Zune Home A/V Pack
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Zune Home A/V Pack
Product Details
- Brand: Zune
- Model: Home AV
- Released on: 2006-11-14
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 2.25" h x 9.75" w x 10.00" l, 1.28 pounds
Features
- Home A/V Kit
- Includes Docking Station, AC Adapter, Wireless Remote with Lithium Battery, AV Output Cable
- Not compatible with Microsoft Zune 80gb or 120gb
- Features: Media Control on Your TV for Music, Video, Photos, High Clarity, Full Stereo Sound
- A/V Inputs
- Additional Features: Easy Use, Integrates Zune with Big Screen TV and Speakers, Just Dock Your Zune and Play
- Accessories Included: Wireless Remote, AC Power Supply, A/V Cable, Travel Case, Connection Cord
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The connector port is a handy option for people who want to sync or charge their Zune without fumbling under the desk for the sync cable, as the cable instead plugs right into the dock. The A/V port, meanwhile, lets you connect the dock to a stereo system or TV for full-featured playback. In both cases, all you have to do is drop your Zune into the dock and it will charge, sync, or play back via the connected devices--no extra connections required. Plus, the dock includes an integrated IR receiver for use with the included wireless remote. The IR receiver and remote give you quick access to your current playlist, as well as full control over menu navigation and volume. The dock even includes a small built-in slot that holds the remote--a convenient and stylish way to store the remote when not in use. A Zune sync cable is also included--a necessary accessory to connect your Zune to the included AC adapter. The AC adapter is a great way to charge a Zune without the need for a nearby computer; simply plug the AC adapter into an adjacent outlet. With the AC adapter, your Zune will be 90-percent charged after only two hours, and fully charged in about three hours.
What's in the Box
Zune dock, AC adapter, AV output cable, synchronization cable, and wireless remote.
![]() The Zune Home A/V Pack includes everything you need to amplify your Zune experience. | ![]() A wireless remote puts you in control from virtually anywhere in the room. |
From the Manufacturer
The Zune Home A/V Pack includes everything you need to amplify your Zune experience by integrating with your TV or home stereo system. This set of five products includes the Zune Dock, which elegantly displays your device in your home or office, and the Zune Wireless Remote, which puts you in control from virtually anywhere in the room.
Included in the Package
- Charge your Zune without a PC. When youÕre away from home, sometimes you donÕt have a PC around. Make sure that your Zune is charged by carrying the AC Adapter, and let the music play on!
- Zune AC Adapter. If youÕre at home or visiting friends, use the Zune AC Adapter to charge your device without hooking up to a computer.
- Zune A/V Output Cable. Listen to music through home stereo speakers or show off photos and videos on a TV screen.
- Zune Dock. The Zune Dock elegantly displays your Zune device anywhere in your home or office.
- Zune Sync Cable. Connect your Zune to your computer or to the Zune AC Adapter so you can sync or charge your device at home or on the road.
- Zune Wireless Remote. Designed exclusively for use with the Zune Dock, the Zune Wireless Remote gives you quick access to your current playlist and full control over menu navigation and volume.
A/V Cable Features
- Listen to music on your home stereo, view pictures and watch videos on your TV. Plug your Zune into your TV and stereo to show your friends and family a slideshow while listening to a playlist. YouÕll get room filling sound through your home speakers and a full display of all your content on your TV.
- Plugs directly into the Zune headphone jack or the Zune Dock. Designed for use at home or on the road, the AV Output Cable can plug directly into your Zune or be used in combination with the Zune Dock. ItÕs easy to store and share a slideshow wherever thereÕs a TV.
- Standard RCA connectors fit most TVs and home stereos.Premium quality connectors and wires give maximum performance, while standard RCA connectors offer broad compatibility. This blend of functionality and convenience makes the A/V Output Cable a must-have for the enthusiast who carries pictures and videos on their Zune.
What's in the Box
Zune dock, AC adapter, AV output cable, synchronization cable, wireless remote
Customer Reviews
Zune Home A/V Pack is Awesome!
I purchased the Black Zune and just received my AV Packs today. I hooked it up to my home A/V system in less than 5 minutes. Yellow, Red, and White hookups just like any other device.
The dock is very sleak and clean looking with a frosted plastic base and shiny gun smoke/titanium colored black plastic top where the Zune rests. It is actually matches the metal on the front of the Zune surrounding the screen and control dial.
After reading the manuals I was happy to learn that the top panel can be changed when future Zune players come out. So, instead of having to buy an entirely new A/V kit I will only have to replace the top to fit the next Zune.
The remote works well. The controls match those on the Zune with the addition of a skip forward and back button and individual volume control buttons. It is black with a frosted plastic coating similiar to the black zune without the blue contrast. It is magnetized like the earphones so you can stick it to anything made of metal. I thought that was a nice feature depending on where you use your Zune. It will stick to the fridge!
Once I had everything hooked up to my stereo receiver and TV, I was really happy with the ability to pull up my Zune menu and control the device on my TV screen with the Zune remote. It is literally like a "Supersized" Zune. The album art does not take up the entire screen like it does on the Zune but it does still appear on the screen the entire time you are listening to a song.
The pack ships with the Zune Dock, Wireless remote with battery installed, an A/V cable, a power adapter which is made of shiny black plastic(IPOD like), and an additional Sync Cable. The sync cable plugs into the power adapter via a USB port on the power adapter.
CAR STEREO INSTALLATION TIP: I purchased a second A/V pack that I am using with my car. I put the Zune dock in my car, plugged the Zune car charger into the dock and plugged the Zune a/v cable into the aux audio in(red/white RCA) cable coming off the back of my Alpine headunit. Bottom line, I am now able to charge via the dock and control my Zune via the wireless remote in my car without having to plug anything into the Zune. I just put the Zune in the dock and it is ready to go! If my car stereo were setup for video and I had LCDs I could then also hook the Zune A/V cable Video connection (yellow) up and the Zune video would play through the LCDs as well.
I am also using the Zune dock as a docking station for my computer. All you have to do is hook your sync cable into the back of the dock and you have a docking station that syncs with your PC and the Zune software. Pretty cool!
About the only negatives I have found with the A/V pack is that you are not able to turn the Zune off with the wireless remote. You have to walk up to the dock to turn it off or remove the Zune from the Dock. This isn't a major deal since it is always charging in the dock but it would be nice to be able to turn it off via the remote. Also, the resolution isn't perfect or HD quality. I have a 4/3 43" projection TV so that may play a part. This issue doesn't have much to do with the A/V Pack though. This has more to do with these type of devices not being able to store information in large resolution formats.
Definitely a must-have for Zune owners
Solid design delivers as one would expect. Easy to set up and logically laid out.
Hopefully the first of many "coordinated" toys for the Zune.
To date, the only negative I have (which is somewhat counterintuitive) is that the docking station is such a perfect fit, you must remove any cover from the Zune prior to docking. This is only a problem if you have purchased a hard shell that is not made to be put on/taken off frequently.
Excellent
This is the one accessory you must have if you own a Zune, very sleek works exactly like it should, easy to plug in to existing stereo equipment and the magnetic remote is a very clever idea. Very happy with it










