iHome iPL10 User manual

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Model: iPL10-r4
Instruction manual - US English
Size: 102 x 150 mm
Date: Oct 18, 2013
Mat’l: 100gsm paper (WF)
Color: Black text on white background
Cover
Warranty
Model iPL10
stereo alarm clock to charge
your iPod or iPhone
QUESTIONS? Visit www.ihome.com
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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the iPL10 from iHome. This user guide will
get you up and running quickly and provide helpful hints to
maximize enjoyment. For more information about this and other
iHome products, please visit www.ihome.com Note that details on
using iHome apps with this unit are not covered in this booklet. For
information on using iHome apps, please visit www.ihome.com/apps
GETTING STARTED
This unit ships with the following items. Please check to see that all
items are present.
1 iPL10 speaker system
2 100-240V Universal AC power adaptor
10/09/2013

1
Model: iPL10-r4
Instruction manual - US English
Size: 102 x 150 mm
Date: Oct 18, 2013
Mat’l: 100gsm paper (WF)
Color: Black text on white background
Cover
Warranty
Model iPL10
stereo alarm clock to charge
your iPod or iPhone
QUESTIONS? Visit www.ihome.com
12
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the iPL10 from iHome. This user guide will
get you up and running quickly and provide helpful hints to
maximize enjoyment. For more information about this and other
iHome products, please visit www.ihome.com Note that details on
using iHome apps with this unit are not covered in this booklet. For
information on using iHome apps, please visit www.ihome.com/apps
GETTING STARTED
This unit ships with the following items. Please check to see that all
items are present.
1 iPL10 speaker system
2 100-240V Universal AC power adaptor
10/09/2013

BACKUP BATTERY
The iPL10 ships with a CR2450 battery installed for backup to provide
continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure.
Remove the pull tab from the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit
before use. If a power failure occurs or the AC cord is accidentally
disconnected, the display backlight will not remain lit, but current time and
alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained. Otherwise, you must reset
the time and alarm settings.
Note: The Battery Low icon is located at the right side of clock display.
When the backup battery is low and needs to be replaced, the Battery
Low icon will flash. To replace, follow steps below:
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Mode Button USB Play/Pause Button
Power On/Off
Button
Time Set/Sleep button
Alarm button
Snooze/Dimmer Button
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CONNECTING TO AC POWER
Back panel
Display
Top panel
DC Jack
Time Display
Volume Indicator
PM Indicator
WAKE-TO Indicator
(iPod/Buzzer)
Alarm
Indicator
iPod
Indicator
Low Backup Battery Indicator
Sleep Indicator
RESET
RESET
TEST
TEST
This unit operates on AC power
using the included 100V-240V
universal AC adaptor for charging
and playing your iPhone or iPod .
Place unit on a stable surface. Plug
the power adaptor into the DC jack
on back of the unit and the other
end into a working wall socket. You
can now charge your iPhone or
iPod.
Lightning Dock
Play/Pause/
Presets Button
Backrest
Lightning Dock
Volume Control
Buttons
–/+ Settings Buttons
USB dock
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BACKUP BATTERY
The iPL10 ships with a CR2450 battery installed for backup to provide
continuous alarm operation and clock settings in the event of a power failure.
Remove the pull tab from the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit
before use. If a power failure occurs or the AC cord is accidentally
disconnected, the display backlight will not remain lit, but current time and
alarm time settings will be temporarily maintained. Otherwise, you must reset
the time and alarm settings.
Note: The Battery Low icon is located at the right side of clock display.
When the backup battery is low and needs to be replaced, the Battery
Low icon will flash. To replace, follow steps below:
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Mode Button USB Play/Pause Button
Power On/Off
Button
Time Set/Sleep button
Alarm button
Snooze/Dimmer Button
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CONNECTING TO AC POWER
Back panel
Display
Top panel
DC Jack
Time Display
Volume Indicator
PM Indicator
WAKE-TO Indicator
(iPod/Buzzer)
Alarm
Indicator
iPod
Indicator
Low Backup Battery Indicator
Sleep Indicator
RESET
RESET
TEST
TEST
This unit operates on AC power
using the included 100V-240V
universal AC adaptor for charging
and playing your iPhone or iPod .
