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iHome iDL45 manual

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  • Page 1

    Model iDL45 The Home System For Y our iPad ® Questions? For latest instructions, visit www .ihomeaudio.com/support iDL45 IB_US version Size: 178 x 178 mm (16 pages) Printing color: Black Mat’l: 90gsm book paper mar. 15, 13. P1[...]

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

  • Page 3

    snooze/dimmer mode eq nap radio preset sleep dock usb 1 Controls and Indicators Display Alarm Indicators Battery Low Indicator T ime Display AM Indicator NOTE : AM/PM indicators will not appear when clock is set to 24 hour display mode PM Indicator Snooze/Dimmer Button Lower/Raise V olume Button Mode Button EQ Button Set –/+ Button, skip/search F[...]

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    DC 12V, 2.7A RESET RESET TEST TEST Quick Start 2 P4 1: Power 2: docking your iPad/iPhone/iPod in the Lightning connector Attach AC adaptor cable to DC jack on back of the unit and plug the other end into a wall socket. Remove pull tab from the backup battery compartment on the bottom of the unit. Extend FM antenna for best reception. Gently dock yo[...]

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    Using the Unit 3 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 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). Updating your iD[...]

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    4 Using the Alarms P6 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 me[...]

  • Page 7

    Listening to Radio 5 Listening to iPad, iPhone or iPod Using the Dock or USB Port 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 7). If your iPad/iPhone/iPod has no sound for 35 seconds or is not present, the unit will switch to buzzer alarm [...]

  • Page 8

    Listening to other portable audio devices Using the Unit in Other Countries 6 Y ou can play an MP3 player or other portable audio device through the iDL45 via the Aux line-in Jack. 1. Plug one end of a 3.5mm stereo audio cable ( available at http//:www .ihomeaudio.com ) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of the pat[...]

  • Page 9

    7 Dimmer Operation During normal operation, press and release the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display . Replacing Clock Backup Battery 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. [...]

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    A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 8 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 ha[...]

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    9 P1 1 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[...]

  • Page 12

    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 (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 o[...]

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