iHome iP9 User manual

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Model iP9
The Home System
For Your iPhone®or iPod®
Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com

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Table of Contents
Quick Start ........................................................................................................................................................................1
Controls and Indicators / iP9 Display ............................................................................................................................2
Using the iP9 .................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Replacing iP9 Backup Batteries......................................................................................................................................4
Using the Remote Control Unit.......................................................................................................................................5
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety............................................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................7-8
Solucionando problemas ...........................................................................................................................................9-10
Warranty Information .....................................................................................................................................................11
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference
you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician if the problem still exists.
Modifying or tampering with your system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system’s
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
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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quick start
Attach AC adaptor cable to
DC jack on back of the iP9 and
plug the other end into a
wall socket.
SnapAMantennaintoprovided
stand,then plug antenna cable
into socket on back of iP9.
Move antenna 12”away.
• Move the DST switch on back
of unit to +1 or -1 (adds or
subtracts an hour)
• Press & hold theTime Zone
button on back until the
display flashes
•Turn the SetWheel to select
your time zone
• Press theTime Zone
button again.
1
4: time zone
5:iPhone/
iPod
InsertaniPhoneoriPod into the
dock with proper insert
(iPhone/iPod must not be in a
skin or case). The iPhone/iPod
will charge while docked.
Press the Button on the iP9
to play your iPhone/iPod.
Press the Radio button and
press again to select AM/FM
band. Turn the Set Wheel to
tunein astation.Seepage 4for
programming presets.
NOTE: If you do not have an insert
for your iPhone/iPod, please visit
www.ihomeaudio.com or call
iHome toll free at 877-446-6301
to purchase one.
Use this insert
For this iPhone / iPod
iPhone 3G
insert 15
iPhone 3G
iPod touch 2G
insert 16
iPod touch 2G
nano 4G
insert 17
nano 4G
2: antenna
6: radio
3: inserts
1: power
Select the dock insert for your
iPhone or iPod® model from the
table below and place insert in
dock.NeverdockaniPhone/iPod
without an insert in place.

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Controls and Indicators
iP9 Display
Snooze/Dimmer Button
Alarm 1 Button
Volume Wheel
Radio Button
Preset Buttons
1-6
AM Loop Antenna socket
AC Adaptor Jack Time Zone Button
DST switch
Clock Adjust Button
Line-in Jack
FM Antenna
Alarm 1, Alarm 2 Indicators
Battery Low Indicator
Time Display PM Indicator
Sleep Indicator
Radio / Alarm Time / iPod Display
Sleep Button
Alarm Reset / Power Button
Set Wheel
EQ Button
Wake-to Indicator
Alarm 2 Button
Play/Pause Button
Universal dock

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Using the iP9
Connect iP9 to Power Source
Plug the AC adaptor cable into the AC Adaptor Jack and the other end into a standard 120 VAC wall socket. Adaptor must be
plugged in to operate. The iP9 does not operate on batteries.
Setting the Clock
a) Press and hold the Time Zone Button until the display flashes.
b) Turn the Set Wheel to select your time zone.
c) Press the Time Zone Button again. The clock will display the current time in your time zone.
d) To adjust the time for Daylight Saving Time, slide the DST switch to +1 to advance the time 1 hour.
Slide to -1 to turn the clock back 1 hour.
To Set Clock Manually
a) Press and hold the Clock Adjust Button. The clock display will flash.
b) Turn the Set Wheel until the current time is displayed (a PM indicator appears when time is set to PM; there is no AM indictor).
c) Press the Clock Adjust Button to accept the time. The year display will flash.
d) Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the year and press the Clock Adjust Button. The date display will flash.
e) Turn the Set Wheel to adjust the date and press the Clock Adjust Button. Two beeps will indicate clock setting is complete. Use
DST switch to adjust for Daylight Saving Time.
Using the Alarms
The iP9 has two independent alarms. Each can be set to wake you to iPod (iPhone), iPod (iPhone) playlist, radio or buzzer at
separate times.
Setting the Alarms
a) Press and hold the or Button until the alarm time flashes.
b) Turn the Set Wheel to set the alarm time.
c) Press the or Button again and turn the Set Wheel to select having the alarm come on all week (7days), only weekdays
(5 days) or just weekends (2 days).
d) Press the or Button again and then turn the Set Wheel to select a wake source: Buzzer, iPod/iPhone, Playlist* (PLYLST) or
Radio (last selected station).
*PLYLST: To wake to an iPhone/iPod playlist, you must a create a playlist in iTunes called ‘iHome’ and import it to your
iPhone/iPod. When PLYLST is set as your wake to source, the iP9 will wake to random songs in your iHome playlist.
Note: If wake to source is set to iPod (iPhone) or playlist and iPhone/iPod or playlist is not present, the iP9 defaults to buzzer alarm.
Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function ON and OFF)
a) Press an or Button to preview current alarm time(s). Press again to arm or disarm alarm function. When armed, the related
alarm icon appears in the display.
Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day
a) When the alarm is sounding, press the Button to stop the alarm and reset it to come on the following day.
Snooze
a) Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on again after the selected
snooze time. Snooze can be pressed several times during the 2 hours alarm cycle.
b) To adjust the snooze time, during normal mode press and hold the Snooze/Dimmer Button until the display flashes. Use the
Set Wheel to adjust snooze time from 1 to 29 minutes.
Sure Alarm
The iP9 has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of power failure, if backup batteries are installed.
iPhone/iPod
Playing and charging your iPhone or iPod
a) Place proper insert for your iPhone/iPod (see insert table under Quick Start) in Dock, then gently dock iPhone/iPod. When docked,
your iPod will charge until fully charged. Unit will not overcharge iPhone/iPod.
b) Press the Button to play iPhone/iPod, and again to pause. If your iPhone or iPod Touch is in video mode, you may see the
“locked” slider on the iPhone/iPod display. If so, you will need to unlock your iPhone/iPod.
c) Turn Volume Wheel to adjust iP9 volume up or down
d) Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass, 3D sound effect or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ settings
for iPod and radio mode are independent.
e) Press Button to turn iP9 and iPhone/iPod off.
Note: If you dock an iPhone/iPod with a drained battery, it may take up to 6 minutes of charging before the iPhone/iPod will respond.

