Important Safety Instructions .. 2
Digital Media Transport
ND-S1
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo product. Please
read this manual carefully before making any con-
nections or using this product. By following these
instructions, you’ll get the best audio performance
and the most listening pleasure from your Onkyo
product. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal
use only, recording copyrighted material is ille-
gal without the permission of the copyright
holder.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
2. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a
soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of
mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immedi-
ately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use
abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chem-
ical solvents, because they may damage the fin-
ish or remove the panel lettering.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
Modèle canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
3. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-
uid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your
Onkyo dealer.
For some models
Before use, connect the appropriate AC plug adapter
to the AC adapter.
4. Do not use other AC adapters, car power adapt-
ers, or battery holders containing regular or
rechargeable batteries, as they may damage the
product.
The type of plug adapter depends on the place of
purchase.
For U.S. models
Disconnect
Connect
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
Notch
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
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Features
Recommended iPod Models
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod classic
■ With the Onkyo ND-S1 Digital Media
Transport, you can easily play the music
stored on your iPod through your Onkyo
audio system and enjoy great sound.
■ The ND-S1 processes the digital audio sig-
nal directly from your iPod for high-quality
digital audio output (optical or coaxial).
■ The built-in USB audio interface allows
you to output the music stored on your PC
digitally (optical or coaxial).
• iPod touch
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPod Models with Limited Support:
• iPod nano
• iPod (5th generation)
■ Music stored on your PC can be output dig-
itally even when the ND-S1 is powered by
only the USB bus.
■ Easily sync your iPod with your iTunes
music library on your PC.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
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“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically to iPod
and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
■ If your iPod supports TV out, connecting
the ND-S1’s VIDEO jack to your TV or AV
receiver allows to you to enjoy videos.
■ In addition to the included remote control-
ler, you can also use your Onkyo amp or AV
Notes:
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receiver’s remote controller.
• On the 5th generation iPod and iPod nano,
the click wheel is disabled during playback.
Use the ND-S1’s [iPod] button to start and
stop playback and the remote controller to
control other iPod functions.
■ The ND-S1 charges your iPod while you
enjoy your music.
1. When powered by only the USB bus, some iPod
functionality is not available and your iPod will not
be charged, so always use the included AC adapter
when possible.
• Before using the ND-S1, update your iPod
with the latest software, available from the
2. Only
-capable Onkyo amp and AV receiver
remote controllers are supported.
• The instructions in this manual apply to
iPod models as of June 2009 and may
change with future upgrades to the iPod
software.
If the remote controller supplied with your Onkyo
amp or AV receiver has separate POWER ON and
STANDBY buttons, operation is as follows:
• When the amp or AV receiver is set to Standby,
only the amp or AV receiver turns On.
• When the amp or AV receiver is already On, the
ND-S1 turns On.
So to turn on the ND-S1 when the amp or AV
receiver is set to Standby, on the remote controller
supplied with your amp or AV receiver, you must
press the [ON] button twice.
• Several generations of some iPod models
have been sold. An iPod without “xxx gen-
eration” in its name indicates the first gen-
eration of that particular iPod.
• The AC adapter supplied with the ND-S1 is
designed exclusively for use with the
ND-S1. Do not use it with any another
device. Likewise, do not use any other AC
adapter with the ND-S1. Doing so may
damage the ND-S1.
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories.
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AC adapter
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Optical audio cable
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USB cable
Remote controller
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Video cable
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Instruction Manual
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end
of the product name indicates the color. Specifica-
tions and operations are the same regardless of
color.
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Getting to Know the ND-S1
sync has been cancelled. While the indicator
is flashing, you cannot operate any buttons
details.
Front and Top
Rear Panel
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1 ON/STANDBY button
Sets the ND-S1 to On or Standby.
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REMOTE CONTROL jack
Connects to the jack on another
capable Onkyo component for linked oper-
ation. This connection should not be used
details.
2 Remote control sensor
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Receives control signals from the remote
controller.
3 STANDBY indicator
Lights up when the ND-S1 is on Standby. If
your iPod is charging during Standby, it
flashes slowly.
2 OPTICAL AUDIO OUT jack
This optical digital audio output jack con-
nects to an optical digital audio input on a
system component, amp, or AV receiver.
4 iPod dock connector
Connects to your iPod.
5 iPod button/indicator
3 COAXIAL AUDIO OUT jack
Press this button to use your iPod. Press
repeatedly to start and stop iPod playback.
The indicator lights up blue when your iPod
is selected.
This coaxial digital audio output jack con-
nects to a coaxial digital audio input on a
system component, amp, or AV receiver.
4 USB port
6 PC button/indicator
Connects to a USB port on your PC for play-
ing music stored on your PC and iTunes
sync.
With the ND-S1 connected to your PC via
USB, press this button to output the music
stored on your PC digitally from the ND-S1.
