Directed Electronics iPod Cradle Kit User manual

Executive Desktop Docking Station
iPod Cradle Kit
User’s Manual

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Congratulations!
Thanks for purchasing the Directed iPod Cradle Kit for the Executive Desktop Docking Station. The iPod cradle kit allows
you to dock and play music from your iPod through the Executive Desktop Docking Station. This cradle is compatible with
all 30-pin iPods.
Be sure to save your sales receipt. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which is required for warranty service. Read
and follow all cautions, warnings and notes.
For the latest information about this and other products, visit www.directedsirius.com. For technical help regarding this prod-
uct please contact Directed Electronics at at 1-800-753-0800.
Table of Contents
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
iPod 30-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
iPod Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Limited One Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Box Contents
Unpack your iPod Cradle Kit carefully and make sure that
everything listed below is present:
1. iPod cradle
2. IR remote control
3. 5 insert pads
4. User’s Manual
Safety Precautions
Take the following precautions to keep the unit in proper
working order:
❍Set up must be performed according to this manual.
Directed Electronics is not responsible for issues aris-
ing from set up not performed according to the proce-
dures in this manual.
❍Do not use the unit where it will be exposed to high lev-
els of humidity, moisture, or dust.
Setup
Note: Refer to the assembly diagram on the next page
for the installation of the iPod cradle, insert pad, and iPod.
1. Remove, if installed, the Sportster from the docking
cradle.
2. Remove the Sportster cradle from the Docking station
by gently pushing the release tabs inward towards
each other, and gently lifting the cradle out. If the cra-
dle has been permanently attached to the docking sta-
tion, remove the two small silver screws before remov-
ing the cradle.
3. Install the iPod cradle into the Docking Station’s base
by gently pushing it in until you hear the release tabs
click.
4. Select the insert pad to use with your iPod. Install the
insert pad into the iPod cradle. (Each insert pad’s
usage is marked with the iPod model.)
5. Install your iPod into the cradle.
6. Remove the plastic battery slip from the remote control
supplied with the iPod Cradle Kit. The battery compart-
ment must be opened to remove this slip. The instruc-
tions for opening the battery compartment are located
on the back of the remote. The battery used is a 3.0V
CR2025.

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Assembly
iPod
Insert Pad
iPod 30-pin connector
iPod Cradle
iPod Cradle docking port
Executive Docking Station

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Remote Control
The remote control provides the capability of controlling the
primary functions of the iPod as well as controlling the
Desktop Docking Station and Sportster.
Note: Only the first two rows of buttons and volume but-
tons will be discussed in this manual. The other buttons
are described in the manual provided with the Sportster.
BAND
123
456
78
0
9
JUMP MEMORY SELECT
CAT CAT CH


CH

VOL

VOL
POWER
SAT
POWER
SYS
iPod
OFF
DISP
SOURCE MUTE CLOCK
MENU
DIRECT


POWER SYS - Turns the Desktop Dock base station
On/Off.
Note: The Docking Station must be powered On for iPod
operation. See below for details on turning the iPod unit
On and Off when docked.
SOURCE - Selects MAIN,AUX1, orAUX2 inputs. Use MAIN
for iPod use.
MUTE - Mutes the internal amplifier of the Docking Station.
CLOCK - Allows the clock to be set. The power must be
turned Off to the Desktop docking station, using either the
Power On/Off button on the Docking Station or the power
button on the remote control. Press the Clock button, the
time will flash to indicate time adjustment mode. Use the
Volume buttons to adjust the time. The VOL Sbutton
adjusts the hour setting and the VOL Tbutton adjusts the
minutes setting. Press the Clock button again to set the time
to the new setting.
iPod OFF - Turns iPod off. iPod powers up automatically
when play X, forward , or reverse is pressed.
- Press to select the previous music track. Press and
hold to fast reverse the selection.
X- Press to resume the playing last music track playing.
Press again to pause the music track.
- Press to select the next music track. Press and hold to
fast forward the selection.

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VOL S- Increases the volume level of the Docking station
and provides time (hour) adjustment of the Docking station’s
clock.
VOL T- Decreases the volume level of the Docking station
and provides time (minute) adjustment of the Docking sta-
tion’s clock
Basic Operation
Pressing the Power Button will turn the Desktop Station on
and off. It controls the power independently from the
Sportster or Music Device in the Docking Cradle.
iPod 30-pin connector
The iPod cradle also has an 30-pin connection on top of the
cradle (refer to assembly illustration) to allow a computer
connection for data/music upload to the docked iPod.
Reference your iPod user guide for how to connect the
cable to the PC.
iPod Battery Charging
If the iPod is docked and the power is On to the Docking
Station, the iPod’s battery will be charged. Reference your
iPod user guide for additional charging information.
Troubleshooting
If the docked iPod will not play or respond to commands
from the remote control:
1. Verify that the cradle is securely latched into the
Executive Docking Station.
2. Are you using the correct insert pad for the iPod being
docked.
3. Verify that the iPod is securely connected to the cradle.
4. Has the plastic protective battery slip been removed
from the remote?
5. Check and, if necessary, replace the battery in the
remote.
6. Verify that the power is On to both the Docking Station
and the iPod.
7. If there is no audio from the Docking Station, ensure
that the Mute is Off, the Source is set to MAIN, and the
volume control is adjusted up.

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Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Directed Electronics (herein "DIRECTED") promises to the
original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to
be defective in workmanship or material under normal use,
for a period of one-year from the date of purchase from the
dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product.
During this one-year period, there will be no charge for this
replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to DIRECTED,
shipping pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable and
does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in
a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not
cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of
the unit. This warranty is void if the product has been dam-
aged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper
service or other causes not arising out of defects in materi-
als or construction. Units which are found to be damaged by
abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not
covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the
absolute/sole discretion of DIRECTED. ALL WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRAN-
TY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
AND WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTEL-
LECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND
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DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECT-
ED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to
DIRECTED, postage prepaid, with bill of sale or other dated
proof of purchase bearing the following information: con-
sumer's name, telephone number, and address, authorized
dealer's name and address, and product description. Note:
This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and
reinstallation of the unit. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY
TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH
PROOF OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED
DIRECTED DEALER. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT,
THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL
DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED
SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALI-
FORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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