Belkin TuneBase User manual

TuneBase™FM with Hands-Free
User Manual
8820bt01442 Rev. A00 F8J034

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................... 1
What’s in the Box ................................................................................................ 2
Controls ............................................................................................................... 2
2 Set Up Your TuneBase................................................................................... 3
Plug In Your TuneBase ........................................................................................ 3
Dock Your iPod.................................................................................................... 4
Dock Your iPod After Initial Setup ...................................................................... 9
3 Use Your TuneBase...................................................................................... 11
Find a Clear Station........................................................................................... 11
Play Music.......................................................................................................... 13
Receive Calls ..................................................................................................... 14
Activate Siri Assistant ....................................................................................... 16
Use the PRO Button to Boost Sound............................................................... 17
4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 18
5 Safety Warnings ........................................................................................... 21
6 Information....................................................................................................22

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INTRODUCTION
Features
iPod and iPhone
Play your iPod through your car’s FM stereo
Keep your iPod in its case
Rotate your iPod to horizontal view
One-touch tuning with ClearScan
Secure and flexible cradling for any size iPod
iPhone only
Receive calls from your iPhone and talk
hands-free
Listen to calls through your car stereo
Built-in mic for hands-free phone calls
Activate Siri Assistant

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What’s in the Box Controls
What’s in the Box
1.
2.
pro
2
1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. TuneBase FM with Hands-Free
2. Fit Ring (optional)
1. ClearScan
2. Tune up
3. Tune down
4. Memory 1
5. Memory 2
6. PRO button

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SET UP YOUR TUNEBASE
Plug In Your TuneBase
Follow the steps in this section to set up your TuneBase FM with Hands-Free (the TuneBase).
These steps coincide with those in the Quick Install Guide but provide more detail.
1. Insert your TuneBase into the power
outlet in your car.
2. Test the tightness of fit in the power
outlet. The TuneBase should give some
resistance when you try to rotate it inside
the power outlet. It should not rotate or
move on its own.
If the TuneBase is too loose or too
tight in the power outlet, see the
troubleshooting section for instructions
on adjusting the fit.
Warning: Do not rotate the TuneBase in the
power outlet. If you experience resistance,
unplug the TuneBase and reinsert it in
the desired position. Failure to do so may
damage the cigarette lighter adapter or
power outlet.

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Dock Your iPod
You can keep your iPod in its case when you dock it.
1. Push the button on the springboard and
slide it to its maximum height.
2. Connect your iPod to the TuneBase dock
connector, making sure it is fully seated.

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3. Push the front of the iPod back until the
back of the iPod touches the front of
the springboard.
4. Push down on the top of the springboard
until it holds your iPod securely in place.
Note: After you have adjusted the height of
the springboard, there is no need to adjust
the TuneBase to insert and remove your iPod.

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5. Connect the audio cable to the
headphone jack on your iPod.

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6. Bend the flexible neck to position your iPod.
ok
ok
Rotating
Landscape
no no no
Warning: Do not remove the TuneBase from
the cigarette lighter adapter when an iPod is in
the cradle.
Do not position your TuneBase as follows:

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Remove your iPod from your TuneBase
1. Disconnect the audio cable from your iPod.
2. Push back on the front of the springboard and tilt your iPod forward until it clears
the lip of the springboard.
3. Lift your iPod out of the cradle.
Removal
1 2 3

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1. Seat your iPod on the dock connector. 2. Push the face of the iPod so that it snaps
into place under the lip of the springboard.
Dock Your iPod After Initial Setup
After you have adjusted the TuneBase to fit your iPod, you can insert and remove your iPod
without further adjustment.

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3. Connect the audio cable from your
TuneBase to your iPod.
Power behavior
Your iPod will automatically pause when you
remove it from the TuneBase.
Your TuneBase will automatically turn on
when your iPod is connected and power is
available. It turns off when you remove the
iPod or power becomes unavailable.
In some cases, the iPod will remain on and
playing if docked in the TuneBase, even if
there is no power. Be sure to undock your
iPod completely to avoid draining the battery
when not in use.
You only need to adjust the height of the
springboard when you are using a different
iPod or different case.

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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
Find a Clear Station
1. Press (ClearScan). The TuneBase
will search for a clear frequency.
Note: If you immediately press when
you turn on your TuneBase, it may take 30
seconds to locate the best frequency.
2. On the TuneBase screen, “Tune to” will
appear followed by a frequency.
3. Tune your car stereo to the frequency
shown on the TuneBase.
4. If you hear interference on the new
frequency, repeat steps 1–3 or find a
station manually (below).

