Zune Home A/V Pack | 
| Brand: Zune
List Price: $99.99
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Rating:  102 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: Home AV
Model: Home AV
UPC: 882224274661
EAN: 0882224274661
ASIN: B000IXP946
Release Date: November 21, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW! FACTORY SEALED!!!
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| Features:
| • | Home A/V Kit | | • | Includes Docking Station, AC Adapter, Wireless Remote with Lithium Battery, AV Output Cable | | • | Compatible with Microsoft Zune | | • | 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for use with your Zune, the home A/V pack includes everything you need to amplify your Zune experience in the comforts of your own home. Included is a set of helpful products for integrating your Zune with your big-screen TV and the best speakers in your house. Once the screen and speakers are connected, sit back and relax with the included wireless remote that puts you in control from virtually anywhere in the room. Listen to music through home stereo speakers or show off photos and videos on a TV screen. When you buy the Zune home AV pack, you'll get an AC adapter, an AV output cable, a dock, a sync cable, and a wireless remote. The included dock features a pair of built-in outputs for maximum versatility: a connector port for syncing and charging your Zune, and an audio/video output with a built-in audio amplifier. 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. |
Product Description
Designed around the principles of sharing, discovery and community, Zune creates new ways for consumers to connect and share entertainment experiences. The Zune experience centers on connection - connection to your library, connection to friends, connection to community and connection to other devices.Zune is Microsoft's music and entertainment platform that provides an end-to-end solution for Connected Entertainment. Inspired by the vast and varied community of music fans, Zune focuses on helping emerging artists shape the digital canvas. Zune is part of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division and supports the company's software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space.Designed exclusively for use with Zune, the Home A/V Pack includes everything you need to amplify your Zune experience. This set integrates Zune with your big-screen TV and the best speakers in your house. And the wireless remote puts you in control from virtually anywhere in the room.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 97 more reviews...
 Zune Home A/V Pack is Awesome! November 30, 2006
Scott Larsen (Aurora, IL USA)
117 out of 119 found this review helpful
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 January 9, 2007
B. Sherman (Portland, OR)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
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.
 WARNING! Dock is NOT compatible with 80GB Zune! May 5, 2008
Kai-Joachim Kamrath (Seattle, WA USA)
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
The dock is compatible with the first generation 30GB Zune, *not* with the new 80GB Zune.
Excellent July 29, 2007
D. McMahon (New York US)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
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
 Zune Home A/V Pack December 24, 2007
Terry Topp (San Diego, CA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I received the Zune Home A/V Pack about two weeks ago and was so excited to connect my television up to my Zune. The first problem was I own a Zune 2 80gb and nowhere in the two pamphlets that came with the Home A/V Pack state that it will not fit. I had to remove the insert just to connect the Zune. This leave the only support for the Zune is the connector. This is not very durable in my opinion.
However, the Home A/V stand did connect easily to my television. Excellent picture quality as long as the video source is good to begin with. The remote has good range and is easy to use. The only way the remote could be better would be if it had the same touch button on the Zune. The footprint of the base is very small and has a holder for the remote.
Since the A/V Pack does not seem to be made for the Zune 2 80gb I had to return it. I am planning on purchasing the Home A/V Pack 2 hopefully that will fit my Zune.
Pros:
Easy Setup
Remote is small and simple to use with excellent range
Base has small footprint
Great picture depending on source
Cons:
Limited support documents or manuals
Short A/V cables with large connectors that can stress television inputs
Does not auto detect being connected and send display to television
No extra inserts to support Zune 2 80gb
I would recommend the Zune Home A/V Pask to anyone as long as the did not have a Zune 2 80gb.
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