iHome iPLWBT5 User manual

Model: iPLWBT5
Docking Bluetooth Stereo
FM Clock Radio with Apple
Watch™ Charging
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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the iPLWBT5 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
GETTING STARTED
This unit ships with the following items. Please check to see that all items
are present.
1 iPLWBT5 speaker system
2 100-240V Universal AC power adaptor
3 Aux-in audio cable

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Mode Button
Power On/Off
Button
Sleep Button
Alarm 2 Button
Apple Watch
Magnetic
Charging Module
Alarm 1 Button
Talk/End Call
Button
Snooze/Dimmer Button
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Back panel
Bottom panel
Top panel
Play/Pause/
Presets Button
Backrest
Volume
Control
Buttons
+/– Settings
Buttons
Bluetooth
Pairing
Button
Aux-in jack
FM antenna
Dimmer Mode Switch
Battery Backup
Compartment
USB charging port
Time Set/
Time Sync
Button
DC jack
Removable rubber
docking insert
Lightning Dock
Connector for iPhone/iPod
display
play-pause power
alarm reset
mode talk / end alarm 1 alarm 2
sleep
presets
FM 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
DC 3V, CR2450 x 1
DC 9V, 3A
iPLWBT5-A-A
Frequency Range:
Clock Backup:
AC Adaptor:
Service Number:
Manufactured and Serviced by SDI Technologies Inc.
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Toll Free: 1-800-288-2792
Made in China
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FCC ID: EMOIPLWBT5 IC: 986B-IPLWBT5
iPLWBT5
Dimmer Mode
DST
+1 -1 Auto
Auto Manual
Daylight Saving Time
(DST) Switch
Auto = automatically
adjusts display at start
and end of Daylight
Saving Time

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CONNECTING AC ADAPTER
Display
This unit operates on AC power
using the included 100V-240V
universal AC adaptor. 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. The Power
Button will glow red.
Time Display
Alarm Time/Date Display
PM Indicator
AM Indicator
Bluetooth
Indicator
Wake-To/Mode Indicators
(Tone/Dock/Aux/FM Radio)
Alarm
Indicators
Low Backup
Battery Indicator
RESET
RESET
TEST
TEST

