South of Market Audio Dock Product Manual Version 1.3.
Table of Contents Welcome.............................................................................................. 3 What’s in the Box................................................................................. 3 Visual Tour............................................................................................ 4 Setting up the Audio Dock................................................................... 8 Listening to Music via the Dock Connector.........................................
Welcome The iPhone is a fine communication device and a compelling way to enjoy music. But when you want to play music over loudspeakers, your options for excellent sound quality have always been limited… until now. Welcome to South of Market. As one of the world’s great urban neighborhoods, San Francisco’s SoMa district represents the intersection of emerging music, art and design. It’s the home of the artist loft, nightclubs, restaurants and start-ups.
Visual Tour We designed the South of Market Audio Dock to be intuitive and easy to use. To get the most out of its many features, we recommend you take a few minutes to get to know all the things it can do. 2 8 6 1 10 7 11 9 12 3 5 4 13 Front of the Audio Dock 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
20 15 21 22 17 18 14 19 16 Back of the Audio Dock 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. On/Off power switch Button for pairing with a Bluetooth-equipped device AC power input socket Microphone audio output (mono) Analog auxiliary audio input (stereo) South of Market Audio Dock Manual 19. 20. 21. 22.
23 24 27 26 25 30 28 29 Remote Control 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
31 32 33 34 Cables 31. 32. 33. 34. Power Cable USB (Type A) to Mini-USB Cable 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo Audio Cable 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo Audio Cable South of Market Audio Dock Manual For a detailed snapshot of what every function does, please see Appendix B.
Setting up the Audio Dock Connect the Audio Dock’s power connector [16] to an AC wall socket using the supplied AC power cable [31] and switch on the power [14]. Notice the LED indicator [1] illuminate and the play/ pause touch sensor [2] turn white. Depending on where you purchased the Audio Dock, its built-in power supply will be factory-programmed either for 100VAC–120VAC (50/60 Hz) or for 220VAC–240VAC (50 Hz) use. The label next to the power receptacle [16] indicates the AC main’s voltage operation.
Listening to Music via the Dock Connector To dock your iPhone/iPod, place it over the connector [12] on the support bracket and push down. You should adjust the rubber bumper [11] to ensure the back of the iPhone/iPod is supported properly—namely, parallel to the Apple dock connector and not pushed away from the front panel or leaning back towards the front panel. As soon as you dock your iPhone/iPod, the LED array [1] will scroll upwards, after which the Audio Dock will be ready to play.
Bluetooth® Pairing You can stream music to the Audio Dock from your audio player or computer using Bluetooth. In addition, using Bluetooth allows you to take advantage of the Audio Dock’s remarkable speakerphone capabilities. First, you need to pair your Bluetooth-capable mobile phone, audio player or computer to the Audio Dock. Press and hold the Bluetooth button [15] on the back panel for 2 seconds.
Streaming Music via Bluetooth® You can stream audio to the Audio Dock from any device equipped with the Bluetooth A2DP profile. Many mobile phones, portable audio players and computers have this capability. If you’re unsure whether yours does, please see the owner’s manual for your device or Appendix A. First, make sure you’ve paired your music player to the Audio Dock using Bluetooth.
Any music you play now will be streamed to the Audio Dock via Bluetooth. You’ll notice the volume bar on the iPhone has now turned blue and is set at MAX. The Bluetooth icon to the right of volume bar is also blue, indicating Bluetooth streaming. While it may be possible to adjust the volume bar level down, we recommend leaving it at MAX in order for the Audyssey Dynamic EQ technology to remain calibrated. Instead, adjust the volume using the Audio Dock controls.
Telephone Calls using the Audio Dock via Bluetooth® You can make hands-free speakerphone calls on the Audio Dock using your iPhone or other Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. First, make sure you’ve paired your mobile phone to the Audio Dock with Bluetooth. If you haven’t done this, jump to the Pairing your device with the Audio Dock using Bluetooth section of this manual. Note: Bluetooth pairing is required to use the Audio Dock’s speakerphone.
Redirecting a call in progress to/from the Audio Dock If you’re on a call and want to redirect it from the Audio Dock to your phone, you can press the Phone button [29] on the remote and hold it for two seconds. (This is also known as “Privacy” function.) If you’re using an iPhone, you also have the option of redirecting the call to your iPhone by selecting it in the “audio source” menu of the iPhone.