The indicator lights up green when your PC
is selected.
5 VIDEO OUT jack
Connects to a composite video input on
your TV or AV receiver for video playback.
7 SYNC/UNSYNC button/indicator
6 DC IN 5V 1A jack
With the ND-S1 connected to your PC via
USB, and your iPod inserted in the ND-S1,
press this button to sync your iPod with your
iTunes music library on your PC. The indica-
tor lights up red while sync is in progress.
Connect the included AC adapter here.
To cancel sync, press and hold this button
for at least 2 seconds. The indicator will flash
for a few moments and stop flashing when
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Using the Remote Controller
Aiming the Remote Controller
Replacing the Battery
The included remote controller uses a CR2025
type battery. Always use with the same type.
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1. To open the battery
compartment, press
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Remove the battery-protect tab before use.
2. While pressing the
tab as shown, slide
out the old battery.
Point the included remote controller toward
the ND-S1’s remote control sensor, as shown.
Remote control sensor
ND-S1
3. Slide the new battery
into the compart-
ON/STANDBY
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iPod
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Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably
if the ND-S1 is subjected to bright light, such
as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluores-
cent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.
Notes:
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably,
try replacing the battery.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller
for a long time, remove the battery to pre-
vent damage from leakage or corrosion.
• If another remote controller of the same type
is used in the same room, or the ND-S1 is
installed close to equipment that uses infra-
red rays, the remote controller may not work
reliably.
• An expired battery should be removed as
soon as possible to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Don’t put anything on top of the remote con-
troller, such as a book or magazine, because a
button may be pressed continuously,
thereby draining the battery.
• Misuse of lithium batteries may cause a fire
or chemical burn. Always keep out of reach
of children. Never disassemble, charge, heat
above 100°C, or incinerate.
• The remote controller may not work reliably
if the ND-S1 is installed in a rack behind col-
ored glass doors. Keep this in mind when
installing.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equiv-
alent type.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s
an obstacle between it and the ND-S1’s
remote control sensor.
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Connecting the ND-S1
1. Using the included optical audio cable,
connect the ND-S1’s OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
jack to an optical digital audio input jack
on your amp or AV receiver.
Connecting an Amp or AV Receiver
Connect the ND-S1 to a digital audio input on
your Onkyo amp or AV receiver that can be
assigned to an input selector whose Input Dis-
play can be set to “DOCK.” Setup varies
depending on your particular amp or AV
receiver model. Refer to the Digital Input Setup
and Changing the Display sections of your amp
or AV receiver’s instruction manual for details.
2. If your iPod supports TV out, use the
included video cable to connect the
ND-S1’s VIDEO OUT jack to a composite
video input on your TV or AV receiver.
3. Using the included
cable, connect the
ND-S1’s REMOTE CONTROL jack to an
TV
PC
jack on your amp or AV receiver.
4. Connect the included AC adapter to the
ND-S1’s DC IN 5V 1A jack, and plug the AC
adapter into a suitable wall outlet.
VIDEO
INPUT
Notes:
• The ND-S1’s audio outputs are digital out-
puts. If the digital audio input on your amp or
AV receiver cannot be assigned to an input
selector whose Input Display can be set to
USB cable
Video
cable
ND-S1
“DOCK,” do not connect the
cable, other-
wise a malfunction may occur.
• Do not place the ND-S1 on top of a compo-
nent that gets warm or one with has air vents
on top, as it may interfere with that compo-
nent’s cooling or cause the component or
ND-S1 to overheat. Place it next to the com-
ponent, use an audio rack, etc.
Optical digital
audio cable
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outlet
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AC adapter
AV receiver
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Notes:
Inserting Your iPod into the ND-S1
• If the [iPod] indicator does not light up after
you’ve inserted your iPod, this means that
your iPod is not properly seated on the dock
connector. Make sure your iPod is seated
properly on the dock connector.
Prepare the adapter that came with your iPod.
1. Gently push down and slide open the dock
cover on the ND-S1.
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• To prevent dock connector damage, don’t
twist your iPod when inserting or removing
it, and be careful not to knock your iPod
while it’s inserted.
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• Don’t use your iPod with any other accesso-
ries, such as FM transmitters and micro-
phones, because they may cause a
malfunction.
2. Insert the adapter supplied with your iPod,
then push your iPod firmly onto the
ND-S1’s dock connector.
■ Removing the iPod Adapter
To remove the iPod adapter from the ND-S1,
insert a small flathead screwdriver into the slot,
and lift it out, as shown below.
Adapter supplied
with iPod
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Notes:
• If you use a case with your iPod, always
remove it before you insert it. Otherwise, it
may not connect properly and a malfunction
may occur.