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BACKUP BATTERY
The iPLWBT5 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:
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
DST SWITCH
This unit has a Daylight Saving Time (DST) Switch on the bottom of the unit. By
default, the switch is set to Auto and will automatically adjust the time at the
start and end of Daylight Saving Time. To adjust this manually, move the switch
to -1 to subtract an hour or to +1 to add an hour.
TIME SYNC
This unit is equipped with auto sync. By default, the unit will sync to the time on
your iPhone or iPod whenever you dock it in the Lightning dock. When successful,
the updated time will appear on the display. While the dock accommodates most
cases, you may need to remove your case for proper docking. To manually sync
at any time, press and release the Time Sync Button. 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 Sync/Time Set Button until “AUTOSYNC ON” flashes
in the display and a beep sounds. Press the +or –Buttons so “AUTOSYNC
OFF” appears in the display, indicating manual time setting mode.
2. Press and release the Time Sync Button. “CLOCK SET” will appear on the
display and the time will flash. Press the +or –Buttons to set the correct time
(hold for rapid adjustment). Make sure to set the correct AM or PM time. (The
PM/AM indicators appear to the left of the time display.)
NOTE: The display can be set to standard 12 hour time (AM and PM) or to 24
hour time. To toggle between 12 and 24 modes, press and release the
Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 Button located on top of the unit at any time while display
is flashing during manual time setting mode.
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SETTING THE TIME (Continued)
3. Press and release the Time Sync/Time Set Button to confirm the current
time setting. The YEAR will flash on the display. Press the +or –Buttons to
set the correct year.
4. Press and release the Time Sync/Time Set Button to confirm the current
year setting. The DATE will flash on the display. Press the +or –Buttons to
set the correct month and day (hold for rapid adjustment).
5. Press and release the Time Sync/Time Set Button to confirm the current
date setting. Two beeps will sound to indicate time setting mode is
complete.
SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS
Setting the alarms
This unit has two alarms which are set the same way. Instructions below use
“alarm button” to mean Alarm 1 Button to set alarm 1 and Alarm 2 Button to set
alarm 2. You can wake to your Bluetooth device, docked device, 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 and one
beep sounds.
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 schedule will
flash.
4. Press the +or –Buttons to set the desired alarm schedule: Wake 7 Days
(every day), Wake Weekday (week days only) or Wake Weekend (weekends
only).
5. Press the Alarm Button to confirm the alarm schedule. The WAKE indicator
will flash on the display. Press the +or –Buttons to select BT (Bluetooth),
Dock (iPod/iPhone), FM radio or Tone, then press the Alarm Button to
access preferences and volume setting for the selected alarm source.
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SETTING AND USING THE ALARMS
(Continued)
Wake to BT: If wake to Bluetooth (BT) is selected, press the +or –
Buttons to set the BT volume (can be set from 5–40). The
alarm will wake you to the last track played on the last linked
Bluetooth device. NOTE: If paired Bluetooth device is
docked, alarm will default to dock when alarm sounds.
Wake to Dock: If wake to Dock (iPhone) is selected, you can choose to
wake to the last track played on your docked iPhone or iPod
(Normal) or to a custom playlist (Playlist). To wake to
playlist, you must first create a custom playlist named
“iHome” on your device. Press the +or –Buttons to select
Normal or Playlist. Press the Alarm Button to confirm. Press
the +or –Buttons to select the Dock volume (can be set
from 5–40).
Wake to Radio: If wake to FM is selected, press the +or –Buttons to select
a radio station to wake to, or press the Play/Pause Presets
Button as needed to select a preset station (see Memorizing
Radio presets on page 10 for details on setting presets).
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 Tone: Select to wake to tone to wake to buzzer alarm. Note: if
Bluetooth or docked device is not detected at alarm time,
alarm will default to tone.
6. 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.
NOTE: alarm volume is independent from normal volume.
Reviewing, arming/disarming 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 scheduled day. (For
example, if your alarm schedule is set to Wake Weekday and you reset the
alarm on Friday, it will come on again on Monday, not on Saturday.)

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CHARGING an iPhone, iPod or Apple
Watch
While the dock accommodates most cases, you may need to remove
your case and/or the rubber docking insert for proper docking.
Gently dock your iPhone or iPod into the flexible Lightning dock located
on the top of the unit. While your iPhone/iPod is docked in the unit and
the unit is connected to AC power, it recharges (until fully charged).
Note: Please make sure your iPhone/iPod is properly docked into the unit.
Failure to do so may damage your iPhone/iPod.
Charging Devices Via 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.
Charging Your Apple Watch Via the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging
Module
The Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Module works with Apple Watch,
Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition. Place your watch on the
charger with the watch face turned upward until the battery indicator on
the watch shows it is charged.

LISTENING TO YOUR iPhone/iPod
While the dock accommodates most cases, you may need to remove your
case and/or the rubber docking insert for proper docking.
1. Dock your already playing iPhone/iPod. The unit will automatically turn on
and you will hear the music playing from your iPhone/iPod. “DOCK ”will
appear at the bottom 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 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 BT to Dock to FM radio to AUX
modes.
LISTENING TO AUX DEVICES
1. Connect the included audio cable plug to the headphone or line-out jack on
your AUX device and the other end to the AUX IN jack located on the back of
the iPLWBT5.
2. Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit, then press and
release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through BT, Dock, FM radio and
AUX modes.
3. When AUX mode is selected, turn on your AUX device and use its controls to
play, pause and navigate audio tracks. Adjust the volume on your AUX device
to maximum output.
4. Press the or Button on the unit to adjust the system volume.
5. Press and release the Power Button to turn off the unit when through
listening. Remember to turn off your AUX device, too.
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