iHome iDL44 User manual

Model iDL44
Dual Charging FM Clock
Radio Stereo System with
Lightning Dock and USB Port
Questions? Contact Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792

Table of Contents
Controls and Indicators / Display........................................................................................................................................1
Replacing Clock Backup Battery / Battery Warning ...........................................................................................................2
Setup and Clock Setting.....................................................................................................................................................3
Using the Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................4
Listening to Your Docked iPad/iPhone/iPod / Listening to Radio.......................................................................................5
Using the Unit in Other Countries / Listening to other portable audio devices / Sleep Operation......................................6
Nap Operation / Dimmer Operation / Charging a Device with USB Port............................................................................7
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................9-10
Warranty Information........................................................................................................................................................11
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.Acloth 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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Controls and Indicators
Display
Alarm Indicators
Battery Low Indicator
Time Display
AM Indicator
NOTE: AM/PM indicators
will not appear when clock
is set to 24 hour display mode
PM Indicator
Alarm Time /EQ/ Mode Display (Dock/FM/Aux-in/USB Dock)
Snooze/Dimmer Button
Raise/Lower
Volume Buttons
Alarm Reset / Power Button
Set +/- Button,
skip/search
FWD/REV
Alarm 1 Button
Alarm 2 Button
Equalizer Button
Back Panel
Top Panel
Nap Button
FM Antenna Jack
(connect included
FM antenna before use)
DC Jack
Wakeup Button
Time Sync Button
Sleep Button
Mode Button
iHome App Indicator
Backrest
Dock: Flexible Lightning
Connector for iPad/iPhone/iPod Removable rubber docking insert
Radio Presets
Button
USB Charging PortAux-in Jack

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Installing and Replacing Clock Backup Batteries
The unit comes with 2AAback-up batteries installed to provide continuous alarm operation
and clock settings in the event of a power failure. The battery compartment is located on
the bottom of the unit. Remove the battery pull tab before use. While the display is
generally disabled in battery backup mode, pressing the ZZZ (Snooze)/Display Dimmer
Button will show a dimmed time display for 5 seconds if power is interrupted and clock
back up batteries are installed. When the Battery Low Icon located on the lower right of
the display is flashing, it is time to replace the back-up batteries.
1. Please make sure theAC adaptor is connected, otherwise all settings will be lost during
battery replacement.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the battery compartment cover located on the
bottom of the unit.
3. Remove the exhausted AA batteries. Insert fresh AA batteries, checking that the
polarity ( + and -) matches the diagram to the right. Replace the compartment door.
Note: Make sure you dispose of batteries properly (see your local regulations).
Replacing Backup Batteries
Battery Warning
For models that require more than one battery
• Do not mix with used or other battery types/brands
• Replace all batteries at the same time
• Do not open batteries
• Do not dispose of in fire
• Do not heat above 75ºC (167ºF)
• Do not expose contents to water
• Do not charge or recharge
• Do not install backwards

Setup and Clock Setting
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Connecting the Unit to Power Source
Remove the battery pull tab before use
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 batteries (a battery back up system
maintains clock settings during power failures).
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 by pressing the radio preset Button. In Dock mode, you can turn the unit
OFF by disconnecting a playing device from the dock.
Setting the Time and Calendar Using AutoSync
The AutoSync feature automatically syncs the time and date setting on the unit to the time on your Lightning-compatible
iPad, iPhone or iPod.
By default, the unit is set to AUTO SYNC mode and will attempt to autosync the time whenever a capable iPad, iPhone
or iPod is docked and at 3 AM each day.
To manually time sync at any time to a docked device, press and release the Time Sync 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 computer the 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 Time Sync Button located on the top of the unit until “AUTOSYNC ON” or “AUTOSYNC OFF”
flashes on the display,(if AUTOSYNC ON appears, press the + or – Button to toggle to AUTOSYNC OFF setting).
2. Press and release the Time Sync 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 correctAM or PM hour.An icon to the left of the
time display indicates AM or PM.
3. Press and release the Time Sync 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 Time Sync 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 Time Sync Button once more. Two beeps will sound to confirm your settings and you will exit
Time and Calendar Setting mode.
TIP: Press and release the Alarm 1 Button OR Alarm 2 Button while display is flashing
during time setting to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats.

