User Manual
TuneBase™ FM with Hands-Free
User Manual
8820bt01442 Rev. A00 F8J034
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................... 1
What’s in the Box ................................................................................................ 2
Controls ...............................................................................................................2
2 Set Up Your TuneBase ................................................................................... 3
Plug In Your TuneBase ........................................................................................ 3
Dock Your iPod ....................................................................................................4
Dock Your iPod After Initial Setup ...................................................................... 9
3 Use Your TuneBase ...................................................................................... 11
Find a Clear Station ........................................................................................... 11
Play Music .......................................................................................................... 13
Receive Calls ..................................................................................................... 14
Activate Siri Assistant ....................................................................................... 16
Use the PRO Button to Boost Sound ............................................................... 17
4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 18
5 Safety Warnings ........................................................................................... 21
6 Information ....................................................................................................22
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INTRODUCTION
Features
iPod and iPhone
Play your iPod through your car’s FM stereo
Keep your iPod in its case
Rotate your iPod to horizontal view
One-touch tuning with ClearScan
Secure and flexible cradling for any size iPod
iPhone only
Receive calls from your iPhone and talk
hands-free
Listen to calls through your car stereo
Built-in mic for hands-free phone calls
Activate Siri Assistant
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What’s in the Box Controls
What’s in the Box
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2.
pro
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2.
3.
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6.
1. TuneBase FM with Hands-Free
2. Fit Ring (optional)
1. ClearScan
2. Tune up
3. Tune down
4. Memory 1
5. Memory 2
6. PRO button
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SET UP YOUR TUNEBASE
Plug In Your TuneBase
Follow the steps in this section to set up your TuneBase FM with Hands-Free (the TuneBase).
These steps coincide with those in the Quick Install Guide but provide more detail.
1. Insert your TuneBase into the power
outlet in your car.
2. Test the tightness of fit in the power
outlet. The TuneBase should give some
resistance when you try to rotate it inside
the power outlet. It should not rotate or
move on its own.
If the TuneBase is too loose or too
tight in the power outlet, see the
troubleshooting section for instructions
on adjusting the fit.
Warning: Do not rotate the TuneBase in the
power outlet. If you experience resistance,
unplug the TuneBase and reinsert it in
the desired position. Failure to do so may
damage the cigarette lighter adapter or
power outlet.
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Dock Your iPod
You can keep your iPod in its case when you dock it.
1. Push the button on the springboard and
slide it to its maximum height.
2. Connect your iPod to the TuneBase dock
connector, making sure it is fully seated.
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3. Push the front of the iPod back until the
back of the iPod touches the front of
the springboard.
4. Push down on the top of the springboard
until it holds your iPod securely in place.
Note: After you have adjusted the height of
the springboard, there is no need to adjust
the TuneBase to insert and remove your iPod.
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5. Connect the audio cable to the
headphone jack on your iPod.
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6. Bend the flexible neck to position your iPod.
ok
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Rotating
Landscape
no no no
Warning: Do not remove the TuneBase from
the cigarette lighter adapter when an iPod is in
the cradle.
Do not position your TuneBase as follows:
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Remove your iPod from your TuneBase
1. Disconnect the audio cable from your iPod.
2. Push back on the front of the springboard and tilt your iPod forward until it clears
the lip of the springboard.
3. Lift your iPod out of the cradle.
Removal
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1. Seat your iPod on the dock connector. 2. Push the face of the iPod so that it snaps
into place under the lip of the springboard.
Dock Your iPod After Initial Setup
After you have adjusted the TuneBase to fit your iPod, you can insert and remove your iPod
without further adjustment.
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3. Connect the audio cable from your
TuneBase to your iPod.
Power behavior
Your iPod will automatically pause when you
remove it from the TuneBase.
Your TuneBase will automatically turn on
when your iPod is connected and power is
available. It turns off when you remove the
iPod or power becomes unavailable.
In some cases, the iPod will remain on and
playing if docked in the TuneBase, even if
there is no power. Be sure to undock your
iPod completely to avoid draining the battery
when not in use.
You only need to adjust the height of the
springboard when you are using a different
iPod or different case.
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
Find a Clear Station
1. Press (ClearScan). The TuneBase
will search for a clear frequency.
Note: If you immediately press when
you turn on your TuneBase, it may take 30
seconds to locate the best frequency.
2. On the TuneBase screen, “Tune to” will
appear followed by a frequency.
3. Tune your car stereo to the frequency
shown on the TuneBase.
4. If you hear interference on the new
frequency, repeat steps 1–3 or find a
station manually (below).
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
If you cannot find a clear frequency by
using ClearScan:
1. On your car stereo, tune to a frequency
that has a weak signal. For best results,
find a frequency that has only static.
2. On your TuneBase, press + or - to tune
to the same frequency.
3. You should be able to hear music from
your iPod clearly through your car stereo.
Adjust your car stereo’s volume to get
the right level of sound. If the volume
remains too faint, increase the volume on
your iPod to boost the signal.
Save clear frequencies
You can save two frequencies by pressing
and holding buttons 1 and 2.
1. On the TuneBase, tune to the frequency
you want to save.
