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Audio Dock Manual
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Q. Why does the Audio Dock’s volume level change when I
power it off and then on again?
A. When you first power on the Audio Dock, the volume will play
at a moderate level (indicated as level five by the front LED array).
If you change the volume and leave it at the new level for at least
one minute, the next time you turn on the power, the volume will
be at the new level. If you change the volume and cycle the power
less than one minute later, the volume will reset to level five when
it powers on. (In general: if you adjust the volume to any level and
leave it in place for one minute or more, the Audio Dock will retain
that level.)
Q. Is it easy to mount the Audio Dock on a wall?
A. No. We did not intend for the Audio Dock to be mounted on a wall.
Q. How do I install/replace the battery in the remote control?
A. The Audio Dock’s remote uses a 3VDC, 220-mAh lithium watch
battery (CR2032). This battery is included with every Audio Dock
remote. To install the battery, place a coin in the remote’s back
cover slot and rotate counter-clockwise a quarter turn. Pop open
the lid. Place the new battery with the “+” terminal so it will face the
lid when closed. Replace the lid, inserting it into the grooves, and
rotate a quarter turn clockwise.
Q. Why can’t I adjust the volume on my iPhone/iPod when it’s
connected to the Audio Dock?
A. When you dock your iPhone/iPod on the Apple dock connector,
the Audio Dock automatically sets the volume on your iPhone/
iPod to a prescribed fixed level, regardless of its setting prior to
docking. (You’ll notice the volume functionality on your iPhone/iPod
is disabled while it’s docked.) This feature allows one of Audyssey’s
key technologies, Dynamic EQ, to work properly. If you want to
adjust the playback level up or down, simply use the volume
buttons on the Audio Dock or on the remote. Once you undock
your iPhone/iPod, it will return its level to wherever you left it prior to
docking.
Q. Why do some audio tracks play louder than others?
A. There is no loudness standard for mixing music or other audio
material. Different genres of music are mixed with different loudness
references. Further, mixing/mastering engineers have trended over
the years toward creating material that sounds louder and louder.
If you listen to a song recorded in the 1960s and then immediately
follow it with one recorded last year, you’ll probably find the latter
song is much louder. If this is a problem for you, we’ve created a
solution called Audyssey Dynamic Volume. It’s a technology that
intelligently adjusts the level so that you won’t have to ride the
volume continually. You can enable it in the Audio Dock using the
iPhone/iPod app.
