User manual ARCAM RCUBE

[. . . ] iPod Speaker System kleer c e r t i fi e d Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions. This symbol precedes important operating or servicing information. Follow all warnings and instructions You must read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this equipment. [. . . ] Do not place the rCube on a bookshelf with books on either side as this will block the sound. E-12 Left Channel Right Channel Playing from an iPod or iPhone 1 Power up Plug one end of the laptop-style power supply into the AC mains wall supply and the other into the DC power input jack on the rear panel of the rCube. Switch the rCube on by pressing its power rocker switch on the rear panel. The front LED will glow red (standby mode). Press the standby button on the top panel or on the remote. The power LED will change from red to blue and the rCube is now on. O I 1 MENU 2 Dock the iPod Open the dust cover to reveal the universal docking well. Gently insert your iPod or iPhone onto the connector. When docking or removing, insert the iPod gently and at the same angle as the connector. Do not twist or pull the iPod while it is in contact with the dock connector!This can damage the connector. 2 . , ;4 3 4 5 Select iPod as the source When the iPod is docked, the rCube will automatically select iPod as the source and the source button will glow green. If the iPod is in the dock but not the current source, press the source button on the remote control or on the top panel until the source LED glows green. Choose track and play Use your iPod controls or rCube remote to select a track and begin audio playback. Adjust volume Use the + and - volume buttons on the remote or on the top panel to adjust the volume to desired level. NOTE: The Apple iPad is too large for the docking connector, but can be connected wirelessly using a transmitter accessory. E-13 Operate Playing from a Line-Level Source 1 Operate Connect the line level source to AUX-in Line level sources (e. g. a CD player or preamplifier output) typically have RCA phono connectors (pictured at right) and they do not usually have any volume control. To connect a line level source you will need a cable that has dual (left and right) RCA phono male connectors on one end and 3. 5mm stereo mini-jack on the other. If there is a volume control on the source set it to 90%. Make this connection with the unit switched off. 2 O I 1 CD OUT 2 Line-Level Source L CD OUT R Dig tal SERIAL NO 1 Note: some devices output line level from a 3. 5mm stereo mini jack. If you have one of these you will need a stereo male to male 3. 5mm cable instead of the one shown. 2 Power up Plug one end of the power supply into the AC mains wall supply and the other into the DC power input jack on the rear panel of the rCube. Switch the rCube on by pressing its power rocker switch on the rear panel, the front LED will glow red (standby mode). Press the standby button on the top panel or on the remote. The power LED will change from red to blue and the rCube is now on. 3 4 5 Select AUX-in as the source Press the `Source Select' button on the remote control or press the source button on the top panel until the source LED turns red. [. . . ] there is a `line of sight' (no obstruction) between the remote and the rCube's front panel IR receiving point. If necessary withdraw the cable from he connector and plug it fully in again (turn the power off before doing this). the connections inside the source cable connector are not broken or badly soldered. if the hum originates only when one particular source component connected, check that the source is properly grounded. [. . . ]