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Model iH11 Alarm Clock for your iPod ® Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com Model: iH11 Instruction Manual Date: March 5,08 Print color : Black text on white paper Size: 178W x 140H mm[...]
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1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 Quick Start Controls and Indicators iH11 Display Install Clock Backup Battery Using The Optional Remote Control Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery T o check for iPod compatibility Setting Up the iH11 Charging your iPod Listening to your iPod Listening to non-docking iPod or other portable audio devices Ala[...]
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FCC Information W arning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are des[...]
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1 Quick Start 2:inserts Select the dock insert for your iPod model from the table below and place insert in dock. Never dock an iPod without an insert in place. 3:iPod Insert iPod into dock with proper insert (iPod must not be in a skin or case). iPod will charge while docked. Press iPod Button on iH11 to play iPod. 4:time • Move the DST switch o[...]
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Controls and Indicators Front Panel Power Off / Alarm Reset Button V olume + Button iPod Dock iPod Play/Pause Button V olume - Button DST Switch Snooze/Dimmer Button Remote Sensor Back Panel 2 DC Jack Alarm Set / Alarm On/Off Button Clock Adj. Button Hour Set Button Sleep/Minute Set Button EXB Expande[...]
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Installing Backup Battery 3 iH11 Display I nstall Clock Backup Battery PM Indicator Battery Low Indicator Daylight Saving Time Indicator iPod Indicator Sleep Indicator Alarm Indicator Time Display The iH11 uses a CR2032 button cell backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. If the[...]
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Install/Replace the Remote Control Battery The remote contr ol battery is already installed at the factory . When the remote contr ol stops operating or its range seems reduced, it is time to replace the battery with a new one. 1. The battery door is located on the back end of the remote contr ol. 2. Pull the battery door to release the battery doo[...]
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Setting the Clock Time Note: Press the Clock Adj. Button once during normal operation to view the curr ent time display format (12 hour or 24 hour format). 12 hour is the default format. 1. Press and hold the Clock Adj. Button for 2 seconds until the display flashes. Pr ess the Hour Set Button until the current hour is displayed. Next, [...]
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1. Dock the alr eady playing iPod. The iH11 will automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPod. The iPod Icon will appear at the right lower corner the display , indicating iPod playing mode. For enhanced bass, slide the EXB Expanded Bass Switch located on the back of the unit to the ON position. Note: If the playing [...]
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The iH11 Home System for iPod features “Sure Alarm”. If a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is accidentally disconnected, the unit will change to buzzer alarm to wake you up (provided you have installed backup battery). This unit also features Gentle W aking, which gradually increases the volume of whatever alarm you set. NOTE: TO WAKE TO [...]
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1. When the iH11 is off or while listening to your iPod, press the Sleep/Minute Set Button to enter sleep mode. The Sleep Icon will appear on the display to indicate it is in sleep mode. Sleep mode has a Gentle Sleep feature which gradually lowers the volume before it shuts of f. 2. Y ou can adjust the sleep timer fr om 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes[...]
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 9 When used in the dir ected manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety . However , improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fir e hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions [...]
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T rouble Shooting 10 Unit doesn’t respond (no power) iPod cannot dock properly AC adaptor isn’t plugged to a wall outlet or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack on the back of the unit Wall outlet is not functioning Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the power supply jack on the unit Plug anoth[...]
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11 Síntoma Posible Problema Solución Solución De Problemas El adaptador de AC no está conectado al tomacorriente o el conector no está conectado a la ficha en la parte posterior de la unidad La unidad no funciona (no circula corriente eléctrica) Conecte el adaptador de AC al tomacorriente y también conecte el conector a la ficha en la parte [...]
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12 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 90 days from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner , it is best to [...]