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Model iD83 The Home System For Y our iPad ® Questions? For latest instructions, visit www .ihomeaudio.com/support iD83 IB_US version Size: 178 x 178 mm (16 pages) Printing color: Black Mat’l: 90gsm book paper Nov. 14, 11. P1 iHome Sleep work s w ith iHome Radio alarm clock app internet radio app Note: iHome Sleep and iHome Radio apps are not cov[...]
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T able of Contents Controls and Indicators / Unit Display .......................................................................................................................... 1 Quick Start .................................................................................................................... ......................................[...]
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volume set +/- bedtime wakeup mode presets eq nap snooze/dimmer 1 Controls and Indicators Unit Display AC Adaptor Jack T ime Zone Button DST switch T ime Sync Button T ime Set Button Line-in Jack FM Antenna Snooze/Dimmer Button Alarm 1 Button V olume + Button V olume - Button Bedtime Button Play/Pause Button Rubberized device rest Set + Button Set [...]
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quick start 2 2: docking your iPad/iPhone/iPod Gently dock your iPad, iPhone or iPod into the 30 pin dock. If using an iPad with a cover or “skin”, first remove the rubber dock pad on the unit. The iPad, iPhone or iPod will char ge while docked. P ress the Button on the unit to play your iPad, iPhone or iPod. remove the rubber dock pad iPad wit[...]
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quick start Dock your iPad, iPhone or iPod (see step 3). Press and release the Time Sync Button located on back of the unit. “TIME SYNC” will appear on the display , followed by “TIME UPDA TED” upon successful syncing. 3 3: time sync Press the Mode Button as needed to select FM band. Press the + or - Button to tune in a station. See page 7 [...]
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4 Setting Up the Unit Updating your iD83 firmware For best performance, make sure to update the unit’s firmware. T o do so, download the free iHome Sleep app from the App Store. Launch the app, then go to Settings/iD83 and follow directions to update the firmware. Connect unit to Power Source Plug the AC adaptor cable into the AC Adaptor Jack and[...]
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5 Using the unit 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 frequencies (daily, weekdays or weekend). Tip: Download the free iHome Sleep app for advanced alarm, snooze and sleep functions Setting the Alarms 1. Press and hold the or Button until the alarm time f[...]
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6 Using the unit Snooze Operation 1. T o program a custom snooze time, press and hold the Snooze Button during normal operation (when alarm is not sounding) until the snooze minutes display appears. Press the + or - Button to set the snooze timer from 1 to 29 minutes. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to exit snooze setting mode . 2. Press the Snooze/[...]
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7 Using the unit 3. You can set up to 6 presets. To memorize a station as a preset: A. Press and release the Mode Button to select the FM band. B. Press and release the Preset Button as needed to step through the 6 presets (P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then hold the Preset Button until the selected preset number begins flashing in[...]
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8 Using the unit Nap Operation Nap mode lets you set an alarm separate from the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 settings. The nap wake to source by default is the buzzer alarm, but if an iPad/iPhone/iPod is docked, that will act as the alarm source. If you are listening to the radio or aux-in source, it will be muted and the buzzer will sound at the selected w[...]
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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. T ake speci[...]
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10 P12 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 fol[...]
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11 P13 Sound is distorted V olume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If the iPad/iPhone/iPod original sound source is old or of poor quality , distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. T ry a different audio file from a trusted source such as iT unes. If you are using an external sound source[...]
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P14 iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be fr ee from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 Y ear from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner , it is best to[...]