Features

Overview: The Sharp DK-A10 i-Elegance audio system features a slot load CD player, an integrated iPod dock, side firing subwoofers that illuminate, an AM/FM digital tuner and an alarm clock function with snooze, as well as an auxiliary input for connecting an additional external audio source.

Speaker System: The i-Elegance CD player and music system for iPod features two 2.5-inch, 12-ohm front firing full range speakers along with two 4-inch, 8-ohm side firing subwoofers with blue illumination for high fidelity sound and deep low-end bass response. The front speakers are powered by a 2 watt x 2 channel full-range amplifier, while the subwoofers are powered by a 5 watt x 2 channel sub-amplifier. The system features a combined frequency response of 30Hz to 20kHz at 10% T.H.D. 

Equalizer: The i-Elegance CD player and music system for iPod features an electronic equalizer that customizes the sound based on the music genre. The electronic EQ has a 6-step mode that lets you set the perfect sound for any type of music. You can select between Flat, Rock, Classical, Pop, Vocal or Jazz.

Esound Mode: The Esound feature is a digital signal processing technology that improves the quality of compressed digital sound, minimizing deterioration. The Esound mode corrects sound deterioration that results from compression by enhancing the sound frequency spectrum as well as increasing the sound pressure.

Integrated iPod Dock: The i-Elegance CD player and music system for iPod is compatible with all generations of the Apple iPod incorporating a 30-pin connector. Included with the electronic docking system are 8 dock insert adaptors that guarantee a snug fit for your iPod. The i-Elegance docking system offers basic control, playback and charging of your iPod simultaneously. Whenever your iPod is connected to the docking system via the dock connecter, the iPod's battery will charge. The unit is compatible with the following iPods specifically.

• iPod 1st generation nano: 2GB/4GB (software 1.0 or above)
• iPod 2nd generation nano: 2GB/4GB/8GB (dock adapter comes with iPod nano)
• iPod photo: 20GB/30GB/40GB/60GB (software 1.0 or above)
• iPod mini: 4GB/6GB (software 1.2 or above)
• 5th generation iPod: 30GB/60GB/80GB dock connector equipped click wheel model (software 1.0 or above)
• 4th generation iPod: 20GB/40GB dock connector equipped click wheel model (software 3.0.2 or above)
• 3rd generation iPod: 20GB/60GB dock connector equipped click wheel model (software 2.2 or above)

Video Output: The unit features a rear panel composite video output so your iPod photo or 5th Generation iPod with photo and video can be viewed by connecting the DK-A10 to your TV or monitor.

Auxiliary Input: If you have an iPod that does not have a dock connector or another external audio source with an audio output, you can connect them to the DK-A10 via an optional audio cable through the unit's stereo RCA auxiliary input jacks.

Headphones: The iPod audio system and CD player features a rear panel 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. Plugging in a set of headphones will mute the unit's internal speakers automatically.

CD Player: The DK-A10 features a single slot load CD mechanism that plays standard audio CDs in addition to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 and WMA files. Music data from CD-R/RW discs will appear on the i-Elegance display such as Song, Artist or Album name. The integrated CD player features Random, Repeat and Program playback as well as track search and fast forward and rewind functions. The CD player supports the following MP3 and WMA file formats and bitrates.

• MP3: MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and VBR file formats, bitrate supported is 32-320 kbps
• WMA: bitrate supported is 64-160 kbps

Digital AM/FM Tuner: The DK-A10 i-Elegance music system features a digital AM/FM tuner that lets you listen to your favorite radio stations. You can program up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations. The stations saved in memory can also be scanned automatically so you can easily search through your 40 preset stations.

Display: The unit features an 10-character digital fluorescent blue display for indicating source, station, clock, alarm and audio settings. The side-firing subwoofers also illuminate blue. You can control the unit's illumination by setting the subwoofers and display to illuminate bright or dim. You can also turn the subwoofer illumination completely off.

Alarm Clock: The DK-A10 i-Elegance features an alarm clock function that allows you to wake up to your favorite iPod selections, AM/FM radio station, CD or a buzzing alarm. The alarm will sound for approximately 30 minutes or until turned off. The unit also features a snooze function which allows you to temporarily stop the alarm for 5 minutes before it sounds again.

Sleep Mode: In addition to standard clock and alarm functions, you may also fall asleep to music and both your iPod and i-Elegance system will automatically shut down at a programmed time between 10 and 120 minutes.

Volume Auto Fade-In: If you turn off and on the main unit with the volume set to 27 or higher, the volume starts at 16 and fades in to the last set level. The unit has a maximum volume of 30.

Power Supply: The unit operates only off of AC power and comes supplied with a 6' detachable AC power cord. The system does not operate off of batteries.

Memory Backup: The backup function protects the memorized functions for a few days should there be a power failure or the AC power cord becomes disconnected.

Remote Control: In addition to the unit's main top mounted controls and for added convenience, the i-Elegance CD player and music system for iPod features a small, thin, compact IR remote that lets you control all the functions of your i-Elegance CD player and music system. In addition, the remote controls some of the features on your iPod as well - such a play, pause, track up/down, fast forward/reverse, repeat or shuffle.