Xdock User’s Guide
Congratulations! Your Creative Xdock™ harnesses Creative's X-Fi™ technology to give you audio beyond CD quality. With your iPod® docked in Xdock, music from your home theater system has never sounded better! Read on to learn how to get started with your new Xdock! Contents About Your Xdock ....................................................................... 2 About Your Remote Control ......................................................... 3 Setting Up Your Xdock ......................................
About Your Xdock 2 About Your Xdock 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 See “Using Your Xdock” on page 9. 8 Power/Standby LED See “Understanding the Power/ Standby LED” on page 10.
About Your Remote Control 3 About Your Remote Control Your remote control has an operating distance of up to three meters (approximately 9.8 feet). 1 Power/Standby button 2 Mute on/off button 12 1 3 Volume buttons 11 4 iPod Back/Menu button 2 5 iPod Navigation keypad 10 5a. 5b. 3 9 5c. 5d. 5e. 4 8 5 7 6 Broadcasting and Zone control buttons For use with X-Fi Wireless Receivers. See “Enabling wireless features” on page 11. 7 8 6 Scrolls up. Skips to the next track or fast-forwards a track.
Setting Up Your Xdock 4 Setting Up Your Xdock Step 1: Select a Dock adapter Your Xdock comes with five different Dock adapters, each to fit a different iPod. Look at the number on the side of each Dock adapter to select the correct one for your iPod.
Insert the Dock adapter 5 Step 2: Insert the Dock adapter 1 2 MEN U 3 IMPORTANT Your iPod charges automatically when your Xdock is connected to the power outlet.
Connect Your Xdock 6 Step 3: Connect Your Xdock 1b 1a OR 2 4c 4a 3b 3a 4b For home theater 1a Optical cable 1b Home theater receiver (with an Optical In jack and DTS™ decoding support) 3a 3b 4a 4b 4c Power adapter Power outlet RCA cable Video In jack - Yellow TV (for iPod models with video) For powered stereo speakers 2 Powered stereo or 2.1 speakers NOTES • You can also connect Xdock to a home theater using a 3.5 mm audio cable, and to a TV using an S-Video cable.
Playing Music From Your iPod 7 Turning on Xdock When you connect Xdock to the power outlet, Xdock will prepare the wireless connection, so that when it is needed, the best connection can be made without any interference. During this time, the Power/Standby LED will flash red and finally light up blue. Playing Music From Your iPod Step 1: Insert batteries into your remote control AAA AAA 2x IMPORTANT The cover of your remote control can only be opened halfway.
Play music 8 Step 2: Play music U MEN BASS TREBLE VOLUME OFF MAX AUX IN IMPORTANT To save your volume and the X-Fi enhancements’ on/off settings, enable Standby mode by pressing the Power/Standby button on the remote control. The Power/Standby LED lights up red. You may then unplug Xdock from the power outlet.
Using Your Xdock 9 Using Your Xdock Adjusting volume When you adjust the volume, the Volume LED ring indicates for about four seconds the level selected. Subsequently, the entire Volume LED ring remains lit. NOTES You can also use the Volume control on Xdock. Muting audio When you mute audio, the Power/Standby LED flashes red. To unmute, press the Mute button again. The Power/Standby LED lights up blue. NOTES You can also press the Volume control on Xdock.
Using Your Xdock 10 Turning on Xdock or enabling Standby mode Press the Power/Standby button on your remote control to turn on Xdock or enable Standby mode. For Power/Standby LED information, see “Understanding the Power/Standby LED” below. NOTES You can also press the Power/Standby button on Xdock. Returning to factory default settings Press and hold the Previous/Rewind and Next/Fast-forward buttons on your Xdock together for three seconds. The Volume LED ring lights up.
Using Your Xdock 11 Enabling wireless features To stream music wirelessly throughout the house, purchase the Creative X-Fi Wireless Receiver. • Broadcast music to every room in the house.
Using Your Xdock 12 • Control which rooms (up to four) receive music.
Using Your Xdock 13 • Remotely stream music to your X-Fi Wireless Receivers, while your Xdock remains muted. 4 3 2 1 For more information on X-Fi Wireless Receivers, go to www.creative.com.
Using X-Fi Enhancements 14 Using X-Fi Enhancements X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancements have been optimally calibrated for your listening pleasure. Use the remote control to turn the X-Fi Crystalizer or X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancements on or off. By default, X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi CMSS-3D enhancements are enabled. X-Fi CMSS-3D is dependant on your speaker or headphone setup.
Connecting Headphones 15 Connecting Headphones 1 2 2 Headphone jack Headphones 1 NOTES Speaker output is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to your Xdock. Disconnect the headphones to enable audio output through your speakers. Connecting To An External Stereo Audio Source To enjoy the X-Fi difference, connect external audio sources (see examples below) to the Line In jack on your Xdock, as shown below. 1 3.5 mm-to-3.
Transferring Music From iTunes 16 Transferring Music From iTunes With the USB port on your Xdock, you can connect your Xdock to your computer and transfer songs to your iPod using iTunes®. 1 USB cable 1 2 (available separately) 2 Computer MENU NOTES To learn how to transfer songs to your iPod, refer to your iPod documentation.
FAQs 17 FAQs This section covers questions you might have while using your product. For further assistance, consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com, select your region and country, and then select Support. Why can’t I hear any sound from my headphones or speakers? Check that: • your speaker system’s power is turned on. • your Xdock is powered from the power adapter. • the volume is not muted.
FAQs 18 What is the best position for powered stereo speakers when X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual is enabled? Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound bad. Below is our recommendation for powered stereo speakers.
FAQs 19 Why do other wireless and electronic devices detect interference when I turn on Xdock? Your other devices may be detecting signals sent out by Xdock. If you do not have an X-Fi Wireless Receiver, disable the wireless feature. i. Press the Power/Standby button to enable Standby mode. ii. Disconnect the power adapter from your Xdock. iii. Press and hold the Volume control on your Xdock as you reconnect the power adapter to your Xdock. The Link LED lights up and then turns off.
FAQs 20 Why is my iPod not charging when my Xdock is connected to a computer? This may occur if your Xdock is connected to a USB port on a computer that is turned off. Disconnect the USB cable from the back of your Xdock. Charging should start and the charging icon will be displayed on the screen of your iPod. Can I connect my Xdock to a USB hub? Using a USB hub with your Xdock may cause your iPod not to be detected by your computer. Always connect your Xdock directly to a computer USB port.
FAQs 21 How do I remove the Dock adapter? Remove the Dock adapter as shown below.
General Specifications 22 General Specifications Connectivity • • • • • • S-Video Out jack Video Out jack USB Mini-B port Audio Optical Out / Line Out - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack Audio Line In - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack Headphone Out - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack X-Fi Technology • • • • X-Fi Crystalizer X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone Power Adapter • Supply Voltage: 5V +/- 5% • Current: 2.4 A • Power: 12 W Radio frequency (RF) • Operating RF range: 2400 - 2483.
Safety Information 23 Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read the warranty available with your product. • • • • • • • • • • • Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product. Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents.
European Compliance 24 European Compliance This product conforms to the following: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Communication / RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. CAUTION: To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits.
