iHome IP28 manual

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    IP28 IB Mar 16, 2010 size: 178 x 178 (13 pcs) color: Black Model iP28 The Portable Speaker System For Your iPhone & iPod Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com o  | res e t m i nute sleep hour a la r m clo ck EXB sn ooz e | d imm er[...]

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    Table of Contents Maintenance Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Controls and Indicators / iP28 Display ......................................................................................................[...]

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    2 iP28 Quick start Attach AC adaptor cable to jack on back of the iP28 and plug the other end into a wall socket to play and charge iPhone/iPod. Insert an iPhone or iPod into the dock (iPhone/IPod must not be in a “skin” or case). iPhone/iPod will charge while docked. Press the Button on the iP28 to play your iPhone/iPod. 2: batteries For porta[...]

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    line in 2A DC 7.5V lock /o Controls and Indicators iP28 Display Snooze/Dimmer Button DST Switch Alarm Reset/ Power Off Button Volume Down Button Clock Set Button Hour Set Button Volume Up Button EXB Button Alarm On-Off /Set Button Minute Set Button Sleep Button Universal Dock 3 iPod Play/Pause Power ON Button Alarm Armed PM Indicator Clock Backu[...]

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    Connect iP28 to Power Source a) For home operation and to charge your iPhone or iPod, plug the AC adaptor cable into the AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120VAC wall socket. Adaptor must be plugged in to charge iPhone/iPod. b) For portable operation, install 4 “AA” (LR6) batteries, 2 in each compartment on the bottom of the uni[...]

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    a) Depending on your location and the time of year, move the (Daylight Saving Time) Switch located inside the left battery compartment on the bottom of the unit to +1 to add one hour (a DST icon will appear on the display) or to -1 to subtract 1 hour. b) Press and hold the Clock Set Button until the display flashes. Press the Alarm Button to toggle[...]

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    Playing and charging your iPhone or iPod a) After selecting and placing the proper insert for your iPhone or iPod model, gently dock iPhone/iPod in Dock. When docked, the iPhone or iPod will charge until fully charged while the iP28 is connected to an outlet with AC adaptor. Unit will not charge iPhone or iPod when operating on batteries. It will n[...]

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    Use an audio patch cord (not included, available at www.ihomeaudio.com) to play nondocking iPod models or other audio devices through the iP28 Line-in Jack located on the back of the unit (one end in the device’s line out or headphones jack, the other in the iP28 line in jack). Make sure there is no iPod docked in the iP28 when using the line-in [...]

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    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 for future reference. Take special n[...]

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    Move Travel Lock to Off position 9 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution Unit doesn’t respond (no power) AC adaptor isn’t plugged into a wall outlet or the connector is not plugged into the power supply jack on the back of the unit Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit Wall ou[...]

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    10 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Problem Solution iPhone/iPod didn’t charge iPhone or iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone or iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone or iPod. Then replace it in the dock. iPhone/iPod is locked up/ frozen iPhone/iPod battery has problem Operating iP[...]

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