’s not set
too loud before you reconnect your earphones.
Controlling Your iPod