Place unit on a stable surface. Plug
the power adaptor into the DC jack
on back of the unit and the other
end into a working wall socket. You
can now charge your iPhone or
iPod.
Lightning Dock
Play/Pause/
Presets Button
Backrest
Lightning Dock
Volume Control
Buttons
–/+ Settings Buttons
USB dock
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SETTING THE TIME:
TIME SYNC & MANUAL
TIME SETTING
TIME SYNC
This unit is equipped with auto sync. By default, the unit will sync to the
time on your iPhone or newer iPod (iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod
Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature)
whenever you dock it in the Lightning dock OR connect via the USB port
located on back of the unit. When successful, the updated time will
appear on the display. If sync is unsuccessful, try to sync again using a
different iPhone or iPod. If sync still doesn’t work, set the time manually
(see below).
SETTING THE TIME MANUALLY
1. Press and hold the Time Set Button until “MAN” or “SYNC” flashes in the
display with one beep. If “SYNC” is displayed, press the +or –Buttons so
“MAN” appears in the display, indicating manual time setting mode.
2. Press and release the Time Set Button. The time will flash in the display.
3. Press the +or –Buttons to set the correct time (hold for rapid adjustment.
Make sure you are setting the time to the correct AM or PM time. The PM
indicator appears at the upper left of the display; there is no AM indicator.
NOTE: The time can be set to standard 12 hour time (AM and PM) or to 24
hour time (sometimes called “military time”). To toggle between 12 and 24
modes, press and release the Alarm Button located on top of the unit at
any time during manual time setting mode.
4. Press and release the Time Set Button to confirm the current time setting
(two beeps will sound) and exit time setting mode.
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BACKUP BATTERY (CONTINUED)
1. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected. Otherwise all settings
may be lost during battery replacement.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the backup battery compartment
door located on the bottom of the unit.
3. Remove the exhausted battery. Insert a
new CR2450 battery by easing it under the
tabs in the battery well and pressing down.
Make sure the side marked + is facing up.
4. Close the battery compartment door and
tighten the battery door screw.
Note: Make sure you dispose of battery
properly (see your local regulations).
WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled,
shorted, recharged, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Do not
place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or other container containing metal
objects, mix with used or other battery types, or store with hazardous or
combustible materials. Store in cool, dry, ventilated area. Follow applicable
laws and regulations for transport and disposal.

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SETTING THE TIME:
TIME SYNC & MANUAL
TIME SETTING
TIME SYNC
This unit is equipped with auto sync. By default, the unit will sync to the
time on your iPhone or newer iPod (iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod
Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature)
whenever you dock it in the Lightning dock OR connect via the USB port
located on back of the unit. When successful, the updated time will
appear on the display. If sync is unsuccessful, try to sync again using a
different iPhone or iPod. If sync still doesn’t work, set the time manually
(see below).
SETTING THE TIME MANUALLY
1. Press and hold the Time Set Button until “MAN” or “SYNC” flashes in the
display with one beep. If “SYNC” is displayed, press the +or –Buttons so
“MAN” appears in the display, indicating manual time setting mode.
2. Press and release the Time Set Button. The time will flash in the display.
3. Press the +or –Buttons to set the correct time (hold for rapid adjustment.
Make sure you are setting the time to the correct AM or PM time. The PM
indicator appears at the upper left of the display; there is no AM indicator.
NOTE: The time can be set to standard 12 hour time (AM and PM) or to 24
hour time (sometimes called “military time”). To toggle between 12 and 24
modes, press and release the Alarm Button located on top of the unit at
any time during manual time setting mode.
4. Press and release the Time Set Button to confirm the current time setting
(two beeps will sound) and exit time setting mode.
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BACKUP BATTERY (CONTINUED)
1. Please make sure the AC adaptor is connected. Otherwise all settings
may be lost during battery replacement.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the backup battery compartment
door located on the bottom of the unit.
3. Remove the exhausted battery. Insert a
new CR2450 battery by easing it under the
tabs in the battery well and pressing down.
Make sure the side marked + is facing up.
4. Close the battery compartment door and
tighten the battery door screw.
Note: Make sure you dispose of battery
properly (see your local regulations).
WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled,
shorted, recharged, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Do not
place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or other container containing metal
objects, mix with used or other battery types, or store with hazardous or
combustible materials. Store in cool, dry, ventilated area. Follow applicable
laws and regulations for transport and disposal.

REVIEWING AND RESETTING THE ALARM
Press and release the Alarm Button at any time to review the current
alarm settings. To toggle the alarm on or off, press the Alarm Button as
needed. When the alarm icon is displayed, the alarm is armed/on.
Press the Power Button or Alarm Button when the alarm is sounding
to reset it to come on again at the same time the next day. Press the
Alarm Button again to turn off/disarm the alarm. The alarm icon will
disappear.
CHARGING YOUR iPHONE OR iPOD
1. Gently dock your iPhone or iPod into the flexible Lightning dock
located on the top of the unit OR connect an iPhone or iPod to the
USB dock on back of unit using the cable that came with your
device.
While your iPhone/iPod is docked in the unit and/or connected via
the USB dock and the unit is connected to AC power, it recharges
(until fully charged). The unit will not overcharge your iPhone/iPod.
Note that non-docking iPod models will NOT charge.
Note: Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is properly docked into the unit.
Failure to do so may damage your iPhone/iPod.
LISTENING TO YOUR iPHONE/iPOD
USING THE LIGHTNING DOCK OR USB DOCK
USING THE LIGHTNING DOCK
1. Dock your already playing iPhone/iPod. The unit will automatically
turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone/iPod.
The iPhone/iPod Icon will appear at the right side of the display,
indicating iPhone/iPod playing mode.
2. Press the or Buttons on the unit to adjust the system volume.
Note: If the volume is too low on the iPhone/iPod, the unit may not detect
that the iPhone/iPod is in play mode. Press the Dock Button to play
it. Press again as needed to pause and resume play.
3 Press the +or –Buttons to go to the next or previous track (hold to scan
backwards or forwards within a track).
4. Press the Power Button to turn off the unit. You can also turn the
unit off by undocking a playing device.
NOTE: Press the Mode Button to cycle from iPod (Lightning dock) to
USB to FM radio modes.
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SETTING AND USING THE ALARM
SETTING THE ALARM
This unit lets you wake to your docked iPhone, iPod (iPod), USB-con-
nected device (USB), FM radio or to the built-in buzzer alarm. The alarm
will sound for 60 minutes or until reset/turned off.
1. Press and hold the Alarm Button until the alarm time display flashes
with one beep.
2. Press the +or –Buttons to adjust the display to the desired alarm time (hold
for rapid adjustment). Remember to set the correct AM or PM alarm time.
3. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm time. The WAKE-TO
indicator will flash on the display. Press the +or –Buttons to toggle
among wake to Lightning dock, USB, FM radio or buzzer, then press
the Alarm Button to access volume setting for the selected alarm
source.
Wake to iPod: If wake to dock (iPod) is selected, press the +or –
Buttons to set the Lightning dock volume (can be set
from 5- 40). The alarm will wake you to the last track
played on your docked iPhone or iPod.
Wake to USB: If wake to USB is selected, press the +or –Buttons to set
the USB dock volume (can be set from 5- 40). The alarm
will wake you to the last track played on the iPhone or
iPod connected to the USB dock.
Wake to radio: If wake to FM is selected, press the +or –Buttons to
select a radio station to wake to, then confirm your
selection by pressing the Alarm Button. Press the +or
–Buttons to set the FM radio alarm volume (can be set
from 5- 40).
Wake to Buzzer: If wake to Buzzer is selected, press the +or –Buttons to
choose HI or LO buzzer alarm volume.
4. Press the Alarm Button to exit and confirm alarm settings. An alarm
icon will appear on the display, indicating that the alarm is set and armed.

REVIEWING AND RESETTING THE ALARM
Press and release the Alarm Button at any time to review the current
alarm settings. To toggle the alarm on or off, press the Alarm Button as
needed. When the alarm icon is displayed, the alarm is armed/on.
Press the Power Button or Alarm Button when the alarm is sounding
to reset it to come on again at the same time the next day. Press the
Alarm Button again to turn off/disarm the alarm. The alarm icon will
disappear.