2. Press and hold the preset button 1 or 2
for two seconds. You will hear a beep
when the frequency is saved and the
memory icon will flash on the screen.
3. Press and release the preset button to
tune the TuneBase to the station.
4. Tune your car stereo to the same station.
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
• Toplayorpausemusic,pressthe
Multifunction button once.
• Toskiptothenexttrack,pressthe
Multifunction button twice.
• Toskiptotheprevioustrack,pressthe
Multifunction button three times.
Note: Your iPod will automatically pause
when you remove it from the TuneBase. In
some cases, the iPhone/iPod will remain
on and playing if docked in the TuneBase
even if there is no power or the car keys are
removed. Be sure to undock your iPhone/
iPod completely to avoid draining the
battery when not in use.
Play Music
1. On your iPod, set the volume to
maximum. This helps to boost the signal
from the TuneBase.
2. Navigate to the track you want to play.
3. Use the Multifunction button to play and
pause music.
Play Pause
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
Play Pause
Receive Calls
When there is an incoming call, the music will automatically pause to allow you to hear the
ringtone of your iPhone.
Receive calls through your TuneBase
The TuneBase has a built-in microphone
that lets you talk without a headset. The
caller’s voice will play through your car
stereo speakers.
1. Press the Multifunction button to receive
an incoming call.
2. Press the Multifunction
button again to hang up.
Your music will resume
when the call ends.
Hearing the other party
If you cannot hear the other party through
your car speakers, do the following:
1. While on a call, set the phone volume on
your iPhone to maximum.
2. If necessary, slowly turn up the volume
on your car stereo until you can hear the
caller’s voice.
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
Reduce echo
If you hear an echo when talking hands-free,
do the following:
1. Position your iPhone so that its screen
is facing toward you and away from your
car’s speakers.
2. While on a call, set the phone volume on
your iPhone to maximum and turn down
the volume on your car stereo until you
no longer hear the echo.
Receive calls through your
Bluetooth® headset
If you have a Bluetooth headset paired with
your iPhone, you can receive calls on your
headset. Press the button on your headset
to receive an incoming call. Your music will
resume when you hang up.
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USE YOUR TUNEBASE
Activate Siri Assistant
To activate the Siri Assistant, press and hold the multifunction button.
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Use the PRO Button to Boost Sound
If you find the sound is too weak, press “PRO” to boost the sound coming from your iPod. PRO
will cycle through the following settings:
PRO Setting Use Description
Normal All types of audio No change to audio
PRO 1 Most types of music Increases the average
volume of the audio
PRO 2 Quieter music Increases the average
volume more than PRO 1;
may cause distortion of
louder music
Phone calls, mono
recordings, audio books,
podcasts
Try this if you do not receive
a clear signal
Increases the average
volume and transmits in
mono
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TROUBLESHOOTING
You cannot hear the other party.
Solution
• Whileonacall,setthephonevolume
on your iPhone to maximum.
• Ifnecessary,slowlyturnupthevolume
on your car stereo until you can hear the
caller’s voice.
The other party experiences an echo
when you’re talking hands-free.
Solution
• PositionyouriPhonesothatitsscreen
is facing toward you and away from your
car’s speakers.
• Whileonacall,makesurethe
phone volume on your iPhone is
set to maximum.
• Turndownyourstereovolumeuntilthey
no longer hear an echo.
Your iPod or iPhone is not charging.
Solution
• MakesureyourTuneBasehasagood
connection to your car’s power outlet.
• MakesureyouriPodisfullyseatedin
the cradle.
• Makesurethepoweroutletisreceiving
power. Some vehicles do not provide
power to the power outlet unless the
vehicle is in ignition mode or the engine
is running.
Your TuneBase and iPod are in the way of
your vehicle’s controls.
Solution
Use the flexible gooseneck and the
articulation behind the docking cradle to
position your TuneBase away from your
vehicle’s controls. Position the gooseneck in
as upright a position as possible in relation to
the power adapter.
You can quickly solve most problems with your TuneBase by following the advice in this section.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution 1
Be sure to solidly attach the cigarette lighter
adapter of the TuneBase to the power outlet.
Test the stability by pushing it sideways
before driving.
Solution 2
In some vehicles, the power outlet is wider
than the cigarette lighter adapter of the
TuneBase. You may notice a wiggle in your
TuneBase when you push it. In that case,
slide the fit ring around the cigarette lighter
adapter of the TuneBase. Then, insert the
cigarette lighter adapter into the power
outlet, making sure that all four prongs of the
fit ring securely fit in the power outlet. If the
fit is too tight, you can cut off one or more of
the prongs on the fit ring and try the fit again
(see Solution 3).
Solution 3
The fit ring may be too large for some cars’
power adapters. Use scissors to carefully
cut as many prongs as you need. Try to fit
your TuneBase into the power outlet after
each cut. When cutting multiple prongs, cut
prongs on opposing sides.
CUT
CUT
CUT
Your TuneBase rotates out of position around the center of the power outlet.
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Your TuneBase connects firmly to the
power outlet, but it still rotates.