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Install/Replace Backup Battery
The iP9 uses a 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 settings may be lost during battery replacement.
Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit. Insert 2 “AA” batteries
as indicated. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer life.
Batteries information:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon -zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Replacing iP9 Backup Batteries
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Using the iP9
Radio
Setting up Antennas
a) Snap AM loop antenna into provided stand, then plug AM antenna cable into AM Loop Antenna socket on back of unit.
Move antenna 12” away from unit for best reception.
b) Extend FM Antenna (on back of unit) fully for best reception. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
Tuning and Playing the Radio
a) Press the Radio Button to select radio play mode. Press as needed to select FM or AM radio band.
b) Turn the Set Wheel to tune radio to a desired station.
c) To program the current station as a preset, press and hold Preset Button 1-2 until P1 flashes on display; press again for P2
and allow to time-out (beep confirmation). Repeat steps a,b,and c for other preset buttons to preset up to 12 stations (6 AM, 6
FM). To listen to a preset station at any time, simply press the desired preset button once or twice.
d) Turn the Volume Wheel to adjust iP9 volume up or down.
e) Press the EQ Button to select Treble, Bass, 3D sound effect or Balance. Turn the Set Wheel to adjust settings. EQ settings
for iPod and radio mode are independent.
f) Press Button to turn iP9 off.
Using the Line-in Jacks
a) Use an audio patch cord (available at www.ihomeaudio.com) to play nondocking iPods or other audio devices through the iP9
Line-in Jack (connect one end in the device’s line out or headphones jack, the other in the iP9 line-in jack).
b) To listen to your audio device, press the Radio Button until line-in is displayed, indicating line-in mode. Adjust the output volume
on your line-in device.
Using Sleep Mode
Sleep mode lets you sleep to your iPhone/iPod or the radio, gradually lowering the volume until the unit shuts off at the selected
time.
a) Press the Sleep Button to select an amount of time before the iP9 shuts off: 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes.
b) Turn the Volume Wheel to set the sleep volume (this volume setting is separate from your standard volume setting).
Using the Dimmer
a) Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button during normal operation to adjust brightness of LCD display. There are 8 levels of brightness
including OFF.

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Using The Remote Control Unit
The Remote Control controls basic functions on the iP9 and certain iPhone®/iPod®functions when the iPhone®/iPod®is
docked in the iP9. For best results, use the remote control within 12 feet of the unit.
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Install/Replace the Remote Control Batteries
The remote control batteries are already installed at the factory. When the remote control
stops operating or its range seems reduced, replace the batteries with new ones.
1. The battery door is located on the back end of the unit.
2. Press to release the battery door latch.
3. Insert one “CR2032” 3-volt lithium batteries. Make sure the polarity (the + and – side
of the battery) is correct.
4. Replace the battery holder back in the remote control.
NOTE: PLEASE DISCARD BATTERIES PROPERLY
Battery
door
- Power /Alarm Reset Button: Turns iP9 ON or OFF or resets alarm when alarm is
sounding
- Fwd/Rev Button: Skip to previous or next track, or HOLD to scan current playing track;
Also controls set wheel functions (changing settings, tuning radio, etc.)
- Menu Button: Press to access iPhone/iPod Menu functions
- Preset Button: Cycles through AM or FM radio presets
- Radio Button: Selects Radio (AM and FM radio bands) and line-in functions
- EQ Button: Set Treble, Bass, 3D sound effect and Balance settings for best sound
- Snooze/Dimmer Button: Snooze mode when alarm sounds, otherwise dims display
- Random Button: Press for random play
- Repeat Button: Press for repeat play (press again to repeat all)
- Sleep Button: Press to select an amount of time before the iP9 shuts off: 120, 90, 60,
30 or 15 minutes
- Volume – Button: Lowers volume level
- Volume + Button: Raises volume level
- Enter Button: Press to select iPhone/iPod menu function
- Up/Down Button: Press Up or Down to scroll iPhone/iPod menu
- Play/Pause Button: Plays track. In play mode, press to pause
- Mute Button: Toggles sound ON or OFF