• Do not insert your iPod into the ND-S1 with-
out the adapter that came with it, as it may
put unnecessary strain on the iPod or
ND-S1’s dock connector, causing permanent
damage.
When you insert your iPod, the ND-S1 works as
follows depending on the status of your iPod.
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iPod not playing:
The ND-S1 starts charging your iPod and the
STANDBY indicator flashes slowly.
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iPod playing:
The ND-S1 turns on, the [iPod] indicator
lights up blue, and your iPod continues play-
ing.
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Playing the Music and Videos on Your iPod
select the next song. Press the Previous [t]
Music and Video Playback
button to return to the beginning of the cur-
rent song, press again to select previous
songs.
1. On your iPod, select the song or video you
want to play.
Press and hold to fast forward or rewind.
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4 Play/Pause [L] button
Press to start playback on your iPod. Your
iPod will turn on automatically if it’s not
already on. Press the button again to pause
playback.
3. Press the remote controller’s Play/Pause
[L] button, or the ND-S1’s [iPod] button
to start playback.
See below for additional remote controller
operation and system functions.
5 PLAYLIST Up/Down [B]/[N] buttons
If your iPod contains playlists, press the
PLAYLIST Up [B] button to select the previ-
ous playlist. Press the PLAYLIST Down [N]
button to select the next playlist on your
iPod.
Remote Controller Button Operation
You can use the following buttons to control
your iPod. Actual operation may vary depend-
ing on your iPod model, its generation, and
firmware version.
6 SHUFFLE button
Press repeatedly to set the shuffle function
on your iPod (Song, Album, or Off).
7 SYNC/UNSYNC button
ON/
STANDBY
Press to start or cancel iPod sync. The indica-
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tor shows the current status.
SYNC/
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UNSYNC
8 ALBUM Up/Down [B]/[N] buttons
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3
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Used to change albums.
To change album, start album or all song
playback, then press the ALBUM Up/Down
[B]/[N] buttons.
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5
PLAYLIST
SHUFFLE
ALBUM
REPEAT
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9 REPEAT button
Press repeatedly to set the repeat function
on your iPod (One, All, or Off).
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Some of the iPod functions that you can control
with this remote controller can also be con-
trolled with the remote controller that came
with your amp or AV receiver. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your amp or
AV receiver for details.
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1 ON/STANDBY button
Sets the ND-S1 to On or Standby.
2 iPod/PC button
Press repeatedly to select your iPod or PC.
3 Previous/Next [t]/[Y] buttons
During playback or while playback is
paused, press the Next [Y] button to
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Notes:
System Functions
• Linked operations do not work with video
playback or when the alarm is set to play a
sound.
You can use the following system functions:
■ System On
• If you use your iPod with any other accesso-
ries, iPod playback detection may not work.
When you turn on your amp or AV receiver, the
ND-S1 and iPod turn on automatically. In addi-
tion, when the ND-S1 and iPod are on, some
amps and AV receivers can be turned on by
pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button.
■ Operating Notes
• Use your amp or AV receiver’s volume con-
trol to adjust the playback volume.
■ System Off
When you turn off your amp or AV receiver, the
ND-S1 and iPod automatically go on Standby.
• While your iPod is inserted in the ND-S1, its
volume control has no effect.
■ Timer Off
• If you do adjust the volume control on your
iPod while it’s inserted in the ND-S1, be
careful that it’s not set too loud before you
reconnect your earphones.
If you set your amp or AV receiver’s sleep timer,
the ND-S1 and iPod will automatically switch to
Standby at the specified sleep time.
■ Timer Play
Note:
If you set your amp or AV receiver’s play timer,
the ND-S1 and iPod will automatically turn on
and your iPod will start playback at the speci-
fied time.
• On the 5th generation iPod and iPod nano,
the click wheel is disabled during playback.
Use the ND-S1’s [iPod] button to start and
stop playback and the remote controller to
control other iPod functions.
■ Auto Power On
If you press the remote controller’s Play/Pause
[L] button while your amp or AV receiver is
on Standby, your amp or AV receiver will turn
on automatically, select your iPod as the input
source, and your iPod will start playback.
■ Direct Change
if you start iPod playback while listening to
another input source, your amp or AV receiver
will automatically switch to the input to which
the ND-S1 is connected.
■ Other Remote Controllers
You can use the remote controller that came
with your amp or AV receiver to control other
iPod functions. The available functionality
depends on your amp or AV receiver. See the
instruction manual that came with your amp or
AV receiver for details.
■ iPod Alarm
If you use the Alarm function on your iPod to
start playback, your amp or AV receiver will turn
on at the specified time and select your iPod as
the input source automatically.
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Syncing Your iPod to Your PC
You can transfer songs and videos from your
iTunes music library on your PC to your iPod by
using sync. (Videos are restricted to iPod mod-
els that support video.)
