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. ® The illustrations printed in this operation manual are for the model DK-A1.
SPECIAL NOTES DK-A1 DK-A1BK CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DK-A1 DK-A1BK 18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions : a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following...
ENERGY STAR ® Program Information Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. ® To comply with the ENERGY STAR standards mentioned above, please cancel the demonstration mode, as described on page 10. ENERGY STAR ®...
Using this product with a higher voltage other than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
Controls and indicators (continued) DK-A1 DK-A1BK The model name/serial no.label (*) (*) Label is located at the bottom of the unit. 3 4 5 Display 1. Alarm Indicator ........19 2.
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SN OO ZE / DI M M ER CL OC K FU NC TI ON V O L AL AR M SL EE P D IS PL AY E SO UN D /D EM O PL AY M OD E TU N IN G CL EA R M EM OR Y...
System connections DK-A1 DK-A1BK Make sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. Antenna connection Supplied FM antenna: Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS jack and position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. Supplied AM loop antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM and GND terminals.
Remote control Battery installation This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ 1 While pushing the locking tab toward the center of the remote control, slide out the battery holder. Back of remote control Locking tab 2 Remove the old battery from the battery holder, insert the...
General control DK-A1 DK-A1BK To turn the power on Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. After use: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode or demonstration mode. Illumination light control Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the display and LED.
Setting the clock iPod TUNER ALARM CLOCK ALARM ON/OFF SNOOZE DIMMER In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (12:00 AM) display. Press the CLOCK button for more than 2 seconds. Press the button to select 12-hour or 24-hour display and then press the CLOCK button.
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1. Push the iPod sliding door until end. 2. Insert the iPod adaptor into unit and connect your iPod. iPod iPod (bottom) Dock connector iPod adaptor iPod dock iPod connector To remove iPod adaptor Hold this tip and pull as direction shown to remove adaptor.
Listening to the iPod (continued) DK-A1 DK-A1BK Various iPod functions Function Main unit Remote control Play Pause Track up/ down Fast forward/ reverse Display ____ DISPLAY Repeat ____ PLAY MODE Shuffle ____ PLAY MODE iPod operation The operations described below depend on the generation iPod you Operation are using.
Listening to the radio iPod TUNER CLOCK ALARM ON/OFF SNOOZE DIMMER Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. TUNER button (main unit): The unit turns on and the TUNER function is activated. button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (iPod, TUNER, AUX).
Listening to the radio (continued) DK-A1 DK-A1BK Memorizing a station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) Perform steps 1 - 3 in “Tuning” on page 17. Press the MEMORY button on remote control to enter the preset tuning saving mode.
Alarm and sleep operation Alarm The unit turns on and play desired source (iPod, TUNER or AUX) or Buzzer sound for 30 minutes. Before setting the alarm: 1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer page 13). If it is not set, you cannot use the alarm function.
Alarm and sleep operation (continued) DK-A1 DK-A1BK Sleep operation The radio and iPod can be turned off automatically. Play back the desired sound source. Press the SLEEP button on remote control to select sleep time. Press the MEMORY button on remote control.
Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below. VCR, DVD, etc. To the line output jacks White RCA cord (not supplied) Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. AUX button (main unit): The unit turns on and the AUX function is activated.
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. General Symptom The clock is not set to Is the ST switch set to the correct the correct time.
Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions. Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.