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Model iP42 The Home System For Y our iPhone ® or iPod ® Questions? V isit www .ihomeaudio.com iP42 IB in USA English version Print color : Black text on white paper Size of manual: 178mmW x 178mmH Mar 1,2010[...]
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T able of Contents Quick Start .........................................................................................................................................................................1 Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................................................[...]
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Attach AC adaptor cable to DC jack on back of the iP42 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 800-288-2792 to purchase on[...]
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wake to 2 Controls and Indicators iP42 Display Time Zone Button Time Set/ Sync Button DST switch aux line-in Jack 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 Snooze/Dimmer Button Alarm 2 Button Alarm 1 Bu[...]
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3 The iP42 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[...]
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4 Setting Up the iP42 Connect iP42 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 iP42 does not operate on batteries (a battery back up system maintains clock settings during power failures). This unit is a preset clock: the cl[...]
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5 Using the iP42 Alarms Using the Alarms iP42 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). Setting the Alarms 1. Press and hold the or Button until the alarm time flashes on the lower part of the display . T urn the Set Wheel to set the alarm ti[...]
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6 Using the iP42 Alarms Listening to iPhone/iPod, Radio Charging your iPhone/Pod Note: Please make sure you ar e using the correct insert for your iPhone/iPod and that it is pr operly docked into the iP42. 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 un[...]
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7 Listening to Aux device Using the aux line-in Jack Y ou can play any iPod or other MP3 player or portable audio device through the iP42 via the aux line-in Jack. 1. Plug one end of a standard ster eo audio patch cord (not included) into the headphone or line-out jack on your device and the other end of the patch cord into the iP42 aux line-in Jac[...]
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When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensur e 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 instructions handy for futur e refer ence. T ak[...]
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iP42 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 iP42 requir es a reset If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond, try r esetting the unit by followin[...]
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Sound is distorted V olume level is set too high Decrease the volume Sound source is distorted If the iPhone/iPod original sound source (MP3) is old or of poor quality , distortion and noise are easily noticed with high-power speakers. T ry a differ ent audio source such as a music CD thr ough the line-in jack. If you are using an external sound so[...]
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iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (her eafter referr ed to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be fr ee from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 Y ear from the date of original pur chase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner , it is best to [...]