Sony DK-AP8P manual

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    MODEL DK-AP8P OPERATION MANUAL 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. Accessories Please confirm that only the following accessories are included. GCOVAA239AWSA GCOVAA238AWSA GCOVAA175AWSB Adaptor A x 1 Adapt[...]

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    2 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Important Instruction SPECIAL NO TES NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [...]

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    3 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Important Instruction IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and proper ty damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and man ufactured with the highest priority on safety . Howe ver , improper[...]

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    4 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Important Instruction IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (contin ued) 18) Damage Requiring Ser vice - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and ref er ser vicing to qualified service personnel under the follo wing conditions: a) When the A C cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, o[...]

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    5 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P General Information Contents Pag e ■ General Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 ■ Preparation for Use System connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10 Remote c[...]

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    6 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P General Information Precautions ■ General ● Do not place anything on top of the unit. ● Do not expose the unit to moisture , to temperatures higher than 140˚F (60˚C) or to extremely lo w temperatures. ● If your system does not work properly , disconnect the AC/DC adaptor from the AC outle[...]

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    7 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P General Information Controls and indicator s ■ Precaution in using the touch panel ● Use soft cloth to gently clean the touch panel. ● Alwa ys place the remote control face up to av oid damage to the touch pad. ● Do not press the pad too hard, it can damage the touch sensor . ● T ouch onl[...]

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    8 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P General Information Controls and indicator s (continued) ■ Main unit back view Reference page 1. Video Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. Audio Input Jac k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 3. DC Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    9 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Preparation for Use System connections ■ Connecting iP od or iPhone to TV Photo and video files from iP od or iPhone can be viewed by connecting the system to TV/monitor. If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT jack at the back of the unit and set the TV Out on the iPod [...]

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    10 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Preparation for Use System connections (continued) ■ Using with the batteries Note: Battery life may v ar y depending on the temperature , batter y types and usage conditions. Battery replacement: When batteries are low , sound may become distorted and unit may automatically turn off during high[...]

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    11 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Preparation for Use Remote control ■ Batteries installation This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains P erchlorate Material – special handling may apply . California residents, see www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous waste/perchlorate/. Precautions for battery use: ● Remove the b[...]

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    12 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Basic Operation General control ■ T o turn the main unit power on Press the ON/ST AND-BY button on the main unit or touch ON/ ST AND-BY pad on the remote control. The PO WER and E SOUND indicator will turn on. Note: This unit consumes low current during stand-by mode. Howev er, please remove the[...]

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    13 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P iP od and iPhone Listening to the iP od or iPhone Supported iPod and iPhone models: ● iP od nano (software 1.2 above) ● iP od mini (software 1.2 above) ● iP od (5 th generation) (software 1.3 abov e) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model) ● iP od (4 th generation) (software 3.0.2 abov[...]

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    14 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P iP od and iPhone Listening to the iP od or iPhone (continued) ■ T o inser t iP od or iPhone adaptor 1. Open the docking station by sliding out the top co ver at the area marked. 2. Insert the iPod or iPhone adaptor into unit and connect your iP od or iPhone. Caution: Unplug all accessories from [...]

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    15 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P iP od and iPhone ■ T o disconnect iPod or iPhone Simply remove the iP od or iPhone from the dock. It is safe to do so ev en during playback. ■ Navigating the iP od and iPhone menus with the remote control Note: The volume le vel is adjusted by pressing the V OLUME (+ or –) button on the main[...]

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    16 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P Adv anced Feature Enhancing y our system The audio cable is not included. Purchase a separate audio cable as shown belo w. ■ Listening to the audio/video sounds from portable audio player , computer/notebook, etc. Notes: ● T o prev ent noise interference, place the unit a way from the televisi[...]

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    17 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P References T r oubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the f ollowing before calling y our authorized SHARP dealer or ser vice center . ■ General ■ Remote control ■ iP od and[...]

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    18 2009 September 17 DK-AP8P_A6 02-17_US.fm DK-AP8P References Maintenance ■ Cleaning the unit P eriodically wipe the unit with a clean soft cloth. Caution: ● Do not use chemicals for cleaning (gasoline , paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the unit finishing. ● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions. Specific[...]

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    SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495 - 1 163 09F R KI 1 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original con- tainer , will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees tha[...]