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If you cannot find a clear frequency by
using ClearScan:
1. On your car stereo, tune to a frequency
that has a weak signal. For best results,
find a frequency that has only static.
2. On your TuneBase, press + or - to tune
to the same frequency.
3. You should be able to hear music from
your iPod clearly through your car stereo.
Adjust your car stereo’s volume to get
the right level of sound. If the volume
remains too faint, increase the volume on
your iPod to boost the signal.
Save clear frequencies
You can save two frequencies by pressing
and holding buttons 1 and 2.
1. On the TuneBase, tune to the frequency
you want to save.
2. Press and hold the preset button 1 or 2
for two seconds. You will hear a beep
when the frequency is saved and the
memory icon will flash on the screen.
3. Press and release the preset button to
tune the TuneBase to the station.
4. Tune your car stereo to the same station.

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• Toplayorpausemusic,pressthe
Multifunction button once.
• Toskiptothenexttrack,pressthe
Multifunction button twice.
• Toskiptotheprevioustrack,pressthe
Multifunction button three times.
Note: Your iPod will automatically pause
when you remove it from the TuneBase. In
some cases, the iPhone/iPod will remain
on and playing if docked in the TuneBase
even if there is no power or the car keys are
removed. Be sure to undock your iPhone/
iPod completely to avoid draining the
battery when not in use.
Play Music
1. On your iPod, set the volume to
maximum. This helps to boost the signal
from the TuneBase.
2. Navigate to the track you want to play.
3. Use the Multifunction button to play and
pause music.
Play Pause

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Play Pause
Receive Calls
When there is an incoming call, the music will automatically pause to allow you to hear the
ringtone of your iPhone.
Receive calls through your TuneBase
The TuneBase has a built-in microphone
that lets you talk without a headset. The
caller’s voice will play through your car
stereo speakers.
1. Press the Multifunction button to receive
an incoming call.
2. Press the Multifunction
button again to hang up.
Your music will resume
when the call ends.
Hearing the other party
If you cannot hear the other party through
your car speakers, do the following:
1. While on a call, set the phone volume on
your iPhone to maximum.
2. If necessary, slowly turn up the volume
on your car stereo until you can hear the
caller’s voice.

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Reduce echo
If you hear an echo when talking hands-free,
do the following:
1. Position your iPhone so that its screen
is facing toward you and away from your
car’s speakers.
2. While on a call, set the phone volume on
your iPhone to maximum and turn down
the volume on your car stereo until you
no longer hear the echo.
Receive calls through your
Bluetooth®headset
If you have a Bluetooth headset paired with
your iPhone, you can receive calls on your
headset. Press the button on your headset
to receive an incoming call. Your music will
resume when you hang up.

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Activate Siri Assistant
To activate the Siri Assistant, press and hold the multifunction button.

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Use the PRO Button to Boost Sound
If you find the sound is too weak, press “PRO” to boost the sound coming from your iPod. PRO
will cycle through the following settings:
PRO Setting Use Description
Normal All types of audio No change to audio
PRO 1 Most types of music Increases the average
volume of the audio
PRO 2 Quieter music Increases the average
volume more than PRO 1;
may cause distortion of
louder music
Phone calls, mono
recordings, audio books,
podcasts
Try this if you do not receive
a clear signal
Increases the average
volume and transmits in
mono

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TROUBLESHOOTING
You cannot hear the other party.
Solution
• Whileonacall,setthephonevolume
on your iPhone to maximum.
• Ifnecessary,slowlyturnupthevolume
on your car stereo until you can hear the
caller’s voice.
The other party experiences an echo
when you’re talking hands-free.
Solution
• PositionyouriPhonesothatitsscreen
is facing toward you and away from your
car’s speakers.
• Whileonacall,makesurethe
phone volume on your iPhone is
set to maximum.
• Turndownyourstereovolumeuntilthey
no longer hear an echo.
Your iPod or iPhone is not charging.
Solution
• MakesureyourTuneBasehasagood
connection to your car’s power outlet.
• MakesureyouriPodisfullyseatedin
the cradle.
• Makesurethepoweroutletisreceiving
power. Some vehicles do not provide
power to the power outlet unless the
vehicle is in ignition mode or the engine
is running.
Your TuneBase and iPod are in the way of
your vehicle’s controls.
Solution
Use the flexible gooseneck and the
articulation behind the docking cradle to
position your TuneBase away from your
vehicle’s controls. Position the gooseneck in
as upright a position as possible in relation to
the power adapter.
You can quickly solve most problems with your TuneBase by following the advice in this section.