■ iTunes Restore Function
If iTunes detects any damaged data on your
iPod, it will attempt to restore it. When the
restore process is complete, the ND-S1’s sync
function may cancel automatically, in which
case you’ll need to press the [SYNC/UNSYNC]
button again to sync.
1. Using the included USB cable, connect the
ND-S1’s USB port to a USB port on your PC.
2. Press the [SYNC/UNSYNC] button.
The indicator lights up red, iTunes opens on
your PC, and sync starts.
The following operating systems are sup-
ported: Windows XP, Windows Vista.
ND-S1
Remote controller
* iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
* Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
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Note:
• In the iTunes settings, if the “Automatically
sync when this iPod is connected” option is
not selected, iTunes will not open automati-
cally and you’ll have to start iTunes manually.
Note:
Follow the steps below if you want to cancel
sync. Failure to follow these steps may result
in data loss or malfunction.
1. In iTunes, click the Eject button to eject
your iPod.
2. Press and hold the [SYNC/UNSYNC] but-
ton for at least 2 seconds.
After a few moments, the
[SYNC/UNSYNC] indicator flashes, indi-
cating sync has been cancelled.
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Playing the Music on Your PC Through the ND-S1
By connecting the ND-S1 to a USB port on your
PC, you can play the music stored on your PC
through your Onkyo audio system.
1. Using the included USB cable, connect the
ND-S1’s USB port to a USB port on your PC.
2. Press the ND-S1’s [PC] button, or the
[iPod/PC] button on the included remote
controller to select PC.
The [PC] indicator lights up green.
ND-S1
Remote controller
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3. Start music playback on your PC.
Use your amp or AV receiver’s volume con-
trol to adjust the playback volume.
Note:
• If the ND-S1 is not recognized as a USB audio
device even after restarting your PC, in the
Control Panel, open “Sounds & Audio
Devices” and select “USB Audio DAC” as the
default sound playback device. For more
information, see the “Sound Troubleshooter”
in Windows Help.
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Troubleshooting
No Sound or Video
Remote Controller doesn’t work
• Make sure your iPod is connected properly.
• Make sure your iPod is seated properly on
the dock connector. If your iPod is in a case, it
may not connect properly, so always remove
the case before inserting your iPod into the
ND-S1.
• If there’s no video, make sure you iPod sup-
ports TV out.
• Make sure your iPod is playing.
• Make sure your amp or AV receiver is turned
on, the input to which the ND-S1 is con-
nected is selected as the input source, and
the volume control is not set to minimum.
• Your iPod cannot be controlled while it’s dis-
playing the Apple logo.
• If your remote controller has Remote Mode
buttons, make sure the mode necessary to
control your iPod is selected.
• Make sure all plugs are pushed in all the way.
• Make sure the ND-S1 is connected to the cor-
rect input jacks on your amp or AV receiver. If
there’s no video, check your video connec-
tions. Do not connect the ND-S1 to any jacks
on your amp or AV receiver labeled OUT.
• If you’re using the remote controller that
came with your amp or AV receiver, be sure
to point it toward your amp or AV receiver
when you want to control your iPod.
• An
cable connection is required with
• Make sure the AC adapter is properly con-
nected to the ND-S1 and a suitable wall out-
let.
some components, but not others. If you
connect it by mistake, remote control may
• Try resetting your iPod.
• Try resetting your iPod.
• If you remove then re-insert your iPod, it may
not be recognized temporarily. In this case,
press and hold down the ND-S1’s [iPod] but-
ton for at least 2 seconds to reset the ND-S1.
If it’s still not recognized, disconnect the USB
cable and AC adapter, then reconnect them.
Others
• Before using one of the other components
connected to your amp or AV receiver, stop
playback on your iPod. If playback is not
stopped, the Direct Change function may
select your iPod as the input source by mis-
take at the transition between songs.
• Depending on the backlight setting on your
iPod, the display may become dim during
use. If the display is hard to see, change the
backlight setting on your iPod.
• Do not use Cover Flow while playing music
on your iPod, as it may stop iPod playback or
cause noise.
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Specifications
Power supply:
100–240 V AC
■ PC System requirements
adapter (5V/1A)
• Windows XP (SP2 or later) or Windows Vista
• 1 GHz or faster processor
• At least 512 MB of memory
Power consumption:
USB consumption:
3.5 W
250 mA
• 200 MB of free hard drive space to install
iTunes (additional free space required to
store music and videos)
Standby consumption: Less than 0.4 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8-1/16 x 1-3/8 x 6-7/8
inches
205 x 35 x 175 mm
• DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics adapter
• At least 32 MB of video memory
• 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• Internet connection
Weight:
Jacks:
1.17 lbs. (530 g)
Optical digital audio
output, coaxial digital
audio output, com-
posite video output,
Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without notice.
USB port,
jack
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