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Controlling Other Components
iPod/iPhone Playback
via Onkyo Dock
RI Dock
With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music of your
iPod/iPhone, or watch the slideshows and videos of your
iPod/iPhone on a TV. In addition, the on-screen display
(OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your
iPod/iPhone model’s contents on your TV, and with the
supplied remote controller, you can control your
iPod/iPhone from the comfort of your sofa. You can even
use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your
iPod/iPhone.
Note
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV
receiver’s remote controller for the first time (➔ page 58).
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable
(➔ page 17).
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or
“HDD/DOCK”.
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔ page 40).
■ System Function
System On
When you turn on the AV receiver, the RI Dock and
iPod/iPhone turn on automatically. In addition, when RI
Dock and iPod/iPhone are on, the AV receiver can be
turned on by pressing SOURCE.
Auto Power On
If you press the remote controller’s (Playback) while
the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will
automatically turn on, select your iPod/iPhone as the input
source, and your iPod/iPhone will start playback.
Direct Change
If you start iPod/iPhone playback while listening to another
input source, the AV receiver will automatically switch to
the input to which the RI Dock is connected.
Other Remote Operations
You can use the remote controller that came with the AV
receiver to control other iPod/iPhone functions. The
available functionality depends on the AV receiver.
Note
• If you use your iPod/iPhone with any other accessories,
iPod/iPhone playback detection may not work.
• The System On function may not work depending on the RI
Dock.
iPod Alarm
If you use the Alarm function on your iPod to start
playback, the AV receiver will turn on at the specified time
and select your iPod as the input source automatically.
Note
• This linked operation won’t work while a video is being played
or when the sound set for the alarm is a built-in sound (Beep).
• This linked operation won’t work with models on which music
files cannot be used to set the alarm sound.
Using the Onkyo Dock
The Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different
depending on the region.
For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock
components, see the Onkyo web site at:
http://www.onkyo.com
Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update
your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available
from the Apple web site.
For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction
manual of the Onkyo Dock.
Depending on your iPod/iPhone model and generation,
some of the linked operations may not be available.
■ Operating Notes
• Use the AV receiver’s volume control to adjust the playback
volume.
• While your iPod/iPhone is inserted in the RI Dock, its volume
control has no effect.
• If you do adjust the volume control on your iPod/iPhone while
it’s inserted in the RI Dock, be careful that it’s not set too loud
before you reconnect your headphones.