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THE SOURCE DOCK FEATURES
THE SOURCE DOCK
(Figure 4)
24. iPOD SUPPORT BRACKET - Movable bracket
provides support for most iPod models to
prevent damage to the iPod Connectors.
25. 12V DC - 2.1mm coaxial jack. The Source
Dock is powered directly from The Source
Dock Adapter in applications where the Dock
is less than 250' from the Adapter. For wire
runs over 250', the Dock can be up to 500' from
the Adapter with a Proficient IR Power Supply-
1.2A, connected directly to the Dock.
26. ADAPTER PORT - RJ45 jack connects to the
Source Dock Terminal on the Source Dock
Adapter via CAT5. This connection provides
power and control to the iPod/Dock and
sends digital audio and metadata from the
Dock to the Dock Adapter.
27. AUX INPUT - 3.5mm mini jack provides
a stereo line level input for an additional
source. This could be anything from a CD
Changer to an XM or Sirius Tuner or music
server, allowing up to 12 Sources on an M4
or 14 Sources on an M6 (including on-board
tuners). This connection will allow the local
source audio to be played through the M4 or
M6 amplifier and zone speakers. Switching
to and controlling the sources connected to
this input must be configured during setup in
Proficient Editor.
12V DC 1 AMP
Adapter Port
Aux. Input
USB
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Figure 4
The Source Dock Features
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28. USB PORT - USB mini jack allows connection directly to a computer for downloading
content to an iPod seated in the Source Dock. Downloading content would follow
normal procedures. See iPod instructions for additional information.
29. iPod WELL - This opening in the Dock is designed to accommodate most iPod models.
Connect the iPod to the iPod Connector, and slide the iPod Support Bracket forward to fit
the particular iPod model.
30. iPod CONNECTOR - This multi-pin connector connects to the iPod Dock Connector on
the bottom of an iPod. Carefully push the iPod down on this connector to send power
and control to the iPod and have the iPod send digital audio and metadata to the system.
31. STATUS LED - LED illuminates blue when the Source Dock is receiving power.