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Apple Universal Dock

for iPod® and iPhone®

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The Apple Universal Dock works with most docking iPods and iPhones. It connects to your computer via your player's USB cable for conveniently syncing and recharging. A stereo minijack output lets you connect a powered speaker system or your home receiver for headphone-free listening.

With optional cables, you can enjoy videos from your iPod on your TV. The dock can be used with either the Apple Composite A/V cable or the Apple Component A/V cable. The included remote gives you basic controls like play, pause, and track skip

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Highlights:

  • compatible with most docking iPods, including 160GB iPod classic, 3nd generation iPod touch, and 5th generation iPod nano
  • compatible with iPhone, iPhone3G, and iPhone 3GS
  • NOTE: not compatible with iPod shuffle® or 6th generation iPod nano
  • set of insert adapters for iPods and iPhones
  • composite video or component video output via optional cable
  • stereo minijack line-level output
  • battery charging requires connection to a high-speed USB port
  • high-speed USB connection with optional cable
  • remote control
  • 3-3/16"W x 11/16"H x 2-3/8"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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  • Universal Dock
  • Wireless remote control
  • CR2032 Battery (installed)
  • 5 Dock adapters for various model iPods
  • Owner's manual
  • Warranty information

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Features

Overview: The Universal Dock for iPod is a white platform for docking your iPod and connecting it to your home stereo system, TV, or computer. It comes with a wireless remote offering basic iPod controls. Depending on the optional cable you add you can connect the Universal Dock to an AC power source, your home stereo system, TV, and/or your computer.

Compatibility: The Universal Dock for iPod is compatible with any iPod model with a dock connector (30-pin female interface).

Adapters: The Universal Dock includes five adapter inserts for the iPod models listed below; if your iPod model is not listed, an adapter may be available from Apple directly (as of Feb. 2011):

  • Adapter 9: iPod video (5th generation) and iPod classic (80/120/16GB)
  • Adapter 15: iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS
  • Adapter 16: iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation)
  • Adapter 17: iPod nano (4th generation)
  • Adapter 18: iPod nano (5th generation)

Note: Not compatible with the iPod nano (6th generation) or iPod shuffle (all generations).

Wireless Remote: You can control your iPod with the supplied 6-button wireless remote control. Controls include  Play/Pause, Volume up, Volume down, Skip forward, and Skip backward. The remote uses a CR2032 Lithium battery (supplied). The remote's dimensions are:

  • Width: 1.25"
  • Length: 3.3125"
  • Depth: 0.375"

Note: There is also a Menu button on the remote control that is only used for pairing the remote with the dock.

Connections: The Universal Dock has the following connections on the back panel:

  • Dock Connector Port: Standard 30-pin iPod Dock; for use with a Dock to USB cable (like the one included with your iPod or item number 472USBCBLE) or a Dock to A/V cable (item number 472AVCAB2 with composite video, RCA stereo audio, and USB connections or item number 472COMPCAB with component video, RCA stereo audio, and USB connections); no cables are included with the Universal Dock.
  • Line Output: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack audio output; connect to stereo or powered speakers.
 

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5 out of 5

Exceptional dock

Written By Linda F, Charleston IL on Sunday, February 13, 2011
 
Just what I needed to get my ipod touch 2nd generation going on my receiver. I had tried
other models but this was the only one that worked. The remote is very handy to have,
too.
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5 out of 5

Perfect

Written By RAM, Hamburg, NY on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
 
This unit was perfect for my new entertainment system. It allowed me to replace a 400 CD
mass storage system with my iPod Touch.
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1 out of 5

Universal Dock is not what I expected

Written By Rick, Austin, TX on Sunday, May 09, 2010
 
I am not sure what the purpose of this product is. I bought it so we could connect our i-Pod to a stereo receiver that I had just purchased from Crutchfield. There is no power cord for the product and no cord to connect to the receiver, so basically all you get is a base that can be used for any generation i-Pod, but no connections to anything. You use the power cord from your i-Pod to connect the base to a USB connection or to a charger and you need to buy a splitter to connect the speaker output to RCA phono plugs to connect to a receiver. I bought a splitter and returned the Universal Dock to Crutchfield for a refund.

I am very disappointed in the product.
12 out of 19 people found this helpful
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Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch.

 
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