Solution
Check to see if the power outlet rotates
in its socket. If so, please consult your
vehicle’s manufacturer.
You cannot insert the cigarette lighter
adapter into the power outlet.
Solution
The cigarette lighter adapter’s rubber friction
washer may need to be centered. Follow the
steps below to center the friction washer.
1. Use pliers to loosen the nut on the front
of the cigarette lighter adapter slightly. It
is not necessary to remove the nut.
2. Move the friction washer back into
centered position.
3. Tighten the nut firmly.
The rubber friction washer remained in
the power outlet when you removed
your TuneBase.
Solution
This is rare, but if it occurs you can remove
the rubber washer from the power outlet and
place it back on the cigarette lighter adapter.
Warning: Disconnect the vehicle’s battery.
Any attempt to remove the washer
without disconnecting the battery may
result in physical harm to you or damage
to the vehicle.
Use pliers to carefully remove the friction
washer from the power outlet. Place the
friction washer back on the cigarette
lighter adapter. Then, reconnect the
vehicle’s battery.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Your TuneBase requires full concentration
and both hands to install. Do not attempt
to connect your TuneBase while driving.
Make sure your TuneBase fits securely and
firmly into the power outlet before driving.
After installation, make sure your TuneBase
does not freely rotate in the power outlet.
Do not attempt to adjust or retrieve
an unsecured TuneBase or iPod while
driving. Adjust the position of your TuneBase
so that it and your iPod do not interfere with
any of the operating controls of the vehicle.
Do not insert any objects other than the
cigarette lighter adapter into the power
outlet without disconnecting the battery
of the vehicle first. Failure to observe
this safety warning can result in injury or
property damage.
Belkin does not assume any responsibility for
personal injury or property damage incurred
due to hazardous driving as a result of
interaction with the TuneBase, the iPod and
iPhone, or the vehicle’s power outlet.
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INFORMATION
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH
FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E.
Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094,
declare under our sole responsibility that
the product, SKU No: F8J034, to which this
declaration relates, complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications
Commission Notice
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. 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 of the following
measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with ICES-003 of the
Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause
interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme
CNR- standards d’Industrie Canada
applicable aux appareils radio pas produire
de brouillage prejudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif
doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y compris
un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un
fonctionnement indesirable.
IC Statement:
This digital apparatus complies with CAN
ICES-3(B)/NMB-3 (B)
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CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Belkin International, Inc., declare under
our sole responsibility that the product
F8J034, to which this declaration relates, are
in conformity with EMC Directive 2004/108/
EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Energy Directive 2005/32/EC & 2009/125/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (Recast).
We further declare that the product meets the
essential requirement of the above Directives.
The limits contain in these articles 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. 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 of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweenthe
equipment and receiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/
TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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INFORMATION
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty
What this warranty covers.
Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to
the original purchaser of this Belkin product
that the product shall be free of defects in
design, assembly, material, or workmanship.
What the period of coverage is.
Belkin warrants the Belkin product for
one year.
What will we do to correct problems?
Product Warranty.
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any
defective product free of charge (except for
shipping charges for the product). Belkin
reserves the right to discontinue any of its
products without notice, and disclaims any
limited warranty to repair or replace any
such discontinued products. In the event
that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the
product (for example, because it has been
discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund
or a credit toward the purchase of another
product from Belkin.com in an amount equal
to the purchase price of the product as
evidenced on the original purchase receipt as
discounted by its natural use.
What is not covered by this warranty?
All above warranties are null and void if the
Belkin product is not provided to Belkin
for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the
sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin
determines that the Belkin product has been
improperly installed, altered in any way, or
tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty
does not protect against acts of God such as
flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism,
theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion,
depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due
to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts
or sags), non-authorized program, or system
equipment modification or alteration.
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How to get service.
To get service for your Belkin product you
must take the following steps:
1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at
12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista,
CA 90094, Attn: Customer Service, or
call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the
Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the
following information:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.
2. Your Belkin Customer Service
Representative will then instruct you on
how to forward your receipt and Belkin
product and how to proceed with
your claim.
Belkin reserves the right to review the
damaged Belkin product. All costs of
shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for
inspection shall be borne solely by the
purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole
discretion, that it is impractical to ship the
damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may
designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment
repair facility to inspect and estimate the
cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if
any, of shipping the equipment to and from
such repair facility and of such estimate
shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
Damaged equipment must remain available
for inspection until the claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves
the right to be subrogated under any existing
insurance policies the purchaser may have.
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How state law relates to the warranty.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE
WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE
NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW,
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF
THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE
DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING
OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN
PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which
may vary from state to state. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental, consequential, or other damages,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Licensed Under U.S. Patent No. 6,591,085
© 2013 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of
respective manufacturers listed. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. The Bluetooth name and the Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
and are used by Belkin International, Inc., under license.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer
to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
Belkin Tech Support
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http://www.belkin.com/support
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http://www.belkin.com/uk/support
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http://www.belkin.com/au/support
New Zealand
http://www.belkin.com/au/support
Singapore
1800 622 1130
Europe
http://www.belkin.com/uk/support