SYSTEM SETUP
Control Dock
The iFi system comes with five adapters that allow different
model iPods to work with the control dock. Choose the adapter
that matches your iPod and insert it in the top of the dock until it
is snugly in place, with the slot centered over the multipin
docking connector.
Your iPod should now fit easily but securely into the top of the
dock, with the multipin connector at the base of the slot sliding
into the socket along the iPod's bottom edge. The iFi dock will
flex slightly when you insert your iPod to relieve stress on the
connector. To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force when
inserting the iPod.
All iPod functions are available when it is in the iFi dock.
Basic System Connections
The control dock and the two satellite speakers connect to the
subwoofer, which powers the entire system.
• Turn the Power switch on the subwoofer's back panel Off and
unplug the AC power cord.
• The control dock has an attached cable. Connect the end of
that cable to the matching jack on the subwoofer.
• Use the supplied twin-conductor speaker cables to connect
the satellite speakers to the binding-post output terminals on
the subwoofer's back panel. Follow these directions carefully
to ensure correct operation. Loosen the nuts on the speaker
binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are
fully exposed. For each conductor, insert the bare wire at the
end through one of the binding post holes and screw the nut
on the post down finger-tight against the wire. Make
sure that no strands of bare wire touch between adjacent
black and red binding posts, as this may cause amplifier
malfunction or damage. Also be sure that the conductor
attached to the black (negative) terminal on each satellite is
attached to the matching black spring clip on the subwoofer
and that the red (positive) terminal on each satellite is
connected to the matching red spring clip on the subwoofer.
Reversing these connections (black to red and red to black)
will reduce bass output and impair overall sound quality.
The dashed line on the speaker cable will help in making
a correct connection.
• Attach the female end of the power cord to the matching
socket on the subwoofer and the male end to an AC
wall outlet.
• The speakers can be used with or without their grilles
attached. The grilles are held in place by magnetic catches. To
remove a grille, pull it forward; to replace, just line its edges
up with the speaker's front panel and let it snap into position.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the subwoofer grille as it
is permanently attached.
Auxiliary Audio Input
The control dock also has a 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary
audio input on its back panel. It allows you to listen to an
external source (a portable CD player, for example) through the
system. When a plug is inserted in this jack, the system
automatically switches to the auxiliary input. To switch back to
the iPod, disconnect the auxiliary input.
A similar input on the subwoofer's back panel can also be used
with any external source, but it is primarily intended to connect to
the audio output from a computer. This input is mixed with the