Sonnet Technologies iFreq User Manual

User’s guide, Getting started, Introduction

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Getting Started

This section describes the physical aspects of iFreq.

Introduction

This user’s guide explains how to use iFreq. iFreq enables you to play

your iPod’s music, audiobooks, and podcasts through your vehicle’s

FM radio. It broadcasts on any frequency you choose (between 88.1

and 107.9 MHz) to your vehicle’s FM radio tuned to the same fre-

quency. iFreq will also charge your iPod when it is connected (does

not apply to 3G iPod models).

Requirements

iFreq’s requirements are simple:

• Any iPod with dock connector

• FM tuner (analog or digital)

Technical Specifications

Antenna

Built in to cable

Operational Voltage

+9–14.4V DC

Current Consumption

45mA maximum

Charging Current for iPod

0.4A maximum

Fuse Type for +12V in

2A glass tube, user-replaceable

Frequency Modulation

88.1 to 107.9 MHz

Tuning Type

Digital tuning, tunes in 0.1 MHz steps, last station recall

Stereo Separation

25dB typical

Auto Level Control

Built-in to prevent sound distortion

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

46dB (Stereo) 15 kHz LPF typical

Transmitter Range

Up to 33 feet (10 m), depending on FM receiver/antenna

Frequency Response

50 Hz to 15 kHz

Tuner Dimensions (WxHxD)

3.15" x 1.26" x 3.19" (8 x 3.2 x 8.1 cm)

Cradle Dimensions (WxHxD)

1.77" x 3.54" x .43" (4.5 x 9 x 1.1 cm)

Cable Length

27.5" (69.8 cm)

User’s Guide

Dock Connector -

Connects to iPod;

may be removed to

enable use of iFreq

with any other

iPod with a dock

connector

iPod nano cradle - secures dock

connector and holds iPod nano

Up/Down Tuning Buttons -

Press to select a broadcast

frequency

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Magnet - Remove

adhesive backing

to adhere to a flat

surface in your

vehicle; iPod nano

cradle snaps on

and off

Display - Shows the

selected broadcast

frequency

A—Mount the Cradle and Connect Your iPod nano

1. Gently slide your iPod nano into the iPod

nano cradle until its dock connector is firm-

ly seated;

if you are using a full size iPod or

an iPod mini, skip to the next section.

2. Decide on a mounting location in your

vehicle for the iPod nano cradle; make sure

you can plug in the iFreq into a car lighter

jack and that its cable won’t interfere with

safe operation of your vehicle. Note where

the magnet will be mounted.

3. Clean the surface that you will attach the

magnet to, remove the backing paper from

the magnet, and press it firmly; make sure

the surface is dry and clean before you apply

the magnet.

4. Snap the cradle on to the magnet.

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