This unit has a dual alarm system so you can set two separate alarms to different alarm times, wake-to sources and schedules
(daily, weekdays or weekend).
Setting the Alarms
Note: Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 are set the same way; Alarm Button below means the button (Alarm 1 Button or Alarm 2
Button) for whichever alarm you are setting.
1.Press and hold the Alarm 1 Button or Alarm 2 Button until the alarm time flashes on the lower part of the display.
Press and release the + or – Button to set the alarm time (press and hold for faster setting). Remember to set the
correct AM or PM time.
2.Press and release the Alarm Button again to confirm the set alarm time, then press and release the + or – Button to
set the alarm schedule (‘WAKE 7 DAYS’ = the whole week, ‘WAKE WEEKDAY’ = Monday through Friday, ‘WAKE
WEEKEND’ = Saturday and Sunday only).
3.Press and release the Alarm Button again, then press and release the + or – Button to select an alarm source to
wake to: Dock, Radio, or Tone.
For wake to Dock: select Dock to wake to a docked iPad, iPhone or iPod. By default, the Dock alarm wakes to the last
track played on a docked device ("Normal Wake"). You can also wake to a custom playlist. To do
so, you must first create a playlist named “iHome” in iTunes and have it on your iPad/iPod/iPhone.
While “DOCK” is displayed, press and release the Alarm Button, then press and release the + or
– Button to select "Playlist Wake".The unit will play music randomly from within the “iHome” playlist.
If no playlist is found, unit will default to the last track played.
For wake to radio: after selecting Radio as the wake to source, press and release the Alarm Button and then press
and release the + or – Button to select a radio station or press and release the Radio Presets
Button to select a preset radio station to wake to (see Listening to Radio on page 5 for details on
setting radio stations and presets).
4. Press and release the Alarm Button again, then press and release the + or – Button to set the alarm volume.
5.Press and release the Alarm Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the alarm setting mode. The alarm
will be armed once set and the corresponding alarm icon will light up. The lower part of the display will show the earliest
set alarm time.
Reviewing, Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function On and Off)
Alarms are automatically armed when set. Active alarms are indicated by alarm icons on the display.
1. Once an alarm is armed, the lower part of the display will show the alarm time. If more then one alarm is armed, the
next alarm time will show.
2. To review the alarm time, press an alarm button once. The related alarm time and wake source will show on the lower
part of the display.
3. During alarm review, press and release the Alarm Button once to toggle it on or off. If the alarm is armed, the related
alarm icon will light up.
Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day
1. When the alarm is sounding, press and release the Power Button, Wakeup Button, Alarm 1 Button or Alarm 2 Button
to stop the alarm and reset it to come on the next set day. For example, if alarm is set for weekdays and you reset the
alarm on Friday, the alarm will come on again on Monday, not Saturday. If the alarm wake-to source is Dock, you can
also reset the alarm by undocking or disconnecting the device while the alarm is sounding OR during alarm Snooze
mode.
Snooze
1. To program a custom snooze time, press and hold the ZZZ (Snooze)/Display Dimmer Button during normal operation
(when alarm is not sounding) until the snooze minutes display appears. Press and release the + or – Button to set
the snooze time from 1 to 29 minutes.
2. Press the ZZZ (Snooze)/Display Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on
again 9 minutes later (or at the custom minute interval you set). Snooze can be pressed several times during the 1 hour
alarm cycle, and will even extend the alarm cycle.
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Using the Alarms

Listening to Radio
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Listening to Your Docked iPad, iPhone or iPod
Setting up the Antenna
Insert included FM Antenna into FM antenna Jack located on back of the unit. Extend FM wire antenna fully for best
reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
Tuning and Playing the Radio
1.Press and release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through Dock, FM radio, and Aux-in modes.
2.When FM mode is selected, press the + or – Button to tune the radio to a desired station. The current radio frequency
appears in the lower right of the display. Press the + or – Button for a few seconds to scan for the next clear station.
This unit features a Lightning dock located on top of the unit to play and charge iOS devices compatible with the Lightning
connector. NOTE: While the dock accommodates most cases, you may need to remove the pre-installed rubber dock
insert that surrounds the dock connector for proper docking (depending on your case).
1. Docking and Playing your Device:
Gently dock an already playing iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to the Lightning dock on top of the unit. The unit will
automatically turn on and in a moment you will hear the audio playing from your iPad/iPhone/iPod.
If the audio source volume is too low on the iPad/iPhone/iPod, the unit may not detect that the iPad/iPhone/iPod is in
play mode. If so, pressing the Play/Pause Button on the unit once should make it play.
2. When an iPad/iPhone/iPod is docked and in standby mode, press the Play/Pause Button on the unit to play the
iPad/iPhone/iPod. If the unit is already on, press and release the Mode Button as needed until “DOCK” appears on
the lower part of the display, indicating the dock is in iPod mode.
3. Press the Play/Pause Button on the unit on the unit to pause play; press again to resume play.
4. Press the + or – Button on the unit to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold while track is playing for high
speed forward or reverse music search of the current track.
Adjusting Sound on the Unit
You can adjust the sound on the unit while listening to any sound source.
1. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
2. Press and release the Equalizer Button to enter EQ (tone) setting mode then press as needed to select Treble, Bass,
Balance or 3D sound effect, then press the + or – Button to adjust settings.
Alarm Skip
If you wish, you can skip one or both alarms before the alarm sounds.
Press the Wakeup Button before the alarm sounds to activate alarm skip. The next pending alarm will not sound. Once the
alarm time has passed, the unit returns to normal alarm function. To cancel alarm skip, press the Wakeup Button again
before the alarm sounds.
Sure Alarm
The unit has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm still sound in the event of a power failure, if the backup battery is
installed (see page 7). If your iPad/iPhone/iPod has no sound for 35 seconds or is not present, the unit will switch to
buzzer alarm automatically.

