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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this
manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
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MUSIC SYSTEM FOR iPod
MODEL
DK-A1
DK-A1BK
The illustrations printed in this operation manual are for the model DK-A1.
Accessories
Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
OPERATION MANUAL
Remote control 1 FM antenna 1
AM loop antenna 1
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DK-A1 SPECIAL NOTES DK-A1BK NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in
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DK-A1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DK-A1BK Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from This product has been engineered and manufactured with the the apparatus. highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or
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DK-A1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DK-A1BK 18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall 23) Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is the following conditions : grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, and
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DK-A1 Contents DK-A1BK Page General Information ® ENERGY STAR Program Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 9 Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Products that have earned ® Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DK-A1 Precautions DK-A1BK General Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from the cord can damage internal wires. vibration. The AC power plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable. Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Re- Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, fer internal service to your local s
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DK-A1 Controls and indicators DK-A1BK Top panel Reference page 1. iPod Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2. POWER ON/STAND-BY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 23 3. Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4. iPod Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 5. Alarm Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DK-A1 Controls and indicators (continued) DK-A1BK Display 12 3 4 56 Reference page 1. Alarm Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2. Sleep Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3. iPod Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4. Aux Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5. FM Stereo Mode Indicator . .
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DK-A1 DK-A1BK Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 1 2. Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 10 3. On/Stand-by Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 17 2 4. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 11 5. Skip Down, Tuner Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . 13, 16, 18 3 12 6. Play Mode Button . . . . .
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DK-A1 System connections DK-A1BK Connecting iPod to TV Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. iPod photo and 5th Generation iPod with photo and video can be viewed by connecting to TV/monitor. Antenna connection If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT jack Supplied FM antenna: on the rear of the unit. Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS jack and position the FM antenna wire in the direction
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DK-A1 Remote control DK-A1BK Notes concerning use: Battery installation Replace the battery if the operating distance is reduced or if the This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains operation becomes erratic. Purchase “CR 2025”, coin lithium Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. California battery. residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Periodically clean the transmitter on the remote control and
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DK-A1 General control DK-A1BK E SOUND control The special sound created to enhance iPod sound as sound been produced by CD-Audio quality. When the E SOUND/DEMO button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To change the setting, press the E SOUND/ DEMO button repeatedly to toggle ON or OFF. When ON is selected, the unit will enter the E SOUND mode and adjust low bass and high frequency automatically according to volume input. Equalizer When the E
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DK-A1 Setting the clock DK-A1BK 4 Press the or button to adjust the minutes and then press the CLOCK button. Press the or button once to advance the time by iPod AUX TUNER ALARM CLOCK ALARM ON/OFF 1 minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minutes interval. SNOOZE DIMMER To confirm the time display: [When the unit is in the stand-by mode or in demonstration mode.] Press the CLOCK button to enter the clock function. In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (12:00 AM) display. [
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DK-A1 Listening to the iPod DK-A1BK Supported iPod models: iPod adaptor connection iPod nano (software 1.0 above) Choose the iPod adaptor that fits your iPod. Your iPod will fit snuggly iPod photo (software 1.0 above) into the correct adaptor. If your iPod is not mentioned below, an iPod iPod mini (software 1.2 above) adaptor may have been included with your iPod unit. 5th Generation iPod (software 1.0 above) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model) The number (3-10) 4th Generatio
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AUX AUX AUX iPod iPod iPod E SOUN EQ E SOUN E SOUN EQ E SOUND EQ - - - + + + DK-A1 DK-A1BK 1. Push the iPod sliding door until end. To remove iPod adaptor Hold this tip and pull as direction shown to remove adaptor. iPod playback 2. Insert the iPod adaptor into unit and connect your iPod. 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. iPod iPod (bottom) 2 Press the iPod button on main unit once or FUNCTION button on remote control repeatedly to select iPod function. Dock connector 3 Ope
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DK-A1 Listening to the iPod (continued) DK-A1BK iPod operation Various iPod functions The operations described below depend on the generation iPod you Function Main unit Remote Operation are using. control Play Press in the pause System on operation mode. When the main unit is powered on, the iPod unit will automatically power on when docked in the unit (including alarm function). * Invalid for 3rd iPod Generation. Pause Press in the playback mode. System off (stand-by operation) When the
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DK-A1 Listening to the radio DK-A1BK Tuning 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the TUNER button on main unit or FUNCTION button on remote control repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). 3 Press the TUNING ( or ) button on remote control to iPod AUX TUNER CLOCK ALARM tune in to the desired station. SNOOZE ON/OFF DIMMER Manual tuning: Press the TUNING ( or ) button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When
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DK-A1 Listening to the radio (continued) DK-A1BK Memorizing a station To recall a memorized station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at Press the or button for less than 0.5 seconds to select the the push of a button. (Preset tuning) desired station. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in “Tuning” on page 17. To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. 2 Press the MEMORY button on remote control to enter the (Preset memory scan) p
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DK-A1 Alarm and sleep operation DK-A1BK Changing alarm source only Alarm The unit turns on and play desired source (iPod, TUNER or AUX) or After source is selected in step 2, press and hold the ALARM button. Buzzer sound for 30 minutes. If TUNER is selected, press and hold the ALARM button after Before setting the alarm: preset station is selected in step 3. 1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer page 13). The time and volume will be automatically set to the prev
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DK-A1 Alarm and sleep operation (continued) DK-A1BK To confirm the remaining sleep time: Sleep operation The radio and iPod can be turned off automatically. 1 While “SLEEP” is indicated, press the SLEEP button once to select “SLEEP XXX”. 1 Play back the desired sound source. “XXX” is sleep remaining time. The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 10 seconds. 2 Press the SLEEP button on remote control to select sleep You can change the remaining sleep time while it is displayed by time.
