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1. Connect Zeppelin to a USB output on your computer using a cable with a standard USB plug on one end and a USB slave plug on the other Upgrades may be accessed via our web site www bowers wilkins com 17 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION All B amp W products are designed to KO comply with international directives on u the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE These symbols indicate compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance 18 TROUBLESHOOTING If Zeppelin does not perform as expected there may be nothing intrinsically wrong Check through the following able before calling for assistance Symptom Possible cause No LED Power cord not properly plugged in or damaged UK Ireland or Hong Kong only Fuse blown in fused plug of power cord Internal fault Consult your dealer No sound from any Volume set to minimum source No sound on iPod source only iPod not in play mode AUX source muted AUX cable not properly connected or damaged No sound on AUX source only AUX source takes several seconds to sound Poor compatibility between TOSlink cable and mini jack cable adaptor see note in Setting up section Dirty TOSlink cable ends Clean as recommen2. as radiators 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 11 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 12 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle 13 The mains plug of the power cord shall remain readily operable 14 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type CR2032 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with local regulations 15 To prevent overheating do not cover the apparatus Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 16 UK Ireland and Hong Kong only The power cord is supplied with a 13A plug having an earthing pin The apparatus is double insulated and this earthing pin is not required for safety merely to operate the safety shutter of
3. you will get a list of Bass level options n the default position Bass O the balance is adjusted o be correct when Zeppelin is on an open table Bass 1 lowers the bass to match a single wall and Bass 2 acorner Personal preference comes into it as well so we provide extra settings at each end Bass 1 and Bass 3 Choose whichever sounds best to you The change happens as soon as you highlight the option and Zeppelin retains the selection until a different option is highlighted Although the EQ is selected using an iPod it is Zeppelin itself that is altered so the selected EQ setting is automatically also applied to any second source connected to the AUX input After setting Zeppelin s EQ you may revisit the iPod s own EQ if you wish If you have an earlier model iPod you can still adjust Zeppelin s bass by borrowing a Category A iPod and it will remain set for other models 15 CLEANING ZEPPELIN Use a clothes brush or vacuum cleaner with nozzle attachment to clean the grille cloth Wipe other surfaces with a clean lint free cloth If you wish to use a cleaning agent apply it onto the cleaning cloth not directly onto the product Test a small area first as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces Avoid products that are abrasive or contain acid alkali or anti bacterial agents 16 UPGRADING SOFTWARE From time to time it may be necessary to update the software that controls Zeppelin
4. 020 2002 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 6 3 2001 EN 61000 4 3 EN 55011 EN 61000 4 4 EN 55014 1 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 3 3 EN 61000 4 11 and complies with the EU Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and amendment 93 68 EEC in pursuance of which the following standard has been applied EN 60065 2002 This declaration attests that the manufacturing process quality control and product documentation accord with the need to assure continued compliance The attention of the user is drawn to any special measures regarding the use of this equipment that may be detailed in the owner s manual Signed G Edwards Executive Vice President Operations B amp W Group Ltd Specifications Frequency range Drive units Amplifier output power Power input voltage Rated power consumption Standby power consumption Inputs Outputs Height Width Depth Net Weight 6dB at 47Hz 8 22kHz 1x 125mm 5 in bass 2x 90mm 3 5 in midrange 2x 25mm 1 in metal dome tweeter 50W bass 2x 25W midrange tweeter 100V 240V 50 60Hz 20W 3 7W 30 pin iPod connector 3 5mm mini jack analogue optical digital TOSlink USB 2 0 slave software upgrades S video mini DIN Composite video RCA Phono 173mm 6 8 in without tilt pad 198mm 7 8 in with tilt pad 640mm 25 2 in 208mm 8 2 in 7 5kg 16 5 Ib 125 Bowers 8 Wilkins B amp W Group Ltd Dale Road Worthing West Sussex BN
5. 11 2BH England T 44 0 1903 221800 F 44 0 1903 221801 info bwgroup com www bowers wilkins com B amp W Group UK Sales T 44 1903 221 500 E uksales bwgroup com B amp W Group North America T 1 978 664 2870 E marketing bwgroupusa com B amp W Group Asia Ltd T 852 2 869 9916 E info bwgroup hk iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries iPhone and shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc Nautilus is a trademark of B amp W Group Ltd Copyright B amp W Group Ltd E amp OE Design by Thomas Manss amp Company Printed in China
