Docking Station for iPod
User’s manual
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iD50
Your music + our passion
iD50
Important safety instructions
For your own safety please read the following important safety
instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the
mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best
performance from and prolong the life of the unit:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
4. Follow all instructions.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS II
(double insulated) construction.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
WEEE symbol
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol
for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic
equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered
and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please
return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you
purchased this product for more information.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CE mark
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(2006/95/EC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC) Directives when used and installed according to this
instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio
accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be
referred to qualified service personnel.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
C-Tick mark
apparatus. When
a
cart is used, use caution when
This product meets the Australian Communications
Authority’s Radio communications and EMC requirements.
moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Ross Test Stamp
This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power-supply cord or plug having been damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
FCC regulations
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO
OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of
the mains plug from the mains socket outlet (or appliance connector
from the rear of the unit) possible. Where the mains plug is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable. Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.
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:
Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 10cm clearance all
round). Do not put any objects on top of this unit. Do not situate it on
a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet
grilles. Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
– Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or
splashing water or other liquids. No objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, shall be placed on the unit.
– 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 help.
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Limited warranty
Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below).
Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option)
this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods
may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and
ensure that you retain proof of purchase.
Ventilation
IMPORTANT – The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack
multiple units on top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed area
such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufficient ventilation.
Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If
this happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains
supply and contact your dealer for advice.
To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio
authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your
dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio
product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an
authorised Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this
product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection.
Positioning
Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct
sunlight or close to a source of heat. No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations
subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can
be used in a moderate climate.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice,
which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must
be presented to obtain warranty service.
This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a
sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. Do not place the unit
on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do
not place other equipment on top of the unit.
This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has
been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not
purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call
Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to
confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you made a
purchase from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.
Due to stray magnetic fields, turntables or CRT TVs should not be
located nearby due to possible interference.
Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a
week (if used several hours per day). This will allow the new
components to settle down and the sonic properties will improve over
this time.
This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts
of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modification of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not
cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation,
Power sources
or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or
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The unit should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
Cambridge Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is
authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised
repairs will void this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products
sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.
To turn the unit off, unplug it from the mains socket.
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS
WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken
plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.
TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
PRACTICAL PURPOSE.
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Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise,
do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker
leads.
Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the
above exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from
state to state or country to country.
Cleaning
To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use
any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not
spray an aerosol at or near the unit.
For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
Battery disposal
Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local
environmental/electronic waste disposal guidelines.
Loudspeakers
Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power
is turned off and only use suitable interconnects.
Servicing
These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair,
disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem.
A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is
ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your
dealer.
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iD50
Rear panel
Connections
Ensure all necessary connections from the iD50 are in place
before connecting the power supply.
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2
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R - Audio Out - L
RS232
Video
PSU 7.5V In
S-Video
R - Audio Out - L
RS232
Video
S-Video
PSU 7.5V In
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Stereo Audio Outputs (RCA/Phono)
iD50
Connect the iD50 to any suitable amplifier, TV, AV Receiver
or stereo system using a stereo audio cable (RCA/Phono to
RCA/Phono). Any line level input (which may be labelled CD,
Tape, Aux, etc.) is suitable.
Red White
Yellow
iD50 power supply
Stereo audio cable
(RCA/Phono-
RCA/Phono)
S-Video
(cable not supplied)
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RS232 terminal
For custom installation use, connect the iD50 to an external
multi-room control system using a 3.5mm stereo jack to
RS232 D9 cable. Please refer to the Cambridge Audio
website for full details of the dock control protocol.
In
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Composite Video Out terminal
To use the iD50’s on-screen display, and view video content,
connect the iD50 to a TV/monitor using a suitable 75 ohm
RCA/Phono cable designed specifically for Composite video.
Amplifier
OR
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S-Video Out terminal
Video phono cable
(RCA-RCA)
A higher quality alternative to the Composite connection,
connect the iD50 to a TV/monitor using a suitable S-Video
cable.
In
Note: S-Video connectors are polarised and only fit one
way up. Carefully rotate the plug until you find the right
orientation before inserting.
