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

by Denon

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• Product Dimensions: 3 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001DX9CHU
• Item model number: ASD-11RK
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

Product Description

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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.

Easily connect your iPhone or iPod to your Denon music or home theater system.

Features S-Video output, composite audio output, and dock control connector.Click to enlarge.

Charges your iPod while docked.

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

Product Description

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. The ASD-11R features a wide range of connectivity for various iPod and other Apple models, and provides stereo audio outputs along with S-video output, so you can enjoy viewing photos and videos on your TV. Many Denon A/V receivers and other music and home theater components feature Dock Control ports for simple and quick connection to the ASD-11R (different models have different levels of remote control functionality). The ASD-11R also features charging capability and is elegantly styled to match your iPod, etc. For more information about various iPod features and functions compatible with the ASD-11R dock, please download the compatibility and functionality chart for iPod docks, cables, and systems document: http://www.usa.denon.com/Denon_Docks_iPod_Compatibility_101909A.pdf.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have, October 2, 2008

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Boca_Tom (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon ASD-11R iPod Dock for Use with Compatible Denon Receivers (Electronics)

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.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I should have listened to the reviews . . ., September 28, 2009

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William Rogers (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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I wanted this to work for me. So much so that I disregarded some very recent and well written reviews that told me it wouldn't. I should have listened. I have the Denon 2309 receiver and the thought of controlling the I-pod with either remote sounded so appealing. BUT . . . the menu is, as someone else put it, so DOS like and clunky, that really, you are better off with a simple cable jack. Then you can at least play an album or playlist off your I-pod with fast scrolling and controllability. My components are hidden away anyway! Given how long these music players have been on the market, what could possibly be Denon's excuse for such a low tech product? It is being returned tomorrow. Are you listening Denon??

Bill

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work with Iphone, July 27, 2009

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A. D. Benson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denon ASD-11R iPod Dock for Use with Compatible Denon Receivers (Electronics)

After talking with a Denon sales rep, I was assured that this device would work with my Iphone (new 3gs) Although it does play, every time the phone is plugged in it says "this device is not compatible with iphone, so you want airplane mode...etc. You need to acknowledge the error every time before music starts playing. I don't want to neuter my phone when I listen to music, nor do I think that I should for the price. I was also disappointed that the AVR-487 (marked as compatible on their site) could not even advance tracks. I was aware that there is no video playback, but come on is this the best that Denon can do? I've used Denon for 20 years and am very disappointed with a supposedly 'integrated' product. $75 for the same thing a $5 cable from radio shack can do (better!) hmm, I guess I'll try an airport.