11/02/2011

Denon ASD-11R iPod Dock for Use with Compatible Denon Receivers Review

Denon ASD-11R iPod Dock for Use with Compatible Denon Receivers
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Compatiblity:
With Denon receivers - I suspect that all of the later model Denon receivers are compatible with all of the Denon iPod docks. If you're in doubt, contact Denon directly (there's nothing on their website) or check the back of your Denon receiver. If it has an input receptical labeled "Dock Control", you're good to go. Also, your Denon receiver's owner's manual should contain installation/set-up instructions for the iPod dock.
non-Denon receivers - You'll need to contact Denon directly about whether your non-Denon receiver is compatible and, if so, the installation/set-up instructions.
iPods - The Denon website has a chart of compatible iPods which really only lists the newest from Apple. We have 4 iPods in our house...three 2d gen Nano's (which were introduced in Sep06) and a new 120GB classic...and all worked well with the ASD-11R.
Installation:
I have a Denon AVR-888 receiver and using the receiver's owner's manual, installation of the dock took about 5 minutes. All this amounts to is plugging a cable into the back of the dock and receiver. Everything is well-marked and color-coded.
Dock Set-up:
After the dock was installed, I plugged one of our iPods into it and using the our universal remote, turned on our AV system including the tv. Our remote has an ipod menu listed on the remote's main menu screen. I went to that menu, then to "VCR1" (the Denon dock/receiver is apparently pre-programmed for the VCR1 output) and immediately the iPod's screen lit up and the display on the receiver and the tv told me that everything was "loading". Within a couple of seconds, all the lists on the iPod (playlists, artists, videos, etc.) were displayed the tv and the receiver's display. By operating the right-left, up-down, and enter functions on the remote's "wheel", I could do everything with the remote that I could do with the iPod's controls.
Use:
The dock is a sheer joy to use. It is simple, smooth, and does everything it's advertised to do. In addition, it charges the iPod and when you turn off your tv/system, it re-sets the iPod back to the iPod's menu page. I spent alot of $ on my AV system but this dock adds a feature and funtionality that goes well beyond it's $99 price. I consider it a must-have.

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With plug and play simplicity, you can easily connect your iPhone, iPod classic, iPod touch, or iPod nano to your Denon music or home theater system and enjoy command and control via your Denon component's remote control.

Add iPod Control to Your Denon Receiver When the ASD-11R is connected to a Denon receiver equipped with a dock control terminal, you can control various iPod playback operations directly from your receiver/remote. Browse iPod contents, play back music and video, and more.

Enjoy Your iPod Content Play the photos and videos stored in your iPod, for display on the big screen via the S-Video connector. Enjoy your music via a standard RCA composite cable connection. Integrate your iPod into your home theater system for a larger view and bigger sound.

Display iPod Information on Your TV You can monitor iPod text information, such as menus and track names, on a TV screen, thanks to Denon's control interface. Alternately, info is shown on the front display of a Denon component with Dock Control.

Recharge your iPod The battery is charged automatically when the iPod is inserted into the ASD-11R.

Single-Cable Convenience The included AV/Control cable features all the connections you'll need for hooking up to your receiver and/or video device--composite audio, S-Video, and the dock control feature.

Use With Other Devices Although you won't get the benefit of iPod control, you can use the audio and S-Video outputs with other receivers and A/V devices.

What's in the Box ASD-11R Dock, AC Adapter, iPod Dock Inserts, A/V Control Cable, Owner's Manual, Documentation


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