Listening to Other Audio Devices
Using the Radio in Other Countries
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You can play any audio device equipped with a headphone jack through the iDL44 via the Aux-in Jack.
1. Connect one end of a standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable (not included) to the headphone or line-out jack on your
device and connect the other end into the Aux-in Jack, located on the back of the unit.
2. Press and release the Mode Button as needed until “AUX-IN” appears in the lower part of the display, indicatingAux-in
playing mode.
3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume. You may need to adjust your device volume, too.
Remember to turn off your device when you are done playing it.
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.Make sure the unit is OFF (not playing in any mode). Press and hold the Mode Button for about 5 seconds until “Radio
USA” appears in the lower part of the display and a beep sounds. Press and release the + or – Button to set the
frequency steps to match your region.
2.Press and release the Mode Button again (or no button within 10 seconds) to exit the radio frequency setting mode.
Two beeps will confirm radio frequency setting.
Sleep Operation
Sleep mode lets you sleep to whatever is currently playing (iPad/iPhone/iPod or the radio), gradually lowering the volume
until the unit shuts off at the selected time.
1. Press the Sleep Button to enter sleep mode. The current sleep time will appear on the display.
2. You can adjust the sleep timer from 120, 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes or OFF turns unit off) by pressing the Sleep Button
again.
3. When the display changes back to show the real time, pressing the Sleep Button once will show the sleep time
remaining. Pressing it again will change sleep time to next lowest increment.
4. iDL44 has independent volume setting for sleep mode so you can adjust the sleeping volume without affecting the
alarm volume. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system sleep volume. The sleep volume will remain
at that level the next time you enter sleep mode until controls are changed.
5. To stop listening at any time, press the Power Button on the unit to turn it off.
3. To memorize a station as a preset:
A. Press the Radio Presets Button as needed to step through the 6 presets (P1 - P6) to the number you wish to
assign, and then hold the Radio Presets Button until the selected preset number begins flashing in the display and
a beep sounds.
B. Press the + or – Button to tune the radio to a desired station. Hold briefly to have the radio autoscan/search for the
next clear station.
C.Press the Radio Presets Button. Two beeps will confirm the station is assigned to the preset number you selected.
Repeat steps A-C to preset up to 6 stations.
4. To listen to a preset station, press the Radio Presets Button to choose the desired preset.
5. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.

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Dimmer Operation
FCC Information
During normal operation, press and release the ZZZ (Snooze)/Display Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the
LCD display.
Nap Operation
Nap mode lets you set an alarm separate from the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 settings. If the unit is ON,the nap wake to source
by default is the tone alarm. If the unit is OFF, the nap source will be the last played mode.
1. Press the Nap Button located on the top of the unit as needed to adjust the nap timer for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90
or 120 minutes or OFF.
2. When the unit is OFF, pressing the Nap Button once will show the nap time remaining. Pressing it again will change
nap time to the next highest setting. When the unit is ON, pressing the Nap Button once will briefly show the nap time
remaining, then revert to standard display.
Charging a Device with the USB Port
A 1 Amp USB port is located on the back of the unit for charging devices while the unit is connected to AC power.
Connect one end of a compatible USB cable (not included) into the standard USB port on the unit and the other end into
the device you wish to charge. Some devices require higher amperage USB charging ports. Monitor the charging status
of your device. If the device does not charge, you will need to use the charger that came with your device.
• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.• Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
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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 fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions
carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings
listed in these instructions and on the unit.
1. Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
2. Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings. Also,
it should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, which may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
3. Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
4. Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
5. Power-Cable Protection – Power supply cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the cable exits the unit to
where it is plugged into an AC socket.
6. Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning
instructions.
7. Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into any
openings or vents located on the product.
8. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer.
9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit from the wall socket and disconnect the antenna or cable
system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading – Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. the power supply cable or plug has been damaged.
B. objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C. the unit has been exposed to rain.
D. the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E. the unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally.
12. Antenna – Do not connect an external antenna to the unit (other than that provided).
13. Periods of Nonuse – If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month or longer, the
power cable should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
14. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the user’s operating
instructions. Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS