Elan iPod Integration Dock VIA!migo User manual

©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved 1
¸
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
Features & Specifications...................................................................... 4
Features ............................................................................................ 4
Specifications ................................................................................... 7
Getting Started ................................................................................ 8
Connections ........................................................................................... 9
Connecting the VIA!migo to a Home Stereo or A/V Receiver........ 10
Control Connections ........................................................................ 11
Connecting VIA!migo to an ELAN Multi-Room Controller.............. 14
Connecting To Your A/V System...................................................... 20
Connecting Your iPod ...................................................................... 21
Adjusting VIA!migo to Fit Your iPod ................................................ 21
Operation.............................................................................................. 23
VIA!migo Modes..................................................................................... 23
Dock Mode (On-Screen Navigation)................................................ 23
iPod Mode ........................................................................................ 25
Basic On-Screen Display Navigation.................................................... 26
On-Screen Display Navigation Page Layout................................... 27
On-Screen Navigation Tips & Tricks ..................................................... 30
Shuffle Functions.............................................................................. 30
Speed-Scroll Functions.................................................................... 30
Screen Savers................................................................................... 31
Playing & Controlling Music .................................................................. 32
Tips & Tricks For Playing Music ...................................................... 32
How to Switch Between NTSC and PAL .............................................. 33

2 ©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved
¸
Appendix A: FAQ’s/Troubleshooting................................. 34
Appendix B: Auxiliary Input.................................................... 37
Limited Warranty ............................................................. Back Page

©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved 3
¸
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the VIA!migo™ iPod®Integration Dock
with On-Screen Navigation. VIA!® & iPod bring you your favorite tunes no
matter where you are. The VIA!migo iPod Integration Dock lets you leave
your headphones behind. Just sit down, relax and enjoy all the wonderful
music in your iPod because now you can hear it everywhere in the house.
Control your iPod from anywhere, while viewing Artist and Song information
from any VIA! Touch Panel in the home.
Place your VIA!migo anywhere in the house where it’s most convenient. You
can even have multiple VIA!migos in different locations around the home. All
you need to do is slide your iPod into any dock and it’ll be available wher-
ever and whenever you want it.
Figure 1: VIA!migo iPod Integration Dock

4 ©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved
¸
Features & Specifications
With ELAN’s powerful combination of products, you can now listen to your
music anywhere you want. While VIA!migo lets you play all of your music
throughout the house. ELAN’s full line of VIA!®dj Digital Music Servers give
you one-touch, on-screen access to your entire CD collection and include
a fast and easy PC/Mac-to-iPod interface so you can take any of it on the
road. At home or on the go, ALL your music is now right at your fingertips.
The ultimate iPod interface for any ELAN Multi-Room System
Turns your iPod into a home-based multi-room Audio and Video
player*
Control your iPod from any VIA! Touch Panel in the home
View ‘Now Playing’ info (Artist, Song, etc.) on VIA! Touch Panels or
TVs using the composite video output
Graphical User Interface with familiar iPod controls
S-Video output for TV viewing
NTSC and PAL compatible
IR receiver for direct (non-VIA!) control
Easy auto-programming with VIA!®TOOLS Setup Software
IR and RS-232 control
Discrete commands for every function
Variable/Fixed selectable audio output
3.5mm IR input
Software upgrades via RS-232 port
Docking station also recharges iPod battery
*Requires a Video iPod with the latest version of Apple®firmware.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved 5
¸
NOTE: RS-232 provides two way feedback that enables you to view
media and iPod information, such as Track Titles, Artist information,
Play Status, etc. on Olé Touchpads. This requires the use of
an ELAN SS1 System Station.

6 ©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved
¸
1
2
45
1VIA!MIGO DOCK
2ADJUSTMENT SCREW
IPOD SUPPORT STAND
4
5
6
AC POWER ADAPTER
RJ45-DB9 CONNECTOR
AND CABLE
POWER STATUS LIGHT
3
3
6
Figure 2: VIA!migo Components

©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved 7
¸
Specifications
Inputs/Outputs Description
Left/Right Audio
(Variable or Fixed)
Analog audio output
Video Composite video output
S-Video
(simultaneously active)
Separated analog video output
Power Supply Input 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz
Power Supply 10VDC, 1.5 amps max
RS2-232 Serial Input RJ-45 Jack (RJ-45 to DB9 adaptor
and cable included)
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC/PAL (automatic internal
switching)
iPod Models Supported
iPod mini (4GB, 6GB)
4G iPod with Click Wheel (20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB, U2)
4G iPod with Color Display (20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB, U2)
iPod nano (1GB, 2GB, 4GB)
5G iPod with Video (30GB, 60GB)
Note: Apple iPod models listed as of March 2006
•
•
•
•
•

8 ©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved
¸
Getting Started
Connecting your VIA!migo to your Home Entertainment System is a snap.
To connect the VIA!migo to a Home Entertainment System:
1. Assemble your VIA!migo - Attach the VIA!migo iPod Support Stand
and make the proper power, audio and video connections to your
Home Entertainment System.
2. Connect your iPod and adjust VIA!migo Stand - Adjust the VIA!migo
Stand to fit your particular iPod.
3. Select your media and play - Turn on VIA!migo, then select some
music on your iPod.
To assemble the VIA!migo, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the adjustment screw on top of the Dock
2. Fit the iPod Support Stand into the cavity on top of the VIA!migo.
NOTE: Be sure to line up the Support Stand’s cutout slot with the
adjustment screw on the Dock.
3. Tighten the Support Stand’s adjustment screw to secure the Stand in
place. Do not over-tighten the screw.