6. Bowers a Wilkins Zeppelin Owner s Manual Drawings Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 4a Figure 5a Figure 5b Figure 6 Owner details Title first name surname Address Town postcode country e mail address Product details Model Serial number Date of purchase Dealer details Dealer name Address Town postcode country e mail address Dealer stamp Contents English Safety Instructions Owner s Manual Limited Warranty Francais Informations importantes concernant la s curit Manuel d utilisation Garantie limit e Deutsch Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bedienungsanleitung Garantie Espa ol Instrucciones importantes relacionadas con la seguridad Manual de instrucciones Garant a limitada Portugu s Instrug es de Seguranga Importantes Manual do Utilizador Garantia Limitada Italiano Importanti istruzioni sulla sicurezza Manuale istruzioni Garanzia limitata m 10 11 18 19 20 27 28 29 36 37 38 44 45 46 52 Nederlands Veiligheid Handleiding Beperkte Garantie EAAnvika Odnyiec yta THY aopaAn xpnon TNG OUOKEU G Odnyiec xp ons Tepiopiou vn eyy non Pyccku VHcTpykuinn no 6esonacHocTu VIHCTpyKLinA Bnagenbua OrpaHndeHHaA rapaHTMA Cesky D le it bezpe nostn upozorn n N vod k obsluze Z ruka Magyar Biztons gi tudnival k Felhaszn l i k zik nyv Korl tozott j t ll s Pols
7. Zeppelin automatically selects it as the source If Zeppelin is in standby it will turn itself fully on The LED will glow yellow for a couple of seconds while the amplifier initialises and then turn to blue when Zeppelin is ready to play If your iPod was turned off or in pause mode when you docked it it will end up in paused mode If it was playing it will continue to play All the time your iPod is docked and Zeppelin is plugged into the power supply your iPod will charge If that s all you want it to do put Zeppelin into standby to reduce power consumption using the button either on Zeppelin or on the remote handset A 3G iPod will dock with Zeppelin and play music but not charge from it If you remove your iPod while it is the selected source Zeppelin will automatically go into standby after 5 minutes to reduce power consumption 6 OUTPUTTING VIDEO If you want to feed images from a video iPod to your television use either an S video or composite video cable between Zeppelin and your set If you have a choice S video offers better quality 7 CONNECTING A SECOND SOURCE You can connect a second source to Zeppelin using the AUX socket at the rear The socket accepts both analogue and digital signals and Zeppelin will know which type it is receiving You don t have to flip any switches Examples of some possible sources are given in the Quick Start Guide An analogue source will need a 2 core coaxial cable erm
8. bility where G stands for Generation Category A iPod 5G nano iPhone and later Category B iPod 4G and mini Category C iPod 3G iPods 1G 2G and shuffle Cannot dock Differences in functionality will be explained later If you re not sure which category your iPod falls into ask your dealer or search Identifying iPod Models on your Internet browser To ensure maximum functionality we recommend you get your iPod software up to date Check for upgrades in iTunes Throughout this manual we ll use the term iPod to refer to both iPods and iPhones 2 UNPACKING ZEPPELIN Check that all parts are present in the carton In addition to the Zeppelin itself you should find Quick Start Guide and in the accessory box This manual Brochure Warranty and registration documents Remote handset Power cord Rubber tilt pad In some markets Zeppelin may be supplied with two power cords The one with a 3 pin plug on the end is for use in the UK Republic of Ireland and Hong Kong Follow the guidelines in the Quick Start Guide when unpacking When lifting Zeppelin use two hands on the body Do not use the iPod support bracket as a handle 3 A TOUR OF ZEPPELIN Although Zeppelin is exceptionally easy to use please spend a few moments getting to know where its controls and connectors are and what they do At the front Figure 1 shows Zeppelin from the front with the
9. ded by cable manufacturer Track up down commands do not work Upgrade Pod software 5G nano and later models only Cannot control volume from iPod interface Upgrade Pod software Symptom Possible cause Infrared receiver on Zeppelin obscured Battery not correctly seated Battery insulating tab not removed Battery needs replacing Buttons on remote do not work Zeppelin buttons OK iPod does not respond to Zeppelin commands iPod badly seated on connector Dirty or worn contacts Buttons on Zeppelin do not work Remote OK Dirty or worn contacts Consult your dealer Search How to reset iPod on the Internet iPod freezes Additional topics are covered in the Zeppelin FAQ section of our web site www bowers wilkins com Finally before contacting your service provider reboot Zeppelin by disconnecting it from the power supply for 5 seconds and re connecting Limited warranty This product has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards However if something does go wrong with this product B8W Group Ltd and its national distributors warrant free of charge labour exclusion may apply and replacement parts in any country served by an official B amp W distributor This limited warranty is valid for a period of one year from the date of purchase Terms and Conditions 1 2 3 The warranty is limited
