You say it's wireless - How many wires does it really have?
If the transmitter is plugged into a computer or other device using the USB connection – THERE ARE NO WIRES AT ALL.
If you are using an iPod there is only 1 wire and that is the one powering the transmitter docking station – it uses a conventional adaptor which reduces the mains voltage of 240v ac to 12v dc. If you want to use another music source there is just 1 additional wire from the aux out socket of the device to the docking station using a 3.5mm jack cable
The speakers are battery powered and recharged on the docking station – so they don't have any wires or even plugs or sockets – they re–charge almost magically on the docking station.
The speakers can then be moved anywhere within range WITHOUT ANY WIRES.
Where can I use it
The AQ Orbit Wireless iDock can be used anywhere indoors. Whilst the speakers aren't waterproof -so don't leave them out in the rain – they are robust and easy to carry and operate on low (12v) voltage so are perfectly safe to carry outside for your BBQ.
What can I plug it into?
The AQ Orbit Wireless iDock can be plugged into any iPod, iPhone, Mp3, PSP, Laptop, MAC, Macbook, Music mobile phone, TV, Radio, HI FI.
What about mains sockets?
The main docking station is powered from a standard UK mains socket, but the speakers are powered by re-chargeable batteries – automatically re-charged whilst on the docking station?
Is it just for IPod – can I play my MP3 player through it – how do I connect?
No, you can connect most audio devices to the Dock via a 3.5 – 3.5 mm Jack plug or the USB.
Can I play my iPod through it – how do I connect – does it charge the iPod in the dock?
The IPod is connected via the standard Apple® 30 pin connector.
I have an old classic iPod – will it fit in the docking station?
Yes – the station fits all I type products with the standard Apple® connector.
Can I use the docking station's remote control to control my iPod?
Yes The remote control is used to change volume, and offers the following iPod features On, off, Play pause skip track FF rewind volume up and volume down.
Do I have to have mains to power the speakers ?
No, the speakers are recharged on the inductive wireless charging pads.
How long will the batteries last?
Depending on how loud you play the music the speakers will speakers will last around 8 hours.
Do I have to plug them in to recharge them?
The speakers do not need to be plugged in, they just need to be placed on the dock.
How is the transmitter powered?
The transmitter is powered through the USB connection.
What is the warranty?
1 year.
What's the range of the speakers?
The operating distance is 30 m line of sight; this will decrease if obstacles are in the way, but is perfectly adequate for most houses. The use of intelligent digital 2.4 GHz transmission means that it won't interfere with, or be affected by, other 2.4 systems like WiFi.
What about stereo sound?
Each of the speakers can be set to either left or right sound so you can have full stereo sound relayed to your speakers.
Can I just use one speaker and take it round the house?
Yes, you can use one speaker to take around the house, but you will have to choose which channel you listen to – left or right.
How do I take the transmitter out and plug it in a computer?
You simply unplug the transmitter out of the back of the docking station and plug it into a computer via the USB port.
What battery does the remote control take?
A readily available standard CR 2032 3v lithium button battery.
Does it work with iPhone 4?
Yes it does.
How do you control the volume?
Each speaker has a separate volume control situated on the speaker. Additionally the overall volume can be adjusted from the docking station or the remote control but this controls the system volume and not the individual speakers.