CHARGING YOUR iPHONE OR iPOD
1. Gently dock your iPhone or iPod into the flexible Lightning dock
located on the top of the unit OR connect an iPhone or iPod to the
USB dock on back of unit using the cable that came with your
device.
While your iPhone/iPod is docked in the unit and/or connected via
the USB dock and the unit is connected to AC power, it recharges
(until fully charged). The unit will not overcharge your iPhone/iPod.
Note that non-docking iPod models will NOT charge.
Note: Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is properly docked into the unit.
Failure to do so may damage your iPhone/iPod.
LISTENING TO YOUR iPHONE/iPOD
USING THE LIGHTNING DOCK OR USB DOCK
USING THE LIGHTNING DOCK
1. Dock your already playing iPhone/iPod. The unit will automatically
turn on and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone/iPod.
The iPhone/iPod Icon will appear at the right side of the display,
indicating iPhone/iPod playing mode.
2. Press the or Buttons on the unit to adjust the system volume.
Note: If the volume is too low on the iPhone/iPod, the unit may not detect
that the iPhone/iPod is in play mode. Press the Dock Button to play
it. Press again as needed to pause and resume play.
3 Press the +or –Buttons to go to the next or previous track (hold to scan
backwards or forwards within a track).
4. Press the Power Button to turn off the unit. You can also turn the
unit off by undocking a playing device.
NOTE: Press the Mode Button to cycle from iPod (Lightning dock) to
USB to FM radio modes.
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SETTING AND USING THE ALARM
SETTING THE ALARM
This unit lets you wake to your docked iPhone, iPod (iPod), USB-con-
nected device (USB), FM radio or to the built-in buzzer alarm. The alarm
will sound for 60 minutes or until reset/turned off.
1. Press and hold the Alarm Button until the alarm time display flashes
with one beep.
2. Press the +or –Buttons to adjust the display to the desired alarm time (hold
for rapid adjustment). Remember to set the correct AM or PM alarm time.
3. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm time. The WAKE-TO
indicator will flash on the display. Press the +or –Buttons to toggle
among wake to Lightning dock, USB, FM radio or buzzer, then press
the Alarm Button to access volume setting for the selected alarm
source.
Wake to iPod: If wake to dock (iPod) is selected, press the +or –
Buttons to set the Lightning dock volume (can be set
from 5- 40). The alarm will wake you to the last track
played on your docked iPhone or iPod.
Wake to USB: If wake to USB is selected, press the +or –Buttons to set
the USB dock volume (can be set from 5- 40). The alarm
will wake you to the last track played on the iPhone or
iPod connected to the USB dock.
Wake to radio: If wake to FM is selected, press the +or –Buttons to
select a radio station to wake to, then confirm your
selection by pressing the Alarm Button. Press the +or
–Buttons to set the FM radio alarm volume (can be set
from 5- 40).
Wake to Buzzer: If wake to Buzzer is selected, press the +or –Buttons to
choose HI or LO buzzer alarm volume.
4. Press the Alarm Button to exit and confirm alarm settings. An alarm
icon will appear on the display, indicating that the alarm is set and armed.

USING THE UNIT IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Different regions of the world use different FM radio frequency steps and
ranges. You will need to select the one that matches the standards in your
region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, or CHINA). The default setting is
USA; if you live in the US, you may skip this section.
1.
Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle to FM radio mode.
2. Press and hold the
Mode Button for about 5 seconds until the region
flashes in the lower part of the display
and a beep sounds .
3. Press
the +or –Buttons as needed to set the display to your region: USA,
EU (Europe), JPN (Japan), AUS (Australia), or CHN (China).
2. Press and release the
Mode Button (or no button within 10 seconds) to
exit the radio frequency setting mode. Two beeps will confirm radio
frequency setting.
SNOOZE/DIMMER OPERATION
1. To program a custom snooze duration, during normal operation (when
alarm is not sounding) press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button until
the display flashes, then press the +and – Buttons on the unit to adjust
the snooze time to 1 - 29 minutes.
2. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button on the iPL10 after the alarm sounds.
The alarm will be silenced and will come on again in about 9 minutes
(default). You may repeat this cycle several times during the one hour
alarm cycle.
3. During normal operation (when alarm is not sounding), press the
Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness (high, medium, low
and off settings) of the LCD display.
