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iHome iH36 manual

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  • Page 1

    Model iH36 under cabinet kitchen system for your iPod ® W ARNING : The iH36 shuffle port is ONL Y for use with an iP od shuffle. DO NO T connec t any other device such as iP od or iPhone to this port as doing so can cause damage to the iH36, iP od/iPhone or both.[...]

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    T able of Contents 2 Caution Information ............................................................................................................................... ......................................... 3 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety ......................................................................................................[...]

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    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is inte[...]

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    4 A Consumer Guide to Pr oduct Safety When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety . However , impr oper use can r esult in potential electrical shock or fire hazar ds. Please r ead all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructio[...]

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    5 8. Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids ar e not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product. 9. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the pr oduct manufactur er . 10. Lightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit fr om the wall outlet and disconnect[...]

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    6 Questions? Visit www .ihomeaudio.com For operating instructions: 1-877-ihome01(1-877-446-6301) T oll Free For any other questions: 1-800-288-2792 T oll Free A Consumer Guide to Pr oduct Safety FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause har[...]

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    iH36 Mounting/Installation Instructions Parts Supplied • 4 Small (1/2") Spacers • 8 Large (1") Spacers • 4 3 " Phillips head screws/bolts • 4 4 1/2 " Phillps head screws/bolts • Mounting T emplate A (for mounting template fr om inside cabinet) • Mounting T emplate B (for mounting template fr om below cabinet) BEFORE [...]

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    iH36 Mounting/Installation Instructions Examples: If your cabinet has no overhang, just use 4 of the 3 inch screws with no spacers If your cabinet has a 1 inch overhang, use 4 of the 1/2" spacers, 4 of the 1" spacers and four 4 1/2" screws. T able 1: SP ACER/SCREW SELECTION CHART Note: This unit is designed for cabinets with an overh[...]

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    iH36 Mounting/Installation Instructions MOUNTING THE iH36 We r ecommend the unit be mounted flush to the front edge of the cabinet. 1. Select and Set T emplate and Drill holes a. Using a T emplate First, decide which mounting method/template you prefer , the inside the cabinet template (Mounting T emplate A) or the under the cabinet template (Mount[...]

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    T o place an insert: 1. Select the insert for your iPod (see chart above). Using the correct insert/rubber pad ensur es a pr oper fit for your iPod. 2. Press the  Dock Open/Close Button to open the iPod dock and put the insert into it gently . (Please note that iPod must not be in a case or "skin") Note: If for any reason the iPod dock[...]

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    11 Getting Started Install/Replace Backup Batteries If Backup Batteries are installed and a power failur e occurs or the AC cord is accidentally disconnected, the curr ent time and radio preset station settings will be temporarily maintained. Otherwise, you must r eset the time and radio preset station settings. Three backup batteries ar e installe[...]

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    12 Contr ols and Indicators Dock Open/Close Button   iPod Play/Pause Button V olume – Button  Radio Mode Button  Preset Button  Select Down/Rew Button   Select Up/FF Button Timer Button  Power On/Off Button  Power On LED Manual Dock Release T ab Timer Button  Power On/Off Button  Play/Pause Button  Select Down/[...]

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    13 Maintenance • Place the unit away from sour ces of direct sunlight or excessive heat. • Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water . Str onger cleaning agents, such as Benzine, thinner or similar materials can mar the surface of the case. Setting Up This unit has a Clock which is preset at the factory . It take[...]

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    14 Listening to Y our iPod Note: iPod Shuffle operation dif fers from that of other iPods. (See the Shuf fle section below for more on using your Shuffle). 1. Dock the already playing iPod. The iH36 will automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPod. Note: If the playing song/ music loudness on the iPod itself is too low [...]

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    15 Listening to FM Radio, TV and W eather Note: Extend FM wire antenna fully for best r eception. 1. Press the  Radio Mode Button on the main unit or the remote contr ol to play the radio. The radio frequency/channel will appear on the lower part of the display . 2. Press the  Radio Mode Button to select the desired band. Each pr ess changes [...]

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    Operating the Cooking Timer The cooking timer can be set at one minute intervals between 1-120 minutes. 1. Press the  Timer Button once to activate the cooking timer . 2. Y ou will see "60" on the display (meaning the cooking timer will sound after 60 minutes). T o adjust the timer , press and hold the  Timer Button until the displa[...]

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    T r ouble Shooting 17 iPod didn’t charge up iPod is locked up. Problem with iPod battery batteryroblem Please make sure your iPod is working pr operly before dock into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for detail. Remote Control didn’t work V olume level is set too high Decrease the unit and/or iPod/Shuf fle volume If the original soun[...]

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    Solucionando pr oblemas 18 La unidad se encuentra desconectado del tomacorrientes La unidad no funciona (no circula corriente eléctrica) Síntoma Causa Solución Conecte la unidad al tomacorrientes El tomacorriente no funciona Coloque otro aparato en ese mismo tomacorriente para confirmar si el que no funciona es el tomacorriente El iPod no encast[...]

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    Solucionando pr oblemas 19 Síntoma Causa Solución Apunte el control r emoto hacia el iH36 y manténgase a una distancia máxima de 10 pies de la unidad. Tire de la lengüeta de destrabe (en la parte superior de la unidad) El iPod no carga El iPod no está instalado correctamente Quite el iPod del encastre y r etire la posible obstrucción del enc[...]

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    Limited 90-Day W arranty Information iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be free fr om defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original pur chase. Should this product fail to function in a s[...]