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Model: iDM14 iDM14 (for US & Canada) IB (English) Size: 153mm x 120mm Printing color: Black Date: July 12, 201 1 P1 portable rechargeable Bluetooth stereo speakers Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com[...]
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T able of Contents Meet Y our Unit ...................................................................................................1-2 Charging the Unit ................................................................................................. 3 Using Bluetooth:Pairing Y our Device .........................................................[...]
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FCC Information This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However , your equipment might cause TV or radio inter ference even when it is operating properly . T o eliminate interference [...]
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Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batter y This device uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion batter y that should last the lifetime of the device. If you suspect your batter y may be dead, tr y charging it several times. If the battery does not recharge, please contact us for repair information. W ARNING/DISPOSAL OF UNIT Please do NOT attempt t[...]
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Meet Y our Unit 1 T ravel Lock/Aux/ Bluetooth Switch Micro USB Charging/ Audio in Port Line-out to Left Speaker Line-in from Right Speaker Right Speaker Left Speaker Rear of Speakers P5 Bluetooth/Speakerphone/Play /Pause Button Built-in Microphone (behind speaker grill) T op/Front Right Speaker Power Button Power/Charging Indicator Light V olume Do[...]
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Meet Y our Unit P6 2 Included • iDM14 system (2 x speakers) • 24 inch micro USB to USB/3.5 mm charging and aux. audio cable • 24 inch 3.5 mm stereo connection cable Travel Lock : a. Move the Travel Lock switch on the back of the right speaker to the position to temporarily disable the unit and prevent accidental button activation during trave[...]
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Charging the Unit 1. Connect the micro USB plug to the micro USB charging port on the back of the Right speaker. 2. Connect the standard USB plug end of the cable to a power USB port on a computer or other USB charging device. For first time use, charge unit for about 8 hours. 3. A blue light pulses slowly through the button while the unit is charg[...]
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Using Bluetooth: Pairing Y our Device NOTE : See the iDM14 Bluetooth Connection Guide for complete pairing details. 1. Move the T ravel Lock/Aux/Bluetooth Switch on the back of the right speaker to the Bluetooth position (right). 2. Press and hold the Button to turn on the unit (release when light appears blue). 3. T urn on Bluetooth capability on [...]
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Playing Audio Via Bluetooth 1. Move the T ravel Lock/Aux/Bluetooth Switch to the Bluetooth position to listen to audio streamed wirelessly from your paired iPad, iPhone, iPod or other Bluetooth device. 2. Connect the Left and Right speakers using the 3.5 mm stereo connection cable. 3. Press and release the Button to turn on the unit. The blue light[...]
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P10 6 1. Move the T ravel Lock/Aux/Bluetooth Switch to the Aux position to listen to audio via aux line-in. 2. Connect the Left and Right speakers using the 3.5 mm stereo connection cable. 3. Connect the micro USB plug to the micro USB charging por t on the back of the right speaker and connect the 3.5 mm audio plug to the headphone or line-out jac[...]
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Consumer Product Safety Guide 7 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 f[...]
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Limited 90 Day W arranty iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactor y m[...]