User manual IHOME IH5

[. . . ] · Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzine, thinner or similar materials can damage the surface of the unit. quick start 1:power 2:antenna 3:inserts DC 15V 1100m DC 15V 1100m A A line out line out 12h/24h am 12h/24h cloc k a Attach AC adaptor cable to jack on back of the iH5 and plug the other end into a wall socket. Shuffle Insert use with iPod Shuffle NOTE: iH5 will not charge iPod Shuffle Snap MW antenna into provided stand, then plug antenna cable into socket on back of iH5. Move antenna 12" away. Thin iPods Insert iPod 3Gen iPod 3Gen iPod 4Gen iPod Photo 10-15 GB 20 GB 20 GB 30 GB Select the dock insert from the chart below for your iPod® model and place insert in dock. Never dock an iPod without an insert in place. nano Insert 5G iPod (with video) 30 GB iPod nano 40 GB iPod nano 40 GB iPod nano 40 GB 60 GB 1 GB Replace rubber pad per 2 GB instruction on the 5G 4 GB rubber pad card Mini Insert use with iPod Mini Thick iPods Insert iPod 3Gen iPod 3Gen iPod 4Gen iPod Photo iPod Photo 4:time · Press & hold the Clock Adjust button on back until it flashes · Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the time · Press the Clock Adjust button again. [. . . ] When docked, iPod will charge 3 Using the iH5 Radio Setting up Antennas MW Loop Antenna socket on back of unit. a) Snap MW loop antenna into provided stand, then plug antenna cable into Move antenna 12" away from unit for best reception. b) Extend Tuning and Playing the Radio Radio Button to select radio play mode. e) Press ¹ Alarm Reset/Power Off Button to turn iH5 and iPod off . Using the Line-in and Line-out Jacks a) An audio patch cord comes with the iH5. Use it to play nondocking iPods or other audio devices through the iH5 Line-in Jack (one end in the device's line out or headphones jack, the other in the iH5 line in jack). Make sure there is no iPod docked in the iH5 when using the line-in jack. Line Out Jack to connect the iH5 to the line-in jack of other audio devices such as a tape recorder or amplifier. b) Use the The Volume Wheel of the iH5 does not control line-out volume (adjust on attached device instead). Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPod or the radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time. a) Press the µ Sleep Button to select an amount of time before the iH5 will turn off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes. b) Turn the Volume Wheel to set the sleep volume (this volume setting is separate from your standard volume setting). Using Dimmer a) Press the ³ Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust brightness of LCD display. 4 Replacing iH5 Backup Batteries Install/Replace Backup Battery The iH5 uses a backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the left of the display is flashing, it is time to replace the backup batteries. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected, otherwise all settings may be lost during battery replacement. · Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Using The Remote Control Unit The Remote Control controls basic functions on the iH5 and certain iPod® functions when the iPod® is docked in the iH5. For best results, aim the remote control towards the grill by the lower right-hand corner of the display. Power On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turns iH5 ON or OFF or reset alarm when alarm is sounding iPod Play/Pause Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selects iPod and plays track. In play mode, press to pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skip to previous or next track when iPod is playing, or HOLD to scan current playing track. Volume + Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raises volume level Volume _ Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowers volume level MW/FM Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selects MW or FM radio band Radio Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selects Radio function Snooze/Dimmer Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snooze mode when alarm sounds, otherwise dims display Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery The remote control battery is already installed at the factory. When the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced, replace the battery with a new one. Squeeze notched tab A while pulling battery door latch B to release the battery door latch and take out the battery holder. Make sure the polarity (the + and ­ side of the battery) is correct. NOTE: PLEASE DISCARD BATTERIES PROPERLY A Battery door latch B 5 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. [. . . ] Plug the MW loop antenna connector to the jack on the back of the unit Move the MW loop antenna away from the main unit/iPod and rotate it for best reception iH5 doesn't respond iPod does not dock properly Using no or wrong iPod insert iPod didn't install properly Battery Low icon always Batteries are weak flashing Batteries were not installed properly iPod does not respond to the unit/iPod is playing but no sound comes out iPod is not installed properly Your iPod software is too old iPod is locked up/plays but no sound comes out Remote Control didn't work Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or other devices. Battery weak Remote Control is not pointed toward the iH5 remote sensor iH5/iPod performance is The iH5 is reacting to external interference erratic No sound from iH5 iPod didn't charge up Volume is set too low on iH5 iPod is not installed properly iPod is locked up/ frozen iPod battery has problem No MW band radio sound but others OK MW band radio is very noisy MW loop antenna is not connected to the unit MW loop antenna isn't located properly 7 Troubleshooting Symptom Sound is distorted Possible Problem Volume level is set too high Sound source is distorted Decrease the volume Solution If the iPod original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality, distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. If you are using an external sound source like older generation of iPod or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF. Unit/adaptor gets warm after extended play at high volume This is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume Can't hear Line out jack is not meant for headphones. [. . . ]