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iHome IP43 manual

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  • Page 1

    Model iP43 FM alarm clock radio with pillow shaker Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com iP43 IB in USA English version Print color : Black text on white paper Size of manual: 178mmW x 178mmH Sept 2,2010[...]

  • Page 2

    Table of Contents Quic k Sta rt .........................................................................................................................................................................1 Cont rols and I ndic ator s .......................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    Attach AC adaptor cable to DC jack on back of the iP43 and plug the other end into a working outlet. 1 Select the dock insert for your iPhone or iPod ® model from the table below and place insert in dock. NOTE: If you do not have an insert for your iPhone/iPod, please visit www .ihomeaudio.com or call iHome toll free at 1-800-288-2792 to purchase [...]

  • Page 4

    2 Controls and Indicators Time Zone Button Time Set/ Sync Button DST switch Pillow Shaker Jack Snooze/Dimmer Button Alarm 2 Button Alarm 1 Button V olume Wheel Preset Buttons 1-6 Sleep Button Set Wheel EQ Button Dock Radio Button Alarm Reset / Power Button Rear Panel Top Panel Play/Pause Button AC Adaptor Jack FM antenna shaker time zone DST -1 +1 [...]

  • Page 5

    Controls and Indicators On/OFF Switch Snooze Button Pillow Shaker Line-in Plug 3 wake to iP43 Display Alarm Indicators Battery Low Indicator Time Display PM Indicator W ake to Icon Sleep Mode Icon AM Indicator NOTE : AM/PM indicators will not appear when clock is set to 24 hour display mode Alarm Time Display FM Radio Indicator[...]

  • Page 6

    4 The iP43 uses “AA” LR06 batteries (pre-installed) for backup battery system to provide continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure. If the Battery Low Icon located on the right of the display is flashing, it is time to replace the backup batteries. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected, otherwise all s[...]

  • Page 7

    5 Setting Up the iP43 Connect iP43 to Power Source Plug the AC adaptor cable into the AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120V AC wall socket. Adaptor must be plugged in to operate unit. The iP43 does not operate on batteries (a battery back up system maintains clock settings during power failures). This unit is a preset clock: the cl[...]

  • Page 8

    6 Using the iP43 Alarms Using the Alarms iP43 has a dual alarm system so you can set two separate alarms to differ ent alarm times, wake-to sources and fr equencies (daily , weekdays or weekend). Using the Pillow Shaker The iP43 comes with a pillow shaker that plugs into the pillow shaker jack on the back of the unit. Y ou can wake to any alarm mod[...]

  • Page 9

    7 Using the iP43 Alarms Listening to iPhone/iPod, Radio Charging your iPhone/Pod Note: Please make sur e you are using the correct insert for your iPhone/iPod and that it is properly docked into the iP43. Failure to do so may damage your iPhone/iPod. While an iPhone/iPod is docked in the unit and the unit is connected to AC power , it recharges unt[...]

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    8 Sleep mode, Dimmer and more Sleep Operation Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone/Pod or radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected time. 1. Press the Sleep Button to enter sleep mode. The sleep time will show in the lower display. 2. Press the Sleep Button again as needed to adjust the sleep timer from 120, [...]

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    When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactur ed to ensur e your personal safety . However , improper use can r esult in potential electrical shock or fir e hazar ds. Please r ead all safety and operating instructions car efully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for futur e refer ence. T [...]

  • Page 12

    iP43 does not turn on AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power supply jack on back of the unit Plug the AC adaptor into a working wall socket and plug the connector into the supply jack on the unit iP43 requir es a reset If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond, try r esetting the unit by followin[...]

  • Page 13

    Sound is distorted V olume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If you are using an exter nal sound source like older generation of iPod or iPod Shuffle, try r educing the output volume on the device itself. Also try turning bass boost OFF . 11 Troubleshooting Solution Symptom Possible Problem Unit/adaptor gets warm a[...]

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    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 re[...]