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. Follow all warnings and instructions You must read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this equipment. Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the equipment. [. . . ] Switch the rCube on by pressing its power rocker switch on the rear panel. 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. 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. 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). 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. Make sure the external source is playing Use the controls on the line-level source to start playback and verify the device is playing. Adjust volume Use the + and - volume buttons on the remote or on the top panel to adjust the volume to desired level. E-14 Playing from a Headphone Jack 1 Connect the headphone jack to AUX-in Almost all audio equipment has a headphone jack. Early iPods, other MP3 players, TVs and laptops can be connected this way via a double-ended 3. 5mm mini-stereo cable. Usually headphone outputs produce a higher maximum voltage than line level outputs so set the source to 75% volume. O I 1 2 2 2 Power up Plug the power supply into the AC mains wall supply and the DC power input jack on the rear panel of the rCube. Switch on the rCube by pressing power switch on the rear panel, and press the standby button on the top panel or on the remote. The blue power LED should light. 1 7 8 4 Headphone Source 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. Make sure the external source is playing Use the controls on the source device to start playback. [. . . ] This allows additional features to be added and allows compatibility with yet to be released iPods and iPhones. You should only upgrade the firmware if directed by Arcam or your dealer To upgrade the rCube you will need a USB flash drive and a PC or laptop computer that can connected to the internet. 3 Power on the rCube into standby mode Turn the rCube on by pressing the power rocker switch on the rear panel. When the LED will stops flashing and glows continuously, the rCube is updated. 4 Remove the memory stick It is now safe to remove the memory stick. 1 Download the firmware file to your memory stick. Visit www. arcam. co. uk to download the latest firmware and place the file on your USB flash drive. There must not be any other files present on the drive. 2 With the rCube off, insert the USB flash drive. First make sure the rCube is fully powered off (using the rear panel switch) and then insert the memory stick with the downloaded file into the USB style upgrade port on the rear panel of the unit. If the rCube is put into upgrade mode accidentally, turn off the power. [. . . ]