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USING THE USB DOCK
1. Connect your already playing iPhone/iPod to the USB dock on back
of the unit using the cable that came with your device. The unit will
automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your
iPhone/iPod. The iPhone/iPod Icon will appear at the right side of the
display, indicating iPhone/iPod playing mode.
2. Press the or Buttons on the unit to adjust the system volume.
Note: If the volume is too low on the iPhone/iPod, the unit may not
detect that the iPhone/iPod is in play mode. Press the USB Button
to play it. Press again as needed to pause and resume play.
3 Press the +or –Buttons to go to the next or previous track (hold to scan
backwards or forwards within a track).
4. Press the Power Button to turn off the unit. You can also turn the
unit off by disconnecting a device playing through the USB dock.
NOTE: Press the Mode Button to cycle from Lightning dock (iPod) to
USB to FM radio modes.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
Tuning and Playing the Radio
Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach
to other antennas.
1. Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through dock, USB, and FM
radio modes.
2. When FM mode is selected, press the +or –Buttons to tune the radio to a
desired station. The current radio frequency appears in the bottom of the
display. Press the +or –Buttons for a few seconds to scan for the next
clear station.
3. To memorize a station as a preset:
A. Press the Dock Button as needed to step through the 6 presets
(P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then hold the Dock
Button until the selected preset number begins flashing in the display.
B. Press the +or –Buttons to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold
briefly to have the radio autoscan/search for the next clear station.
C. Press the Dock Button to confirm the setting, two confirmation
beeps will confirm the setting and the preset number you wish to
assign. Repeat steps A-C to preset up to 6 stations.
4. To listen to a preset station, use the Mode Button to select FM mode, then
press the Dock Button to choose the desired preset.
5. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
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USING THE UNIT IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Different regions of the world use different FM radio frequency steps and
ranges. You will need to select the one that matches the standards in your
region (USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, or CHINA). The default setting is
USA; if you live in the US, you may skip this section.
1.
Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle to FM radio mode.
2. Press and hold the
Mode Button for about 5 seconds until the region
flashes in the lower part of the display
and a beep sounds .
3. Press
the +or –Buttons as needed to set the display to your region: USA,
EU (Europe), JPN (Japan), AUS (Australia), or CHN (China).
2. Press and release the
Mode Button (or no button within 10 seconds) to
exit the radio frequency setting mode. Two beeps will confirm radio
frequency setting.
SNOOZE/DIMMER OPERATION
1. To program a custom snooze duration, during normal operation (when
alarm is not sounding) press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button until
the display flashes, then press the +and – Buttons on the unit to adjust
the snooze time to 1 - 29 minutes.
2. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button on the iPL10 after the alarm sounds.
The alarm will be silenced and will come on again in about 9 minutes
(default). You may repeat this cycle several times during the one hour
alarm cycle.
3. During normal operation (when alarm is not sounding), press the
Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness (high, medium, low
and off settings) of the LCD display.
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USING THE USB DOCK
1. Connect your already playing iPhone/iPod to the USB dock on back
of the unit using the cable that came with your device. The unit will
automatically turn on and you will hear the music playing from your
iPhone/iPod. The iPhone/iPod Icon will appear at the right side of the
display, indicating iPhone/iPod playing mode.
2. Press the or Buttons on the unit to adjust the system volume.
Note: If the volume is too low on the iPhone/iPod, the unit may not
detect that the iPhone/iPod is in play mode. Press the USB Button
to play it. Press again as needed to pause and resume play.
3 Press the +or –Buttons to go to the next or previous track (hold to scan
backwards or forwards within a track).
4. Press the Power Button to turn off the unit. You can also turn the
unit off by disconnecting a device playing through the USB dock.
NOTE: Press the Mode Button to cycle from Lightning dock (iPod) to
USB to FM radio modes.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO
Tuning and Playing the Radio
Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach
to other antennas.
1. Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through dock, USB, and FM
radio modes.
2. When FM mode is selected, press the +or –Buttons to tune the radio to a
desired station. The current radio frequency appears in the bottom of the
display. Press the +or –Buttons for a few seconds to scan for the next
clear station.
3. To memorize a station as a preset:
A. Press the Dock Button as needed to step through the 6 presets
(P1 - P6) to the number you wish to assign, and then hold the Dock
Button until the selected preset number begins flashing in the display.
