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    Model iD50 The Home System for Y our iPad, iPhone or iPod Questions? For latest instructions, visit www .ihomeaudio.com/support iD50 IB_US version Size: 178 x 178 mm (16 pages) Printing color: Black Mat’l: 90gsm book paper Dec. 5, 11. Note: A pps are not covered in detail in this booklet. T o learn more about how iHome apps can enhance your exper[...]

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    T able of Contents Controls and Indicators / Display.............................................................................................. .......................................... 1 iD50 Quick Start .............................................................................................................................................[...]

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    FCC and IC Information Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the iHome iD50, the app-enhanced alarm clock radio for iPad, iPhone or iPod. Designed to play music through Bluetooth from your mobile phone or computer (through Bluetooth or Line in), the iD50 features SRS WOW audio enhancement. This instruction booklet explains the basic operation an[...]

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    Display Alarm 1 Indicator iHome App Indicator Alarm 2 Indicator Battery Low Indicator T ime Display Bluetooth Indicator PM Indicator AM Indicator NOTE : AM/PM indicators will not appear when clock is set to 24 hour display mode Radio / Alarm T ime / iPod Display 1 T alk Button End Button Play/Pause/ Radio preset Button Forward Set Button Reverse Se[...]

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    line-in am antenna DC 12V Ta b Slot line-in am antenna DC 12V RESET RESET TEST TEST iD50 Quick Start 2 4: Updating firmware 1: Power 2: Antennas Attach AC adaptor cable to DC jack on back of the unit and plug the other end into a wall socket. Remove the backup battery pull tab from the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit. Uncoil AM antenn[...]

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    iD50 Quick Start 3 5: Setting Clock with AutoSync 6: Setting Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 a) Press and hold the or Button until the time flashes to set Alarm 1 or 2. (Substitute Button in steps below to set Alarm 2) b) Press the  or  Button to set alarm time. c) Press the Button then press the  or  Button to set alarm schedule (weekdays, etc). d)[...]

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    iD50 Quick Start 8: Pair Your Bluetooth-enabled Phone with the iD50 9: Making and Answering Calls a) Select Bluetooth/discover mode on your device (see your user manual) b) Press and hold the EQ / Pairing Button located on the top of the unit for 2 seconds. The unit will enter Auto-pairing mode and begin searching for a device to pair with, indicat[...]

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    Using the iD50 5 Connecting the Unit to Power Source Connect the AC adaptor cable plug into the DC jack on the back of the system, then plug the AC cord of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet. Adaptor must be plugged in to operate unit. The unit does not operate on battery (a battery back up system maintains clock settings during power failures). U[...]

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    6 Using the Alarms This unit has a dual alarm system so you can set two separate alarms to different alarm times, wake-to sources and schedules (daily, weekdays or weekend). Tip: Download the free iHome Set app for advanced alarm, snooze and sleep functions Setting the Alarms Note: Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 are set the same way; Alarm Button below means [...]

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    Listening to Radio 7 Listening to iPad, iPhone or iPod Sure Alarm The unit has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm still sound in the event of a power failure, if the backup battery is installed (see page 10). If your iPad/iPhone/iPod has no sound for 35 seconds or is not present, the unit will switch to tone alarm automatically . Setting up A[...]

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    Listening to Bluetooth Music Listening to other portable audio devices Using the Unit in Other Countries 8 Y ou need to pair your Bluetooth device with the unit before you can auto-link to play/stream Bluetooth music through the unit. Pairing creates a permanent “bond” so two devices can always recognize each other . Pairing: 1. Press and hold [...]

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    Sleep Operation Making Calls with a Bluetooth Mobile Phone 9 Before you make a call with the iD50, you need to pair and link your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the iD50. Please refer to Pairing procedure on page 8. Answer a Call: 1. T o answer a call, press the Button . Now you can use the iD50 as a speaker phone. 2. Speak into the MIC (located abov[...]

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    Replacing Clock Backup Battery 10 Dimmer Operation During normal operation, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display . The unit comes with 1 CR2450 back-up battery installed to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. Remove the battery pull tab before use. When the Ba[...]

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    A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 11 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 h[...]

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    Unit does not turn on AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power supply jack on back of the unit Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit Unit requires a reset If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond, try resetting the unit by following [...]

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    Sound is distorted V olume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If the iPhone/iPod original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality , distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. T ry a different file from a trusted source such as iT unes. If you are using an external sound source like older [...]

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    iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 Year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first re[...]