Remote Interactive Dock Instruction Manual
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Getting Started
With the Onkyo RI Dock, you can easily play the 
music stored on your Apple
*
 iPod
*
 through 
your Onkyo audio system and enjoy great 
sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos 
on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display 
(OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select 
your iPod’s contents on your TV, and with the 
supplied remote controller, you can control 
your iPod from the comfort of your sofa. You 
can even use your Onkyo amp’s remote con-
troller to operate your iPod.
, which stands for Remote Interactive, is an 
exclusive Onkyo control system that allows all 
-capable Onkyo audio components to be 
turned on or off together, and your amp to turn 
on automatically and select the appropriate 
input source when playback is started on a 
source component. It also allows you to control 
your iPod with your amp’s remote controller.
In this manual, the DS-A3 Remote Interactive 
Dock is referred to as the “RI Dock.”
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Easily links iPod touch (1st generation),
iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod classic,
iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod nano 
(4th generation), iPod (4th generation), 
iPod (5th generation), iPod nano (2nd 
generation), iPod nano (1st generation),
iPod photo, iPod mini with Onkyo A/V 
systems
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iPod Video Playback
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Resume Music and Video Playback 
Function 
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Component Video Output is supported by 
iPod nano (3rd generation) and iPod 
classic at 480p or 576p Resolution, and by 
iPod touch at 480i or 576i Resolution
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Onscreen Display to Show iPod’s contents
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Dedicated Remote Control Supplied
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Gold-Plated Audio/Video Outputs
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Connectable with any Onkyo RI-
compatible A/V Systems or Components
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Remote Control Operability via Onkyo's 
Remote Interactive (RI) System
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Recharging Function via AC
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Available in Black Only
For the latest information on the RI Dock, see 
the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com
 * iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
About the RI Dock
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