B. Press the +or –Buttons to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold
briefly to have the radio autoscan/search for the next clear station.
C. Press the Dock Button to confirm the setting, two confirmation
beeps will confirm the setting and the preset number you wish to
assign. Repeat steps A-C to preset up to 6 stations.
4. To listen to a preset station, use the Mode Button to select FM mode, then
press the Dock Button to choose the desired preset.
5. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible reason Solution
Unit won’t turn on
Device does not
respond to the
unit and/or
device is playing
but no sound
comes out
AC adaptor isn't plugged
into a working wall socket
or not plugged into the
power jack on back of the
unit
Unit is not properly
connected to power
source and/or Power
Button is not ON/device is
paused
Plug the AC adaptor into a
working wall socket and plug the
connector into the supply jack on
the unit. Make sure any associated
wall switch that controls the outlet
the is ON.
Make sure the unit is properly
connected to AC power source.
Check that the Power Button is lit
up, indicating the unit is ON. Try
adjusting volume on unit and
audio device. Press the Mode
Button to select the iPod (dock),
USB or FM mode. Also try
pressing the Play/Pause Button.
Erratic
performance
No sound
Sound distorted
Device doesn’t
charge up
External interference
Volume is too low
Volume is too high
Sound source is distorted
Unit is not properly
connected to AC power
Move unit away from potential
sources of external interference such
as computers, modems, wireless
devices (routers) or fluorescent light.
Turn volume up on your device
Turn volume down on your device
If the original sound file (MP3) is old
or of poor quality, distortion and noise
are easily noticed with high-power
speakers. Try upgrading file from a
trusted source such as iTunes.
Please make sure the unit is
connected to a working power outlet.
The unit will not charge while
operating on backup battery
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SLEEP MODE
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your playing docked or USB connected
iPhone or iPod or to FM radio. Press the Sleep Button as needed to cycle
to the desired sleep duration: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes or OFF (turns
sleep mode off). Press the or Button on the unit to adjust sleep
listening level. The unit will revert to normal volume level when sleep
mode ends. Press the Sleep Button during sleep to view the remaining
sleep time; press again to set sleep to next (lower) sleep duration.
MAINTENANCE
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and
lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed
between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water.
Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzene, thinner or similar materials can
damage the surface of the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible reason Solution
Unit won’t turn on
Device does not
respond to the
unit and/or
device is playing
but no sound
comes out
AC adaptor isn't plugged
into a working wall socket
or not plugged into the
power jack on back of the
unit
Unit is not properly
connected to power
source and/or Power
Button is not ON/device is
paused
Plug the AC adaptor into a
working wall socket and plug the
connector into the supply jack on
the unit. Make sure any associated
wall switch that controls the outlet
the is ON.
Make sure the unit is properly
connected to AC power source.
Check that the Power Button is lit
up, indicating the unit is ON. Try
adjusting volume on unit and
audio device. Press the Mode
Button to select the iPod (dock),
USB or FM mode. Also try
pressing the Play/Pause Button.
Erratic
performance
No sound
Sound distorted
Device doesn’t
charge up
External interference
Volume is too low
Volume is too high
Sound source is distorted
Unit is not properly
connected to AC power
Move unit away from potential
sources of external interference such
as computers, modems, wireless
devices (routers) or fluorescent light.
Turn volume up on your device
Turn volume down on your device
If the original sound file (MP3) is old
or of poor quality, distortion and noise
are easily noticed with high-power
speakers. Try upgrading file from a
trusted source such as iTunes.
Please make sure the unit is
connected to a working power outlet.
The unit will not charge while
operating on backup battery
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SLEEP MODE
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your playing docked or USB connected
iPhone or iPod or to FM radio. Press the Sleep Button as needed to cycle
to the desired sleep duration: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes or OFF (turns
sleep mode off). Press the or Button on the unit to adjust sleep
listening level. The unit will revert to normal volume level when sleep
mode ends. Press the Sleep Button during sleep to view the remaining
sleep time; press again to set sleep to next (lower) sleep duration.
MAINTENANCE
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and
lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed
between it and the furniture.
• Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water.
Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzene, thinner or similar materials can
damage the surface of the unit.
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