Belkin TuneCast Auto User manual

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Quick Start Guide

Car Installation
1. Plug adapter into
car's power outlet.
2. Plug the dock connector
into the iPod or iPhone. 3.
Press the CLEARSCAN button. TuneCast
Auto will display
the bestfrequency.
For more information on this feature, please consult the manual.
4. Match the frequency
on
your car stereo.

Manual Frequency
Selection (optionaL)
If CLEARSCAN cannot
identifyafrequency,
the FM
band may be too crowded.
In this
case, you may want to
manually tune to astation.
5. Play music from your
iPod
or iPhone. 1. Find afrequency
without astation on
it.Agood frequency will be between
other stations, with a lot of static.
2. Match station using
the (+) and
(-) buttons.

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Introduction
Your TuneCast Auto is designed to power, charge, and transmit audio from your iPod or
iPhone to your car stereo. Please review this User Manual carefully so that you can get the
most from your TuneCast Auto, virtually anywhere you go.
Connecting Your TuneCast Auto
1. Turn down your stereo's volume.
2. Connect your TuneCast Auto to the
cigarette lighter or power outlet
in your vehicle.
3. Connect your iPod or iPhone
to your TuneCast Auto.
Note: Your TuneCast Auto will automatically turn off if there is no audio for approximately
60 seconds for European versions, but it will automatically turn on again when it detects
audio from your iPod or iPhone.
You can also press the "m1" or "m2" button to turn on your
TuneCast Auto.
Introduction I
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Selecting an FM Frequency
You can use ClearScan to find afrequency and match it to your stereo, or you can find a
frequency on your stereo and match your TuneCast Auto to the same frequency.
Using ClearScan to Select the Best FM Frequency (recommended)
Your TuneCast Auto uses ClearScan technology to constantly scan for the clearest FM
frequency in your area.
1. Press the ?CLEARSCAN button. Your TuneCast Auto will display the best frequency.
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2. Tune your stereo to the frequency on your TuneCast Auto display.
Note: If you immediately press the "ClearScan" button when you turn on your TuneCast
Auto, it may take up to 30 seconds for ClearScan to locate the best frequency.
If your audio
signal declines, just press "ClearScan" and the best
FM frequency will instantly display.
Selecting
an FM Frequency I 02

Selecting an FM Frequency
Manually Selecting an FM Frequency
If you want to use aspecific frequency, you can manually select it on your TuneCast Auto.
1. Tune your stereo to afrequency between stations. The ideal frequency is one not
broadcasting aradio station's signal.
2. Press the +or -button on your TuneCast Auto to select the same frequency.
3. To indentify the best available frequencies in your area, visit www.belkin.com/mybestfm.
Storing and Selecting aFrequency
You can store two frequencies using the "m1" and "m2" buttons.
1. To store afrequency, select the desired frequency on your TuneCast Auto using
the +or -buttons. Press and hold the "m1" or "m2" preset button for two seconds.
The
"m1" or "m2" icon will flash on the screen when the frequency is set.
2. To recall apreset frequency, press the "m1" or "m2" preset button.
Your TuneCast Auto will change to the preset frequency.
Selecting
an FM Frequency I03

Using the TuneCast Auto
Using the PRO Setting to Improve Performance
When you connect your iPod or iPhone, your TuneCast Auto will automatically detect the
iPod or iPhone model and adjust the volume. Although the default volume setting will
be ideal for most conditions, you may be able to improve the audio performance of your
TuneCast Auto by using the
PRO setting. The PRO setting can make your music sound
louder and fuller by decreasing the amount of attenuation
in the audio signal. Professional
FM stations use dynamic compression to make music louder and fuller while limiting
distortion.
You can use the three PRO settings on your TuneCast Auto to add dynamic
compression to your audio:
Normal -No change to the audio. This setting works well with all types of audio.
PRO 1-Increases the average volume of the audio. This setting works well with most types
of music.
PRO 2-Increases the average volume even further. This setting works well with quieter
music, but
it may cause distortion with louder music.
pr~ -Increases the average volume and transmits in mono (instead of stereo). This
setting works well for podcasts and audio books.
It can also be used to improve reception if
you are not receiving aclear signal from your TuneCast Auto.
When you press the
"PRO" button, your TuneCast Auto will display the current PRO setting.
Pressing the "PRO" button
again will change the setting to PR01, PR02, and pro,- as follows:
NORMAL- ...... pr01 -- .... pro 2 ---+. prat-
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Using the TuneCast Auto I 04

Using the TuneCast Auto
Listening to Mono Recordings
Your TuneCast Auto transmits in stereo, but you can also transmit in mono if needed. We suggest
that you switch to mono transmission only if your car stereo
is not receiving aclear signal from the
TuneCast Auto or
if you are listening to amono recording such as an audio book.
To switch to mono transmission, press the "PRO" button until Pr'~ is shown on the
display. The "PRO" button settings are as follows:
NORMAL- .... pr01 -- .... pro 2 -- ..... pro,.
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Charging Your iPod or iPhone
Your TuneCast Auto will charge your iPod or iPhone while it is connected to a power outlet
and receiving power.
If your iPod or iPhone is not charging, make sure your TuneCast Auto is
correctly connected to the power outlet and that your iPod or iPhone is securely connected
to your TuneCast Auto. The indicator light on the cigarette lighter adapter should be lit.
Note: Some vehicles do not provide power to the power outlet unless the vehicle is in
ignition mode or the engine is running.
Optimizing the Sound Quality of your TuneCast Auto
Avariety of car radio and antenna configurations are available and you may optimize the
sound quality
in your car based on the location of your TuneCast Auto (for example, placing
the TuneCast Auto on the center console may yield better performance than other locations
within your vehicle).
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Information
Safety Warnings
Do
not attempt to connect your TuneCast Auto while driving. Make sure your TuneCast Auto fits
securely and firmly into the power outlet before driving.
Do
not attempt to adjust or retrieve an unsecured TuneCast Auto or iPod or iPhone while driving.
Position the TuneCast Auto so that both the TuneCast Auto and the iPod or iPhone do not interfere with any
of the operating controls of the
car.
Do not insert any objects other than the cigarette lighter adapter into the power outlet without
disconnecting
the battery of the car first. Failure to observe this safety warning can result in
injury or property damage.
Belkin does not assume any responsibility for personal injury or property damage incurred due to hazardous
driving as aresult of interaction with the TuneCast Auto, the iPod or iPhone, or the vehicle's power outlet.
FCC
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant
to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into
an outlet on acircuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Belkin International, Inc.,
is not responsible for any interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Information 06

Belkin International, Inc., Limited 3-Year Product Warranty
What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. ("Belkin") warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product
that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.
What the period of coverage is. Belkin warrants the Belkin product for three years.
What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective
product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product).
What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin
for inspection upon Belkin's request at the sole expense ofthe purchaser, or
if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has
been improperly installed, altered
in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of
God such
as flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence,
abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances
(I.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment
modification or alteration.
How to get service. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:
1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at
501 W. Walnut St., Compton, CA 90220,
Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence.
Be prepared to provide the following information:
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and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.
Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product.
All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection
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repair such equipment. The cost, if
any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be
borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim
is finalized. Whenever
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have.
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MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE
OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. 07

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