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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.
Questions? Visit www.ihomeaudio.com
A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
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iP9 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
iP9 requires a reset If unit is plugged in and doesn't respond, try resetting the unit by following
these steps:
a) remove iPhone/iPod from dock
b) unplug unit from power source
c) remove back up batteries
d) wait 1 hour, then resume use
iPhone/iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in the
dock.
Battery Low icon always
flashing
Batteries are weak Replace with new batteries
Batteries were not installed properly Check to make sure the polarity ( + and – ends) matches the diagram
in the battery compartment
iPhone/iPod does not
respond to the unit/iPod
is playing but no sound
comes out
iPhone/iPod is not docked properly Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in
the dock.
Your iPhone/iPod software is too old Upgrade software on your iPhone/iPod. For details visit
http://www.apple.com or use iTunes on your computer
iPhone/iPod is locked up/plays but no sound
comes out
Check the volume setting. Make sure your iPhone/iPod is working
properly before docking into the unit. Please refer to your
iPhone/iPod manual for details. See above for software upgrade
information.
You may need to reset your iPhone/iPod. Refer to your iPhone
or iPod user guide for details on how to perform a reset.
Using 1st or 2nd generation iPod, iPod Shuffle or
other devices.
iP9 cannot control those iPod models or other devices.
iPhone/iPod didn’t
charge up
iPhone/iPod is not installed properly Remove your iPhone/iPod from the dock and check for obstruction on
the connectors in the dock and on your iPhone/iPod. Then reseat it in
the dock.
iPhone/iPod is locked up/ frozen
iPhone/iPod battery has problem
Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is working properly before docking
into the unit. Please refer to your iPhone/iPod manual for details.
No AM band radio
sound but others OK
AM loop antenna is not connected to the unit Plug the AM loop antenna connector to the jack on the back of the unit
AM band radio is very
noisy
AM loop antenna isn’t located properly Move the AM loop antenna away from the main unit AC adaptor and
rotate it for best reception
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Troubleshooting
Solution
Symptom Possible Problem
No sound from iP9 Volume is set too low on iP9 Make sure volume is turned up
Remote Control didn’t
work
Battery weak Replace current battery with new battery
Remote Control is out of range of the iP9
remote sensor
Move within 30 feet of the unit.
Move unit away from potential sources of external interference such as
computers, modems, wireless devices (routers) or fluorescent light.
iP9/iPhone/iPod
performance is erratic
The iP9 is reacting to external interference
iP9 doesn’t respond

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Sound is distorted Volume 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. Try a
different audio source such as a music CD.
If you are using an external sound source like older generation of iPod
or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the device itself. Also
try turning bass boost OFF.
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Troubleshooting
Solution
Symptom Possible Problem
Unit/adaptor gets warm
after extended play at
high volume
This is normal Turn unit off for awhile or lower volume
Lower EQ settings.EQ settings are too high. For example, if the
treble is too high, the 3D effect may not sound
as good
Can’t wake to playlist Playlist is misnamed or empty
Custom snooze time not set
Sync iPhone/iPod to iTunes and manually label playlist iHome. Make
sure to add songs to your playlist. For help in creating a playlist, please
see the Help tab in iTunes or visit www.apple.com
Alarm not working AM/PM time/alarm time not set correctly When setting clock or alarm time, take note of the PM indicator; there
is NO AM indicator
Alarm time or source selected for alarm 2 , not
alarm 1 or vice versa
7-5-2 days setting is not correct 7 days is every day alarm, 5 days is Mon-Fri, and 2 days is Sat-Sun.
See page 3 for setting alarms.
Calendar is not set correctly, which can affect
7/5/2 day alarm operation See page 3 for setting Clock/Calendar Section.
Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm icon 1 or 2
that is shown on the clock display
Brief occasional radio
noise
This is normal when the iPhone periodically
communicates with cell towers AM/FM radio is subject to interference from the iPhone antenna. If you
find the noise disturbing, you may wish to move the iPhone away from
the iP9.
Snooze time
is too long/short
Press and hold Snooze button then turn set wheel to adjust