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- informations concerning technical data of iHome iP4
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the iHome iP4 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the iHome iP4 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
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Line-in for plugging in other audio devices or included FM antenna. For details, see page 5. 1 AC adaptor jack for powering unit. Remote Button In Auto mode, will disable remote when operating on batteries to save battery life. Press in (ON) to activate remote during battery operation. WELCOME Thank you for choosing the iHome iP4 Boombox featuring [...]
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Line-in for plugging in other audio devices or included FM antenna. For details, see page 5. 1 AC adaptor jack for powering unit. Remote Button In Auto mode, will disable remote when operating on batteries to save battery life. Press in (ON) to activate remote during battery operation. WELCOME Thank you for choosing the iHome iP4 Boombox featuring [...]
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2 3 MAIN CONTROLS Power Button: T urn unit on/off Play/pause Button: Press to play or pause iPod FM Radio T uning Knob: T urn to select FM radio station; in iPod mode, dims display Graphic Equalizer Buttons: Press the top of a button to increase, or the bottom of a button to reduce amount of each frequency . V olume knob: T urn to adjust volume lev[...]
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2 3 MAIN CONTROLS Power Button: T urn unit on/off Play/pause Button: Press to play or pause iPod FM Radio T uning Knob: T urn to select FM radio station; in iPod mode, dims display Graphic Equalizer Buttons: Press the top of a button to increase, or the bottom of a button to reduce amount of each frequency . V olume knob: T urn to adjust volume lev[...]
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5 USING LINE-IN LINE-IN JACK Connect one end of a standard stereo 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the line-in jack on the back of the unit and the other into the headphone or output jack of your audio device. Press the Power Button on the unit to turn it on. Press and release the Mode Button as needed to access iPod mode. T urn the aux device[...]
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5 USING LINE-IN LINE-IN JACK Connect one end of a standard stereo 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the line-in jack on the back of the unit and the other into the headphone or output jack of your audio device. Press the Power Button on the unit to turn it on. Press and release the Mode Button as needed to access iPod mode. T urn the aux device[...]
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6 7 THE REMOTE CONTROL The unit comes with a magnetized remote control which fits into a slot on the top of the unit. The remote comes with one CR2032 battery already installed. Remove the battery tab to use the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL - CONTINUED When the range of the remote seems reduced or if it ceases to work properly , it’ s time to repla[...]
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6 7 THE REMOTE CONTROL The unit comes with a magnetized remote control which fits into a slot on the top of the unit. The remote comes with one CR2032 battery already installed. Remove the battery tab to use the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL - CONTINUED When the range of the remote seems reduced or if it ceases to work properly , it’ s time to repla[...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible reason Solution Unit won’t turn on Unit won’t respond iPhone/iPod does not respond to the unit and/or iPhone/iPod is playing but no sound comes out Erratic performance AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power jack on back of the unit Unit may require a r eset iPhone/[...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible reason Solution Unit won’t turn on Unit won’t respond iPhone/iPod does not respond to the unit and/or iPhone/iPod is playing but no sound comes out Erratic performance AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power jack on back of the unit Unit may require a r eset iPhone/[...]
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10 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS 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 fir e hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully befor e installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for[...]
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10 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS 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 fir e hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully befor e installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for[...]
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©SDI T echnologies 2011 All rights Reserved iP4-11112011-B Printed in China LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter r eferred 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 1 Y ear from the date o[...]