Using
the
Unit
Connecting the
Unit
to
Power
Source
Connect the AC adaptor cable plug into the DC jack on the back
of
the system, then plug the AC adaptor into the wall
outlet. Adaptor must be plugged
in
to operate unit. The
unit
does
not
operate on battery
(a
battery back up system
maintains clock settings during power failures).
Updating
your
iDL100 firmware
For best performance, make sure to update the iDL100 firmware.
To
do so, download the free iHome Set app from the
App Store. Launch the app, scroll to "Search for Update", then follow directions to update the firmware.
Turning
the Unit
ON
or
OFF
Press the Power Button on the unit at any time to turn the unit On or Off. Note that a docked iPad, iPhone
or
iPod will
continue to charge when the unit is turned off as long as the AC adaptor is plugged in. You can also turn the unit ON
automatically by docking a playing device (or connecting one to the USB port), and turn the unit OFF by disconnecting a
playing device from the dock OR USB port.
Setting the
Clock
Time
Using
AutoSync
The AutoSync feature automatically syncs the time setting on the unit to the time on your iPad, iPhone or recent model
iPod (iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature).
AUTOSYNC SETTING
By default, the unit is set to AUTO SYNC mode and will attempt to autosync the time whenever a capable iPad, iPhone
or iPad is docked OR connected to the USB port.
To
adjust
autosync
settings:
Press and hold the
Clock
Button
located on the top
of
the unit for 2 seconds.
"AUTOSYNC ON" flashes on the display and a beep sounds.
To
turn autosync off, press and release the +
or-
Button
while "AUTOSYNC ON" is flashing until "AUTOSYNC OFF" appears. This will disable autosync and allow you to set
the time manually (see below).
1.
Dock your iPhone 5 or iPod touch 5th generation
in
Dock 1 on top
of
the unit, or dock an iPad Mini, iPad with Retina
display, iPhone 5 or iPod touch 5th generation
in
Dock
2.
In
about 3 seconds, the unit will sync to your device.
You
can
also sync by connecting
an
iPad, iPhone or iPod to the USB port.
2. The unit will now autosync every time a capable iPhone, iPod
or
iPad is docked, and at 2AM each day.
To
manually time sync
at
anytime to a docked device, press andrelease the Clock Button.
NOTE: iPhone time is automatically updated to the correct time via cell phone towers. The time on your iPad or iPod is
accurate only to the time
on
the computerthe last time the iPad/iPod was synced to
it.
It's possible to have up to
59
seconds
difference between the unit and a synced iPad/iPhone/iPod.
Setting Time and Calendar Manually
Autosync must be OFF to set the clock manually.
1.
Press and hold the Clock
Button
located on the top
of
the unit until "AUTOSYNC ON" or "AUTOSYNC OFF" flashes
on the display,(ifAUTOSYNC ON appears, press the +
or
-
Button
to toggle to AUTOSYNC OFF setting).
2. Press and release the Clock Button. The time display will flash. Press the +
or-
Button
to adjust the time (hold for
a few seconds to advance
or
reverse rapidly). Remember to set the correct AM or
PM
hour. An icon to the left
of
the
time display indicates AM or PM.
(Note: if you wish to change the time display from the 12-hour format to the 24-hour format, sometimes called 'military
time', press and release either the Alarm 1 Button orAlarm 2
Button
to switch between 12-hourand 24-hour display
formats.)
3.
Press and release the
Clock
Button
again. The year will flash in the lower part
of
the display. Press and release the
+
or-
Button
until the current year is displayed.
4. Press and release the Clock
Button
again. The month and date will flash. Press and release the
+or-
Button
until
the current month and date is displayed.
5.
Press and release the Clock
Button
once more. Two beeps will sound to confirm your settings and you will exit Time
and Calendar Setting mode. 3