10. e the battery cover anticlockwise 1 8 full turn and remove Release the battery by pressing down on the edge opposite the metal spring Remove and discard the insulator Replace the battery first locating one side under the small lugs opposite the metal spring Replace the cover Connect Zeppelin to the power supply When plugged in Zeppelin will go through a system check for a couple of seconds during which it will not accept commands and then assume standby mode In standby the LED at the front will glow red To turn Zeppelin fully on press the button either on the remote handset or on Zeppelin itself When fully on the LED colour will depend on the selected source blue for iPod or green for AUX To totally disconnect Zeppelin from the power supply see safety instruction 10 you will have to remove the plug from or switch off the wall outlet E DOCKING AND REMOVING THE iPod To dock your iPod simply angle it locate the long socket over the connector on the support bracket and push down fully figure 5 The spring loaded design automatically adjusts for all models and causes the iPod to rest on the back support There s plenty of room to get your hand round the back of the support to operate the iPod s own controls in the normal way figure 6 Note that because the socket in the base of the Nano is offset to one side it will not sit centrally on the support bracket As soon as you dock your iPod
11. elected Steady green Zeppelin on AUX selected Slow flashing blue iPod is paused category A only Slow flashing green AUX is muted Rapid flashing blue Volume changing iPod selected Rapid flashing green Volume changing AUX selected Rapid flashing white Volume approaching maximum Rapid flashing red Volume at maximum or minimum Single off on blue or green Acknowledge valid button command Single flash red Command not available Continuously flashing red Warning if no button is being pressed there is a system fault 12 USING iPod CONTROLS All the while a Category A iPod is docked its thumbwheel can alter Zeppelin s volume level which is also displayed on the iPod s screen The iPod s internal volume level is not affected and is retained for when you remove the iPod and use headphones The thumbwheel and display of Category B C iPods will not function in this way All the other controls on your iPod continue to work as normal Pressing Play on your iPod while it is docked will automatically select iPod as the Zeppelin source 13 USING AN iPhone Zeppelin will play music from the iPhone but the iPhone does not currently recognise this So when you dock an iPhone it will display one of two messages If the phone function is disabled the message is This accessory is not made to work with iPhone OK Simpl
12. grilles removed so you can see what s behind Do not try to remove the grilles They are deliberately difficult to get off to limit access and avoid damage to exposed drivers 1 Left channel tweeter 2 Left channel midrange driver 3 Multicolour status LED 4 Bass driver 5 Infrared remote control receiver 6 Right channel midrange driver 7 Right channel tweeter 8 Spring loaded iPod connector port 9 Combined on standby and source selector button 10 Volume up down rocker button Make sure that nothing obscures the infrared receiver and impairs the operation of the remote handset At the back Figure 2 shows the sockets at the rear and the location of the serial number 1 Power input socket 2 USB slave socket for software updates to Zeppelin 3 AUX analogue digital mini jack input socket 4 S Video output socket 5 Composite video output socket 6 Serial number label Straight out of the box Zeppelin leans back This is fine if it s on a low shelf or if you spend much of your listening time standing up in the kitchen for example It s also how you will have first seen it in the store However if you want to use it on a high shelf or you are sitting down most of the time fit the rubber tilt pad over the rubber ribs on the underside It s a simple push fit figure 3 Before using the remote handset for the first time you must remove the clear plastic insulating tab that prevents the battery draining figure 4 Rotat
13. inated at the Zeppelin end by a single mini stereo jack plug just like the plug used for your iPod headphones This plug will show 2 black rings on he metal tip that separate the left right and ground contacts The plug required at the other end will depend on the source f the source is an early generation iPod shuffle MP3 player laptop computer or portable CD player for example the output will probably be from a headphone socket and the same style mini jack will be needed f the source has its own volume control set it to approximately 75 full scale If your source has a line output a standard stacking CD player or advanced computer sound card for example you will probably need two RCA Phono plugs at the source end If the source has its own volume control set it to approximately 90 full scale Digital sources use a fibre optic cable sometimes called a TOSlink The standard TOSlink termination has a stubby block ended shape but some devices including Zeppelin and Apple Airport Express use an optical mini jack plug You can buy cables terminated with optical mini jack plugs or use a standard plug with a suitable adaptor These optical mini jacks have the same outline shape as the analogue version but have no black stripes and have an optic fibre for the light to pass through at the very tip Separately purchased optical cables and mini jack adaptors are variable in their compatibility and may not work p
