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Model iP21 Alarm Clock for your iPhone/iPod ® Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com Model: iP21 for non remote Instruction Manual Date: May 24,11 Print color : Black text on white paper Size: 178W x 140H mm for Maker: Synst[...]
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1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 Quick Start Controls and Indicators iP21 Display Install Clock Backup Battery Setting Up the iP21 Charging your iPhone/iPod Listening to your iPhone/iPod Alarm Operation Sleep Operation/Nap Operation Snooze/Dimmer Operation A Consumer Guide to Product Safety T rouble Shooting W arranty Information T able of Contents • P[...]
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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 interference even when it is operating properly . T o eliminate interference y[...]
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RESET RESET TEST TEST 1 Quick Start 3:iPhone/iPod 4:time sync • Make sure your iPhone or iPod is pr operly docked • Pr ess the Time Sync/Set button on the back of the unit • “SYNC” will appear on the display • If “F AIL” appears, try again with a different iPhone or iPod, or see Setting Time Manually (page 4). 1:power Attach AC adap[...]
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Controls and Indicators Front Panel Alarm Reset/Power Off Button Raise V olume Button iPod Dock iPhone/iPod Play/Pause Button Lower V olume Button DST Switch Snooze/Dimmer Button Back Panel 2 DC Jack Nap Set Button Alarm Set / Alarm On/Off Button Sleep Set Button EXB Expanded Bass Button Time Sync/Set Button Hour Set Button Minute Set Button[...]
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Installing Backup Battery 3 iP21 Display Install Clock Backup Battery PM Indicator Battery Low Indicator Daylight Saving Time Indicator iPhone/iPod Indicator Sleep / NAP Indicator Alarm Indicator Time Display The iP21 uses a CR2032 button cell backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power fai[...]
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Setting the Clock Time Using Time Sync The iP21 Time Sync feature allows you to sync the time setting on the iP21 to the time from your iPhone or recent model iPod (iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature). 1. Press the Time Sync/Set Button located at the back of the unit. “Sync” f[...]
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1. Dock the already playing iPhone/iPod. The iP21 will automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone/iPod. The iPhone/iPod Icon will appear at the right lower corner the display , indicating iPhone/iPod playing mode. For enhanced bass, press the EXB Expanded Bass Switch located on the back of the unit to turn ON. Note: [...]
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The iP21 Home System for iPhone/iPod features “Sur e 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 incr eases the volume of whatever alarm you set. NOTE: TO[...]
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1. When the iP21 is off or while listening to your iPhone/iPod, pr ess the Sleep 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 from 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes by pr e[...]
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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 r esult in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please r ead all safety and operating instructions carefu lly before installation and use, and keep these instructions[...]
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T rouble Shooting 9 Unit doesn’t respond (no power) iPhone/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[...]
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10 iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referr ed to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be fr ee fr om defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of One Y ear from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner , it is best[...]