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Model iP38 Portable Stereo Alarm Clock Speaker Case for your iPod ® / iPhone ® Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com Model: iP38 (US English version) Print color : Black text on white paper Size of manual: 178mmW x 178mmH Date: Mar 15, 2010 P1[...]
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Table of Contents 1 2 3 4-5 6 7 8 iP38 Quick Start Controls and Indicators Getting Started with your iP38 Using the iP38 A Consumer Guide to Product Safety T rouble Shooting W arranty Information T able of Contents P2 • Place the unit on a level surface away from sour ces of direct sunlight or excessive heat. • Protect your furniture when placi[...]
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P3 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 r easonable protection against radio and TV interfer ence in a residential ar ea. However , your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating pr operly . T o eliminate interfe[...]
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iP38 Quick Start 1:batteries Open battery compartment located inside unit. Insert 5 “AA” batteries (not included) as indicated on diagram. Unit can now play iPod/iPhone. Batteries will not charge iPod/iPhone. P4 4:iPod/iPhone NOTE: If you do not have an insert for your iPod, please visit www .ihomeaudio.com or call iHome toll free at 800-288-27[...]
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Controls and Indicators Front Panel 2 P5 Dock Speakers Power/Alarm Reset Button Alarm Button V olume “ _ ” (lowers volume) V olume “+” (raises volume) Battery Compartment Door Backup Battery Compartment (under door) Snooze/Dimmer Button Display Button Time Set/T ime Sync Button Side Panel Line-in Jack AC Adaptor Jack Press display button to[...]
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Installing/Replacing Speaker Batteries FOR PORTABLE LISTENING When music becomes weak or distorted, change batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover located inside the unit. 2. Insert 5 “AA” (LR6) batteries, checking the + and – ends of the batteries match the drawings inside the battery compartments. We recommend the use of alkaline ba[...]
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Using iP38 4 Setting Time and Clock Display Format 1. Press and hold the Button (located to the left of the display in the battery compartment) for 2 seconds until the display flashes. 2. Press + or – Button to select 12 Hour or 24 hour clock display format. Press the Button again for clock setting. 3. Press + or – Button to adjust to correct t[...]
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5 Using iP38 P8 Alarm Time Cycle and Snooze Operation Alarm Time Cycle 1. When using AC power, the alarm time cycle is 1 hour. To save battery power, the alarm time cycle is shorter when using battery power (iPhone/iPod alarm cycle is 15 minutes and wake to buzzer is 3 minutes during battery operation). 2. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the a[...]
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 6 When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactur ed to ensure your personal safety . However , improper use can r esult in potential electrical shock or fire hazar ds. Please read all safety and operating instructions car efu lly before installation and use, and keep these instructio[...]
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T rouble Shooting 7 P10 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 dock Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit Wall outlet is not functioning or [...]
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8 iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first [...]
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P12 iP38-031510-A Printed in China[...]