Connecting an External Device using the 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) Analog Stereo Connection On the back of the Audio Dock, you’ll find a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo auxiliary input jack [17]. You can plug in any line-level audio source here (such as a typical computer‘s line or headphone output, a CD/DVD player’s stereo audio output or a TV/DVR’s stereo audio output) to play sound through the Audio Dock. Feel free to use either of the two supplied 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) audio cables [34, 35].
iPhone App Download the Audyssey South of Market Audio Dock iPhone app. The app gives you unprecedented control to customize the sound of the Audio Dock. Use it while your iPhone/iPod is docked. Any changes you make with the iPhone app (like an EQ curve) will be stored in the Audio Dock even after you have undocked your iPhone/iPod. Activate a number of Audyssey’s key audio processing technologies.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume: Automatically controls the level you hear so no content gets too loud or too soft. For movies, audio books and vocals it makes voices more clear and understandable. For music listening, it maintains consistent levels, eliminating the need for continual volume adjustments. Audyssey Tilt: A convenient single control that allows you to solve tonal anomalies in recordings by “tilting” the balance to more highs or more lows.
Syncing your iPod or iPhone While your iPod/iPhone is docked, you can sync it with iTunes on your computer simply by using the supplied USB to Mini-USB cable [32]. Connect the mini side of the cable to Audio Dock’s miniUSB port [19] and the other end to an available USB port on your computer. In other words, the Audio Dock can function as a USB pass-through for your iPhone/iPod. It’s that simple.
Standby Mode—for your iPhone/iPod and for the Audio Dock You can place your iPod/iPhone in standby mode when it is docked simply by touching the Play/Pause sensor [2] of the Audio Dock for two seconds. To put the Audio Dock into low-power standby mode, touch and hold the Play/Pause sensor [2] for six seconds. The indicator will turn red to reflect the Audio Dock’s standby status. To wake it up, simply touch the Play/Pause sensor again.
Technical Specifications Electroacoustic Woofers 4” side firing, one each for L and R, long-throw Tweeters Silk dome, ¾” angled, one each for L and R Amplifiers 4-channel PWM Class-D architecture; bi-amped on each side Crossover Active, using DSP Audyssey Technologies Audyssey EQ for a wide range of program material and installation conditions out of the box Dynamic EQ to maintain the frequency balance at all levels BassXT to extend the low-frequency range beyond the capability of other small-box s
Audio Technologies Inside Our innovative audio technologies used worldwide in millions of theaters, homes and cars are packed into the Audyssey Audio Dock to make your iPhone and other devices sound better than you ever expected. Audyssey EQ: We listened and designed under a variety of listening conditions and with lots of program material to get the best octave-to-octave balance, out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. Can the Audio Dock play music from a source other than an iPod /iPhone? A. Yes. You can use the 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) aux audio connection for audio devices, such as computers, CD/DVD players or smart phones. Also you can pair any Bluetooth (A2DP) device to stream music wirelessly. If your particular device does not have a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack, you can use an adapter cable corresponding to the connector you have. Just be sure you get a stereo version of the adapter. Q.
Q. What’s the Bluetooth code for pairing? A. 0000 (four zeros). For instructions on how to pair your device with the Audio Dock using Bluetooth, please see the Owner’s Manual section on Bluetooth pairing. Q. How much time do I have to pair my device to the Audio Dock once I’ve entered Bluetooth pairing mode? A. Three minutes. If you don’t pair a device within three minutes, the Audio Dock will exit Bluetooth pairing mode.
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.
Q. Sometimes the Bluetooth music streaming or telephone functions operate from further away than at other times. Why? A. All wireless devices are susceptible to interference from other devices—which can cause variable performance. For a quick summary of causes and solutions, this may be a good resource. Q. When I stream music to the Audio Dock using Bluetooth from my laptop or smart phone, the sound is not as good as when I use the Aux input or my docked iPhone/iPod. Why? A.
sound of the signal spiraling out of control. The solution is to use the Audio Dock speakers for playback rather than your computer’s speakers, because we’ve calibrated the Audio Dock microphonespeaker system to ensure you won’t get feedback. Simply connect the second of the two supplied 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) cables from your computer’s headphone output to the Audio Dock’s Aux input. You should not experience that horrible whine any longer. Q. What does the USB button on the back of the Audio Dock do? A.
Appendix A: Common Devices and Their Capabilities Thirdparty VOIP Device Audio Audio Telephony Audio iPhone 4 Yes Yes Yes Yes No iPhone 3GS Yes Yes Yes Yes No iPhone 3G Yes Yes Yes Yes No iPod touch 4 generation Yes Yes N/A Yes No iPod touch 3rd generation Yes Yes N/A Yes No th (e.g.
Appendix B: Functional Snapshot on the Audio Dock Button or Display PLAY/PAUSE touch sensor [2] Action or Indicator Audio Listening Audio Listening Audio Listening Touch momentarily Toggles between playing and pausing audio or video material (e.g., music) If docked: toggles between playing and pausing audio or video material (e.g.
Appendix B (cont): Functional Snapshot on the Remote Control Button Action or Indicator Audio Listening Telephony Audio Listening Decreases the sound level coming out of the Dock's loudspeakers Minus Press momentarily Toggles between playing and pausing audio or video material (e.g.
