Sonnet Technologies PodFreq nano User Manual

User’s guide, Getting started, Introduction

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Getting Started

This section describes the physical aspects of PodFreq nano.

Introduction

This user’s guide explains how to use PodFreq nano. PodFreq nano

enables you to play your iPod nano’s music and audiobooks on

any nearby FM radio. It broadcasts on any frequency you choose

(between 88.1 and 107.9 MHz) to an FM radio or tuner tuned to

the same frequency. PodFreq nano incorporates mini-USB 2.0 and

standard 6-Pin FireWire

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ports in its design. Plug in the included USB

2.0 cable to transfer files between your computer and iPod nano,

and charge it without removing it from PodFreq nano. You may also

charge your iPod nano by connecting PodFreq nano to your com-

puter with a FireWire cable (sold separately).

Requirements

PodFreq nano’s requirements are simple:

• Any iPod nano

• 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 nano

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 4.75” x 1.18” (6 x 12.1 x 3 cm)

User’s Guide

Stand - The stand swivels

out to allow you to place

PodFreq nano 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 nano to

your computer

with the included

USB 2.0 cable

or a standard

FireWire cable

(sold separately)

A—Insert Your iPod nano into PodFreq nano

Car Cradle- When attached to a

car mount (sold separately) with

the included hardware, this will

hold your PodFreq nano 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 plastic tabs on the sides

of PodFreq nano, and then separate the

top section from the bottom one.

2. Gently slide your iPod nano into

PodFreq nano, making sure that

it connects completely with

the dock connector.

3. Slide PodFreq nano’s

top section over your

iPod nano, making

sure you align its

tabs with the

slots on the

bottom

section.

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