DLO | TransPod ® for iPod & iPod nano USER MANUAL
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Contents Quick Start 4 Using Your DLO TransPod About FM Transmitters and the TransPod 6 Setting Up Your TransPod 6 Finding Empty Radio Frequencies 8 Tuning Your TransPod 9 TransPod Features and Settings Setting Preset Stations 10 Controlling the LCD Backlight 10 TransPod Intelligent Power Control 11 Getting the Best Sound Quality 11 Using a Cassette Adapter or Direct Input 12 Using other MP3 Players or Devices 12 Tips and Troubleshooting 13 Tech Specs 15 Warranty 17 FCC Statement
Quick Start Thank you for your purchase of the DLO TransPod, the best all-in-one iPod auto accessory in the world. We’ll get you up and running in 4 easy steps: 1. Connect the Charger Arm to the TransPod Cradle. 2. Adjust the TransPod to fit into your Auto Power Outlet and plug it in. 3. Tune your car stereo to 88.5 FM. 4. Slide your iPod or iPod nano into the TransPod and press Play. You can now enjoy your iPod’s music played through your car stereo, while it’s charging and securely cradled.
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Using Your TransPod About the DLO TransPod FM Transmitter The TransPod is basically a mini radio station that broadcasts your iPod, iPod nano or iPod mini’s audio to the FM radio in your car, truck, boat – anything that has a 12v Auto Power Outlet. It also charges the battery in your iPod while cradling it for easy access in your car. The TransPod has two triangular buttons either side of its LCD screen for easy tuning.
3. Tune your car stereo to 88.5 FM. This is the default broadcast frequency for the TransPod. If your TransPod is already plugged in, you should hear silence. If 88.5 is not an empty frequency in your area (i.e. there is music or talk already on that station in your area) you may hear static. Try finding another station in your area with less interference. For help doing this, please see Finding Empty Radio Frequencies [pg 8]. 4. Slide your iPod or iPod nano into the TransPod’s Cradle and press play.
Finding Empty Radio Frequencies If you live in a big city with a lot of radio stations, finding an empty FM frequency can be tricky. What is an empty frequency? It’s a frequency on your car radio where you can’t hear a radio station, where there is only static, not even a faint radio station can be heard. Here are some tips for finding an empty frequency: • Be sure to search the entire spectrum of FM frequencies, from 88.1 to 107.9. Don’t just look to the low end of the dial.
Tuning Your TransPod To tune your TransPod, use the triangular tuning buttons on either side of the LCD display on the front of the TransPod Cradle. Use the right button for tuning up, left button for tuning down. The TransPod also has 4 preset stations you can try. The default frequencies for these presets are 88.1, 94.9, 100.9, and 107.9. To cycle through these presets, press the Preset button on the right side of the TransPod. The LCD will show which preset number you’re writing to, ie.
Features & Settings Setting Preset Stations To set your own preset stations follow these simple steps: 1. Tune the TransPod to the station you’d like to set a Preset for. 2. Press and hold the preset button on the right side of the TransPod for a few seconds. The display on the TransPod will flash the preset channel you just set, e.g., CHO1 to confirm your setting. 3. To add a second preset, cycle to another preset number by pressing the preset button and repeat step 2.
TransPod Intelligent Power Control The TransPod contains Intelligent Power Control. It turns on automatically when you plug it in or when you connect your iPod. It then automatically shuts itself off when not in use for 2 minutes. This feature is ideal for owners of cars that do not turn their Auto Power Outlets off. TransPod will turn itself off – and protect your battery for you. To manually power down the TransPod, hold the Backlight Button down for several seconds.
Using TransPod with a Cassette Adapter or Auxiliary Audio Input in your car The TransPod can be connected to your car stereo with a cassette adapter or a mini plug cable for cars with auxiliary input jacks. This is a great idea because your TransPod will still cradle and charge your iPod, and it will provide access to the superior line-out signal from the iPod dock to your cassette adapter or car input. LINE OUT The output for these applications is located on the right side of the TransPod.
Tips & Troubleshooting I can’t seem to find a comfortable fit for the TransPod in my car. What can I do? All car interiors are different in their placement of their Auto Power Outlets. It can be challenging finding just the right way to fit TransPod into certain cars. Do loosen the arms for complete flexibility when attempting to fit the unit into your car. Also try the Extension Arm to fit seemingly difficult or out of the way positions.
If I leave the TransPod plugged into my car’s power outlet, will it drain my car battery? No. The Intelligent Power Control will automatically turn the TransPod off after 2 minutes of inactivity. When off, the TransPod uses no power at all. Can I use the TransPod with the iPod shuffle or other devices? Yes. Just plug any audio device into the TransPod Auxiliary Input Jack on the left side of the unit using a standard male-to-male mini plug (not included).
Tech Specs FM TRANSMITTER Modulation: FM Stereo RF Output Frequency Range: 88.1 - 107.9 MHz Default Preset Frequencies (MHz): 88.1, 94.9, 100.9, and 107.9 Frequency Adjustment: 0.1 MHz per step Frequency Response: 50Hz ~ 15KHz Transmitter Range: Up to 30 feet (9M) POWER Input Voltage: 12 – 16 VDC Input Current: 1A @ DC12V~16V CONNECTORS Auxiliary Input Jack: 3.5mm Stereo mini jack Direct Output: 3.
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Warranty Digital Lifestyle Outfitters Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty What This Warranty Covers. DLO (Digital Lifestyle Outfitters) warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for DLO. What This Warranty Does Not Cover.
FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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