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There must be an unobstructed line of sight to the front of the i-DS
3
main speaker when using the remote control. Point
the remote control at the front panel of the main speaker when pressing the buttons. For best results you should be
within 20 feet of the unit and no more than 45° off axis. Being in a brightly lit room can reduce the sensitivity of the i-DS
3
to remote control commands.
note:
Eventually you’ll need to replace the remote battery. If the remote doesn’t reliably operate the i-DS
3
, put in a new
CR2025 3V lithium coin type battery.
Automatic Activation and Standby
The power switches on the back of the main speaker
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and the subwoofer
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can be left on. i-DS
3
has an automatic
power standby system. After a few minutes of inactivity the amplifiers go into standby mode. As soon as i-DS
3
receives a
signal from the iPod the amplifiers automatically turn on again. If the i-DS
3
won’t be used for an extended period of time,
turn the power switches off.
Other Adjustments
Subwoofer Volume Control Adjustment
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You may need to make further adjustments to the subwoofer volume control to produce a better blend with the main
speaker and produce a balanced, natural sound. Start with the subwoofer volume control at the middle of its rotation
range. Play a variety of source material —some music, a movie sound track with dynamic special effects, some spoken
dialog. Adjust the subwoofer volume control up and down a bit from the starting point until you have a setting that
produces a natural sound with all the various types of program material.
Wireless ID Switches
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Both the main speaker and the subwoofer have Wireless ID switches. The various switch settings change the frequency of
the wireless signal the main speaker sends to the subwoofer. The two switches must be set to the same channel. Typically
you’ll never need to adjust these switches. What are they for? If you have more than one i-DS
3
system in your house you
can use different wireless ID Switch settings so the systems won’t interfere with each other.
Connecting Other Equipment
Line Inputs
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Other audio equipment, such as a portable CD player or older iPod models that do not have the universal docking
adapter, can be connected to the i-DS
3
through the Line inputs on the back of the main speaker. Typically you’ll need a
cable that has a stereo 1/8-inch plug on one end to connect to the output of the device you are connecting to the i-DS
3
.
The other end of the cable should have two RCA plugs that will connect to the i-DS
3
line inputs.
Using the Video Output
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If your iPhone/iPod can store video or photos you can view them on an external television when it is docked to the
i-DS
3
. There are two outputs – a composite output and an S-video output. Use which ever one is compatible with your
television. For the composite output, connect a standard RCA plug cable between the i-DS
3
and the composite video
input of your television. Typically the composite video input of a television is color coded yellow. To use the S-video
output you will need a special S-video cable to connect the i-DS
3
to the corresponding input on your television. Refer to
the manual for your television for information on this input and how to use it.
Maintenance and Service
The i-DS
3
enclosures may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust. All wiring connections
should be inspected and remade at least once a year.
In the event that your i-DS
3
ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or visit
www.bostonacoustics.com/dealers for a list of dealers in your area.
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