¸ Contents Introduction ........................................................................................ 3 Features & Specifications...................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................ 4 Specifications ................................................................................... 7 Getting Started ............................................................................
¸ Appendix A: FAQ’s/Troubleshooting ................................. 34 Appendix B: Auxiliary Input .................................................... 37 Limited Warranty .............................................................
¸ Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VIA!migo™ iPod® Integration Dock with On-Screen Navigation. VIA!® & iPod bring you your favorite tunes no matter where you are. The VIA!migo iPod Integration Dock lets you leave your headphones behind. Just sit down, relax and enjoy all the wonderful music in your iPod because now you can hear it everywhere in the house. Control your iPod from anywhere, while viewing Artist and Song information from any VIA! Touch Panel in the home.
¸ Features & Specifications With ELAN’s powerful combination of products, you can now listen to your music anywhere you want. While VIA!migo lets you play all of your music throughout the house. ELAN’s full line of VIA!®dj Digital Music Servers give you one-touch, on-screen access to your entire CD collection and include a fast and easy PC/Mac-to-iPod interface so you can take any of it on the road. At home or on the go, ALL your music is now right at your fingertips.
¸ NOTE: RS-232 provides two way feedback that enables you to view media and iPod information, such as Track Titles, Artist information, Play Status, etc. on Olé Touchpads. This requires the use of an ELAN SS1 System Station.
¸ 6 1 2 5 4 3 1 IPOD SUPPORT STAND 3 VIA!MIGO DOCK 5 AC POWER ADAPTER 2 ADJUSTMENT SCREW 4 POWER STATUS LIGHT 6 RJ45-DB9 CONNECTOR AND CABLE Figure 2: VIA!migo Components 6 ©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved
¸ Specifications Inputs/Outputs Description Left/Right Audio Analog audio output (Variable or Fixed) Video Composite video output S-Video Separated analog video output (simultaneously active) Power Supply Input 100-240VAC, 47-63 Hz Power Supply 10VDC, 1.
¸ Getting Started Connecting your VIA!migo to your Home Entertainment System is a snap. To connect the VIA!migo to a Home Entertainment System: 1. Assemble your VIA!migo - Attach the VIA!migo iPod Support Stand and make the proper power, audio and video connections to your Home Entertainment System. 2. Connect your iPod and adjust VIA!migo Stand - Adjust the VIA!migo Stand to fit your particular iPod. 3. Select your media and play - Turn on VIA!migo, then select some music on your iPod.
¸ Connections REMOTE IN 1 2 S-VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 AUDIO 5 10V DC 6 DATE I/O 7 Figure 3: VIA!migo Connections 1 Remote In 5 2 S-Video Out 6 Right Audio Out 10VDC PWR Jack 3 Composite Video Out 7 *Data I/O Port 4 Left Audio Out * Warning: The Data I/O Port is NOT an Ethernet connection and may cause damage to the router, VIA!migo and the iPod if it is connected to an ethernet router.
¸ Connecting the VIA!migo to a Home Stereo or A/V Receiver There are several different ways you can connect the VIA!migo to your existing Home Entertainment System: 1. Connect the Left and Right Audio Outputs to a stereo or A/V Receiver. Connect the Video Output directly to a TV. 2. Connect the Left and Right Audio Outputs and Video Output to a TV. 3. Connect the Left and Right Audio Outputs to an ELAN Multi-Room System and the Video Output to an ELAN VIA! Touch Panel.
¸ Control Connections IR Control The VIA!migo may be controlled by IR or RS-232. IR control is the simplest connection and will provide all control options but WILL NOT provide feedback when used with Olé Touchpads. Feedback, in the case of IR controlled applications, occurs on a TV or VIA! Touch Panel dispaly. Use a mono 3.5mm interconnect cable between an IR Out port from an ELAN Multi-Room Controller or other IR device and the Remote In port on the VIA!migo as shown in Figure 5.
¸ RS-232 Control RS-232 serial control provides reliable control from VIA! Touch Panels and Olé Touchpads. In addition to control capabilities, RS-232 control allows Olé Touchpads to display feedback (Title, Track, etc.). An ELAN SS1 System Station is required to display feedback on Olé Touchpads. Use the included RJ-45 to DB-9 Adaptor when connecting the VIA!migo to the SS1. Note: Maximum distance between the VIA!migo and an SS1 is 300'.
¸ 5 4 9 3 8 2 7 RS-232 Adapter DB-9 Pin 2 = TX Pin 3 = RX Pin 5 = Ground RS-232 Adapter RJ-45 Pin 2 (Blue White) = TX Pin 3 (Orange) = RX Pin 5 (Green) = Ground 1 6 8765 4321 WARNING: CONNECT ONLY PINS 2, 3, AND 5. DO NOT CONNECT OTHER PINS TO THE SS1. CONNECTING TO OTHER PINS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT! Figure 7: RS-232 Adapter Pinout The pinout shown in Figure 7 shows the Transmit (TX), Receive (RX), and Ground (GND) connections for the RS-232 to RJ-45 Adapter.
