DOCKING SPEAKER STATION FOR iPod®
OWNER'S MANUAL
JiSS-550
(iPod® Not Included)
PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
JISS-550 IB 148.5 x 210mm
4 297 X 210mm 16
80GMS PAPER BK+BK
2007.05.12 VER 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety.
However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating
instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take
special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on the unit.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. 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 following measures:
1.Water and Moisture
The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool or in a set basement.
2.Ventilation
The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.
Also, it should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, which may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
Minimum distances (10cm) around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation; the ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
3.Heat and Flame
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.
4.Power Source
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
5.Cleaning
The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the section "Care and Maintenance" of this manual for
cleaning instructions.
6.Object and Liquid Entry
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on
the product.
7.Attachments
Do not use attachments no recommended by the product manufacturer.
8.Lightning and Power Surge Protection
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
9.Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
of electric shock.
10.Damage Requiring Service
PRODUCT FEATURES
JiSS-550 is aDocking Speaker Stationfor iPod whichincorporates the followingfeatures :
Player / Re-chargerfor iPod , iPodmini and iPod nano
Interchangeable iPodAdaptors
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A.The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B.Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C.The unit has been exposed to rain.
Video Line-out provides video signaloutput when iPod with video isdocked
Audio line-infor connecting otherdigital audio player
Built-in 5 HighFidelity Speakers withsurround sound effect.
Subwoofer output signalis available forthe connection ofan external active(self-powered)
subwoofer.
D.The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E.The unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally.
11.Periods of Nonuse
If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, the AC adaptor should be
unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
12.Environment
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal; the use of apparatus in moderate
climates.
13.Servicing
The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user's operating
instructions. Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
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INSTALLATION
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
R emote C ontrol ba ttery
T he ba ttery compa rtmentis loca ted on the bottom of the R emote C ontrol.
(1) R emove the ba ttery compa rtment door.
Docking Cradle
Top view
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Rear view
(2) F ollow the pola rity dia gra m s hown ins ide the compa rtmenta nd ins ta ll 2 x "AAA" ba tteries
(included).
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(3) R epla ce the ba ttery compa rtment door.
W A R NING :
- B e s ure tha t the ba tteries a re ins ta lled correctly. W rong pola rity ma y da ma ge the R emote C ontrol.
- Do notmix old a nd new ba tteries .
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- Do notmix a lka line, s ta nda rd (ca rbon-z inc) or recha rgea ble (nickel-ca dmium) ba tteries .
- O nly ba tteries of the s a me or equiva lent type a s recommend a re to be us ed.
- If the R emote C ontrol is not to be us ed for a n extended period of time, remove the ba ttery.
- Do notdis pos e of ba tteries in fire, ba tteries ma y explode or lea k.
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1. iPod dockingcradle
2. iPod dockingconnector
3. Docking cradle cable with 3.5mmstereo plug
4. Audio Input Selector switch ----- Select iPOD orAuxiliary input.
AC Ada ptor C onnection
T he unit is powered by a n externa l AC Ada ptor with a n output of 15V AC , 2400 mA
(included).
(1) F irmly a nd s ecurely plug the AC Ada ptor into AC ma in outlet.
(2) Ins ert the AC Ada ptor output plug to the power input ja ck on the ba ck of the unit.
5. Auxiliary Input Jack ----- Forthe connection of external audio inputsource.
6. RCA VIDEO Jack ----- Compositevideo signal output
7. S-VIDEO Jack ----- S-Video signal output
Remote Control
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Main Unit
Top view
Front view
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Rear view
1. Infra-red Transmitter
2. ON/STANDBY
3. iPod PLAY / PAUSE
4. buttons ----- SkipiPod tracks Forward/Backwardor perform high-speedsearch.
button ----- Toturn the uniton or off
button
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5. VOLUME +/ - button ----- Adjust volume levelup or down.
6. Battery Compartment-----located on bottomof the RemoteControl.
1. ON/STANDBY
button ----- To turn the uniton or off.
