Radio Shack 1200769 FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod or iPhone User Manual
RadioShack Corporation FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod or iPhone Users Manual
Users Manual
THE PERFORMANCE YOU NEED
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FM Transmitter/Charger
for iPod® or iPhone®
User’s Guide 1200769
Please read this user’s guide before using your new transmitter.
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Package contents
FM Transmitter
Quick Start
User’s Guide
Features
Charges your iPod or iPhone while wirelessly transmitting the
music so you can listen to it through your vehicle’s speakers.
Auto-scan feature searches with the push of a button for a
clear frequency to help eliminate interference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Connect and operate this product BEFORE operating your vehicle.
Pay attention to the road. Attempting to drive and operate your
transmitter at the same time can cause a serious traffic accident!
Please drive responsibly.
Press any button to turn the
backlight on for ten seconds.
Connect to your car’s power outlet.
Connect to your iPod/iPhone.
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1 Connect the Transmitter
1. Insert the transmitter’s power plug into your car’s power
outlet. The backlight turns on and the transmitter displays the
last used frequency.
2. Insert the 30-pin connector into your iPod with the arrow
facing up. Your iPod will start charging.
n Note: You may need to remove the protective case of the
iPod/iPhone to fully connect the FM transmitter.
2 Tune your Transmitter
Interference caused by your car’s antenna, design, and physical
location (such as under steel bridges and inside parking garages)
can prevent the transmitter from detecting frequencies and limit
sound quality. In these cases, you may need to select a saved
frequency, autoscan for a clear frequency, or manually tune a
frequency.
Auto-scanning for a Frequency
Hold down Scan until the display changes. Your FM transmitter
starts searching for about 30 seconds automatically and stops at a
clear frequency.
Manually Tuning a Frequency
1. Hold down 2M until M1 , M2 , and M3 all flash on the display.
2. Press, but do not hold down 1or 3 to find the desired
frequency.
3. Wait until the display stops flashing.
Saving Frequencies
To save the displayed frequency:
1. Hold down 2M until M1 , M2 , and M3 all flash on the display.
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2. Hold down 1, 2M, or 3 for two seconds to save the
displayed frequency to M1 , M2 , or M3 respectively.
Selecting a Saved Frequency
Press 1, 2M or 3 to select a saved frequency. The display
shows M1 , M2 , or M3 and its corresponding frequency.
3 Tune your radio
Tune your car’s FM radio to the frequency displayed on the
transmitter.
4 Listen to music
Use your iPod’s controls to listen to music. If the sound is
distorted, you can tune your transmitter and radio to a new
frequency.
RBDS Transmission
RBDS protocol transmits both audio and track information from
your iPod/iPhone to your radio receiver. If your radio is RBDS
capable, “AUVIO” appears in the Program Service Name area and
the currently playing music title is shown in the Radio Text area.
n Note: Actual operation to view display text may vary
according to individual radio receivers. Please refer to the user’s
guide of your receiver for details.
Use with iPhone Application
If you are using the transmitter with iPod Touch or the iPhone
with OS3.0 or above, you can download FM Navi from Apple App
Store. This application allows you to control all functions of the
transmitter through your iPod Touch/iPhone screen. Your saved
channels will upload to the application automatically, and all your
application settings are stored in the transmitter in turn.
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Download FM Navi
Download FM Navi from Apple App store then follow the on-
screen instruction to install. (Refer to the iPhone/iPod instructions
for more details.)
Use FM Navi
1. Plug the FM transmitter into your iPod/iPhone.
2. Choose a song to play and start playback. The transmitter
turns on.
3. Return to your iPhone/iPod’s home screen. Find and
tap the FM Navi icon to run the application.
n Note: After the transmitter is plugged in, run the FM Navi
application or start music playback to turn on the transmitter. If
FM Navi is not running, the transmitter turns off 2 minutes after
music is paused or stopped.
After your music playlist is created in iPhone/iPod application, FM
Navi allows you to control music playback and FM transmission in
the same screen.
Music Controls
- Tap repeatedly to select repeat all
tracks, current track or turn off repeat.
, - Tap to start and pause playback.
@ - Tap to skip to previous song or touch
and hold to fast backwards.
I - Tap skip to next song or touch and
hold to fast forward.
- Tap repeatedly to shuffle all tracks or
turn off shuffle.
Control your Transmitter
Tune Frequency
Tune Up : Touch and rotate the wheel clockwise.
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Tune Down: Touch and rotate the wheel anticlockwise.
Store Channel Frequency
Touch and hold the frequency shown
on the FM Navi display until a white
cursor appears, then drag it to the
desired memory location to save the
current frequency.
Select a Stored Channel Frequency
Tap any of the 3 memory buttons
to select frequency. The selected
memory is enlarged.
Change Background Color
1. Tap the icon to show available background colors.
2. Tap the desired color.
3. Tap a to close.
More Information
Tap the icon for help.
n Note: Update your iPod or iPhone to the latest firmware
version for the best use of this FM transmitter.
Specifications
Audio input .................................................. 30-pin iPod connector
Transmitting frequency ........... 88.1–107.9 MHz with 0.2 MHz step
Modulation ..........................................................FM stereo, RBDS
Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product may vary from the
images found in this document.
Complies with the European Union’s “Restriction of Hazardous
Substances Directive,” which protects the environment by
restricting specific hazardous materials and products.
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FCC Information
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 interfer-
ence 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 or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ignition L.P. may cause interference and void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device 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.
Limited Warranty
Ignition L.P. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the
original purchaser for ninety (90) days after the date of purchase. IGNITION L.P. MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to
follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as floods
or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are
not a Ignition L.P. Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear
and tear or cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal,
installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by persons other than the original
purchaser.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product and the sales receipt as proof of
purchase date to the place of purchase. Ignition L.P. will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a)
repair the product without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a comparable
product; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund
is made, become the property of Ignition L.P. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the
performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder
of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
IGNITION L.P. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED
WARRANTY PERIOD.
EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IGNITION L.P. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE
PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE,
OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
IGNITION L.P. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
You may contact Ignition L.P. at: Ignition L.P., 3102 Maple Ave. Suite 450, Dallas, TX 75201 02/09
For product support, call 1-866-315-0426
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