¸ Connecting VIA!migo to an ELAN Multi-Room Controller Remotely Located Source VIA!migo connects to ELAN’s Multi-Room Controllers as a Source much like a DVD player, VCR, or cable box. Figure 8 shows the VIA!migo hooked up to an ELAN System12 using Cat-5 to connect an LSWP (Local Source Wall Plate Kit to pass Audio, Video and IR between the VIA!migo and the S12 chassis using Cat-5. Note: The LSWP is specific to S12 Systems and will not work with other Multi-Room Controllers VIA!migo 3&.
¸ Figure 9 shows the VIA!migo connected directly to an ELAN Multi-Room controller using an RSWP (Remote Source Wall Plate Kit) to pass Audio, Video and IR between the VIA!migo and a Multi-Room Controller using Cat-5. Note: The RSWP is NOT system-specific and will work with any Multi-Room Controller or Stereo-A/V receiver. VIA!migo 3&.
¸ Multi-Room Controller Applications S12 Coax Cable VIA!64 Cat-5 TO SENSE INPUTS 1 TM EXT IR USE STEREO 3.
¸ S12 VIA!64 Coax Cable Cat-5 TO SENSE INPUTS 1 TM USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY 3 5 6 4 2 ZONE LOCAL ZONE 1 1 2 LOCAL EXT IR ANTENNA XM MONO FM ZONE LOCAL 3 Cat-5 ZONE 4 LOCAL ZONE 4 5 ZONE LOCAL 7 7 LOCAL ZONE LOCAL 6 VIA!POWER -- + 6 ZONE LOCAL 8 8 Cat-5 Coax Cable 16VDC / 10A PWR4 16 VDC/ 4A 16VDC / 4A VIA!NET LSWP Local Source Wall Plate PS12 L IN SOURCE R VIDEO VIA!migo IR OUT 3.
¸ Zone 2 TV Monitor S12 Composite Video Cable Zone 2 Z•250 Coax Cable Cat-5 TO SENSE INPUTS 1 TM EXT IR USE STEREO 3.
¸ Zone 2 TV Monitor S12 Composite Video Cable Zone 2 Z•250 Cat-5 Coax Cable TO SENSE INPUTS 1 VIA!64 USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY 3 5 6 4 2 ZONE LOCAL ZONE 1 1 2 ZONE LOCAL ZONE 4 4 5 EXT IR ANTENNA XM MONO LOCAL ZONE LOCAL ZONE FM LOCAL 3 TM Cat-5 ZONE LOCAL 7 7 LOCAL 6 VIA!POWER -- + 6 ZONE LOCAL 8 8 16VDC / 10A 16VDC / 4A VIA!NET Cat-5 16 VDC/ 4A PWR4 Coax PS12 L IN Zone 1 VIA!migo 3.
¸ Connecting To Your A/V System To connect to your A/V System with or without a VIA! Touch Panel: 1. Plug the included AC power adapter into the back of the VIA!migo base, and the other end into any available AC power outlet. 2. Plug the A/V Cable into the back of the VIA!migo base. Be sure to match the color on the A/V plugs (Red, White and Yellow) with the corresponding jack color or input type. 3. Plug the other end of the A/V Cable into the corresponding jacks of any available input on the A/V system.
¸ Connecting Your iPod Adjusting VIA!migo to Fit Your iPod The VIA!migo can fit any dockable iPod. It can even be used with many iPod protective cases left on. The first time you use your iPod, and if you ever use another size iPod, you should adjust the VIA!migo’s Support Stand to accommodate your particular iPod. See Figure 14 for an example. To adjust the VIA!migo to fit your iPod: 1. Loosen the Support Stand screw and slide the Support Stand as far back as it can go; 2.
¸ Figure 14: VIA!migo iPod Support Stand 22 ©2007 ELAN Home Systems • All Rights Reserved
¸ Operation VIA!migo Modes VIA!migo has two distinct modes; Dock Mode (On-Screen Navigation) and iPod Mode. It’s very important to understand the differences between the two. NOTE: To toggle between iPod Mode and Dock (On-Screen Navigation) Mode, simply issue the Mode IR command to toggle the mode state or issue the discrete iPod Mode or Dock Mode command. Dock Mode (On-Screen Navigation) Dock Mode allows you to view, navigate and select your iPod media on your TV screen or VIA! Touch Panel.
¸ On-Screen Music Navigation Use on-screen navigation by selecting the Dock Mode to control and display your iPod music, including Playlists, Albums, Artists, Songs, etc. You can also choose Screen Savers to customize your VIA!migo. To navigate through the categories of your music: 1. Select Music from the Home Menu screen using the UP/DOWN Navigation Arrows. 2. Select the Enter Button or Right Navigation Arrow to view the Music Listing page. 3.
¸ iPod Mode iPod Mode lets you browse and select music, pictures and video directly from your iPod. You can navigate your iPod menu screens via the arrow buttons on a VIA! Touch Panel or directly on the iPod itself while docked on top of theVIA!migo. Use iPod Mode when: • • Using the VIA!migo connected to your stereo Playing and navigating the iPod media The iPod Mode can be entered by issuing the iPod Mode IR command to the Dock.