2. VOLUME +/ - button ----- Adjust volume levelup or down.
3. Five Speakers
4. Remote InfraredSensor
5. AUX IN jack/Cradle connector----- Auxiliaryaudio signal input; connect cradlefor iPod docking.
6. Subwoofer Out----- For theconnection of externalactive(self-powered) Subwoofer.
7. Power Injack ----- Forthe connection ofexternal AC Adaptor.
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iPod ADAPTORS
SYSTEM PLACEMENT
Please see below for the iPod Adaptor included in the package:
We recommend that you placethe JiSS-550 properlyon your desk, counter or table.
The unit producesexceptional sound from anylistening position in the room.
However, the bestquality sound andsurround sound effects will beheard with the unit
placed directly in front of you and facing you.
iPod Models
iPod Adaptor
Docking Cover
Not Preferred
Preferred
PC
PC
Align
1st Gen
iPod nano
here
Align
2nd Gen
iPod nano
here
iPod nano
iPod mini
1-6ft
USER
USER
3Gen iPod 10/15GB
4Gen iPod 20GB
iPod Photo 20/30GB
Not Preferred
PC
Preferred
3Gen iPod 30/40GB
4Gen iPod 40GB
PC
iPod Photo 40/60GB
1-6ft
NOTE: No adaptors are provided for iPod with video 30GB, 60GB and 80GB. Please use the adaptors
included with these iPods at time of purchase. They will fit properly into the docking stations of
this system.
USER
USER
R efer to your iP od operation manual to adjust the “E Q” setting on your iP od. This will enhance the sound
and also help adjust the sound to the room you are using it in.
SYSTEM CONNECTION
iPod
120V AC/60Hz
W AL L O U T L E T
iPod
Docking
Station
AC out power
plug
AC /AC
Ada ptor
Audio Stereo
plug
Audio Cable
Before using this speaker system, please following these steps to help you to set up the system.
1. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard wall outlet rated at 120V AC/60Hz.
2. Connect the output of the AC adaptor to the Power In jack on the back of the main unit.
3. Connect the docking station audio-cable plug to the AUX IN jack on the back of the main unit.
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DOCKING 1st AND 2nd GENERATION iPod nanos
iPod DOCKING
This model includes adaptors for adopting different iP od models. If the docking cradle will not be used for an
extended period of time, it is recommended to use the “Dock C over” insert to help protect the docking
connector.
1. S elect a suitable adaptor for your iP od and insert it into the docking cradle.
2. Your iP od can now be docked by placing the connector on the bottom of
the iP od directly over the dock connector located in the docking cradle.
Seat the iPod on the dock connector to assure a proper connection.
First install the iPod nano bracket into theJ. iSS-550 Docking Cradle
1st Generation iPod nano: Align your 1st generation iPod nano to the
LEFT side ofthe opening in the nano bracket (Figure 1). Make sure
the connector on the bottom of the nano is positioned over the
connector in the JiSS-550 dock prior to seating the nano. Carefully
slide the nano down onto the connector in order to insure a secure
connection.
For docking an iP od nano, slide the dock connector to the left and
also see note on " DOC KING 1st AND 2nd G E NE R ATION
Figure 1
iP od nanos " section of this instruction manual.
2nd Generation iPod nano: Align your 2nd generation iPod nano to the
RIGHT side of the opening in the nano bracket (Figure 2 ). Make sure
the connector on the bottom of the nano is positioned over the
connector in the JiSS-550 dock prior to seating the nano. Carefully
slide the nano down onto the connector in order to insure a secure
connection.
For other iP od models, slide the dock connector to the right (center position)
and insert the iP od adaptor for the type of iPod you are using.
3. Insert your iP od with the c onnector facing down and positioned directly over the dock connector
located in the docking cradle. Seat the iPod on the dock connector to assure a proper connection.
Note: Be careful not to damage the connector when docking the nano.
Never use force when docking the nano onto the connector.
Figure 2
Insert the iP od
adaptor into the
dock cradle
Doc your iP od
with the connector
in the cradle
VIDE O OUT FR OM THE iP od
Note: When docking your iPod, p leas e be careful to avoid damaging the30-pin connectors
located on the iPod and in the docking cradle.
