ONKYO DS-A5 Black notebook dock/port replicator

iPod/iPhone/iPad Dock, 18W, 223g, Black <b>Free to Roam and Stream with Wireless AirPlay RI Dock</b>
Owners of Onkyo A/V receivers and stereo amplifiers—particularly older units that lack a USB or ethernet port—can now enjoy the convenience of wireless audio streaming with the DS-A5 iPod®/iPhone®/iPad® Dock. The DS-A5—which connects to y our system via analog or digital audio outputs—features AirPlay for streaming over the home network. Just select an audio file, touch the AirPlay icon, and the dock powers up your system and commences playback. Or, with a few clicks of the mouse, you can send music wirelessly from your computer’s iTunes library to the DS-A5 f or playback over your hi-fi or home theater. Superior sound quality is assured when using the digital audio output, which transports the signal directly to your Onkyo receiver’s audiophile-grade Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs). A composite video output enables movie and photo playback from iOS device on your TV, while an RI connection centralizes control of your system into one main remote. With the DS-A5, you can dock your iPod, iPhone, or iPad anytime for a recharge, or continue using it anywhere in the house while streaming your favorite music at the same time.

<b>Connecting the iOS Family with Onkyo Systems</b>
Linked to your Onkyo system, the DS-A5 allows you to play audio and video files from virtually all iPod®, iPhone®, and iPad® models. Now you can enjoy your music through a high-fidelity sound system and share photos and videos on your living-room display.
See previous page for full list of compatible models.

<b>AirPlay Integrates Your Digital Life</b>
AirPlay lets you connect your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad to your compatible Onkyo product with no wires, cable, or clutter. As well as streaming audio from your portable iOS device over the home network, users can also play tracks from their PC or Mac-based iTunes library on their Onkyo sound system. AirPlay also enables automatic system start up and input selection.

<b>Composite Outputs for Video Playback</b>
By connecting a compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad model to the DS-A5, you can view movies, YouTube videos, TV shows, and photos on a connected display. As well as composite video outlets, the RI dock features a digital audio output for high-quality movie soundtracks.

<b>Relax and Recharge Your Batteries</b>
Connect the DS-A5 to an AC power source, place your iPod/iPhone/iPad in the cradle, and you can play back audio and video files all day long. While you’re enjoying your device’s music and video in the comfort of your living room, you’re also fully recharging the battery for when you’re back on the move.

<b>Added Control Through RI Functionality</b>
The DS-A5 can also be connected through Onkyo’s proprietary RI (Remote Interactive) interface. This gives you access to a variety of useful functions, such as System On/Off, Auto Power On, Auto Selector (Direct Change), and Sleep Timer. To simplify things even further, the RI terminal also allows you to use your main Onkyo system remote to control the DS-A5 dock.