14. ki Wa ne instrukcje dotycz ce bezpiecze stwa Instrukcja obs ugi Gwarancja 53 54 60 61 62 71 72 73 80 82 83 89 90 91 98 99 100 108 Aa RE KOSTE DURAS ll FX RRS VAN Pit ARA Standards Conformity Specifications 109 110 116 117 118 124 125 125 Important Safety Instructions Explanation of graphical symbols The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle A is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral A triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION Ka pi li SHOCK EEE NEPASOWARR To avoid risk of electric shock do not open the case of the apparatus There are no user serviceable parts inside WARNING To reduce risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Warnings 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth N O Aa AR WO N heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not install near any heat sources such
15. ls have individual midrange and tweeter drivers while the bass of both is handled by a single central bass driver With the efficient and cool running switching amplifier this ensures extremely high quality room filling sound The unique universal support bracket securely holds all compatible iPods without adaptors or adjustment and gives the user freedom to operate the iPod s own controls as easily as if it were in the hand Video iPods benefit from the video output sockets allowing the user to transfer images to a television Additional music sources such as MP3 players portable CD players and laptops may be played through Zeppelin using the AUX socket at the rear Both analogue and digital connections are supported by the same socket Content Topic Section iPod compatibility 1 Unpacking Zeppelin 2 A tour of Zeppelin 3 Setting up 4 Docking and removing the iPod 5 Outputting video 6 Connecting a second source Y Using a second source 8 Using the remote control 9 Using the controls on Zeppelin 10 Reading the LED 11 Using iPod controls 12 Using an iPhone 13 Adjusting the sound 14 Cleaning Zeppelin 15 Upgrading software 16 Environmental information NG Troubleshooting 18 1 iPod COMPATIBILITY Some very early models are not compatible to dock with Zeppelin at all and some others although they can benefit fully from Zeppelin s great sound do not support all its functions Use the following table to identify capa
16. mains outlets 17 Do not use the iPod support bracket as a carrying handle for the apparatus Owner s manual Welcome Thank you for purchasing Zeppelin and welcome to Bowers amp Wilkins The iPod is a great music source on the move but when you re at home or in the office or you want to share your music with friends and family earphones aren t always that convenient There are many products on the market that allow you to dock your iPod and hear your favourite music without earphones but it s usually a choice between hi fi separates with their bulk and trailing wires or one piece solutions that don t do justice to the iPod s capabilities Zeppelin is different It s a one piece product with the Bowers amp Wilkins name That means you ll experience impact clarity and involving spatial qualities most often missing when listening through headphones or less capable loudspeaker systems And it s Made for iPod which means that Apple Computer Inc has certified it for seamless use with today s most popular music source With its airship inspired shape distinctively styled by Native Design London Zeppelin is simple and intuitive to use But before you immerse yourself in its great sound please take a moment to read through this manual and especially the safety instructions Overview Unlike most other one piece iPod docking devices Zeppelin incorporates a full 3 way stereo speaker system Left and right channe
17. rica call toll free 800 370 3742 In the UK call 01903 221500 You can find the numbers for all other countries on our web site www bowers wilkins com by clicking on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page Alternatively call the UK head office on 44 1903 221800 2 Our representative will discuss your concerns If it is found necessary to return the product for repair you will be given a Return Merchandise Authorisation You should not return the product without this authorisation To validate your warranty you will need to produce the original sales receipt from an authorised dealer Standards conformity North America G Conforms to ANSI UL Standard 60065 7th Edition Certified to CAN CSA Standard C22 2 No 60065 FE Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device does not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du reglement sur le mat riel broullieur du Canada Europe CE This product complies with the EU Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC in pursuance of which the following standards have been applied EN 55013 2001 EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 55