In
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7.5V DC In terminal
TV/Monitor
Connect the iD50 to the supplied worldwide voltage AC
adaptor only.
The iD50’s audio outputs can be connected to a stereo
system or suitable TV with audio inputs and built-in
amplification as shown above. For the best quality, we
recommend use of a good quality hi-fi separates system.
The supplied adapter may be used worldwide with electricity
supply voltages 100V-240V 50/60Hz.
Note: For your convenience, the iD50 is supplied with a
combined Stereo RCA/Phono/Composite Video cable.
However, for the best quality audio and video output, we
recommend upgrading to dedicated interconnects.
Note: playback volume is always adjusted via your
amplifier or TV as appropriate.
Composite video
(Yellow)
Stereo RCA/Phono
(Red, White)
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Connections (continued)
Front panel
Carefully place iPod into the iD50 docking station.
The iD50 is supplied with adaptors for the 3G iPod nano
and iPod classic models.
Depending on your type of iPod, you may need to use the
alternative docking adaptor that will have been supplied
with your iPod. Simply clip this in place as shown below:
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Remote sensor
Receives IR commands from the supplied remote, an Apple
iPod remote or a Cambridge Audio Azur Navigator ‘iPod-
compatible’ remote. A clear and unobstructed line of sight
between the remote control and the sensor is required.
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Docking adaptor slot
Fit the required docking adaptor to support your type of iPod
(two are supplied, new iPod models also come with a
suitable new adaptor).
iPod compatibility
The iD50 is able to communicate with and control the
following iPod models:
Note: To prevent damaging the dock connector, do not twist
the iPod when inserting it or removing it.
iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation)
iPod (4th generation, photo and 5th generation)
iPod mini
iPod classic
iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation)
iPhone (flight mode recommended)
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Dock connector
Gently insert your iPod into the dock. Excessive force may
damage the connector.
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Remote control
Backlight
Skip
Turns the iPod backlight on for about 10
seconds.
Press to select previous or next song.
Hold down to fast-forward or rewind
songs.
Standby/Mode
Select
Press to select a menu item.
Pressing this button both brings the dock
in and out of Standby and selects the
iD50’s Simple or Advanced modes for
controlling the iPod.
Repeat
In Standby mode there will be a dim blue
LED visible through the front IR window.
Press to cycle through the repeat modes
in Simple Mode. In Advanced Mode, the
settings menu will be shown on the OSD
showing the current status of this
function. Press the button again to select
a new repeat function.
Pressing the
button when the dock is
in Standby wakes up the iPod and dock
(in the mode it was last in). The blue LED
visible through the front IR window turns
on more brightly.
Play/Pause
Press to play or pause video or audio
playback.
Pressing the
button again will then
toggle the dock back and forth between
Simple and Advanced modes.
In Simple Mode the iPod is controllable
either by remote control or its own front
panel and touch wheel. The iPod’s own
display is active and can be used to view
and select content, etc.
Shuffle
Press to select song shuffle in Simple
Mode. In Advanced Mode, the settings
menu will be shown on the OSD showing
the current status of this function. Press
the button again to select a new shuffle
function.
In Advanced Mode, the iPod is instead
fully controlled and browsed via the
iD50’s On-Screen Display (OSD) on
a
suitable TV. The iPod’s own display, front
panel and touch wheel are not used. A
Cambridge Audio logo and “Ready to
Disconnect” appears on the iPod’s
display and the iD50’s OSD becomes
active via the video outputs. The blue LED visible through
the front IR window is also on brightly in this mode.
Album
Simple Mode: Press to select previous or
next album.
Advanced Mode: Press to view the previous or next page of
the menu (for speedier navigation).
Note: the iD50 will take a few seconds to intialise the iPod
when entering this mode.
Playlist
Simple Mode only: Press to skip to the next playlist on the
iPod (if you have created playlists).
In either mode, to put the iD50 and iPod into Standby simply
press and hold the button on the remote or the Play/Pause
key on the iPod itself for about three seconds.
Note: The iD50 is also compatible with Apple’s own iPod
remote and some Cambridge Audio Azur Navigator remote
controls supplied with our products. Currently almost all of
the remotes in our Azur range are ‘iPod-compatible’.
