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Setting up homedock hd – Philips DLA99901-17 User Manual

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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AUX INPUT

12V DC

Connecting HomeDock HD using an HDMI cable

1.

Plug the included AC power adapter into the back of

the HomeDock HD base, and the other end into any

available AC power outlet. Plugging in your HomeDock

HD will turn it on and start the boot-up process, which

may take a few minutes.

2.

Plug an HDMI cable (available separately) into the back

of the HomeDock HD base.

3.

Either connect the HDMI cable to any available HDMI

input on yourTV, or connect the HDMI cable to your

HDMI-compatible stereo receiver.

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Note: Connecting HomeDock HD via HDMI

directly to yourTV will route both video and audio

through theTV. In order to enjoy the audio over your

home stereo system, connect HomeDock HD to your

HDMI-compatible stereo receiver, then connect your

receiver to yourTV via HDMI.You may also choose to

connect HomeDock HD to yourTV via HDMI, then to

your stereo receiver via the digital audio output

(appropriate cables available separately).

4.

Turn on yourTV and/or home stereo and select the

correct input(s) for HomeDock HD.At this time, you’ll

see a screen on yourTV with a Philips logo and a small

box of moving squares until your HomeDock HD has

finished booting up. Once complete, a “No iPod

Connected” screen will appear.

5.

Dock your iPod, allowing it to pivot back and rest

securely against the HomeDock HD support stand.

Once your iPod has initialized, use the included RF

remote control to browse and select your iPod

content onTV. See the On-screen navigation chapter.

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Important: In order to maximize the performance

of your HomeDock HD when using an HDMI cable, you

must change the video resolution of HomeDock HD from

Standard Definition to High Definition.To do so, please

follow these steps:

1.

With your iPod docked, select Settings

in the HomeDock HD Main menu.

2.

In the Settings menu, select Resolution.

3.

Change the selection from Standard Definition

(PAL or NTSC) to High Definition (720p or 1080i).

Connecting HomeDock HD using the included AV cable

1.

Plug the included AC power adapter into the back

of the HomeDock HD base, and the other end into

any available AC power outlet. Plugging in your

HomeDock HD will turn it on and start the boot-up

process, which may take a few minutes.

2.

Plug the included AV cable into the composite video

output and RCA audio outputs on the back of the

HomeDock HD base. Be sure to match the colors

of the cable to the color of the corresponding jack

(yellow = video, white = audio left, red = audio

right).

3.

Connect the AV cable to the corresponding RCA

inputs on yourTV or home stereo. Be sure to note

which inputs you are using.

4.

Turn on yourTV and/or home stereo and then select

the correct input(s) for HomeDock HD.At this time,

you’ll see a screen on yourTV with a Philips logo and

a small box of moving squares until your HomeDock

HD has finished booting up. Once complete, a “No

iPod Connected” screen will appear.

Setting up HomeDock HD

Your HomeDock HD is ready to use right out of the box
with the included AV Cables.

For the best high-definition performance, we recommend
you connect HomeDock HD to your TV using an HDMI
cable (available separately). If you do not have an HDMI-
capable television or home entertainment center, there are
several optional ways you can connect HomeDock HD:

• Connect to your TV using S-Video or RCA connections

(AV cable included).

HomeDock HD connections
1.

Digital audio output (optical)

2.

USB connection

3.

HDMI output

4.

S-Video output

• Connect to an AV receiver using S-Video, RCA, or HDMI

connections.

• Connect to your home stereo or powered speakers

without using a TV. See “Using HomeDock HD with
external speakers” in the Additional usage chapter.

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Note: Remove the thin plastic strip on the back of the

included RF remote control to engage the battery.

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Important: On your iPod, ensure that “TV Out” under

iPodVideo Settings is set to either Ask or On in order to

enjoy the video content of your iPod using HomeDock HD.

For iPod touch in particular, see “Viewing the video content

of your iPod touch” in the Setting up HomeDock HD

chapter.

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Composite video output

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RCA audio output

7.

Auxiliary audio input

8.

AC power input