Microlab iDock100 User manual

Prior to first use, please read the manual carefully
iDock100
User's Manual
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print. All specifications and designs are subjected to changes without any prior notice.
Docking Station for iPod
Microlab Technology Company Limited
Made in China
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Caution:
TO reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to
person or persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNINGS:
1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. Heed warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
5. Installation: Install the product in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
6. Power sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source printed on the label marking found on
the product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
7. Grounding or polarization: the product is not required to be grounded. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet
or extension cord receptacle to prevent blade or pin exposure. Some versions of the product are equipped with a power
cord fitted with a polarized alternating line plug ( a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit onto the
power outlet in only one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug. When using an extension power-supply cord or a power-supply cord other than
that supplied with the appliance, it should be fitted with the appropriate molded plugs and carry the safety approval
allowed in your country.
8. Power cord protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, kinked or pinched
by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords from the plugs, multiple sockets and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
9. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or multiple sockets, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
10. Ventilation: The product must be properly ventilated. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface
which will buildup the temperature. Do not cover the product with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, etc.
11. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products)
including amplifier which produce a lot of heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
12. Wall or ceiling mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Water and moisture: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to train, dripping, splashing or
excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water: for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
14. Object and Liquid entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may contact
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
15. Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The cabinet of subwoofer may be cleaned by dusting
with a dry cloth. If you wish to use an aerosol cleaning spray, do not spray directly on the cabinet; spray onto the cloth. Be
careful not to contact the drive units.
16. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufactures, as they may cause hazards.
17. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product might fall and
cause serious injury to a child or adult, and damage the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
18. Moving the product: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.
19. Unused periods: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet during lightning storms or when
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Important Safety Instructions Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions Solutions
(FAQ)
If the problem still exists, please contact the distributor or seek professional advice.
Your iPod does not dock properly
No Sound
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No sound and your iPod is not
charging
No sound after quickly undocking
or docking your iPod
Your iPod does not respond to the
iDock remote control buttons
shown:
·
Ensure the dock insert is correct for the iPod type
·
Remove the iPod and check for obstructions and foreign
objects on the interfaces.
·
Ensure the system is plugged in and your iPod is turned ON,
and a music track is selected and played.
·
Depress the Play/Pause button on the remote control.
·
Increase the volume level
·
Remove your iPod from the iDock, and wait briefly before
reinserting again. You might need to do this for several times.
·
Ensure your iPod is running with compatible software.
·
Ensure the power cable is correctly plugged into the wall’s AC
socket.
·
Ensure the iPod is firmly seated on the iDock
·
Remove your iPod from the iDock and wait for 5 seconds.
Next reinsert the iPod to the iDock.
·
Unplug the power cable for 1 minute and the reinsert it again.
This will reset the system.
·
Remove your iPod from the iDock and pause briefly before
reinserting. You might need to repeat this several times.
·
Try using the remote control from different locations. If it
works somewhere else, then strong lighting or other room
ambience might be affecting the Infrared signal.
·
Ensure no obstructions are in between the Infrared sensor
and the remote control. Wipe off any dirt or oil stains on the
lens of the remote control.
·
Ceck the remote control batteries and ensure the cell positive
side is facing up in the compartment tray.
·
Try replacing with fresh batteries.
·
Upgrade the software inside the iPod. For more details,
please refer to page 7 - To check for iPod Compatibility.
All specification and information are subject to changes without further notice
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Congratulations on your choice of the iPod iDocking System from Microlab. It is specially designed for
iPod or iPhone use. With high quality acoustic speaker system design, this product will bring your music
out of private entertainment in your iPod to your living room.
Features:
esides standard iPod input, one set of auxilliary audio input is provided to be connected to the other
digital audio playback devices.