Menu
Press to go back to the previous menu. Hold down to return
to the Home menu (Advanced Mode only).
Please refer to the remote control section of the Azur
product’s manual for more information.
Navigate
Navigates up/down through the menus.
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Operating instructions
Simple Mode
Advanced Mode
Simple Mode allows you to browse and control your iPod
without requiring a television. In this case, the listener
simply uses the iPod’s own display and front panel/touch
wheel or the supplied remote control to navigate the iPod.
Advanced mode allows the user to navigate through the
iPod’s audio and video content (if your iPod supports video
playback) whilst displaying the information on your
television.
Press on the remote control to toggle between Simple and
Advanced modes. In Simple Mode, the dock’s blue LED will
be bright and you will see the iPod’s standard menu appear
on its screen.
In Advanced Mode, the dock’s blue LED will be bright and
you will see the Cambridge Audio logo and “Ready to
Disconnect” on the iPod’s screen. Toggle between Advanced
and Simple modes by pressing
.
You can now fully control the iPod using the remote control.
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Configuring your iD50
Use the Navigator
buttons to highlight either the next
or previous item in the current menu.
The iD50 supports both PAL and NTSC standards. It will have
been preset for the TV system in your area.
Press
Press
to choose that item.
If you can’t see the iD50 menu on your television, or move
country and find the image is distorted, it may be a good
idea to ensure the dock is in the correct video mode.
to return to the previous menu.
If you wish to use the iD50 for viewing videos or photos on
your television and you have a suitable iPod, ensure that
Video Out is enabled on your iPod. This is in the Video/
Settings menu.
To toggle the display mode between PAL and NTSC:
1. Remove the iPod from the dock.
Note: not all iPod models support video playback.
2. Press the four navigator keys one at a time (
then ).
,
,
,
The dock will shut down and restart in the new video mode.
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Navigation
Your iPod’s content is displayed on the TV screen in a simple
menu format. It is very similar in layout to the iPod’s own
user interface.
Use the
and
buttons to move the highlight bar to the
to choose the item. If there are more
desired item. Press
than eight items in the current menu, you can repeatedly
press the
following page.
or
buttons until you reach the previous or
Alternatively you can use Album
next page.
to jump directly to the
If you wish to return to the previous menu, press the Me
button.
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Menus
Videos Menu
When the iPod is first inserted, the television will display the
following options:
The Video menu will only appear if your iPod supports video
browsing.
Note: iPod touch does not support this feature.
Cambridgge Audio
Music
Videos
Entering the Video menu will provide you with a list of
categories including, for example, Movies and Video
Podcasts. These categories are organised with iTunes.
Settings
Shufflee Songs
Now Plaaying
Videos
Movies
Music Viideos
TV Shows
Video Poddcasts
Rentals
Music
Select to browse the audio content of your iPod.
Videos
This option enters a sub-menu, which contains your iPod’s
video content. Please note that not all iPod models support
this feature.
To play a video item, use the Navigator keys to highlight your
selection, then press . Your video will start playing, and will
appear on your television.
Settings
To stop playback, simply press the
you back to the previous menu.
button. This will take
Use this option to change the Shuffle or Repeat settings,
configure the video output, or to enable or disable iPod
charging. For more information on settings, please see
Section Five below.
If you do not see a picture, please consult the troubleshooting
guide.
Shuffle Songs
Selecting this option will instantly play a random selection of
your iPod’s music.
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Settings Menu
The iD50 can be configured in a number of different ways to
allow control of video settings, audio playback modes and
charging.
Now Playing
While the iPod is either playing or paused, you can view the
current track, album and playing time by selecting this item.
Settings
Shufflee: Off
Repeatt: Off
Charginng: Off
Video Autoo-Fit: On
Widescreeen: On
Language:: English
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Music Menu
Music is categorised under Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs,
Podcasts, Genres and Composers.
