Belkin TuneCast Auto User manual

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TuneCasf~ Auto for
iPhone and iPod
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
1Introduction 1
2Connecting Your TuneCast Auto 2
3Selecting an FM Frequency 3
Using ClearScan to Select the Best FM Frequency (recommended) 3
Manually Selecting an FM Frequency 4
Storing and Selecting aFrequency 4
4Using the PRO Setting to Improve Performance 5
Listening to Mono Recordings ; .. 5
5Getting the Most Out of TuneCast Auto 6
Charging Your iPhone or iPod 6
Radio Data System (RDS) 6
Optimizing the Sound Quality of Your TuneCast Auto 7
6 Safety Warnings 8
7Information 9

INTRODUCTION
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YourTuneCast Auto is designed to power, charge, and transmit audio from your iPhone or iPod
to your car stereo. Please review this User Manual carefully so that you can getthe most from
yourTuneCast Auto, virtually anywhere you go.
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CONNECTING YOUR TUNECAST AUTO
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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 iPhone
or iPod to yourTuneCast 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 iPhone
or iPod. You can also press the "m1" or "m2" button to turn on yourTuneCast Auto.
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SELECTING AN FM FREQUENCY
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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
~CUAM<AH "ClearScan" button. Your TuneCast Auto will display the best frequency.
2. Tune your stereo to the frequency on your TuneCast Auto display.
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Note: If you immediately press the "ClearScan" button when you turn on your TuneCast Auto,
it may take up to
10 seconds for ClearScan to locate the best frequency. If your audio signal
declines, just press "ClearScan" and the best
FM frequency will instantly display.
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Manually Selecting an FM Frequency
If you want to use aspecific frequency, you can manually select it on your TuneCast Auto.
1. Tune yourstereo 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 identify 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.
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USING THE PRO SETTING TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
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When you connect your iPhone or iPod, your TuneCast Auto will automatically detect the
iPhone or iPod 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 yourTuneCast Auto
by using the PRO setting.
To switch to
mono transmission, press the
"PRO"
button until pro,- is shown on
the display. The "PRO" button settings are
as follows:
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 a mono
recording such as an audio book.
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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
pod casts 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 PRO setting.
Pressing the "PRO" button again will change
the setting
to PRO 1, PRO 2, and
pr~ as follows:
OFF
tPR01 PR02
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OFF
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tPR02
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Charging Your iPhone or iPod
YourTuneCast Auto will charge your iPhone or iPod while it is connected to apower outlet
and receiving power. If your iPhone
or iPod is not charging, make sure your TuneCast Auto is
correctly connected to the power outlet and that your iPhone
or iPod 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.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The RDS system standardizes several types of information transmitted, including time, track,
artist information, and station identification. TuneCast Auto supports RDS and can display artist
name followed by song title on your car stereo display. Information is displayed eight characters
at atime. This will repeat on your stereo display until the transmission ends, or it is replaced by
another song. Refer to your car stereo's manual to find
out if it has the RDS feature.
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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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SAFETY WARNINGS
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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 iPhone or iPod
while driving. Position the TuneCast Auto so that both the TuneCast Auto and the iPhone or
iPod do not interfere with any of the operating controls ofthe
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 iPhone or iPod, orthe
vehicle's power outlet.
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INFORMATION
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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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
radiofTV 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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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 ofdefects 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). Belkin reserves the right
to discontinue any of its products
without notice, and disclaims any limited warranty
to repair or replace any such discontinued
products.
In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for example,
because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offereither arefund
or acredit toward the
purchase
of another product from Belkin.com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the
product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use.
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What is not covered bythis 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.
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Howto 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:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.
2. Your Belkin Customer Service
Representative will then instruct you on
how
to forward your receipt and Belkin product
and how to proceed with your claim.

INFORMATION
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Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the
Belkin product
to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin
determines,
in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to
Belkin, Belkin may designate,
in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and
estimate the cost
to 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 claims
are settled, Belkin reserves the right
to be subrogated underany existing insurance policies
the purchaser may have.
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How state law relates to the warranty.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE
WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW,
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALITY,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
APARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH
IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
IF ANY, ARE
LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF
THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations may not apply
to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR 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.
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.
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Quick Start Guide
BELKIN.

Car Installation
Plug adapter into car's
poweroutlet.
2. Plug the dock connector
into the iPhone oriPod.

3. Press the CLEARSCAN button. TuneCast Auto will displaythebest frequency.
For more information on this feature, please consult the manual.
4. Match the frequency on
yourcar stereo.
5. Play musicfrom your
iPhone oriPod.

Manual Frequency Selection (optional)
IfCLEARSCAN cannot identify afrequency, the
FM band may be too crowded. In thiscase,
you
may want to manually tune to astation.
1. Find afrequency without astation on it. Agood frequency
will be between otherstations, with alot
of static.
2. Match station using
the
(+) and (-) buttons.