Getting Started
This section describes the physical aspects of PodFreq nano.
Introduction
This user’s guide explains how to use PodFreq nano. PodFreq nano
enables you to play your iPod nano’s music and audiobooks on
any nearby FM radio. It broadcasts on any frequency you choose
(between 88.1 and 107.9 MHz) to an FM radio or tuner tuned to
the same frequency. PodFreq nano incorporates mini-USB 2.0 and
standard 6-Pin FireWire
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ports in its design. Plug in the included USB
2.0 cable to transfer files between your computer and iPod nano,
and charge it without removing it from PodFreq nano. You may also
charge your iPod nano by connecting PodFreq nano to your com-
puter with a FireWire cable (sold separately).
Requirements
PodFreq nano’s requirements are simple:
• Any iPod nano
• FM tuner (analog or digital, connected to an antenna)
Technical Specifications
Antenna
Telescoping, 8.6" (21.8 cm) when fully extended
Power Requirement
No batteries or power cables; powered by the iPod nano
Frequency Modulation
88.1 to 107.9 MHz
Tuning Type
Digital tuning, tunes in 0.1 MHz steps, last station recall
Stereo Separation
Greater than 40dB
Auto Level Control
Built-in to prevent sound distortion
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Greater than 45dB (Stereo) 15 kHz LPF
Modulation Distortion
Less than 0.5%
Transmitter Range
10–35 feet (3–10.7 m), depending on FM receiver/antenna
Frequency Response
50 Hz to 15 kHz
Ports
Mini-USB 2.0 and 6-Pin FireWire
Dimensions (WxHxD)
2.36” x 4.75” x 1.18” (6 x 12.1 x 3 cm)
User’s Guide
Stand
- The stand swivels
out to allow you to place
PodFreq nano in an upright
position
Power Button
- Press and
release to turn the power on
or off; press and hold until
Auto Off appears on the
display to activate the auto-
matic off timer (1, 2, 3, 4, or
8 hours)
Display
- Shows the selected
broadcast frequency, as well
as the automatic off timer
indicator.
Antenna
- Extend the antenna completely
to achieve better transmitting performance
Up/Down Tuning Buttons
-
Press to select a broadcast
frequency.
Mini-USB 2.0
and FireWire
Ports
- Connect
PodFreq nano to
your computer
with the included
USB 2.0 cable
or a standard
FireWire cable
(sold separately)
A—Insert Your iPod nano into PodFreq nano
Car Cradle
- When attached to a
car mount (sold separately) with
the included hardware, this will
hold your PodFreq nano securely
in your car. The cradle uses a
standard AMPS/NEC hole pattern,
commonly used for cell phone
mounts, making it compatible
with a wide variety of car mount
solutions. Visit www.podfreq.
com/accessories.html for informa-
tion on car mount solutions.
WARNING! Do not screw the
cradle directly onto any surface
in a vehicle.
1.
Gently squeeze the plastic tabs on the sides
of PodFreq nano, and then separate the
top section from the bottom one.
2.
Gently slide your iPod nano into
PodFreq nano, making sure that
it connects completely with
the dock connector.
3.
Slide PodFreq nano’s
top section over your
iPod nano, making
sure you align its
tabs with the
slots on the
bottom
section.
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