Music
Playlists
Artists
Albums
Songs
Podcasts
Genres
Composers
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Technical specifications
Operating instructions (continued)
THD
< 0.005% @ 1kHz
< -75dB @ 1kHz
1.7-2.0V rms nominal
<1.3W idle
Shuffle Mode
Selecting this item allows you to choose any of the following:
S/N
Shuffle Tracks (standard shuffle mode – plays songs in the
current selection in a random order);
Shuffle Albums (after the current album playing has finished,
a random album will be selected and playback will resume);
Shuffle Off (your music selection will play in order).
Output level
Standby power
consumption
Maximum power
consumption
2.5W in operation and charging
at maximum rate
Repeat Mode
Repeat Tracks (plays each song in the current selection,
then starts again);
Repeat One Track (repeatedly plays the selected song);
Repeat Off (no songs are repeated).
Inputs/Outputs
Power adaptor input
Power adaptor output
Composite video output
S-Video out
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Charging
7.5V DC, 500 mA
The iD50 docking station also charges the iPod battery while
it is in the dock. However, the iPod’s battery charging circuit
can introduce a little noise to the audio and video outputs.
By switching the charging off, the listener is provided with
the best possible listening experience.
x 1
x 1
RS232
x 1
Tip: TX from dock, Ring: RX to
dock, Screen: Ground
9600 BAUD, No check bit,
1 Stop Bit, No RTS/CTS or
XON/XOFF required
See website for command
protocol.
Note: if the battery is completely flat, the iPod may not
respond for a short while.
For more information on battery recharging, please consult
your iPod manual.
Video Auto Fit
When this option is selected, the iPod attempts to enlarge
the video image to fill the screen so that the top and bottom
or left and right edges end at the screen edge without losing
any vertical or horizontal image information.
Remote control
Battery
Depending on the iPod media and aspect ratio of the screen
as selected below, this may still result in adding either
letterbox black bars at the top and bottom of the screen or
pillarbox black bars at the left and right of the screen.
Coin Cell type: V3, CR2032 or
equivalent
Widescreen Mode
Use this mode when your video monitor/TV has a horizontal-
to-vertical aspect ratio of 16:9 (widescreen) rather than 4:3
(normal). This setting tells the iPod that your TV is widescreen
so that it can make the best choice of video mode.
Depending on the media source format and this screen
configuration preference, the media content may be
displayed in full widescreen fitting the screen, or have
pillarbox bars as described above.
Language Settings
Use to select between various different languages for the
iD50’s On-Screen Display.
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Troubleshooting
There is no video on the TV
Check if the iD50 is in Advanced Mode.
Check if your iPod is correctly docked in the iD50.
Check if your iPod is playing a video rather than an audio track.
Check if your TV/receiver is turned on and that the right
input source and type (composite or S-video) is selected.
Check if the video cable and DC adaptor are firmly and
correctly connected.
The iD50 supports both PAL and NTSC standards and will
have been preset for the TV system in your area. However, if
there is no picture, check that the PAL/NTSC setting is
correct (see the Advanced Mode operation section in this
manual).
There is no sound from my Stereo system
Check if your iPod is correctly docked in the iD50.
Check if your iPod is playing.
Check if your TV/receiver is turned on, the right input source
is selected and the volume is turned up.
Check if the video and audio cables and DC adaptor are
firmly and correctly connected.
The docking station does not charge the iPod’s
battery
Check charging is enabled in the On Screen Display.
Check if your iPod is correctly docked in the iD50.
Check the AC/DC power adaptor is firmly plugged into the
dock and the mains power socket outlet.
The remote control does not function
For the remote control to work as intended with your iPod,
the iPod must be running the most updated Apple software.
If you need to upgrade, simply visit the Apple iPod website
and follow the instructions there for a free download. Go to:
If it still does not work, please unplug the power cable for
one minute, then plug it back in (this resets the system).
Check if your iPod is correctly docked in the iD50.
Try the remote from different locations and see if it works.
Strong fluorescent lighting or other room conditions may
cause the problem. Make sure nothing blocks the infra-red
(IR) signal path between the remote and the iD50.
Check that the remote control’s battery is correctly inserted
and has not expired.
For more frequently asked questions (FAQs), technical advice
and information on getting the most out of your iD50, please
visit the Support section on Cambridge Audio’s website:
For all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your
dealer.
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