4. S lide the Audio Input S elector switch on the back of the docking cradle to iP od position.
You are able to view videos and photos stored in your 5th G eneration iP od on a larger television screen
or monitor using the built-in Video Output jacks on the back of the Docking C radle.
5. P ress the ON/S TANDB Y
6. P ress the P L AY / PAUS E
7. Adjust the sound level by pressing the VOL UME + / - buttons.
Note : The Volume level cannot be adjus ted us ing the volume control on your iP od when
docked.
8. The iP od charges even during playback.
9. To remove the iP od from the Docking Cradle,press and hold the P L AY/PAUS E button for three seconds
to switch off the iPod. You can now gently remove it from the docking cradle.
button to turn On the main unit.
Two video output jacks are available on the back of the Docking Cradle unit.
button to pause or resume iP od playback.
(1) S -VIDE O
S -Video signal.
(2) R C A VIDE O
composite video signal (most common on standard televisions with video in).
Video Out (For 5th G eneration iP ods with video ONL Y)
1. You can connect this unit to a television or other video display that has S -video or composite
video inputs.
2. S ecurely dock the iP od with video in the cradle.
3. C onnect the S -video cable (included) into the rear S -video jack or yellow R C A cable (included) to rear
R C A video jack on the unit.
4. C onnect the other end of the S -video or yellow R C A cable to VIDE O IN on your television or video display.
5. S lide the Audio Input S elector switch on the back of the docking cradle to iP od position.
6. S elect a movie from your iP od menu.
iP od playback control from remote control:
- P ress the P L AY/PAUS E
button to pause or resume the iP od playback;
or Backward button to skip to the next or previous song;
or Backward button for fast-forwarding or
- P ress the iP od S kip/S earch Forward
- P ress and hold the iP od S kip/S earch Forward
fast-rewinding during playback.
7. iP od: On the main menu choose video then select video setting.
8. iP od: Make sure the TV Out section is set to “ON”.
9. iP od: S witch back to the movie library and play the movie of your choice.
For P hoto view (For iP od with color dis play ONL Y - excludes nano)
1. S lide the Audio Input S election switch on the back of the docking cradle to iP od position.
2. S ecurely dock the iP od with color display.
3. iP od: At TV Out section, make sure it is set to “ON”
4. iP od: G o to P hoto Library and then press play. The slideshow will play on your device.
Note: 1. The R C A Video input connector on a television is usually color coded yellow to match the
color on the AV cable.
2. When playing slideshows or videos, the audio will only playback through the speakers on this unit.
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AUXIL IAR Y INP UT
S U B W O O F E R O U T P U T
T his model provides a n a uxilia ry a udio s igna l input for connecting a n externa l a udio device.
Y ou ma y connect a n a udio ca ble with 3. 5 mm s tereo plug (included) to the A U X IN J a ck loca ted o n
the back of the ma in unit or o n t h e b a c k of the docking c r a d l e . C onnect the other end of the ca ble to
the L ine O ut J a ck or Hea dphone J a ck of your MP 3 pla yer, C D pla yer a nd other non-docka ble iP ods.
You can now lis ten to your externa l s ource through the s pea kers of this s ys tem.
T his unit provides a seperate s ubwoofer output j a c k for connecting a n externa l a ctive (s elf-powered)
s ubwoofer speaker (not included). T h i s w i l l e n h a n c e a n d e x p a n d y o u r s o u n d by adding an extra
deep rich bass channel to the unit. The S ubwoofer O utput J a ck is loca ted o n t h e b a c k of the ma in unit.
1. C onnecting a n a udio ca ble with 3. 5 mm s tereo plug to the A U X IN J a ck on the model.
T wo options a re a va ila ble for the s ys tem s et-up.
(a ) Directly connect the a udio ca ble from a n externa l a udio device to the A U X IN ja ck loca ted o n
the ba ck of the ma in unit.