18. roperly One piece cables are preferred Ask your dealer for advice 8 USING A SECOND SOURCE You can switch between the iPod and a second AUX source by using the button on the remote handset or by pressing and holding the combination amp button on the top of Zeppelin itself See the tables below for details When AUX is selected the LED glows green If Zeppelin is manually switched to standby and on again it automatically selects the last used source If that source is no longer connected Zeppelin will switch to the alternative If no source is conneted Zeppelin will return to standby after 5 minutes Your iPod only overrides source selection as it is docked or if you press its own Play button while it is docked 10 USING THE CONTROLS ON ZEPPELIN Button Action Effect Button Action Effect Button Action Effect Press once Zeppelin turns on and Press once Advance to start of next Press once Zeppelin turns on and when Zeppelin selects last used source track iPod only when Zeppelin selects last used source in standby See also section 8 gt gt Press and Scan forward through in standby See also section 5 0 Press once Zeppelin goes to hold current track iPod only Press once Zeppelin goes to when Zeppelin standby i Pressiones Gb to start of current when Zeppelin standby on A docked iPod is track iPod only on A docked iPod is paused pa
19. to the repair of the equipment Neither transportation nor any other costs nor any risk for removal transportation and installation of products is covered by this warranty This warranty is only valid for the original owner It is not transferable This warranty will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable a for damages caused by incorrect installation connection or packing o for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user manual negligence modifications or use of parts that are not made or authorised by BAW c for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment d for damages caused by accidents lightning water fire heat war public disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of B amp W and its appointed distributors e for products whose serial number has been altered deleted removed or made illegible f if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorised person This guarantee complements any national regional law obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer How to claim repairs under warranty Should you have any concerns regarding the performance of this product please use the following procedure 1 Call the B amp W national distributor in your country of residence In North Ame
20. used and turned off y O and turned off Press once Volume level increases 144 Press twice RR eo KA A Press and Toggle between iPod by small increment y hold for two and AUX Press and Scan backwards through seconds when If no alternate source Press and Volume ramps up and 4 hold current track iPod only Zeppelin on connected a red hold LED ashes LED indicates invalid White LED indicates Press once Toggle between iPod h 3 command getting near to maximum and AUX volume If AUX selected iPod Press once Volume level increases Red LED indicates will pause by small increment 3 El Pai maximum level If iPod selected it will play Press and Volume ramps up and If no alternate source Press once Volume level decreases hold LED flashes i connected a red LED er by small increment ore RYN White LED indicates Indicates invalid etting near to maximum Press and Volume ramps down command K toka hold and LED flashes ada z Red LED indicates e PR ae maximum level minimum level Press once Volume level decreases Press once Toggle play pause 8 5 by small increment pil iPod is source Toggle mute on off T Press and Volume ramps down and AUX is source hold LED flashes Red LED indicates minimum level 11 READING THE LED LED state Meaning Steady red Zeppelin in standby Steady yellow Zeppelin powering up from standby 2 sec Steady blue Zeppelin on iPod s
21. y press OK and the iPhone will behave with full functionality just like any category A iPod except of course that the interface is different If the phone function is enabled the message is This accessory is not made to work with iPhone Would you like to turn on Airplane Mode to reduce audio interference you will not be able to make or receive calls Yes No If you press Yes the phone function is disabled and the previous condition applies If you press No you can still listen to music because Zeppelin is immune to interference If you have an incoming call the iPhone will ring through Zeppelin and mute the music To take the call remove the iPhone from Zeppelin and replace it when the call is finished 14 ADJUSTING THE SOUND The tonal balance in particular the level of bass is affected by where you place Zeppelin If you place it back against a wall the bass level is boosted by the wall and more so if it is in a corner Zeppelin s own bass output may be adjusted to compensate f you have previously changed the iPod s own equalisation EQ for headphone use this may not be appropriate when listening through Zeppelin so before adjusting Zeppelin s EQ you should turn off any EQ in he iPod itself Settings gt EQ gt Off When you dock a Category A iPod into Zeppelin an extra item called Speakers appears in its main menu f you select this option and then choose Tone Control
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