¸ Basic On-Screen Display Navigation Figure 8 shows the on-screen button layout features of a VIA! Touch Panel with a VIA!migo program downloaded to the touch panel.
¸ On-Screen Display Navigation Page Layout Item # Description 1 Displays the “Now Playing” information of the current track, along with play status. 2 Returns to the first page in the navigation tree (Home Page). 3 Used to browse up and down through the current menu list. 4 Selects the highlighted menu item or initiates the selected track to play 5 Allows you to move backward or forward in that navigation tree. 6 Allows you to play or pause the current media track.
¸ Item # Description 10 Controls the volume up or down for the current zone. 11 Mute the audio in the specific zone. 12 Allows you to select the next or previous media track 13 Indicates the highlighted menu item on the screen. .
¸ For basic On-Screen Display Navigation, perform the steps shown in Figure 16. 1. Select Music from the Home Menu Screen. 2. Select the listing of music you would like to view: Playlist, Artist, Albums, Songs, Genres, Composers, or Audiobooks. 3. Scroll Up or Down to select the particular song you would like to play, then with the song highlighted, press Enter or the Right Navigation Arrow.
¸ On-Screen Navigation Tips & Tricks Shuffle Functions There are two ways to use Shuffle with your VIA!migo in On-Screen Navigation Music Mode: 1. To immediately begin shuffling your entire Music Library, select Shuffle Songs from the VIA!migo Home Menu. 2. Shuffle your music in any song list, such as Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, etc. Simply press the Shuffle button on a VIA! Touch Panel and the VIA!migo will then randomly select and play songs from the current list.
¸ Screen Savers A Screen Saver will automatically come on after a period of user inactivity. Music will continue to play. Select from the following: • • • Status Bar - displays the current song information and play status. VIA!migo Logo - bounces the VIA!migo logo around the screen. Black - displays a dark screen. Pushing any button on the VIA! Touch Panel wakes the VIA!migo screen. Screen Saver Time-Out Set the Screen Saver to appear after 2 minutes, 5 min., 10 min. or Never. The default is Never.
¸ Playing & Controlling Music The VIA!migo lets you enjoy your iPod music through your home stereo, A/V receiver, ELAN Multi-Room System, powered speakers and/or television. You can either select your music directly from your iPod (iPod Mode) or you can view, navigate and select music using VIA!migo’s On-Screen Music Navigation (Dock Mode).
¸ How to Switch Between NTSC and PAL Switching between between NTSC and PAL can be accomplished using the template in VIA!TOOLS software (see VIA!TOOLS “Help” file) or by issuing the following commands: 1. Undock the iPod from the dock 2. Issue the “Home” IR Command or navigate to the Main page and then: A. To set the VIA!migo to NTSC (default) issue the following commands: Left, Up, Left, Up. B. To set the VIA!migo to PAL mode, issue the following commands: Left, Down, Left, Down.
¸ Appendix A:FAQs/Troubleshooting FAQs FAQ Answer Does the VIA!migo charge battery in my iPod? Yes. The VIA!migo fully charges and powers your iPod whenever your iPod is connected. Do I have to use a TV with the VIA!migo? No. The VIA!migo is a music-based, remote controlled home docking system for your iPod that requires nothing but a stereo or powered speakers to play your iPod media.
¸ FAQ Answer Where are my Podcasts when I’m using onscreen navigation? The VIA!migo categorizes your Podcasts under Genres. Just select Genres from the Music Menu and find the Podcast you’d like to hear. If you want, you can organize your Podcasts into a Playlist in iTunes and then access them on your television using the VIA!migo. NOTE: Your iPod will sometimes organize certain Podcasts under Albums or Artists, so be sure to check there as well. Troubleshooting My VIA!migo isn’t working...
¸ My VIA!migo isn’t working... Possible Solution IR not working. 1. Ensure that the DB-9 to RJ-45 Adaptor used is the one that came with the VIA!migo. Disconnect the adaptor and resend IR command. 2. If the Dock is near IR interference (Plasma TV, LCD TV, sunlight, etc.) the IR Receiver Window may be flooded. Cover the IR Window and use the 3.5mm IR Input port. Video Output is unreadable. See p. 33 for steps necessary to switch between NTSC and PAL video formats. iPod will not sync with dock.
¸ Appendix B: Auxiliary Input The VIA!migo has an available Auxiliary Input on the side of the docking station. This stereo 3.5 mm mini jack allows input from an outside source to pass through the Left/Right audio outputs of the docking station. When this Auxiliary Input is used, it bypasses the iPod signal until the input jack has been removed. If the 3.5 mm mini jack is inserted while the iPod is docked and playing that will also cause the iPod audio signal to be bypassed.
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Limited Warranty ELAN HOME SYSTEMS L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants the VIA!migo™ iPod® Integration Dock to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year (1 year) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.