C AR E AND MAINTE NANC E
3. 5mm
S tereo plug
- Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust or extreme temperature.
- Do not tamper the internal components of the unit.
- C lean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. S olvent or detergent should never be used.
- Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
- Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps
or motors.
E xterna l Audio Device
Note: In this method, your iP od docking cradle ca nnot used or connected to ma in unit.
(b) C onnect a n a udio ca ble from a n externa l a udio device to the A U X IN ja ck loca ted o n the ba ck
of the docking cradle.
(1) S lide the A udio Input S elec tor s witch to A U X IN pos ition.
(2) Insert the " Dock C over" (included) into the cradle to create a holder for your player.
(3) Small portable players can now be placed in the cradle without damaging the iPod connector.
E xterna l Audio Device
3. 5mm
S tereo plug
2. C onnect the other end of the ca ble to the L ine O utJ a ck or Hea dphone J a ck of your externa l a udio
device.
3. T urn on the externa l a udio device.
4. T he volume level ca n now be controlled using the ma in unit.
O pera te a ll other functions on the attached a uxilia ry device a s your normally would.
Note:
(1) If your connected using the L ine O ut J a ck of your externa l device, then you can only a djus t the
volume using the JiSS-550 control. If your connected usingtheHea dphone J a ck of your externa l
device, then you ma y need to a djus t both the volume controls (JiSS-550 and external device) to
get the best volume level.
(2) P res s the O N/S T A NDB Y
button to turn off the unit when you finis h lis tening.
Don't forget to s witch off the power of your externa l device a s well.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement
Main unit
AC input :
Symptom
Possible Problem
Solution
AC 15V, 2400 mA
AC Adaptor is not plugged into a
wall outlet or the output connector
is not plugged into the Power in
jack on the back of the unit.
Plug the AC adaptor into a wall
outlet and plug the output connector
into the Power in jack on the unit.
Remote Control
2 x DC1.5V "AAA" (UM-4) Batteries
100 - 16000Hz
The unit does
not respond (no power)
Frequency Response
Total Power Output
Plug another device into the same
outlet to confirm the outlet is working.
Wall outlet is not functioning.
Using no/wrong iPod Adaptor.
iPod does not install properly.
25W rms
Make sure the dock insert is the
proper fit for your iPod.
iPod does not
dock properly
Remove your iPod from the dock
and check for obstruction on the
connectors in the dock and on your
iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
iPod is not installed properly.
Your iPod is locked up.
Remove your iPod from the dock
and check for obstruction on the
connectors in the dock and on your
iPod. Then reseat it on the dock.
SERVICE
iPod does not respond
to the speaker system
Please refer to the instructions on the enclosed warranty card for returning your unit for service. When
returning the unit, please remove batteries to prevent damage to the unit in transit and/or from possible
leakage. We are not responsible for batteries returned with the product or for the cost of replacement.
Please make sure that your iPod is
working properly before docking into
the unit. Please refer to your iPod
manual for info on resetting the iPod.
iPod mode is not selected.
iPod is not installed properly.
Slide the Audio Input Selection
switch at the back of the docking
station unit to iPod position.
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Remove your iPod from the dock
and check for obstruction on the
connectors in the dock and on your
iPod. Then reseat it in the dock.
iPod does not
charge up
Please have model number ready, for Customer Service, call 1-800-777-5331.
iPod is locked up/ frozen.
iPod battery has problem.
Please make sure your iPod is
working properly before docking into
the unit. Please refer to your iPod
manual for details on resetting.
*The specification and external appearance of the set are subject to change without prior notice.*
Volume level is set too high.
Decrease the volume.
If the iPod original sound source is of
poor quality, distortion and noise are
easily noticed with high-power
speakers. Try a different audio source
such as a music CD.
Sound is distorted
Sound source is distorted.
If you are using an external sound
source like older generation of iPod,
try reducing the output volume on the
device itself. Also try turning bass
boost OFF or change the EQ setting.
Unit gets warm after
extended play at
high volume
This is normal.
Turn the unit off for a period of time or
lower volume.
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