Automatically charge the iPod battery when docked
Comes with composite video and S-VIDEO output interfaces to output the iPod videos to bigger screen
Full function infrared remote control
External AC power adaptor available for global voltage requirement
Please ensure package contents are correct;
iPod iDocking System 1pc
Power a pc
3.5mm-3.5mm signal cable 1pc
- audio signal cable 1pc
RCA-RCA video signal cable 1pc


User's manual 1pc
Note: Place the system on a firm and level surface. The speaker drivers are magnetically shielded for
placement near TV LCD monitors without any video interferences.
B
daptor 1
2RCA 2RCA
Infrared remote control 1pc
Type AAA batteries 2pcs
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Specification
Product:
Frequency response: 20 H z-20kH z
Distortion: <0.05%(1V RMS 1kHz)
Separation: >70 dB
DC IN: DC 9V 800mA
Audio inputs: iPod 30 pins, 3.5mm stereo plug
iPod interface: Most iPods types except for iPod shuffle, iPhone
Audio interface: Support any audio playback devices with 3.5mm stereo plug
Line out: 2 x RCA interfaces
Video out: S-VIDEO, Composite RCA
Volume: Rotary dial
Power LED: Blue LED
AC Power: 100 - 240V
Product size(WxHxD):
Product weight: 0.68kg
Made for iPod: iPod (20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB only), iPod (photo) 40GB, 60GB only,
iPod (color) 30GB, 60GB only, iPod (video) 30GB, 60GB, 80GB only,
iPod mini (4GB. 6GB only), iPod nano (1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB only)
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has
been certifed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
151 x 35 x 97mm
* iPod not included in package
Technical Information
Introduction
All specification and information are subject to changes without further notice
All specification and information are subject to changes without further notice
the product is left unused for a long period of time.
20. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21. Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician had used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
23. Mains fuses: For continued protection against fire hazard, use fuses of the correct type and rating. The correct
fuse specification for each voltage range is marked on the product.
24. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speaker may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.
25. The only means of completely disconnecting the product from the power supply is by removing the power cord
from the wall outlet or the product. Both the wall outlet or the product’s power cord must remain freely
accessible at all times while the product is in use.
26.The AC power socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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iDock top panel
Basic connections
from CD/MP3/MP4/DVD/PC...
or any digital audio playback source
with 3.5mm stereo socket
TV or projection screen
Multimedia Speakers
Power adaptor
Product connection and operation
1.Product connection
a. Connect the LINE OUT of iDock with the audio signal input port of the amplifier.
b. Connect the LINE IN of iDock with the audio output port of the audio players, e.g., DVD player or PC,
etc..
c. Connect the S-VIDEO OUT/Composite OUT of the iDock with the TV or LCD respective video input
ports.
d. Connect the power adaptor’s DC plug into the iDock DC 9V socket, and the other end into the wall or
AC power supply.
2.Operation
a. Turn on the AC power supply. The Volume dial LED remains off and ensure the Volume dial remains
at the lowest point to prevent speaker damage from sudden volume spike.
b. Turn the volume dial or press the " " (ST-BY) on the remote control to turn on the product. The blue
luminous ring LED is lighted.
3.Input selection:
With the iPod docked, the audio output is from the iPod interface. When there is no iPod player
connected, the LINE IN becomes the default input selection. Any digital audio playback devices can
be connected via this 3.5mm stereo interface.
Note: When using iPod, please install the base adaptor of your respective iPod player version into
the common base of the system.
Remote control illustration
Remote control
Functions:
:
standby in Off mode
INPUT: Depress to select between line input or
iPod interface
MENU: Revert to iPod's previous menu
: Previous menu
: Next menu
ENTER: Confirm selected menu
: Previous song
: Next song
VOL+/-: Volume adjustment level
: Play or Pause the playback
RESET: Depress to revert volume to factory
default settings.
Power ON / Off button, product goes to
Product connection and operation
AC power source: 100 to 240V
(To any amplified source or speakers)
Video outputs:
S-Video or Composite
iDock Rear panel
iPod docking interface Volume dial
All specification and information are subject to changes without further notice
All specification and information are subject to changes without further notice
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