Sonnet Technologies PodFreq mini - Manual

Getting Started
This section describes the physical aspects of PodFreq mini.
Introduction
This user’s guide explains how to use PodFreq mini, the premium
FM transmitter, dock, and protective case for your iPod mini.
PodFreq mini enables you to play your iPod mini’s music on any
nearby FM radio. It broadcasts the music on any frequency you
choose (between 88.1 and 107.9 MHz) to an FM radio or tuner tuned
to the same frequency. PodFreq mini incorporates mini-USB 2.0 and
standard 6-Pin FireWire ® ports in its design so that you may plug in
the included USB 2.0 cable or a FireWire cable (sold separately) to
sync files between your computer and iPod mini, and charge your
iPod mini without removing it from PodFreq mini.
Requirements
PodFreq mini’s requirements are simple:
• Any iPod mini
• FM tuner (analog or digital, connected to an antenna)
Technical Specifications
Antenna Telescoping, 8.6" (21.8 cm) when fully extended
Power Requirement No batteries or power cables; powered by the iPod mini
Frequency Modulation 88.1 to 107.9 MHz
Tuning Type Digital tuning, tunes in 0.1 MHz steps, last station recall
Stereo Separation Greater than 40dB
Auto Level Control Built-in to prevent sound distortion
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Greater than 45dB (Stereo) 15 kHz LPF
Modulation Distortion Less than 0.5%
Transmitter Range 10–35 feet (3–10.7 m), depending on FM receiver/antenna
Frequency Response 50 Hz to 15 kHz
Ports Mini-USB 2.0 and 6-Pin FireWire
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.36” x 5” x 1.18” (6 x 12.7 x 3 cm)
User’s Guide
Stand - The stand swivels
out to allow you to place
PodFreq mini in an upright
position
Power Button - Press and
release to turn the power on
or off; press and hold until
Auto Off appears on the
display to activate the auto-
matic off timer (1, 2, 3, 4, or
8 hours)
Display - Shows the selected
broadcast frequency, as well
as the automatic off timer
indicator.
Antenna - Extend the antenna completely
to achieve better transmitting performance
Up/Down Tuning Buttons -
Press to select a broadcast
frequency.
Mini-USB 2.0
and FireWire
Ports - Connect
PodFreq mini to
your computer
with the included
USB 2.0 cable
or a standard
FireWire cable
(sold separately)
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A—Insert Your iPod mini into PodFreq mini
Car Cradle- When attached to a
car mount (sold separately) with
the included hardware, this will
hold your PodFreq mini securely
in your car. The cradle uses a
standard AMPS/NEC hole pattern,
commonly used for cell phone
mounts, making it compatible
with a wide variety of car mount
solutions. Visit www.podfreq.
com/accessories.html for informa-
tion on car mount solutions.
WARNING! Do not screw the
cradle directly onto any surface
in a vehicle.
1. Gently squeeze the clear plastic tabs on
the sides of PodFreq mini, and then
separate the top section from the
bottom one.
2. Gently slide your iPod mini into
PodFreq mini, making sure that
it connects completely with the
dock connector.
3. Slide PodFreq mini’s top
section over your iPod
mini, making sure you
align its tabs with the
slots on the bottom
section.
Upper Case - Protects iPod
mini display